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Four UT Professors Earn Regents Outstanding Teaching Awards
Cris Abrego
— Oct 21, 2026
The University of Texas System named UT Permian Basin Spanish professor Perla Ábrego and three UT San Antonio faculty members among recipients of its 2026 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award, recognizing teaching excellence and student success. Each recipient receives a certificate, medallion and $25,000 award; Ábrego said her students continually shape and strengthen her teaching.
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Two OC Staff Placed on Leave Amid ICE Probe
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Orange County sheriff’s officials placed a deputy and a special officer on leave while investigating whether they improperly assisted ICE before agents detained a man outside a county jail on Halloween. The department is reviewing surveillance footage showing the employees briefly speaking with agents; California law limits local agencies’ cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
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Dana Whitfield
A brief talk caught on video might not justify putting both on leave without more proof.
Leaked Roster Lists Former Colorado Deputy as ICE Agent
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A leaked roster that news organizations say was verified as authentic lists former Mesa County sheriff’s deputy Alexander Zwinck as a special agent with ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations in Grand Junction, after he resigned amid allegations he improperly helped ICE arrest a Utah college student. The roster does not establish whether he is still employed, and ICE declined to confirm or deny his identity; a judge later ruled the student’s arrest and others were unlawful.
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BMW Recalls 720,796 Vehicles Over Fire Risk
Auto
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BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles after discovering that water can reach an improperly sealed water-pump electrical connector and cause a fire, even when the car is parked or turned off. Owners are urged to park affected vehicles outdoors and away from buildings and other cars until a free repair becomes available; the recall follows an earlier repair for the same problem, and BMW reports about 10 possibly related U.S. incidents but no crashes or injuries.
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Rachel Meyers
BMW should have fixed this water pump issue right the first time instead of needing a second recall for the same problem.
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More Americans Could Die Through Assisted Suicide If New Democratic Trifectas Push Policy Across Nation
Spencer Lombardo · 5 min · 14h
Hyperliquid Strategies Inc (PURR)
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Jared Kim
Hyperliquid Strategies Inc could do well with PURR if their execution matches the hype, though the sector remains volatile.
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
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Restaurants Cited for Critical Violations in Louisiana Florida and New Mexico
Health
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Recent restaurant inspections found critical or high-priority violations in Shreveport-Bossier, Baton Rouge and Sarasota, though 17 Sarasota-area establishments had no violations; reported issues included pests and improperly labeled seafood. Jacksonville also publishes weekly inspection results, which officials caution are only snapshots of conditions at the time of inspection.
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Pierogi Spots Across U.S. Serve Regional Favorites
Lifestyle
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Pierogi are drawing attention across the country, from duck-filled versions at Richmond’s Perly’s to traditional Polish platters in Florida and Arizona restaurants that pair handmade dumplings with European market goods. Pittsburgh is also celebrating the dish with a book launch exploring pierogi’s place in American food and Polish heritage.
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North Dakota court denies Rice’s request for new judge
Politics
— Nov 7, 2026
In Texas, an appeals court postponed arguments in a challenge to state restrictions on hemp-derived THC products, leaving the case for incoming Democratic justices. In North Dakota, the Supreme Court ruled a judge improperly jailed Dallas Rice after rejecting his plea deal but declined to remove the judge; Rice’s attorney has since asked the judge to recuse himself.
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Attiah Declines Washington Post Return After Arbitration Win
Charlie Kirk
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Karen Attiah has accepted a settlement and will not return to The Washington Post, despite an arbitrator ruling that she was improperly fired over posts following Charlie Kirk’s killing and ordering her reinstatement with back pay. Attiah said she lacked confidence she would have the freedom and institutional support to do her work at the newspaper.
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Jared Kim
Winning reinstatement but still walking away says a lot about how little trust was left after the arbitration.
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Marine Vet Explains How He Started ‘Good Guy With A Gun Stories’
Situations where firearms are used for personal protection aren’t always reported in the national media, but one influencer is bringing these cases to the surface and explained why in an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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DOJ Plans to Join Texas Planned Parenthood Suit
Ken Paxton
— Nov 7, 2026
The 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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Ikea Adds $5.99 Breakfast Plate With Pancakes
Lifestyle
— Nov 4, 2026
American breakfast reflects regional histories and traditions, while affordable choices range from Ikea’s $5.99 Swedish-inspired plate to low-cost local diner meals. At hotel buffets, food-safety experts advise caution with egg dishes that may be improperly cooked or held at unsafe temperatures.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Republicans Appeal Ruling on California Emissions Waivers
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Senate Republicans are asking an appeals court to overturn a ruling blocking the EPA from sending California’s Clean Air Act emissions waivers to Congress for potential repeal under the Congressional Review Act. California argues the waivers are not regulations subject to that process, while Republicans say the judge improperly restricted Congress’s authority; the outcome could affect the state’s ability to set stricter vehicle and equipment emissions standards.
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Sierra LaMar Murder Retrial Begins in California
World
— Nov 2, 2026
Antolin Garcia-Torres’s retrial in the 2012 disappearance and presumed killing of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar has begun after an appeals court overturned his conviction because other kidnapping allegations were improperly included. Prosecutors say DNA evidence links him to LaMar, while the defense argues the evidence is inconclusive and was mishandled.
