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Barnes Files Defamation Suit Against Journal SentinelPolitics — 3dMandela Barnes has sued the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for defamation over articles alleging he used his political standing to pursue sexual relationships and linking the allegations to his decision to leave Wisconsin’s governor’s race. Barnes says the reporting falsely described a party investigation and misrepresented his conduct; the suit also alleges an undisclosed conflict involving a reporter, while the newspaper had not publicly responded in the reports provided.

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Fired General Accused of Being Source for Wall Street Journal, NYT2 sources — Nov 4, 2026

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Derek Foss Accusing him now just looks like an excuse after they already decided to let him go.

Judge ends Trump's attempts to sue Wall Street Journal over Epstein reporting2 sources — Oct 31, 2026

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Marcus Bell Trump keeps trying these suits to avoid tough questions. Glad the court saw it for what it was and ended it.

Western Journal questions Ilhan Omar's awareness of Feeding Our Future fraud1 source — Oct 30, 2026

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Sam Okafor If Omar truly had no idea about the Feeding Our Future scam in her district, she needs to explain how that happened.

Beccles and Bungay Journal posts death notices for four localsLifestyle — Oct 29, 2026The Beccles & Bungay Journal published death notices for Stanley Graham Seely, Ronald Robert Carroll, Shirley Ruby Waite and Percy Harris, aged 88 to 99. Readers can view the full tributes and leave condolence messages on the notices’ online pages.

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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.

Abdul El-Sayed Addresses Journalism in New Video2 sources — Oct 26, 2026

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Jared Kim He raises fair concerns about how media covers public health and politics but it still feels like he's positioning himself for another run.

Study Links Hunting to Smaller Madagascar Flying FoxesScience — Oct 29, 2026Madagascar flying fox skulls shrank about 6% after the 1980s, a Journal of Mammalogy study of 121 museum specimens finds, a drop researchers link to commercialized hunting.

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Jared Kim Hunting larger bats for meat could easily select for smaller survivors and shrink the whole population over time.

2026 Under-40 Honors Recognize Leaders Across SectorsBusiness — Nov 2, 2026Several organizations have announced or are highlighting their 2026 young-leader honorees, including BizWest’s 40 Under Forty, the Capital Region’s Forty Under 40, Edify’s Top 40 Under 40 and Nuclear News’ 40 Under 40. In Jacksonville, the Journal-Courier is seeking nominations for its 20 Under 40 recognition.

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Lopez Profiles Span Journalism, Art, SoccerEntertainment — Nov 3, 2026Monique Lopez is joining KSBY as a multimedia journalist covering northern San Luis Obispo County, while Alexis Lopez describes turning a pandemic-era departure from a tattoo shop into a successful jewelry career. In soccer, Wolves forward Fer Lopez wants the team to carry its dominant win over Cardiff into upcoming away matches.

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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Fired During Journal Interview — Oct 17, 2026

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Rachel Meyers This kind of public dismissal will only make it harder to find a replacement who lasts.

Authors to pitch fiction and sign novels at U.S. and Scotland eventsLifestyle — Oct 29, 2026Several communities are hosting author events, including a fiction-pitching workshop at Granton Library, signings in Cape Coral and Beeville, and an Auburn discussion with Eric Weiner about his book on Benjamin Franklin. A Tucson-area profile also highlights debut novelist Carri Karuhn’s path from journalism to fiction, shaped by personal hardship.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Trump to Appeal Dismissal of Wall Street Journal Suit — Oct 28, 2026A U.S. judge warned that President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC over its editing of a 2024 Panorama documentary could be dismissed if he fails to provide requested documents by Nov. 23. The judge also ordered him to list documents withheld on privilege grounds by Nov. 5; Trump must separately sit for a deposition by Dec. 11.

