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Victor Davis Hanson Draws Five Lessons from Trump Midterm Results2 sources — 4d

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Tom Gallagher Hanson is right that Trump gained with working class voters but still needs better candidates to avoid Senate losses.

Victor Davis Hanson likens Ukraine to a Gordian knot1 source — Nov 2, 2026

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Derek Foss The Gordian knot analogy fits because only a bold break in the stalemate will end the fighting, not more talks that drag on for years.

Wembanyama Powers Spurs Past Mavericks — 6dVictor Wembanyama had a career-high 52 points, 24 rebounds and 8 blocks as the Spurs beat the Mavericks 112-111, the first 50-20-5 game since Bob McAdoo in 1974.

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Sam Okafor Hard to see Dallas coming back when one player dominates both ends that completely early on.

Victor Davis Hanson Questions Carney's Stance Toward China1 source — Oct 28, 2026

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Sam Okafor Hanson is right to call out Carney for downplaying China's threats while pushing closer economic ties.

Spurs beat Kings 124-109 in NBA CupSports — 4dThe San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 124-109 in their NBA Cup opener, building a sizable lead behind Victor Wembanyama’s 30 points and 14 rebounds and 19 points each from Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper. Wembanyama briefly worried the Spurs with an ankle turn before returning, while Sacramento fell to 1-8.

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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.

Pocatello Authorizes $4.5 Million Police-Shooting SettlementPolitics — 6dPocatello has agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle the family’s civil lawsuit over the 2025 fatal police shooting of Victor Perez, a 17-year-old with autism and cerebral palsy. The settlement does not necessarily admit wrongdoing; city funds and insurance will cover the payment.

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Spurs, Mavericks Expected in Texas Showdown — Nov 4, 2026San Antonio hosts Dallas on Wednesday in a Texas rivalry matchup, with the Spurs riding a five-game winning streak after beating the Mavericks in October. Previews favor San Antonio by roughly 11.5 to 12.5 points, while highlighting Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg as key players.

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Democrats projected winners in Wisconsin, Colorado governor races — Nov 4, 2026Democrats David Crowley and Phil Weiser were projected to win the Wisconsin and Colorado gubernatorial races, respectively. Crowley’s victory makes him Wisconsin’s first Black governor, while Weiser will succeed term-limited Democrat Jared Polis after defeating Republican Victor Marx.

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Spurs, Trail Blazers Set for November 7 Matchup — Nov 4, 2026The 7-2 San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, visit the 6-2 Portland Trail Blazers after both teams played the previous night. Portland’s strong start has made it an early-season surprise, while San Antonio’s winning streak and impressive ratings are tempered by questions about the strength of its recent opponents.

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Downey, Pascal Swap Marvel Roles for Halloween — Nov 1, 2026Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal went trick-or-treating after a Halloween role swap: Downey as Mister Fantastic, Pascal as Doctor Doom, posted as "Victor. Richard. Costume swap!"

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Marcus Bell Trick or treating as swapped characters was a fun way to spend the evening.

Wembanyama Debuts Witcher Halloween Costume — Oct 31, 2026Victor Wembanyama arrived at the Spurs’ Halloween game against Minnesota dressed as Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher, complete with a silver wig, cloak and sword. He said the fantasy series inspires him, while San Antonio went on to win 121-111.

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

Doncic’s MVP Case Grows Amid Dallas Arena Talks — Nov 2, 2026Luka Doncic’s historic scoring start has made him the MVP favorite in BetOnline’s latest odds, though a Kalshi market still ranks Victor Wembanyama ahead. Wembanyama also won Western Conference Player of the Week over Doncic, with the Spurs’ unbeaten week contrasting with Doncic’s extraordinary individual numbers and the Lakers’ losses.

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Democrats Lead Early in Alaska Governor Race and Arizona ContestsPolitics — Nov 3, 2026Humboldt County reported heavy Election Day ballot traffic and was processing roughly 21,000 ballots, with vote-count updates expected through the week. Colorado voters were choosing between Democrat Phil Weiser and Republican Victor Marx in a closely watched governor’s race, while an opinion writer argued that the state’s election rules can produce unrepresentative outcomes and need reform.

