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Nov 13, 2026
October short interest reports across markets
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Short interest in four FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETFs fell roughly 93% to 94% in October.
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October short interest surged for NYLIM Winslow Focused Large Cap Growth ETF to 1,980 shares.
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Pedestrian crossing outside crosswalk killed by semi-truck in Osceola County
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A 39-year-old man was killed late Friday night when a northbound semi-truck struck him as he crossed Orange Blossom Trail outside a marked crosswalk near Tallahassee Boulevard in Osceola County. The truck driver was uninjured and remained at the scene as the Florida Highway Patrol investigates.
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Supreme Court to Weigh Trump Asylum Ban
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The Supreme Court will review President Donald Trump’s broad restrictions on asylum at the southern border, which bar many migrants who cross illegally from applying and enable expedited deportations. The case challenges a lower court ruling that Trump exceeded his authority; his administration says the restrictions have helped reduce border crossings.
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Dana Whitfield
This puzzle's clues felt balanced overall, though the across section was quicker than the downs.
Cargo Ship Strike Closes Tacony-Palmyra Bridge
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A cargo ship struck the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge between Philadelphia and New Jersey, leaving it closed to road and pedestrian traffic while officials assess the damage. No injuries have been reported, and travelers are being urged to use alternate routes as delays mount at other river crossings; reopening timing is unknown.
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Tom Gallagher
Glad nobody got hurt but the unknown reopening time leaves commuters in a real bind.
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Minneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green Power
Simon August · 5 min · 2h
Cross-Country Standouts Vie for Weekly Honors
Sports
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Boone sophomore runners Whitney and Briella both placed in the top 30 at the Iowa state cross-country meet, with Whitney improving on her finish and time from last year. Separately, Pennsylvania and North Carolina cross-country polls highlighted state-meet performers, including standout championship-winning girls and boys.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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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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Hamilton Visits Rafah Crossing, Gaza Aid Warehouses
Lewis Hamilton
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Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt’s El Arish and the Rafah crossing to learn how the Egyptian Red Crescent receives, prepares and coordinates humanitarian aid bound for Gaza. The visit reflects the Formula One champion’s ongoing engagement with relief efforts for Palestinians affected by the conflict.
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Tom Gallagher
I respect that he's using his position to focus on practical relief instead of just statements.
Pedestrian bridge opens in Medina; crossings proposed elsewhere
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Medina has completed a grant-funded pedestrian bridge and sidewalk project, while Naperville is weighing two designs for a Riverwalk extension that would preserve trail connectivity at different costs. Elsewhere, Little Rock is set to consider funding a study of safe crossing options, and Herefordshire Council says it is developing broader highway improvements to address pedestrian safety near John Kyrle High School.
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Cedar Crossing Casino Moves Opening to Nov. 23
Business
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Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids has postponed its public opening from Nov. 19 to Nov. 23 at noon, when 24-hour gaming will begin. Preview days will precede the opening, and the casino’s Compass Center will debut its interactive space exhibit, “Astronaut,” on Nov. 25.
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La Crosse County Clears Midterm Canvass With No Discrepancies Found
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Worthington school officials certified Adam Blume, Eugenio Lopez and Gretchen A. O’Donnell as winners of three board seats. La Crosse County reported no discrepancies in its midterm canvass, and Kanawha County completed its general-election canvass; Guthrie County supervisors were scheduled to review and canvass results.
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Minneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green Power
Minneapolis City Council members voted Thursday to keep new data centers inside existing downtown buildings, and larger ones would have to buy renewable power.
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Cyprus rival leaders agree to first new crossings in decade
Nicos Christodoulides
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Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed to open two new crossings and advance other confidence-building measures, including cooperation on emergency response and sharing archival materials. The steps are intended to rebuild trust and help restart formal negotiations, with the leaders expected to meet with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres in the coming weeks.
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Chris Dalton
This is a small step worth welcoming, but real progress needs movement on property rights and security guarantees too.
Jim Gaffigan Adds 2027 Tour Dates
Jim Gaffigan
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Jim Gaffigan is taking his “Still Fighting It” tour to venues across the country in 2027, with announced Midwest stops in Cedar Rapids, La Crosse and Peoria, as well as Reading, Pennsylvania. Tickets for the shows will be offered through venue or artist presales before general sales.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Villanova beats Holy Cross 95-66 in home opener
Devin Royal
— Nov 4, 2026
Villanova rebounded from a season-opening loss to Notre Dame by overwhelming Holy Cross 95-66 in its home opener, with Luigi Suigo posting 16 points and 15 rebounds and Devin Royal leading five Wildcats in double figures. The Wildcats’ defense held Holy Cross to 33.9% shooting.
