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UF approves Tower Hill naming rights for arena inside O'Connell Center
Business
— 3d
The University of Florida approved a five-year naming-rights deal with Tower Hill Insurance, renaming the arena inside the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Tower Hill Arena while the building keeps its existing name. Financial terms were not disclosed; trustees also approved funding for the expanded Lemerand Athletic Center and related athletics projects.
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O'Keefe and Higby Face Felony Charges Over Minnesota Polling Stunt
Politics
— Oct 28, 2026
James O'Keefe and Cam Higby face felony unlawful voting and identity theft charges over an Aug. 11 Minnesota polling disguise stunt; they stopped before the oath and cast no votes.
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Tom Gallagher
Disguising yourself to test election security might highlight real problems but breaking identity laws is not the way to do it.
Rosie O'Donnell weighs return to New York over family separation
Andrew Powell
— Nov 6, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell is considering a return to the United States after celebrating the Democrats' midterm election victories, telling The Washington Post that being separated from her… — by Andrew Powell
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American Airlines Jet Blows Tires After Brake Report at O’Hare
The Federal Aviation Administration
— Oct 20, 2026
An American Airlines flight from Barcelona landed at Chicago O’Hare after its crew reported a brake problem, and two tires blew during the landing. One person was hospitalized in good condition; passengers were bused to the terminal, and the FAA is investigating.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 7h
AP review finds slurs and Nazi talk in Nevada GOP candidate forum
Martin O'Donnell
— Oct 17, 2026
AP found racial slurs and Nazi talk across thousands of 2022-2026 posts in GOP candidate Marty O'Donnell's Marty Army forum; his campaign says nearly 200 users were banned.
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Priya Raman
Candidates must actively police their own supporter forums or risk enabling extremists.
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
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Vikings Fall 19-15 to Lions; Jefferson Declines Interview
Justin Jefferson
— Oct 30, 2026
The Vikings’ six-game winning streak ended with a 19-15 loss to the Lions, as Justin Jefferson finished with five catches for 33 yards and a touchdown before declining to speak with reporters. Quarterback Kyler Murray and coach Kevin O’Connell acknowledged Jefferson’s frustration and said Minnesota must find more ways to get him involved as it addresses its offensive struggles.
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Irish Dance Shows Span Arizona, Idaho, New York
Entertainment
— Oct 27, 2026
Upcoming live performances include the Irish dance production “A Celtic Christmas” in Idaho Falls, featuring champion dancers, music and an audience-participation finale. Other theater offerings include a dance tribute to Sinéad O’Connor exploring her life and work, and a November lineup at Molloy University’s Madison Theatre that includes Irish dancing and a pageant.
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Miami Beats Florida State in Double Overtime, Improves to 6-0
Malachi Toney
— Oct 15, 2026
Miami has opened the 2026 season 5-0, leading the ACC in scoring and points allowed. Among players with five appearances, receiver Malachi Toney and quarterback Darian Mensah earned the team’s top PFF grades, while defensive back Ethan O’Connor led the defense.
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Kessler scores 26 on 12-for-12, Lakers beat Warriors
Walker Kessler
— Oct 22, 2026
Walker Kessler made a historic Lakers debut, scoring 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting with nine rebounds and two blocks as Los Angeles beat Golden State 127-105. Luka Doncic led the new-look Lakers with 28 points, while Kessler’s performance matched rare franchise marks set by Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O’Neal.
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Dana Whitfield
Seeing those Wilt and Shaq numbers pop up for a debut guy puts real pressure on Kessler to keep it going all season.
Andrew Powell
White House Officials Clash as Nvidia Affair Raises National Security Questions
A reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a company allegedly connected to a suspected Chinese spy. According to Fox News , the confrontation followed reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed I
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Kings’ 0-5 Start Puts NBA Record in Reach
Sports
— Oct 30, 2026
The Sacramento Kings fell to 0-5 after a 132-120 loss to New Orleans, giving up 25 turnovers despite rookie Darius Acuff Jr.’s 34-point, 14-assist performance. With a difficult stretch ahead, analyst Kevin O’Connor says the Kings could challenge the NBA’s worst season-opening record of 0-18.
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South Dakota Squads Claim Cheer, Dance State Titles
Sports
— Oct 23, 2026
South Dakota’s state cheer and dance championships drew teams to Rapid City, where Sioux Valley captured its 20th consecutive Class A cheer title, O’Gorman won the Class AA cheer grand championship and Brandon Valley claimed its sixth straight Class AA dance grand championship. Pierre’s cheer and dance teams entered the competition seeking strong finishes, with several seniors competing for the final time.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Federal Contractor Sues Government After James O'Keefe Video
2 sources
— Oct 23, 2026
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Sam Okafor
Contractors who take public funds deserve scrutiny, and suing over one video looks like an attempt to dodge responsibility.
