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AI Data Centers Seek Used Turbines, Jet Engines
Tech
— Nov 7, 2026
With new turbines and grid connections delayed by surging AI data-center demand, developers are buying used gas turbines and converting retired aircraft engines to secure power sooner. The repurposed engines offer a faster alternative but can be less efficient and more polluting than conventional power-plant turbines.
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Greenville Holiday Show Opens With 180 Vendors
Good News
— Nov 5, 2026
Greenville’s 25th annual Down East Holiday Show brings more than 180 small businesses to the convention center for holiday shopping, with proceeds supporting Pitt Community College student scholarships and programs. Separately, Columbia, Mississippi, businesses are holding a holiday open house with extended hours and special deals.
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Owens and Banks Receive Prison Terms in Jackson Bribery Case
Chokwe Antar Lumumba
— Nov 5, 2026
Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens was sentenced to 41 months in prison and fined $100,000, while former Jackson councilman Aaron Banks received a 45-month sentence for their roles in a bribery conspiracy tied to a proposed downtown convention-center hotel. Prosecutors said the scheme involved bribes and other benefits to secure officials’ support for the project.
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Missouri and New Hampshire Voters Head to Polls on Election Day
Politics
— Nov 2, 2026
Voters are heading to the polls in Missouri and New Hampshire for the 2026 general election, with races including New Hampshire’s governor, Senate and House contests and control of Congress at stake nationally. Missouri coverage also highlights local developments, including Jefferson City’s proposed convention center project.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 10h
San Antonio Dinner Seeks Volunteers for 34,000 Meals
Lifestyle
— Oct 27, 2026
San Antonio’s 47th Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner is seeking volunteers to help serve tens of thousands of people, with meals at the Convention Center and about 4,600 deliveries planned for homebound residents. The free Thanksgiving event will take place Nov. 26 and continues a tradition begun in 1979.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
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Rochester Faith Expo to Connect Residents With Over 60 Groups
Lifestyle
— Oct 26, 2026
Across several communities, local organizations are strengthening connections and expanding opportunity—from East Montgomery County’s development and new convention center to Lionheart’s education and employment support for neurodiverse people. A Rochester expo will connect residents with nonprofits and other resources, while Bay News 9’s Everyday Heroes series spotlights people making a difference.
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HYROX Draws Thousands for Tampa Debut
Sports
— Oct 22, 2026
Tampa is hosting its first HYROX competition at the Convention Center, a four-day event combining running with functional-fitness stations and offering individual, doubles and relay divisions. Organizers expect nearly 19,000 athletes and more than 18,000 spectators, bringing tens of thousands of people downtown.
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Libraries plan fall programs across four cities
Lifestyle
— Oct 19, 2026
Libraries in Fishers, Birmingham, Marshfield and Bellevue are offering public events in fall 2026, including a fandom convention, a week of community programs, an author showcase and a book-centered author talk. The events feature opportunities to meet authors, take part in workshops and activities, and explore local library offerings.
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Red Hat Hosts Final Concert Before Raleigh Redevelopment
Steve Lacy
— Oct 21, 2026
Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater is closing its current site after 16 years to make way for the convention center expansion, with Steve Lacy’s performance becoming the final concert after Victoria Monét canceled her scheduled show. The venue is moving one block away, where a larger amphitheater expected to open in 2027 will accommodate more than 6,000 concertgoers.
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White House Officials Clash as Nvidia Affair Raises National Security Questions
A reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a company allegedly connected to a suspected Chinese spy. According to Fox News , the confrontation followed reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed I
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Mummified Body Discovered in Wall of California Convention Center
Reporting
— Mar 14, 2022
The Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center near downtown Oakland in California has been a fixture in the community for over 100 years. Built in 1914, the building “is an Oakland-designated historic landmark and has been…
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Roanoke Breaks Ground on $103.7M Hotel, Convention Center
Business
— Oct 7, 2026
Roanoke has broken ground on The Cade, a 205-room Hilton Curio Collection hotel and publicly owned convention center planned for downtown. The roughly $100 million public-private project is supported by a voter-approved $62 million bond and state tax incentives, with construction expected to take about 23 months.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Mike Pence To Make Case for Trump Re-Election in Republican Convention Star Turn
Reporting
— Aug 26, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence takes center stage at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday to make the case that his boss, President Donald Trump, will bring the U.S. economy back to its pre-pandemic heights if…
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Republicans Center Anti-Socialism Message at Unprecedented Dallas Midterm Convention
Donald John Trump
— Sep 9, 2026
At a Dallas midterm convention dubbed ‘Trump-a-Palooza,’ President Trump headlines a high-profile push to frame Democrats as socialists, backed by a large speaker slate, fundraising events, and aggressive media outreach to energize GOP voters. While the event aims to capitalize on Trump’s agenda and boost fundraising, some Republicans warn it could backfire or pose political risks amid bleak poll trends.
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Vice President Vance to headline Turning Point USA AmericaFest in Phoenix
J.D. Vance
— Oct 8, 2026
Vice President JD Vance is set to headline Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2026, scheduled for Dec. 17-20 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Other announced speakers include Erika Kirk and Donald Trump Jr., with thousands expected to attend the annual conservative gathering.
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Out: Republican Dumbness. In: Democrat Dumbness. Always: Uniparty Dumbness
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Retail Venues Offer Outlets, Exhibits, Events, Experiences
Auto
— Oct 8, 2026
These destinations offer more than conventional shopping: an open-air Arizona outlet center brings together major sneaker brands, while Jaguar’s London flagship combines a showroom with a café and immersive design displays. Elsewhere, an Omaha shop specializes in restored mid-century furniture, a Prague mall is hosting a free exhibition spanning BMW’s history and new electric i3, and Indio’s I-10 Auto Mall plans a family-friendly Trunk or Treat event.
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What hobby should you actually pick up?
Quizie
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Not another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.
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