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Texas Legislators Pre-File Multiple Bills for New Session
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Nicole Hardy
I hope these pre-filed bills actually tackle school funding instead of adding more restrictions.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Elect 2027-28 Session Leaders
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Pennsylvania lawmakers elected leadership for the 2027–28 session as Democrats prepare to take a Senate majority: House Democrats kept their leadership team, while Republicans chose a new appropriations chair and caucus administrator. Regional House Democrats also selected Rep. Lindsay Powell to lead the Allegheny and Southwest delegation and Rep. Ben Waxman to chair the Philadelphia delegation.
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Right-Leaning Outlets Urge Decisive Action in Lame-Duck Session
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Sam Okafor
They should focus on border security funding if they're serious about getting things done now.
Lawmakers confront midterm upheaval, big to-do list as Congress returns for lame-duck session
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Sam Okafor
The to-do list looks heavy after all the upheaval, but lame duck time usually means little gets finished before the new crowd arrives.
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FBI Pulls Plug On North Korean ‘FaceStealer’ Scheme That Swiped $400 Million In Crypto
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
Fed drops October 2027 policy decision
Kevin Warsh
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The Federal Reserve’s tentative 2027 calendar replaces the October rate-setting meeting with a session devoted to long-term monetary strategy, leaving seven scheduled policy decisions. The change is intended to allow more time for strategic discussion and fuller data review, and the calendar revision itself does not signal a shift in interest-rate policy.
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Maya Lindstrom
I doubt this change signals anything major on rates but it does reduce chances for timely tweaks.
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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Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Theft, Domestic Violence Measures
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Oklahoma lawmakers passed measures targeting organized retail theft, domestic violence, human trafficking and other public safety issues. In Wisconsin, Democrats won control of both legislative chambers and selected leaders ahead of the new session.
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Kemp Rules Out Special Session On Maps Or Powers After Bottoms Win
Brian Kemp
— Nov 4, 2026
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he will not call a special legislative session to redraw districts or limit the governor’s powers after Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won the election. He said he would respect voters’ decision, while noting lawmakers may need to address budget issues before January’s regular session.
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Texas, North Carolina Debate Marijuana Policy
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Texas Democrats have introduced bills for the 2027 session that would legalize recreational marijuana, allow limited home growing and establish a regulated retail market, with proposals differing on taxes and local controls. New Hampshire Democrats are also weighing legalization after gaining legislative majorities, despite opposition from the Republican governor.
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SeaPort plans Spokane-Olympia flights for legislative session
Travel
— Nov 5, 2026
SeaPort Airlines will begin twice-weekly, one-hour flights between Spokane’s Felts Field and Olympia Regional Airport on Jan. 8, 2027, offering a direct option for travel during Washington’s legislative session. The seasonal service, launched with the Port of Olympia, has one-way fares starting at $279.
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NY Attorney General to Investigate Building Collapse
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced an investigation is being launched into what made a building collapse in Brooklyn, New York. “The Department of Buildings will conduct a full investigation into this tragedy,” James said Thursday. “And my colleague, the District Attorney of Brooklyn Eric Gonzalez, has also indicated to me that he is launching an investigation into this incident
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Students Share Health Knowledge Across Communities
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Students at colleges and schools gained practical experience promoting health through community education, conference presentations, menstrual-health awareness sessions and hands-on introductions to health careers. The programs covered topics including wellness, health literacy and hygiene while helping students build communication skills and explore health professions.
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Twist Bioscience and BioInvent Set November Investor Conference Dates
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Biotechnology companies Twist Bioscience, Immunocore, BioInvent and 4basebio announced upcoming investor conference appearances or presentations in November and December 2026. BioInvent’s schedule includes five events across Europe, while the other companies will hold conference sessions or an investor briefing to discuss their businesses with investors.
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Maya Lindstrom
Twist Bioscience conferences often highlight their platform tech, which might draw more attention this round.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Bears Plan Indiana Move as Developers Pitch $10B Stadium
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Chicago developers unveiled a $10 billion Bronzeville Lakefront plan centered on a domed Bears stadium, offering to buy the team’s Arlington Heights property as they seek to make the site more attractive. Separately, Illinois lawmakers are weighing a publicly owned stadium framework ahead of the fall veto session, while critics call for protections and property-tax relief for taxpayers statewide.
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Harrisburg Sale Grosses $18.8M, Filly Fetches $800K
Sports
— Nov 2, 2026
Coffeeshop Hanover, a Chapter Seven filly and full sister to award-winning trotter Maryland, topped the opening session of the Standardbred Horse Sale in Harrisburg, selling for $800,000. The session grossed $18.8 million, with the average price up about 13% from the previous year, signaling a strong start to the sale.
