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Six American Hardwood Flooring Choices Emphasize Durability and RenewabilityLifestyle — 19hAmerican hardwood flooring offers a durable, refinishable and renewable option for homes, with varied species, finishes and styles. Featured examples include maple floors and cabinetry in a Rhode Island modern home and ash stair treads in a shingle-style house.

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Marcus Bell Hardwood like maple and ash lasts generations if you refinish it right, beats carpet every time.

Peoria Cities Order One-Mile Evacuation After Bomb ThreatWorld — 17hPolice ordered people within a one-mile radius of BioUrja Renewables in Peoria and East Peoria, Illinois, to evacuate while investigating a reported bomb threat and suspicious package. Emergency shelters were opened, and authorities urged residents and businesses to avoid the area until the search was complete.

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Rachel Meyers Hope the residents stuck in shelters get back home soon without too much disruption from this whole thing.

Xi renews call for Taiwan reunification — 2dXi Jinping renewed Beijing’s call for Taiwan’s “complete reunification,” describing it as a historical mission and saying it should be pursued peacefully under the “one country, two systems” framework. Taiwan rejects Beijing’s claim and that autonomy model; China has not renounced force and its military operates around the island.

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Tom Gallagher China keeps talking peace but keeps sending warships and planes around the island anyway.

Trump renews claims of election fraud after midterms2 sources — 5d

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Rachel Meyers The midterms had real voting problems in several states so his call for checks on the system still matters.

US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country — 20hIran launched a fresh drone attack targeting American military assets in Bahrain, marking a renewed escalation in hostilities between Washington and Tehran.

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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.

Rubio warns ICC against enforcing rulings on Americans — 1dSecretary of State Marco Rubio denounced the International Criminal Court as an unelected instrument of global elites and warned it not to enforce decisions against Americans, saying the United States would resist. His remarks renew the Trump administration’s campaign to sanction and weaken the court, amid disputes over its investigations and warrants, including those tied to Israel’s war in Gaza.

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Derek Foss Rubio makes a fair point that unelected groups shouldn't dictate terms to sovereign nations like ours.

UN Vote to Keep Iran on Key Committee Sparks International Backlash — 1dThe United Nations has renewed Iran's membership on a key committee responsible for reviewing the organization's programs and priorities, drawing sharp criticism from the United St… — by Andrew Powell

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Israeli Defense Chief Warns Next War With Iran Is Inevitable — 1dAn Israeli defense industry leader warned Wednesday that another war with Iran is inevitable, raising the prospect of renewed fighting after a conflict that has already cost American taxpayers tens of billions of dollars.

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Aaron Rodgers Reunites With Brother After Yearslong Rift — 16hAaron Rodgers shared a photo with younger brother Jordan at Acrisure Stadium, praising his work as an ESPN college football analyst in a public sign of their renewed relationship after years of estrangement. Aaron has credited his wife, Brittani, with helping him become ready to reconnect, though reports suggest the family dynamic may remain sensitive.

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Rachel Meyers It's good Aaron credited his wife for helping fix things with his brother after so long.

Columbia Council Blocks Automatic Flock RenewalPolitics — 5dColumbia, Missouri’s City Council voted 5-2 to prevent its Flock Safety contracts from automatically renewing when they expire in 2027, following public criticism over privacy and surveillance; the vote does not end the agreements immediately. Wichita, Kansas, meanwhile, approved a paid extension of its Flock contract through March 2027 despite scrutiny over surveillance and limited public notice.

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Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO Amid China Scrutiny — 4dBipartisan lawmakers are pressing Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang for answers about his reported ties to a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence, and are renewing scrutiny of the company’s chip sales to China. Congress is weighing measures in the fiscal 2027 defense bill to tighten export controls, track chips to deter smuggling and restrict sales of chipmaking equipment to China; Nvidia says it complies with export laws and opposes some proposals.

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

Josh Brolin Renews Vows in Las Vegas — 6dJosh Brolin and Kathryn Boyd renewed their wedding vows at Las Vegas’ Little White Wedding Chapel to mark 10 years of marriage. The playful ceremony included an Elvis impersonator, friends and family, and the couple’s two daughters.

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Nicole Hardy Josh Brolin picking the Little White Chapel with Elvis for their tenth anniversary feels like a fun and low-key choice.

