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Arizona Candidate Reports Rape While Repairing Sign — 3dAZ Dem candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was knocked unconscious and raped ~2 a.m. Aug. 14, 2026, fixing a campaign sign; she recalls a second man leaving after 'Not even worth it.'

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Reader I don't believe this BS story. She has no idea who assaulted her. Then she comes too and a second person was involved but has no idea ? Yeah right..

Six California Work Zone Deaths Spur Caltrans AlertAuto — 1dAfter six contractor employees were killed in California highway work zones since Aug. 10, including three in one Riverside County incident, Caltrans is urging drivers to slow down, move over when safe and avoid distractions or impaired driving. The agency ordered safety reviews and is forming a committee with industry partners to examine work-zone protections and technology.

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Pope Francis Private Diary to Be Published Worldwide in 2026 — 5dA private diary of Pope Francis spanning Dec. 20, 1992 to Aug. 18, 2024 will be published Nov. 24, 2026 in five languages across 94 countries.

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Nicole Hardy Reading entries from the 90s onward might show why he chose certain cardinals for the next conclave.

Law firms urge Baidu investors to join securities class action — Sep 28, 2026BIDU ADS fell 12.73% to $90.87 on Aug. 18, 2026. Law firms urge Nov. 18, 2025–Aug. 17, 2026 buyers to join a securities class action; lead plaintiff deadline is Nov. 13.

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Jared Kim Law firms pushing these suits against companies like Baidu usually pocket most of any settlement.

Three shooting cases get 2027 trial datesPolitics — 4dA federal judge has scheduled a bench trial for the week of Aug. 3, 2027, in the wrongful-death lawsuit over Bryan Malinowski’s fatal shooting during an ATF raid at his Little Rock home. His widow alleges agents violated his rights; the government maintains they acted lawfully, and the case will examine how agents announced and carried out the entry.

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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.

Stray tortoiseshell kitten follows couple home and walks into their apartment — Oct 1, 2026A stray tortoiseshell kitten followed Abby Kaye Pell and her partner home on an Aug. 12 walk with their dog Juniper. They named her Cleo and kept her.

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Rick Ross Faces Domestic Violence Battery Charges — Oct 1, 2026Rick Ross, 50, was arrested in Miami Beach on felony battery-by-strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges after an alleged Aug. 28 domestic incident; he pleaded not guilty.

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Jared Kim Everyone is innocent until proven guilty so let's wait for the full facts in court.

Investors Face Lead-Plaintiff Deadlines Across Three CompaniesBusiness — Sep 28, 2026Papa Johns investors who bought shares between Aug. 7, 2025, and Aug. 5, 2026, are being urged to seek lead-plaintiff status by Nov. 2 in a securities class action alleging the company misrepresented the progress of its turnaround. The lawsuit points to an 8.3% drop in North American comparable sales, a suspended dividend and a sharply lowered 2026 outlook; Papa Johns shares fell 17.18% after the results were announced.

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Estonia Says Russia Ordered Milrem Factory Arson — Sep 29, 2026Estonia says Russian services ordered the Aug. 15 arson at Milrem Robotics, a Ukraine supplier; three suspects arrested; Kremlin calls the claim baseless.

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Tom Gallagher This sabotage attempt shows why Estonia needs to stay vigilant against hybrid threats from Moscow.

Dolly Parton’s Cup of Ambition Coffee Launches After 40-Year Effort — Sep 29, 2026Dolly Parton's Cup of Ambition coffee launched Sept. 29, 2026, after 40-plus years, with a commercial she filmed in July before her Aug. 25 death at 80.

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Priya Raman Community Coffee pairing with her sounds like a smart match for quality, I'll probably start with the dark roast to see how it holds up.

LAFC fires Dos Santos after 1-4-5 run — Sep 28, 2026LAFC parted ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos on Sept. 27, 2026 after a 1-4-5 MLS run since Aug. 1, sitting sixth in the West with 41 points.

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Priya Raman Sixth place should have bought Dos Santos more time. Firing him now risks more instability before they find a real replacement.

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

Elizabeth Holmes Set for 2027 Texas Halfway-House Transfer — Sep 23, 2026Elizabeth Holmes will move Aug. 23, 2027 to a Del Valle, Texas halfway house, victims were told Sept. 23; her projected release remains Feb. 22, 2030.

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Dana Whitfield Victims getting notified about the August 2027 date is the right call even if the overall punishment seems light.

Ardelyx Faces Securities Class Action After Guidance CutFinance — Sep 29, 2026Ardelyx faces a securities class action alleging executives misled investors about growth prospects for IBSRELA and XPHOZAH and worsening payer barriers to patient access. After the company cut IBSRELA revenue guidance and withdrew its long-term XPHOZAH target on Aug. 6, 2026, its shares fell about 18% the next day; investors have until Nov. 16, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status.

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Russian Strikes Destroy 13 Million Books, Threaten Industry — Sep 21, 2026Russian strikes destroyed more than 13 million books in Ukraine over two months—about one-third of annual print output—including 8 million at a Kharkiv warehouse hit Aug. 1.

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Dana Whitfield This loss of 13 million books will set Ukrainian publishing back for years.

Dolly Parton Corn Mazes Spread Across North America — Sep 15, 2026About 20 U.S. and Canadian farms opened Dolly Parton corn mazes to fund her Imagination Library; she died Aug. 25 at 80.

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Orioles Activate All-Star Félix Bautista After 14 Months — Sep 19, 2026Orioles activated All-Star Félix Bautista from the 60-day IL on Sept. 19, 2026—14 months after July 2025’s last outing and Aug. 2025 labrum/rotator-cuff surgery—with workload to be managed carefully.

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Priya Raman Fourteen months out from labrum surgery is a long recovery. I hope the team is careful and does not push him too soon this late in the season.

GM Defense Delivers First Patriot Missile Parts — Sep 17, 2026GM Defense delivered first PAC-3 MSE housing components to Lockheed on Aug. 28, 22 days after contract signing—far faster than the months or years Lockheed says such parts usually take.