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T-Mobile T-Mix plans let customers swap phone deals for streaming and gaming perks
Business
— Oct 26, 2026
T-Mobile says T-Mix Loaded delivers over $4,320 a year in value for a family of three, with choosable Picks for streaming, gaming and phone deals from November.
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Sam Okafor
This could work if you don't need a new phone every couple years, but it still feels like they're just moving the costs around.
US Sues Lyft, Seeks $53M for Disabled Riders
Business
— 2d
The Justice Department sued Lyft, alleging it routinely denied rides to people with disabilities, including passengers with service animals and mobility devices, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The suit seeks $53 million for affected riders and a court order requiring Lyft to change its policies and train staff and drivers.
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Elena Vasquez
Requiring training and policy changes for Lyft sounds fair if it stops these repeated denials.
Dolphins Place Malik Willis on Injured Reserve
Malik Willis
— 3d
Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis is dealing with a persistent groin injury that visibly limited his mobility and contributed to a poor performance in Miami’s loss to Detroit. Coach Jeff Hafley is awaiting medical updates, with backup Kyle McCord next in line if Willis cannot play against Indianapolis.
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SpaceX Reportedly Eyes Boost Mobile Deal
Tech
— Nov 2, 2026
Washington Post reports SpaceX in talks to buy Boost Mobile or gain network access; Musk met EchoStar's Ergen last month as SpaceX targets $1 trillion revenue in 2027.
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Dana Whitfield
Boost's network needs serious upgrades, so SpaceX might be the only one willing to invest.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 11h
SS United States Begins Final Voyage Toward Reef
World
— 3d
The historic SS United States is scheduled to leave Mobile and be sunk off Florida’s Gulf Coast on Nov. 12, creating what officials say will be the world’s largest artificial reef and a new tourism draw. After extensive cleanup and removal of artifacts, the project is proceeding despite a preservation group’s environmental lawsuit; a judge denied its initial bid to halt the sinking.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
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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Coffee Shops Announce Closures, One Plans Relocation
Lifestyle
— 2d
Several cafes are announcing closures or pauses: West Wittering’s Story by the Beach plans to shut for winter and reopen in spring 2027, while Philadelphia’s Thank You Thank You will leave Jewelers Row and move to a larger location. Westfield Station Cafe has closed after nine years, and Fort Wayne Coffee Club will end its Huntington storefront service while continuing delivery, its mobile cart and other operations.
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SpaceX in talks to buy Boost Mobile or use its network, Washington Post reports
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— Nov 2, 2026
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Rachel Meyers
Using the network without buying makes more sense so SpaceX avoids running a whole phone company.
Alabama Getaways Span Gulf Beaches, Lakes, Historic Towns
Lifestyle
— 2d
Alabama offers varied getaways and communities, from Gulf Shores’ quieter lagoon-and-Gulf beaches to Oxford and Pell City’s lake recreation and walkable downtowns. Near Birmingham and Mobile, Gardendale and Saraland add small-town charm, green spaces, trails, local dining, and comparatively affordable living.
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Michigan launches platform replacing 14-year unemployment system
Business
— 2d
Michigan has launched MiUI, a mobile-friendly unemployment benefits platform replacing its 14-year-old system after a weeklong transition outage. Claimants will certify and receive payments weekly, while phone-based claim filing and the MARVIN certification line are discontinued; the state says in-person and other assistance remains available.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Mobile Neurosurgeon Found Dead Amid Child Porn Case
Health
— Nov 2, 2026
Mobile neurosurgeon Shawn Clark, 59, who faced multiple child pornography charges, was found dead in a vehicle in an Airport Boulevard parking lot days after being indicted and released on bond. Police said the death did not appear criminal; an autopsy is planned to determine the cause.
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Alabama Records $14.6B Investment Across 234 Projects
Business
— Nov 4, 2026
Alabama employers are hiring across manufacturing, machining, aerospace, automotive and construction sales, with openings reported in Mobile, Auburn and Florence. The state also reported record 2025 business investment, including Airbus’s planned $82 million-plus Mobile expansion expected to add 50 jobs and Epsilon Industries’ $15 million-plus Tuscaloosa project, which is set to secure 26 jobs.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Former Mobile Councilman Charged Over Alleged Terrorist Threats
Politics
— Oct 29, 2026
Former Mobile City Councilman William Carroll was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree making terrorist threats after allegedly threatening Hooters employees in Mobile. Police say employees feared for their safety; Carroll was released on bond and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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Maine Towns Approve Mobile-Home Rent Caps
Politics
— Nov 2, 2026
Voters in Farmington, Standish and Oakland approved citizen-led ordinances to limit mobile-home lot rent increases, responding to concerns about rising housing costs. Farmington’s measure generally caps increases at 3% and creates a board to review requests for larger hikes; Standish and Oakland will also establish local rent-stabilization rules.
