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US Initial Jobless Claims Rise to 200,000 as Continuing Claims Fall
Finance
— 2d
U.S. initial jobless claims rose to 200,000, above economists’ expectations, but remained historically low and the four-week average was unchanged. Continuing claims fell, suggesting the data show little sign of a broad deterioration in the labor market, though they do not capture hiring directly.
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US to hold trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US official says
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— Nov 2, 2026
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Jared Kim
Abu Dhabi works as a neutral spot but the US should focus on security guarantees for Ukraine.
Coffee Shops and Bookstore Cafés Across US Campuses
Lifestyle
— 5d
The articles highlight local coffee and café experiences, from Kentucky bookstore cafés and Norman campus-area drink and dessert spots to New Jersey’s independent coffee shops. Several emphasize community, including a nonprofit Norman coffeehouse and a weekly free coffee meetup for Honors College students.
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China Extends 24% US Tariff Pause, Keeps 10%
Donald John Trump
— 4d
China extended its suspension of an additional 24% tariff on U.S. goods until Jan. 10, 2027, while retaining a 10% tariff, avoiding a possible trade-truce breakdown ahead of an expected Trump-Xi meeting at next week’s APEC summit. The move preserves the status quo rather than providing new tariff relief.
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Marcus Bell
The timing right before the Trump-Xi meeting suggests they want to keep options open for talks.
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Major Inflation Indicator Hits Highest Rate Since Biden Era
Pete Peterson · 2 min · 1h
US Jobless Claims Match 57-Year Low
Finance
— Nov 5, 2026
U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 189,000 for the week ended October 31, matching the lowest level since mid-July 1969 and coming in below forecasts.
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Tom Gallagher
Even with claims this low I keep wondering how many folks are underemployed or left the workforce entirely.
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
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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Authorities Investigate Deaths of Women Found in South Africa and US Rivers
World
— Nov 4, 2026
Authorities are investigating the deaths of women found in a Free State river and Washington’s Columbia River; the Richland woman has been identified, while the Free State woman remains unidentified. In South Africa, a family found their missing daughter had been unidentified in a mortuary for more than two weeks, and a separate 1989 Minnesota river homicide remains unsolved.
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Carney says constructive talk with Trump advances potential Canada-US trade deal
Donald John Trump
— Nov 1, 2026
Carney reported a "good conversation" with Trump on a trade deal Nov. 1, 2026, after 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian goods; teams to work in coming weeks.
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Jared Kim
Hope the talks can roll back those 50 percent tariffs before more industries take hits.
US Money-Market Funds See Six-Month Inflow High
Finance
— Nov 5, 2026
Higher interest rates can benefit cash holders through money market funds and may improve defined-benefit pension funding and annuity prospects, though inflation and market volatility pose risks. Separately, investors’ demand for safer assets drove a sharp weekly surge in U.S. money market fund inflows amid election and technology-sector concerns.
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Casting Calls Open This Week in Five US Cities
Entertainment
— Oct 28, 2026
Casting listings highlight feature films, television and streaming series, reality shows, and commercials seeking talent in Milwaukee, Salt Lake City, Cincinnati, and New Orleans.
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Dana Whitfield
Cincinnati could use the extra work from commercials since manufacturing jobs keep leaving the area.
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Kansas Democrats Secure Third Straight Gubernatorial Victory
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… — by Andrew Powell
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Breeze Plans Expansion Across US, Caribbean
Travel
— Nov 1, 2026
Breeze Airways is expanding its domestic and Caribbean network with new nonstop routes, including service that restores flights to Latrobe, Pennsylvania, after Spirit’s shutdown and adds connections to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The expansion also includes a twice-weekly route between New York Stewart and Myrtle Beach, with continuing service to Fort Lauderdale.
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Police Operations Seize Drugs, Guns Across US, Pakistan
World
— Oct 27, 2026
A five-week Portland-area federal and local law enforcement operation targeting drug and gun trafficking led to 17 arrests and the seizure of 97 firearms and substantial quantities of illegal drugs, including fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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US Lumber Futures Hit 2026 Low
Finance
— Oct 26, 2026
Weak U.S. housing demand, high mortgage rates and builder pessimism are weighing on lumber markets, with futures at their lowest level of the year. Madison’s lumber price index also slipped 1% for the week ending Oct. 23, to $495 per thousand board feet.
