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Communities name volunteers and veterans as parade grand marshalsLifestyle — Nov 3, 2026Communities in Tullahoma, Wheeling, Lawrenceburg and Medway have named local residents and community figures as grand marshals for upcoming holiday or Veterans Day parades. Tuscaloosa’s West Alabama Christmas Parade, marking its 50th year, is accepting grand marshal nominations through Nov. 6.

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Turkey moves Ocalan within island prison amid peace efforts — Nov 1, 2026Abdullah Ocalan was moved to a newly built section within Imrali prison, Mithat Sancar said, urging acceleration of a peace process paused about two months.

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Derek Foss Moving Ocalan inside the same prison feels like a small gesture that won't restart talks unless Ankara shows real commitment soon.

Dubai Fashion Week Pairs Resort Collection with Themed PastriesLifestyle — Oct 28, 2026Nafsika Skourti’s Dubai Fashion Week collection celebrates the evolving bonds and individuality of chosen sisterhood, while Copenhagen label Soulland paired its Dubai collection showcase with a fashion-inspired café menu.

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Guides spotlight Korean barbecue and Gullah Geechee spots across the SouthLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026The guides spotlight locally rooted food stops, from Korean barbecue in Ellicott City and country markets and casual eateries in Arkansas to Charleston’s Black-owned businesses and Gullah Geechee heritage. Together, they encourage travelers to seek out independent businesses for distinctive meals and a closer connection to local culture.

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Attack at Jordan Church Kills Up to Eight — Oct 23, 2026Gunmen opened fire on a funeral at a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, killing six people and injuring 28. King Abdullah and Jordanian religious and political leaders condemned the attack, vowed accountability and stressed it would not divide the country’s Muslim and Christian communities.

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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.

Florida Earns First Win in Austin With 27-24 Victory Over TexasSports — Oct 19, 2026Florida beat No. 7 Texas 27-24 in Austin, earning its first win there and denting the Longhorns’ College Football Playoff hopes for a second straight season. The Gators’ defense pressured Arch Manning and held him to 173 passing yards, while Texas’ offense again struggled to sustain drives; commentator Thaddeus Bullard said the Longhorns still have the talent and leadership to recover.

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Rockets Convert Tshiebwe, Phillips to Two-Way Deals — Oct 19, 2026The Houston Rockets converted Oscar Tshiebwe and Julian Phillips to two-way contracts ahead of the regular season and waived guard Sean Pedulla to open a roster spot. Tshiebwe and Phillips join Quadir Copeland as Houston’s three two-way players, eligible to split time between the Rockets and their G League affiliate.

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Sam Okafor Tshiebwe looked strong in preseason so a two-way spot could help him develop without rushing him onto the main roster.

Oktoberfest Festivals Planned in Redding, BattaramullaLifestyle — Oct 8, 2026Turtle Bay Exploration Park’s annual, all-ages Oktoberfest in Redding will feature regional craft beer, food vendors, live music, artisan booths and animal encounters, with proceeds supporting the park’s educational programs, animal care and exhibits. A separate Oktoberfest at Waters Edge in Battaramulla is also returning for three nights with live bands and an unlimited Bavarian buffet.

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Albadri jailed for life over attempted embassy attack — Oct 5, 2026Abdullah Albadri got life with a 20-year minimum on Oct. 5, 2026 for trying to scale London's Israeli Embassy fence with two knives and a martyrdom note.

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Chris Dalton The martyrdom note shows he meant business so the court was right to lock him up long term.

Saudi Arabia’s Ceer Unveils First Domestic EVs — Sep 21, 2026Ceer unveiled Saudi Arabia's first domestic EVs, the Exobot sedan and SUV with up to 1,111 hp, on September 21-22, 2026 at its King Abdullah Economic City complex.

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Elena Vasquez Saudi Arabia building its own high-power EVs like the Exobot could really cut oil dependence over time.

