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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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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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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.

Griezmann hits 12-game MLS streak in Fire-Orlando draw — Oct 29, 2026Chicago rallied from a 2-0 deficit to draw Orlando City 2-2, with Jonathan Bamba assisting Maren Haile-Selassie’s equalizer. Antoine Griezmann scored and assisted for Orlando, extending his MLS record-tying run of goal contributions to 12 consecutive regular-season matches; the draw left Chicago fourth and Orlando seventh in the Eastern Conference.

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Rachel Meyers Chicago's comeback from two down shows they have the fight needed to hold fourth in the East.

UNC Field Hockey Shares ACC Regular-Season Crown — Oct 29, 2026UNC field hockey beat No. 6 Duke 2-1 to claim a share of the ACC regular-season title, with Ryleigh Heck scoring twice and goalkeeper Tessa Shahbo making four saves. UNC men’s soccer ended its regular season with a 1-1 draw against NC State after the Wolfpack equalized late.

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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.

Augustana Ties No. 3 Minnesota StateSports — Oct 23, 2026Augustana women’s soccer beat St. Cloud State 3-2, scoring twice early before holding off a second-half rally. The Vikings then tied No. 3 Minnesota State 2-2, taking the lead in the 70th minute before the Mavericks equalized late.

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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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Whitecaps rally past Austin 2-1, extend West lead — Oct 18, 2026The Vancouver Whitecaps came from behind to beat Austin FC 2-1, ending a four-match winless streak and strengthening their hold on first place in the MLS Western Conference. Ryan Gauld equalized early in the second half, and substitute Yadaly Diaby scored the winner with a curling shot from outside the box.

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Rachel Meyers Austin had chances early but faded, Vancouver needed this win to stay clear at the top of the West.

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.

Senegal Committee Plans Budget Review for IMF Deal — Oct 27, 2026Senegal’s National Assembly finance committee will reconsider a revised 2026 budget rejected by the ruling Pastef party, a key step toward a proposed $2.2 billion IMF program. The dispute unfolds amid a debt burden equal to 132% of GDP, sharp budget adjustments and broader economic pressures, including unemployment and rising living costs.

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FAA expected to certify Boeing 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday — Oct 19, 2026FAA certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 is expected Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, with Sean Duffy announcing at Everett; nearly 1,500 orders equal about 30% of Boeing's 737 backlog.

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Jared Kim Glad the FAA cleared that navigation glitch so the MAX 10 can finally start reaching airlines with those big orders.

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

Numerica, SELCO Plan $8 Billion MergerBusiness — Oct 28, 2026Numerica Credit Union and Oregon-based SELCO Community Credit Union agreed to a merger of equals that would create an organization with nearly $8 billion in assets, more than 325,000 members and 38 branches across the Pacific Northwest. The combined institution would keep the Numerica name, with Carla Cicero as CEO; the deal, expected to be completed by early 2028, requires regulatory approval and member approval, and the credit unions say they do not plan branch closures.

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San Jose clinch playoff berth with Nashville draw — Oct 18, 2026San Jose clinched a 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs berth after Preston Judd’s second-half equalizer secured a 1-1 draw with Nashville, extending the Earthquakes’ unbeaten streak to nine games. Fourth in the Western Conference with four matches remaining, San Jose returns to the postseason for the first time since 2023.

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Elena Vasquez Fourth in the West with four games left should give them a solid shot at a good seed.

Aspiriant Invests Nearly $29 Million Across Five ETFs — Oct 17, 2026Aspiriant LLC disclosed new third-quarter positions in five exchange-traded funds: iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap, NYLIM Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker, iShares California Muni Bond, iShares MSCI EAFE Min Volatility, and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight. The reported stakes ranged in value from about $2.6 million to $9.2 million, with the largest in the mid-cap ETF.

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Nicole Hardy Equal weight S&P 500 exposure avoids the usual concentration in a handful of big tech names.

