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FAA Orders Nationwide Flight Ground StopTravel — 19hThe FAA imposed a nationwide ground stop Friday, halting departing flights amid a reported rolling frequency outage affecting air traffic monitoring; the agency cited safety concerns and extraordinary circumstances.

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FAA Grounds Nationwide Flights Over Communications IssueWorld — 1hThe FAA grounded all departing flights nationwide Friday over communications problems at regional air traffic control centers, citing safety concerns as technicians investigated. Airports advised travelers to check with their airlines for updates; officials had not announced when flights would resume.

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Lang Lang finishes first complete Beethoven piano concertos recordingEntertainment — 18hLang Lang will release his first complete recording of Beethoven’s five piano concertos on March 5, 2027, with conductor Andris Nelsons and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, timed to the composer’s 200th death anniversary. The album also includes solo works, with a special all-analogue version of the Fifth Concerto; Lang Lang plans to tour the repertoire in 2026–27.

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ICC Limits Afghanistan Probe to Taliban CrimesWorld — 6hInternational Criminal Court judges have closed the Afghanistan investigation strands concerning alleged crimes by U.S. personnel and ISIS-K, leaving a separate inquiry into alleged Taliban crimes since 2021. Prosecutors have appealed; arrest warrants for four Taliban leaders remain in force.

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Elena Vasquez It's unfair to drop cases against US forces and ISIS-K while pursuing only the Taliban for Afghanistan crimes.

Detroit Investigates Two Horses Boarding BusLifestyle — 3dA viral video shows two horses briefly being led onto and off a Detroit DDOT bus. The horse owner said it was a stunt, while city officials are investigating, saying non-service animals are not allowed and the incident could pose safety and comfort concerns for passengers.

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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.

Report finds microplastics at all 15 watershed sitesEnvironment — 3dA new report found microplastics in every tested waterway across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including the Susquehanna River, raising concerns about impacts on wildlife, drinking water and human health. Environmental advocates say reducing plastic pollution at its source through policies such as producer-responsibility laws and restrictions on single-use plastics could help address the problem.

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Derek Foss Wildlife in the bay is probably suffering from all these particles. Restricting single-use plastics would help prevent more buildup in the long run.

Jared Goff Returns to Full Practice — 2dLions quarterback Jared Goff was limited at first by a chest injury but returned to full practice Thursday, easing concerns about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Patriots in Germany. Several Detroit teammates also appeared on the injury report, including Amon-Ra St. Brown and Brian Branch as limited participants.

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Pfizer withdraws Premarin menopause therapy in CanadaHealth — 1dPfizer is discontinuing Premarin hormone therapy sales in Canada after an internal review, with no further vaginal cream supplies and tablet inventories expected to last until around mid-2027. The move is not tied to safety concerns and comes as shortages of some estradiol patches add pressure to the country’s menopause-treatment supply.

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San Diego Deputy Arrested Over Alleged Inmate RelationshipPolitics — 3dSan Diego County sheriff’s deputy Ricky Garcia was arrested and charged with five felony counts of alleged sexual activity with an inmate at Las Colinas jail in June and July. The sheriff’s office says it began investigating after a colleague raised concerns, removed Garcia from inmate oversight, and placed him on leave; Sheriff Kelly Martinez called the alleged misconduct a violation of public trust.

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Fund Buys 2,458-Acre Carter Farm, Plans Public Access — 3dThe Conservation Fund bought about 2,458 acres of the Carter family’s farmland near Plains, Georgia, for $8.5 million, preserving land Jimmy Carter cherished and once farmed. The property is slated to join the Lanahassee Creek Wildlife Management Area, expanding public access for hunting, fishing and recreation.

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Food Halls Open, Others Plan New LaunchesLifestyle — 4dNew dining destinations are opening or preparing to launch in several cities: Lockport’s Farmhouse Eatery is celebrating its grand opening, Singapore’s Soi Stories is set to bring 11 Thai food concepts to The Centrepoint, and Bury Market’s Casewells food hall will debut with eateries, live music and sports. In downtown St. Louis, Wash Ave Food Hall has opened with eight food businesses, two bars and a game space as part of efforts to revive the area.

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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.

Trump Administration Finalizes Rule to Reduce Duplicate Medicare Payments — 7hThis week’s elections made clear that Americans are concerned about affordability, including the rising cost of health care. Voter research found that healthcare costs were a major concern in the midterms.

