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Notre Dame and Washington schedule home-and-home series for 2031 and 2034Sports — 5hNotre Dame and Washington have agreed to a home-and-home football series, with the Huskies visiting South Bend on Sept. 27, 2031, and the Irish traveling to Seattle on Nov. 11, 2034. Notre Dame leads the all-time series 8-0; the teams last met in 2009.

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Florida Cancels Notre Dame Series, Irish Add WashingtonSports — 5hFlorida canceled its 2031–32 home-and-home football series with Notre Dame, invoking a contract clause tied to the SEC’s move to a nine-game conference schedule. The Gators have also dropped several other nonconference series as they prioritize the SEC slate and annual rivalry game with Florida State; Notre Dame has scheduled Washington in 2031 and 2034 instead.

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Dana Whitfield Prioritizing the SEC and Florida State rivalry makes sense for the Gators, even if it means canceling other planned series.

Hendrix Selected for Washington’s 2029 Innovation Dollar — 1dWashington Gov. Bob Ferguson selected Seattle-born guitarist Jimi Hendrix to represent the state on its U.S. Mint American Innovation $1 coin, scheduled for release in 2029. Hendrix was chosen from five finalists for his groundbreaking influence on guitar and his ties to Washington.

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Elena Vasquez A Hendrix coin in 2029 will be a solid nod to Seattle's music scene.

Kennedys Join Suit Claiming Trump Arch Would Shadow JFK Flame — 1hNine members of the Kennedy family have joined a federal lawsuit seeking to block President Trump’s planned 250-foot Independence Arch in Washington, arguing it would obstruct views of Kennedy gravesites and other Arlington National Cemetery memorials. The project also faces opposition from veterans, preservationists and local governments, and a judge has issued a temporary restraining order.

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Security staff detain armed man at D.C. synagogue after metal detector alertWorld — 1dA man was arrested after synagogue security detected a firearm as he tried to enter Washington Hebrew Congregation in Washington, D.C. He faces firearms charges; no one was injured, and authorities said there was no known ongoing threat while his motive remains unclear.

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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.

Activist's Petition Stalls $5 Billion Data Center Project Near Washington — 2hAn 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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Washington Post Removes Karen Attiah From Masthead After Yearlong Review1 source — 1d

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Derek Foss This removal after such a long process makes the paper look indecisive on its own standards.

Washington Schools Chief Reykdal Won’t Seek Fourth Term — 1dWashington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal says he will not seek a fourth term in 2028, citing his belief that elected officials should impose their own term limits. He is weighing a run for another state or federal office or leaving elected politics, and says he will focus on public education through the end of his current term.

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Chris Dalton If he's eyeing another office, his experience with school funding could help at that level.

Attiah Declines Washington Post Return After Arbitration Win — 1dKaren Attiah has accepted a settlement and will not return to The Washington Post, despite an arbitrator ruling that she was improperly fired over posts following Charlie Kirk’s killing and ordering her reinstatement with back pay. Attiah said she lacked confidence she would have the freedom and institutional support to do her work at the newspaper.

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Jared Kim Winning reinstatement but still walking away says a lot about how little trust was left after the arbitration.

“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” — Booker T. Washington, Up from SlaveryCommunity — 20hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” — Booker T. Washington, Up from SlaveryCommunity — 20hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Washington Times says Democrats won turnout battle without lasting mandate1 source — 2d

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Tom Gallagher A high turnout win still leaves room for backlash if new laws go too far from the middle.

Drive-Ins in Washington, Texas and Pennsylvania Serve Classic BurgersLifestyle — 1dFive old-fashioned drive-ins across Pennsylvania, Washington and Texas draw diners with nostalgic settings, straightforward menus and classic comfort food—from burgers and shakes to hearty breakfasts. Their enduring appeal lies in keeping meals simple and affordable rather than turning dining into a production.

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Penn State analyst Jack Ham hospitalized after emergency — 3dPenn State legend and longtime radio analyst Jack Ham, 77, was hospitalized in Seattle after a medical emergency before the Nittany Lions’ game against Washington. The university said he was being treated at the University of Washington Medical Center but provided no further information about his condition.

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Washington uses 13-0 run to pull away from Mississippi Valley StateSports — 2dWashington beat Mississippi Valley State 77-64, powered by Parker Friedrichsen’s 17 points off the bench and Ryan Beasley’s 16-point, 10-rebound double-double. The Huskies dominated the boards and pulled away with a decisive second-half run.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Small Towns Across Midwest, Northwest Offer Quiet EscapesLifestyle — 3dThese travel guides spotlight small-town escapes across the Midwest and Washington, from historic New Harmony, Petoskey and Madison to peaceful communities in Washington and Illinois. They emphasize preserved downtowns, local history, natural scenery and an unhurried pace as reasons to visit.

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GAO Says USDA Failed to Provide Reorganization DocumentationPolitics — 1dThe Government Accountability Office said USDA’s failure to provide requested analyses leaves Congress and the public unable to assess the costs and effects of its reorganization, which seeks to move staff out of Washington. USDA’s workforce has fallen about 20%, and the agency’s secretary defended the planning while a federal judge has blocked the reorganization from proceeding.

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Washington Judge Orders Albertsons $900 Million Opioid JudgmentHealth — 5dJudge Janet Helson ordered Albertsons to pay Washington $900 million plus fees after ruling its pharmacies failed to address opioid prescription red flags.

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Chris Dalton Filling valid prescriptions from doctors shouldn't lead to a 900 million dollar penalty when the real problem starts with overprescribing physicians.

Penn State Ends Big Ten Skid, Beats Washington — 2dPenn State beat Washington 28-25 after nearly surrendering a 22-point lead, then sealed the win with a clock-draining drive capped by a fourth-and-1 conversion. The Nittany Lions also continued their recent rushing resurgence, gaining 174 yards as Carson Hansen ran for 119 and Cam Wallace added a 46-yard touchdown.

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Penn State Faces Washington With Bowl Eligibility at StakeSports — 6dPenn State’s strong defense faces a key test against Washington, whose productive receivers Chris Lawson and Dezmen Roebuck could challenge the secondary. Washington also has versatile defender Alex McLaughlin, while Penn State’s coverage and pressure will be central to containing the Huskies.

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Wind and rain alerts cover B.C. and Washington coastlinesWeather — 5dWind alerts cover parts of British Columbia and Washington, with forecasts ranging from gusts up to 60 mph on Washington’s northern coast to 120 km/h on B.C.’s north and central coasts; Greater Victoria and several B.C. interior districts also face strong winds and possible outages or damage. Heavy rain is also forecast for Bella Coola, while rain is expected across Greater Victoria through the weekend.

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Panthers Set for Road-Trip Opener at Capitals — 4dThe Florida Panthers visit the Washington Capitals in the teams’ first meeting of the season, with Florida seeking to extend its recent dominance in the matchup and Washington trying to end a two-game skid. Both teams enter with winning records, though key players are sidelined by injuries.

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Washington Reports First US Bird Flu Death Since Early 2025 — Nov 3, 2026A person from Washington state died on Sunday, after reportedly contracting the bird flu from infected cattle.

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Iran cites midterm results in two-day peace proposal to Trump — 1dIran is using Republicans' crushing midterm blow as leverage to pressure President Donald Trump into accepting a peace deal — threatening renewed military escalation if Washington refuses Tehran's demands.

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