Wake Forest scores late winner to edge NC State 2-1Sports — Sep 26, 2026Wake Forest beat NC State 2-1 in men’s soccer, scoring the winner in the 87th minute—five minutes after the Wolfpack equalized. NC State controlled much of the match but was undone by missed chances and Wake Forest counterattacks, leaving coach Marc Hubbard frustrated by costly mistakes.

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Toklomati Brace Lifts Charlotte Over Dallas 3-2 — Oct 11, 2026Idan Toklomati scored twice and assisted Harry Toffolo’s equalizer as Charlotte FC rallied from 2-0 down to beat FC Dallas 3-2, with Toklomati’s stoppage-time goal completing the comeback. He was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for his performance.

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Megan Rapinoe and USWNT Hit New Level of Wokeness with 2 Different Protests Before GameOpinion — Feb 18, 2023Members of the U.S. Women’s National Team joined their Canadian opponents on Thursday in a protest before their match in the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Florida. In the name of “gender equality,” the players huddled up…

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Gazdag lifts Revolution past NYCFC, 2-1 — Sep 10, 2026Dániel Gazdag struck in stoppage time to give the New England Revolution a 2-1 win over New York City FC at Citi Field, after Carles Gil opened the scoring with a first-half penalty and Luighi Santos equalized for NYCFC in the 71st minute. The victory lifts New England to third in the Eastern Conference as they continue their road trip, despite NYCFC dominating possession and chances for most of the match.

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Maya Lindstrom Revolution sitting third in the East after grinding out a road win feels like real progress for them this season.

Olympics 2020 Set to Break New Record – Gender EqualityReporting — Mar 11, 2020The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is on track for a new record – having an almost equal number of female and male athletes for the first time, the International Committee (IOC) announced on Tuesday. The percentage of female…

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Gates Foundation Announces It Will Spend $2.1 Billion on Gender-Equality WorkReporting — Jun 30, 2021The Gates Foundation will be spending $2.1 billion on work related to gender equality over the next five years. The Wall Street Journal first reported the announcement, noting the amount is one of the largest…

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Sanofi pays Regeneron $1 billion upfront to expand immunology alliance — Oct 1, 2026Sanofi and Regeneron expanded their immunology partnership to develop four next-generation, long-acting antibodies targeting type 2 inflammation, including one already in Phase 1 testing. Sanofi will pay Regeneron $1 billion upfront, with up to $7 billion in milestone payments; the companies will share development costs and future profits equally, while leaving Dupixent’s existing economics unchanged.

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Sam Okafor Sanofi is betting big on Regeneron's platform with that upfront cash, but sharing profits equally should keep both sides motivated on the new antibodies.

Arsenal down Chelsea as Ødegaard's stunning scoring revival continues — Sep 6, 2026Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 with Martin Ødegaard the 50th-minute winner, Havertz had earlier equalized and Calafiori contributed to the buildup as the champions showcased their attack despite transfer-window departures. The win keeps Arsenal/top form with nine points from three games, while Ødegaard has three goals this season and pundits like Ashley Young highlight the dangerous right-side link with Saka and Havertz as pivotal to their title bid.

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Priya Raman Nine points from three games says everything about where Arsenal's heads are at this season, no hangover from the summer business at all.

Earthquakes Rally From Two-Goal Deficit, Draw LAFC — Sep 18, 2026The San Jose Earthquakes rallied from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with LAFC after a red card for LAFC’s Aaron Long and a late equalizer from Reid Roberts, with Son Heung-min scoring and Timo Werner providing the assist that sparked the comeback. The result extends the Quakes’ unbeaten run and keeps them above LAFC in the standings as both teams push toward the playoffs, with Levi’s Stadium hosting the world-stage setting of a 2026 World Cup match.

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San Diego College Teams Post Win, Loss, DrawSports — Sep 4, 2026San Diego State opened its Pac-12 era with a 53-20 football win over Portland State, highlighting big plays, a 100-yard kickoff return and a strong ground game. UC Davis defeated San Diego 49-17 behind Treynor Cleeland’s five touchdown passes, while SDSU’s weekend also produced a 2-2 soccer draw with Cal State Bakersfield thanks to Nik Orth’s late equalizer.

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