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The Right-Wing Troll Who Would Be Governor. Plus. . .2 sources — Oct 22, 2026

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Rachel Meyers Voters should look for experience in policy and compromise rather than someone known mainly for stirring up arguments.

🚨BREAKING: President Trump just posted this meme on Truth Social, trolling Rep. Ilhan Omar.Politics — Oct 24, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Nicole Hardy Meme battles like this just distract from real policy disagreements between them.

Reports: Frequent Ride Downtime Across Orlando ParksTravel — Oct 31, 2026Reports describe frequent unexpected ride shutdowns at Walt Disney World, with Test Track, Slinky Dog Dash and other attractions among those recording repeated interruptions. Universal Orlando visitors are also being advised to plan around possible downtime at attractions including Trolls Trollercoaster and Epic Universe’s Mine-Cart Madness.

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Five U.S. Restaurants Attract Loyal Local FollowingsLifestyle — 4dThese local burger favorites stand out for their distinctive offerings and loyal followings: Teddy’s Bigger Burgers in Honolulu is known for thick patties, Louisville’s Ollie’s Trolley for its seasoned burger and famous sauce, Plainville’s Hungry Bull for its custom beef blend, and Lansing’s Kewpee for its century-old olive burger. Indianapolis’ Mr. Wing’s draws regulars with fish, chicken and gyros.

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No. 24 West Virginia women beat Georgia Tech 81-63Sports — 5dNo. 24 West Virginia women’s basketball beat Georgia Tech 81-63 on the road to improve to 3-0, building an early lead and stretching it to as many as 28 points. Skylar Forbes scored 23 and Gia Cooke added 20, while the Mountaineers also controlled the boards and got key contributions from their supporting players.

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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.

Dax Shepard Denies Abuse Claims, Calls Rumors Offensive — 4dDax Shepard rejected online claims that he is controlling or abusive toward Kristen Bell, saying the accusations are deeply hurtful after he has worked to avoid the abusive behavior he witnessed growing up. The backlash followed Bell’s description of his habit of complimenting other people as a playful way of flirting with her.

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Trump Tells Vance to Focus on ‘Massive Corruption and Crime in Dem-Controlled Cities, States — 1dPresident Donald Trump wants his vice president to focus on addressing any alleged corruption in Democrat-controlled cities and states. Trump added in a post on Truth Social Thurs… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Santa Clara and Princeton reach 3-0 in women's basketball openersSports — 4dSanta Clara, Princeton and Arizona all extended their perfect starts to the women’s basketball season with wins, while Boston University fell to Northeastern and remained winless. Princeton rallied late to beat Richmond, Santa Clara completed a 3-0 road trip by defeating Long Beach State, and Arizona controlled its home game against Iona.

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Iowa Governor-Elect Sand Names Chief, Expands Cross-Party Team — 6dIowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand has appointed Abe Rakov as chief of staff and added independent and Republican leaders to his transition team, saying he wants differing perspectives and cross-party cooperation. Sand, who defeated Republican Zach Lahn to become Iowa’s first Democratic governor since 2006, will take office in January facing a Republican-controlled Legislature.

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No. 6 Virginia beats Bucknell 95-61, stays unbeaten — 4dNo. 6 Virginia stayed unbeaten with a 95-61 rout of Bucknell, racing to a 28-5 lead and controlling the game with dominant rebounding and defense. Chance Mallory scored 16 points to lead four Cavaliers in double figures.

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FAA AI Tool Reroutes Nearly 180 FlightsTech — 4dUnited is restricting unauthorized third-party AI agents from its booking and travel platforms, citing aviation rules requiring human acknowledgment during check-in and risks such as unintended purchases. Separately, the FAA is expanding its SMART AI planning system to help controllers find more efficient routes and reduce delays, while officials say humans retain control and some lawmakers have questioned testing and oversight.

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

Boston College improves to 3-0 with 82-54 win over Maryland Eastern ShoreSports — 3dBoston College beat Maryland Eastern Shore 82-54 as Luke Hunger scored 20 points, extending the Eagles’ unbeaten start under coach Luke Murray. Boston College controlled the game on the boards and held the Hawks to 25% shooting from 3-point range.

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WVU routs Stetson 91-53, Sadler scores 25 — Nov 7, 2026West Virginia routed Stetson 91-53 to improve to 2-0, led by freshman Miles Sadler’s 25 points and six assists. Joson Sanon added 18 points, and the Mountaineers controlled the game with strong three-point shooting, a 46-32 rebounding edge and 13 forced turnovers.

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Nicole Hardy The 46-32 rebound edge and 13 turnovers forced show how much pressure the Mountaineers put on Stetson all game.

