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Joseph equals England try record in Japan routSports — 15hWill Joseph scored a record-equalling five tries as England overwhelmed Japan 78-15 at Twickenham, scoring 13 tries and setting their highest score and winning margin against Japan. The performance marked Joseph’s return to the side and strengthened his case for a place in England’s lineup against the All Blacks next week.

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Sam Okafor Joseph looks sharp again after that five-try haul. England should keep him in against the All Blacks.

Pope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in Peru — 2dPope 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 truth and justice.

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Tom Gallagher Violence against women won't stop without changing attitudes in families and communities first.

Philippines Wins Inaugural Eurovision Asia — 3dThe Philippines’ CARMELLE Collado won the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok with “Sobra-Sobra,” topping entries from 10 other countries. The result was decided equally by professional juries and public voting, and Collado said the international platform could help bring Filipino music to wider audiences.

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Trump Names Harmeet Dhillon’s Interim Replacement To Lead DOJ Civil Rights Division, Second Amendment Section — 3dAttorney General Todd Blanche announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump named Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Craig… — by Daily Caller News Foundation

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Haiti electoral officials launch campaign to boost women’s participationPolitics — 5dInitiatives in Haiti, Germany and Scotland brought women together to promote political participation, discuss barriers to equality and encourage future leaders. The events highlighted the importance of women’s representation and support networks in public life.

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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.

Taiwan appoints Acer founder Stan Shih as APEC envoy to Shenzhen — 4dTaiwan appointed Acer founder Stan Shih as its envoy to the APEC summit in China, citing his international and technology-sector experience. Taipei urged Beijing to guarantee Taiwan’s equal, dignified and secure participation, while China says Taiwan’s attendance must follow the one-China principle.

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Jared Kim Stan Shih's tech experience could help at APEC, but Taiwan deserves equal treatment without the one-China restrictions from Beijing.

Ruby Bridges Recounts School Integration in SarasotaLifestyle — 4dCivil rights icon Ruby Bridges visited Sarasota schools to recount how, at age 6, she integrated New Orleans’ William Frantz Elementary in 1960, recalling the angry crowds and the kindness of her teacher, Barbara Henry. Students at Bay Haven, Sarasota County’s first integrated school, also honored Bridges’ legacy through their annual walk promoting courage, equality and belonging.

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Trump, Xi and Putin Set First Trilateral Summit — 6dPresident Trump is seeking nuclear arms-control discussions with China and Russia, arguing that China’s expanding arsenal must be part of future negotiations, though Beijing has resisted joining on equal terms. Separately, former U.S. official Kurt Campbell says North Korea’s reported demand for recognition as a nuclear-weapon state could make a Trump-Kim summit nearly impossible to advance beyond a symbolic meeting.

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Baylor Beats Texas Tech 2-1, Reaches FinalSports — 5dBaylor rallied from a first-half deficit to beat Texas Tech 2-1 in double overtime, with Aryanna Jimison equalizing and freshman Grace White scoring the winner to send the Bears to the Big 12 Tournament final against BYU. Texas Tech had reached the semifinals with a 2-0 win over UCF, scoring through Gianna Gregoire and Kaitlyn Giametta.

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Trump nominates DOJ official to EEOC seat vacated by fired Democrat — 5dPresident Donald Trump nominated Justice Department civil rights official Matt Zandi to fill an open seat on the EEOC, potentially strengthening the Republican majority and advancing the administration’s push against diversity policies it considers discriminatory. Critics say the appointment could politicize the agency and weaken its workplace-equality mission.

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Free family bowling and charity tournaments set across four statesLifestyle — 5dColorado bowling alleys will offer free Family Fest events Nov. 14–15, with a game for each guest and an arcade card for children 16 and younger. Other upcoming bowling fundraisers in Arizona, Iowa and Texas will support families affected by childhood cancer, community events promoting peace and equality, and programs for children with disabilities, respectively.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Messi winner lifts Miami to second — Nov 2, 2026Lionel Messi scored the 83rd-minute winner and assisted Germán Berterame’s equalizer as Inter Miami rallied for a 2-1 victory over New England, moving one point ahead of the Revolution into second place in the Eastern Conference with one regular-season match left. Miami also secured a place in next year’s CONCACAF Champions Cup; New England’s late apparent equalizer was overturned for offside.

