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Were the Midterms the Best Thing to Happen to the GOP for 2028?1 source — 2d

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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.

Captures by Chloe Named 2026 Best Regional PhotographerBusiness — 3dJohnson 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.

Right-leaning meme calls X the best social media platformPolitics — 3dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Trump Calls California U.S. Attorney One of the Best Ever1 source — 6d

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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 — 3dChina's back door to America's best artificial intelligence chips just got narrower — but it is not shut.

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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.

WNBA Finals Set Viewership, Attendance RecordsSports — 3dThe 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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Nationals agree to four-year, $23 million extension with Jacob Young — 12hThe 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.

Houston Press Highlights Best of Houston 2026Lifestyle — 4dHouston 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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Acton Projected Winner Over Ramaswamy For Ohio Governor — 2dDemocrat 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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Century-old law firm tops 152 nominees in Sarasota best-of awardsLifestyle — 5dSarasota 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.

Raiders Set for Bay Area Return Against 49ers — 2dThe 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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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Rays Exercise Rasmussen’s $20 Million 2027 Option — 6dRays 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 — 2dThe 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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When markets tip to one winner, speed beats careful growth — 5dHoffman 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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Pennsylvania Confirms Sixth Measles-Associated DeathHealth — 2dNashville health officials reported the city’s second measles case of the year and warned people who visited identified Middle Tennessee locations while the person was infectious to watch for symptoms. In Pennsylvania, an unvaccinated Jefferson County resident’s death brings the state’s measles-associated toll to six, as the outbreak has reached 1,467 confirmed cases across 45 counties; health officials stress vaccination as the best protection.

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The Pattern Gauntlet: an IQ-style challengeQuizie — QuizTwenty puzzles — sequences, logic, analogies, the classics. Scored hard, graded honestly. An entertainment estimate, not a clinical IQ score.

Liberty Eliminate Top-Seeded Lynx in WNBA PlayoffsSports — 3dThe 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship is underway in Denmark, with the United States and Canada among the leading contenders and select games airing on NHL Network. Separately, the 2027 WNBA Draft Lottery is set for Nov. 15, with Houston and Toronto holding the best odds at the top pick.

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The ‘Phantom Blade Zero’ Metacritic Review Score Is In, One Of The Best Of 20261 source — Oct 26, 2026

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Priya Raman Phantom Blade Zero earning one of the year's top Metacritic scores makes me hopeful the full game delivers on its promise.

Olmsted Falls Seeks Third Straight Regional Final in VolleyballSports — 4dCornell has surged to the top of the Ivy League with a league-best 8-1 record in October, while Olmsted Falls and Amherst prepare to meet for a spot in the Division II regional volleyball final. Other reports preview upcoming college matches and recognize standout performances across the Ohio Valley Conference.

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Yelp Names California, Maryland Cinnamon Roll StandoutsLifestyle — 2dYelp’s cinnamon-roll rankings spotlight local favorites across the country, including Blue Moon Cafe in Baltimore as Maryland’s top pick and BJ Cinnamon in Folsom as California’s best. Other celebrated stops include Weathered Oak Farms in Kentucky, known for its family-recipe sourdough rolls, and Fort Collins’ Silver Grill Cafe, famous for its giant cinnamon roll.

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Netflix’s Best New Show Has A 96% Rotten Tomatoes Score Across Four Seasons1 source — Oct 26, 2026

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Priya Raman That show really earned those scores by staying strong through every season.

Knicks’ Title Defense Stumbles After 0-3 StartSports — 4dThe 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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Hospitals Named to Newsweek’s 2027 Best-in-State ListHealth — Oct 29, 2026Newsweek named hospitals including Covenant Health’s Fort Sanders Regional and Roane, Vandalia Health’s Mon Medical Center, Southeast Health and Sarasota Memorial to its 2027 Best-in-State Hospitals list. The rankings assess hospitals using quality, reputation, patient-experience and patient-reported-outcomes measures; Mon Medical Center earned its fourth consecutive recognition, while Sarasota Memorial ranked among Florida’s top 10.

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Netflix’s Best Returning Show Has A 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score1 source — Oct 24, 2026

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Marcus Bell Critics rarely agree this much, so whatever the show is must be doing it right.

‘Clayface’ Surprises As One Of The Best Comic Book Movies In Years1 source — Oct 24, 2026

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Jared Kim The lead performance sells the character completely, making this better than most DC films lately.