Communities Schedule Parades, Holiday CelebrationsLifestyle — Nov 4, 2026Blacksburg is accepting entries for its Dec. 4 holiday parade, with registration due Nov. 20. Detroit’s Pancake Breakfast builds excitement for America’s Thanksgiving Parade, while a Remembrance Day parade in Brenthurst and Dayton’s Nov. 12 Holiday Stroll invite the public to seasonal and commemorative events.

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Controllers issue urgent instructions after Air France jet deviates at Los Angeles airportTravel — 5dAn Air France A350 departing Los Angeles International Airport turned into the departure path of an American Airlines A321 on Nov. 7, prompting air traffic controllers to issue urgent course and altitude instructions to separate the flights. Reports cited about 400 feet of vertical separation, a figure not independently confirmed; both planes continued to their destinations.

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Sam Okafor Controllers caught that deviation fast, but planes shouldn't get that close on the ground.

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.

North Carolina Drug Arrests Span Four CountiesWorld — Nov 3, 2026Authorities in Gaston and Lenoir counties reported cocaine-trafficking arrests after investigations that yielded drugs, cash and, in Gaston County, three firearms. Separate arrests in Caldwell and Catawba counties involved felony drug-possession allegations, including cocaine and other controlled substances.

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White House delays science advisors meeting with Zuckerberg and Huang — Nov 6, 2026The Trump administration postponed a meeting of its science and technology advisory council, which includes Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, without giving a clear reason. The delay comes amid a tech-stock sell-off fueled by concerns that a Democratic-controlled Congress may impose stricter AI rules and curb data-center expansion, as investors also question the returns on heavy AI spending.

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Priya Raman Investors questioning AI spending returns probably influenced this delay more than any official schedule conflict.

New York 2026 Election Coverage Tracks Unofficial Results — Nov 1, 2026New York’s 2026 elections include incumbent Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli facing Republican challenger Joseph Hernandez, a biotechnology entrepreneur and investor. Gov. Kathy Hochul is also seeking reelection against Republican Bruce Blakeman, who has campaigned on cutting utility rates in half.

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Controlled Invoice Workflows Cut Duplicates and Speed Financial ClosesFinance — Nov 5, 2026A standardized invoice-to-pay workflow—from intake and validation through approvals, payment and reconciliation—can reduce errors, strengthen controls and make month-end close more predictable. Centralized tracking also helps AP teams see where invoices are delayed and pay vendors on time.

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Marcus Bell Centralized approval tracking would help us catch delays earlier but our team still needs better training on the new steps.

Dumonts buy Adelson stake to take Mavericks majority control — Nov 3, 2026Patrick Dumont and his wife, Sivan, bought Miriam Adelson’s stake in the Dallas Mavericks, giving their family a 69% controlling share; Mark Cuban retains 27% and Dumont can buy an additional 20% under the original sale terms. The family says it is focused on building a new Dallas arena planned to open in 2031.

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Brad Lander Wins New York’s 10th DistrictPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Brad Lander, the former New York City comptroller, won New York’s 10th Congressional District race by a wide margin over Republican Jennifer Moore, securing the safely Democratic seat. Lander had earlier defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary, where their differing positions on aid to Israel became a central point of contention.

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Global Shortage Drives Cross-Border Controller RecruitmentWorld — Nov 4, 2026A global shortage of air traffic controllers is prompting countries to recruit experienced staff from abroad, as aging workforces and years-long training timelines leave vacancies difficult to fill. The competition offers short-term relief but can shift staffing gaps between countries, while shortages have contributed to flight disruptions and raised safety concerns.

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Tom Gallagher These gaps are already causing delays, so governments need better pay and local recruitment to keep skies safe.

Bull and Schwarz Digits sign deal for European-controlled AI cloudBusiness — Nov 3, 2026France’s Bull and Germany’s Schwarz Digits plan to build a European AI and cloud infrastructure stack, combining Bull’s AI and high-performance computing expertise with Schwarz Digits’ STACKIT cloud. The preliminary partnership targets regulated and strategic sectors, with infrastructure, data and operations kept under European jurisdiction and control.

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Dana Whitfield I like the focus on keeping data and control inside Europe, but success will depend on whether they can match the scale of existing providers.

Iowa shuts out Wisconsin 30-0, secures bowl eligibility — Oct 31, 2026Iowa bounced back from its loss to Minnesota with a 30-0 home shutout of Wisconsin, controlling the game on both sides of the ball and securing bowl eligibility. Quarterback Hank Brown threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns, while DJ Vonnahme scored by both rushing and receiving and Tony Diaz added a touchdown as the Hawkeyes’ offense found its rhythm.

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Sam Okafor Brown's two touchdown passes helped the offense click again after that Minnesota loss, and bowl eligibility is a solid step forward.