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Residents of Effingham County Sue Over Data Center Deal
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Jared Kim
Residents deserve full transparency on what this data center will cost taxpayers and the local environment.
Sutton Residents Oppose Kraft Data Center Despite Projected Tax Cuts
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Residents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.
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P!nk to Become Sphere's First Female Solo Headliner in 2027 Residency
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Pink announced a nine-show Las Vegas Sphere residency in fall 2027, making her the venue’s first female solo headliner. The run begins September 29, with tickets going on sale November 20.
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Towns Outline Specific Rules for Fall Leaf Collections
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Greenville, Henderson and Hamlet have started annual leaf collection programs, with schedules and pickup rules varying by city. Officials advise residents to keep leaves accessible and separate from other yard waste; Henderson residents with loose leaves or more than 10 bags must contact Public Works for pickup.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 1h
Huntsville mayor announces resident-led planning effort set for 2027
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Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle used his State of the City address to tout the city’s growth, including the planned U.S. Space Command headquarters and Eli Lilly’s major investment, and announced a new resident-led planning initiative set to begin in 2027. He also urged state and federal officials to increase road funding, citing major projects needed to keep pace with north Alabama’s growth.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Civic Forums, Coalition Talks Shape Local Governance
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Communities are creating avenues for residents, especially young people, to influence local decisions: Charleston’s council is gathering input on a student residence hall’s commemorations, Knoxville youth explored how city government works, and children in a Vietnamese city raised proposals on digital safety, education and recreation. Officials in the forums emphasized turning community feedback into practical action.
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Census data ranks counties by veteran share in five states
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Census-based rankings identify the counties with the highest veteran shares of residents in Florida, North Carolina, Mississippi, Maine and Georgia. The lists use the Census Bureau’s 2024 five-year estimates; nationally, the VA projects the number of living veterans will decline 29% by 2046.
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Maya Lindstrom
The 29 percent national decline by 2046 will hit hardest in places like those Georgia counties already showing high veteran shares.
KKK Flyers Reported Across Lancaster Neighborhoods
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Residents in several Lancaster neighborhoods reported Ku Klux Klan-affiliated flyers distributed in mailboxes and tossed from a truck, with some packaged alongside candy; residents expressed alarm and urged officials to investigate. Police said they had no evidence of a crime and no ongoing investigation, citing First Amendment protections for flyers without specific threats or hate speech.
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Birmingham Approves Rules for Clearing Public Encampments
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Birmingham approved an ordinance banning unauthorized encampments on public property and setting a consistent process for clearing them, with notice periods ranging from two to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. The city says outreach teams will connect unhoused residents with shelter and services, while written notice and storage of eligible belongings are also part of the procedures.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Flood rescues aid residents across three regions
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— Nov 3, 2026
Sudden flooding in Malaysia, Colorado and Florida forced residents from their homes, with firefighters and emergency crews rescuing people as waters rose rapidly. Neighbors also stepped in to save vulnerable residents, including a Palm Bay mother, her son and their dogs, while Durango residents began cleaning up as floodwaters receded.
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California Voters Reject Billionaire Wealth Tax
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California voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires’ wealth that supporters said would fund health care and offset federal cuts. Billionaires and business groups spent heavily to defeat it, while supporters argued it could raise tens of billions; Gov. Gavin Newsom also opposed the measure, citing concerns about its spending priorities and the risk of wealthy residents leaving.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Ninth Circuit overturns Portland ICE tear-gas restrictions
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A divided Ninth Circuit panel overturned lower-court restrictions on federal officers’ use of tear gas and other nonlethal crowd-control weapons outside Portland’s ICE facility, ruling that protesters and nearby residents had not established the constitutional rights asserted in their lawsuits. The decisions drew a dissent from a Biden-appointed judge; plaintiffs had argued the chemical agents were used against demonstrators and drifted into nearby homes.
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FBI conducts court-authorized activity at ex-mayor's home
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The FBI confirmed it is conducting court-authorized investigative activity near former London Mayor Randall Weddle’s home in Laurel County; local reporting identified his residence as the site, and the bureau said there is no public-safety threat but declined to provide details. Weddle, who resigned in July, faces four felony campaign-finance charges.
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Clarksville Hosts Veterans Day Events, Publishes Obituaries
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Clarksville residents honored veterans at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Veterans Day breakfast, featuring student essays and a keynote address by retired Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Drew. The other articles are individual obituaries and are unrelated to the event.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 1h
Lancaster County townships set hearings on zoning variances for homes and businesses
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Several Lancaster-area zoning boards have scheduled public hearings in November to consider applications involving parking variances, business and residential uses, and property structures. Residents are invited to attend the meetings.
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How charismatic are you, really?
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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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ONE Lexington Broadens Gun Prevention to Suicides and Accidents
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ONE Lexington is expanding its gun-violence prevention work beyond interpersonal conflicts to include firearm safety, accidental shootings and suicide prevention. At a community forum, residents and experts shared perspectives to help shape future programs and resources.
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Baltimore strengthens winter storm response after last season's costly cleanup
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Baltimore officials say they have strengthened winter-weather preparations after last season’s costly, disruptive storms, including reviewing plow routes, equipment, contractor coverage and agency coordination. They urged residents to stock emergency supplies, sign up for BMORE Alert, check on vulnerable neighbors and use cold-weather shelters and warming centers when activated.
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Fires in four cities kill pets, displace residents
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Separate home fires in South Korea and the United States affected pets: a cat was suspected of accidentally starting a fire in an Iksan apartment, while cats died or were injured in fires in Illinois and Ohio. A Nevada fire displaced two residents along with their dog and guinea pig; no human injuries were reported in the incidents described.
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Food Bank Visits Quadruple as Grocery Costs Rise 0.4 Percent
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Rising grocery, fuel and energy costs are squeezing U.S. households, prompting families to plan purchases more carefully and seek help from food banks; providers report sharply increased demand. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, while Pennsylvania residents cited tariffs and the war in Iran as factors adding to grocery pressures.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Residents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.
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Southern Communities Hold, Plan Local Fairs
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Community health fairs in Louisiana, Savannah and Columbus are connecting residents with free screenings, health services, food and other local resources. The events bring together health providers and community organizations to support families facing difficult circumstances.
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Jewish Residents of Judea, Samaria Say Media Gives Skewed Picture of Palestinian Violence, Corruption
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— Nov 3, 2026
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Priya Raman
Local accounts of aid money being misused to support militias deserve more attention than they usually get from reporters.
Fresno Water Main Break Floods Homes, Streets
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A water main ruptured in southeast Fresno early Monday, flooding homes with up to three feet of water and creating a large sinkhole that shut down southbound Clovis Avenue. Residents faced extensive property damage and displacement as crews made repairs; a city official said the pipe was made of thinner material used in some mains built during the 1980s and ’90s.
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Nebraska Medicaid work rules deny 1,090 applications and renewals amid reported confusion
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Nebraska’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.
Communities Seek Military Photos and Host Veterans Day Meals
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Several local outlets and organizations are recognizing military service and community heroism: Mid-Michigan NOW invites deployed service members to share greetings, while a Wisconsin newspaper seeks nominations for everyday holiday helpers. In Peterborough, residents and officials marked Remembrance Sunday with tributes to those killed or affected by war; an Indonesian lawmaker also urged people to carry the spirit of national heroes into efforts to fight poverty and injustice.
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Blacklisted Chinese Military University Gets Its Hands On Powerful American AI Chips
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 1h
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