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Young's 125 powers New Zealand to 333 — 19hWill Young’s career-best 125 and Tim Seifert’s 58 powered New Zealand to 333 in the fourth ODI against India, after the pair built an 85-run opening stand and Young added a 90-run partnership with Finn Allen. India took wickets late to limit the total; the hosts needed a win to stay alive in the series, with India leading 2-0 after the third match was washed out.

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Jared Kim Seifert's contribution in the first partnership gave New Zealand the platform they needed here.

Post-Trump GOP Needs Young Men, Heritage Panelists Say1 source — 2d

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Dana Whitfield If Republicans ignore how education and jobs push young men away, they'll keep losing ground no matter who leads.

Restaurateur Ben Byruch Dies Suddenly at 44Lifestyle — 12hRestaurateur Ben Byruch, co-founder of New York City’s Pig & Khao and husband of chef Leah Cohen, has died at 44. The couple had two young sons; no cause of death has been publicly disclosed, and the restaurant asked for privacy as the family grieves.

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Schlittler Unanimously Wins AL Cy Young — 3dYankees ace Cam Schlittler is poised to win the American League Cy Young Award after a standout first full major-league season, leading the league with a 1.95 ERA and recording 239 strikeouts in 33 starts. His historic performance has drawn comparisons to franchise greats, though the Yankees’ early playoff exit left him focused on the team’s unmet championship expectations.

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Young Conservatives Have A New Mascot, And He’s A Sith Lord — 6dWith Republicans having brutally lost Congress after Tuesday's midterm elections, young conservatives on the internet are glorifying the authoritarian and genocidal actions of a new mascot, made famous in the "Star Wars" space opera movie franchise.

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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.

Cowboys Clinch NFC East Playoff SpotSports — 3dDallas Cowboys merchandise promotions highlight clearance gifts and officially licensed T-shirts, while the Denver Broncos store features a youth sweatshirt for young fans.

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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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Olive Young plans five California stores, seven totalBusiness — 5dCJ Olive Young plans to open five California stores by the first half of 2027, bringing its U.S. total to seven and expanding into major shopping centers around Los Angeles and San Diego. The retailer says the stores will promote K-beauty and help Korean brands, including smaller and emerging labels, reach U.S. consumers.

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Priya Raman Five stores in California by 2027 feels like a solid step but I hope they pick spots with good foot traffic.

Pistons Beat Wizards in Double-Overtime Thriller — 1dDetroit beat Washington in a double-overtime thriller, with Cade Cunningham leading the way as the Wizards’ losing streak continued despite standout performances from Trae Young and Alex Sarr. The teams’ home-and-home was shaped by injury absences and Washington’s persistent defensive and rebounding problems.

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Young Men Back Democrats by 17 Points in Midterms After Trump Support — Nov 4, 2026Young men voted for Democrats Tuesday by a 17-point margin after backing President Donald Trump in 2024.

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Kyshawn George's 33 points bolster Wizards' future — 6dThe Wizards’ early losses have exposed Trae Young’s uneven scoring and costly turnovers, despite his strong playmaking. Kyshawn George’s breakout scoring and facilitating, along with Tre Johnson’s bench shooting, offer Washington promising offensive support as it seeks to make Young’s playmaking more effective.

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

Messi, Sullivan Named MLS MVP Finalists — 1dLionel Messi and 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan headline the five finalists for MLS MVP: Messi is seeking a record third win after leading the league with 26 goals, while Sullivan is the youngest player ever shortlisted. Sullivan is also a Young Player of the Year finalist, and MLS will announce award winners during the playoffs.

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Elena Vasquez Sullivan at 17 on the MVP shortlist is impressive but the award should stay with proven scorers.

Nationals agree to four-year, $23 million extension with Jacob Young — Nov 6, 2026The Washington Nationals agreed to a four-year, $23 million extension with center fielder Jacob Young, including an $8 million club option for a fifth season. The deal secures the 27-year-old defensive standout beyond his arbitration years after his best offensive season in 2026.