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Money Concepts Invests $133 Million Across Five ETFsFinance — 11hMoney Concepts Capital Corp disclosed new third-quarter positions across five ETFs, spanning small-cap value, semiconductors, long-term bonds, dividends and buybacks, and managed futures. Its largest reported purchases were 1.6 million shares of the small-cap value and managed-futures funds, valued at about $68 million and $50 million, respectively.

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Sam Okafor Money Concepts loading up on small-cap value and managed futures makes sense if they see inflation sticking around.

Seattle Resumes Police Camera Expansion Amid Privacy Concerns — 4dSeattle Mayor Katie Wilson is ending a pause and expanding the police surveillance-camera network, activating existing Stadium District cameras and planning installations in additional neighborhoods. The decision follows an audit that found significant oversight gaps; the city says it will adopt most recommendations, including tighter rules and greater public reporting, amid ongoing privacy and civil-liberties concerns.

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Ronnie Dunn Says Opening for Wallen Felt Uncomfortable — 3dBrooks & Dunn initially hesitated to open for Morgan Wallen, having long headlined their own shows, but Ronnie Dunn says touring stadiums with him has introduced the duo to younger fans—about 80% of whom say it is their first Brooks & Dunn concert. Dunn said Wallen wanted the country legends on the bill partly to answer criticism that his music is not country enough, and called the arrangement beneficial for both acts.

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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.

IAEA increasingly concerned about Iranian enrichment plant, its report says1 source — 13h

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Dana Whitfield Renewed sanctions seem necessary given the IAEA's latest warnings on the enrichment activities.

IAEA Flags Uninspected Isfahan Uranium PlantWorld — 14hThe IAEA says it is increasingly concerned about an underground uranium-enrichment facility Iran declared at Isfahan, because Iran has not allowed inspections. The agency says it cannot verify the plant’s location, safeguards status or whether it contains nuclear material.

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Sam Okafor Without those checks it's impossible to know if the facility even matches what Iran reported or if it's being used properly.

Vanderbilt Overwhelms Memphis 105-81 — 2dNo. 2 Duke lost to Michigan State, 79-73, in the Champions Classic, with turnovers and transition defense emerging as key concerns despite the Blue Devils’ strong potential.

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Wah-Wah Guitar Pioneer Del Casher Dies at 88Music — 3dThe articles highlight a range of live music events, from Hayley Williams’ São Paulo concert and local Alabama festivals to Houston tour announcements and Waco Symphony’s live orchestral performance of *Top Gun: Maverick*. They also honor guitarist Del Casher, inventor of the wah-wah pedal, for his lasting influence on music.

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xFusion Clears Review for Planned $1.2B IPOTech — 17hChinese AI server maker xFusion Digital Technologies cleared a key Shenzhen Stock Exchange review for its planned 8 billion yuan ($1.2 billion) IPO on the ChiNext board. Regulators scrutinized margins, cash flow, demand sustainability and customer and supplier concentration; the company has no further matters to address in the review.

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Maya Lindstrom Even with the review cleared, supplier concentration could still be a risk for xFusion going forward.

Architecture Firms Seek Designers, Writers in California, D.C.Business — 4dArchitecture-related opportunities include a junior/intermediate designer role at a San Francisco firm, freelance writing assignments with Archinect, an experienced project architect position in Washington, D.C., and a project designer opening at a Davis, California, residential design-build company. The roles span architectural production, multifamily design, editorial work, and residential remodeling from concept through construction.

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Oil prices head for second weekly drop amid easing Iran tensions — 20hOil prices were headed for a second straight weekly decline as President Donald Trump’s comments and continued U.S. pressure on Iran eased expectations of an immediate military escalation, while weaker U.S. demand added downward pressure. Attacks on tankers and Saudi energy infrastructure kept supply concerns—and market volatility—elevated.

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Marcus Bell Those tanker and Saudi attacks show supply risks are still real even if tensions ease.

Silver Rail Set to Reopen After Deadly ShootingWorld — 4dSilver Rail Elementary is reopening about a month after a shooting that killed three students and a teacher, with the affected classroom sealed off and doors repaired. The return includes a school resource officer, added staff and mental-health support, but families continue to weigh students’ desire to reunite with classmates against concerns about safety and recovery.

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Kindersley GOAT Cup Draws 12 Youth Hockey Teams From Alberta and SaskatchewanEntertainment — 1dWeekend event guides highlight a youth hockey tournament in Kindersley, alongside performances, live music, quizzes, rugby and other community activities in Teddington, Crewe, Twickenham and Richmond. The offerings range from family-friendly productions to match-day events and concerts.

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