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JAMA Op-Ed Argues Parents Rights Laws Block Youth Healthcare Access — Oct 21, 2026A prestigious medical journal published an opinion piece that claimed giving parents’ the right to make their child’s healthcare decisions is a threat to physicians providing care.… — by Daily Caller News Foundation

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Illinois Times Receives $500,000 Journalism GrantEntertainment — Oct 27, 2026Springfield-area events include a Halloween dance and the Illinois Symphony Orchestra’s Halloween-eve season opener, while a new owner is undertaking improvements at Town & Country Shopping Center and local Black churches held a voting rally alongside Union Baptist Church’s anniversary. Separately, Illinois Times received a $500,000 grant to strengthen its nonprofit operations and expand local reporting.

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AstraZeneca signs $1.5 billion AI drug-discovery deal — Oct 15, 2026AstraZeneca will pay insitro $40M upfront and up to $1.46B in milestones for Virtual Human AI work on MASH and heart disease; Barr says early finds keep them ahead of journals.

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Sam Okafor This kind of AI partnership could finally speed up real options for MASH patients who have few treatments now.

What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Queer arts events spotlight history, liberationEntertainment — Oct 16, 2026Queer communities are celebrating and preserving their culture through events ranging from UP Diliman’s free Pride program to exhibitions and readings that bring LGBTQ+ journalism, oral histories and arts archives to new audiences. Organizers say these efforts honor past struggles and creative life while supporting inclusion and the future of queer storytelling.

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Tommy Robinson Convicted of Harassing Two Journalists — Oct 28, 2026Tommy Robinson was convicted 10-2 at Southwark Crown Court of two counts of harassment causing fear of violence. He told a journalist, "I'm coming to get you."

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Jared Kim Those reporters shouldn't have to move or add security just because someone disagreed with their work.

Journalists Cover 2026 Midterms NationwidePolitics — Oct 21, 2026As the 2026 midterms approach, Wisconsin remains a closely watched political battleground, with candidates campaigning intensely even in small communities. Journalists say the challenge is making a polarized, consequential political landscape understandable to voters.

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Journalists Protest Censorship Across 10 Turkish CitiesWorld — Oct 24, 2026Police counted at least 3,000 protesters each in Istanbul and Ankara on Oct. 24, 2026, after 11 journalist arrests and the Halk TV raid.

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Jared Kim Arresting journalists and raiding stations like Halk TV only fuels more anger across Turkey.

Two Iranians convicted over UK surveillance likely to aid IranWorld — 1dTwo Iranian men were convicted in a UK court of conducting surveillance likely to assist Iran’s intelligence service, as part of a plan prosecutors said aimed to inflict violence on Iranian journalists and a pro-Israel legal figure in Britain. A third defendant was acquitted.

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Rachel Meyers Iran's regime keeps trying to silence critics abroad and Britain needs to keep exposing these operations.

Court Rules Lake Illegally Fired VOA Director — 3dA federal appeals court unanimously ruled Kari Lake illegally fired Voice of America director Michael Abramowitz in 2025, affirming that only the Senate-confirmed International Broadcasting Advisory Board had authority to remove him. The ruling upheld an injunction blocking his removal and cited safeguards intended to protect VOA’s journalistic independence.

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Rachel Meyers Kari Lake had no business removing the director without the proper board approval.

Chattanooga Navy Veteran Benjamin Smith Dies at 79Auto — 6dThe articles cover unrelated subjects, including an obituary, a journalist’s biography, an AI discussion, art services, and automotive stories; no single central topic connects them.

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Driver Detained After Crashing Into Lafayette Park Barrier Near White House — 4dThe White House briefly went into lockdown Monday after a car struck a sign or security barrier near Lafayette Park, north of the complex, prompting Secret Service agents to move journalists indoors. The driver was detained, and authorities had not said what caused the crash or whether it was intentional; no injuries were immediately reported.

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Derek Foss Barriers did their job but drivers need to pay more attention around there.

El-Sayed questions Sky News reporter's credentials in Election Day exchange — Nov 6, 2026Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, D-Mich., is facing criticism after a tense Election Day confrontation with a British journalist went viral, renewing scrutiny of his increasingly comb… — by Andrew Powell

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