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Missouri Highway Patrol Seeks 2027 Recruit ApplicantsPolitics — Oct 13, 2026The Missouri State Highway Patrol is recruiting for academy classes beginning in May and October 2027, with testing and selection in Jefferson City; applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be 21 by graduation. Academy pay starts at $66,432 annually and rises to $73,824 after graduation, with additional benefits and potential salary growth.

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Rush to Perform 2112 and Moving Pictures at Sphere Residency — 5dRush will bring its reunion tour to Las Vegas’ Sphere for five shows in May 2027, featuring custom visuals and performances of the albums 2112 and Moving Pictures in full alongside other favorites. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will be joined by drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold, with the shows also honoring late drummer Neil Peart.

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Phillies champion Bob Boone dies at 78 — 21hBob Boone, a seven-time Gold Glove catcher who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series and later managed the Royals and Reds, has died at 78. The father of Yankees manager Aaron Boone, he was part of MLB’s first family to reach the majors across three generations.

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Northeastern earns first win with 74-70 overtime victory over HarvardSports — 1dNortheastern rallied from a 17-point deficit and edged Harvard 74-70 in overtime, earning its first win of the season. Mike Loughnane scored 21 points and made the late free throws that forced overtime and sealed the Huskies’ victory, while Louis Bond led all scorers with 22.

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Nvidia Probes Huang Affair and China Intelligence Allegations — 5dThree House Republican committee leaders are seeking a closed-door briefing from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about his ties to Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, whom reports say is under investigation for allegedly passing information to China. They also want details on Nvidia’s safeguards against foreign espionage; Nvidia says Jensen Huang’s meetings involved only general business discussions and that it follows U.S. rules.

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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.

Kyle Busch posthumously voted NASCAR most popular driver — 5hKyle Busch was posthumously voted NASCAR’s 2026 Most Popular Driver, his first win of the fan-voted award. His widow, Samantha, accepted the trophy as drivers including Chase Elliott urged fans to honor Busch, who died at 41 from complications of pneumonia and sepsis.

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Biden Memoir Recalls Trump Letter, Condemns Jan. 6 — 2dJoe Biden says his prostate cancer treatment has slowed him down, limiting public appearances to promote his presidential memoir, “Promise Me, America,” due out Nov. 17. He said his doctors are encouraged by his response to treatment and hopes the book will speak for itself.

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Thomas Markle Held in Federal Custody Pending Trial — 3dA Florida judge ordered Thomas Markle Sr. to undergo a psychiatric evaluation after concerns about his ability to understand proceedings in a federal case accusing him of possessing child sexual abuse material. He was released under home detention and electronic monitoring; Philippine authorities are also reportedly preparing charges after a separate investigation uncovered thousands of alleged illegal images.

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Pope Leo Urges South America to Bridge Divides — 3dPope Leo urged South Americans to bridge political and national divisions and work together on shared challenges during an outdoor Mass in Uruguay attended by tens of thousands, many of whom waited in heavy rain. His 12-day tour will continue to Argentina and Peru, where he spent decades as a missionary.

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Florida attorney general subpoenas Democratic Socialists of America over alleged foreign donations1 source — 8h

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Derek Foss This action risks looking like selective enforcement against one political side without clear proof of wrongdoing.

Pope Leo urges universal health care in Uruguay — 4dPope Leo XIV called for health care to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their means, and urged societies to protect human dignity throughout life, including from birth to its natural end. During his Uruguay visit, he also called on bishops worldwide to promote prayer and fasting for vocations.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Short Interest in IWFG ETF Rises From 2 Shares to 1,980Finance — 6hOctober short interest surged for three securities: NYLIM Winslow Focused Large Cap Growth ETF rose to 1,980 shares, Nanofilm Technologies International to 15,004 and PT Merdeka Copper Gold to 472,001. The reported percentage jumps were amplified by exceptionally small midmonth starting figures; trading volume was negligible or low for the latter two.

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Derek Foss Short interest spiking from two shares feels like noise more than a real signal on this ETF.

Colts Reportedly Reject Trade Offers for Daniel Jones — 3dWith Kyler Murray injured and the Vikings weighing their quarterback options, Minnesota has been linked to a possible Daniel Jones trade, while analysts have urged the team to pursue him. The Colts have received inquiries but reportedly told interested teams they will not trade Jones; separate reports say Indianapolis is also holding out for a major offer for Jonathan Taylor.

