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Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reminded his group to stay silent — 1dDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Army Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal after Iglesias reminded Hegseth’s group to maintain silence and respect at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Veterans Day observances. Pentagon officials said the soldier acted correctly and respectfully, and Hegseth praised his commitment to standards.

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Jared Kim Hegseth made the right call here by backing the standards that keep these ceremonies meaningful for everyone involved.

Army Sentinel Reprimands Hegseth Group at Tomb — 2dAn Army sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s group after members laughed and chatted while taking photos near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a Veterans Day ceremony. The guard reminded them to maintain silence and respect at the memorial, where the Old Guard has stood watch around the clock since 1948; President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance also attended the ceremony.

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Tom Gallagher The sentinel did the right thing enforcing silence at the Tomb no matter who was there.

Pentagon Backs Soldier Who Called Out Hegseth’s Entourage — 1dThe Pentagon is backing up an Army sentinel who demanded silence and respect from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's entourage during a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Money Concepts Invests $133 Million Across Five ETFsFinance — 9hMoney Concepts Capital Corp disclosed new third-quarter positions across five ETFs, spanning small-cap value, semiconductors, long-term bonds, dividends and buybacks, and managed futures. Its largest reported purchases were 1.6 million shares of the small-cap value and managed-futures funds, valued at about $68 million and $50 million, respectively.

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Sam Okafor Money Concepts loading up on small-cap value and managed futures makes sense if they see inflation sticking around.

Owono Undecided on Return After De Miguel’s Death — 1dFC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono has not decided whether or when he will return to football after a collision with Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel during a match led to De Miguel’s death. Coach Carles Manso says the club will respect Owono’s privacy and decision while supporting him and the squad as they cope with the tragedy.

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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.

WalletHub Ranks Wyoming Second Among States for Charitable GivingLifestyle — 4dA WalletHub study ranking states on 17 measures of charitable activity found Wyoming and Minnesota among the most charitable, at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively; Virginia and Pennsylvania also ranked in the top 10. Arizona, by contrast, was the eighth-least charitable state.

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Dana Whitfield Arizona ranking low is surprising since the state has plenty of retirees who could support local causes more.

NCAA Warns Repeat Transfers Have Lower Graduation RatesSports — 2dNCAA data show student-athletes who transfer multiple times graduate at substantially lower rates than athletes who stay at one school or transfer once: across Division I, six-year graduation rates were 71%, 88% and 81%, respectively. The NCAA says the findings raise concerns about transfer and eligibility policies, while the data describe an association rather than proving transfers cause lower graduation rates.

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Chris Dalton The stats show a clear pattern with repeat transfers but don't prove causation, so other issues like academics might drive the moves.

Free family bowling and charity tournaments set across four statesLifestyle — 4dColorado bowling alleys will offer free Family Fest events Nov. 14–15, with a game for each guest and an arcade card for children 16 and younger. Other upcoming bowling fundraisers in Arizona, Iowa and Texas will support families affected by childhood cancer, community events promoting peace and equality, and programs for children with disabilities, respectively.

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AlzeCure Pharma Reports Profit and Potential $3.2B Licensing DealsBusiness — 2dAlzeCure Pharma reported third-quarter net income of SEK 52.27 million, reversing a year-earlier loss, and nine-month net income of SEK 110.76 million. The company said two 2026 licensing agreements—with QuantumCell and Eli Lilly—have potential values of $2.2 billion and more than $1 billion, respectively, excluding royalties, and reported SEK 231.9 million in cash at quarter-end.

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Pope Leo Calls for Care and Humane Treatment on Tour — 5dPope Leo XIV urged men to respect their wives and live with integrity during an open-air Mass in Uruguay, as he concluded the first leg of his Latin America tour. His message came amid a regional femicide crisis, with more than 3,800 gender-related killings of women reported in 2024.

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Billionaire Buffett Says Wealth Doesn't Define Greatness — 5dDespite an estimated $163 billion fortune, Warren Buffett remains in the Omaha home he bought in 1958 and is known for modest habits such as eating at McDonald’s. In his final Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter, he argued that wealth and power do not define greatness, emphasizing kindness and respect for others instead.

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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.

Nmecha rejects claims celebrations promote hate — 5dFelix Nmecha said his crown goal celebration points to his Christian faith and is not intended to promote intolerance or discrimination, after Dortmund supporters criticized its association with the evangelical network Ballers in God. Dortmund has acknowledged fans’ concerns and plans to speak with the midfielder, while emphasizing respect for religious freedom and the club’s shared values.

