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Trail Blazers’ Krejci has ankle surgery, out eight weeksSports — 2dTrail Blazers forward Vit Krejci underwent surgery to repair a fractured left ankle sustained against the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 4. He will begin rehabilitation and be re-evaluated in eight weeks, with Portland likely without him for an extended period.

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Marcus Bell That ankle break against Phoenix looks painful and the eight week timeline means he misses a big chunk of the early schedule.

Missouri re-signs QB Austin Simmons for 2027 with NFL Draft option — Nov 6, 2026Missouri has re-signed quarterback Austin Simmons for the 2027 season, giving the 6-2 Tigers continuity as they pursue a College Football Playoff berth. His agreement reportedly still lets him enter the 2027 NFL Draft, so a return to the team is not assured.

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Chris Dalton The draft option makes sense for Simmons but I wish the deal locked him in fully for team continuity.

Hornets’ Knueppel out at least four weeks after aggravating hamstring in debut — 5dHornets guard Kon Knueppel will miss at least four weeks with a re-aggravated left hamstring strain after playing just six minutes in his season debut. Dennis Schroder also has a left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in two weeks, further thinning Charlotte’s backcourt.

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Elena Vasquez Charlotte's backcourt looks even thinner now with Schroder also sidelined for at least two weeks.

Cardinals reportedly eye JoJo Romero reunion — 4dThe Cardinals are reportedly interested in re-signing left-handed reliever JoJo Romero, who helped Milwaukee win the World Series after St. Louis traded him at the deadline. Romero’s track record and the Cardinals’ bullpen needs make a reunion plausible, though the team also gained prospects in the trade and is weighing its roster plans.

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Romania’s Message to America: We’re Open for Business1 source — Oct 30, 2026

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Marcus Bell I hope any new deals focus on fair trade so American workers benefit instead of just seeing more jobs move overseas.

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.

Host Invokes 'Kinfolk' Saying After Byron Donalds Florida Win — Nov 5, 2026MS NOW host Symone Sanders Townsend acknowledged Byron Donalds’ historic election as Florida’s first Black governor before questioning whether his political positions made him a re… — by Andrew Powell

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'You're already forgiven': Sophie Cunningham says her Christian faith helps her deal with haters in the WNBA2 sources — Oct 30, 2026

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Derek Foss Sophie Cunningham's approach shows real strength, using faith to move past the criticism without holding grudges.

Cardinals Re-Sign Fleming for Rotation DepthSports — Oct 31, 2026The Cardinals have re-signed left-hander Josh Fleming to a minor-league deal for rotation depth as they prepare for a rebuild-focused offseason. Commentary also suggests pursuing veteran starters Shane Bieber or Nick Martinez and considering versatile Enrique Hernández as a short-term third-base option.

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America’s Debt Crisis: We’re Running Out of Cans to Kick1 source — Oct 26, 2026

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Derek Foss Younger workers will end up paying much higher taxes just to cover the interest if Congress refuses to make real cuts soon.

Reaves Scores 43 as Lakers Beat Pistons — Nov 6, 2026The Lakers reportedly explored trades for Nique Clifford and Isaiah Stewart, while Luka Doncic’s support helped sway the team to re-sign Austin Reaves, whom Detroit has also shown interest in acquiring. Reaves’ turnover rate has climbed as he takes on a larger ball-handling role, but the Lakers are not expected to trade him without a compelling offer.

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Kucherov reportedly requests trade from Lightning — Oct 30, 2026Nikita Kucherov informed teammates and the Lightning he will not re-sign and wants a trade, Elliotte Friedman reported, citing multiple sources.

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Dana Whitfield Trading him might bring back useful pieces but it feels like the end of an era in Tampa.

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

Paul Lee Re-Elected Alabama House Majority LeaderPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Alabama House Republicans reelected Rep. Paul Lee of Dothan to a full term as majority leader after he took the role earlier this year. Separately, Republican state Reps. James Lomax and Chris Pringle won reelection to their House seats.

