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EU Alleges TikTok Harmful Algorithm, Risks 6% Fine
Tech
— 1d
The European Commission issued preliminary findings accusing TikTok of failing to curb its recommendation algorithm’s “rabbit hole” effect, which repeatedly serves users similar content and may harm mental health, particularly among minors. It called for changes such as prioritizing users’ stated preferences and making feed controls more accessible; ByteDance could face a fine of up to 6% of global annual turnover if the concerns are not addressed.
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Tom Gallagher
A six percent fine feels like overkill when the real issue is parents not monitoring what their kids scroll through all day.
Taco Bell Customers Report Smaller Nachos, Same Price
Lifestyle
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Taco Bell customers say Nachos BellGrande now come in smaller paper containers while prices remain unchanged, and some also report declining quality in the Cheesy Gordita Crunch. Costco shoppers similarly suspect the food court’s hot dog buns have gotten smaller, though customers disagree about whether a change occurred.
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Art Walks Planned Across Four U.S. Cities
Lifestyle
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Communities in Ellensburg, Springfield and Sequim will host First Friday art walks featuring local exhibitions and other events, with Ellensburg highlighting collage artist Mark Mahagin and late muralist Don Brontsema. Downtown Muncie will hold a similar First Thursday gallery walk with exhibitions, live music, student projects and a makers market.
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Caregivers Navigate Planning, Upcoming Medicaid Rules
Health
— 6d
Bruce County advises seniors to build a support network and write down emergency instructions, including contacts, medications and assistive-device needs. A caregiver emergency plan similarly helps someone step in quickly by documenting a loved one’s health information, routines, key contacts and essential paperwork.
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Bureaucrats Are Trying To ‘Subvert’ The Trump Administration, Former Adviser Alleges
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 7h
US States Repurpose Debris Into Offshore Reefs
Environment
— Oct 27, 2026
Across U.S. coastal waters, agencies and conservation groups are repurposing concrete debris, railroad ties and retired vessels to build artificial reefs, adding hard surfaces and shelter in otherwise sparse seabed habitats. Monitoring of one Florida reef found heavy marine growth and 17 fish species within a year, while newer projects aim to create similar habitat for marine life.
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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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Court Vacates Dealer Murder Charge in Toddler Overdose
World
— 4d
California’s 6th District Court of Appeal unanimously ordered prosecutors to drop the murder charge against fentanyl dealer Phillip Ortega in the 2023 death of toddler Winter Rayo, ruling that his role supplying the parents was too remote from the parents’ actions to support implied-malice murder. Ortega still faces child-endangerment and drug charges; the published ruling could affect a similar case involving another infant’s fentanyl death.
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Gen Z Protests Spread Across Europe, India
Politics
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Gen Z activism is reshaping politics, with young people protesting economic hardship and gaps in public services across Europe and India, while India’s large youth population could also wield significant influence in the 2029 election. Pakistan stands out for lacking a unified youth movement, despite widespread demonstrations and similar grievances.
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Portland Salon Faces Second $2.5M Herpes Lawsuit
Health
— Oct 30, 2026
A Portland customer is seeking $2.5 million from PDX Nails, alleging she contracted herpes after a manicure in August 2025 when a technician allegedly worked without gloves. The suit also names Oregon regulators, following the salon’s 2025 settlement of a similar claim by another customer; the allegations have not been established in court.
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Historic Districts Showcase Shops, Landmarks Across Cities
Lifestyle
— Oct 17, 2026
Historic streets and districts—from Mysuru’s heritage landmarks to Lincoln’s Bailgate and Omaha’s Old Market—draw visitors with preserved architecture, independent shops and a walk-at-your-own-pace atmosphere. A quiet New York village offers a similar Main Street mix of long-running local businesses and distinctive eateries.
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White House Staffers Undermined Pesticide Reform Over ‘National Security,’ Former MAHA Adviser Alleges
During an appearance on the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast released Friday, a former adviser to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed White House staffers countered his efforts to investigate a major pesticide.
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Kiffin Tells LSU Fans to Get to Bed Early for Alabama Game
Lane Kiffin
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LSU coach Lane Kiffin urged Tiger Stadium fans to shift their game-day routines earlier and create a deafening atmosphere for Saturday’s 2:30 p.m. matchup with Alabama, joking that Baton Rouge should shut down early Friday so fans can get to bed. He pointed to Tennessee’s record-setting crowd noise in its recent win over Alabama and hopes LSU’s fans can deliver a similar home-field advantage in a game with major College Football Playoff implications.
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WTA Allows Quevedo Tribute to Spain Crash Victims
Kaitlin Quevedo
— Oct 31, 2026
The WTA faced backlash after initially barring Spanish player Kaitlin Quevedo from wearing a black mourning band at the Guangzhou Open to honor the 69 people killed in Spain’s Toledo rail disaster, citing its symbols policy. After an internal review, the tour allowed her to wear it in her semifinal and expressed condolences, while critics pointed to the ATP’s approval of a similar tribute by Rafael Jódar.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Six Flags to Add Seat Belts on Goliath After Fatal Fall
Business
— Oct 23, 2026
Six Flags will add seat belts to Goliath and similar coasters after Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, was killed in an Oct. 12 fall from the 200-foot ride in Georgia.
