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Doughboy Voice Actor JoBe Cerny Dies at 78Entertainment — 1dJoBe Cerny, the actor and longtime voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, died at 78 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he also appeared in films and commercials and worked in theater and audio production.

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Wisconsin Court Agrees to Hear Act 10 Challenge — 9hThe Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a union-led challenge to Act 10, the 2011 law restricting collective bargaining rights for most public employees. The decision follows conflicting lower-court rulings and comes as incoming Democratic leaders have voiced support for repealing the law.

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Chris Dalton This hearing comes right as new leaders want to repeal it. The justices should decide based on the original case facts alone.

Suspect With Guns Arrested Near White House After Hearing Voices to Kill Trump3 sources — 4d

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Jared Kim Secret Service response shows they take direct threats to the president seriously.

Court Rules Lake Illegally Fired VOA Director — 1dA 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.

NTSB lab receives cockpit recorder from fatal Florida jet crashWorld — 2dThe NTSB recovered the cockpit voice recorder from a Learjet that crashed in Florida on Nov. 1, killing all nine aboard. Investigators are assessing whether its data survived; if recoverable, it could clarify the pilots’ response to severe weather and the cause of the crash.

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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.

Olympic Judo Champion Riner Announces 2027 Presidential Bid — 2dFive-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced he will run in France’s 2027 presidential election, saying he wants to help “turn France around.” He describes himself as neither left nor right and says he wants to counter public pessimism; he has also voiced concern about the far right’s rise.

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Rachel Meyers I like that he's focusing on countering pessimism instead of just attacking rivals, though experience in government would help his chances.

Armed Venezuelan arrested near White House said voices told him to kill Trump — 5dA Venezuelan man was arrested near the White House after allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump, authorities said. Secret Service officers found a stolen vehicle he was in containing three firearms and ammunition.

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Derek Foss Hearing voices to kill the president points to serious mental health problems that shouldn't mix with easy access to firearms.

Elvis and Eminem Rights Holders Sue Suno for AI Copyright Infringement — 4dElvis Presley’s rights holders have sued AI music company Suno, alleging it enables users to clone his voice without permission and violates copyright and Tennessee’s ELVIS Act. Separately, Eminem’s publisher Eight Mile Style alleges Suno lets users generate music and lyrics that copy his work; Suno has defended its technology as a tool for creating original music.

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“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”” — Isaiah 30:21, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Community — Nov 1, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Nicole Hardy This verse is a good reminder that we can always find direction if we stay open to guidance.

“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”” — Isaiah 30:21, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Community — Nov 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Sam Okafor This verse always reminds me how God stays close and gives clear direction when life gets confusing.

Meloni urges single EU voice in Ukraine talks — 6dItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that Europe risks being sidelined in Ukraine peace negotiations unless EU leaders replace competing diplomatic efforts with a single representative authorized to speak for the bloc. She urged leaders to discuss the representative and mandate at an upcoming informal summit and decide formally in December, coordinating with the UK, Norway and other European partners.

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Tom Gallagher Meloni makes sense that Europe will get ignored unless we stop the competing voices and pick one negotiator.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Bugs Bunny Voice Actor Eric Bauza Dies at 46 — Oct 26, 2026Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at 46. Family announced it on Instagram October 25; the medical examiner cited hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

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UVA Marks 200 Years Since Poe EnrolledEntertainment — Nov 3, 2026Edgar Allan Poe’s legacy is being revisited through access to his preserved University of Virginia room, a new biography tracing his influence on later writers and readers, and an immersive event pairing his stories with cocktails. The coverage highlights his enduring appeal as a writer who gives voice to universal fears and anxieties.

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States Warn Seniors of Medicare Enrollment ScamsHealth — Nov 4, 2026Officials warn that Medicare scammers are exploiting open enrollment through spoofed calls, texts, and AI-generated voices to steal personal information or switch coverage without consent. Beneficiaries should use trusted enrollment resources and verify offers independently; the warning is especially pressing in Iowa, where thousands face plan cancellations and must choose replacement coverage.

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The Clearest Voice for the Clearest Choice I've Heard So Far2 sources — Oct 24, 2026

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Priya Raman This argument makes the stakes in the election feel much more concrete than most coverage.

Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” — Psalms 5:3, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® CopyrCommunity — Oct 30, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” — Psalms 5:3, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® CopyrCommunity — Oct 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Spokane Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Father Rashad McGuffeyWorld — Nov 2, 2026A man identified by his family as 26-year-old Rashad McGuffey was fatally shot near 53rd Avenue and Fiske Court on Spokane’s South Hill just before 5 a.m. Police continued investigating with no arrest reported, while neighbors voiced safety concerns and called for stronger security.

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Bakersfield election count shows early City Hall shiftsPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Bakersfield’s election results point to changes on the City Council: longtime Ward 4 member Bob Smith conceded, while Cassie Bittle led the open Ward 3 race and incumbent Manpreet Kaur led in Ward 7. Early Ward 4 returns had challenger Ryan Crowl ahead, and state and congressional races in Kern County also featured competitive contests, with affordability a major concern voiced by candidates.

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The Simpsons Brings Back Apu With New Voice — Oct 19, 2026Sunil Malhotra voiced Apu in The Simpsons' Oct. 18/19, 2026 episode The Revengening, the character's first lines since 2017, saying the sweetest part was unleashing I AM APU! in the studio.

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Sam Okafor Glad Apu is back with new lines after so long, hope Sunil Malhotra's voice works for the character.

Dementia-Friendly Choir Unites 30-Plus People in SheboyganLifestyle — Nov 2, 2026Choirs are using music to bring people together in different ways: young women lent their voices to a song celebrating their community, and a university choir highlighted unity and alumni composers. Other offerings include a concert reflecting on creation and human worth, a dementia-friendly choir fostering connection, and an open-invitation community choir for women.

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Taylor Swift Reveals 20-Year Napoleon Dynamite Joke — Nov 1, 2026Taylor Swift said she and longtime best friend Abigail Anderson still speak to each other in “Napoleon Dynamite” voices, a joke they started after meeting in high school in Nashville. At a Q&A following a screening of Toy Story 5, Swift said their shared sense of humor reminded her of the film’s friendship between Bonnie and Blaze—and that their husbands still have to put up with the habit.

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Elena Vasquez I remember that movie well. Cool they turned it into a private thing from high school that stuck around.

Selena Gomez Says Nicotine Vaping Changed Her Voice — Oct 19, 2026Selena Gomez says heavy nicotine vaping has permanently changed her voice, and she is working to stay quit after finding nicotine difficult to give up. She urged people not to start vaping and encouraged those struggling with addiction to keep going.

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Derek Foss Her experience shows nicotine is tougher to quit than people admit. Respect for pushing through it anyway.

Nebraska Broadcaster Pavelka Plans Retirement After 50 YearsSports — Oct 26, 2026Kent Pavelka, Nebraska men’s basketball’s longtime radio voice, announced he will retire after the 2026-27 season, ending a broadcasting career that began in 1974. He plans to call the entire season and savor his final run with the Huskers.

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Chris Dalton He should enjoy that last full season without any pressure. The man has been steady through a lot of ups and downs.