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Universal Plans Indoor Monsters Coaster at Epic UniverseEntertainment — 6dUniversal Orlando is building a new indoor roller coaster in Epic Universe’s Dark Universe, themed around an original story inspired by the Universal Monsters franchise. Construction is underway, but Universal has not announced the coaster’s specific theme or opening date.

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Rachel Meyers An indoor Monsters coaster in Dark Universe could be a solid draw if the theming lives up to the classics.

Victoria Music Industry Seeks 1% Concert LevyMusic — 2dLive-music listings highlight performances across Wisconsin and the Florida Keys, while artists and venues in Victoria are urging political parties to increase funding and protections amid rising costs and venue closures. Pittsburgh country-rock band Junior and the Push, whose members have played together for more than two decades, has released a Halloween-themed “Monster Mash” cover and plans a Christmas song.

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Trilingual ‘Gentle Monster’ Is Impressively Discomfiting1 source — Oct 30, 2026

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Priya Raman I liked how the politeness in multiple languages actually heightens the discomfiting effect instead of softening it.

Trump is a monster of human flaws, yet he refuses to stay under the bed.Politics — Oct 23, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Sam Okafor Trump's flaws are obvious to everyone, but voters keep choosing him because he actually fights for what he promised instead of hiding.

Beaumont Cancer-Awareness 5K Draws ThousandsLifestyle — Oct 30, 2026Thousands gathered in Beaumont for Gift of Life’s Halloween-themed 5K Ribbon Run Monster Dash, honoring cancer survivors and loved ones while raising awareness of breast and ovarian cancer. Proceeds support the organization’s free medical services and education programs in Southeast Texas.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Food Stocks Fall, Mondelez Misses Sales EstimatesFinance — Oct 26, 2026Mondelez missed third-quarter revenue expectations as cost-conscious consumers pulled back from its higher-priced snacks and chocolates. Shares of McCormick, Monster Beverage, General Mills and Archer Daniels Midland also fell in recent sessions even as broader markets rose.

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Chase Sexton, Kawasaki Confirm Immediate Split — Oct 23, 2026Chase Sexton and Monster Energy Kawasaki have mutually ended their three-year agreement after one season, with the split effective immediately. Sexton won two Supercross races in 2026 but finished his season early after tearing his ACL; his plans for 2027 have not been announced.

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Marcus Bell Kawasaki probably wanted more consistency from Sexton, but letting him go immediately still feels like a big risk for both sides.

Fall 5Ks Draw Hundreds, More Races PlannedLifestyle — Oct 19, 2026Greeley’s annual costume-themed Monster Mash-up 5K drew more than 300 participants, while other communities are featuring seasonal runs, including a Halloween fundraiser, Longview’s Pumpkin Pi 5K and East Moriches’ Turkey Trot, which benefits student wellness programs.

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Triathletes Qualify for 2027 World ChampionshipsSports — Oct 20, 2026Triathlon news spans two athletes qualifying for world championships, an adaptive-sports fundraiser and competition in San Diego, and upcoming challenges including a week-long Loch Ness “Monster Triathlon” and Loreto’s sprint race, which awards double points in Baja California Sur’s series. Together, the events highlight both elite competition and efforts to broaden participation in the sport.

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LEGO Reveals $450 Godzilla Set for Black FridayTech — Nov 2, 2026LEGO’s November lineup includes the 12,060-piece Sagrada Família, its largest set by piece count, alongside releases such as Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku and a Venice model. The month’s headline late release is the 5,363-piece Godzilla, a roughly $450 MonsterVerse-inspired set launching November 27 with a free bonus display for early buyers while supplies last.

