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CERN, Mistral partner to develop physics AI — Oct 15, 2026CERN and Mistral AI are partnering to develop Flare, a foundation model trained on billions of simulated particle collisions to support collider-physics research and potentially replace some specialized particle-reconstruction tools. The project’s timeline and budget have not been disclosed, and the partners say the approach could eventually benefit other sciences.

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Derek Foss If this works it might cut costs on detector software, but only if the partners share the code openly with labs everywhere.

Student-led list wins 140 seats as Serbia parliament convenes Nov. 17 — 5dSerbia’s new parliament will convene November 17 after the student-led Students’ List won 140 of 250 seats, ahead of the Serbian Progressive Party’s 103. Lawmakers will elect parliamentary leaders and committees, then begin the process of forming a government within 90 days; the movement rose to power after protests over corruption and a deadly train-station collapse.

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Jared Kim They won big after the protests, but forming a government in 90 days will test if real change follows.

Skydance names new distribution chiefs as eight executives exitBusiness — Nov 3, 2026Following its Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Skydance named Sarah Bergman and Mickey Carter to lead distribution as eight executives depart, while Rick Baker assumes Jeff Cross’s legal and partnership duties. The company is also restructuring communications, with seven senior executives leaving and a new leadership team being formed.

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Churches Advance Ministry Initiatives Across CommunitiesGood News — Oct 28, 2026Church organizations are pursuing varied efforts to strengthen congregations, from supporting pastors and improving parish communications to listening to young people and partnering with local authorities on community initiatives. The programs aim to deepen participation, belonging and service across their communities.

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LEPAS L6 Completes 700-Kilometer Global Drive — Oct 20, 2026At Chery’s 2026 International User Summit, LEPAS’s first Global Elegance Drive took 34 ambassadors from 15 countries on a roughly 700-kilometer route in the L6 EV, where participants tried its driving and parking features and praised its smooth power delivery, comfort and cabin. The drive was part of LEPAS’s inaugural Global Elegant Lifestyle Week, which also featured the brand’s electric-vehicle lineup and a concept car previewing its design vision.

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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.

Zilker Park Partial Reopening Expected October 31Lifestyle — Oct 27, 2026Zilker Park’s Great Lawn will partially reopen Oct. 31, with the western section accessible through the holiday season while the rest is prepared for the Trail of Lights. Crews and ACL organizer C3 Presents are repairing festival-related damage from heavy rain and crowds; volleyball courts will reopen through Nov. 16, while some park areas and roads remain closed during restoration and event setup.

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Tom Gallagher It's smart to reopen the western lawn for the holidays while fixing the rain damage from ACL.

Parrish-Tillman scores 30 in UC Riverside’s 64-60 winSports — 6dTyus Parrish-Tillman scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as UC Riverside rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Denver 64-60. Kam Martin led Denver with 14 points.

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Greenberg Wins Louisville Mayoral Reelection — Nov 4, 2026Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg won reelection, defeating Metro Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright to secure a second term. Greenberg campaigned on public safety, affordable housing and continued city development, while Parrish-Wright argued for a different approach and greater representation in city leadership.

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Universities Plan Homecoming Parades, Football GamesSports — Oct 15, 2026Several universities and communities are celebrating homecoming with parades, football and campus events: Fayetteville State and Savannah State have Saturday parades and football games, while West Texas A&M’s weeklong celebration culminates Oct. 24 with a parade and game. Sioux Central’s homecoming parade in downtown Sioux Rapids drew participants including the football team, with its schedule shifted to 6 p.m.

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Parks Plan Art Festivals Across Three RegionsLifestyle — Nov 4, 2026Free, family-friendly art events are bringing communities together in parks, with Shreveport’s Art in the Park featuring nature-inspired work and hands-on activities, and Seoul Grand Park offering autumn art, performances and eco-friendly crafts. Texas events in Goodyear and Frisco will spotlight participatory chalk art, competitions and creative activities for residents of all ages.

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Universal plans Earl balloon for Macy’s 100th paradeEntertainment — Oct 28, 2026Universal Orlando will debut its first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon in 2026, featuring Earl the Squirrel, a holiday character inspired by a real squirrel that once chewed the park’s Christmas lights. After the Nov. 26 parade in New York, the balloon and accompanying performers are expected to join Universal’s holiday parade in Florida.

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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.

Parton Estate Lawsuit Dismissed, Restraining Order Lifted — 3dA Tennessee judge dismissed without prejudice the estate company’s lawsuit against Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver, ending the dispute after the parties reached an agreement; the temporary restraining order was lifted. The estate had accused Seaver of threatening employees and Parton’s legacy, allegations he denied, and the agreement’s terms have not been disclosed.

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Derek Foss Good they reached an agreement and dropped the case without more public drama.

