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Savannah Chrisley shares video of ring called her husband's best investment — 14hSavannah Chrisley showed off her oversized engagement ring from husband Jason Galanis, sharing that he called her his “best investment.” Jewelry experts estimate the custom oval-diamond ring could be worth more than $1.5 million, though its actual value has not been disclosed.

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Maya Lindstrom That ring sounds flashy but calling your wife your best investment still strikes me as an odd way to put it.

Captures by Chloe Named 2026 Best Regional PhotographerBusiness — 5dJohnson City photography business Captures by Chloe, owned by Chloe Sanderson, was named 2026 Best Regional Photographer in the Johnson City Press Best of the Best awards, based on community voting.

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Dana Whitfield It is nice to see a small Johnson City business get recognized like this through the voting.

Houston Press Highlights Best of Houston 2026Lifestyle — 5dHouston Press’ Best of Houston 2026 highlights local food favorites, including Henderson & Kane’s smoked beef garlic sausage, Star Rover’s casual steaks and an EaDo bakery known for inventive pastries and kolaches. The series also recognizes H-E-B’s role in Texas communities and its program supporting emerging local food businesses.

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Century-old law firm tops 152 nominees in Sarasota best-of awardsLifestyle — 6dSarasota Magazine’s 2026 Best of Sarasota readers’ picks include Hair Art salon, Williams Parker law firm, Lexus of Sarasota, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, and Siesta Beach. The winners span local services, hospitality, shopping and public spaces, reflecting the community’s support for businesses and destinations across the city.

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Rachel Meyers Seeing both the Ritz and smaller places like Hair Art win shows real variety in what locals value.

Were the Midterms the Best Thing to Happen to the GOP for 2028?1 source — 3d

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Tom Gallagher Those results could keep the party from overreaching too soon and instead focus on state level wins that build toward the next presidential race.

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.

When markets tip to one winner, speed beats careful growth — 6dHoffman and Yeh argue that in winner-take-most markets the company that scales fastest—not the best-run one—usually locks in lasting advantage.

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Raiders Set for Bay Area Return Against 49ers — 3dThe Raiders are returning to the Bay Area for their first regular-season game there since moving from Oakland to Las Vegas after 2019, facing the 49ers in a rivalry charged with history and meaning for longtime fans and the three remaining Oakland-era Raiders. The 4-4 Raiders need a strong rushing performance to challenge the 6-1 49ers, whose run defense has been among the NFL’s best.

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Knicks’ Title Defense Stumbles After 0-3 StartSports — 5dThe Knicks have stumbled early in their title defense, with sluggish starts, turnovers and uneven execution raising concerns about a championship hangover. Players and coach Mike Brown have pointed to the short turnaround after a long playoff run and summer celebrations, while stressing that the team must rebuild its rhythm step by step as opponents bring their best.

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Multiple Carolinas Cities Rank Among Nation’s BestTravel — Oct 20, 2026Charleston ranked No. 1 among the nation’s best small cities for the fifth straight year and No. 10 among the best college towns, while Greenville placed fourth on the small-cities list. North Carolina communities also featured prominently in U.S. News’ desirability rankings, with Apex at No. 10 nationally and Wilmington at No. 24.

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Titans' Pollard Scores Five Touchdowns in Two Games — 6dTony Pollard rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns and added 20 receiving yards in Tennessee’s 43-36 overtime loss to Cincinnati, extending a surge to five rushing touchdowns over his past two games. After the Titans’ bye, he faces Jacksonville’s league-best run defense, which could challenge his momentum.

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Right-leaning meme calls X the best social media platformPolitics — 4dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Trump Calls California U.S. Attorney One of the Best Ever1 source — Oct 31, 2026

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Derek Foss This kind of praise might help the attorney push back against state policies that conflict with federal law.

Nvidia Caps Chinese Chip Rentals At 49 Percent Via Verbal Rule — 4dChina's back door to America's best artificial intelligence chips just got narrower — but it is not shut.

