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Katie Zacharia Offered White House Press Secretary Role After Leavitt’s Exit
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Katie Zacharia has been offered the position of White House press secretary, according to two White House officials, which would bring a new face to the podium following Karoline L… — by Andrew Powell
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Frey Nominates Interim Chief Peterson for Permanent Minneapolis Police Role
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After Brian O'Hara resigned amid interference allegations, Mayor Frey named interim chief Bill Peterson for the permanent Minneapolis police job. Peterson had said he did not want it and pledged to bring overtime spending within budget.
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Texas Michelin Guide Adds Three One-Star Restaurants
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2026 MICHELIN Guide adds one star each to Austin's Fabrik and Kappo Kappo and Fort Worth's Goldee's Bar-B-Q, bringing Texas to 19 starred restaurants.
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EPA Shelves Biden’s Chemical Spill Rule Until 2030 And Strips Its Climate Mandates
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“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” — Psalms 143:8, New International Version Holy Bible
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Hurricane Isaias Prompts Southeast Emergency Preparations
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Officials across the Gulf Coast are urging residents to prepare now for Tropical Storm Isaias, which could strengthen into a hurricane and bring heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds, power outages and hazardous travel beginning Friday. Residents are advised to secure supplies and outdoor items, plan for outages and evacuations, follow trusted forecasts, and avoid waiting until the last minute to leave; emergency agencies and the Salvation Army are coordinating response preparations.
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Kentucky brings back Power K helmets vs. LSU
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Kentucky will bring back its retro Power K helmets and throwback uniforms for Saturday’s home game against No. 10 LSU, reviving a look the Wildcats wore from 1975 to 1991. Coach Will Stein says the design pays tribute to the era when his father played for Kentucky.
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Wegmans First Charlotte Store to Open in Ballantyne This Fall
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Wegmans will open its first Charlotte store in Ballantyne on Oct. 14, bringing a roughly 110,000-square-foot supermarket with specialty groceries, restaurant-style prepared foods and an outdoor dining and play area. The company says it will also donate unsold food through local hunger-relief partnerships.
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Dry Weather Brings Humidity Relief Across Texas
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Houston is forecast to have sunny, warm and mostly dry weather with lower humidity and cooler mornings. Forecasters are monitoring Isaias in the Gulf, with models generally steering it away from the Texas coast.
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Meltdowns mean a disconnected brain you can help wire
Parents and caregivers who meet tantrums with logic alone get a brain-based reason to connect first and turn everyday upsets into integration practice.
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Anne Carson wins Nobel for blending classical scholarship with desire
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Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature for work that brings classical ideas into inventive writing about human emotion. Other features explore overlooked voices in literary history, including Black women’s engagement with Shakespeare, a Golden Age Spanish priory’s influence, and a play by crypto-Jewish writer Felipe Godínez that drew the Inquisition’s attention.
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Pennsylvania Plans Unapproved Vape Enforcement October 19
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Pennsylvania will begin enforcing Act 57 on October 19, barring retailers from selling vape and e-cigarette products not listed in the state’s approved directory. Officials say inspections will initially emphasize compliance education, while repeat violations can bring escalating fines and other penalties; retailers warn the restrictions could affect much of their inventory.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Fall and Halloween Events Across Communities
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Communities are welcoming fall with activities ranging from pet photo outings and family festivals to neighborhood gatherings, seasonal cleanups, and Halloween displays. Local organizers and news outlets are also inviting residents to join events and share photos, helping bring neighbors together.
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Hardywood Acquires Starr Hill, Uniting Virginia’s Largest Breweries
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Richmond-based Hardywood has acquired Charlottesville-area Starr Hill in an all-equity deal, bringing Virginia’s two largest craft brewers together. Both brands, teams, brewing sites and taprooms will continue operating, with Starr Hill’s owners taking a minority stake in Hardywood.
