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Kim Yo Jong accuses UN chief of bias — 12hKim Yo Jong accused U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres of taking South Korea’s side after he urged the two Koreas to ease tensions through dialogue. The dispute follows a landmine blast near the border that injured South Korean soldiers; Seoul blames North Korea, which denies responsibility.

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Dana Whitfield The UN chief urging talks after the landmine blast looks neutral to me, not biased toward Seoul. North Korea's denial does not change that.

Delaware Posts 49% Holiday Airport Traffic Increase Amid Mixed State ResultsTravel — 1hU.S. holiday air travel hit record levels in 2025, averaging more than 2.53 million passengers daily—8.2% above pre-pandemic levels—with the sharpest surges at small regional airports. State trends varied, including increases in South Dakota, Georgia and Massachusetts and declines in Mississippi and Tennessee, as federal infrastructure funding supports airport upgrades.

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Priya Raman Mississippi and Tennessee dropping while others rise suggests their airports might be missing out on needed improvements.

South Carolina Tree Arrives, Capitol Tree Resumes JourneyLifestyle — 1dSouth Carolina’s official Christmas tree arrived at the State House ahead of its November lighting ceremony. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, meanwhile, made a stop in Idaho Falls on its cross-country trip after a crash in Billings temporarily delayed its journey.

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England call up uncapped spinner Patterson-White for South Africa Test series — 1dEngland have selected uncapped Nottinghamshire left-arm spinner Liam Patterson-White, the County Championship’s leading spinner with 42 wickets, as their only specialist spinner for a three-Test tour of South Africa; Shoaib Bashir will join the Lions. Jacob Bethell also returns from injury, while selectors say the squad’s other spin options and South Africa’s pace-friendly Highveld conditions offer flexibility.

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Jared Kim Bethell returning is a boost but the squad still looks light on spin options for those pace friendly pitches.

South Carolina State beats Chicago State 82-67 — 2dSouth Carolina State beat Chicago State 82-67 as Noah Treadwell scored 22 points; Mike Price led the Cougars with 26. Chicago State’s next game is at Cal Baptist.

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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.

Pope Leo Urges South America to Bridge Divides — 3dPope Leo urged South Americans to bridge political and national divisions and work together on shared challenges during an outdoor Mass in Uruguay attended by tens of thousands, many of whom waited in heavy rain. His 12-day tour will continue to Argentina and Peru, where he spent decades as a missionary.

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No. 20 South Carolina seeks fifth straight win at ArkansasSports — 1dNo. 20 South Carolina, riding a four-game winning streak after beating Texas A&M 17-9, visits struggling Arkansas, which has lost four of its last five games after falling 26-23 to Auburn. The Gamecocks are favored, and quarterback LaNorris Sellers is expected to play despite an ankle injury.

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Reports: Georgia-South Carolina Port Plan AbandonedLifestyle — 3dA planned mega-port terminal on the Savannah River has been abandoned after two decades, with insiders saying the Georgia-South Carolina project was flawed from the outset. Other Georgia-focused coverage highlights Democratic gains in the state’s House races and Andrew Young’s civil-rights and public-service legacy.

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Florida expects season’s coldest air this weekendWeather — 1dA 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.

Pope Leo Credits Doctors for Cancer Recovery on South America Flight — 3dPope Leo XIV said he was confident his South American trip would proceed despite recent lung cancer surgery, crediting his doctors and faith for his recovery. He also said he was proud to vote as an American in the U.S. midterms, while declining to comment on the results.

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Tom Gallagher Proud to hear an American Pope still voting in our midterms even while leading the Church abroad.

South Dakota State rushes for 259 yards in 41-15 win over Northern IowaSports — 3dSan Diego State edged Washington State 26-20, while South Dakota State routed Northern Iowa 41-15 behind a 259-yard rushing effort. In South Dakota high school football, a walk-off touchdown featuring a backward pass and three laterals sent a team to the 9A title game; West Orange-Stark also beat Hardin-Jefferson 65-15.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

ANC narrowly leads early South African election tallyPolitics — 5dWith ~12% counted, South Africa's ANC had about 32% in early municipal results, narrowly ahead of the DA at 31%, versus 46% for the ANC in 2021.

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Sam Okafor Early numbers like these often shift once more rural areas report in.

