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— Nov 1, 2026
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Tom Gallagher
The interviews with the cast really highlight how much work goes into making these blockbusters feel fresh.
Guildford Plans Market, Towns Spotlight Local Getaways
Lifestyle
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New Hope offers abundant parks, aquatic recreation, golf and nearby fishing, while two Vermont ski-town restaurants highlight locally sourced food and family ties. Guildford is hosting a festive Christmas market and entertainment, and Downtown Batavia is promoting winter shopping, cafés and seasonal activities.
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College basketball odds listed for Marquette-Michigan and four other games
Sports
— 2d
The pages cover college basketball betting matchups involving Saint Peter’s and South Carolina, IU Indy and Southern Indiana, Marquette and Michigan, South Dakota State and Valparaiso, and Colorado and San Diego. Sports Betting Dime says its odds are for entertainment and not wagers, and advises users to follow local gambling laws.
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Sam Okafor
Valparaiso looks like a trap bet against South Dakota State at those numbers.
Ozarks homestead, go-kart park among four family attractions
Lifestyle
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Four U.S. destinations offer distinct outings: Shepherd of the Hills in Missouri combines Ozark history and literary heritage, while Arizona’s Pecan Lake Entertainment and Virginia Beach’s Atlantic Fun Park focus on family attractions. Pennsylvania’s Keystone State Park pairs lake and fall scenery with local ghost stories.
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 16h
Harlem Globetrotters Legend Geese Ausbie Dies at 88
Hubert Ausbie
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Harlem Globetrotters legend Hubert “Geese” Ausbie, known as the “Clown Prince of Basketball” for blending athletic skill with comedy and showmanship, has died at 88. A Philander Smith College standout, he entertained audiences worldwide during a 24-year Globetrotters career and was honored with induction into Arkansas halls of fame and the retirement of his No. 35 jersey.
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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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Holiday Attractions Add Major Light Displays
Lifestyle
— 3d
Holiday light attractions are returning at zoos and other venues: Fort Wayne Zoo’s Wild Lights features more than 1 million lights, while Big Bear Alpine Zoo’s Wild Lights offers themed displays, entertainment, s’mores and a new artisan market. In Idaho, Christmas in Color returns as a drive-through light show at Roaring Springs, with synchronized holiday music.
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Fijian Masked Bee Decline Estimated at 99%
Science
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A newly documented Fijian bee may have lost 99% of its population over 150 years, with climate change, habitat loss and invasive species suspected as contributing factors. Other unrelated stories in the supplied articles cover unusual incidents and entertainment news.
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Stars Gather for Harper’s Bazaar Awards in London
Isla Fisher
— Nov 5, 2026
Harper’s Bazaar’s 2026 Women of the Year Awards brought stars from entertainment, fashion and other fields to London’s Claridge’s hotel to celebrate women shaping culture. Red-carpet highlights included Isla Fisher’s lace gown and a range of standout beauty looks, from bold eye makeup to glossy skin and bobs.
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Chili cook-offs planned across communities
Lifestyle
— Nov 3, 2026
Several communities are hosting chili cook-offs and festivals with live entertainment, crafts and family activities. The events also support charitable causes, including veterans’ services and programs for at-risk children.
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Pope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in Peru
Pope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru
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Food Festivals Span Five Regions This November
Lifestyle
— Nov 4, 2026
Food-and-drink events are bringing local restaurants, chefs and producers together in Abu Dhabi, Walla Walla, Turks and Caicos, and San Clemente. Their offerings range from restaurant tastings and cooking workshops to wine-focused dinners and live entertainment, with the Caribbean festival also raising funds for its community.
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Study Links Legal Sports Betting to Lower Savings
Finance
— Nov 4, 2026
A study of 183,821 U.S. households found that legal online sports betting can reduce savings and investments rather than simply replace other gambling or entertainment spending. Financial harms were greatest for constrained households, with frequent bettors also showing rising credit card debt, less available credit and more overdrafts.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Detroit Installs 70-Foot Christmas Tree
Lifestyle
— Nov 3, 2026
Detroit hoisted a 70-foot Michigan-grown Norway spruce into Campus Martius Park on Nov. 4, beginning preparations for its free annual Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 20. The tree, grown for decades in a Mesick family’s yard, will be decorated as the centerpiece of the celebration, which will include entertainment and more than 1 million lights.
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Democrats Retake Congress as Republican Letlow Wins Louisiana Senate Race
Politics
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Wrestling headlines included Cruz Montana’s rapid rise to WWE’s main roster, while a Rams fan recap praised the defense and special teams after a hard-fought win and criticized missed calls. Trail-running reports covered weekend race results, including series titles for Manuel Merillas and Sara Alonso; entertainment news featured regional celebrity stories, and Louisiana political coverage highlighted Julia Letlow’s Senate victory and a new LSU endowment for students who have been in foster care.