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WNBA Finals Set Viewership, Attendance RecordsSports — 4dThe Golden State Valkyries’ title-winning Game 7 against the Atlanta Dream drew a record 3.3 million viewers, while the seven-game WNBA Finals averaged about 1.9 million viewers, the league’s best result since 1999. The series also set attendance records, and the Valkyries became the league’s best-selling champion, reflecting a surge in fan interest across the 2026 postseason.

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Australia collapses chasing 288 as South Africa seals series 2-1 — Oct 31, 2026South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs in Cape Town to win the three-Test series 2-1, bowling out the visitors while they chased 288. Kagiso Rabada struck early and reached 350 Test wickets, while Simon Harmer’s career-best six-wicket haul led Australia’s collapse.

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Elena Vasquez Chasing 288 should have been possible but the top order folded far too quickly again.

The AI fluency examQuizie — QuizFifteen questions on how AI actually works — the vocabulary, the limits, the judgment calls. Score high and post the receipt.

Monroe City Earns First State Cross-Country TrophySports — 17hMonroe 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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Nationals agree to four-year, $23 million extension with Jacob Young — 1dThe Washington Nationals agreed to a four-year, $23 million extension with center fielder Jacob Young, including an $8 million club option for a fifth season. The deal secures the 27-year-old defensive standout beyond his arbitration years after his best offensive season in 2026.

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Dana Whitfield The club option in year five gives the Nationals flexibility if Young's bat stays improved.

Acton Projected Winner Over Ramaswamy For Ohio Governor — 4dDemocrat Amy Acton is projected to be the next governor of Ohio, besting Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. Current Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has reached his term limit. Acton, former director… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Allen's Fifth Triple-Double Leads Alabama Past Arkansas State — 1dNo. 20 Alabama beat Arkansas State 101-86, powered by Amari Allen’s 16-point, 13-rebound, 11-assist performance—the fifth triple-double in program history. The Crimson Tide also grabbed a program-best 25 offensive rebounds in the Nate Oats era, helping overcome a slow shooting start.

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Elena Vasquez Those 25 offensive rebounds in one game is a tough stat to overcome for any defense.

Star Trek Actor Walter Koenig Dies at 90 — Oct 26, 2026Walter Koenig, best known as Pavel Chekov on the original Star Trek series and in seven of its films, has died at 90 of natural causes at his North Hollywood home. His decades-long career also included roles in Babylon 5 and other productions, and he remained a presence in the Star Trek community through fan conventions.

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Lynchburg Barrel Tree Nominated for National HonorsLifestyle — 3dLynchburg’s annual Jack Daniel’s Barrel Tree lighting and Christmas parade are set for Dec. 5, as the display competes for USA TODAY’s Best Holiday Tree Display recognition. The longtime local tradition, built from 220 whiskey barrels, is nominated in the national readers’ choice awards.

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Rays Exercise Rasmussen’s $20 Million 2027 Option — Oct 31, 2026Rays exercised Drew Rasmussen's $20M 2027 option Oct. 31, 2026; after Game 5 he said, "This organization, man, it's the best."

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Elena Vasquez Hope he stays healthy because that 2.67 ERA shows what he can do when everything clicks.

Reds Name Joe Torres Pitching Coach — 3dThe Cincinnati Reds hired Joe Torres, the Cleveland Guardians’ assistant pitching coach for the past five seasons, to replace Derek Johnson as their lead pitching coach. Torres previously worked with manager Terry Francona in Cleveland, where the pitching staff consistently ranked among MLB’s best; he joins a Reds staff coming off a difficult season on the mound.

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Nicolas Cage Thriller Trailer Debuts Ahead November Release — Oct 23, 2026The trailer for Ken Sanzel’s crime thriller *Best Pancakes in the County* features Nicolas Cage as a dangerous con man caught in a deadly standoff with rogue federal agents at a small-town diner. Starring Cage, Justin Long and Shelley Hennig, the film is set for a Nov. 20 release in select theaters and on digital platforms.

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