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Oregon Towns Offer Diverse Weekend GetawaysLifestyle — Oct 30, 2026Oregon’s weekend getaways span coastal towns such as Cannon Beach and Port Orford, historic Astoria, mountain destinations like Sisters, heritage-rich Mount Angel, and a Columbia Gorge town known for windsurfing and fruit orchards. Together, they offer scenic beaches and trails, local history, arts, food and outdoor recreation across the state.

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Colorado Springs and New Orleans EventsLifestyle — Oct 24, 2026Colorado Springs listings highlight library programs, business and financial events, and pet-focused fundraisers, adoption resources and volunteer opportunities. New Orleans-area offerings include a tree-care seminar, a design luncheon, and a new citywide garden and farm festival featuring growers, volunteer projects and community organizations.

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Brolin and Renner to Star in Thriller Based on Fisherman's 2013 Ordeal — Nov 3, 2026Jeremy Renner and Josh Brolin will star in A Speck in the Sea, a survival thriller directed by Orlando von Einsiedel and based on the true story of a fisherman who fell into the Atlantic and his friend’s efforts to organize a rescue. Jeff Pope wrote the screenplay, and 193 is handling international sales at AFM.

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Numerica, SELCO Plan $8 Billion MergerBusiness — Oct 28, 2026Numerica Credit Union and Oregon-based SELCO Community Credit Union agreed to a merger of equals that would create an organization with nearly $8 billion in assets, more than 325,000 members and 38 branches across the Pacific Northwest. The combined institution would keep the Numerica name, with Carla Cicero as CEO; the deal, expected to be completed by early 2028, requires regulatory approval and member approval, and the credit unions say they do not plan branch closures.

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IJRUS Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern CountryJillian Butler · 2 min · 12h

Freedom Riders Retrace 1961 Route Across Eight StatesPolitics — Oct 20, 2026Original Freedom Riders, their descendants and civil rights and faith leaders are retracing the 1961 route on a 12-day bus tour from Washington, D.C., to New Orleans, with a documentary being filmed along the way. Stops honor the movement’s history while organizers urge continued civic engagement and voting ahead of the midterm elections.

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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.

Church Reports 60 Orthodox Christians Killed in OromiaWorld — Oct 24, 2026More than 40 people were reportedly killed in attacks on Orthodox Christian communities, churches and homes in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, with local accounts putting the toll between 43 and 51. The reported toll and details remain difficult to independently verify amid restrictions on media access; Ethiopia’s human rights commission said it was monitoring the situation.

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Banana-Costumed Woman Reports Orlando Bar CrashLifestyle — Oct 24, 2026Stephanie Oropeza, wearing a banana costume on her way home from a Halloween party, stopped to call 911 after an SUV crashed into the patio of The Moderne Bar in Orlando. No one was injured, but the patio was damaged; footage of Oropeza helping went viral, and the restaurant later thanked her with a free meal.

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Oregon Planned Parenthood Affiliates to Merge Into Statewide GroupHealth — 3dOregon’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates will consolidate in mid-February into Planned Parenthood of Oregon and Southwest Washington, with the Columbia-Willamette organization taking over statewide operations. The merger is intended to address rising costs and low reimbursement rates; patients are expected to keep using the same clinics and telehealth services, while the southwestern affiliate’s 75 employees will be laid off and encouraged to reapply for new positions.

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Chili cook-offs draw crowds in Fresno, Ludlow and Orange BeachLifestyle — Oct 25, 2026Community chili cook-offs across Fresno, Orange Beach and Ludlow brought residents together for tastings and friendly competition, with proceeds from Fresno’s event supporting cancer patients. Orange Beach’s upcoming competition will feature seven senior organizations, live music and free grilled cheese.

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FaithTapWhite House Officials Clash Over Nvidia Ties to Suspected SpyA reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a… — by Andrew Powell35m · 3 reads

Writers, Historians Explore History’s Lasting InfluenceLifestyle — 3dWriters and educators are using interconnected fiction, oral histories, counterfactuals and biblical interpretation to explore how stories shape understanding of the past and its influence on the present. A La Crosse oral-history project is also expanding into virtual reality and classroom learning, bringing local experiences into broader historical study.

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Foundations in Three States Award Millions for Community ProjectsLifestyle — 3dCommunity foundations announced grants for local nonprofits and projects, including more than $320,000 for 44 organizations in Greater Oconomowoc and funding in Owatonna for facility, cemetery and historic-site improvements. The Oregon Community Foundation distributed more than $5.3 million statewide, with about $485,000 going to southern Oregon groups supporting education, health, housing and other community needs.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

China approves Lilly weight-loss pill, ahead of NovoHealth — 2dChina approved Eli Lilly’s once-daily oral weight-loss drug orforglipron, making Lilly the first company with an approved GLP-1 weight-loss pill in the country and giving it an early advantage over Novo Nordisk. The pill will compete with injectable treatments from Novo, Pfizer and Innovent as demand for obesity treatments grows; Novo’s oral Wegovy is not yet approved in China.

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Elena Vasquez An oral option from Lilly should help patients who prefer avoiding injections, especially as more companies race to compete.

