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Buffalo Schools Revise Proposed Eight-School Closure Plan
Politics
— Oct 14, 2026
Buffalo Public Schools is revising its proposal to close eight schools and restructure programs after community feedback, including changes to school merger locations and expanded transfer options for students. At a student-focused forum, students raised concerns about preserving Leonardo da Vinci High School’s admissions criteria and identity, while district leaders said the plan remains under review.
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I Play Rocky Set for November 6 Release
Sylvester Stallone
— Nov 2, 2026
As Rocky’s 50th anniversary brings the original film back to theaters, I Play Rocky dramatizes Sylvester Stallone’s struggles as an actor and his insistence on starring in the screenplay that became his breakthrough. Reviews praise Anthony Ippolito’s convincing performance, though one critic finds the film’s underdog tale overly tidy; another sees it as a story of overcoming disability as well as adversity.
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Councils Warn Residents of Tax Refund Scams
Finance
— Oct 30, 2026
Councils are warning residents about fake council tax refund messages sent by email, text or unofficial websites that use convincing language to trick people into sharing personal and banking details. Don’t click links or provide information; verify messages through official council contact details, and contact your bank promptly if you’ve responded.
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FBI warns voters of 2026 election scams
Politics
— Oct 31, 2026
The FBI and cybersecurity experts warn that scammers are exploiting the 2026 midterms through fake political merchandise, fraudulent donation and investment pitches, and voter-registration texts designed to steal money or personal information. AI-generated impersonations and lookalike websites can make the schemes convincing; officials advise avoiding unsolicited links and reporting suspected fraud.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 3h
Durham Officer Faces Seven Child Exploitation Charges
Politics
— Oct 27, 2026
A Durham Regional Police constable, Tre-Jamal Hamad, was arrested and charged after an Ontario Provincial Police investigation into alleged child sexual exploitation, including charges related to luring minors and possessing or distributing exploitative material. He has been suspended without pay pending court proceedings; the allegations have not been tested in court, and a publication ban limits further details.
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Maya Lindstrom
It's shocking a police officer would allegedly target minors this way, hope the evidence holds up in court.
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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Noah Wyle Named People’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive
Noah Wyle
— Oct 25, 2026
Noah Wyle, the 55-year-old star of The Pitt and ER, has been named People’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive. He said he initially thought the news was a prank and credited his wife, Sara, with convincing him the honor was deserved.
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B.C. Teacher Gets Two-Week Suspension Over Reddit Photos
Richmond School District
— Oct 14, 2026
A British Columbia teacher agreed to a two-week suspension of his teaching certificate after students found nude and sexually explicit images on his public Reddit account, which also linked him to his school. The provincial regulator said the posts undermined the teaching profession’s integrity and reputation.
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Marcus Bell
He should have realized any Reddit profile tied to his real job was asking for trouble.
Leonardo da Vinci quote posted in community section
Leonardo da Vinci
— Sep 30, 2026
Posted to IJR by IJR.
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Vinci Raises $250 Million at $1.5B Valuation
Business
— Oct 6, 2026
Vinci4D closed a $250 million Series B at a $1.5 billion valuation for AI physics simulation it says can run analyses up to 15 billion degrees of freedom in minutes.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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J&J Wins FDA De Novo OTTAVA System
United States of America
— Jul 22, 2026
Johnson & Johnson has received FDA De Novo clearance for its Ottava robotic surgical system, marking its entry into the U.S. market as a table-integrated, space-saving alternative aimed at general soft-tissue procedures. The company plans a selective U.S. rollout and ongoing global expansion, supported by an inguinal hernia trial and continued development of additional indications and regulatory approvals amid competition from Intuitive Surgical's established da Vinci platform.
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Imran Khan's party's provincial government suspended by Pakistan president
Pakistani
— Oct 11, 2026
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Marcus Bell
This move by the president risks escalating political tensions without resolving the underlying governance issues.
New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Indonesia Court Rejects Challenge to Gibran’s Education Credentials
Gibran Rakabuming Raka
— Oct 6, 2026
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court rejected a petition to disqualify Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, saying it could not overturn his election after he had taken office. The court noted the case provided no convincing evidence that he held a senior-high-school-equivalent diploma and said other institutions must address his eligibility.
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At Least 11 Killed in KwaMakhutha Mass Shooting
KwaZulu-Natal
— Sep 23, 2026
Gunmen stormed a house in the Ziko area of KwaMakhutha, Durban, killing at least 10 to 14 people and wounding several others, including a pregnant woman, as police investigated the mass shooting. SAPS and the eThekwini District Tracing Team remain at the scene, with potential escalation to provincial authorities and a planned visit by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli to assess the incident.
