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Writers, Historians Explore History’s Lasting Influence
Lifestyle
— 4d
Writers and educators are using interconnected fiction, oral histories, counterfactuals and biblical interpretation to explore how stories shape understanding of the past and its influence on the present. A La Crosse oral-history project is also expanding into virtual reality and classroom learning, bringing local experiences into broader historical study.
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Retailers promote holiday fashion, gifts, merchandise
Lifestyle
— Nov 8, 2026
Holiday style coverage spotlights party-ready outfits from Darci Boutique and Nordstrom, alongside cozy, timeless pieces from Banana Republic and Zankov. An Avon host also promotes virtual or in-person beauty gatherings with product demonstrations, games and host rewards.
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Five States Without Licensed Online Casinos Rely on Sweepstakes Play
Business
— 5d
Several state-focused guides say traditional real-money online casinos remain unavailable in Kentucky, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Ohio, while social and sweepstakes platforms offer casino-style games using virtual currency; some sweepstakes models allow prizes, though their legality faces scrutiny in Kentucky and Tennessee. A separate article highlights new sweepstakes casinos and signup bonuses, reflecting the sector’s growth.
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ConocoPhillips to cut Canadian jobs amid global restructuring
Business
— Oct 26, 2026
Calgary staff were told to work from home for virtual layoff notices Tuesday; Surmont and Montney workers get phone calls. ConocoPhillips has not disclosed how many Canadian jobs will be cut.
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Chris Dalton
Streamlining might save money short term but risks losing experienced people needed for safe operations going forward.
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More Americans Could Die Through Assisted Suicide If New Democratic Trifectas Push Policy Across Nation
Spencer Lombardo · 5 min · 5h
Trump plans major tele-rally for Letlow Senate bid
Donald John Trump
— Oct 28, 2026
President Donald Trump plans to hold a virtual rally on the eve of Louisiana’s Senate election to boost Republican nominee Julia Letlow, who faces Democrat Jamie Davis. The race may be closer than expected: early voting showed strong Democratic participation, while analysts say divisions from the Republican primary could pose a challenge for Letlow.
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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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Nebraska Court Clears Girls’ Sports Measure for Ballot
Sports
— Oct 19, 2026
El Dorado County’s upcoming community offerings include a virtual dementia tour, caregiver support and activity groups, a community cleanup, and a social luncheon for men over 50.
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Book Clubs Bring Readers Together in Varied Formats
Lifestyle
— Oct 27, 2026
Book-focused gatherings are creating welcoming ways for readers to connect, from a quiet, bring-your-own-book cafe club and an open reading community at a Texas bookstore to virtual adult discussions and campus book hangouts. Some groups welcome any genre or simply shared reading, while others organize conversations around a specific novel.
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Registration Open for Classes, Summits, Conferences, Tours
Environment
— Oct 26, 2026
Registration is open for a November Maine AFL-CIO online organizing course, three virtual global psychological science summits, and Macau ecological-zone tours and nature activities. Farmers and ranchers can also register for Boulder County’s Dec. 10 Soil Revolution Conference, which will focus on practical soil-health solutions.
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Madison Workgroup Seeks Body-Camera Policy Input
Politics
— Oct 26, 2026
Wausau’s council voted to end city use of 20 Flock surveillance cameras and ordered a city department to cover them, citing privacy concerns despite police arguments that the cameras help solve crimes. In Madison, a workgroup is developing police body-camera policies and will seek public input on footage release, access and related rules at a virtual listening session on Oct. 29, 2026.
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Commanders Practice-Squad QB Sam Hartman Named Bachelor
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman, 27, will lead ABC’s 30th season of “The Bachelor,” premiering March 21, 2027. Hartman said he is excited but nervous about dating multiple contestants on the show.
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ArriVent Reports 44.8% Objective Response in Colorectal Cancer
Health
— Oct 23, 2026
ArriVent reported encouraging initial Phase 1 results for ARR-217, its CDH17-targeted antibody-drug conjugate for gastrointestinal cancers, including a 44.8% objective response rate in late-line colorectal cancer patients. The company plans to advance the drug into Phase 1b dose optimization and discuss the findings at a virtual webinar.