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India Char Dham Helicopter Operators Suspend Flights
Business
— Nov 2, 2026
Aviation programs are moving toward production, with ScaleBirds shipping beta assemblies for its scaled P-40 and Electra establishing an Ohio facility for its short-takeoff EL9. Fleet and mobility plans are also progressing: Icelease ordered a Boeing 767 freighter conversion, IndiGo expects its first A350 in 2028, and EHang and a Florida university are pursuing regulatory pathways for advanced air mobility and eVTOL operations.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 12h
Alabama honors eight officers for lifesaving actions
Politics
— Nov 5, 2026
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency honored eight officers from ALEA and the FBI’s Mobile office for courageous and lifesaving actions, including reviving people during medical emergencies. The awards also recognized a SWAT agent who was shot multiple times during a Montgomery operation and received the Purple Heart, along with colleagues who helped secure his emergency care.
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Alta Ares Wins Six NATO Counter-Drone Lots
World
— 6d
French-Ukrainian defense startup Alta Ares won six of 16 lots in NATO’s counter-drone framework, more than any other selected supplier. Its systems will be listed for allied countries to procure through a simplified process without new tenders, covering fixed, transportable and mobile defenses; the framework enables future orders but is not itself a firm purchase commitment.
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Learjet Carrying Nine Crashes Into Greenacres Mobile Home Neighborhood
Sean Duffy
— Nov 1, 2026
Learjet 60 N722BD from Austin crashed near Cresthaven, Florida, on Nov. 1, killing all nine aboard after a roughly 32,000-ft-per-minute dive into a fireball.
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Rutgers coach calls Wisconsin trip a major challenge
Luke Fickell
— Nov 3, 2026
Wisconsin heads into its matchup with Rutgers looking to rebound from a 30-0 loss to Iowa, while Rutgers coach Greg Schiano praised Luke Fickell and warned that the Badgers’ mobile quarterback, offensive weapons and large defensive front pose a major challenge. Wisconsin has beaten Rutgers in all six of their previous meetings.
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Berkeley Student Detained, Sent to Remote ICE Facility
World
— Nov 3, 2026
ICE detained 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and Colombian asylum seeker Paula Albornoz Hernandez at San Francisco International Airport as she prepared to travel to Oregon, then transferred her to California City Detention Facility. Her attorney says the detention is unlawful and is challenging it in court; Berkeley has mobilized legal support while she remains in custody.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Residents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.
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Maine towns face mobile-home rent-control votes
Politics
— Oct 26, 2026
Maine communities are moving to curb mobile-home lot rent increases, with voters in multiple towns weighing local protections and Lewiston considering an inflation-linked cap after residents organized against rising rents and corporate ownership. The push follows state rules requiring advance notice and limiting increases to once a year, but lawmakers declined to set a statewide rent cap, leaving towns to pursue different approaches.
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Tucows narrows net loss as EBITDA rises 39.8 percent
Business
— 6d
Tucows reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of about $100 million, up 1.4% year over year, while gross profit rose 20.5% to $29.1 million and adjusted EBITDA increased 39.8% to $18.6 million; the company attributed much of the profit growth to a one-time mobile-contract renegotiation and growth at Ting. Its net loss narrowed to $10.3 million from $23 million a year earlier, and it retired $149.3 million in Ting preferred units; revenue for the first nine months was $297.2 million, with a net loss of $48.9 million.
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Corporate America’s LGBTQ Ally Has A 99% Democratic Endorsement Record
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 28, 2026
As Americans prepare to vote in November's midterm elections, one of the Democratic Party's most reliable political allies is mobilizing millions of voters and spending millions of dollars to influence the results.
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France Protests Continue Amid Strikes and Clashes
Emmanuel Macron
— Oct 30, 2026
France is bracing for nationwide strikes and demonstrations on November 5, with unions, students and other groups mobilizing amid renewed school blockades. Rail service, schools and public services are expected to face disruption, though the scale of participation remains uncertain and authorities are alert to potential unrest.
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Mobile reports $14.7 million arena fraud
Politics
— Oct 21, 2026
Mobile says a criminal scam transferred $14.7 million to a fraudulent entity in a single transaction tied to construction of the Regions Arena. Federal authorities and outside firms are investigating, while the city is seeking to recover the money and says the project will continue, though the loss could affect future projects.
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Blacklisted Chinese Military University Gets Its Hands On Powerful American AI Chips
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 12h
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