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Youth, newcomer markets showcase businesses
Business
— Oct 24, 2026
Markets in Cochrane, Oklahoma City and Killeen are giving newcomer and young entrepreneurs opportunities to showcase and sell their products while practicing marketing, customer interaction and other business skills. A Southern Maryland vendor fair planned for December will offer children and teens a similar hands-on experience.
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Book claims leaders who multiply intelligence get twice the output
Books
— Oct 19, 2026
At Oracle, two equally sharp executives ran similar teams—one grew smarter over time while the other stagnated waiting for orders.
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White House Staffers Undermined Pesticide Reform Over ‘National Security,’ Former MAHA Adviser Alleges
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 9h
Fujimori tours El Salvador mega-prison as Peru weighs Bukele security model
Nayib Bukele
— Oct 28, 2026
Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori toured El Salvador’s CECOT mega-prison and met with President Nayib Bukele to explore security cooperation as Peru grapples with rising extortion and homicide. Fujimori has praised Bukele’s approach and is considering a similar prison and tougher measures against criminal gangs, though the visit’s stated aim is to exchange expertise and no agreement to adopt the model has been announced.
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The AI fluency exam
Quizie
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Fifteen questions on how AI actually works — the vocabulary, the limits, the judgment calls. Score high and post the receipt.
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Six-Day Ceasefire Begins Around Oleshky
Melania Trump
— Oct 23, 2026
Russia announced a temporary local ceasefire around occupied Oleshky, Kherson region, to enable humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said similar humanitarian arrangements could be considered elsewhere with U.S. involvement, but Moscow has not signaled readiness for a broader truce.
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Harte's Home to close Auburn store after building sold
Business
— Oct 22, 2026
Harte’s Home Furniture & Mattress in Auburn, Massachusetts, is closing after about three years, following the sale of its building. Founded by former Rotmans employees to fill a gap left by that store’s closure, Harte’s says a furniture company with similar community-focused goals will take over the location and existing customer orders will be fulfilled.
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CVS Agrees to $315 Million Federal Opioid Settlement
Drug Enforcement Administration
— Oct 13, 2026
CVS will pay $315M to settle federal opioid-dispensing claims with no admission of liability, after Omnicare's $949M judgment and similar Walgreens and Walmart deals.
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Tom Gallagher
Adding oversight on controlled substances is a step forward but it comes too late after years of overprescribing.
Suspicious Mail Targets Lawmakers Nationwide
Deb Fischer
— Oct 19, 2026
Police, bomb squad and hazmat teams responded to Sen. Dave McCormick’s Pittsburgh office after a suspicious letter arrived. Officials found no hazardous material and said there was no threat to the public or employees; the response came amid reports of similar mailings to political and election offices nationwide.
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Bureaucrats Are Trying To ‘Subvert’ The Trump Administration, Former Adviser Alleges
During an appearance on the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast released Friday, a former adviser to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. alleged bureaucrats are trying to sabotage President Donald Trump's administration.
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Oregon Sex Offender Charged in Minnesota School Enrollment Attempt
World
— Oct 24, 2026
Oregon registered sex offender Makayla Craig faces felony forgery charges after allegedly posing as a homeless 17-year-old and trying to enroll at a Minnesota high school; police say Craig was not enrolled and never attended classes. The case follows a prior Oregon conviction for a similar attempt, and a judge set bail at $200,000 without conditions or $100,000 with conditions.
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Sacramento Discard Says No American Discard Ties
Business
— Oct 14, 2026
Sacramento-based Discard Junk Removal says it has no affiliation with the similarly named American Discard Junk Removal, listed in Folsom, and has published guidance to help customers distinguish between the businesses.
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Juveniles Arrested in Tucson Gun Store Burglary
World
— Oct 20, 2026
Authorities arrested several juveniles, ages 14 to 17, in connection with a vehicle-ramming burglary at SNG Tactical in Pima County, where firearms were stolen; several guns have been recovered. Parents helped identify suspects, and investigators have not confirmed whether the arrests are connected to a similar burglary at another Tucson-area gun store.
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Jason Sudeikis says better communication might have helped relationship with Olivia Wilde
Jason Sudeikis
— Oct 18, 2026
Jason Sudeikis says poor communication contributed to his 2020 breakup with Olivia Wilde, and that he wishes he had expressed his feelings more clearly rather than expecting her to read his mind. He also praised Wilde and said the experience helped him better understand others going through similar hardships.
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Derek Foss
Admitting he expected mind reading shows real growth on his part. Sounds like the split taught him something useful for the future.
Trump Repeats Remarks on Husted’s Physique
Donald John Trump
— Oct 17, 2026
President Donald Trump drew attention at a Kentucky rally by recounting how he scrutinized Sen. Jon Husted’s physique, joking about inspecting his backside and praising his shoulders and jawline. Trump had made similar remarks at an earlier Ohio rally, presenting the story as praise for Husted’s athletic build and appeal to voters.
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Americans Will Support Socialism If Republicans Fail To Reform The System, Former White House Adviser Warns
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 11h
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