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Kings get Keegan Murray back for matchup against Heat — 3dKeegan Murray is available for Sacramento’s game against Miami after missing time with left ankle capsulitis, though he could come off the bench as he returns. His availability offers a boost to the struggling Kings, while the Heat enter the matchup without reported injuries.

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Army Looks For Quieter Power As Noisy Generators Risk Giving Troops Away To Drones — 2dAmerican soldiers need generators to run their radios and sensors, but the noise and heat can help enemy drones find them.

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Heat Edge Clippers in Overtime Road Win — Nov 3, 2026The Miami Heat rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 117-116 in overtime, with Klay Thompson hitting the game-winning 3-pointer with one second left. The win came after Miami’s defense had struggled early in the season, including in a loss to the Lakers.

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Heat installs new head on Dwyane Wade statue after criticism — Oct 30, 2026The Heat installed a new head on Dwyane Wade's Kaseya Center statue; photos released Oct. 30, 2026, after the 2024 original drew widespread likeness criticism.

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Derek Foss Wade and the sculptors backing the change makes sense. The first version just didn't capture him right.

US inflation heats up in September; consumer spending rises1 source — Oct 29, 2026

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Rachel Meyers The Fed should stay firm on rates rather than easing too soon and letting prices get out of hand again.

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.

Sports Prediction Markets Report Win-Rate SwingsSports — 4dNBA betting coverage highlights a sharp rise in the market probability for Domantas Sabonis to exceed 7.5 rebounds, while an AI preview weighs recent form and trends ahead of Heat-Kings. Separately, Orlando’s 2027 championship odds are just 0.6%, reflecting its 2-6 start and injury concerns.

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Maricopa County Reports 462 Heat Deaths in 2026Weather — Oct 26, 2026Maricopa County is on track for a record number of heat-related deaths, with extreme temperatures and risks facing people experiencing homelessness among the factors; officials have expanded relief efforts, but researchers say protections remain inadequate. Phoenix’s reflective pavement pilot cooled road surfaces but increased radiant heat exposure for pedestrians, underscoring the trade-offs in efforts to combat urban heat.

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Wordle 1968 Solution Is FIRSTLifestyle — 5dRecent Wordle answers were PARCH for Nov. 5, DRECK for Nov. 6, PRATE for Nov. 7 and FIRST for Nov. 8, 2026. The puzzles ranged from a heat-related verb and an informal word for trash to an old-fashioned verb for foolish chatter and a familiar adjective meaning earliest or number one.

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Team Jackets Span Heated, Recycled, Vintage StylesSports — Oct 27, 2026NFL team jackets range from lightweight, recycled-material and vintage-inspired styles to battery-heated designs built to provide warmth and weather protection for fans.

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Olympia Water Heaters Connects Residents with Licensed Plumbers for RepairsBusiness — Nov 3, 2026Olympia Water Heaters has launched to connect residential and commercial customers in Olympia and Thurston County with licensed plumbers for water-heater repairs, replacements and installations, including tankless and heat-pump options.

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Southwest Warmup Expected Amid Oxnard Beach HazardsWeather — 5dOxnard is forecast to heat up into the upper 80s under sunny, dry skies, while high surf and coastal flooding pose hazards along Ventura County beaches through Tuesday; earlier forecasts also warned of gusty offshore winds and elevated fire risk. Tucson and Pasadena will see sunny, mostly dry stretches with comfortable warming, without the same coastal hazards.

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

Adebayo Sets Heat Rebound Record in First Win — Oct 29, 2026Miami ended its 0-4 start with a 129-117 win over Atlanta, as Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 18 rebounds. Bam Adebayo also made franchise history, passing longtime teammate and mentor Udonis Haslem to become the Heat’s all-time leading rebounder with 5,794.

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Rachel Meyers Adebayo earning the record in a win over Atlanta should give the whole team some momentum now.

Giannis triple-double powers Heat’s 145-125 NBA Cup win — Oct 30, 2026Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 31 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists, while Klay Thompson scored 25 as the Miami Heat beat a short-handed Indiana Pacers team 145-125 in their NBA Cup opener. Miami earned its second straight win after an 0-4 start, while Indiana played without injured Tyrese Haliburton and other key players.