DOJ Plans to Join Texas Planned Parenthood Suit — 5dThe Justice Department plans to join Texas’ lawsuit accusing Planned Parenthood of improperly billing Medicaid, which seeks more than $1.8 billion and could force the organization to close clinics in the state. Planned Parenthood denies wrongdoing and says the case is part of an effort to shut it down; the federal move comes as Democrat Nathan Johnson prepares to take over as Texas attorney general.

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Indonesian parties consider inquiry into VP diploma — Nov 5, 2026Indonesian parties are weighing parliamentary action over Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s education credentials after court rulings found his overseas qualification did not meet domestic requirements. The debate is unfolding amid tensions between President Prabowo Subianto and Gibran’s father, Joko Widodo; possible steps include an inquiry, but no party has proposed impeachment.

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Sam Okafor An inquiry can check the facts without anyone pushing impeachment, which keeps the focus on rules instead of family grudges.

Pennsylvania Awards Millions for Outdoor Projects StatewideEnvironment — Oct 28, 2026Pennsylvania’s DCNR is directing millions in grants through its Community Conservation Partnerships Program to expand parks, trails and outdoor recreation, support local planning, and protect open space across the state. Awards include projects in the PA Wilds and Northeast Pennsylvania, as well as a new Schuylkill County dog park, a large conservation easement and greenway and park plans in several central Pennsylvania counties.

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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.

Nature Activities Span Parks, Trails, WorkshopsLifestyle — Oct 19, 2026Families can find nature-focused outings ranging from Ann Arbor’s tree-built Mushroom Park playscape, children’s workshops at Paris’s La Villette and a kid-friendly trail in Tryon, North Carolina, to guided hikes in Kane County and seasonal bird walks at New Jersey’s DeKorte Park. The activities offer ways to explore local landscapes and wildlife through play, learning and hiking.

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Halloween Shows, Parties Scheduled Across CitiesEntertainment — Oct 21, 2026Halloween-themed events include a Las Vegas musical revue, a Seattle burlesque-cabaret take on The Nightmare Before Christmas, a goth dance party benefiting the Portsmouth Halloween Parade, an Anchorage 1980s horror-prom burlesque show, and a slasher-themed party in Dublin, Ohio.

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U.S. Parades Unveil Designs, Seek Float EntriesLifestyle — Oct 21, 2026The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has revealed six more float designs for the 2027 Rose Parade, themed “Welcome.” Elsewhere, communities are seeking float entries and participants for upcoming homecoming and holiday parades in Florida, Wisconsin, Illinois and California.

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Charleston to phase out peninsula parking meters for app paymentsTravel — Oct 15, 2026Charleston will replace peninsula parking meters with a ParkMobile system, with most of the transition expected by the second quarter of 2027. Drivers can pay by app, online or phone, and officials say the change is intended to simplify parking and improve turnover; rates will remain unchanged.

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FBI Raids Multiple Michigan Massage ParlorsWorld — 2dThe FBI, joined by state and local law enforcement, searched massage parlors and other locations across Michigan, including in Lansing and West Michigan, as part of an active criminal investigation. Authorities have not disclosed the investigation’s purpose or whether arrests were made, and said there was no known threat to the public.

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Derek Foss I hope this doesn't disrupt legitimate businesses while the investigation drags on.

Cities plan Remembrance, Veterans Day road closuresWorld — 5dCommunities in Moose Jaw, Maple Ridge and Summerland are implementing temporary road closures and parking restrictions for Remembrance Day ceremonies and parades on Nov. 11; motorists should follow detours and allow extra travel time. Savannah will also close roads for its Veterans Day parade.

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Judge Plans Special Master to Review Trump Lawyers' Ethics in Park Dispute — 5dA federal judge plans to appoint former U.S. Attorney Jessie Liu to investigate whether Trump administration lawyers acted unethically or misrepresented plans to redevelop a Washington park and golf course tied to President Donald Trump. The appointment is not yet final, and the parties may object.

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Rachel Meyers Allowing objections to the special master is fair, especially when the dispute involves administration lawyers and a Trump property.

IBM Deploys First Quantum Computer in IllinoisTech — 6dIBM has installed its first Illinois quantum computer, the Quantum System Two powered by its Nighthawk processor, at the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park Labs. The system will support research and industry collaborations through the National Quantum Algorithm Center before moving to Chicago’s planned Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, part of the state’s effort to build a quantum technology hub.

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Tom Gallagher Illinois building a whole hub around it could draw good jobs if they follow through on the park plans.

McDonald’s, Uber expand delivery partnership across 14 marketsBusiness — 4dMcDonald’s and Uber expanded their multiyear partnership across 14 markets, with Uber Direct becoming the preferred fulfillment partner for orders placed through the McDonald’s app in select countries. The deal also links their rewards programs, including allowing eligible MyMcDonald’s Rewards members to redeem points for Uber ride discounts, while customers can continue ordering through Uber Eats.

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Dana Whitfield I like that people can still order McDonald's the usual way on Uber Eats while this new setup rolls out. Keeps things flexible.

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