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New Pain Studies Report Mixed Treatment Results
Health
— Oct 26, 2026
Evidence on pain strategies is mixed: reviews suggest virtual reality may briefly ease cancer-related pain and anxiety, while workplace ergonomic interventions generally have little effect on arm, neck and shoulder complaints. In chronic pain, distraction may briefly help some people but worsen pain for others, and eye tracking may measure mental workload less accurately; a therapist’s account of relief through affirmations is personal experience, not proof of effectiveness.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Novant Breaks Ground on $20M Greensboro Medical Plaza
Good News
— Oct 26, 2026
Novant Health and Mount Zion Development Company have broken ground on the Zion Hills Medical Plaza in southeast Greensboro, a 40,000-square-foot facility planned to expand access to primary and specialty care, including women’s and pediatric health, diabetes management and imaging. The plaza is expected to open in spring 2028; meanwhile, Novant is providing services at the church campus through a mobile care unit and virtual-care kiosk.
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K/DA Releases First Music in Six Years
Mimi Webb
— Oct 19, 2026
Riot Games’ virtual League of Legends group K/DA has ended a roughly six-year music hiatus with the single and video “FIRESTARTER,” ahead of a new EP. Returning singers Miyeon and Soyeon are joined by Sophie Powers and Mimi Webb, with animation by Fortiche, the studio behind K/DA’s debut video and Arcane.
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Low-Mileage 1997 Ferrari F50 Heads to Auction With $20 Million Estimate
Auto
— Oct 24, 2026
A virtually untouched 1997 Ferrari F50, the 334th of 349 built and showing just 170 kilometers (106 miles), is expected to sell for more than $20 million at Broad Arrow Auctions’ Las Vegas sale on October 31, 2026. The Rosso Corsa supercar has documented provenance, original accessories, and its 4.7-liter V12 paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
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Duffy Floats $50 Billion Price Tag For Congress To Prevent Repeat Paralysis Of US Air Travel
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 9h
DexForce Raises $147 Million for Robot Training via Virtual Simulations
Jia Kui
— Oct 15, 2026
DexForce raised about $147 million in Series B funding, valuing the Shenzhen robot-training startup above 10 billion yuan for virtual-simulation training.
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With that kind of money they should be able to make humanoid robots useful for actual jobs soon.
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Barack and Michelle Obama Announce Virtual Commencement Address for Class of 2020
Reporting
— May 5, 2020
Barack and Michelle Obama are among the panel of speakers who will deliver a virtual commencement address in early June as part of a virtual graduation ceremony. The 44th President announced the plan in a Tuesday tweet…
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Italy probes Microsoft gaming firms over virtual currencies
Microsoft Corp
— Oct 8, 2026
Italy, with Norway and Denmark, is probing Microsoft-owned game firms including Activision Blizzard over virtual currencies that may hide real spending.
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Biden Expands Campaign Reach With Virtual Yard Signs in ‘Animal Crossing’
Reporting
— Sep 1, 2020
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is venturing into uncharted territory with virtual yard signs in the video game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons.” The Biden campaign launched four virtual Biden-Harris yard sign…
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Gold Miners Plan Virtual Investor Conference Presentations
Granada plc
— Oct 12, 2026
Granada Gold, Gold Terra, Newcore Gold and Star Gold announced presentations at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference on Oct. 14–15, 2026. The online sessions will let investors hear company updates and ask questions in real time.
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More Americans Could Die Through Assisted Suicide If New Democratic Trifectas Push Policy Across Nation
Democrats are in a position to make it easier for healthcare professionals to help people kill themselves after securing new trifectas in six states following the 2026 midterms.
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Second Presidential Debate Goes Virtual Ahead of 2020 Election
Reporting
— Oct 8, 2020
The second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will be virtual as the country continues to combat the coronavirus pandemic . The Commission on Presidential…
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Oscars 2021 To Be ‘in-Person Telecast’, Will Not Be Held Virtually – Variety
Reporting
— Dec 2, 2020
The Oscars 2021 will not be a virtual event and will be organized traditionally as an “in-person telecast,” according to a report from Variety. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences moved the 73rd Academy…
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Trump Slaps Down Decision for a Virtual Presidential Debate Against Biden
Reporting
— Oct 8, 2020
President Donald Trump does not want to debate Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden virtually. The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) announced on Thursday that the second presidential debate scheduled for…
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Democrats Swap Virtual Campaign Events for Rallies in Coronavirus Crisis
Reporting
— Mar 12, 2020
Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden on Wednesday canceled political rallies in Florida and Illinois due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic and replaced them with what his campaign called “virtual events”…
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Biden Says Virtual Campaigning Is Not Hurting His White House Bid
Reporting
— May 12, 2020
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is weighing in on virtual campaigning and whether or not it could impact his upcoming bid on the White House. During an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on…
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Minneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green Power
Simon August · 5 min · 12h
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