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Crowe sets freshman record in Missouri’s 96-58 win
Toni Bryant
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Missouri routed SIU Edwardsville 96-58, bouncing back from its first loss as freshman Jason Crowe Jr. scored a career-high 34 points to set the program’s single-game freshman scoring record. Toni Bryant added 18 points, while forward Mark Mitchell left early with a facial injury and did not return.
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Rachel Meyers
Crowe breaking the freshman record with 34 is a great sign after their last loss.
Crow-Armstrong, Bellinger win MLB Platinum Gloves
Pete Crow-Armstrong
— Nov 7, 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs and Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees won the 2026 National and American League Platinum Gloves, respectively. The awards combine fan voting with defensive metrics, with Crow-Armstrong leading MLB in outs above average and Bellinger posting standout defensive numbers; the Cubs and Blue Jays also won their leagues’ Team Defense Awards.
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Yordan Alvarez Unanimously Wins AL MVP
Sports
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Yordan Alvarez capped a historic 2026 season by winning major offensive honors, including the AL Hank Aaron Award and the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award, and emerged as a leading AL MVP choice. Coverage of the MVP race also pointed to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s rise in the NL and questioned whether Shohei Ohtani can continue pitching and hitting at full capacity after injuries.
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Three local races decided by narrow margins in Florida and Minnesota
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Tad Erickson narrowly won the Crow Wing County commissioner District 3 race in Minnesota, while Rick Erickson defeated Lisa Cohen-Adkinson to become Cape Coral’s mayor. In Port St. Lucie, Steven Giordano defeated incumbent Shannon Martin in the mayoral race, reversing their August primary result.
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Marcus Bell
Steven Giordano flipping the Port St. Lucie result shows incumbents can lose when voters get another look.
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Minneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green Power
Simon August · 5 min · 2h
Mizzou Men Surrender Halftime Lead in Exhibition Loss to UNLV
Sports
— Oct 28, 2026
Missouri men’s basketball lost its final preseason exhibition 90-81 at UNLV after taking a five-point halftime lead. Freshman Jason Crowe Jr. scored 25 points, but the Tigers couldn’t stop UNLV’s second-half surge or overcome its advantage on the boards.
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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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Cubs Lead 2026 Fielding Bible Award Winners
Matt Olson
— Oct 22, 2026
The 2026 Fielding Bible Awards recognized the Cubs’ Alex Bregman, Pete Crow-Armstrong and team defense, while the Tigers’ Dillon Dingler and Zach McKinstry and Braves first baseman Matt Olson also earned honors. The awards, selected by a panel of defensive experts, highlighted top individual defenders across MLB.
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Ninth Circuit overturns Portland ICE tear-gas restrictions
Politics
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A divided Ninth Circuit panel overturned lower-court restrictions on federal officers’ use of tear gas and other nonlethal crowd-control weapons outside Portland’s ICE facility, ruling that protesters and nearby residents had not established the constitutional rights asserted in their lawsuits. The decisions drew a dissent from a Biden-appointed judge; plaintiffs had argued the chemical agents were used against demonstrators and drifted into nearby homes.
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Communities Plan Multiple Chili Cook-Off Fundraisers
Lifestyle
— Oct 30, 2026
Chili cook-offs are bringing communities together for friendly competition and fundraising, with events supporting Kansas students, Charleston families and the Palm Springs Air Museum. Separately, Costco shoppers are touting Kirkland Signature beef chili as a potential crowd-pleasing contest entry.
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Stratton Cashes In After Green’s Crown Jewel Win
Chelsea Green
— Nov 7, 2026
Chelsea Green upset Liv Morgan at WWE Crown Jewel 2026 to win the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship after Morgan’s attempted Oblivion failed. Green’s celebration was short-lived: her ally Tiffany Stratton turned on her moments later.
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Chris Dalton
Chelsea didn't deserve to lose the title that fast after beating Liv. Tiffany's betrayal feels way too predictable now.
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Minneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green Power
Minneapolis City Council members voted Thursday to keep new data centers inside existing downtown buildings, and larger ones would have to buy renewable power.
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High schools celebrate homecoming, crown royalty
Sports
— Oct 22, 2026
High schools across the country celebrated homecoming with parades, alumni gatherings, court crowning ceremonies and football games. Loyalsock marked its 40th homecoming by crowning its first king, while Division Avenue celebrated a 48-7 win over Glen Cove.
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Wisconsin Governor-Elect Crowley Pledges to Sign New Congressional Map
David Carl Crowley
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Wisconsin Gov.-elect David Crowley says he would sign legislation redrawing the state’s congressional districts if Democratic lawmakers pass it, after Democrats won control of both legislative chambers. Democratic leaders are considering a mid-decade map overhaul that could alter districts now favoring Republicans, but have not committed to a specific plan.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Sandra Rhodes
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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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Girls Flag Football Crowns Champions Across California
Sports
— Nov 6, 2026
Girls flag football teams across California closed strong seasons, with five Sac-Joaquin Section champions crowned, Valley Christian winning a CIF Southern Section title in its inaugural season and Bakersfield Christian taking a local championship. The sport is gaining momentum in Kern County, while University players earned Pacific Coast League honors, led by MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Arden Marchiorlatti.
