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Regional chambers draw 1,300 to annual events honoring business leadersBusiness — 1dThe Kalispell Chamber’s annual Grand Event honored eight local leaders and organizations, with its highest award going posthumously to philanthropist and business leader Paul Wachholz and Businessperson of the Year recognition going to Will Schmautz. The chamber also highlighted collaboration on workforce development, child care and downtown vitality, with infrastructure and downtown revitalization among its priorities for 2027.

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Study: AI Referrals Grow 45%, Trail GoogleTech — 9hSEOcrawl AI’s analysis found that referrals from AI assistants grew about 45% year over year but still amount to only a tiny share of website visits. Meanwhile, Google organic clicks fell 15%; some AI referrals may be misclassified or go untracked, but the emerging channel has not made up for the search decline.

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Tom Gallagher Google's traffic drop is hitting sites hard, and AI referrals are still too small to matter much.

Seahawks' Nelson out, set for knee surgery — 16hSeahawks guard Quenton Nelson will undergo a minor knee procedure and miss Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. Seattle says he is week to week and will not go on injured reserve; Grey Zabel and Anthony Bradford are expected to return to their previous guard positions.

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Jared Kim Nelson missing even one game hurts the line, but week to week is way better than IR.

Officer-involved shootings kill two across three statesWorld — Oct 25, 2026Authorities are investigating officer-involved shootings in South Carolina, Tennessee and Michigan. In Charleston County and Knox County, the people shot by officers died; two women injured in the Charleston incident were hospitalized, while the Knox County deputy was placed on paid administrative leave as the state investigates. In Jackson, Michigan, a woman involved in a shooting was treated at a hospital, and the case will go to the county prosecutor for review.

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“I've read the last page of the Bible. It's all going to turn out all right.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018Community — 3dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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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.

“I've read the last page of the Bible. It's all going to turn out all right.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018Community — 3dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Vance Blames Iran War for GOP Midterm Losses — 3dExit polls show that roughly six in 10 voters believe the United States made the wrong decision to go to war with Iran, and many say the conflict influenced their midterm votes. Still, cost-of-living concerns and government corruption ranked as stronger motivations, while high gas prices and broader economic dissatisfaction also weighed heavily on voters.

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WSJ: Trump told aides Miller went too far after Melania complained about deportations — 2dPresident Donald Trump realized his administration’s approach to immigration was going in the wrong direction when the first lady complained about how it was affecting her friends.… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Arizona edges TCU 29-28 on late field goalSports — 12hArizona rallied to beat TCU 29-28 after recovering a botched kickoff in the final minutes, setting up Michael Salgado-Medina’s go-ahead field goal; Tyrese Boss then sealed the win with an interception. The narrow victory keeps the Wildcats’ postseason hopes alive and leads into a pivotal matchup with Utah.

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Marcus Bell Arizona's defense came through big with that late interception after the field goal. Keeps their season alive heading into Utah.

Lewis traces how Bankman-Fried treated trust as an expected-value bet — 3dMichael Lewis's Going Infinite is for anyone who saw the FTX headlines and still wants the mind and culture that produced the collapse.

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Illinois beats Nebraska 24-13, clinches bowl eligibility — 9hIllinois beat Nebraska 24-13 to earn bowl eligibility with its fourth straight win, while Collin Dixon set a program single-season record with 12 touchdown receptions. A fake-field-goal run by punter Lars Rau helped set up the go-ahead score; Nebraska lost its fourth consecutive game.

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Marcus Bell Illinois earned that bowl berth with smart football and Dixon's record shows how far this offense has come.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

White House shares athletes' pledge to play for United StatesPolitics — 2dThe clip shows athletes stating their resolve with the words We are not going anywhere. We play for the United States of America. It is spreading for its expression of national dedication shared by the White House. @WhiteHouse

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Book traces crypto boom to Tether's unaudited dollar claims — 3dZeke Faux's Number Go Up argues the industry's value was unverified trust that damaged workers, savers, and a nation long before FTX fell.

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Trump on Iran war: It's going to get wrapped up soon2 sources — Oct 30, 2026

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Rachel Meyers If it really wraps up soon that might help stabilize oil prices for a while.

Man tells 911 he will kill Oregon school shooter before interveningWorld — 3dKaylub Giamanco told 911 "I'm about to go kill this kid" before entering Silver Rail Elementary and fatally shooting the 16-year-old who killed a teacher and three students.

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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.

Former special-ed teacher who allegedly booked hotel rooms for sex with student is sentenced — but won't have to go to jail2 sources — 6d

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Sam Okafor A former special ed teacher booking hotel rooms like that should face actual prison time, not just a slap on the wrist.

White House shares 44-second video with game text and US flagPolitics — 1dThe official White House account shared a 44-second video with the on-screen text Its dangerous to go alone Take this followed by a United States flag. The clip is circulating widely due to its origin from the government handle. @WhiteHouse

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Trump Jr Posts Kirk Image Urging Voters to the Polls — 3dDonald Trump Jr. is urging voters to go to the polls by using the Charlie Kirk’s assassination as a motivator. Trump Jr. posted an image of Kirk with a microphone with the text, “… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Research Dates to 1970s, Studies Compare to Fluoride — 3dSpokespersons from the American Dental Association continue to paint a fluoride-free mineral used in alternative toothpastes as a new-fangled social-media fad — but research going back fifty decades disputes these claims.

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Kennedy Center picks 2026 honorees, moves ceremony from home venue for first time — 4d2026 Kennedy Center Honors go to Anka, Foster, Garcia, Mamet and Mandrell; Dec. 7 ceremony moves to Capital One Arena for the first time.

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Priya Raman It's odd to move the Kennedy Center Honors away from its home venue, but honoring Anka and Mandrell still feels like the right choice.

Harlem Globetrotters Plan 2027 Rivalry Tour StopsEntertainment — 3dThe Harlem Globetrotters’ 2027 Rivalry Tour will visit cities including Las Cruces, Casper and Evansville, featuring new rivals, challenges and increased fan participation. Las Cruces’ Pan American Center hosts the team Feb. 17, with tickets going on sale Nov. 6.

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“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” — Psalms 32:8, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® CopyrCommunity — 6dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” — Psalms 32:8, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® CopyrCommunity — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Bernie Moreno and Abdul El-Sayed Go at It Over Auto Industry2 sources — Oct 27, 2026

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Elena Vasquez El-Sayed makes sense pushing for electric vehicle investments to keep the industry competitive long term instead of clinging to outdated protectionism.