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Gen. Flynn Exclusive: There’s a ‘Cold, Dark Monster’ Standing Before Americans – Here’s How We Beat ItOpinion — Mar 9, 2022In front of America stands a cold, dark and determined monster. This monster seeks to destroy this country. To those of us the monster fears and hates, it screams racist, conspirator, deplorable! It shouts at us…

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Monster Hunters to Gather in Scotland During ‘The Quest Weekend’ in Search of the Loch Ness MonsterReporting — Aug 23, 2023Monster hunters from around the world will gather in Scotland and online in search of the Loch Ness Monster. The event, which is taking place over the weekend of Aug. 26 and Aug. 27, has been deemed “The Quest Weekend,”…

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Netflix’s Monster and America’s Growing Obsession With Serial Killers — Oct 11, 2026

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Rachel Meyers It's not healthy how many people treat serial killer cases like entertainment rather than real tragedies from the past.

‘Monster’ CAT-5 Hurricane Lee Could Slam Right Into the USReporting — Sep 9, 2023Hurricane Lee roared into what forecasters were calling a “monster” on Friday. AccuWeather called the storm “a monster Category 5 hurricane” that could take aim at New England by the time it reaches North America. On…

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Coca-Cola names Monster executive to lead North America operations — Sep 25, 2026Monster Americas CEO Rob Gehring, 59, becomes Coca-Cola North America president Dec. 1, 2026, succeeding interim head John Murphy.

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Chris Dalton They should have picked someone already inside Coca-Cola instead of going outside for the North America role.

Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

British Twin Brothers Cultivate Monster Pumpkin, Set New UK Record‌ — Sep 28, 2024Ian Paton from Lymington Hampshire with his record-breaking pumpkin. EMMA TRIMBLE VIA SWNS. “> A monster pumpkin weighing more than a ton has broken a British record. It was so big that a telehandler was needed to winch…

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Daily Beast’s Podcasters Call Nancy Mace A ‘Monster,’ ‘Disgusting Human Being’ For Wanting Female-Only Spaces — Dec 16, 2024The co-hosts on The Daily Beast’s podcast, “The New Abnormal,” said Sunday that Republican South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace is a “disgusting human being” and a “monster” for fighting to keep men out of women’s bathrooms…

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Watch: Man’s Entire Arm Swallowed by Monster Fish – Look at the Strength This Creature HasReporting — Feb 17, 2023There’s something about being in the great outdoors that’s restorative, rejuvenating and — if one is into being challenged by survivalist circumstances — exhilarating. Such may have been the case for this thrill-seeking…

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House Committee Chairman Calling For Tech CEOs To Testify — Sep 18, 2025Well, it finally happened — the Left’s favorite playgrounds might actually have to answer for the monsters they’re helping to create. In a move that already has Silicon Valley execs shifting uncomfortably in their bean…

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Hurricane Milton Now a Category 5 Hurricane, Evacuations Underway — Oct 7, 2024Hurricane Milton is gaining strength by the minute as it it Category 5 status late Monday night morning. The monster storm is currently over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico on its way to Florida where it is…

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Animal With ‘Mysterious Humps’ Said to Be Found in Loch NessReporting — Sep 4, 2023After hosting a new search for the Loch Ness monster last month, researchers have claimed they discovered new findings, including an animal with ‘mysterious humps’ in the famous waters. “This excitement this weekend has…

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NYC Rabbi Levels Accusations At Mayor Mamdani — Jun 23, 2026Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing sharp criticism from Jewish leaders and advocacy groups after he described the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and its pro-Israel supporters as “monsters” during a campaign rally…

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‘Monster Hail’ And Tornadoes Threaten Millions Across Plains And Midwest — Mar 6, 2026Millions of Americans are bracing for a dangerous round of severe weather as forecasters warn that powerful storms capable of producing tornadoes and massive hail could erupt across the Plains and Midwest…

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Watch: Police Rescue Children in Locked Cage: ‘Dealing With a Monster’Reporting — Jul 27, 2023Six children were rescued last month from what the media have dubbed a “ house of horrors ,” a Las Vegas extended-stay hotel unit where some of them were found padlocked in a metal dog kennel and all appeared to have…

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