Crews Battle Fires in Maryland, Baltimore, South DakotaWeather — 3dFires destroyed a home in Freeland, Maryland, and damaged a vacant row home in Baltimore’s Central Park Heights; no injuries were reported in either blaze, and the Baltimore fire’s cause remains under investigation. Separately, crews responded to a reported structure fire in Piedmont, South Dakota, where reports of explosions and oxygen bottles involved remain unconfirmed.

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Madison Huang Cancels South Korea Visit — 3dNvidia executive Madison Huang canceled her planned South Korea visit, including government and business meetings, citing family reasons; the company’s AI Day Seoul event will proceed as scheduled. Some reports speculated the cancellation could be linked to allegations involving people close to her father, CEO Jensen Huang, but no connection has been confirmed.

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12 Migrants Die Off Crete, 105 RescuedWorld — 1dRescue operations south of Crete left 20 migrants dead, two missing and 133 rescued over the weekend, including 12 bodies recovered from a boat on Monday; authorities are investigating the deaths. The tragedy comes as arrivals from Libya to Crete surge, prompting Greek officials to prepare additional reception facilities.

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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?Quizie — QuizThe internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.

Buccaneers Seek Sole NFC South Lead Against BearsSports — 3dThe Buccaneers moved into sole possession of first place in the NFC South after the Saints beat the Browns and the Panthers and Falcons lost; a win over the Bears would strengthen Tampa Bay’s lead. Separately, Chicago could take over first place in the NFC North with a win over Tampa Bay followed by a Vikings loss to Buffalo.

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South Korea stocks plunge 8%, circuit breaker triggered as chip shares tumble1 source — 4d

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Nicole Hardy This kind of circuit breaker trigger usually points to broader export worries for the whole economy.

South Dakota wins first Summit League tournament matchSports — 3dSouth Dakota’s women’s soccer team earned its first Summit League Championship victory, beating Omaha 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless 110 minutes to reach the semifinals. The Coyotes also finished ninth at the collegiate triathlon championships, which were changed to a run-bike-run duathlon because of flooding.

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Miami to host NBA All-Star Weekend for first time since 1990Sports — 1dMiami is set to host NBA All-Star Weekend in February 2028, its first time hosting since 1990. The Miami International Boat Show’s move to another weekend cleared a longstanding scheduling and hotel-capacity conflict, allowing the league to return its showcase to South Florida.

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Three Charged With Murder in Columbia Apartment ShootingWorld — 1dIn Columbia, South Carolina, two more people were arrested in connection with the Oct. 8 fatal shooting of Lawrence Long, joining a third suspect already charged; all three face murder and burglary charges. Separately, three people were arrested after an assault involving gunfire on Claudell Lane in Columbia, Missouri; no injuries were reported.

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Northern Kentucky favored on road against South DakotaSports — 6dNorthern Kentucky and South Dakota, both 1-0 after major offseason roster changes, meet in a nonconference basketball game with NKU favored by 2.5 points after its win over UTEP. Previews point to NKU’s stronger ratings and promising opener, while noting South Dakota’s home-court record and fast pace; one betting analysis favors the Norse, despite the Coyotes’ historical home strength.

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Cold Snap Brings Frost Risk Across U.S. RegionsWeather — 5dCold air is expected to bring a sharply chillier weekend to South Korea and parts of Alabama, the Chicago area and Texas, with frost or near-freezing temperatures possible in some locations. Rain is forecast in parts of South Korea and Texas, while temperatures are expected to rebound in some U.S. areas next week.

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Publix Plans November Stores in Georgia, South CarolinaBusiness — 5dPublix is expanding across the Southeast, with new stores recently opened in North Carolina and Englewood, Florida, and additional locations planned for Georgia and South Carolina later in November. A Marion Oaks, Florida, store is nearing completion and is expected to open early next year.

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Domestic violence arrests span California, South CarolinaPolitics — 4dA 34-year-old man in Roseville, California, was arrested after police used a flash-bang device to serve a warrant stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident; he faces felony charges including assault and false imprisonment. In Sumter County, South Carolina, Aaron James Calcutt was arrested after allegedly assaulting a victim and firing a gun near them, and is charged with first-degree domestic violence and possession of a firearm by a felon.

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Pope Leo XIV's South American tour and Vatican meetings

North Korea incidents heighten tensions with South Korea