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US police arrest three wanted men in separate cases as Barbados seeks suspectWorld — 2dAuthorities reported arrests of wanted men in Kentucky, Iowa and Rhode Island, involving charges ranging from burglary and witness tampering to obtaining money by false pretenses. In Barbados, police are seeking a man for questioning in connection with a serious criminal matter.

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Readers Want Requested Books as Gift Guides Suggest Tech and Fashion ItemsLifestyle — 2dHoliday gift guides span books, tech, fashion and beauty gifts for Gen Alpha, and travel-inspired picks, reflecting different recipients’ interests and budgets. A survey suggests readers especially want books they have specifically requested, so checking a recipient’s wish list can help avoid unwanted gifts.

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Priya Raman I always end up returning the tech gadgets people pick for me and would rather get a book from my list.

So Who Wants to Watch the World Change Again on Friday?1 source — 4d

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Priya Raman I'm skeptical that one day on Friday will really transform everything as dramatically as people expect.

Senate Republicans want midterm autopsy before leadership elections1 source — 5d

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Dana Whitfield An autopsy of the midterms could reveal why Republicans underperformed before they pick new leaders.

IJRUS Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern CountryJillian Butler · 2 min · 10h

Sarah Paulson says she feels married to Holland Taylor without the label — 1dSarah Paulson says she and longtime partner Holland Taylor have no plans to marry, because they value independence and don’t need a legal commitment to affirm their bond. Paulson added that neither wants to be called “wife.”

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Sam Okafor They clearly value their independence enough to avoid the wife title or legal ties, and that's a choice more people should respect.

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.

These AI Startups Want To Predict Your Moves, Speak For The Dead — And ‘Take Your Jobs’ — 6dSome of the latest artificial intelligence startups apparently want to work in your place and predict your next moves.

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Father Who Stopped Bend School Shooter Explains Confronting Gunman — 2dThe father who took down a berserk school shooter in Bend, Oregon, said Tuesday he didn’t want to hear what the attacker had to say.

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Union claims fear of ICE arrests leads to bird flu undercount in Yakima Valley — 1dBird flu is running rampant through Washington State — in part because illegal immigrant dairy farm workers do not want to risk deportation, a prominent union claimed.

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Bernie Sanders, Powerful Democrat Lawmakers Want Iran War Funding Freeze As Part Of Any Gov’t Funding Deal — 1dIndependent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic senators demanded that the next government funding package restrict funding for the Iran war.

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Andrew PowellWhite House Officials Clash as Nvidia Affair Raises National Security QuestionsA reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a company allegedly connected to a suspected Chinese spy. According to Fox News , the confrontation followed reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed I8h · 453 reads

Olympic Judo Champion Riner Announces 2027 Presidential Bid — 4dFive-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced he will run in France’s 2027 presidential election, saying he wants to help “turn France around.” He describes himself as neither left nor right and says he wants to counter public pessimism; he has also voiced concern about the far right’s rise.

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Rachel Meyers I like that he's focusing on countering pessimism instead of just attacking rivals, though experience in government would help his chances.

Michigan Democrat Who Wanted Utilities Out Of Politics Picks Power Company Director For Transition — 2dDemocratic Michigan Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson ran on curbing utilities' political spending but picked an energy company director to help lead her transition.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Stallone Wants Andrew Garfield as ‘Tulsa King’ Villain — 5dSylvester Stallone says he wants Andrew Garfield to play a new kind of villain in Tulsa King, envisioning an intellectual or AI-driven antagonist who would challenge his character in unfamiliar ways. The actors hit it off unexpectedly, inspiring Stallone’s idea for a different dynamic on the crime series.

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Tom Gallagher Those two getting along gives me hope the dynamic would actually add something new to the series.

Incoming Democrats Back Van Hollen Over Schumer For Leadership — 2dIncoming freshman and young Democratic senators want to replace Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer with 67-year-old Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen.

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Trump Tells Vance to Focus on ‘Massive Corruption and Crime in Dem-Controlled Cities, States — 1dPresident Donald Trump wants his vice president to focus on addressing any alleged corruption in Democrat-controlled cities and states. Trump added in a post on Truth Social Thurs… — by Sandra Rhodes

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IJROut: Republican Dumbness. In: Democrat Dumbness. Always: Uniparty DumbnessSeton Motley · 7 min · 11h

Activist's Petition Stalls $5 Billion Data Center Project Near Washington — 3dAn anti-data center activist helped stall a project planned for an abandoned mall just outside Washington, D.C. — and now she wants her county to ban them all.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Chiefs, 49ers reportedly pursued Garrett Wilson before deadline — 1dThe Chiefs and 49ers reportedly explored trading for Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson before the deadline, but New York had no interest in moving him and Wilson wanted to stay. The Jets consider him a foundational player under contract through 2030, though his frustration with losing could make the team’s direction a storyline again in the offseason.

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Texas Voters Rejected Flock Plate Readers, but the Mayor Wanted Them Covered Immediately1 source — Nov 5, 2026

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Marcus Bell Local leaders need to respect what the ballot said and stop pushing these systems anyway.

Doug Burgum Moves To Rein In ‘Oversized’ Buffer Zones On Federal Land — 6dInterior Secretary Doug Burgum wants to rein in the size of conservation zones on federal land that ranchers, miners and others share.

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Isaacson traces computing breakthroughs to teams and open networks — Nov 6, 2026The Innovators is for tech workers, founders, and curious readers who want the real cast behind the tools they touch.

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Andrew PowellVideo Shows Family’s Terrifying Escape as Brooklyn Building CollapsesNewly released footage from inside a Brooklyn apartment shows a family scrambling for safety as their building suddenly began collapsing, killing eight people and leaving at least 17 others injured. According to Fox News , the three-story structure in the Flatbush neighborhood gave way Wednesday, triggering a major emergency response as firefighters and rescue crews searched through the debris for8h · 191 reads

A near-light-speed baseball becomes a nuclear event — Nov 5, 2026What If? is for curious adults and xkcd fans who want order-of-magnitude thinking made concrete and funny.

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Startup Wants Robot Dogs To Take A Bite Out Of Crime — Oct 31, 2026An Atlanta-based startup wants to use robot dogs for security and already has some customers barking with joy.

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Wheelan shows statistics as tools to extract signal from noise — Nov 5, 2026Readers who face polls, drug claims, and workplace metrics and want the logic under the formulas, not another class.

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How to spot counterfeit evidence in medicine and media — Nov 5, 2026Bad Science is for anyone tired of conflicting health headlines who wants plain tools to test claims instead of trusting authority or anecdote.

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Ronnie Dunn Says Opening for Wallen Felt Uncomfortable — 3dBrooks & Dunn initially hesitated to open for Morgan Wallen, having long headlined their own shows, but Ronnie Dunn says touring stadiums with him has introduced the duo to younger fans—about 80% of whom say it is their first Brooks & Dunn concert. Dunn said Wallen wanted the country legends on the bill partly to answer criticism that his music is not country enough, and called the arrangement beneficial for both acts.

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IJRFeds Launch Investigation Into State’s Largest Teachers UnionLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 11h