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Stray Kids Announce 2027, 12-Country Stadium Tour — 2dStray Kids announced their 2027 “RUN IT” world tour, with nearly 30 stadium shows across 12 countries, including North American dates and a summer UK and European leg. The tour supports their No. 1 album THIS & THAT; Lee Know will miss the North American and European shows while completing mandatory military service.

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Jordan Fisher to Lead Broadway’s Purple Rain — 1dJordan Fisher will originate Prince’s role as The Kid in the Broadway musical adaptation of Purple Rain, which begins previews at New York’s Majestic Theatre in March 2027. Fisher says the production will showcase his live musicianship, dancing and acrobatics while introducing Prince’s story and music to a new generation.

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Sam Okafor Seeing Prince's story reach Broadway could pull in a whole new crowd if they keep the music front and center.

Autistic nine-year-old named TIME Kid of the Year for emergency kitsHealth — 1dNine-year-old Ledger Mann was named TIME’s Kid of the Year for helping develop clear sensory-support backpacks that help first responders communicate with and comfort autistic children during emergencies. Inspired by a search for a missing autistic child, Ledger helped launch the LGM Bags program, which has distributed more than 432 kits across several states.

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Sam Okafor Over 400 kits already sent out means this program is reaching families who need it most across multiple states.

Trump Admits to ‘Joking’ About White Job Offer — 2dPresident Donald Trump admitted he was joking when he said he offer the role of White House press secretary to UFC boss Dana White. "I will tell you, I was only kidding," Trump sa… — by Sandra Rhodes

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IJRHouse GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete HegsethNicole Silverio · 4 min · 15h

Ye Sets U.S. Rap Concert Attendance Record — 2dYe’s Nov. 7 concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington was billed by the venue and promoter as the most-attended U.S. rap show, with about 83,000 tickets reportedly sold—though independent attendance figures have not yet confirmed the claim. Erykah Badu and Kid Cudi made surprise appearances, with Cudi reuniting with Ye onstage.

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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.

Elon Musk might give 72 million American kids a share of SpaceX2 sources — Oct 31, 2026

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Tom Gallagher If every kid got a small SpaceX stake it might build real public support for space projects over time.

Sen. Roger Marshall: Adam Hamilton's Sunday School Won't Let Kids Call Each Other Boys or Girls2 sources — Oct 30, 2026

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Sam Okafor Sen. Marshall has a point here. Sunday school should not be rewriting basic language that kids already understand from birth.

Man tells 911 he will kill Oregon school shooter before interveningWorld — Nov 3, 2026Kaylub Giamanco told 911 "I'm about to go kill this kid" before entering Silver Rail Elementary and fatally shooting the 16-year-old who killed a teacher and three students.

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Apple TV Releases ‘Way of the Warrior Kid’ Trailer — Oct 27, 2026Apple TV released a trailer for Way of the Warrior Kid, a family film starring Chris Pratt as an injured Navy SEAL who mentors his bullied nephew through a summer program focused on discipline and courage rather than fighting. Directed by McG and based on Jocko Willink’s novel, the film premieres November 25.

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FaithTapTrump Gives Hegseth ‘‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS’ For Impeachment RebuttalPresident Donald Trump was so pleased with War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s rebuttal on the calls for his impeachment, he gave the secretary an “‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS” for his Pentagon… — by Sandra Rhodes1h · 4 reads

Wyoming Mother Missing After Kids’ Pickup No-ShowWorld — Nov 1, 2026Wyoming authorities are searching for Kandice Gunter, 30, who was reported missing after she failed to pick up her children—an unusual absence that alarmed her family. She was last seen in Natrona County, and investigators are seeking information about her and her gray pickup truck.

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Study Reports Flint Newborn Death Rate HalvedHealth — Nov 3, 2026After Flint launched Rx Kids, which provides cash to expectant and new parents, its 2025 neonatal death rate was half the 2021–24 rate, and deaths in the first week fell 74%, narrowing the gap with the rest of Michigan. Researchers caution that the small number of deaths and observational study design mean the findings do not establish that the program caused the decline.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Chris Pratt Shares 'the Most Important Thing' He Wants to Pass on to His Kids — Oct 22, 2026"It's an incredible blessing to be a father."

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Kids yelled trick-or-treat at the socialist house and the cauldron handed out IOUs.Politics — Oct 23, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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No, Kids Probably Don't Need Extra Time on Tests2 sources — Oct 16, 2026

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Tom Gallagher I remember taking timed tests in school and the pressure helped me focus instead of dragging things out.

IJRSupreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant LaborPete Peterson · 4 min · 16h

Elon Musk Announces Plan to Distribute a Financial Gift to 'Every Kid in America' — Oct 19, 2026

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Raymond lifts Red Wings past Oilers 4-3 — Oct 27, 2026"It's amazing, I feel like a kid," said Michal Postava, who stopped Connor McDavid in the shootout to win his first NHL start as Detroit beat Edmonton 4-3.

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Elena Vasquez McDavid extended his streak again but the Oilers defense let too many leads slip away in this one.

Western Forests Offer Holiday Tree-Cutting PermitsEnvironment — Nov 1, 2026Christmas tree-cutting permits are available or opening soon at national forests in Idaho, California and Wyoming, with prices, cutting dates and household limits varying by location; several forests offer free permits to fourth graders with Every Kid Outdoors passes. In Colorado, Golden Gate Canyon State Park is accepting lottery applications through Nov. 15 for 250 permits costing $35, with tree cutting scheduled for Dec. 5.

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Kids need parents as their compass, not peers — Oct 21, 2026Children oriented to peers instead of parents grow anxious and shut down—though the case rests more on clinical pattern than hard data.

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93% of Parents Recreate Childhood Holiday TraditionsLifestyle — Oct 27, 2026Many parents feel nostalgic for childhood holidays and try to recreate familiar traditions for their children, while experts say it’s normal for family rituals to change as kids grow and families evolve. Parents can honor those memories while starting new traditions—and ease holiday stress by focusing on what matters most rather than striving for perfection.

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Sandra RhodesBessent Moved to Military Base Over Security ConcernsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been moved to a military base in response to Iranian assassination threats this week, a senior administration official confirmed to Fox News . Iran has upped its efforts to target senior U.S. officials overseas. White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also relocated to military or protected housing in recent weeks. The senio1h · 132 reads

Kids stay good inside even when behavior looks bad — Oct 21, 2026Power struggles ease when meltdowns get read as unmet needs and parents hold limits without turning conduct into character.

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Police Arrest Kids For Arizona Gun-Store Burglary That Prompted Dealer To Put His Truck On The Line — Oct 23, 2026Authorities in Tucson, Arizona, arrested several minors Tuesday on charges related to the burglary of a city gun store, according to local media.

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Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every U.S. child next year — Oct 19, 2026The world's richest man says he will hand every kid in America a piece of his rocket company, but he has not said how the gift would work.

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Andy Cohen Shares Update on Boyfriend, KidsEntertainment — Oct 22, 2026Andy Cohen says his relationship with boyfriend Kevin Sobieski is going strong, sharing that Sobieski has started watching Bravo reality shows and joined him at some tapings. Cohen also described his children’s response to the relationship as an “incredible journey” for their family.

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Musk pushes public shares as Anthropic keeps the equity — Oct 19, 2026Anthropic’s 5% Public Benefit Fund keeps control inside a company LLC. Musk answers with SpaceX stock for every American kid—and a clearer claim about who should own the upside.

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IJRTeachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student DataDylan Kresak · 4 min · 16h