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“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be ablCommunity — Oct 30, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be ablCommunity — Oct 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Sarah Paulson says she feels married to Holland Taylor without the label — 9hSarah Paulson says she and longtime partner Holland Taylor have no plans to marry, because they value independence and don’t need a legal commitment to affirm their bond. Paulson added that neither wants to be called “wife.”

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Sam Okafor They clearly value their independence enough to avoid the wife title or legal ties, and that's a choice more people should respect.

LePage Flips Maine House Seat in Ranked-Choice Count — 14hRepublican Paul LePage won Maine’s 2nd Congressional District after ranked-choice tabulation gave him 50.81% of the vote, defeating Democrat Matt Dunlap and flipping the seat held by retiring Rep. Jared Golden. Though Dunlap had conceded, state law required the count because neither candidate initially surpassed 50%.

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Jared Kim The law made the right call finishing the tabulation even after Dunlap conceded since neither hit the threshold at first.

Usher, Brown Face Backlash After Atlanta Concert Delay — Nov 4, 2026The opening night of Usher and Chris Brown’s five-show Atlanta run drew complaints from fans who said the concert began nearly three hours late, had poor sound and ended early with songs—including planned joint performances—left out. Reports of tension between the singers remain unverified, and neither has addressed the complaints.

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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.

Olympic Judo Champion Riner Announces 2027 Presidential Bid — 3dFive-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced he will run in France’s 2027 presidential election, saying he wants to help “turn France around.” He describes himself as neither left nor right and says he wants to counter public pessimism; he has also voiced concern about the far right’s rise.

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Rachel Meyers I like that he's focusing on countering pessimism instead of just attacking rivals, though experience in government would help his chances.

Blue Jackets lose Monahan, Voronkov to injuries — 6dColumbus Blue Jackets forwards Sean Monahan and Dmitri Voronkov left Friday’s 5-2 loss to Buffalo with injuries and were still being evaluated after the game. Monahan was ruled out with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot, while Voronkov sustained an apparent upper-body injury; neither player’s status for Tuesday’s game was confirmed.

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Saints Open Tyson’s Return Window, Banks Practices — Nov 4, 2026Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson returned to practice after a hamstring injury, beginning his 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve; his return could add a needed receiving option alongside Chris Olave. Offensive tackle Kelvin Banks also resumed practice after ankle surgery, though neither player is guaranteed to be available for Sunday’s game against the Browns.

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Democratic Senate Win Spotlights Thomas, Alito Retirement Questions — Nov 5, 2026Democrats’ midterm gains and coming Senate majority have intensified questions about whether Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito will retire, since Republicans may lose the ability to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominees; neither justice has indicated plans to step down soon. Some conservatives and legal experts urge retirement while Republicans still control the Senate, while others note the justices’ stated intentions to remain and the uncertainty of future Senate elections.

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New Zealand Election Polls Show Tight RacePolitics — Nov 3, 2026New Zealand’s final pre-election poll puts National at 30% and Labour at 29%, with the Greens at 16% while coalition partners ACT and New Zealand First have slipped. Neither major bloc appears assured of a majority, leaving the Opportunity Party potentially pivotal in government formation, with Te Pāti Māori’s electorate wins affecting the seat calculations.

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Panama Canal Plans $2.6 Billion Terminal Bidder ShortlistBusiness — Nov 4, 2026The Panama Canal Authority expects to name prequalified bidders by the end of 2026 for two container terminals projected to cost $2.6 billion, with shortlisted firms then invited to submit formal proposals. Maersk and MSC could bid, but neither is confirmed; the terminals are part of an $8.5 billion plan to expand Panama’s logistics and energy infrastructure.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Arceneaux, Gage-Watts Advance to Shreveport Mayoral Runoff — Nov 4, 2026Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Caddo Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts advanced to a Dec. 12 runoff after neither won a majority in the mayoral election. Most City Council races were decided, while District F also requires a runoff between Billy Anderson Jr. and Lester Smith; eligible incumbents won reelection and Tim Euler ran unopposed for District D.

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Derek Foss Most council races ending now means the new mayor can work with familiar faces instead of starting from scratch.