Justices From Both Sides Question Sun Valley Orchards Lawyer on H-2A Penalties — 3dThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday for Department of Labor vs. Sun Valley Orchards, with the justices taking turns grilling the latter's lawyer.

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Vietnam India and Oregon set November arts festivals and exhibitionsLifestyle — Nov 5, 2026November’s cultural calendar features festivals and heritage performances in Vietnam, art fairs, theater and music events across India, and gallery exhibitions in Oregon. Portland-area organizations are also offering discounted access to concerts, films, plays and other arts events through the Arts for All program.

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IJROut: Republican Dumbness. In: Democrat Dumbness. Always: Uniparty DumbnessSeton Motley · 7 min · 12h

Stations Run Ticket Giveaways for Trans-Siberian Orchestra ConcertsEntertainment — Nov 6, 2026Radio stations are promoting several Trans-Siberian Orchestra giveaways: listeners can enter for tickets to shows in Greenville and Cincinnati, while a Dayton station is offering a trip to Orlando to see the band. Entry methods, eligibility and show dates vary by contest.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Court Vacates Dealer Murder Charge in Toddler OverdoseWorld — Nov 3, 2026California’s 6th District Court of Appeal unanimously ordered prosecutors to drop the murder charge against fentanyl dealer Phillip Ortega in the 2023 death of toddler Winter Rayo, ruling that his role supplying the parents was too remote from the parents’ actions to support implied-malice murder. Ortega still faces child-endangerment and drug charges; the published ruling could affect a similar case involving another infant’s fentanyl death.

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Symphony Orchestras Schedule November Concerts With Bernstein and BrahmsEntertainment — Nov 2, 2026Orchestras in Alabama, Illinois and Pennsylvania are offering varied November programs, from the Alabama Symphony’s Bernstein- and Brahms-centered Masterworks concerts to the Clinton Symphony’s Brahms violin concerto with guest artist Andrew Sords. The Reading Symphony will also host a free educational concert combining orchestral music and dance for students across Berks County.

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Brightline suspends Orlando-West Palm Beach service amid floodingWeather — Nov 2, 2026Brightline suspended service between Orlando and West Palm Beach because flooding in Brevard County made the rail corridor unsafe. The company gave no restart estimate; crews will inspect tracks and infrastructure after water recedes, while service south of West Palm Beach continues normally.

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Chris Dalton At least the southern routes are still running normally. Smart move to wait for full inspections before restarting.

Los Angeles Again Tops Orkin’s 2026 Rat RankingsHealth — Nov 2, 2026Los Angeles topped Orkin’s 2026 “rattiest” city ranking for the second year in a row, ahead of Chicago; the list measures new rodent-treatment demand, not rat populations. Milwaukee ranked 18th, while Tampa, Miami and Orlando also made the top 50.

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Andrew PowellWhite House Officials Clash as Nvidia Affair Raises National Security QuestionsA reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a company allegedly connected to a suspected Chinese spy. According to Fox News , the confrontation followed reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed I10h · 480 reads

Buc-ee’s Travel Center Joins Health and Housing Projects in Four StatesBusiness — Oct 27, 2026Orlando’s Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is breaking ground on a 105,000-square-foot Center for Women and Families, expected to expand service capacity by 40% to 50%. The facility will add short-term and bridge-housing beds and bring health care and other support services together, with $19.5 million from Orange County and $10 million from Orlando among its funding.

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US Restaurants Draw Diners From Across StatesLifestyle — Oct 24, 2026The articles spotlight five beloved regional restaurants: Wisconsin’s Organ Piper Pizza pairs pizza with live theater-organ performances, Seattle’s Paseo is known for its sandwiches, and South Carolina’s Shuler’s BBQ draws diners to its small-town setting. They also feature Orlando’s locally popular El Patron Restaurante Mexicano and Detroit’s longstanding Mexican Village, celebrated for its traditional atmosphere and generations of loyal customers.

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Newport Orders One-Mile Evacuation After Seafood Plant FireEnvironment — Oct 25, 2026Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation ordered for a one-mile radius around a Pacific Seafood plant fire in Newport, Oregon, over ammonia smoke concerns; no injuries reported.

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Dana Whitfield Hope folks in the evacuation zone have a place to stay tonight. One mile is a lot of ground to clear in Newport.

Glee Reboot Ordered for Hulu, Disney+ — Oct 21, 2026Disney+ and Hulu ordered a Glee reboot from 20th Television. Murphy, Falchuk and Brennan wrote a script; Murphy spoke with about 10 original cast members.

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Elena Vasquez Talking to ten cast members shows they're serious. I'd watch if they bring back a couple originals without overshadowing everything.

Rescued Alaska Walrus Calf Finds Home in OrlandoEnvironment — Oct 21, 2026A five-month-old orphaned Pacific walrus calf named Annautaq, rescued from a remote Alaska beach and rehabilitated at the Alaska SeaLife Center, has moved to SeaWorld Orlando after wildlife officials determined he could not be released. He is receiving round-the-clock care and will join the park’s walrus herd after quarantine.

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IJRFeds Launch Investigation Into State’s Largest Teachers UnionLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 13h