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Activists Disrupt Seattle Diwali With Anti-Hindu Signs — 3dFar-right activist Jake Lang and other protesters disrupted a Seattle Diwali celebration with anti-Hindu signs, prompting community members to intervene. Indian American leaders condemned the racist display and urged vigilance; Lang later posted abusive anti-Hindu comments online.

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Dana Whitfield Community members were right to step in and leaders should keep pushing back against this kind of targeted harassment.

Dallas Investigator Charged With Wife’s MurderPolitics — 2dDallas County Public Defender’s Office chief investigator Jimmy Spurger Jr. was charged with first-degree murder after his wife, Maria, was found fatally stabbed in their apartment. Authorities said the circumstances remain under investigation; the county suspended him and revoked his access, and court records show he had recently filed for divorce.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Community Updates Span Budgets, Schools, City PolicyLifestyle — 1dErie’s proposed 2027 budget would raise property taxes by 7% as the city works to address a $15 million deficit through spending cuts, transfers and new revenue. In San Diego, a community coalition urged public scrutiny of a major Sports Arena redevelopment agreement and flagged other city matters, including a proposed outdoor-dining smoking ban and a costly tree-maintenance contract.

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650,000 Attend Pope Leo’s Saints-Focused Córdoba Mass — 13hPope Leo XIV urged Catholics to pursue holiness and share their faith, pointing to Argentina’s saints as examples during an outdoor Mass in Córdoba attended by about 650,000 people. He praised figures including St. José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero for combining evangelization with service to others.

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Nicole Hardy Brochero's mix of preaching and helping the poor sets a practical example worth following.

Pope Leo Meets Five Abuse Survivors in Argentina — 1dPope Leo XIV met with five survivors of clergy abuse in Argentina, listening to their experiences and proposals for healing. He pledged to strengthen protection and support for victims as the Church faces renewed calls for accountability.

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Tom Gallagher It's positive the Pope met survivors face to face and heard their proposals, but lasting reforms are what will matter most.

Cullen Davis, acquitted in Fort Worth mansion killings, dies at 93 — 2dTexas oil heir T. Cullen Davis, who died at 93, was acquitted in the notorious 1976 Fort Worth mansion shootings that killed his estranged wife’s 12-year-old daughter and her boyfriend and wounded two others. He was also acquitted of a later attempted-murder charge; the case drew national attention and became one of Texas’s most famous murder trials.

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Newly elected Democrat alleges threats over Jeffries speaker support — 8hOne week after a historic blue tsunami swept the country during the midterms, some Democrats are allegedly rallying their newly elected congressmen to keep toeing the line — or suffer consequences.

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Teacher’s Aide and Former NYPD Officer Charged in Brooklyn Jogger KillingWorld — 3dSayed Mohassib, 27, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Brooklyn jogger Katie Suarez, who was attacked on the Shore Parkway Greenway in Bath Beach on Oct. 30. Investigators say evidence linked him to the scene; reports say he told detectives he did not remember the killing but recalled waking up covered in blood.

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Thunberg Returns to COP31, Warns Climate Crisis WorsensWorld — 1dGreta Thunberg returned to the U.N. climate summit in Antalya for the first time since 2021, warning that climate change threatens everything people value. She urged leaders to put people and the planet ahead of profit and political power, and called for deeper action as emissions continue to rise.

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Baltimore strengthens winter storm response after last season's costly cleanupWeather — 1dBaltimore officials say they have strengthened winter-weather preparations after last season’s costly, disruptive storms, including reviewing plow routes, equipment, contractor coverage and agency coordination. They urged residents to stock emergency supplies, sign up for BMORE Alert, check on vulnerable neighbors and use cold-weather shelters and warming centers when activated.

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Trump administration weighs Jones Act waiver extension before Sunday deadline — 1dPresident Trump faces a decision on whether to extend the Jones Act waiver, which lets foreign-flagged ships carry certain goods between U.S. ports: energy and free-market groups say extending it could help fuel supplies and curb prices, while domestic maritime interests argue it weakens U.S. shipping and delays shipbuilding investment. The maritime group says the waiver has not measurably lowered fuel prices, though its supporters argue tighter approval rules have limited shipments.

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