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Activist's Petition Stalls $5 Billion Data Center Project Near Washington
Daily Caller News Foundation
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An anti-data center activist helped stall a project planned for an abandoned mall just outside Washington, D.C. — and now she wants her county to ban them all.
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Landmark Bill Will Create ’24-Second Shot Clock’ To Unleash American Industry, Experts Say
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Public policy experts petitioned Congress to pass a bipartisan permitting reform bill at the Daily Caller Live's "Breaking The Permitting Bottleneck" panel Tuesday morning.
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Molly the magpie’s little cry of happiness after 150,000 people reunited her with Peggy
Good News
— 5d
Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen were overwhelmed when Molly returned after six weeks with wildlife authorities. A 150,000-signature petition and the premier helped bring the magpie back to their dog Peggy.
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Students Rally Across Campuses Against Sexual Violence
Politics
— Nov 2, 2026
Following rape allegations at Cornell, students and advocates held Take Back the Night demonstrations at campuses including Yale, Berkeley and Stanford, calling for stronger protections for survivors and more accountability from universities. Cornell’s Washington, D.C., program also became a site of solidarity, with advocates projecting survivor-support messages and petition signers’ names onto its residence hall.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 2h
Club Wyndham to open 1990s Christmas suite with VHS tapes and board games
Jodie Sweetin
— Nov 2, 2026
Chef Dominique Crenn has opened Petit Crenn, a French bistro serving classic dishes with a refined twist on Melbourne’s Collins Street, while Nantes’ public art, architecture and cultural history make the French city a destination for a whimsical arts-focused tour. Separately, Club Wyndham is offering a Christmas 1999-themed Holiday Rewind Suite in New York, tapping into parents’ nostalgia for 1990s holiday traditions.
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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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Regional Courts Detail Charges, Pleas, Sentences
Politics
— Oct 21, 2026
The articles are unrelated local court reports and legal notices, covering municipal traffic and criminal cases, preliminary hearings, probation violations, and a petition to terminate parental rights; no shared central event is reported.
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La Crosse Mayor Proposes Rival City Administrator Plan
Politics
— Oct 28, 2026
La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey has advanced a competing city administrator proposal that would preserve the mayor’s authority and take effect with a simple council majority. A council-sponsored charter plan would shift more operational and budget authority to the administrator, require a two-thirds vote and allow residents to petition for a referendum; both proposals are headed to committee review.
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School Boards Weigh Ballot Measures, SEND Accountability
Politics
— Oct 27, 2026
The Boulder Valley school board opposed a proposal restricting student sports participation by biological sex and backed a measure to direct more tax revenue to education. Elsewhere, a UK petition seeks stronger safeguards and independent reviews before schools withdraw placements for children with special educational needs, while candidates and an incumbent in Minnesota and Indiana discussed school-board priorities and support for local referendums.
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Nurses Advance Labor Campaigns Across Hospitals
Health
— Oct 26, 2026
Nurses at private hospitals are escalating labor efforts over pay, staffing and workplace conditions: Healthe Care staff in Australia have begun walkouts and threatened further action, while nearly 800 nurses at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial authorized a two-day strike amid contract and bargaining disputes. Separately, nurses at Pioneers Memorial Hospital in California have petitioned to unionize, citing unresolved workplace concerns and a need for a stronger voice.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
House Republicans blocked an immediate vote Tuesday on Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a procedural vote.
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Missouri Absentee Voting Opens; Suspects Arrested in Student’s Killing
Politics
— Oct 19, 2026
Missouri election coverage focused on newly opened in-person absentee voting and debate over Amendment 6’s initiative-petition rules. The state Senate race outlook also highlights competitive contests in Districts 8 and 30, including a closely watched Springfield matchup between Melanie Stinnett and Betsy Fogle.
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Connecticut Officials Seek Review of AI Use by Utilities
Tech
— Oct 13, 2026
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Consumer Counsel Claire Coleman asked utility regulators to review how public utilities use AI, including its role in storm response, customer systems and infrastructure operations. They want utilities to disclose AI applications and oversight and have cybersecurity, privacy and reliability safeguards examined, citing risks such as inaccurate outputs and algorithmic errors; the petition does not mean a review has begun.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Former Cornell Fraternity President Dropped From Suit
Letitita James
— Oct 20, 2026
Orazio Petito was dismissed with prejudice from the civil lawsuit over an alleged sexual assault at Cornell’s Chi Phi house after the plaintiff’s lawyers acknowledged he was incorrectly identified as chapter president at the time. The allegations against the seven other fraternity members and remaining defendants continue; they deny wrongdoing, and New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the case.
