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Golfer Charlie Woods Commits to FSU — 5dCharlie Woods, son of famed golfer Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren, has committed to play golf at Florida State University. The Woods family was on hand at Charlie's high school Fr… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Providence Mayor-Elect Morales Names First Two Staff Members — 3dProvidence Mayor-elect David Morales named Jennifer Wood, a longtime government lawyer and nonprofit leader, as chief of staff and promoted city deputy finance director Krystle Lindberg to chief financial officer. Wood brings extensive public-sector experience, while Lindberg’s appointment offers continuity as the incoming administration prepares its first budget.

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Portland Man Charged Over Alleged Dog ShootingWorld — 2dA Portland, Tennessee, man, Brockman Woods, faces aggravated animal cruelty and resisting-arrest charges after police alleged he shot his dog in the head while intoxicated; the dog was euthanized because of its injuries. Police also say a search of his home found firearms and ammunition he was prohibited from possessing, leading to an additional weapons charge.

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New Mexico Man Arrested After Alleged Butler ShootingWorld — 3dA New Mexico man was arrested after allegedly firing eight shotgun rounds at vehicles and a home on a Butler, New Jersey, street, then fleeing into nearby woods. No one was injured; authorities recovered a shotgun and ammunition, and he faces weapons and criminal-mischief charges.

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Predators acquire Shane Wright for Wood — Nov 1, 2026Seattle traded 2022 No. 4 pick Shane Wright to Nashville for 6-foot-4 winger Matthew Wood in a one-for-one deal announced Nov. 1, 2026.

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Rachel Meyers Matthew Wood looks like a solid addition for Seattle if he can develop into a top six winger.

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.

New BBQ hub and butcher shop among restaurant launches in three statesLifestyle — 2dNew dining options are arriving across several communities: Central Point, Oregon, is adding a three-truck food hub, while the Jackson area has new food-service permits for a butcher shop and other operators, and Ridgeland is getting a wood-fired grill alongside a newly opened Thai restaurant and an expanded venue. In suburban Philadelphia, a Greek taverna is planned for Havertown and an Austin-style breakfast taco stall has soft-opened in Ardmore.

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NYT Connections puzzle links trucks to eye partsLifestyle — Nov 5, 2026The Nov. 6 New York Times Connections puzzle grouped words into composition, copies, truck types and terms ending in parts of the eye. The Strands puzzle’s “Autumn walk in the woods” theme centered on the forest floor, with FORESTFLOOR as its spangram.

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Dana Whitfield The eye parts category was the trickiest for me this time around.

Fox Closes $22 Billion Roku Acquisition Ahead of Schedule — 6dFox has completed its approximately $22 billion acquisition of Roku, combining Fox’s programming with Roku’s connected-TV platform and forming a digital division that includes Roku, Tubi and other businesses. Roku founder Anthony Wood will join Fox’s board and co-lead the division; Fox expects $400 million in annual cost savings within two years and says Roku will remain an open platform.

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Elena Vasquez Fox's move to buy Roku outright should speed up their streaming push, but I hope it doesn't limit what viewers can access on the platform.

Kisner Says Woods Plans Full TGL Schedule — Oct 22, 2026Kevin Kisner says Tiger Woods plans to play a full TGL schedule after taking his spot on Jupiter Links, and could return to competition at the Hero World Challenge and PNC Championship. If he stays healthy, Woods may also target the Masters, though Kisner cautioned that further injury setbacks could derail the plan.

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Tiger Woods absent from initial 17-player Hero World Challenge field — Oct 19, 2026Tiger Woods is absent from the initial 17-player field for December’s Hero World Challenge, though three exemption spots remain and he could still be added. Woods has not competed since the 2024 Open and has not confirmed a return; world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Hideki Matsuyama are among the entrants.

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Priya Raman Hope Tiger gets added with an exemption, the event feels incomplete without him even after his long layoff.

Early voting ends this week in Texas, Tennessee and OklahomaPolitics — Oct 29, 2026Franklin County hit over 73,000 early votes—twice 2022. Wood County Clerk Joe Gonzales said "Saturday is the last day" as write-in hand counts loom.

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Tom Gallagher I voted early in Texas yesterday and the lines moved faster than I expected.

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

‘The Gentlemen’ Season 3 Adds Bloom, Wood, Carlyle — Oct 23, 2026Netflix’s The Gentlemen has begun production on Season 3 in the U.K. and Morocco, adding Orlando Bloom, Robert Carlyle, Elijah Wood and other newcomers. Theo James and Kaya Scodelario return as Eddie and Susie, whose next venture is building a casino in the Middle East; Daniel Ings and Giancarlo Esposito are not listed among the returning cast.