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AM Best Affirms Insurer Ratings, Revises Texas OutlooksFinance — 3dAM Best affirmed ratings for Arab War Risks Insurance Syndicate, StarStone Insurance SE and Hanover Fire & Casualty, citing their respective capital strength and outlooks; Hanover’s ratings were removed from negative review after added reinsurance improved capitalization. The agency also shifted Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Group’s issuer-rating outlook from negative to stable, citing improved underwriting performance following rate increases and underwriting changes, alongside more favorable weather.

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UAB wins twice; Nicholls edges LionsSports — 6dUAB defeated Nicholls State 70-63 in men’s basketball, with Deuce Jones, Justyn Fernandez and T.J. Caldwell scoring 14, 14 and 12 points, respectively. In women’s basketball, UAB beat South Alabama 73-59, powered by a 34-point performance from Jackson.

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Sam Hunt, Night Ranger join 2027 fair lineupMusic — Nov 6, 2026Night Ranger and Sam Hunt have joined Treaty Oak Revival on the 2027 North Dakota State Fair’s Grandstand lineup, performing July 28, 30 and 29, respectively. More acts are expected, and ticket-sale details have not been announced.

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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.

Volleyball Titles Won, Players Earn Regional HonorsSports — Nov 5, 2026Prep volleyball players across several regions earned postseason recognition, with all-league and all-state teams honoring standouts in Washington, Illinois and South Carolina. Rock Port and Ankeny Christian also claimed state championships in Missouri and Iowa, respectively.

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Illinois New York and Georgia Counties Report Recent Home Sales AveragesBusiness — 6dRecent property reports highlight home sales in Illinois’ Kendall and McHenry counties, where the leading deals in their respective price ranges sold for $285,000 and $244,000. Separate reports list October’s most expensive home sales across six Central New York counties and recent property transactions in Georgia’s Lowndes County.

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Politicians Acknowledge Voter Choices Across RegionsPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Politicians facing electoral setbacks in South Africa and the U.S. said they respected voters’ decisions, with Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry also emphasizing a peaceful transfer of authority. A separate reflection praised voters and poll workers for safeguarding trust in democracy.

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Bulls Lose Two Players to Locker-Room Injuries Against Knicks — Nov 5, 2026Devin Booker left the Suns’ game after taking a hit to the face but returned early in the fourth quarter. In the Bulls’ game against the Knicks, Zach Collins and Jalen Smith went to the locker room with undisclosed and apparent finger injuries, respectively, leaving their availability uncertain.

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Cortes-Acosta holds 23-pound weigh-in edge — Nov 6, 2026Waldo Cortes-Acosta weighed 262 pounds, 23 more than Johnny Walker, ahead of their short-notice heavyweight main event at UFC Vegas 124; both made weight. Co-main event strawweight contenders Tatiana Suarez and Virna Jandiroba also made weight at 115.5 and 116 pounds, respectively.

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Big Walnut and NDCL reach regional semifinals after playoff winsSports — Nov 6, 2026Big Walnut and NDCL advanced to Ohio regional football semifinals with decisive quarterfinal wins, extending their undefeated and historic seasons, respectively. Other local football coverage spotlighted Cardinal Mooney linebacker Rocco Zabel’s standout career and Division I opportunity, and South Range sophomore Alex Hively’s growth and dedication as Scout Team Player of the Week.

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Rogers win races across four statesPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Republicans Jimmy Rogers and Austin Rogers won North Carolina’s 118th state House district and Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, respectively. Kentucky Rep. Hal Rogers also won reelection, extending his long tenure in the U.S. House.

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Nicole Hardy It's good to see Hal Rogers reelected again in Kentucky after all these years in Congress.

China Calls US Midterms Internal Matter but Offers CooperationPolitics — Nov 4, 2026After Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the U.S. midterms, China called the elections an internal matter and said it was ready to maintain communication and cooperation with Washington. Beijing urged both sides to manage disagreements and build a stable relationship based on mutual respect and reciprocity.

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Crow-Armstrong, Bellinger win MLB Platinum Gloves — 6dPete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs and Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees won the 2026 National and American League Platinum Gloves, respectively. The awards combine fan voting with defensive metrics, with Crow-Armstrong leading MLB in outs above average and Bellinger posting standout defensive numbers; the Cubs and Blue Jays also won their leagues’ Team Defense Awards.

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