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Guildford Plans Market, Towns Spotlight Local Getaways
Lifestyle
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New Hope offers abundant parks, aquatic recreation, golf and nearby fishing, while two Vermont ski-town restaurants highlight locally sourced food and family ties. Guildford is hosting a festive Christmas market and entertainment, and Downtown Batavia is promoting winter shopping, cafés and seasonal activities.
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Greenville Council Advances Town Common Café Plan
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Greenville, North Carolina, is moving forward with a request for qualifications and a citizen committee to assess proposals for a café or restaurant at Town Common, where development is permitted only in a designated area. The move is exploratory, with public feedback still sought; supporters say an eatery could enhance the park and greenway, while community views have been mixed.
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Caleb Wilson to Miss Four to Six Weeks After Hand Surgery
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Knicks guards Josh Hart and center Karl-Anthony Towns are cleared to face Cleveland after missing time or dealing with soreness. Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is questionable against San Antonio with right hip soreness, while Norman Powell and Zach Collins are also listed as questionable.
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New Jersey Town Votes to End 150-Year Ban on Alcohol Sales
Andrew Powell
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A New Jersey borough known for its restaurants and longtime alcohol restrictions is preparing for a major change after voters approved a measure allowing licensed establishments to… — by Andrew Powell
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 15h
Alabama Getaways Span Gulf Beaches, Lakes, Historic Towns
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Alabama offers varied getaways and communities, from Gulf Shores’ quieter lagoon-and-Gulf beaches to Oxford and Pell City’s lake recreation and walkable downtowns. Near Birmingham and Mobile, Gardendale and Saraland add small-town charm, green spaces, trails, local dining, and comparatively affordable living.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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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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Iran War Sparks Explosive Town Hall Between Navy Brass, Military Families
Daily Caller News Foundation
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Navy families are sounding the alarm over deteriorating conditions aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier as the Iran war threatens to keep thousands of American sailors at sea for an entire year.
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Western Towns Preserve Mining, Route 66 History
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Travel features spotlight historic and quieter small-town destinations, from Deadwood and Arizona communities to ghost towns near Missoula, for their local history, scenery and outdoor activities. In New Mexico and Arizona, residents are also working to preserve Route 66’s legacy through vintage neon signs and historic landmarks.
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Sutton Residents Oppose Kraft Data Center Despite Projected Tax Cuts
Daily Caller News Foundation
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Residents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.
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Small Towns Across Midwest, Northwest Offer Quiet Escapes
Lifestyle
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These travel guides spotlight small-town escapes across the Midwest and Washington, from historic New Harmony, Petoskey and Madison to peaceful communities in Washington and Illinois. They emphasize preserved downtowns, local history, natural scenery and an unhurried pace as reasons to visit.
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Pope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in Peru
Pope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru
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Council delivers 28 net-zero homes in Bonhill, Clydebank
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New net-zero council homes in Bonhill and Clydebank include accessible options designed to help residents with changing needs. Elsewhere, Burlington officials will discuss housing and homelessness supports at a town hall, while Rochester residents have identified housing costs among their concerns.
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Doja Cat Changes Dallas Lyric After Democratic Wins
Doja Cat
— Nov 5, 2026
Doja Cat changed “Paint the Town Red” to “Paint the Town Blue” during a Dallas concert, with blue stage lighting underscoring the apparent nod to Democrats’ 2026 midterm victories. She offered no further explanation, but the lyric change drew attention online.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Oprah Selects Mary Lawson's Solace in Winter as 126th Book Club Pick
Oprah Winfrey
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Oprah Winfrey selected Mary Lawson’s novel Solace in Winter as her latest Book Club pick, praising its moving story. Set in a snowbound Canadian town in 1969, it follows a widower who shelters an injured dog and a young American fleeing the Vietnam War draft.
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Tom Gallagher
Oprah's picks often highlight quiet human stories and this one with the injured dog seems especially touching.
Giant Leap Tops South Africa Office Design Ranking
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Giant Leap ranked first in two new South African office-design lists, highlighting its combined furniture, lighting and fit-out services in Cape Town and Johannesburg and its renovation expertise. The rankings reflect demand for flexible, efficiently delivered workplace projects as companies adapt offices to hybrid work and lease changes.