Israeli Forces Raid West Bank Town, Surround Mosque — Sep 20, 2026Israeli forces raided Biddu in the West Bank, surrounded the Abdullah bin Jaber Mosque during Asr prayers after a shooting near Halamish that killed an Israeli settler, with the suspect, Qadri Samara, a Biddu resident and former prisoner, wounded and later detained at a Ramallah hospital. The incidents are part of a wider surge in Israeli raids and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank since the Gaza war began in 2023.

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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.

Lambeth Palace Withdraws Award to Pakistani Cleric — Sep 17, 2026The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, awarded Tahir Ashrafi, a Pakistani cleric who once praised Osama Bin Laden, the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, provoking widespread backlash from survivors, politicians, and faith groups. Critics say the choice undermines efforts against terrorism and calls for an apology and accountability for interfaith recognitions.

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Michigan City Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Unequal Treatment of Religious Holidays — Sep 18, 2026A Dearborn, Michigan, resident has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud of treating Muslim religious observances differently from Christian and Jewi… — by Andrew Powell

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Maya Lindstrom If the mayor is giving special treatment to Muslim days off then the lawsuit has a point about fairness.

Archbishop withdraws award after imam’s 2007 bin Laden remarks surface — Sep 18, 2026Dame Sarah Mullally handed a Pakistani cleric the Church of England’s interfaith prize on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Six days later Lambeth Palace withdrew it after his 2007 praise for Osama bin Laden resurfaced.

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Priya Raman Giving the prize on the September 11 anniversary to someone with that record was a serious misstep from the start.

ISIS-K aide receives maximum 20-year term after Abbey Gate link deadlocked — Sep 17, 2026Mohammad Sharifullah got the maximum for material support to ISIS-K after a Virginia jury convicted him. Jurors deadlocked on whether Abbey Gate deaths resulted from the conspiracy.

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Priya Raman years is justified for backing ISIS-K, but the jury deadlock on Abbey Gate shows the evidence there just wasn't strong enough.

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.

ISIS-K Aide Gets 20 Years for Role in Kabul Airport Bombing — Sep 16, 2026Mohammad Sharifullah got 20 years for ISIS-K support tied to the 2021 Kabul Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. troops; the jury did not find him responsible for the deaths.

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Priya Raman Twenty years is fair for the support role, but the lack of direct responsibility for the deaths still leaves justice incomplete.

India Beat Afghanistan by Seven Wickets — Sep 13, 2026Afghanistan recovered from a 43/5 collapse to post 156/8, led by Azmatullah Omarzai’s unbeaten 64 and a late 83-run partnership with Mohammad Nabi to set India 157 to win. India’s bowlers, including Bumrah (1-26) and Arshdeep Singh (3-19), shone, but a near-silent top order left them with a daunting chase in the first T20I.

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Priya Raman India's bowlers did a fine job limiting the total yet the top order silence made the chase seem closer than the seven wicket win suggests.

Danny Boyle's Murdoch drama joins migration themes at Venice Festival — Sep 5, 2026At the Venice Film Festival, Italian cinema is highlighted with Paolo Genovesi’s Sei mai stata sulla luna? filmed in Milan and Apulia and focusing on inheritance and community, alongside Danny Boyle’s Ink, which reimagines the Murdoch-era press as a Frankenstein-like force and Paul Schrader’s introspective meditation on guilt and memory. Valeria Golino promotes Nessun dolore and Serpenti, arguing cinema can address harsh realities like domestic violence and migration while Gianni Amelio calls for unified European migration policy and a hopeful, morally probing ending in Nessun dolore.

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Dana Whitfield Boyle calling Murdoch's press a Frankenstein monster is a bold framing, curious to see if Ink backs it up with nuance or just spectacle.

Iranian Strikes Test Jordan’s US Alliance — Sep 4, 2026Jordan under King Abdullah II remains a central US ally hosting American forces, with defense cooperation and multiple bases in the country targeted by Iranian strikes, while leaders emphasize the partnership as essential to counter Iran and regional instability. Despite economic pain, refugee pressures, and West Bank tensions, Jordan pledges to maintain its security ties with Washington to deter regional disruption and safeguard stability.