Nebraska Medicaid work rules deny 1,090 applications and renewals amid reported confusionHealth — 5dNebraska’s early Medicaid work requirements have led to more than 1,000 application and renewal denials, while residents and advocates report confusion and administrative problems. One 64-year-old cancer patient says losing coverage forced him to delay scans and treatment, underscoring concerns that the rules are disrupting access to care.

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Tom Gallagher The numbers show the requirements are too confusing to work as intended right now.

James Anderson, 44, signs for Surrey — 2dJames Anderson will continue his county career with Surrey in 2027 after Lancashire opted not to renew his contract, giving the 44-year-old England great a chance to compete for the County Championship. He took 50 wickets for Lancashire last season and says he still has more to contribute.

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Dana Whitfield Lancashire will regret dropping him so soon. At 44 he deserves the chance to chase another title.

Trump Redirects Vance From Iran Talks to Fraud Probes — 3dPresident Trump has authorized Vice President JD Vance to lead renewed Iran negotiations, and Vance is considering a direct meeting with Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei, though discussions remain preliminary and no meeting is confirmed. Tehran remains skeptical and has set conditions for resuming talks, while the diplomatic effort carries political risks for Vance and the administration.

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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.

Saudi Arabia urges EU to designate Houthis terroristsPolitics — 2dSaudi Arabia is urging the European Union to designate Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis as a terrorist organization amid renewed attacks on the kingdom. The EU has so far resisted, citing concerns that designation could shut down communication channels and hinder peace efforts; the move would require unanimous approval, and support among member states remains limited.

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Chris Dalton Saudi Arabia bears much blame for starting this war, and slapping a terrorist label on one side won't fix the underlying regional power struggle.

Pope Leo Meets Five Abuse Survivors in Argentina — 5dPope Leo XIV met with five survivors of clergy abuse in Argentina, listening to their experiences and proposals for healing. He pledged to strengthen protection and support for victims as the Church faces renewed calls for accountability.

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Tom Gallagher It's positive the Pope met survivors face to face and heard their proposals, but lasting reforms are what will matter most.

Michigan Voters Renew Zoo, Museum MillagesPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Voters renewed property-tax funding for the Detroit Zoo across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, and approved a separate millage for Detroit-area museums. Kent County voters also renewed a 10-year levy supporting John Ball Zoo and the Grand Rapids Public Museum, funding animal and artifact care, facilities and educational programs.

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Students Gain Journalism Experience Across USLifestyle — 3dPrograms and newsroom experiences are giving students hands-on journalism training, from learning how reporters verify sources to contributing coverage and mentoring younger writers. Student reporting can also reach beyond the classroom: a Utah State student’s commentary on a dangerous school crossing brought renewed attention to community safety concerns.

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Iran cites midterm results in two-day peace proposal to Trump — 4dIran is using Republicans' crushing midterm blow as leverage to pressure President Donald Trump into accepting a peace deal — threatening renewed military escalation if Washington refuses Tehran's demands.

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Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran1 source — Nov 2, 2026

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Derek Foss Trump questioning more strikes on Iran shows he learned from his first term that escalation rarely ends well.

AI data center stocks dip, renewables surge after Democrat sweep in US midterm elections1 source — Nov 4, 2026

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Marcus Bell This shows how election results can shift capital quickly toward whatever sector gets the policy edge.

Jeffries Signals Dramatic Shift in U.S. Policy on Gaza as Democrats Near Majority — 2dAs Democrats prepare to take control of Congress, Hakeem Jeffries has called for a two-state solution and major changes to U.S. policy toward Israel, Gaza and the West Bank, including renewed scrutiny of military aid. He also outlined priorities including affordability measures, expanded health care, a minimum-wage increase, a ban on congressional stock trading and oversight of President Trump’s policies, though delivering them will depend on Congress and the president.

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Derek Foss A two-state solution is overdue, and reviewing military aid to Israel could help push real negotiations forward.

Michigan counties renew education, EMS millagesPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Voters approved a 10-year renewal of the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District’s special education millage, with 67.38% voting in favor and no increase to the existing tax rate. The funding will support specialized programs and services for students with disabilities across the three counties from 2027 through 2036.

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