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Massie: ‘High probability’ Hegseth won’t make it to the end of the year1 source — 1d

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Chris Dalton These early predictions from House members tend to overlook how the administration can adjust on the fly.

India orders 129 betting-site blocks on forged ordersWorld — 7hIndia blocked 129 betting websites after its telecom department received two forged orders purportedly from state high courts. The courts confirmed the orders were fake, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about safeguards in the country’s website-blocking process.

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Maya Lindstrom This raises real questions about how easily forged orders can trigger mass blocks without verification steps.

Study finds blood RNA marker flags ovarian cancer precursorHealth — 1dHoag researchers identified elevated blood levels of the RNA molecule Tu-Stroma as a potential signal of STIC, a microscopic precursor to high-grade serous ovarian cancer that conventional tests and imaging often miss. In the study, the test detected 92.3% of STIC cases and correctly identified 98.2% of healthy participants; researchers say it could eventually help guide care for people at high risk, but further research is needed.

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Readers Invited to Vote in High School Athlete of the Week PollsSports — 2dReaders are being invited to vote in several high school sports polls: Fort Collins girls Athlete of the Week, Virginia boys’ state-meet performance, Vermont boys’ soccer playoff MVP and favorite high school sports photo of October. The polls highlight standout local athletes and memorable performances from across the country.

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Gunnison Reports High-Grade Copper-Zinc in Arizona DrillingBusiness — 1dGunnison Copper reported drilling at its Strong & Harris deposit in Arizona that confirmed a high-grade copper-zinc-silver zone, including 40 feet grading 5.15% copper and 11.99% zinc. The company is conducting metallurgical tests, including flotation, to assess how the sulfide material could be processed; broader drilling at the Gunnison project also returned copper intercepts.

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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.

Marching Bands Win, Chase State TitlesSports — 1dHigh school marching bands across several states are celebrating championship wins or competing for state titles: Colorado’s Legacy High won its record-setting 12th CBA 5A title, while Clarke County won Virginia’s Group 1 championship and Benton heads to Louisiana’s state contest after a major regional victory. In Texas, Pine Tree and San Antonio’s Reagan are among bands competing at the UIL state championships in San Antonio.

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Inman’s Eight Threes Lift Colorado Past San DiegoSports — 13hIan Inman scored a career-high 26 points, hitting eight 3-pointers, as Colorado rallied to beat San Diego 83-75. The Buffaloes overcame a late deficit and 15 turnovers, with 23 assists helping fuel the win.

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Rachel Meyers The Buffaloes did well to overcome fifteen turnovers with twenty three assists, even after trailing late.

Sunny Skies, Mild Temperatures Expected This WeekLifestyle — 2dForecasts call for mostly sunny skies, with highs in the mid-60s to low 70s and overnight lows in the low to mid-40s; a few days may be partly cloudy.

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Derek Foss Looking forward to those sunny days in the 60s, time to finally plant the garden.

Former Pine Bluff aide arrested over alleged $3,613 theftPolitics — 1dFormer Pine Bluff High School administrative assistant Catrena Childress was arrested and charged with felony theft after investigators alleged she stole $3,613 from the school district. The investigation is ongoing; she was booked on a $2,500 bond, and one report says she later posted bond and was released.

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Agree Realty Raises Monthly Dividend 3.4%Finance — 1dAgree Realty declared a 3.4% increase in its monthly common-stock dividend to 27.1 cents per share, with recent AFFO growth and high occupancy cited as signs the payout is supported by operations. Realty Income also raised its monthly dividend, continuing a long record of increases.

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China Crude Imports Hit Seven-Month HighWorld — 1dChina’s crude oil imports rose 9.4% in October to their highest level since March, as refiners resumed buying and replenished inventories after months of drawing down reserves. The increase could tighten global supply and add pressure to oil prices amid ongoing Middle East conflict.

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Maya Lindstrom China buying more oil now will likely drive up prices for everyone if Middle East tensions keep supply tight.

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

101,000 Pounds of Pork Donated to Illinois Food BanksLifestyle — 1dIowa Select Farms and its foundation distributed nearly 9,000 pork loins to Iowa groups hosting Veterans Day events. Separately, Illinois agricultural groups are donating more than 101,000 pounds of pork to food banks, providing families with a highly sought-after source of protein.