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CPSC Updates Residential Garage Door Safety Standard
Business
— Nov 1, 2026
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is updating its mandatory standard for residential garage-door operators to align with revised UL 325 entrapment-protection requirements. Related guidance emphasizes professional installation and repairs, noting that worn or improperly adjusted components can create hazards and that winter weather may worsen mechanical problems.
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Duffy Floats $50 Billion Price Tag For Congress To Prevent Repeat Paralysis Of US Air Travel
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 18h
Oregon Court Hears PacifiCorp’s Multibillion Wildfire Appeal
Environment
— Nov 1, 2026
The Oregon Supreme Court heard arguments over whether to uphold a jury’s finding that PacifiCorp was liable for four 2020 wildfires, after an appeals court ruled that the trial judge’s instructions improperly applied evidence across the class. The ruling could preserve billions of dollars in awards for fire survivors or overturn the verdict and force a new trial; plaintiffs defend the jury’s decision while PacifiCorp says the instructions were prejudicial.
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Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmate
Quizie
— Quiz
Not who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.
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Idaho Supreme Court to hear Vallow Daybell appeal of three murder convictions
World
— Nov 1, 2026
Lori Vallow Daybell is asking the Idaho Supreme Court to overturn her convictions for killing her two children and conspiring to murder a romantic rival. Her appeal argues that she was denied a speedy trial and her chosen attorney, and that jurors improperly heard evidence about shootings in Arizona.
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World’s largest animal center vows reset after scrutiny
Anant Ambani
— Oct 30, 2026
India’s Vantara, billed as the world’s largest animal rescue center, says it has halted animal imports and will focus more on supporting wildlife in its natural habitats after years of criticism over its acquisitions. Although a Supreme Court-ordered probe cleared the center, questions remain about its animal records and whether some rare species were improperly traded, prompting scrutiny from international wildlife-trade officials.
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Gainesville Woman Convicted in $8.6M Medicare Fraud
Health
— Oct 27, 2026
A federal jury convicted Gainesville medical-equipment business owner Sophie Dufort for her role in a scheme that submitted more than $8.6 million in fraudulent Medicare claims for orthotic braces. Prosecutors said the operation used deceptive telemarketing and forged or improperly obtained prescriptions to ship medically unnecessary braces to beneficiaries; Dufort faces substantial prison time, with sentencing scheduled for January 2027.
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Inspectors find food hazards across four US regions
Health
— Oct 22, 2026
San Antonio health inspectors gave Georgia’s Mexican Restaurant a failing score of 74 after finding sanitation and food-handling violations, including an unsanitized dishwasher, improperly stored eggs and inadequate handwashing; a reinspection was scheduled. Separate reports from Kansas, Pennsylvania and Tennessee also describe recent restaurant inspection violations, including pest activity, unsafe food temperatures and poor sanitation.
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Commanders Practice-Squad QB Sam Hartman Named Bachelor
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman, 27, will lead ABC’s 30th season of “The Bachelor,” premiering March 21, 2027. Hartman said he is excited but nervous about dating multiple contestants on the show.
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North Carolina Justices to Set Standard for Challenging Hospital Permits
Politics
— Oct 26, 2026
The North Carolina Supreme Court will hear two AdventHealth challenges to state-issued certificates of need for Mission Health, including approval of a freestanding emergency department in Candler. The cases will test what challengers must show to prove harm when contesting noncompetitive certificate-of-need decisions, after lower courts found that regulators improperly skipped a required public hearing but ruled AdventHealth had not demonstrated substantial prejudice.
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Bakersfield Crosswalk Crash
Auto
— Oct 22, 2026
A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing in a crosswalk at 24th and Oak streets in Bakersfield late Oct. 21. Police said the driver stayed at the scene, the traffic signals appeared to be working properly, and the collision remains under investigation.
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Six Charged Over Alleged Sham Marriage Scheme
Politics
— Oct 21, 2026
Federal prosecutors charged six people, including alleged ringleader Jennifer Gonzalez, in a Massachusetts scheme accused of arranging hundreds of sham marriages to help immigrants obtain legal status. Prosecutors say the operation ran for more than a decade, charged up to $40,000 per marriage and generated more than $6 million; Gonzalez is also accused of improperly receiving public benefits.
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Teachers Indicted in Separate Student Abuse Cases
Politics
— Oct 20, 2026
Former Indianapolis Public Schools special education teacher Hunter Sesemann was indicted on nine counts over allegations that he physically abused three students with disabilities at Washington Irving Neighborhood School. Attorneys for the families say they are preparing civil lawsuits against Sesemann and the district, alleging school officials failed to properly protect the students and notify their parents.
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Mississippi Auditor Seeks $142K From Former Corrections Chief
Shad White
— Oct 21, 2026
Mississippi’s former corrections commissioner Pelicia Hall received a civil demand to repay $142,532 after auditors said she improperly collected six cash payouts for 1,810 hours of compensatory time between 2017 and 2020. The payments were deemed unauthorized under state law, which bars extra compensation without an official policy.
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Minneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green Power
Simon August · 5 min · 21h
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