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Mariners exercise Muñoz option and decline two others — Oct 29, 2026The Mariners exercised closer Andrés Muñoz’s 2027 option and declined options for Bryce Miller and Victor Robles. Miller remains under team control and arbitration-eligible, while Robles will become a free agent.

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Victor Davis Hanson: What Might Have Saved Gaza? — Oct 17, 2026

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Rachel Meyers Israel offered peace multiple times but Hamas chose war every time, that's what doomed Gaza.

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.

Wembanyama Scores 43 as Spurs Beat Timberwolves — Oct 29, 2026Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio to a third straight win with 36 points and 14 rebounds in an overtime victory over Utah, then thrilled fans with an off-the-glass dunk as the Spurs faced Minnesota. San Antonio hosted the short-handed Timberwolves looking to extend its surge.

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Rockets Edge Spurs 114-110, Improve to 2-0 — Oct 23, 2026Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama's game-tying layup in the final second as Houston held off San Antonio 114-110 in Austin and improved to 2-0.

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Dana Whitfield Sengun's 29 points kept Houston in control, but that Thompson block on Wembanyama sealed a tough win.

Retired NYPD detective charged with murder in George Washington Bridge shooting — Oct 21, 2026Retired NYPD detective Victor Romero, 62, was charged with murder after Con Edison worker Koran Irvine, 46, was shot on the George Washington Bridge and died.

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Villanova’s 7-foot-3 Suigo Expected to Debut in Rome — Oct 29, 2026Villanova’s 7-foot-3 freshman Luigi Suigo says “Italian Wemby” is a nickname others gave him, not a comparison he made himself, and he considers Victor Wembanyama one of basketball’s greats. The promising Italian center will make his college debut against Notre Dame in Rome; although he is back in his home country, the game is far from his hometown, and Villanova hopes he can help its push toward another NCAA Tournament appearance.

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Spurs Rout Kings 130-103 Behind 80-Point Half — Oct 28, 2026The San Antonio Spurs routed the Sacramento Kings 130-103, building an 80-point first half and a 26-point halftime lead in a dominant offensive performance. Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points with 10 rebounds, Julian Champagnie added 26 with eight first-half 3-pointers, and Sacramento fell to 0-4.

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Elena Vasquez Kings defense fell apart early, and at 0-4 they need real changes fast.

Thunder Beat Spurs 116-104 in Season Opener — Oct 21, 2026A second-quarter scuffle marred the Spurs-Thunder season opener after San Antonio’s De’Aaron Fox threw Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren to the floor. Victor Wembanyama and several Thunder players joined the confrontation; Fox received a flagrant 1 and four players were assessed technical fouls.

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Chris Dalton The Thunder looked solid overall even with that ugly second-quarter mess slowing things down.

Wembanyama Shoots 1-for-13 in Season Opener — Oct 20, 2026Victor Wembanyama opened the 2026-27 season with a 1-for-13 shooting performance as the Spurs lost 116-104 to the Thunder, though he added 12 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks. The historically poor shooting night drew fan mockery, but coverage emphasized it was an outlier and credited Oklahoma City’s defense for disrupting him.

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Hedman Lifts Lightning Past Kraken 4-3 in OT — Oct 16, 2026Victor Hedman scored 2:07 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken, after Matthew Beniers tied the game late in regulation. Brandon Hagel scored twice as Tampa improved to 4-0 at home; Seattle’s three-game winning streak ended.

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Jared Kim Hagel scoring twice was huge for the Lightning, too bad Seattle's streak had to end on a night like this.

Spurs Aim for West’s Top Seed, NBA Title — Oct 13, 2026Spurs coach Mitch Johnson says San Antonio will embrace the pressure of contender status, while Victor Wembanyama says the team aims to repeat as Western Conference champion and secure the West’s top seed. After reaching the NBA Finals with a young roster, the Spurs are looking to turn that experience and continued development into an advantage.

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