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Frey Nominates Interim Chief Peterson for Permanent Minneapolis Police Role — 4dAfter 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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Zimbabwe Helicopter Crash Kills Six Near Harare — Sep 30, 2026Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and four others died when their helicopter crashed and caught fire near Marondera, east of Harare. Authorities are investigating the cause; Chivayo was a prominent, politically connected figure known for conspicuous wealth and lavish gifts.

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Sherrill Calls for Caldwell Resignation After Harassment Findings — Sep 24, 2026Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign after a 61-page probe found sexual harassment and repeated ethics violations.

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Tom Gallagher No one in office should get a pass on repeated misconduct like this.

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Resigns After Harassment Findings — Sep 25, 2026New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned after an independent investigation found he sexually harassed a staff member and committed other ethics violations, including seeking a promotion for a romantic partner. Gov. Mikie Sherrill called for his departure and named an acting secretary of state, while Caldwell and his lawyer disputed the report’s findings and fairness.

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New Jersey Governor Demands Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resign After Harassment Finding — Sep 25, 2026New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling on Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign by Friday after an independent investigation substantiated a sexual harassment allegation and two ethi… — by Andrew Powell

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Chris Dalton This kind of substantiated misconduct has no place in state leadership no matter who is involved.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Blogger found guilty of harassment over sexually explicit Shrek meme2 sources — 3d

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After taming famine and war, humanity aims to become gods — 4dHarari argues that AI and biotech will treat humans as algorithms and may replace the humanist faith behind modern rights and democracy.

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Sam Okafor I doubt biotech will turn us into gods anytime soon, but the risk of a few elites deciding who counts as human is real enough to watch.

Fall Talks Span Health, Policy, ResilienceLifestyle — Oct 6, 2026The articles announce separate public lectures and events on abortion’s effects on health care, resilience and education, women’s histories, drug-policy reform, and sexual harassment prevention in schools.

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CNN Fact-Checker Daniel Dale Harasses Innocent Survivor of Childhood Trauma1 source — 5d

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Justice Alito Speaks Out on Media Harassment and Why the Rules Still Matter1 source — 6d

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In Landmark Case, Jury Says Falsely Accused Males Are Victims Of Sexual Harassment — 6d

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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.

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Steps Down After Ethics Probe — Sep 25, 2026New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned Friday after an independent investigation found that he engaged in sexual harassment and violated state ethics rules, Gov. Mikie Sherrill… — by Andrew Powell

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Sam Okafor Resigning after the probe found harassment and ethics breaches was the right call for accountability.

Paris prosecutors investigate smart glasses used to film women without consent — Sep 18, 2026Paris opened a criminal probe into smart glasses over suspected sexual harassment; Meta holds 76% of the market. Legendre: a light "doesn't mean that you consent."

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Sam Okafor Meta sold millions of these without enough safeguards, so stricter rules on recording in public are overdue.

Hulu Orders Ryan Coogler’s ‘X-Files’ Reboot — 4hHulu has ordered Ryan Coogler’s reimagining of The X-Files to series, with Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel starring as FBI agents investigating unexplained phenomena. Coogler wrote and directed the pilot; the actors will portray new characters rather than Mulder and Scully.

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Kelly Clarkson says Brooklyn shop treated her like Pretty Woman character — 3dKelly Clarkson named Brooklyn's Art of Play on X after a clerk offered something comparable, writing she was treated like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Riyadh Airport Strike Kills 12 as U.S. Weighs Action — 6dSyria is weighing Saudi Arabia’s request for military help against Yemen’s Houthis, potentially ranging from defensive support to deploying troops alongside Saudi-backed forces; President Ahmed al-Sharaa has not publicly approved a deployment. U.S. officials reportedly do not oppose the plan, but analysts and officials warn it could deepen sectarian tensions and expose Syria—still recovering from civil war—to new risks.

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Character.AI Files Chapter 11 as Disney Bids $20 Million for IP License — 15hCharacter Technologies filed Chapter 11 on October 12, 2026 with Disney as $20 million stalking horse bidder for a non-exclusive perpetual IP license; the platform winds down if no buyer continues it.

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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Earns Series-Best PraiseEntertainment — 1dCastlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a sprawling Metroidvania starring Rose Belmont, praised as a standout entry in the series for its fast-paced combat, collectibles and branching paths. Guides cover its full walkthrough, 16 challenging bosses and seven character costumes.

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Thousands Protest Met Police in LondonPolitics — 2dA museum exhibit explores how the American flag has represented unity, protest, sacrifice and competing visions of the country. Related commentary debates national identity: one writer argues patriotism can be inherently exclusionary, while a sociologist cautions that “Christian nationalism” is often used too broadly to characterize conservative Christians.

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“Character is what you are in the dark.” — D.L. Moody, Evangelist, 1837–1899 — 15hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Character is what you are in the dark.” — D.L. Moody, Evangelist, 1837–1899 — 15hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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“Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time.” — Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest — 15hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Priya Raman Chambers is right that real faith involves a choice to believe in God's character above our limited view.

“Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time.” — Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest — 15hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Priya Raman I've seen this play out in my own family where things didn't add up at first but worked out later.

Cornette Criticizes Kane Over Trump Rally Praise — 2dWWE Hall of Famer Glenn Jacobs (Kane) praised President Donald Trump at a Tennessee rally, citing his character and shared WWE Hall of Fame status. Wrestling veteran Jim Cornette denounced Jacobs on social media, accusing him of pursuing political power and harshly criticizing Trump.

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