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Explosion at Turkish steel plant sparks fire amid injury reports — 2dAn explosion at the HABAŞ steel plant in İzmir’s Aliağa district sparked a major fire, bringing firefighters and medical teams to the scene. Local reports say workers were injured and some may be trapped, but authorities have not confirmed the number or their conditions.

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Derek Foss Authorities should confirm the injury count fast so families in Aliağa aren't left guessing.

Wellston Schools Condemn KKK Costume PhotosPolitics — 1dPhotos of current and former Wellston students wearing Ku Klux Klan costumes at an off-campus Halloween gathering sparked outrage and renewed concerns about racism in the Oklahoma community. The school district condemned the images but has not disclosed whether students faced discipline; some participants apologized, while a former student who described past racial harassment called for accountability.

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Colton Dixon says Charlie Kirk assassination sparked personal awakening1 source — Nov 2, 2026

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Profiles tout realtors with up to 2000 transactions across five marketsBusiness — 2dPromotional profiles tout real estate agents in Brentwood, The Villages, Sparks, Northeast Minneapolis and Ocean Pines, highlighting their transaction histories, sales volumes and local-market expertise. Each describes data-driven guidance and tailored strategies for buyers and sellers, with specialties ranging from urban homes to coastal and investment properties.

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Priya Raman Numbers like that make me think these profiles are mostly ads but some buyers might still want a smaller operation.

Hawks Rally Past Nets 124-121 After 17-Point Deficit — 3dThe Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121, extending their winning streak to four and leaving Brooklyn 2-7 after another late-game collapse. Jalen Johnson scored 30 for Atlanta, while Day’Ron Sharpe recorded his first career triple-double and Mikel Brown Jr. sparked a late Nets surge.

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Nicole Hardy Jalen Johnson dropping 30 was the difference. Atlanta's streak feels earned after grinding out that comeback.

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.

Marshall totals 335 yards in 33-32 Kansas lossSports — 5dKansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall returned from a lower-leg injury against UCF and sparked a dramatic comeback, throwing for 210 yards and rushing for 125 and two touchdowns in a narrow 33-32 loss. His dual-threat performance underscored his importance to the Jayhawks’ offense as they pursue a bowl-eligible finish.

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Eagles bench Tanner McKee to start Joe Milton against Giants — Nov 4, 2026The Eagles are benching Tanner McKee and will start Joe Milton against the Giants, hoping the change sparks an offense struggling through a six-game losing streak. The move follows McKee’s three losses as starter while Jalen Hurts is sidelined.

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Derek Foss Benching McKee after three starts puts too much blame on him when the whole offense has been bad.

Data center growth sparks protests over water shortages in Indonesia and MalaysiaEnvironment — 3dResidents in Batam are protesting amid water outages as data centers expand, although local officials cite drought and an electrical fault, and say the nearby data-center park draws from a separate reservoir. Across Malaysia and Indonesia, the AI-fueled boom is also raising concerns about strain on water and power supplies, pollution and flooding, prompting calls for careful planning and stronger safeguards.

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Rachel Meyers The protests make sense if data centers keep expanding without fixing the shared water shortages affecting everyone in Batam.

Viral video of group in KKK-style robes sparks outrage in Texas2 sources — Oct 27, 2026

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Nicole Hardy The outrage makes sense since these robes are tied to a history of violence that still affects families here today.

El-Sayed’s Senate Win Sparks Arab Celebrations — 6dAbdul El-Sayed’s Senate victory as the first Muslim American senator prompted celebrations among Arab communities, who embraced his use of Arabic expressions such as “habibi” and “hamdulillah.” In his victory speech, he used “habibi” to rib Vice President JD Vance, turning a moment of political pushback after Islamophobic attacks into a source of cultural pride.

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Haitian Gang Leader Seeks UN Mediation Amid ClashesWorld — Nov 2, 2026400 Mawozo leader Wilson Joseph wrote the U.N. on Nov. 1 seeking a mediation delegation, warning Bukele’s troop deployment could spark reprisals harming Haitian civilians first.

