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Republicans Turn Back Effort to Impeach Hegseth2 sources — 2d

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Marcus Bell The party leadership should have allowed a full vote instead of shutting it down so quickly.

Man Arrested After Assault at UT Tyler Turning Point EventPolitics — 2dA 19-year-old nonstudent was arrested after allegedly striking three people with a cane at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Texas at Tyler. He faces two aggravated-assault charges and one assault charge; university officials said violence would not be tolerated and affirmed the right to free speech.

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Scarcity Concept Reaches a Turning Point1 source — 4d

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Nicole Hardy Real limits on land and rare minerals still exist, so abundance claims need better evidence before changing major policies.

BMW Recalls 720,796 Vehicles Over Fire RiskAuto — 6hBMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles after discovering that water can reach an improperly sealed water-pump electrical connector and cause a fire, even when the car is parked or turned off. Owners are urged to park affected vehicles outdoors and away from buildings and other cars until a free repair becomes available; the recall follows an earlier repair for the same problem, and BMW reports about 10 possibly related U.S. incidents but no crashes or injuries.

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Rachel Meyers BMW should have fixed this water pump issue right the first time instead of needing a second recall for the same problem.

Synaptic Recall Turns Lecture PDFs Into Study ToolsHealth — 3dSynaptic Recall offers tools that turn lecture PDFs or slides into Anki decks and exam-style quizzes, with questions linked to source slides and explanations. The company also advises students to verify AI-generated cards for accuracy, coverage of learning objectives, clear prompts and unnecessary repetition.

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Sam Okafor I like how the quizzes link straight back to the original slides for quick review.

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 turns attention to US phone companies2 sources — 5d

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Chris Dalton The carriers have ignored customers for too long so any new competition from Musk is worth watching even if his track record on timelines is mixed.

Connecticut Officer Revives 12-Week-Old BabyHealth — 2dConnecticut Capitol Police Corporal Reginald Early performed CPR on an infant who had stopped breathing and turned blue after the child’s parents sought help during his patrol. He restored the infant’s breathing before emergency responders arrived; the child was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

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Prosecutor Says Man Who Used Crossbow To Kill Assailant Acted In Self-Defense — 3dA Pennsylvania prosecutor said that a September incident that turned fatal was a case of self-defense.

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“But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” — Ruth 1:16, New InCommunity — 3dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” — Ruth 1:16, New InCommunity — 3dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Justices From Both Sides Question Sun Valley Orchards Lawyer on H-2A Penalties — 2dThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday for Department of Labor vs. Sun Valley Orchards, with the justices taking turns grilling the latter's lawyer.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Matsui turns back Vang after trailing in California primary — 2dRep. Doris Matsui defeated progressive challenger Mai Vang to win another term representing California’s 7th Congressional District, with about 53% of the vote to Vang’s 47%. The closely watched contest highlighted a Democratic divide over generational change, progressive priorities and established leadership.

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Maya Lindstrom This close result highlights how divided Democrats remain between new voices and established ones.

Rex Ryan Charged Over Alleged Nashville Hit-and-Run — 1dFormer NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police on six misdemeanor warrants after allegedly striking two pedestrians with his pickup truck as they crossed Broadway, then driving away. He faces two counts each of leaving the scene, failing to provide information or aid, and disobeying a traffic signal; his bond was set at $6,000.

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Priya Raman Rex Ryan should have stopped immediately to check on those pedestrians instead of fleeing the scene.

Colts Trade Four Starters Ahead of Deadline, Jones Unhappy — 1dColts quarterback Daniel Jones said he was unhappy with Indianapolis trading four starters—Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner, Keenan Allen and Josh Downs—at the deadline, though he acknowledged the decisions were outside players’ control. The 2-7 Colts are turning toward a rebuild, leaving Jones with a depleted supporting cast as he tries to keep the season on track.

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Marcus Bell These memes capture how both parties might approach space exploration in their own ways.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Wisconsin turns early deficit into 47-point rout of Fairfield — 2dWisconsin routed Fairfield 89-42, using a 22-0 first-half run to take control and earn its largest victory margin since 2016. Austin Rapp led a balanced Badgers attack with 15 points as 11 players scored.

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Derek Foss Eleven players scoring shows real depth on this Wisconsin team. A 47-point margin like that doesn't happen without everyone contributing.

Seattle expects drier, warmer days before weekend rainWeather — 3dAcross Texas, forecasts call for generally drier weather through Thursday and Friday, with rain chances returning Saturday; light or stray showers may linger in parts of Central Texas. In the Seattle area, conditions turn milder and mostly drier Wednesday, though coastal rain and breezy, wet weather are expected later in the week and into the weekend.

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China Drugmakers Turn to AI Amid Graft CrackdownHealth — 2dChinese drugmakers are exploring AI-powered medical platforms to reach doctors as anti-corruption enforcement makes traditional hospital visits and marketing harder. Some companies are already licensing disease-specific platforms, while proposals such as sponsored research alongside AI answers remain under consideration, raising questions about how digital promotion will be handled compliantly.

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WWII Veterans’ Centenarian Stories Span US, UKWorld — 2dProfiles of centenarian U.S. World War II veterans highlight their varied service—from surviving a deadly attack on the USS Franklin to serving as an aviation radio operator—and the active lives some continue to lead. One Springfield veteran, who turns 100, also built a long career as a teacher and celebrated track and cross-country coach.

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Lamb's 195-Yard Day Includes Costly Fumble — 4dCeeDee Lamb had a standout receiving day against the Colts, but a spectacular catch-and-run ended in a fumble as he was tackled. Indianapolis won a challenge to secure the ball, turning the play into one of the game’s most startling moments.

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Midweek Rain and Colder Air Forecast for Illinois, Pittsburgh AreasWeather — 4dGeorgia is enjoying pleasant fall weather, though temperatures are turning cooler. In central Illinois and the Pittsburgh region, forecasts call for rain and a sharp late-week cooldown, with a chance of snow in parts of western Pennsylvania.

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Anthropic Unveils Claude Tools That Join Meetings as Visible ParticipantsTech — 2dAnthropic unveiled Claude Meetings, which joins Google Meet calls to help teams turn live discussions into plans, timelines and action items, alongside Whiteboards, Sheets and Data tools. The workplace-focused rollout expands Claude’s role from answering questions to carrying out tasks, intensifying competition with Microsoft, Google and OpenAI.

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Sam Okafor Anthropic pushing into actual work tools like this puts real pressure on Microsoft and Google to respond.

Community Art Events Promote Peace, ExpressionLifestyle — 4dCommunity art initiatives are using creative expression to promote peace, kindness and social justice, including children’s peace-poster contests and workshops in Maine, Bangladesh and Evansville, an exhibition on human rights in West Orange, and a Tennessee project turning children’s drawings into crocheted hats.

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No. 4 UConn Turns 26 Wagner Turnovers Into 37 Points — 4dNo. 4 UConn hosts Wagner for its home opener after beating Michigan 85-77, while coach Dan Hurley faces the program where he began his college coaching career. Hurley and his players cautioned against overlooking Wagner with a demanding schedule ahead.

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