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US Sentiment Hits Three-Month High, Beats ForecastsFinance — 5dU.S. consumer sentiment rose to 51 in November from 48 in October, beating expectations and reaching a three-month high as views of personal finances and the economic outlook improved modestly. Confidence remains historically low, though inflation expectations eased; concerns about living costs and market volatility persist.

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Marcus Bell Beating the forecast is welcome yet I worry the gains won't last with markets so shaky right now.

No. 13 Notre Dame routs Detroit Mercy 108-60 — 14hNo. 13 Notre Dame improved to 3-0 with a 108-60 rout of Detroit Mercy, opening with a 22-0 run and having six players score in double figures. Hannah Hidalgo led with 23 points and 10 rebounds while setting the program record for career free throws made, and Anaya Hardy added a career-high 21 points.

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Nicole Hardy Notre Dame's 22-0 start shows how strong their defense is this year, and Hidalgo keeps proving why she's a leader.

“It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night,” — Psalms 92:1–2, New International Version Holy Bible, NCommunity — 3dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

Florida expects season’s coldest air this weekendWeather — 2dA cold front moving across Florida late this week is expected to bring the coolest air of the fall so far, with breezy conditions and weekend highs mostly in the 60s to low 70s. Overnight lows could reach the 40s in Central and Southwest Florida and the mid-50s in South Florida, with rain chances diminishing after the front passes.

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Elena Vasquez Breezy 60s during the day sounds fine but I hope the rain stays away like they say.

Pacheco’s Eight Threes Power UCF Past South Alabama — 15hUCF rallied past South Alabama 76-69 to improve to 3-0, powered by Carmelo Pacheco’s career-high eight 3-pointers and 24 points, matching Dior Johnson’s 24-point effort. Johnson also added nine assists and five steals as the Knights erased a halftime deficit and took the lead for good early in the second half.

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Derek Foss That second half rally from a halftime deficit proves this UCF team has real fight in them.

Turner hits career-high eight threes off bench in Old Dominion winSports — 5dOld Dominion beat Bucknell 82-62 to improve to 3-0, pulling away in the second half behind Jared Turner’s 24 points off the bench, including a career-high eight three-pointers. Adante’ Holiman added 17 points for the Monarchs, while Bucknell fell to 0-2.

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Train collision in Giza derails four carriages, injures 64 — 3dFour passenger-train carriages derailed near Gerza in Egypt’s Giza governorate, injuring at least 64 people according to the Health Ministry, while other reports put the toll as high as 120 to 150. Authorities are investigating the cause, and casualty counts remain uncertain; reports also differ on whether anyone died.

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Priya Raman The injury numbers varying so much between reports makes it hard to know how bad things really were for those involved.

Bomb Threat Clears Dover High; Gas Smell Prompts Staunton DismissalWorld — 6dDover High School dismissed students early and canceled activities after a bomb threat prompted a lockdown and evacuation while police searched the building. Authorities found no credible threat, and the school was cleared to resume normal operations Thursday.

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Four-Star Lineman Jatori Williams Commits to AuburnSports — 22hFour-star offensive lineman Jatori Williams, a top-100 recruit from Phenix City, Alabama, committed to Auburn’s 2027 class after decommitting from Miami. His pledge gives new coach Alex Golesh a highly ranked in-state lineman and bolsters a recruiting class aimed at strengthening Auburn’s offensive line.

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LaVine scores 31 in Kings loss to Magic — 2dZach LaVine scored a game-high 31 points in the Kings’ 107-100 loss to Orlando, briefly leaving with a rolled right ankle before returning. Domantas Sabonis was held scoreless in at least 20 minutes for the first time in his career.

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Allstate Data Shows Sharp Rise in High-Speed Driving Over ThanksgivingAuto — 1dHoliday driving-safety guidance warns of increased risky driving and roadside needs around Thanksgiving, urging motorists to slow down, avoid impairment and distraction, and prepare their vehicles for travel. Florida and Texas officials also announced seasonal safety campaigns and increased enforcement.

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Utah State Posts Historic 118-86 WinSports — 1dUtah State men's basketball routed Utah Tech 118-86, recording one of the highest-scoring games in program history while committing just two turnovers. Graduate guard Hall scored a career-high 35 points, and coach Jacobson earned his 400th career win.

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