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Indian Tennis Player Somani Receives Four-Year Doping Ban
Priyanshi Somani
— Sep 23, 2026
Somani's tested contamination products were negative at a Salt Lake City WADA lab; the tribunal still imposed four years and called his theories unconvincing.
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Tom Gallagher
Four years is a long time but the tribunal made the right call rejecting that weak contamination excuse.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 3h
Carney Backs Canada as EU Associate Member
Mark Carney
— Sep 13, 2026
Edmonton was named an emerging 'star' city by Oxford Economics, signaling rapid growth and a shift toward diversification even as its fossil-fuel roots remain part of its future energy strategy. Canada is seeking closer European ties amid a tariff dispute with the United States, while also entering a busy fall election season with federal by-elections and provincial campaigns on the horizon.
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Fed's Barr warns rate hike possible if inflation stalls
Federal Reserve System
— Sep 1, 2026
Fed Governor Michael Barr signaled a September rate hike remains on the table if inflation fails to cool toward the 2% target, but he could opt for more time if data show progress. With inflation stuck above target for years, Barr warned that persistent price pressures could force decisive action while a convincing moderation would allow a cautious stance.
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Marcus Bell
Feels like they've been saying "maybe next meeting" for two years now, just pick a lane already.
Trump Delays 50% Tariffs on Canada as Talks Continue
Donald John Trump
— Aug 14, 2026
With President Trump ordering 50% tariffs set to begin Aug. 19, Canada-U.S. talks intensify as LeBlanc and Charette coordinate with provincial ministers and an advisory committee to defend Canadian interests and avoid triggering broader tariffs. Ottawa emphasizes a unified Team Canada approach while Washington cites existing measures—such as bans on U.S. liquor and dairy quotas—as the basis for the tariff threat, and ministers remain in close contact with U.S. negotiator Jamieson Greer.
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Manitoba Premier Calls Trump Bad Person in Talks
Donald John Trump
— Aug 20, 2026
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew labeled U.S. President Trump a 'bad person' and urged Canada to push ahead in trade talks, even as Ottawa and Manitoba weigh restoring US alcohol sales to secure a deal that could avert tariffs. Officials say the agreement is close and tariffs have been postponed, with other provincial leaders backing Carney’s negotiation and a Team Canada approach.
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US seeks unprecedented access to medical records
United States of America
— Aug 17, 2026
Canada is moving toward patient-centered care by expanding direct online access to personal medical records through provincial digital health platforms, enabling real-time viewing of prescriptions, labs, and imaging. In the United States, HIPAA leaves large swaths of health data outside protection, while federal push and weak anonymization safeguards raise concerns about data sharing and unprecedented access to medical records for government and research purposes.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Residents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.
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Green Lake woman faces second-degree murder charge
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
— Jul 23, 2026
A 47-year-old Green Lake woman, Angela Kusnezoff, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 46-year-old Michael Lafond, after police responded to a report of an injured man in Green Lake on July 21. The Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit led the probe, and Kusnezoff is to appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on July 23.
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Ubisoft Reports Q1 Net Bookings Fall 9%
Business
— Jul 23, 2026
Ubisoft reported Q1 net bookings of €256 million, down 9% year over year but slightly above guidance, led by Invincible: Guarding the Globe while catalog performance lagged after last year's Assassin’s Creed Shadows release. The company highlighted the strong early performance of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced (3.5 million copies sold in two weeks) as a potential sign of turnaround and reiterated its guidance for a high single-digit decline in net bookings with restructuring continuing into the next quarter.
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Nine premiers plan to lift interprovincial alcohol barriers
Donald John Trump
— Jul 21, 2026
Canadian premiers reached a deal to remove barriers and allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provinces, with nine premiers signing on while Quebec and Yukon have yet to join; timelines vary by province but the push aims to ease interprovincial trade amid U.S. tariff threats. The move follows U.S. tariffs on Canadian alcohol and broader efforts to reduce domestic trade barriers within Canada.
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Piers Morgan Assembles The Most Insane Panel Of All Time To Talk Iran
Piers Morgan
— Jan 14, 2026
“Piers Morgan Uncensored” host Piers Morgan assembled a contentious panel to debate Iran on Tuesday. The show’s panel featured “The Young Turks” host Cenk Uygur, Iran-born former Member of Provincial Parliament of…
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Democrats Using Time Off To Travel To Red States, Try Convincing People Trump’s Bad
Donald John Trump
— Jul 25, 2025
Democrats are hoping to win over red state voters this summer with a tour featuring prominent progressives from their party, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas. The tour…
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Blacklisted Chinese Military University Gets Its Hands On Powerful American AI Chips
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 4h
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