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Druski Signs Netflix Deal for ‘Collect & Praise’
Mike Epps
— Nov 2, 2026
Comedian Druski has signed a multiyear deal with Netflix through 4Lifers Entertainment to develop original projects, with the streamer also licensing select titles from his online catalog. The first series, Collect & Praise, stars Druski as a megachurch pastor and Mike Epps as his deacon and premieres Dec. 1.
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Navy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through Arsenal
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 16h
Southeast fairs offer carnival rides and craft vendors this November
Lifestyle
— Nov 5, 2026
Several community fairs and festivals are underway this November: Fort Myers’ Fair at Fenway South offers rides, food, family attractions and free live entertainment on weekends through Nov. 22, while elementary-school carnivals in North Escambia and the Columbia County Fall Fair are also opening. Fayetteville’s 59th annual Holly Day Fair, a holiday shopping event with about 150 vendors, runs Nov. 5–8.
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
— Quiz
A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Weekend Festivals, Shows Planned Across Three States
Lifestyle
— Nov 4, 2026
This weekend offers several food and entertainment events, including Springfield’s Wingapalooza with live music, Memphis’ 901 Hot Wing Fest benefiting the Memphis Child Advocacy Center, and Baltimore’s Patterson Park Brewfest. Other Baltimore-area options include a Columbia lakefront drone show, the Inner Harbor ice rink’s seasonal opening and a Babyface concert.
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Harry Styles Closes MSG Residency With Knicks Captain Banner Presentation
Harry Styles
— Nov 1, 2026
Harry Styles closed his 30-show Madison Square Garden residency on October 31, receiving a commemorative banner from Knicks captain Jalen Brunson. MSG Entertainment said the sold-out run drew more than 500,000 fans from all 50 states and 79 countries.
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Colts Weigh Trades for Taylor and Downs
Josh Downs
— Oct 31, 2026
The Colts are entertaining trade offers for star running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline, but their premium asking price has yet to be met. The Packers, Vikings, Giants and other teams have shown interest; Green Bay could face added salary-cap complications, while reports identify Minnesota and New York as possible leading contenders.
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Sarasota businesses open, reopen, plan new locations
Business
— Oct 30, 2026
Sarasota’s dining scene is seeing major changes: Alma de España has moved to a newly purchased downtown location, while a Backyard Social dining-and-entertainment venue is planned for Sarasota County in January 2027. Recent changes also include restaurant openings and relocations, alongside closures such as Brick’s Smoked Meats and Nick’s Bar.
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Kansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's Endorsement
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig
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Television turns serious public life into entertainment and pleasure
Books
— Oct 24, 2026
Readers who sense that news, politics, faith, and school now feel more like shows than serious talk get Postman's 1985 framework for why the screen's form, not any one host, drives the change.
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SOM proposes domed Bears stadium in Bridgeport
Sports
— Oct 28, 2026
Chicago architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill proposed a domed Bears stadium in Bridgeport, paired with housing, entertainment, parks and other amenities, if the White Sox move to a South Loop ballpark. The Bears have not endorsed the concept and are pursuing a stadium in Hammond, Indiana, while Arlington Heights and other Illinois options remain under discussion.
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Jared Kim
The Bears keep eyeing Hammond so this Bridgeport idea feels like a long shot without their buy in.
True-Crime Stories Examine Killers’ Cultural Influence
Entertainment
— Oct 29, 2026
Several articles examine real-life killers and their influence on popular entertainment: a docuseries explores the online fixation with convicted murderer Wade Wilson, while other pieces revisit the killers linked to Dexter and Scream. A separate article profiles a fictional 1930s mystery, and another discusses loneliness and its health effects.
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Holiday Craft Events Planned Across Communities
Lifestyle
— Oct 27, 2026
Communities are hosting holiday craft events featuring handmade goods, local artists, live entertainment and seasonal activities, including fairs in Elizabethton, Kalispell and Lawton, plus free recycled-decoration workshops in Leamington. Some events also support local organizations or community projects.
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TWICE’s Jihyo Leaves JYP After 21 Years to Launch Own Agency
JYP Entertainment
— Oct 21, 2026
TWICE leader Jihyo is leaving JYP Entertainment after 21 years and has launched her own agency, EMITHAUS, to pursue new opportunities. She said she intends to continue performing with TWICE.
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Nicole Hardy
It takes guts to build her own agency at this point, hope the group stays stable through the change.
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Democrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without Trump
Simon August · 7 min · 16h
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