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DevelopingNov 10, 2026

Pope Leo XIV's South American tour and Vatican meetings

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina drew attention to his ideological divide with President Javier Milei over austerity policies.
650,000 attend Pope Leo’s Saints-focused Córdoba Mass.

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American Spectator Calls Trump’s Final Years an Opportunity1 source — 1d

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Dana Whitfield Trump's later years let him lock in judges and policies that will shape things long after he left office.

Rewards platform Bilt announces 'next evolution' for American consumers, small businesses1 source — 1d

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Elena Vasquez Bilt's push into rewards for small businesses could help local shops compete if the points actually transfer to everyday spending.

Stray Kids Announce 2027, 12-Country Stadium Tour — 2dStray Kids announced their 2027 “RUN IT” world tour, with nearly 30 stadium shows across 12 countries, including North American dates and a summer UK and European leg. The tour supports their No. 1 album THIS & THAT; Lee Know will miss the North American and European shows while completing mandatory military service.

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American 7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot By Mexican Police In Anti-Cartel Operation Near Border — 1dA 7-year-old American girl was fatally shot by Mexican police during an anti-cartel operation near the U.S.-Mexico border.

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IJRIncoming Young Democrats In Senate Want Chuck Schumer OutNicole Silverio · 4 min · 1h

American freed from Russia after joint legal effort raises detente hopes — 1dStephen James Hubbard was around 74 years old, a retired American from Michigan, once living happily with his Ukrainian lover in Cyprus, when he later found himself in trouble with… — by Daily Caller News Foundation

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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.

Reports: Native Women Make Historic Election Gains — 3dNative American women made historic gains in the midterm elections: Crystalyne Curley became the Navajo Nation’s first woman president, Peggy Flanagan was elected the first Native American woman to the U.S. Senate, and Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman elected governor. Tina Abrams also became the first woman to lead the Seneca Nation, reflecting a broader rise in Native women’s political representation.

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Dana Whitfield It's inspiring to see Native women like Peggy Flanagan and Deb Haaland breaking barriers in these elections.

Indian garment exporters cut US relianceBusiness — 15hU.S. tariff hikes prompted Indian garment exporters to sharply reduce their dependence on the American market and redirect sales to Britain, Europe and India. Orient Craft’s U.S. share fell from 84% to below 10%, while Gokaldas Exports plans to expand its European business, reflecting a broader effort to limit exposure to tariff uncertainty.

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Derek Foss Orient Craft cutting US share that much proves businesses can adapt quicker than governments expect.

Burgum Vows To Unleash American Energy — Now He Just Needs Congress To Do Their Part — 23hInterior Secretary Doug Burgum urged Congress on Tuesday to pass a bipartisan permitting bill, one day after the Senate voted to advance it.

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Route 66 Marks 100 Years Across AmericaTravel — 1dRoute 66 marks its 100th anniversary as an enduring symbol of westward migration and American road-trip culture, despite being bypassed by the interstate system. The centennial is also drawing attention to its economic value for communities such as Springfield and to the historic bridges and engineering that helped define the route.

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FaithTapVenable Wins AL Manager Award After Sox TurnaroundWill Venable was named 2026 American League Manager of the Year after leading the Chicago White Sox to an 84-78 record and their first postseason appearance since 2021, following three straight 100-loss seasons. The turnaround, driven by pl10m · 2 reads

Oprah Selects Mary Lawson's Solace in Winter as 126th Book Club Pick — 1dOprah Winfrey selected Mary Lawson’s novel Solace in Winter as her latest Book Club pick, praising its moving story. Set in a snowbound Canadian town in 1969, it follows a widower who shelters an injured dog and a young American fleeing the Vietnam War draft.

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Tom Gallagher Oprah's picks often highlight quiet human stories and this one with the injured dog seems especially touching.