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Elena Vasquez Negotiating with a gang leader only hands him more legitimacy and the UN would be better off focusing on real security solutions for the country.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Martha Stewart apologizes after homeless person Halloween costume sparks backlash — Nov 2, 2026Martha Stewart issued a public mea culpa when her Halloween costume appeared to offend people. The lifestyle guru has since deleted a photo on Instagram of her wearing torn cloth… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Bruising visible on Trump's face sparks online speculation2 sources — Oct 25, 2026

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Priya Raman Trump probably just bumped into something or had a minor procedure. People read too much into every little thing.

Serbia Detains 10 Officers Over Alleged Detainee TorturePolitics — Nov 3, 2026Serbian authorities detained nine serving police officers and one former officer on suspicion of torturing and intimidating people held during anti-corruption protests in Belgrade in 2025. The arrests are the first major actions over alleged police violence during demonstrations sparked by a deadly railway-station collapse.

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Nojus Indrusaitis scores 30 as Cal tops Radford 84-70Sports — Nov 3, 2026Cal pulled away late to beat Radford 84-70, led by Nojus Indrusaitis’ game-high 30 points. Jake Wilkins’ alley-oop dunk helped spark the Golden Bears after Radford had closed within one, and Cal finished with 17 3-pointers.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Demond Williams Jr. Expected to Start for Washington vs. Penn State if HealthySports — Nov 2, 2026Washington coach Jedd Fisch said Demond Williams Jr. is expected to start against Penn State if his injured rib holds up. Williams came off the bench to spark Washington’s 17-10 comeback win over Nebraska, while starter Elijah Brown and the offense had struggled.

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Cardinals Bench Brissett for Minshew During Cowboys Game — Nov 1, 2026The Cardinals benched Jacoby Brissett against the Cowboys after he struggled, completing 10 of 23 passes for 119 yards and an interception. Backup Gardner Minshew sparked the offense, helping Arizona score two touchdowns, though the change does not necessarily signal a permanent shift at quarterback.

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Jury Selection Opens in Retrial Over Deadly Palisades FireWorld — Nov 2, 2026Jonathan Rinderknecht is facing a federal retrial over allegations that he set a small brush fire in January 2025 that smoldered and later became the deadly Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of structures. His first trial ended in a hung jury, with 10 jurors favoring acquittal; prosecutors have narrowed the charges, while the defense argues fireworks sparked the initial blaze and that the later wildfire was separate.

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National Sandwich Day in NYCLifestyle — Nov 1, 2026New York’s sandwich scene reflects the city’s cultural diversity, from Vietnamese bánh mì and Argentinian milanesa to a French-style jambon-beurre, as new shops and food tours celebrate the sandwich’s local appeal. In Beirut, a pricey chicken sandwich has sparked debate over widening economic inequality, even as strong sales show some customers can still afford luxury dining.

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AMD Raises 2027 Revenue Growth OutlookBusiness — Nov 2, 2026AMD faces a roughly 9% options-implied swing as it reports quarterly results after the market closes, with Wall Street expecting about $1.95 in adjusted earnings per share and $13.1 billion in revenue. After a sharp selloff amid chip-sector weakness and concerns sparked by Intel’s PC outlook, investors will focus on whether AMD’s client business holds up and data-center growth sustains its momentum.

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Salt once decided who ate, who ruled, and who rebelled — Oct 24, 2026Before refrigeration, Kurlansky claims, salt alone preserved food across seasons and oceans, so the hunt for it built trade, funded empires, and sparked tax revolts.

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GPS Detour Helps Save Georgia Family of 14World — Oct 26, 2026A GPS detour led Casey Sparks to a Georgia home engulfed in flames, where he and his son alerted and helped rescue a family of 14. Everyone escaped unharmed, but the house was destroyed; the fire’s cause remains under investigation.

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Arizona voters back grocery tax cap but reject mileage taxPolitics — Nov 2, 2026Arizona election changes have sparked debate over voter ID and mail voting: a ballot measure requiring ID for mail ballots was trailing in early returns, while supporters of a separate proposal said it would strengthen safeguards and speed results, and critics warned it could undermine mail voting. A new law also lets voters who drop off early ballots show ID to bypass signature verification, though officials cautioned that close races may still take time to call.

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Toledo Orders Evacuations After Chemical Leak at Tank Terminal — Oct 21, 2026Nearly 1,000 Ohio residents were ordered to evacuate Tuesday night after a hazardous chemical leak sparked explosion fears.

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