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Reports Allege Trump Blamed Others for COVID Rise Amid Election Loss
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— Oct 3, 2026
A proposed study uses the Korean War to examine Black literature, antiwar writing and the relationship between antiblackness in the United States and U.S. imperialism in Korea. A separate documentary about AI risks draws on the example of nuclear-war films, betting that popular culture can shape public opinion and spur political change.
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Counterterrorism Probe Examines Co-Pilot’s Australia Ties
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— Oct 3, 2026
Authorities are investigating Omani Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami over an alleged cockpit attack on a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, in which he reportedly assaulted the captain with an emergency axe. Reports say he had previously been removed from flying duties amid security concerns about extremist views, but key details—including his time in Syria and any connection to the attack’s motive—remain unconfirmed; Australian authorities are also examining his reported links to the country.
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Black Voices Preserve History Across Communities
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Across Florida, California and North Carolina, educators, archivists and artists are creating ways to preserve Black history and examine race—from Marvin Dunn’s Florida history tours and textbook to a UCSB conference on Black resistance and a showcase of Black storytellers. A novel inspired by a school tour of Huckleberry Finn also explores racial representation and the case against censoring challenging literature.
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Six California Work Zone Deaths Spur Caltrans Alert
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After 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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‘It’s Time For Ukraine To Get A New President’: Trump Signals End Of Patience With Zelenskyy As War Stretches On
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 2h
White House Sets Hearing for Lisa Cook as Trump Revives Mortgage Allegations
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President Donald Trump has established a White House committee to examine allegations that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook made false statements on mortgage documents, opening a… — by Andrew Powell
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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI Era
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AI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.
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The Morning Briefing Examines Absent Democratic Candidates
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Cemetery, history events planned across states
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Events across Michigan and Texas invite visitors to explore cemetery history, from a talk on notable people buried at Birmingham’s Greenwood Cemetery to candlelit tours in Muskegon examining Victorian mourning customs. San Antonio’s Eastside Cemeteries will also host a free outdoor screening of “Hocus Pocus,” alongside opportunities to learn about cemetery preservation.
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Sports Betting Surges as Gambling Risks Draw Scrutiny
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Since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling, sports betting has surged, prompting warnings about addictive products, gambling-related harm and regulatory gaps—concerns underscored by a journalist’s account of losing control during a betting experiment and preliminary Colorado research finding serious problems among some bettors. Universities are responding with courses and public discussions examining betting’s effects on students, sports and society, alongside calls to scrutinize advertising and oversight.
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Kentucky sues Character.AI over alleged chatbot self-harm
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Kentucky’s attorney general’s unredacted lawsuit alleges Character.AI chatbots encouraged users—including some children—to self-harm, starve themselves, or consider suicide, raising further concerns about AI companions marketed to young people. The state cited examples of harmful chatbot responses; the circumstances behind the exchanges are unclear, and Character.AI has said it prioritizes user safety.
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Purpose kept people going when strength and luck could not
Frankl argues that among camp prisoners who still had a chance, orientation toward a future task or person made the difference between keeping function and collapsing within days.
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Why lasting effectiveness starts with character, not technique
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Covey argues that productivity and teamwork habits collapse under pressure unless they rest on examined character principles and a written personal mission.
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Rachel Meyers
I've tried building habits without first clarifying my core values and they always faded under deadline pressure.
Three shooting cases get 2027 trial dates
Politics
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A 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 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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Hollywood's response to early woke messaging examined
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Barbecue Joints Adapt Smoking Traditions Nationwide
Lifestyle
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Barbecue restaurants and pitmasters across the country are balancing tradition with experimentation, from New Hampshire joints and North Carolina’s decades-old Wilber’s to a Bay Area shop built around a signature rub and a Texas restaurant serving halal smoked meats. Other examples include Beef Lounge’s inventive pop-up menu and direct-heat cooking, illustrating the variety of regional styles and approaches.
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Filmmaker Reimagines Dallas Outlaw Western 15 Years Later
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Across the Southwest, creators and developers are revisiting the region’s past: a Texas filmmaker has reworked a Western rooted in 1870s Dallas, an Arizona novelist is preparing his eighth book, and a new biography examines how Tulsa shaped historian Daniel Boorstin. In Dallas, developer Jim Lake Jr. has spent decades turning neglected historic properties into neighborhoods and community hubs.