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Crowley becomes Wisconsin’s first Black governor
Thomas P. Tiffany
— Nov 3, 2026
David Crowley defeated Tom Tiffany to become Wisconsin's first Black governor after a July dropout and return, a narrow primary win, and a nearly 2-to-1 Republican spending edge.
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Chris Dalton
Even with Republicans outspending him nearly two to one, Crowley still won big. Shows voters cared more about the candidate than the ads.
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Congress Probes Disturbing String Of Suicides At NSA, Cyber Command
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 5h
Nordstrom Rack Opens First Tri-Cities Store, Draws Crowds
Business
— Nov 4, 2026
Nordstrom Rack opened its first Tri-Cities store in Kennewick, drawing crowds eager to shop discounted designer fashion, shoes, beauty products and home goods. The store also offers online order pickup and in-store returns.
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What hobby should you actually pick up?
Quizie
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Not another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.
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Crowley Leads Tiffany in Wisconsin Governor Race
Thomas P. Tiffany
— Nov 1, 2026
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates David Crowley and Tom Tiffany crisscrossed the state in final campaign pushes, pitching competing approaches to affordability and urging supporters to turn out. Nearly 800,000 absentee ballots had been returned, as both campaigns looked to Election Day turnout to decide the race.
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Democrats projected winners in Wisconsin, Colorado governor races
Jared Polis
— Nov 4, 2026
Democrats David Crowley and Phil Weiser were projected to win the Wisconsin and Colorado gubernatorial races, respectively. Crowley’s victory makes him Wisconsin’s first Black governor, while Weiser will succeed term-limited Democrat Jared Polis after defeating Republican Victor Marx.
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CrowdStrike Unveils AI Kill Switch to Stop Rogue Agents
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 3, 2026
CrowdStrike on Tuesday unveiled its artificial intelligence (AI) "kill switch" that aims to stop rogue AI agents in their tracks.
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Kansas sweeps K-State before record volleyball crowd
Sports
— Oct 31, 2026
No. 15 Kansas swept Kansas State 25-17, 25-21, 25-20, led by Grace Nelson’s 10 kills. Jayhawks libero Olivia Hasbrook reached 1,000 career digs during the match, played before a record crowd of 8,058.
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Pope Leo XIV returns to Peru where he served as archbishop
Pope Leo XIV has returned to Peru, where decades as a missionary and bishop—including eight years leading the church in Chiclayo—left a lasting impression. Peruvians recall his hands-on support during the pandemic and floods as he visits ci
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Seven Arrested After Fireworks Launched at Birmingham Crowds
World
— Nov 1, 2026
Seven people aged 15 to 26 were arrested after fireworks were launched at pedestrians and police during Halloween-night disorder in Birmingham city centre, causing crowds to flee; no injuries were immediately reported. Police said the arrests involved suspected assault and possession of fireworks or an offensive weapon, and a Section 60 order gave officers additional stop-and-search powers.
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Magic City Classic Draws Crowds Across Birmingham
Sports
— Oct 29, 2026
Birmingham’s Magic City Classic draws fans for its football, parade and weeklong celebrations, with residents and leaders describing a welcoming tradition whose cultural and economic impact extends across the region. This year’s festivities include a free NASCAR car show and family activities, while officials and residents urge visitors to plan for heavy crowds and traffic, especially with Halloween events overlapping.
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97-Cent Gas Draws Crowds, Closes Powder Springs Roads
Finance
— Oct 17, 2026
Two neighboring gas stations in Powder Springs, Georgia, repeatedly undercut each other until prices briefly fell to 97 cents per gallon, drawing large crowds and prompting police to manage traffic. The price war ended with prices returning to normal, offering drivers a rare break amid otherwise elevated gasoline costs.
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Costco Shoppers Sustain Spending Amid Broader Cutbacks
Business
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Costco members continue to spend on discretionary goods as well as everyday essentials, with the retailer attributing strength to products shoppers see as good value. Analysts say Costco’s treasure-hunt atmosphere helps distinguish its shopping experience from Sam’s Club, though articles also caution that some bulk purchases may not save money and its crowded food court can frustrate customers.
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Christmas tree permits roll out across five states
Environment
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National forests and public-land offices across Arizona, Nevada, Minnesota, California and New Mexico are offering Christmas tree permits, with prices and rules varying by location. Permits limit where and what trees can be cut, and officials say harvesting designated trees can help thin crowded stands and improve forest health.
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The IEA Finds A Fragile, Waterborne Crude Surplus
David Blackmon · 5 min · 6h
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