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Monroe City Earns First State Cross-Country Trophy
Sports
— Nov 7, 2026
Monroe City earned the first state trophy in its girls cross-country program’s history, placing fourth in Missouri’s Class 2 championship after winning a tiebreaker for the spot. In Illinois, Edwardsville took fourth in Class 3A—its best finish ever—as MacKenna Kerpan placed eighth and Morgan Popelar 17th.
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Rex Ryan Charged Over Alleged Nashville Hit-and-Run
Buddy Ryan
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Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police on six misdemeanor warrants after allegedly striking two pedestrians with his pickup truck as they crossed Broadway, then driving away. He faces two counts each of leaving the scene, failing to provide information or aid, and disobeying a traffic signal; his bond was set at $6,000.
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Priya Raman
Rex Ryan should have stopped immediately to check on those pedestrians instead of fleeing the scene.
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Congress Probes Disturbing String Of Suicides At NSA, Cyber Command
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 5h
Students Gain Journalism Experience Across US
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Programs and newsroom experiences are giving students hands-on journalism training, from learning how reporters verify sources to contributing coverage and mentoring younger writers. Student reporting can also reach beyond the classroom: a Utah State student’s commentary on a dangerous school crossing brought renewed attention to community safety concerns.
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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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Blanche Warns Democrats Are Threatening Trump Allies Beyond Normal Oversight
Daily Caller News Foundation
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Attorney General Todd Blanche warned during a Sunday interview that Democrats have crossed the line from conducting congressional oversight to making "outright threats" against Republicans, donors, and students.
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Montana Avalanche Workshop Draws 300, Wyoming Event Planned
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Snow and avalanche workshops in Wyoming and Montana are preparing backcountry users for winter with expert-led safety education and resources. A free seminar in Grand Junction will also help downhill and cross-country skiers prepare by covering common injuries and ways to stay healthy.
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Writers, Historians Explore History’s Lasting Influence
Lifestyle
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Writers and educators are using interconnected fiction, oral histories, counterfactuals and biblical interpretation to explore how stories shape understanding of the past and its influence on the present. A La Crosse oral-history project is also expanding into virtual reality and classroom learning, bringing local experiences into broader historical study.
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Iowa Governor-Elect Sand Names Chief, Expands Cross-Party Team
Rob Sand
— Nov 7, 2026
Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand has appointed Abe Rakov as chief of staff and added independent and Republican leaders to his transition team, saying he wants differing perspectives and cross-party cooperation. Sand, who defeated Republican Zach Lahn to become Iowa’s first Democratic governor since 2006, will take office in January facing a Republican-controlled Legislature.
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Pope Leo XIV returns to Peru where he served as archbishop
Pope Leo XIV has returned to Peru, where decades as a missionary and bishop—including eight years leading the church in Chiclayo—left a lasting impression. Peruvians recall his hands-on support during the pandemic and floods as he visits ci
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Drone Delivers Food to Flood-Stranded Florida Chimp
Environment
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Floodwaters stranded a 38-year-old chimpanzee at Florida’s Save the Chimps sanctuary, prompting staff to use a drone to deliver food and blankets. The chimp later crossed a rope to reach an area accessible to staff, while the sanctuary’s other chimpanzees remained safe.
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10K Record-Holder Ngetich Plans Valencia Marathon Debut
Agnes Jebet Ngetich
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Kenyan distance star Agnes Ngetich will make her marathon debut at the Dec. 6 Valencia Marathon, where she’ll face Fotyen Tesfay, whose 2:10:51 in Barcelona was the fastest women’s marathon debut on record. Ngetich, a world-record holder at 10K and winner of world cross-country and half-marathon titles, is stepping up after a dominant season and prior success on Valencia’s fast course.
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Jordan's 27 lift Georgia Tech over Eastern Kentucky
Scott Cross
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Tylis Jordan scored 27 points as Georgia Tech beat Eastern Kentucky 85-71, improving to 3-0 under first-year coach Scott Cross. The Yellow Jackets overcame a halftime deficit and pulled away late, while Damone King and Justin McCarter each scored 20 for the Colonels.
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WWII Veterans’ Centenarian Stories Span US, UK
World
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Profiles of centenarian U.S. World War II veterans highlight their varied service—from surviving a deadly attack on the USS Franklin to serving as an aviation radio operator—and the active lives some continue to lead. One Springfield veteran, who turns 100, also built a long career as a teacher and celebrated track and cross-country coach.
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South Carolina Tree Arrives, Capitol Tree Resumes Journey
Lifestyle
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South Carolina’s official Christmas tree arrived at the State House ahead of its November lighting ceremony. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, meanwhile, made a stop in Idaho Falls on its cross-country trip after a crash in Billings temporarily delayed its journey.
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The IEA Finds A Fragile, Waterborne Crude Surplus
David Blackmon · 5 min · 5h
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