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RG3 Expected to Interview for Baylor Head Coach — 1dRobert Griffin III is expected to interview for Baylor’s head football coaching job after publicly expressing interest in returning to his alma mater. The Heisman-winning former quarterback has no coaching experience, and Baylor has not announced a hire.

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Nicole Hardy Baylor ought to interview experienced coordinators first before considering someone just because of his playing days.

WNBA interviews candidates for commissioner successor — 1dThe WNBA is interviewing candidates to replace outgoing commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who hopes a successor will be named by Dec. 31. Engelbert says she will remain in the role if the search continues into the new year.

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Chris Dalton Engelbert built real momentum for the league so the next commissioner needs to keep expanding TV deals and player pay without slowing down.

Trump Tells 60 Minutes Interviewer ‘You Should Have Had Stock’ — 4dPresident Donald Trump continued to downplay cost-of-living concerns and boast about stock market gains under his administration in an interview on "60 Minutes" Sunday.

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Trump Set for First Post-Midterm 60 Minutes Interview — Nov 6, 2026President Trump sat down with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat for his first post-midterm interview, discussing Democrats’ sweeping victories, Republican losses, congressional investigations, the wars in Iran and Ukraine, and the economy. The interview was scheduled to air Sunday on CBS and Paramount+.

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Blanche Warns Democrats Are Threatening Trump Allies Beyond Normal Oversight — 5dAttorney General Todd Blanche warned during a Sunday interview that Democrats have crossed the line from conducting congressional oversight to making "outright threats" against Republicans, donors, and students.

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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.

Theater Companies Stage, Plan Classic ShowsEntertainment — 4dHorlick High School students are staging a fast-paced comic take on Shakespeare, while Redditch Operatic Society will perform the musical My Fair Lady. A separate interview spotlights a new book about Sandy Wilson’s musical The Boy Friend and its place in London theater and gay culture.

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Caine Prize Clears Zimbabwean Author, Adds AI RulesTech — 2dThe Caine Prize upheld Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza’s award after an investigation found no evidence that his story “The Blue Fighter” was generated by AI, relying on interviews and analysis of draft metadata. The controversy prompted debate over AI-detection tools and whether African writers are being unfairly scrutinized; the prize also announced new safeguards for future submissions.

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Sam Okafor New submission rules are a practical step, but they need to apply evenly to everyone.

Astros reportedly interview Pujols for manager — Nov 5, 2026The Houston Astros are interviewing Albert Pujols for their managerial vacancy, alongside candidates including Morgan Ensberg. Pujols brings limited managing experience but a high-profile playing career and recent success in international and Dominican baseball; Ensberg has substantially more minor-league managing experience.

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Maya Lindstrom Pujols recent work in the Dominican league proves he can lead a club and that might translate well to the Astros dugout.

Lifeguard Captain Sues San Diego Over Chief AppointmentPolitics — 4dSan Diego lifeguard Captain Maureen Hodges is suing the city, alleging gender discrimination after she was not allowed to apply or interview for chief and the role went to Daniel Orloff. Hodges says her experience made her more qualified; the city declined to comment on the pending lawsuit, while Orloff’s appointment was praised for his operational, legal and leadership background.

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Trump Says He Won’t Forgive Enemies for Heaven — 5dIn a post-midterm interview, President Donald Trump said he would not forgive political rivals such as James Comey and Nancy Pelosi, acknowledging that he hates some of his enemies. He blamed the Iran war and higher gas prices for Republicans’ losses and said his immigration crackdown may have been too tough.

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Maya Lindstrom Trump's admission that the immigration crackdown might have been too tough could explain some of the Republican losses beyond just gas prices.

I Interviewed Haley Stevens at 11 PM on Her Fiancé’s Couch. Here’s Why She Broke with Abdul El-Sayed.2 sources — Nov 2, 2026