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Sam Okafor Indiana was too thin without Haliburton and the others, you could tell it was an uphill battle the whole game.

Mavericks Beat Heat 113-109 as Flagg Returns — Oct 26, 2026Cooper Flagg’s over 21.5 points is a conditional pick for Dallas against Miami, recommended only if he is cleared to play without a minutes restriction; otherwise, the advice is to pass. The Mavericks and Heat are scheduled to meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Colorado Glaciers Thin Dramatically Amid Record HeatEnvironment — Oct 27, 2026Record-low snowpack and extreme heat drove sharp glacier losses in Colorado in 2026: several prominent glaciers thinned by up to 12 feet, and St. Mary’s snowfield melted away. Researchers say the accelerated retreat reflects a global pattern linked to climate change, threatening water supplies and increasing mountain hazards.

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Rachel Meyers The melted St. Mary's snowfield and rising rockfall risks will make summer hiking in those mountains far more dangerous.

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.

Geothermal Growth Prospects Face Generation ChallengesEnvironment — 5dAdvances adapted from shale drilling could make enhanced geothermal power viable across much more of the United States, while Colorado sees promising sites for geothermal electricity and a school district in Illinois is assessing geothermal systems as it replaces aging heating and cooling equipment. Other efforts include exploring ways to repurpose oil and gas wells for geothermal use, though conventional geothermal plants can face declining output as underground pressure falls and mineral scaling builds up.

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Yearlong Heat Storm Covered Nearly 85% of Earth — Oct 20, 2026Reuters defines “heat storms” as heat waves covering at least 1% of the globe at their peak, and its analysis finds they have grown dramatically more frequent—from about five active events a year in the 1960s to roughly 102 a year this decade. The largest recorded event lasted 367 days across 2023 and 2024 and affected nearly 85% of the planet, as prolonged extreme heat caused widespread harm; researchers say these changes have occurred alongside rising greenhouse gas emissions.

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Derek Foss This yearlong heat covering most of the planet shows emissions are driving changes faster than expected.

DHS Gets Pentagon OK To Test ‘Heat Rays’ For Use At Southern Border — Oct 21, 2026The Department of War has officially authorized the Department of Homeland Security to test a military-grade heat ray for use in future operations at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Crews Respond to Separate House Fires in Three StatesWeather — Oct 26, 2026Fire crews responded to residential fires in Warsaw, Jackson and Sturgis; the Sturgis fire was confined to an attic with no injuries, while the causes of the Warsaw and Sturgis fires were undetermined or under investigation and details about injuries in Jackson were not yet available. Red Cross guidance recommends keeping combustibles at least three feet from heat sources, maintaining heating equipment and electrical cords, and charging lithium-ion devices safely.

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Unbeaten Pistons Beat Heat as Duren, Thompson Exit Injured — Oct 23, 2026The Detroit Pistons overwhelmed the Miami Heat, taking a 103-80 lead into the fourth quarter as Miami fans booed their team. Detroit’s win came with concern over potential injuries to starters Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson, who left the game early.

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Heat End 0-4 Start With Win Over Hawks — Oct 25, 2026The Miami Heat fell to the Charlotte Hornets 115-110, dropping to 0-3 as Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out after 25 minutes. Coach Erik Spoelstra said Antetokounmpo absorbs excessive contact without getting calls, comparing the officiating challenge to Shaquille O’Neal, while acknowledging that officiating was not the sole reason for the loss.

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Will Trump’s Emergency Heating Oil Release Lower Winter Bills? — Oct 22, 2026The Trump administration announced Wednesday it would release up to 315,000 barrels of emergency heating oil as Northeast households face soaring winter energy costs, but industry experts warned the move may do little to lower prices.

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Pistons, Heat set for matchup after contrasting openers — Oct 23, 2026Detroit visits Miami after rallying from a 22-point deficit to beat Boston, while the Heat seek a response to a 25-point loss to Minnesota despite Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 35 in his debut. Miami’s defensive struggles and need to build chemistry will be tested against a Pistons team that opened the season with a statement comeback.

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Europe's killer heat this summer claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths2 sources — Oct 22, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom Cutting emissions matters but cities should also plant more trees and improve building insulation to handle these extremes.