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” — Psalms 51:10, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 b
New International Version
— Oct 18, 2026
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“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” — Psalms 51:10, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 b
New International Version
— Oct 18, 2026
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Out: Republican Dumbness. In: Democrat Dumbness. Always: Uniparty Dumbness
Seton Motley · 7 min · 7h
NASA Releases Halloween Gallery of Cosmic Images
Science
— Oct 30, 2026
NASA released a Halloween gallery of cosmic images including an SDO jack-o'-lantern Sun and a hand-shaped pulsar nebula 16,000 light-years away.
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Nicole Hardy
The Perseus cluster resembling a skull is a reminder that space often mimics earthly forms through pure chance.
What hobby should you actually pick up?
Quizie
— Quiz
Not another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.
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Three NASCAR Series Set for Phoenix Tripleheader Sunday
Chase Briscoe
— Oct 16, 2026
Phoenix Raceway hosts a NASCAR playoff tripleheader, with the Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 on Sunday and O’Reilly and Truck Series races Friday and Saturday; Phoenix is no longer the championship finale, which has moved to Homestead. Kyle Larson leads the Cup standings heading into the weekend, while previews highlight strong Phoenix form from drivers including Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson and playoff pressure across the series.
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Foster, Navarrete Set for Super Featherweight Unification
Emanuel Navarrete
— Oct 20, 2026
O’Shaquie Foster says his reach, defense and counterpunching can neutralize Emanuel Navarrete’s relentless pressure in their super-featherweight unification fight, while accusing Navarrete of benefiting from size advantages against smaller opponents. Foster is favored, but the matchup is widely seen as a major test: Navarrete’s awkward, high-volume attack could punish Foster if he abandons a disciplined strategy.
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La Crosse County Clears Midterm Canvass With No Discrepancies Found
Politics
— 4d
Worthington school officials certified Adam Blume, Eugenio Lopez and Gretchen A. O’Donnell as winners of three board seats. La Crosse County reported no discrepancies in its midterm canvass, and Kanawha County completed its general-election canvass; Guthrie County supervisors were scheduled to review and canvass results.
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Mike Johnson Will Not Run for Minority Leader
Madison Summers
— Nov 4, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) does not plan to seek the position of House minority leader after Republicans lost control of the House. The Republican lawmaker told his staff o… — by Madison Summers
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Andrew Powell
Video Shows Family’s Terrifying Escape as Brooklyn Building Collapses
Newly released footage from inside a Brooklyn apartment shows a family scrambling for safety as their building suddenly began collapsing, killing eight people and leaving at least 17 others injured. According to Fox News , the three-story structure in the Flatbush neighborhood gave way Wednesday, triggering a major emergency response as firefighters and rescue crews searched through the debris for
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Heat End 0-4 Start With Win Over Hawks
Giannis Antetokounmpo
— Oct 25, 2026
The Miami Heat fell to the Charlotte Hornets 115-110, dropping to 0-3 as Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out after 25 minutes. Coach Erik Spoelstra said Antetokounmpo absorbs excessive contact without getting calls, comparing the officiating challenge to Shaquille O’Neal, while acknowledging that officiating was not the sole reason for the loss.
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Shreveport launches, Jackson seeks Chicago flights
Travel
— Oct 25, 2026
United’s new daily, year-round nonstop service between Shreveport and Chicago O’Hare has launched, with flights reportedly about 75% full and connections to more than 220 destinations, including 47 international cities. Airport officials say the route expands travel and business access and hope demand will eventually support additional flights.
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UTC Plans Blood Drive Amid Critical Shortage
Health
— Oct 19, 2026
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will hold its annual Bloodanooga drive Oct. 21–22 as Blood Assurance reports critically low supplies, including less than a day’s supply of O-negative blood. The drive welcomes eligible donors at the University Center, with T-shirts, giveaways and a $25 e-gift card for certain donation types.
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LSU's Star Alumni Join Kiffin Before Alabama Clash
Lane Kiffin
— 6d
Ahead of a pivotal LSU-Alabama matchup with College Football Playoff implications, coach Lane Kiffin led a star-studded Tiger Walk featuring LSU greats Shaquille O’Neal, Angel Reese and Paul Skenes, along with Livvy Dunne and actor Kevin Costner. The game was a key test for both teams, which had little margin for error in the race for a playoff spot.
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Larson Wins Third NASCAR Cup Championship
Justin Allgaier
— Nov 5, 2026
Homestead-Miami hosts NASCAR’s season finales, with Kyle Larson heavily favored to clinch a third Cup title as only Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin remain in contention. The Truck and O’Reilly Auto Parts championships are tighter: Kaden Honeycutt leads Layne Riggs by 20 points, while Justin Allgaier holds a 22-point edge over Jesse Love in a five-driver O’Reilly title fight.
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Feds Launch Investigation Into State’s Largest Teachers Union
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 8h
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