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Deftones Revive Eros Track Live After 18 Years
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Deftones performed “Melanie,” a rarely played song from their unfinished Eros sessions, for the first time since 2008 during a 20-song set at their Dia de los Deftones festival in San Diego. The album was shelved after bassist Chi Cheng’s 2008 car accident and has remained unreleased; reports of leaked Eros recordings earlier this year have renewed interest in the material.
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Florida AG Slashes Red Tape On Rifles, Shotguns Covered By National Firearms Act
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 3h
Michigan House Republicans Select Kunse to Lead Caucus in 2027
Tom Kunse
— Nov 5, 2026
Michigan House Republicans selected Rep. Tom Kunse to lead their caucus in the 2027–28 session, succeeding Matt Hall, as they seek to rebuild their majority. Republicans also chose Sen. Roger Hauck to lead their Senate caucus; Democrats will control both chambers and the governor’s office in 2027.
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Sundareshan Elected Arizona Senate President-Elect
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Arizona Democrats selected Tucson state Sen. Priya Sundareshan as Senate president for the 2027 session, making her the first Indian American to lead the chamber. Her election follows Democrats’ capture of both legislative chambers while retaining the governor’s office, giving the party unified control of state government for the first time since 1966; Sundareshan says her priorities include delivering practical results for residents.
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Nevada Democrats Elect Edgar Flores as Senate Majority Leader
Edgar Flores (politician)
— Nov 5, 2026
Nevada Senate Democrats elected state Sen. Edgar Flores of Las Vegas as majority leader for the upcoming legislative session, succeeding Nicole Cannizzaro, who will become attorney general. Flores and caucus leaders say they will focus on affordability, housing and health care, school funding, worker protections and economic opportunity.
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Wisconsin Republicans elect Bradley as new Senate minority leader
Julian Bradley
— Nov 5, 2026
Michigan Democrats elected Kevin Hertel majority floor leader and Darrin Camilleri majority leader for the next legislative session. Wisconsin Senate Republicans chose Julian Bradley as minority leader after Democrats won control of the Senate, with Bradley saying the caucus will continue to focus on tax relief, economic opportunity and its core priorities.
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Nyquist Filly Tops Third Session at $725,000
Sports
— Oct 20, 2026
The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings sale saw steady trade, with a Constitution colt topping the opening session at $360,000 and a Nyquist filly leading the third session at $725,000. Through three sessions, 811 yearlings sold for $48.64 million, averaging $59,875.
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FBI Pulls Plug On North Korean ‘FaceStealer’ Scheme That Swiped $400 Million In Crypto
The FBI cracked down on a North Korean operation to secretly hack tech employees' webcams and steal hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency from their colleagues on video calls.
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Nutrien beats sales estimates but misses on profit
Finance
— Nov 4, 2026
Nutrien reported third-quarter sales of $6.06 billion, topping estimates of $5.91 billion. The fertilizer and agricultural-products company also compares favorably with chemical-industry peers on earnings, dividends and analyst outlook, while its shares rose in a broadly positive Canadian market session.
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Grants and public sessions boost several women’s golf programs
Sports
— Oct 28, 2026
Women’s golf programs are expanding support and access through new funding and public opportunities: Chicago State received a $2,000 grant, Yass Golf Club’s beginner clinics received equipment funding, and Youngstown State is reopening indoor practice sessions to the public to raise money for its team. The initiatives support student-athletes and help more women and community golfers develop their games.
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Animal Shelters Plan Santa Photo Fundraisers
Lifestyle
— Nov 2, 2026
Animal shelters in St. Cloud, Evansville and Laurel are holding holiday pet-photo sessions with Santa in November, directing proceeds to animal care. A shelter in Blackrod is also organizing a Christmas market with Santa photos for dogs and is seeking stallholders to help raise funds.
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San Diego and UK Workshops Offer Wreath Making with Wine and Charity
Lifestyle
— Nov 2, 2026
Holiday wreath-making workshops invite beginners and experienced crafters to create seasonal decorations, with offerings ranging from fresh greenery and refreshments in San Diego to family-friendly craft sessions in Shrewsbury and air-plant designs. A Sheffield-area workshop will also raise money for Hope English School through ticket sales.
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UK Stocks Dip as Banks, Miners Weigh
Finance
— Oct 20, 2026
UK stocks fell in recent sessions as bank and mining shares weighed on the FTSE 100, with oil-price volatility, corporate earnings and expectations of a Bank of England rate hike adding to investor concerns. Gains in pharmaceutical and consumer companies partly cushioned the market’s decline in one session.
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Major Inflation Indicator Hits Highest Rate Since Biden Era
Pete Peterson · 2 min · 3h
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