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Baptism takes place at Warren County jail2 sources — 23h

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Nicole Hardy It's encouraging to see the jail offering baptisms so inmates can make a fresh start through faith.

“Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly.” — G.K. Chesterton, OrthodoxyCommunity — 18hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly.” — G.K. Chesterton, OrthodoxyCommunity — 18hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Stars Take Political Stands as Fans Respond1 source — 2d

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Maya Lindstrom The backlash shows how divided audiences are, but people can choose what they support.

Democrats debate taking a page from Trump's economic playbook1 source — 2d

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Priya Raman If the goal is stronger growth then looking at past results on taxes and jobs makes sense no matter which party tried it first.

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.

Steelers Tight End Freiermuth Questionable for Bengals With Illness — 4hSteelers tight end Pat Freiermuth was added to the injury report with an illness and is questionable for Sunday night’s AFC North matchup against the Bengals. If he cannot play, Robert Tonyan and Darnell Washington could take on larger roles.

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Chris Dalton Tonyan and Washington will need to step up big if Freiermuth sits out Sunday night.

FAA Grounds US Departures Nationwide Amid Telecom OutageTech — 1dThe FAA halted departures nationwide after communications problems at multiple air traffic control centers, which officials have so far attributed to a telecommunications outage. Authorities say there is no evidence of a deliberate attack but have not ruled out cyberattack or other causes, including a possible AI-related issue, as they investigate; officials said passengers are safe and normal operations may take time to resume.

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Dana Whitfield If this turns out to be an AI glitch, someone needs to explain why that risk was accepted in the first place.

Viktor Frankl on the one freedom no one can take awayCommunity — 3dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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NetChoice Sues New York Over Social-Media Warning-Label LawTech — 22hNetChoice sued New York to block a law requiring social media platforms with features such as infinite scrolling and autoplay to display mental-health warning labels, arguing the repeated notices compel speech and violate the First Amendment. The law is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2027, and the lawsuit itself does not pause enforcement.

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Chris Dalton The 2027 start date gives plenty of time to fight this in court before platforms have to overhaul their designs.

Republicans show little appetite to break with Trump — 1dAfter sweeping midterm losses, Republicans acknowledged they had lost touch with voters, citing high costs and concerns about health care and support for working people. Despite the defeat, party leaders showed little appetite for breaking with President Trump and focused on advancing their agenda before Democrats take control of Congress in January.

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Chelsea Beat Man City to Take WSL Lead — 1dChelsea host league leaders Manchester City in a pivotal Women’s Super League clash, with only two points separating the sides after Chelsea’s recent draws allowed City to move top. Both teams know a win could significantly shape the title race.

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

Trump Urges Senate Passage of Bipartisan Permitting Bill Before Democrats Take Over — 5dPresident Donald Trump urged senators Sunday to pass a bipartisan bill that would speed permits for pipelines, mines and power plants before Democrats take over Congress.

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Mayo Clinic names AI leader Callstrom as next CEOHealth — 1dMayo Clinic has elected physician-scientist Matthew R. Callstrom, a longtime leader in clinical care, strategy and AI, as its next president and CEO. He is set to take over Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Gianrico Farrugia, who will remain through the end of 2026 to support the transition.

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Derek Foss A physician-scientist at the top makes sense for balancing care and innovation at a place like Mayo.

The vanity economy is taking over America’s downtowns2 sources — 6d

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Sam Okafor My neighborhood got three new skincare places last year alone. It brings in crowds but the rents keep pushing out normal everyday businesses.

Army Sentinel Reprimands Hegseth Group at Tomb — 3dAn Army sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s group after members laughed and chatted while taking photos near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a Veterans Day ceremony. The guard reminded them to maintain silence and respect at the memorial, where the Old Guard has stood watch around the clock since 1948; President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance also attended the ceremony.

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Tom Gallagher The sentinel did the right thing enforcing silence at the Tomb no matter who was there.

What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Pew: 79% of married women take husbands’ namesLifestyle — 5dTaking a husband’s surname remains the most common choice for married women, but younger generations are more likely to keep their names or consider alternatives such as hyphenating or combining surnames. Surveys also show that women with postgraduate degrees are more likely to keep their surnames than women with bachelor’s degrees.

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Derek Foss I kept my maiden name and never regretted it once we had kids.

Hungary Seizes $19.5 Million in Ex-Minister Probe — 1dHungary’s anti-corruption authorities seized about $19.5 million in cash hidden in forests, buildings and safes during an investigation into former National Development Minister Miklós Seszták, who is accused of taking bribes tied to public contracts. The case is part of a broader government drive to investigate alleged corruption under Viktor Orbán, whose allies have characterized the probes as political persecution.

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Elena Vasquez Recovering millions hidden in forests and safes makes the bribery claims in those contracts look very credible.

Corpus Christi Council Backs Ban on Short-Term Rentals in HomesPolitics — 3dCorpus Christi’s City Council voted to advance a ban on short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods, responding to residents’ complaints about noise, parking and disruptions and doubts that stricter rules could be enforced. Rentals would remain allowed in multifamily areas, and the council is scheduled to take a final vote on the proposal Nov. 17; the changes would take effect in 2027 if approved.

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Democrat Urges Senate GOP to Reauthorize FISA Section 702 Before Majority Shift — 2dHouse Intelligence Committee ranking member Jim Himes pushed Senate Republican leadership Tuesday to reauthorize a warrantless spying tool before Democrats take the majority.

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Manchester United Appoints Pochettino — 3dManchester United has formally contacted U.S. Soccer and is pursuing Mauricio Pochettino as a replacement for Michael Carrick, with the club and federation needing to agree on compensation. Pochettino’s release clause is reportedly about $10 million, and he may remain with the U.S. team for its upcoming matches before taking charge at United.

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Richmond’s Jack McCaffery Takes Leave After Cancer Diagnosis — 6dRichmond basketball forward Jack McCaffery is taking indefinite medical leave after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and has begun treatment at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. His family, Richmond and Penn Medicine expressed confidence in his care and support for his recovery; no return timeline has been announced.

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Envoys Plan Moscow-Dublin Talks With Putin, Zelenskyy — 3dU.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with Kushner saying the trip would take place Thursday. The envoys also plan to travel to Dublin for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Chris Dalton Kushner and Witkoff meeting both leaders directly might finally break the deadlock if they stay neutral.

Sen.-elect El-Sayed to Be Sworn In Using Quran — 2dSen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-Mich.) will be sworn in with the Quran when he takes office in January. El-Sayed, the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, is currently deciding w… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Justices From Both Sides Question Sun Valley Orchards Lawyer on H-2A Penalties — 3dThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday for Department of Labor vs. Sun Valley Orchards, with the justices taking turns grilling the latter's lawyer.

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