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Maya Lindstrom Robert Carlyle and Elijah Wood feel like solid picks, though it is a shame Giancarlo Esposito is not returning.

Exxon, Chevron Cancel ADIPEC Trips Over Security — Oct 29, 2026ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods and Chevron upstream president Clay Neff have canceled plans to attend the ADIPEC oil conference in Abu Dhabi over security concerns. The withdrawals come amid heightened regional tensions and worries about potential conflict involving Iran.

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Rachel Meyers Oil executives skipping the conference shows the Iran tensions are hitting business decisions hard already.

James Woods meme trends on right-wing social media — Oct 17, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Four Mound Fire Evacuations Drop to Level 1Weather — Oct 17, 2026The Four Mound brush fire near Nine Mile Falls, northwest of Spokane, prompted Level 2 evacuations around Wood, Richey, Charles and Prewett roads, which authorities later lowered to Level 1. Four Mounds Road and North Wood Road were closed to give crews room to respond.

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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.

Older adults find services, activities across communitiesLifestyle — Oct 23, 2026Communities in the Isle of Man, Horsham and Lincoln are hosting events and programs to connect older adults with health, financial and practical support, activities and social opportunities. Wood County’s senior center also offers regular meals, educational programs and social gatherings.

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Police Seek Family of Colorado Man Found Dead in VirginiaWorld — Oct 22, 2026Virginia State Police are seeking relatives of 74-year-old Colorado resident Edward James Donegan, who was found dead in a wooded area near Interstate 95 in Richmond on Oct. 4. His death remains under investigation, with no foul play suspected.

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Kendra Wilkinson Recalls Awkward Collin Gosselin Wife SwapEntertainment — Oct 22, 2026Kendra Wilkinson recalled that Collin Gosselin leaned on her during their 2013 Celebrity Wife Swap filming and said she felt uncomfortable with the cameras, once leading the children into the woods to get away from them. Her recollections resurface as Collin’s memoir alleges childhood abuse by his mother, Kate Gosselin, who has denied the allegations.

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Local Literary Groups Plan Four October-November MeetingsLifestyle — Oct 25, 2026Several communities have upcoming adult book-club meetings: the Ted & Grace Bachhuber library club will discuss an atmospheric Antarctic novel on Nov. 17, and Winchester’s Round Table will discuss “Lonesome Dove” that evening. Manlius Library’s members-only Mystery Lovers club will meet Oct. 26 to discuss “The God of the Woods.”

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Home Listings Span Wisconsin, Arizona and CaliforniaLifestyle — Oct 18, 2026Five newly listed Wisconsin homes range from a $379,900 Prairie du Sac ranch to a $1.15 million McFarland property on 5.75 acres. The listings highlight varied features, including finished basements, wooded settings, updated interiors and generous outdoor or garage space.

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Hotels offer distinctive stays across five destinationsLifestyle — Oct 22, 2026Savannah’s adults-only Douglas pairs historic character with boutique rooms, guest amenities and a neighboring seafood restaurant, while Memphis’s Peabody is celebrated for its ornate setting and famous lobby ducks. In England’s New Forest, Lime Wood’s new Forest House offers a private, family-sized retreat with personalized service and views of roaming wild horses.

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One Brave Breath Tops Multiple Amazon Categories — Oct 15, 2026Mike Wood’s book “One Brave Breath,” a mix of memoir and self-help guidance on understanding thoughts, managing difficult emotions and calming the nervous system, reached No. 1 in two Amazon psychology categories and No. 2 in another.

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Dana Whitfield Books like this on calming anxiety through breathing seem to be what a lot of readers need right now.

JPMorgan Upgrades Brighthouse to Neutral but Lowers Price Target to $55 — Oct 15, 2026JPMorgan upgraded Brighthouse Financial to Neutral from Underweight but cut its price target to $55 from $63. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods also lowered its target to $55 from $57 while maintaining a Market Perform rating, reflecting a broadly cautious analyst outlook.

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Halloween and Fall Events Across the U.S.Lifestyle — Oct 17, 2026Autumn and Halloween outings range from spooky historic sites in Herefordshire and a family-friendly haunted-trail hike in Pittsburgh to Philly’s seasonal attractions and candlelit mystery hike at Wisconsin’s Mirror Lake. Redisher Woods is also highlighted as an accessible autumn walk, known for its colorful foliage, streams and woodland paths.

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