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Dana Whitfield The club option in year five gives the Nationals flexibility if Young's bat stays improved.

Oviedo Blast Kills Officer, Injures Bomb TechnicianWorld — 3dA suspected explosive device in a backpack detonated as officers examined it in Oviedo, Spain, killing one police officer and seriously injuring another. The backpack was found after a shooting that wounded a young woman; authorities are investigating the blast and searching for the shooting suspect.

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Picture Book Three Baby Birdies Draws Positive Feedback From EducatorsLifestyle — 3dThe children’s picture book Three Baby Birdies follows a fearful young bird learning to fly with encouragement from its family, offering a story about courage, resilience and emotional growth. Early student readers reportedly responded enthusiastically.

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Jared Kim My niece would probably connect with the baby birdies and feel less alone when trying something new.

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.

New America First Group Launches to Replace Aging GOP Lawmakers — 4dA new Republican group plans to recruit America First candidates who resonate with young voters to replace old-guard GOP lawmakers, the group's leaders told the Daily Caller News Foundation Monday.

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Music Spans Prodigies, Medical Research, Community ChoirsMusic — 3dTwo young musicians are earning attention for exceptional talent: 10-year-old Miles Bonham taught himself several instruments and has perfect pitch, while 11-year-old pianist Evan Wu performs and composes music and recently won national junior piano performance and composition competitions.

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No. 19 Arkansas seeks rebound against 0-2 Robert Morris — 3dNo. 19 Arkansas will host Robert Morris on Wednesday as the Razorbacks seek to rebound from a 91-72 loss to Virginia. Robert Morris is 0-2 after losses to Nevada and UIC, while Arkansas coach John Calipari says his young team must improve after its first defeat.

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Oprah Selects Mary Lawson's Solace in Winter as 126th Book Club Pick — 3dOprah Winfrey selected Mary Lawson’s novel Solace in Winter as her latest Book Club pick, praising its moving story. Set in a snowbound Canadian town in 1969, it follows a widower who shelters an injured dog and a young American fleeing the Vietnam War draft.

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Tom Gallagher Oprah's picks often highlight quiet human stories and this one with the injured dog seems especially touching.

Netflix Orders Stranger Things Prequel for 2028Entertainment — Nov 6, 2026Before Hawkins, there was Marion. Netflix ordered Other Worlds, a 1955 Nevada Stranger Things prequel tied to young Henry Creel, for 2028.

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Chris Dalton New characters away from Hawkins might keep things fresh, though 2028 feels far off.

Gainesville Shooting: Four Sentenced to 25 YearsWorld — 4dFour men, all 21, were sentenced to 25 years in prison for a gang-related shooting at a Gainesville apartment complex on Feb. 14, 2024, in which gunfire was directed at a group that included young children. One of the men, Terrell Weeks, was separately sentenced to life for a homicide conviction.

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Hawks beat Young’s Wizards 120-105 — Nov 5, 2026Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 120-105 in Trae Young’s first game against his former team since his trade to Washington. Anthony Davis scored 26 for the Wizards, who briefly trimmed Atlanta’s lead but could not overcome the Hawks’ second-quarter run.

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Nicole Hardy Davis had 26 but the Wizards still looked a step behind the whole night in Young's return game.

Philadelphia School Applications Face Timeline ChangesPolitics — 3dPhiladelphia extended its 2027–28 school-selection application deadline to Dec. 16 after Pennsylvania delayed release of 2026 assessment results. In other education news, Valley City’s new-school project rerouted a sewer line after crews encountered rock, while Lancaster’s Bench Mark Program offers young people free fitness, academic help, meals and mentorship.

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Boxing spotlights young talent, charity, recoverySports — 4dEleven-year-old boxer Arthur Eden impressed in his amateur debut, showcasing disciplined training and advanced ring skills. Separately, Rio Crocker survived a life-threatening brain hemorrhage sustained while sparring and is now pursuing a sports science degree, though he no longer boxes.

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