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Priya Raman
Ranking high in two lists suggests their lighting and furniture combos really stand out from competitors.
Flock Cameras Face Scrutiny Across Towns
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Flock license-plate cameras are facing growing scrutiny: Manchester, Connecticut, voted to remove its 18 devices, while residents and advocates elsewhere are pressing for information and raising privacy and misuse concerns. Police and company representatives defend the technology as a crime-solving tool, as communities including Youngstown and Monroe County hold public discussions about its use.
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Navy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through Arsenal
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 15h
Greenville Seeks Artist for $15,000 Town Common Mural
Lifestyle
— Nov 5, 2026
Greenville arts organizations are seeking artists to design a mural for a 180-foot retaining wall at Town Common, intended to reflect the city and welcome visitors. Applications are due Dec. 5, 2026; finalists will develop concepts with community input, and the selected artist will receive $15,000, with work expected to begin in March 2027.
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Towns Outline Specific Rules for Fall Leaf Collections
Lifestyle
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Greenville, Henderson and Hamlet have started annual leaf collection programs, with schedules and pickup rules varying by city. Officials advise residents to keep leaves accessible and separate from other yard waste; Henderson residents with loose leaves or more than 10 bags must contact Public Works for pickup.
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Arizona towns draw retirees with affordable homes
Lifestyle
— Nov 5, 2026
Arizona retirees can find different versions of an affordable, slower-paced lifestyle in Parker, Prescott Valley and Green Valley. The towns offer distinct draws—from Parker’s Colorado River setting and close-knit community to Prescott Valley’s garden-friendly homes and Green Valley’s golf amenities and access to Tucson—though prices and housing options vary.
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Historic Towns Preserve Mining, Frontier History
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Three Idaho destinations preserve the state’s mining-era history: Kingston’s Snake Pit has served travelers for nearly 150 years, Murray’s Sprag Pole combines a free 12-exhibit museum with a restaurant, and remote Silver City remains a seasonal community of historic buildings largely owned by miners’ descendants.
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Local Councils Set Meetings on Housing and Development Plans
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Rochester’s school board will appoint a replacement for Karen MacLaughlin, while the City Council plans to certify election results, review downtown construction and potential state funding requests, and hold a town hall on community survey concerns. Councils in Clear Lake and Middletown also have meetings scheduled to discuss development projects, future tax revenue and leadership.
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Kansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's Endorsement
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig
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IKEA plans first Sarasota store opening November 18
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IKEA will open a 48,000-square-foot store at Sarasota’s University Town Center on Nov. 18, its sixth Florida location. It will display about 5,000 products, offer more than 3,000 for immediate takeaway, and include design-planning services and a Swedish-food counter; larger furniture can be ordered for pickup or delivery.
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Volunteers ready veterans memorials ahead of dedications in three towns
Lifestyle
— Nov 3, 2026
Billericay volunteers tidied the town’s war memorial ahead of Remembrance Sunday. In Indiana, volunteers and local businesses are completing an inclusive Veterans Memorial in Huntertown Family Park, with a Veterans Day dedication planned; Maine’s Korean War veterans group also announced a Veterans Day observance at its memorial.
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Police Search Solano Town Center After Reported Shooting; Seven Transported
World
— Oct 31, 2026
Seven people were shot, one fatally, at the Spirit Halloween store in Solano Town Center mall in Fairfield on Friday night, police said.
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Oregon Towns Offer Diverse Weekend Getaways
Lifestyle
— Oct 30, 2026
Oregon’s weekend getaways span coastal towns such as Cannon Beach and Port Orford, historic Astoria, mountain destinations like Sisters, heritage-rich Mount Angel, and a Columbia Gorge town known for windsurfing and fruit orchards. Together, they offer scenic beaches and trails, local history, arts, food and outdoor recreation across the state.
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Livermore narrowly backs town-manager system, Fort Smith approves mayor-council
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Voters in Livermore, Maine, narrowly approved shifting to a town-manager form of government and separately backed using a $254,220 county-budget overpayment to offset 2028 property taxes. Fort Smith, Arkansas, overwhelmingly approved replacing its city-administrator system with a mayor-council government, with the new structure and its elected mayor set to take effect in 2028.
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Democrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without Trump
Simon August · 7 min · 15h
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