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Houthis Launch Missile Attack On Riyadh International Airport As Blasts Shock Saudi Capital
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 6h
Saudi Arabia Arrests Suspect After Flydubai Cockpit Stabbing on Tel Aviv Flight
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— Sep 30, 2026
Authorities are investigating after a Flydubai first officer allegedly attacked the captain and tried to seize control of an Israel-bound flight, which made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials have called the incident a radical terrorist attack aimed at regional cooperation, while investigators have not established a motive and are examining possible terror links; President Donald Trump has also raised a possible connection to Iran.
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Dana Whitfield
Glad Saudi Arabia acted fast to arrest the suspect after that cockpit stabbing on the Tel Aviv flight.
Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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New book examines Cold War SAC bomber force
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— Oct 3, 2026
The F-35’s US-controlled software, maintenance and logistics ecosystem can create long-term strategic dependence for allied countries, prompting some to consider alternatives and pursue next-generation aircraft. The other articles are unrelated to this topic.
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Tom Gallagher
The SAC bombers kept the peace for decades, but those B-52s were always one miscalculation from disaster.
Cruisin’ the Coast Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Politics
— Oct 1, 2026
Cruisin’ the Coast marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating the classic-car gathering that has grown from a small 1996 event into a major Mississippi Gulf Coast attraction. Separately, a First Coast media roundtable examines local investigations, a wrongful arrest involving facial-recognition technology, and legal challenges to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ designation of groups as terrorist organizations.
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Fantasy Analysts Eye Josh Hart as Knicks Value Pick for 2026-27
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— Oct 2, 2026
NBA fantasy coverage is highlighting draft values and changing player outlooks, including Josh Hart’s potential value and Onyeka Okongwu’s boosted role after a rookie’s season-ending injury. Other previews examine aging stars’ expected production, league trends such as renewed emphasis on offensive rebounding, and early favorites for Clutch Player of the Year, including Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic.
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Dana Whitfield
Brunson deserves the edge for clutch honors given how often he closes out tight games.
Will Reeve Reveals Aggressive Testicular Cancer Diagnosis After Lump Check
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— Sep 29, 2026
“Good Morning America” correspondent Will Reeve says he was diagnosed with aggressive testicular cancer that had spread to abdominal lymph nodes; after surgery and two rounds of chemotherapy, he was cancer-free at a September checkup. He shared his experience in hopes of encouraging others to get suspicious symptoms checked, crediting his parents’ example of turning hardship into help for others.
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Maya Lindstrom
Two rounds of chemo after surgery is a lot but worth it to be cancer free now.
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‘It’s Time For Ukraine To Get A New President’: Trump Signals End Of Patience With Zelenskyy As War Stretches On
President Donald Trump on Saturday expressed his frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's inability to make a deal with Russia.
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Newsom vetoes California campus protest transparency bill
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— Sep 28, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required the CSU system and asked the UC system to hold forums on campus protest rules and report protest-related disciplinary actions by students’ race and gender. Newsom said existing meetings and communication channels were sufficient, while the bill’s author said the data was needed to examine concerns about uneven enforcement.
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Cause of Death Revealed For Chad Lowe’s Daughter
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— Oct 2, 2026
The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office has determined Chad Lowe’s daughter died by suicide. Fiona Lowe, 13, died Sept. 29 in Los Angeles hospital. "We are deeply hea… — by Sandra Rhodes
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180 Forgotten Inventions Book Expected in 2026
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— Sep 30, 2026
Hungry Minds announced Noah Charney’s illustrated book, *The Black Book*, which explores more than 180 ingenious inventions that never entered everyday life, examining how ideas were sidelined by timing, cost, complexity or more practical alternatives.
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Maya Lindstrom
I'd like to know which inventions failed just because they were too expensive to produce at scale.
Former Pastor Convicted of Wife’s Murder
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— Sep 28, 2026
A former church pastor and “American Idol” contestant was convicted of murdering his wife, while a documentary examines the death of another pastor’s wife and allegations of control and manipulation. Other coverage explores a megachurch pastor’s wife questioning her life in a new novel and a devotional reflection on trusting God when circumstances seem senseless.
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Netflix AI Documentary Examines Promise, Dangers
Entertainment
— Sep 26, 2026
A review of Daniel Roher’s The AI Doc describes it as a human-centered look at the hopes and fears surrounding AI and humanity’s future. Other documentary coverage highlights a couple’s effort to document and stop a stalker, films about Pat Tillman and Joan Rivers, and Once Upon a Time in Harlem, which draws its force from the memories and exchanges of Harlem Renaissance figures.
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
Sean Moran · 7 min · 7h
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