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USGA Names Merion Fourth Championship Anchor Site
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The USGA named Merion Golf Club its fourth anchor site, establishing a long-term partnership that will bring the U.S. Open there in 2030, 2040 and 2050 and the U.S. Women’s Open in 2034 and 2046. Merion joins Pebble Beach, Oakmont and Pinehurst as venues scheduled to regularly host major USGA championships.
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America’s War On Cartels Gets A War On Terror Makeover
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 7h
Mitchell Says Clark Spotlight Brings Online Hate to Fever Players
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Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell said the intense attention around Caitlin Clark brings criticism and abusive messages for teammates, making it difficult to show up and compete, and asked people to give players grace. While some coverage attributed the backlash to Fever fans, Mitchell did not identify who sent the messages; she also praised the organization and has recognized Clark’s impact on the team and league.
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The hate coming at the Fever squad because of one player is out of line. Clark has helped the league but that shouldn't punish the rest of the team.
What were you actually built to do?
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Not the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.
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Charlotte Collective Brings Black Artists Together
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A longtime mid-Michigan cider mill draws visitors for apple picking, fresh donuts and a volunteer harvest supporting local food banks. Around Charlotte, community offerings range from library and festival events to the Keepers Collective’s gatherings celebrating Black culture, alongside seasonal and holiday festivities.
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Cranberry Harvest Underway in Wisconsin, Massachusetts
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Cranberry harvest is underway across major growing regions, with Massachusetts growers expecting a crop slightly above last year’s and Wisconsin bringing its leading share of the U.S. crop to market ahead of the holidays. Fresh berries are a small, seasonal share of production and typically available in fall, while most cranberries are processed; harvest season also offers opportunities to visit bogs and explore local trails.
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Schools bring mariachi music to students
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Schools are using mariachi music to engage students and celebrate cultural heritage, from performances and workshops in Illinois and Wisconsin to a Northern Kentucky middle school program that replaced an unsuccessful jazz band and has more than doubled its student roster. Students and educators say the music connects with students’ family experiences while introducing the wider school community to a different musical tradition.
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Simon Expected to Threaten Mexico as Major Hurricane
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Tropical Storm Simon is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast this weekend, bringing destructive winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rain that could trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Forecasts differ on the storm’s precise path and landfall location, but coastal warnings have been issued in parts of southwestern Mexico.
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The Eucharistic Miracle of Chirattakonam
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Honor Flights bring veterans to Washington
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Veterans from several communities are traveling to Washington, D.C., on Honor Flights to visit memorials honoring military service and sacrifice, with local families and residents organizing welcome-home celebrations. The trips also highlight veterans’ lifelong service and the camaraderie they share with fellow service members.
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Taylor Swift walks on during Dakota Johnson’s SNL monologue
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Taylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson on her third SNL hosting night, October 3, 2026, correcting the therapist joke and later bringing a birthday cake.
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Trump's Rally Suit Reveals Jos. A. Bank
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Photos from President Donald Trump’s Nebraska rally showed the label of his suit as Jos. A. Bank, rather than the Brioni brand he has often worn. The revelation drew criticism because Jos. A. Bank suits are typically made overseas, contrasting with Trump’s calls to bring manufacturing back to the United States.
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Hmong Heritage Festivals Planned Across Vietnam, US
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Hmong traditions—including distinctive clothing, crafts, music and festivals—remain a source of cultural identity and community connection, while also supporting heritage preservation and tourism in Vietnam. Hmong New Year celebrations in California and Wisconsin bring people together; Eau Claire’s 2026 event also marks 50 years since the first Hmong refugees arrived in the area.
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Reported Cartel Kidnap Plot Targets Texas Agents
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U.S. authorities are investigating an intelligence alert that a smuggler may bring people from Colombia and Venezuela to target and kidnap Customs and Border Protection personnel near El Paso and Presidio, Texas. CBP says it is vetting the threat and protecting its personnel, but has not confirmed an active plot or disclosed security measures.
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Anthropic’s AI Sent Police A False Report Of A Homicide
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 9h
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