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US Jobless Claims Fall to Three-Month Low
Finance
— Oct 22, 2026
U.S. jobless claims fell 6,000 to 194,000 last week, a three-month low below the 200,000 economists expected, ahead of the Fed’s Oct. 27-28 meeting.
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Sam Okafor
Three month low is positive but we need to see if it lasts or if its just temporary.
Bats face disease and habitat threats as US Canada conservation efforts grow
Environment
— Oct 26, 2026
Bat Week events and conservation efforts are highlighting bats’ ecological value and threats including white-nose syndrome, habitat loss and declining insect populations. Researchers are monitoring and treating affected bats, while public outreach and guidance on safe, seasonal exclusions aim to protect populations.
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Microsoft Says Email Backlog ‘Approaching Normal’ After Outage Paralyzes Outlook
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
Allies’ ‘Massive’ Diesel Release For Trump Adds Up To About Five Days Of US Demand
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 15, 2026
U.S. allies agreed to rush diesel to market under pressure from President Donald Trump, but it would cover less than a week of American demand.
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
— Quiz
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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Showers expected across multiple US regions Thursday
Lone Star State
— Oct 21, 2026
Rain and showers are expected Wednesday into Thursday in parts of Kern County, the Bay Area, and south Texas, with a flood watch in Kern County and possible heavier downpours and gusty winds near the Central Coast. Maine is forecast to turn cloudier and breezy Thursday, while many of these regions are expected to trend drier or sunnier later in the week and into the weekend.
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Suspects arrested after shootings across Morocco, US
World
— Nov 6, 2026
A suspect was arrested after a shooting during homecoming weekend at Winston-Salem State University left one person dead and others injured; police said the fatal shooting followed an argument, while a second campus shooting remains under investigation. In Fayetteville, Arkansas, a man was arrested after a separate apartment-complex shooting wounded a person who was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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F1 US Grand Prix qualifying set in Austin
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
— Oct 24, 2026
At Austin’s 2026 United States Grand Prix, Ferrari entered qualifying in strong form after topping practice, while Mercedes’ George Russell said he hoped to move forward from sixth on the grid and fight for a podium. The weekend also carried major championship stakes, with Kimi Antonelli close to securing his first title.
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Football Matchups Expected Across US This Weekend
Sports
— Oct 23, 2026
Football drew fans to tailgates and watch parties, while teams at the college and high-school levels prepared for weekend matchups. The coverage included Iowa-Minnesota and New Mexico-North Dakota State games, a Fairland High School preview, and a Buffalo Bills-Minnesota Vikings viewing event; a Colts-Vikings scoreboard page also listed an NFL matchup.
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Florida AG Slashes Red Tape On Rifles, Shotguns Covered By National Firearms Act
Republican Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the state would no longer prosecute law-abiding citizens for possessing certain firearms without a tax stamp.
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A Tale of Tragedy and Tension: From Hollywood Heartbreak to Middle Eastern Mutually Assured Respect
Middle Eastern
— Jun 19, 2026
Well, folks, it seems this week decided to throw us a couple of news flashbulbs that alternate between the tragic and wildly geopolitical, leaving us wondering how we got here. But hey, that’s just another week in the…
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Trending meme shows Malaysian casting multiple votes during US election week
United States of America
— Oct 3, 2026
Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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US COVID Cases March Higher, Hospitalizations up for Second Week In a Row
Reporting
— Apr 13, 2021
The United States reported an 8% rise in new cases of COVID-19 to 490,000 last week, the fourth week in a row that infections have increased, according to a Reuters analysis of state and county data. In the week ended…
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Armed US Troops Headed for Peru as Soon as This Week – Here’s Why
Reporting
— May 30, 2023
Days after Peru’s police force was denounced by Amnesty International, American troops will be heading to Peru this week on a training mission. Last week, Amnesty International claimed Peruvian police committed “grave…
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US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall; But a Record 32.9 Million on Unemployment Benefits
Reporting
— Jul 9, 2020
New applications for U.S. jobless benefits fell last week, but a record 32.9 million Americans were collecting unemployment checks in the third week of June, suggesting the labor market was struggling to claw out of the…
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The Trump Administration Is Right To Take On Duplicate Medicare Payments
James Carter · 4 min · 2h
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