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Sam Okafor
Getting the wrong person named as president shows the need for careful fact checking before filing suits like this.
Tank Addresses Reported Usher-Chris Brown Tour Tension
Chris Brown
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Tank said competition and differing creative visions can lead to conflict between Usher and Chris Brown, but did not confirm reports of a backstage argument. He attributed the Atlanta tour opener’s rocky start partly to a three-week break and said the production improved in subsequent shows.
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Anthropic Unveils Claude Tools That Join Meetings as Visible Participants
Tech
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Anthropic unveiled Claude Meetings, which joins Google Meet calls to help teams turn live discussions into plans, timelines and action items, alongside Whiteboards, Sheets and Data tools. The workplace-focused rollout expands Claude’s role from answering questions to carrying out tasks, intensifying competition with Microsoft, Google and OpenAI.
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Sam Okafor
Anthropic pushing into actual work tools like this puts real pressure on Microsoft and Google to respond.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 2h
Charlotte Council approves $2.1 billion airport lease
Business
— 3d
Charlotte City Council approved an American Airlines airport lease for 10.5 years, with a five-year extension option, paving the way for roughly $2.1 billion in airport improvements. Supporters cited the airport’s economic importance, while critics raised concerns that expanding American’s gate access could limit competition and that the agreement does not adequately protect airport service workers.
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How charismatic are you, really?
Quizie
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Synaptic Recall Turns Lecture PDFs Into Study Tools
Health
— 1d
Synaptic Recall offers tools that turn lecture PDFs or slides into Anki decks and exam-style quizzes, with questions linked to source slides and explanations. The company also advises students to verify AI-generated cards for accuracy, coverage of learning objectives, clear prompts and unnecessary repetition.
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Sam Okafor
I like how the quizzes link straight back to the original slides for quick review.
Trump Open to AI Guardrails, Citing China Competition
Donald John Trump
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President Donald Trump said AI risks can be managed and that he is open to safeguards, provided they do not slow the U.S. against China; he also signaled willingness to work with Democrats, though no specific rules were announced. Separately, a survey found Americans more likely to see AI as risky than to support its expanded everyday use, while also recognizing its potential benefits.
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Derek Foss
The public survey makes sense, most people see real risks with AI and want caution before pushing it everywhere.
Magic Johnson reflects 35 years after HIV diagnosis
Magic Johnson
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Magic Johnson marked 35 years since announcing his HIV diagnosis and retiring from the Lakers, expressing gratitude for his family, friends and fans and crediting his faith for his continued health and life. The announcement stunned the sports world, and Johnson returned to competition the following year to win Olympic gold with the 1992 U.S. Dream Team.
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Music Competitions, School Programs Inspire Students
Lifestyle
— 5d
School music programs and arts activities help students discover and showcase their talents while supporting personal growth. A student performance in a regional competition illustrates how teachers and family can encourage young musicians to build confidence and pursue their aspirations.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
The 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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Kennel Clubs Scheduled Shows Across Four States
Entertainment
— 5d
Kennel clubs held dog shows in Maryland, Missouri, Florida and Alabama from Nov. 5-7, 2026, drawing entries ranging from 291 to 748 and featuring competition across numerous breeds. Separately, PAWS Atlanta announced a Nov. 21 Puppy 101 workshop in Decatur, Georgia, for new dog owners.
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Marching bands win state titles, post placements
Entertainment
— 6d
High school marching bands across Indiana and Texas earned state competition honors: Evansville’s North High School won Indiana’s Open Class B title for the second straight year, while Huntington North placed ninth in Class B. In Texas, Argyle captured its ninth state championship and first in Class 5A; Industrial finished 14th in Class 3A, and J.M. Hanks placed 21st in Class 5A.
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Jones Concedes Closest Alabama Governor Race Since 2002
Tommy Tuberville
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Doug Jones conceded Alabama’s governor’s race to Republican Tommy Tuberville, calling it the state’s closest gubernatorial contest since 2002. Jones said Democrats’ gains across the state, including legislative seat flips, laid groundwork for future competition.
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Parks Plan Art Festivals Across Three Regions
Lifestyle
— 6d
Free, 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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Tennis Teams Win, Prepare for Regional Events
Sports
— Nov 4, 2026
Columbia and San Diego are sending players to collegiate tennis tournaments, including ITA events, while several California high school teams are wrapping up league play and advancing to postseason competition. Central Valley won the Western Athletic Conference doubles title, Mountain House captured the Valley Oak League doubles championship, and Piedmont closed its regular season with two wins.
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 3h
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