Pope Leo voted in US midterms because 'I'm proud to be an American'2 sources — 4d

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Nicole Hardy It's cool that Pope Leo is voting in the midterms just like the rest of us citizens.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Clemson 15.5-Point Favorite Against AmericanSports — 6dClemson hosts American after opening the season with an 85-72 win over Stetson, while the Eagles are coming off a 79-53 loss to Cincinnati. Clemson is a heavy favorite, but American’s Madden Collins and returning roster provide a test as the Tigers seek a 2-0 start.

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Honolulu Tops Americans’ House-Sitting Destination RankingsTravel — 4dA four-year analysis of house-sitting requests found Honolulu is Americans’ top destination for a temporary, local-style stay, with Miami ranking second. The report points to interest in experiencing these cities like residents while avoiding some of their high travel and housing costs.

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American Spectator Says MAGA Movement Forgot Populism1 source — 5d

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Maya Lindstrom Trump's focus on energy independence and China trade shows the movement never left its working class roots behind.

IJRThe Conflict Groups Want This Permitting Bill Dead. That’s Their Business Model.David Blackmon · 5 min · 1h

First Palestinian American Elected To New York Legislature Celebrates With Palestinian Flag — 6dThe first Palestinian American elected to the New York State Legislature celebrated her historic victory by displaying the Palestinian flag on social media, without including the American flag.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Venable Wins AL Manager Award After Sox Turnaround — 16hWill Venable was named 2026 American League Manager of the Year after leading the Chicago White Sox to an 84-78 record and their first postseason appearance since 2021, following three straight 100-loss seasons. The turnaround, driven by player development and Venable’s leadership, made Chicago the first MLB team to reach the playoffs after consecutive 100-loss seasons and included its first playoff series win since 2005.

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Sam Okafor Getting that first series win since 2005 feels like a big step for Chicago. Venable clearly knew how to build the right team culture.

Study Finds Gap Between Parents' Retirement Plans And What Children Expect — 21hThe majority of Americans have significant blind-spots when it comes to financial planning for their sunset years and communicating their retirement arrangements to their family members, newly released research shows.

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American Spectator calls JD Vance both right and wrong1 source — 5d

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Chris Dalton Vance makes sense on trade and manufacturing but his stance on family policy goes too far.

First Fetterman Challenger Announces Candidacy — 1dA Democratic Socialist from Philadelphia has announced his intention to unseat Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in the 2028 election. Ahmed Moor, a Palestinian American writer and busi… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Daily Caller News FoundationMarine Corps Gives Troops Right To Reject Filthy, Unsafe BarracksThe Marine Corps is giving troops the right to refuse mold-infested, pest-ridden and otherwise uninhabitable barracks without fear of retaliation.44m · 24 reads

Federal Biofuel Mandate Adds Up To 37 Cents To Every Gallon Of Fuel, Estimates Show — 20hThe federal biofuel mandate adds between roughly 7 cents and 37 cents to every gallon of fuel Americans buy, according to government and think tank estimates.

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October Jobs Report Beats Forecasts With 165,000 Gains but Warnings Persist — 4dAmerican employers added 165,000 jobs in October, exceeding economists' expectations after months of sluggish hiring, although economists warned that the rebound has yet to resolve broader weaknesses facing American workers.

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China Keeps Making End Runs Around America’s Chip Export Controls: REPORT — 1hA top Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) lab accessed Nvidia's most advanced AI chips this summer, showcasing the country's reliance on American hardware despite U.S. export restrictions, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.

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Landmark Bill Will Create ’24-Second Shot Clock’ To Unleash American Industry, Experts Say — 22hPublic policy experts petitioned Congress to pass a bipartisan permitting reform bill at the Daily Caller Live's "Breaking The Permitting Bottleneck" panel Tuesday morning.

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Charlotte Council approves $2.1 billion airport leaseBusiness — 3dCharlotte City Council approved an American Airlines airport lease for 10.5 years, with a five-year extension option, paving the way for roughly $2.1 billion in airport improvements. Supporters cited the airport’s economic importance, while critics raised concerns that expanding American’s gate access could limit competition and that the agreement does not adequately protect airport service workers.

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IJRChina Keeps Making End Runs Around America’s Chip Export Controls: REPORTSean Moran · 6 min · 1h