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LMAO. Democrats are so bad at this. First rule is you’re not supposed to use the exact same wording when you’re making stuff up to distract from Ilhan Omar marrying her brother.Politics — Oct 23, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Marcus Bell Coordinating the same wording just highlights how poorly they're handling the Omar family issue.

WATCH LIVE: Trump makes final campaign push for Republicans in Kansas3 sources — Nov 2, 2026With a nearly 10-point Democratic lead, Trump closed 2026 midterms at his 30th Salina rally with a Rubio 'you're fired' joke and brick-suit vow.

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Dana Whitfield I doubt one event in Kansas will move the needle much when national issues are what voters care about.

Free Dental Clinics Serve Children, Seniors; Expansion PlannedHealth — Nov 6, 2026Dental access efforts range from guidance to schedule a child’s first exam by age 1, to organizations offering low-cost pediatric care and free events that serve children and older adults. In Connecticut, volunteer clinics address affordability barriers for seniors, while Victoria Labor has pledged 20 no-cost clinics, including one in Casey, if re-elected.

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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.

There Was Only One Way the Democrats Could Blow the Midterms — and Lord Help ‘Em, They’re Doing It!1 source — Oct 24, 2026

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Dana Whitfield Democrats keep ignoring inflation and border security to chase fringe issues that turn off swing voters in key states.

Trump Administration Prepares Deportation of 150 Afghans via Pakistan — Oct 30, 2026AfghanEvac's Shawn VanDiver on a planned flight of roughly 150 Afghans to Pakistan: "You don't have to be that smart to figure out that they're sending them to Pakistan so that Pakistan will finish the job."

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Nicole Hardy If these people face real threats back home, routing them this way seems like an unnecessary gamble.

UK Re-Arrests RAF Fairford Suspects, Alleges They Are Foreign Intelligence Assets — Oct 20, 2026Two men were re-arrested in an investigation into the Royal Air Force Fairford incident.

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Jazz’s Nurkic faces two-week injury reevaluation — Nov 3, 2026Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic is making progress from a right-foot toe injury and has resumed on-court activities, but Utah says he will be re-evaluated in two weeks and has not yet returned to game action. His continued absence leaves the Jazz relying on other centers, including Jaxson Hayes.

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Trump Tells Black, Jewish Voters They’re ‘Not Smart’ If They Vote For El-Sayed — Oct 31, 2026President Donald Trump told Jewish and Black voters they are “not smart” and “crazy” if they vote for Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Trump made the observation… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Two Men Re-arrested on Suspicion of Assisting Iranian Intelligence Near RAF Fairford — Oct 20, 2026A 24-year-old Briton and 25-year-old British-Iranian dual national from Westminster were re-arrested 20 Oct 2026 on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence near RAF Fairford; CTP calls state involvement highly likely.

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Marcus Bell A dual national from Westminster getting involved raises questions about vetting for sensitive areas.

TNA Re-signs Santino Marella to One-Year Deal — Oct 19, 2026TNA Wrestling re-signed Director of Authority Santino Marella for another year, extending his role amid ongoing on-screen storylines and the company’s recent momentum. TNA also confirmed the signing of former WWE wrestler Shotzi Blackheart, a former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion.

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NASA’s Swift Observatory Reenters Over IndonesiaScience — Oct 31, 2026NASA’s 22-year-old Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere Nov. 4 after a failed rescue effort, with most of the spacecraft expected to burn up. A few dense fragments could reach the surface; NASA estimates the risk of harm at about 1 in 2,100, and any debris is most likely to fall into the ocean, though the projected zone includes parts of several continents.

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Pistons' Jalen Duren Out At Least Two Weeks — Oct 25, 2026Jalen Duren out at least two weeks with right hamstring strain weeks after signing a 5-year $200 million extension; re-eval targets possible Nov. 8 vs Lakers.

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Tom Gallagher Hamstring issues often need more than two weeks to heal fully so the team should avoid rushing him back even if he feels better soon.