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Maya Lindstrom Messi came through again with that late winner and assist, Miami really earned second place and the Champions Cup spot.

Viral meme questions whether all asylum seekers are equalPolitics — Oct 29, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Deceased Candidate’s Win Leaves South Hill Council VacanciesPolitics — 5dWrite-in votes helped decide several Mecklenburg County-area school board and town council contests, including a South Hill seat won posthumously by incumbent Lillie Feggins-Boone; a La Crosse council tie remains unresolved. Separately, a Marathon County clerk explained that 1,404 write-in ovals in the sheriff’s race did not equal votes for the registered write-in candidate, who was actually written in by 157 voters.

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Democrats Push National Popular-Vote CompactPolitics — Nov 8, 2026Democratic leaders in several states are renewing efforts to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which would assign participating states’ electoral votes to the national popular-vote winner once members represent at least 270 electoral votes; the compact currently has 222. Supporters say it would make every vote count equally, while critics question its constitutionality and predict legal challenges.

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Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmateQuizie — QuizNot who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.

Tara Brach says suffering equals pain multiplied by resistance — Oct 31, 2026Most psychological suffering comes not from pain itself but from judgment, resistance, and shame stacked on it—and a four-step practice can interrupt that pattern.

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Being Heumann Brings Landmark Disability Sit-In to Screen — Nov 3, 2026Siân Heder’s film Being Heumann dramatizes Judy Heumann’s leadership of the 1977 San Francisco sit-in that helped secure enforcement of Section 504’s disability protections. The film honors the activists’ collective fight for access and equality, with Ruth Madeley portraying Heumann.

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Republican Jon Echols wins Oklahoma attorney general race — Nov 4, 2026Republican Jon Echols defeated Democrat Nick Coffey to become Oklahoma’s next attorney general, succeeding Gentner Drummond. The former state House majority floor leader has pledged to support law enforcement, protect Oklahomans’ freedoms and landowners, and apply the law equally.

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Iowa beats Penn State 2-1, reaches semifinalsSports — Nov 4, 2026No. 10 Iowa beat No. 12 Penn State 2-1 in the Big Ten field hockey tournament, overcoming an early Nittany Lions goal with a late first-half equalizer and a second-half winner. Iowa limited Penn State to two shots and advanced to the semifinals against Maryland.

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Stress plus rest equals growth in any demanding field — Oct 29, 2026Athletes and overworked professionals get the stress-rest equation that turns hard effort into durable capacity instead of quiet burnout.

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Texas Sen.-elect Talarico Makes Surprise SNL Cold Open Appearance — Nov 8, 2026After Democrats’ midterm victories, Saturday Night Live’s cold open featured James Austin Johnson’s President Donald Trump lamenting his lame-duck status before Texas senator-elect James Talarico made a surprise appearance, joking about his frequent $5 fundraising texts and the show’s Trump-focused sketches. The cameo marked Talarico’s first late-night broadcast appearance after earlier campaign interviews were sidelined amid concerns about FCC equal-time rules.

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Chris Dalton Waiting until after the election for this appearance makes sense with the equal time rules, and it showed some restraint.

IOC eliminates 12 committees including gender equality in streamlining move — Oct 16, 2026The International Olympic Committee is disbanding 12 permanent committees, including those on human rights and gender equality, and plans to use temporary expert panels instead. The IOC says the change will cut costs and enable more targeted work on strategic priorities.

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Rachel Meyers Temporary panels might handle human rights better by bringing fresh experts each time rather than keeping outdated permanent groups.

Mike Myers Plans Dr. Evil-Centric Austin Powers Sequel — Oct 29, 2026Mike Myers says Austin Powers 4 is in development and its script so far is told largely from Dr. Evil’s perspective, reflecting the character’s near-equal popularity with Austin Powers. No release date or further plot details have been announced.

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India's Fiscal Deficit Hits 42.1% of FY27 Target After Six MonthsFinance — Oct 30, 2026India’s central government fiscal deficit widened to about ₹7.15 trillion in April–September 2026, up from ₹5.7 trillion a year earlier and equal to 42.1% of its FY27 target of ₹16.96 trillion, or 4.3% of GDP. Government spending rose to ₹25.5 trillion, including higher capital expenditure, while tax receipts also increased to ₹12.8 trillion.

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Sam Okafor Tax receipts hitting 12.8 trillion is a solid sign that revenue is at least keeping pace with the expansion.