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Raleigh County Board Votes 4-1 to Close Two Elementary SchoolsPolitics — 2dRaleigh County’s school board voted 4-1 to close Mabscott and Cranberry-Prosperity elementary schools after the 2026-27 school year, citing declining enrollment and budget pressures; Cranberry-Prosperity’s closure alone is projected to save about $1.1 million annually. Students will be reassigned to nearby schools, while parents raised concerns about the disruption; the closures may require state approval.

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Kraków Attack Kills Six; Prosecutors Investigate TerrorismWorld — 5dPolish prosecutors are investigating Saturday’s shooting in Kraków’s main square as a terrorist offense after six people were killed and 16 injured. The suspect, believed to have acted alone and reportedly drawn to far-right ideology, is also linked to the deaths of three relatives found at his home; his motive remains unclear.

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“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalms 4:8, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, Community — Nov 5, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalms 4:8, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, Community — Nov 5, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

The Ascent of Money: why trust built finance and keeps breaking it — Nov 3, 2026Niall Ferguson’s 2008 history is for anyone who wants the crash explained through five centuries of banking, bonds, shares, insurance, and housing rather than through headlines alone.

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White House shares 44-second video with game text and US flagPolitics — Nov 5, 2026The official White House account shared a 44-second video with the on-screen text Its dangerous to go alone Take this followed by a United States flag. The clip is circulating widely due to its origin from the government handle. @WhiteHouse

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Vivienne Jolie Reveals Eating Disorder Hospitalization — Nov 5, 2026Vivienne Jolie has revealed that she was hospitalized earlier this year for an eating disorder, sharing diary entries and illustrations about her treatment and recovery in a Los Angeles art exhibition. She credited the kindness of fellow patients and staff with helping her feel less alone; the exhibition follows her legal decision to drop her father Brad Pitt’s surname.

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Lehigh tops Colgate 33-7, holds league leadSports — 6dLehigh football dominated Colgate 33-7 to remain alone atop the Patriot League, as Luke Yoder set the program record with 48 career rushing touchdowns. Lehigh volleyball extended its winning streak to 10 matches, tying the program record with a four-set win over Holy Cross after a five-set victory over Colgate the night before.

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Retail Owners Share Small Business Saturday StrategiesBusiness — Nov 5, 2026Family-owned grocers and neighborhood shops offer personal connections and community ties that many shoppers miss, though local businesses can also close as owners move on. Small-business owners say memorable customer experiences—not discounts alone—can help attract shoppers, especially on Small Business Saturday.

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Givers finish first when they protect their own time — Oct 27, 2026Reciprocity style shapes long-term career success more than talent or effort alone.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Cowboys’ Jones Says Coach Spending Doesn’t Drive Wins — Nov 3, 2026Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says coaching salaries and staff size have no correlation with winning, defending Dallas’ relatively low spending on coaches amid the team’s poor record. Critics argue that investing more could help attract top coaching talent, while acknowledging that pay alone does not guarantee success.

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Maya Lindstrom The real issue is results not budgets and Jones needs to admit the current approach is failing.

Anthropic IPO stands alone as AI market jitters sideline others1 source — Oct 22, 2026

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Sam Okafor This IPO timing shows the sector is splitting between a few leaders and everyone else.

US Election Day Gas Prices Reach Record $4.14Finance — Nov 4, 2026Gasoline topped $4 a gallon on Election Day, with prices sharply higher amid the Iran war and disrupted energy supplies, intensifying pressure on household budgets. Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains put the cost of fuel and broader economic discontent in focus, though commentators said the election results reflected more than energy prices alone.

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Persistent Exhaustion After Full Night's Sleep May Signal DisorderHealth — Nov 4, 2026Persistent exhaustion despite adequate time in bed may reflect poor-quality sleep, including sleep apnea or insomnia; warning signs can include waking unrefreshed, daytime sleepiness, trouble concentrating, headaches and irritability. Because fatigue has many possible causes and symptoms alone cannot diagnose a sleep disorder, recurring problems warrant discussion with a health care professional.

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Sam Okafor I always assumed eight hours meant good rest but now I'm wondering if my headaches come from undiagnosed apnea.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Pentagon Estimates Iran War Cost at $47B — Oct 27, 2026The Pentagon's Iran war cost estimate hit $47.1 billion through Oct. 16, more than 25% above July's $37.5 billion, with over $29 billion to replace munitions alone.

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Tom Gallagher billion already spent and our weapons stockpiles are running low. This war is draining resources we might need for real threats.

The same defiance that saves you can destroy you later — Oct 25, 2026Hillenbrand shows survival as a two-stage fight: first against ocean and captors through defiance and discipline, then against trauma that willpower alone cannot dissolve.

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Three Manhattan brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking7 sources — Oct 27, 2026Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander each got 30 years in federal prison Oct. 27, 2026, for sex trafficking; Judge Caproni called their conduct "monstrous."

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Marcus Bell Those brothers got exactly what they deserved for exploiting so many women over the years.

Amgen Reports Combo Cuts Lung Cancer Death Risk 58%Health — Oct 24, 2026A Phase 3 trial found that adding Amgen’s Imdelltra to AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi as maintenance therapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer reduced the risk of death by 58%, with median survival of 21.1 months versus 12.7 months on Imfinzi alone. The combination also delayed disease progression, though serious treatment-related side effects were more common than with Imfinzi alone.

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Priya Raman That's a solid gain in survival for extensive stage patients, worth weighing against the extra side effects.

Trust earned stroke by stroke beats talent alone — Oct 25, 2026Nine working-class oarsmen win Olympic gold only when each man stops protecting himself and disappears into a shared rhythm called swing.

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Natalie Portman Describes Wonder and Joy After Third Child Birth — Oct 26, 2026Portman said she was "followed by 20 men every day" while pregnant in New York and L.A.; in France, after her third child, she has been "almost completely left alone."

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Maya Lindstrom It's heartwarming to see Natalie Portman so joyful with her new baby and gaining fresh perspective on her older kids.

America's racial divide runs on caste, not just race — Oct 23, 2026Wilkerson claims inherited rank, not skin color alone, is what keeps American hierarchy in place across law, custom, and daily life.

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Salt once decided who ate, who ruled, and who rebelled — Oct 24, 2026Before refrigeration, Kurlansky claims, salt alone preserved food across seasons and oceans, so the hunt for it built trade, funded empires, and sparked tax revolts.

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Florida Mother Handcuffed at Airport After Child’s 911 Call Leads to Arrest — Oct 27, 2026A Florida mother was arrested at the airport after deputies said she returned from a work trip to Las Vegas while her four children had allegedly been left home alone. Body camera… — by Andrew Powell

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