Arizona Couple Found Dead After Salt River Kayak TripWorld — Nov 3, 2026An Arizona couple drowned after falling from an inflatable kayak on the Salt River during heavy rain and elevated water flows. Authorities said neither was wearing a life jacket and warned of dangerous currents and changing river conditions.

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Progressive Candidate Defeats Ex-Senator in Tallahassee Mayoral Runoff — Nov 4, 2026Jeremy Matlow narrowly defeated Loranne Ausley in Tallahassee’s mayoral runoff, giving progressives control of City Hall alongside a win in a city commission race. Separately, Denham Springs’ mayoral contest is headed to a runoff between Republicans Ben Harris and Jim Gilbert after neither won a majority.

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Switzerland Waives CHF 1.5M Italian Fire Victim Costs — Nov 4, 2026Switzerland will waive about 1.5 million francs in medical costs for 12 Italians injured in the deadly Crans-Montana fire, ending a dispute after families received hospital bills. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed the decision, saying neither families nor Italy would bear the expense.

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Dana Whitfield This shows good sense from both sides, no reason for Italy or the injured to pay after such an accident.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Yotova Wins Bulgaria Presidential Runoff — Oct 29, 2026Bulgarians are voting in a presidential runoff between incumbent Iliana Iotova and pro-European former interim Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov after neither won a first-round majority and turnout fell below 23%. The race highlights divisions over Russia’s war in Ukraine and Bulgaria’s foreign policy, as both candidates urge voters to participate.

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“Aim at Heaven and you will get earth 'thrown in': aim at earth and you will get neither.” — C.S. Lewis, Mere ChristianityCommunity — Nov 4, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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“Aim at Heaven and you will get earth 'thrown in': aim at earth and you will get neither.” — C.S. Lewis, Mere ChristianityCommunity — Nov 4, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Antonelli Nears F1 Title After Mexico GP Qualifying — Oct 29, 2026Kimi Antonelli will miss Thursday’s Mexico City Grand Prix media day while recovering from a viral illness, but Mercedes expects him back for Friday practice. He can clinch the Formula 1 championship on Sunday, while Valtteri Bottas is also sitting out media day due to illness; neither driver has been ruled out of the race weekend.

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Israel Coalition Talks Face Deadlock After Election — Oct 27, 2026After Israeli election exit polls showed neither bloc winning a Knesset majority, Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas said representatives from both sides had approached him, while coalition prospects remain uncertain amid opposition parties’ reluctance to partner with Arab parties. Abbas said he was open to joining a government led by Gadi Eisenkot if it proved viable.

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Trump administration reportedly offers Audi tariff relief for Georgia plant — Oct 29, 2026President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly offered Audi tariff relief as it seeks to secure the German automaker’s planned multibillion-dollar assembly plant in Georgia, and is considering broader relief for automakers that make major U.S. production investments. Neither Audi nor the White House has publicly confirmed the specific terms of a tariff arrangement.

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Elena Vasquez Attracting foreign factories with targeted deals makes sense if it boosts American production overall.

Six arrested in multi-city drug, firearm casesWorld — Oct 26, 2026Michigan State Police arrested two people after a traffic stop in Flint led to the recovery of two loaded handguns, including one reported stolen, and 12.8 grams of crack cocaine packaged for sale. Neither occupant had a concealed pistol license, and both face weapons and drug charges.

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MGM restricts People Inc voting power after takeover bid withdrawnBusiness — Oct 28, 2026MGM Resorts amended its voting agreement with People Inc. and Barry Diller after People withdrew its roughly $18 billion takeover proposal. The agreement caps their combined stake at 29.9% and, subject to conditions, requires them to follow MGM’s board in a change-of-control vote; neither side is committed to a transaction.

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Sam Okafor People Inc and Diller must be disappointed after walking away from the deal only to lose influence on future votes.

OpenAI reportedly considers Google TPUs to reduce Nvidia dependenceTech — Oct 28, 2026Bloomberg reported October 27 that OpenAI is considering buying Google TPUs, with a job listing for a TPU optimization lead; neither firm confirmed, amid a ~$600B Nvidia server commitment through 2030.

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Derek Foss OpenAI trying to diversify away from Nvidia hardware is a smart move if they can actually make the TPUs work at scale.