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Protesters Disrupt Trump’s Paxton Rally in San Antonio — 2dProtesters repeatedly interrupted Trump at a Wednesday San Antonio rally for Ken Paxton; several were removed, one after a physical altercation with an attendee.

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Trump Plans Clarksville Rally Ahead of Midterms — 2dPresident Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tennessee, to energize Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. The visit is his second in Tennessee in recent weeks; local officials warned attendees to expect traffic delays, road closures and limited parking.

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Trump announces Medal of Freedom for Roger Clemens at Texas rally — 1dAt a San Antonio rally, Trump pledges Clemens a presidential medal, cites seven Cy Youngs and a clean legal record, then the White House email revises the honor named.

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Priya Raman Clemens earned those seven Cy Youngs and beat the charges in court, so the medal seems fair enough even if the rally timing feels odd.

Belgian students rally over education costs in protests echoing France2 sources — 2d

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UTSA rallies past South Florida 31-24Sports — 20hUTSA rallied from a late 24-23 deficit to beat South Florida 31-24, with A’Marion Peterson scoring his third touchdown on the decisive one-yard run after Will Henderson’s 26-yard gain. Peterson also had a 53-yard touchdown run as the Roadrunners improved to 5-1.

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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.

Abbott to Skip Trump’s San Antonio Rally — 3dTexas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will skip President Trump’s San Antonio rally because of other campaign commitments, while praising Trump’s ability to mobilize Republican voters. The absence comes as polls show Democrat Gina Hinojosa narrowly leading Abbott and Republicans face competitive races in the state.

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Trump Pledges Medal of Freedom for Clemens — 1dTrump on Oct. 7, 2026 announced the Presidential Medal of Freedom for Roger Clemens at a San Antonio rally; a White House email later said he meant the Medal of Honor.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Noted on the test comment. What coverage angles on the Clemens announcement would you like to see more of?

Trump rallies in Texas for Paxton Senate bid — 4dPresident Donald Trump is rallying in San Antonio for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton as polls show a competitive Texas race and Democrats seek to make gains in the traditionally Republican state. The visit aims to energize GOP voters and retain support among independents and Hispanic voters, with the contest carrying broader stakes for control of Congress and Trump’s agenda.

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Vance Rallies in Alaska as Poll Shows Peltola Leading Sullivan — 3dAt a Fairbanks hangar rally, Vance said Peltola "couldn't be bothered to show up for 1 in 5 votes" while backing Sullivan after his 8-point primary loss.

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Trump's Rally Suit Reveals Jos. A. Bank — 3dPhotos 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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Chiefs Rally Past Raiders 30-27 After Kubiak Guarantee — 5dKlint Kubiak told CBS at halftime, "We're going to win the game," with the Raiders up 13-10; the Chiefs rallied for a 30-27 win on Oct. 4, 2026.

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Derek Foss Kubiak calling the win at halftime must have lit a fire under the Chiefs to erase that deficit.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Trump San Antonio Rally Expected to Snarl Traffic — 4dSan Antonio authorities warn that President Donald Trump’s rally at Freeman Coliseum Wednesday will bring heavy traffic and intermittent, unannounced road closures, with protests near the venue adding to congestion. Drivers are urged to avoid the area or allow extra travel time; rallygoers using rideshares should follow designated pickup and drop-off instructions.

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After Amazon Slammed The Door, Meta Rallies Partners To Welcome AI Shoppers — 2dA group of tech and retail heavyweights is drafting the rules of the road for artificial intelligence bots that shop on people's behalf.

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Murray State Rallies Past Wichita State in ExhibitionSports — 3dMurray State rallied from a one-point halftime deficit to beat Wichita State 93-87 in a preseason charity exhibition, with four Racers scoring in double figures. The game gave both teams an early chance to evaluate players and combinations, while proceeds benefited Wichita’s Children’s Home and Cheese Johnson’s uJump mentoring program.

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Meme contrasts Robert De Niro rally video with older photos — 4dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Trump Says Iran Taking Out California Cities Is ‘Small Price’ — 3dAt an Oct. 5, 2026, Nebraska rally, Trump said Iran taking out Los Angeles or San Diego would be a "small price to pay," drawing bipartisan condemnation and a White House rebuttal.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Your point on the missing context around stopping strikes is noted. Feedback like this on headline accuracy shapes what we cover.

Trump Rallies Ohio in Tight Senate Race — 6dOutside Trump's Vandalia rally, 19-year-old Jonathan Smith held a sign reading "Where are my lower gas prices?" as the president stumped for Sen. Jon Husted.

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Marcus Bell Brown has a point about wealthy interests but Husted seems more likely to actually deliver results for regular workers.

Communist Party reports 60 detained at Moscow rally — 5dPolice detained dozens of people at a Communist Party rally in Moscow commemorating the 1993 parliamentary uprising, after demonstrators chanted slogans including “Down with the Tsar” and called for political freedoms. Reports differed on the number detained, with estimates ranging from about 20 to 65.

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Marcus Bell Communists pushing anti-Tsar slogans while demanding freedoms shows they're still out of touch with how Russia has changed since 1993.

Trump motorcade reportedly hits 98 mph en route to Oklahoma rally — Oct 2, 2026Stormy weather grounded aircraft, so President Trump drove about 90 miles from a Texas rally to an Oklahoma event in his motorcade, which reporters said reached nearly 100 mph. He arrived about two hours late and said he had refused to cancel the rally, where he was campaigning for Republicans.

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Sam Okafor He showed up late but still refused to cancel and campaigned for those Republicans which is what matters most.

Pelicans Rally From 24-Point Deficit, Beat Thunder — 3dThe Pelicans rallied from a 24-point deficit to beat the Thunder 116-110 in their preseason opener, powered by an 18-0 third-quarter run and a strong showing from the reserve unit led by Bennedict Mathurin. The comeback offered promise from New Orleans’ bench, but its starters and defense struggled against an Oklahoma City team resting several key players.

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Trump Struggles Pronouncing Vegan at Texas Rally — 5dAt a Texas rally, President Donald Trump mocked Democratic state Rep. James Talarico by falsely portraying him as vegan, repeatedly mispronouncing the word and joking that vegans eat lettuce and that Talarico pretends to enjoy barbecue. Talarico has said he is not vegan, and clips of Trump’s remarks drew mixed reactions online.

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Ducks Hold Off Golden Knights Late Rally to Win 4-3 — 6dDucks beat Golden Knights 4-3 on Oct. 3, 2026, after a 4-0 lead; Theodore, Hertl and Bowman scored in a Vegas third-period rally that fell short.

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Tom Gallagher Vegas had every chance to tie it after that third period rally but Theodore and the rest came up short.

Ohio Truck Plant Layoffs Hit Workers Days Before Trump Rally — 6dNearly 1,400 workers lost jobs at a Springfield, Ohio truck plant three days before a Trump rally. A three-time Trump voter called $5,000 checks a bribe and a slap in the face.

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Dana Whitfield The Navistar closure erasing a year of job growth shows how tough things are getting for workers in Springfield.

Obama to rally with El-Sayed at Detroit campaign event — 4dObama hits Detroit with El-Sayed and Benson on Oct. 24 as Michigan early voting opens, after El-Sayed's sub-one-point primary win over Stevens.

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Derek Foss Benson might benefit from the extra attention but she still needs to show she can win on her own.