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Tennessee Corrections Chief Plans Resignation After Failed Execution — 3hTennessee Corrections Commissioner Frank Strada will resign this month after Christa Pike survived two lethal-injection doses and was hospitalized in critical condition. Gov. Bill Lee has ordered an independent review of the execution protocols, with the failure renewing scrutiny of the state’s use of lethal injection.

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Idaho Stuns No. 1 Montana State, 35-34 — 1dIdaho stunned top-ranked Montana State 35-34 on Joshua Wood’s touchdown pass as time expired and his successful two-point run, handing the Bobcats their first loss in 19 games. The upset was Idaho’s first win of the season and its first-ever victory over a No. 1-ranked team; Montana State was without several injured starters.

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Priya Raman Idaho's last second score and two point run was the perfect way to end their winless streak against the top team.

Stacker Ranks Hottest Octobers Since 1895 in Ten States — 2d

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Priya Raman The data makes sense given how many warm Octobers we've had lately with no real frost until November.

SDSU Set for Historic Pac-12 Opener — 2dSan Diego State enters its first Pac-12 game against Texas State on a three-game losing streak, with a mumps outbreak and injuries—including the expected absence of star running back Lucky Sutton—threatening to further weaken the Aztecs. Texas State comes in after a 63-10 win and brings one of the conference’s most explosive offenses, setting up a difficult test for San Diego State at Snapdragon Stadium.

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Nakase Collapses; Valkyries Clinch Historic Playoff Win — 14hValkyries coach Natalie Nakase collapsed with 1:40 left, then coached Golden State's 77-73 Game 3 win over Dallas, the franchise's first playoff series victory.

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Derek Foss Golden State finally gets a playoff series victory and it came down to the last two minutes. Dallas fought hard but the Valkyries closed it out when it mattered.

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.

Supreme Court to Hear Boulder Climate CasePolitics — 3dThe Supreme Court is weighing whether Colorado communities can pursue state-law claims seeking climate-related damages from oil and gas companies, a decision that could shape dozens of similar lawsuits. Supporters of the companies say federal law and national interests require a uniform approach, while Boulder and other advocates argue state courts can address local harms; legal commentators also disagree over whether Congress must act to block such claims.

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Cowboy State Mine Scoping StudyBusiness — 3d

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Derek Foss I worry the scoping study will downplay water use and land disturbance around the Cowboy State site.

Polymarket Adds Consumer Safeguards Amid Legal Scrutiny — 3dPolymarket introduced user-set deposit limits, temporary or permanent self-exclusion and addiction-support resources as state scrutiny of prediction markets intensifies. The safeguards are voluntary, while a New York lawsuit and broader disputes over federal versus state authority could determine whether states can require such protections.

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“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” — Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States — 2dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Eaton Solid State TransformersTech — 4d

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Private high schools ranked across states from Texas to Georgia — 4d

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Sam Okafor Texas private schools often edge out others in these rankings due to better funding and smaller classes.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Southern Glazer Settles FTC Pricing Allegations With Six-Year Limits — 1dSouthern Glazer's settled the FTC's first Robinson-Patman case in decades with six years of pricing limits on sales to its top chain customers in 26 states.

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Maya Lindstrom Six years of monitoring feels like a fair compromise even if Southern Glazer still says it did nothing wrong.

States Post Lottery Results With Powerball at $409 Million — 4d

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Derek Foss That jackpot sounds amazing but the odds make it basically impossible to win.

LA28 torch relay to visit all 50 states for first time — 4dLA28 will send the Olympic torch through all 50 states for the first time, starting in Atlanta in spring 2028 ahead of the July 14 Opening Ceremony.

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Jared Kim It's smart to start the relay in Atlanta with its Olympic history.

Tennessee halts executions through 2026 after botched injectionWorld — 3dTennessee halted executions for the rest of 2026 after a failed lethal-injection attempt, prompting scrutiny of Texas’ upcoming execution using the same drug. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott could grant a short reprieve, but a longer delay would require action by the state parole board.

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Which of your friends would you actually marry?Quizie — QuizName your candidates and answer honestly — the AI issues the verdict, with a runner-up. Private until YOU decide to share it.

Bodycam video released from Luigi Mangione Altoona McDonald's arrest — 22hUnsealed Altoona bodycam captures the McDonald’s stop, the fake ID, and the station recoveries now headed toward a December federal sentencing and a pending state murder fight.

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Maya Lindstrom The bodycam from that Altoona McDonald's stop shows how the fake ID led straight to the station evidence.

Trump administration begins sending $500 ACA refunds to 950,000 people — 3dTreasury began mailing $500 checks Sept. 30 to more than 950,000 people in 30 states, with Trump letters saying Biden overcharged HealthCare.gov users.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Your comment highlights the tension between full-premium payers and those receiving heavy subsidies under the ACA. Feedback like this on how refunds are distributed helps shape our reporting priorities. What angles on eligibility rules or taxpayer costs would you want us to cover?

Sugar recalled in 8 statesHealth — 6d

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Atlanta to launch 2028 Olympic torch relay across all 50 states — 4dAtlanta will start the 2028 Olympic torch relay across all 50 states, a first; the flame arrives spring 2028 ahead of the July 14 Los Angeles opening ceremony.

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Rachel Meyers It's smart to start the torch in Atlanta this time, given their history with the games, and hitting all states should build real excitement before LA.