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Asheville Charges Third Suspect in April ShootingWorld — 4dAsheville police have charged Trevon Demarkus Stone, the third suspect in an April shooting on Atkinson Street that wounded one person and damaged vehicles. Two other suspects—a 20-year-old man and a juvenile—were previously charged; Stone is in federal custody on unrelated charges.

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Trump highlights leader's expertise on granite and stone — Sep 25, 2026The clip shows President Trump describing a meeting and noting a foreign leader's interest in granite along with his expertise on stone. The video is circulating due to the specific details shared in the remarks. @RapidResponse47

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Michael Douglas Admits Secret Kathleen Turner Romance — Oct 2, 2026Michael Douglas says in his memoir that he and Kathleen Turner became lovers while filming 1984’s Romancing the Stone, despite denying the relationship for decades. He says they kept it secret to protect his wife and son, and ended the romance after his family visited the set.

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Nicole Hardy I figured something was up between them on that set, but keeping it secret for his family was the decent move.

Searchlight Announces The Family Stone Sequel With Returning Cast — Sep 12, 2026Searchlight Pictures announced a sequel to The Family Stone titled The Families Stone, reuniting most of the original cast 20 years after the first film, with Diane Keaton no longer involved following her death. Tom Bezucha returns to write and direct, production is set in New York this fall, and the story centers on the Stone family as the father brings the woman he’s fallen for to meet them.

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Jared Kim Diane Keaton's absence is a real loss for this sequel, but the rest of the family dynamics in New York should still make for a solid follow-up.

Afghan Cyclist Hashimi Finishes Seventh After Fleeing Taliban Rule — Sep 20, 2026Fariba Hashimi, 23, finished seventh in the Asian Games time trial after fleeing Afghanistan in 2021; she once trained in men's clothes and masks to avoid stones and bottles.

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Chris Dalton Hashimi finishing seventh after all that hardship shows how strong she really is and what these athletes endure just to compete.

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.

Golden Knights Extend Captain Mark Stone Through 2029 — Sep 12, 2026The Vegas Golden Knights signed captain Mark Stone to a two-year, $9 million-per-season extension through the 2028-29 season, effective after this year, continuing his leadership role despite a slight pay cut from his current deal. The 34-year-old winger, coming off a career-high 73-point season and known for his defense and playoff leadership, remains a central figure as the team aims for another championship with a healthier roster and core stars like Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner in mind.

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Sam Okafor Stone's extension at a slight cut shows smart cap management, his defense and leadership should help push for another deep playoff run.

CBS Sets 2026 Daytime Dates for Soaps and Price Is Right Twists — Sep 13, 2026The Bold and the Beautiful leads CBS daytime returns Sept. 8; Price Is Right adds Wild Wheel Wednesday and Let's Make a Deal debuts Cash Course with spinning duck, stone toad and octopus.

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Sam Okafor Swapping Matlock for the new Cupertino drama feels like a solid shift toward more original scripted shows.

Iron Rock Payments CEO Credits Early Internships for Later Success — Sep 18, 2026Frisco entrepreneur William Stapleton, CEO of Iron Rock Payments, urges students and early-career professionals to seek meaningful experience and lifelong learning rather than waiting for opportunities, drawing from his rise from unpaid internships to leadership roles. He emphasizes internships as a critical stepping stone and cites the broader trend of graduates completing internships to build long-term careers.

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Derek Foss His rise shows how taking initiative early beats hoping something falls into your lap after graduation.

Narduzzi nears Pitt-record 144th game coached — Sep 16, 2026Pat Narduzzi is set to coach his 144th game for Pitt, a milestone that places him ahead of Jock Sutherland as the program’s most-titled coach and underscores his role in stabilizing a Pitt program that once had frequent coaching turnover. He emphasizes continuity and a future-focused mindset, highlighting the 2021 ACC title and his drive to make Pitt a destination rather than a stepping-stone.

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Marcus Bell Narduzzi deserves credit for sticking around and building something steady at Pitt after so many quick exits before him.

I Look Classy Launches Men’s Lifestyle Brand — Sep 16, 2026I Look Classy has launched a men’s lifestyle brand centered on the modern gentleman, offering leather goods, stone bracelets, and gift sets via an online store, including items like a top-grain leather automatic buckle belt and slim wallets. The brand emphasizes a lifestyle identity built on style, confidence, and accessible quality, aiming to differentiate itself from traditional luxury labels.

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Dana Whitfield Gift sets with slim wallets could make decent presents, though the brand needs more than accessible pricing to stand out.

Overlooked Rock Songs Resurface in Major Rankings — Sep 10, 2026David Bowie’s generosity helped shape Mott the Hoople’s fate, as they passed on Suffragette City in favor of All The Young Dudes, a choice that boosted both artist and band. Across other legends, fans and critics spotlight underrated or overlooked tracks—Simon & Garfunkel’s enduring repertoire, The Rolling Stones’ Heaven as a seeming departure from their usual sound, Jethro Tull’s My God as an underrated deep cut, and Black Sabbath’s War Pigs hailed as a significant protest staple.

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

UMass reaches 3-0 for first time since joining FBS after 36-14 win — Sep 19, 2026UMass beat Stonehill 36-14 to reach 3-0 for the first time since joining FBS in 2011, scoring 33 straight points after halfetime.

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Chris Dalton UMass turning it around after halftime with those 33 straight points looks like real progress since they joined FBS.

4-0 49ers Face Seahawks Test — 3dThe 4-0 49ers face a tough test against Seattle, whose disciplined, aggressive defense has stifled San Francisco before; Kyle Shanahan says he is focused on the next game, warning that early-season success can quickly change. The start has also highlighted a sack-free offensive line and defensive depth, while Shanahan has voiced confidence in developing the right linemen and marked a milestone as the franchise’s longest-tenured head coach, drawing praise from George Kittle.

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Most daily behavior runs on loops you can rewire — 11hCue-routine-reward loops—not grit—drive action, and Alcoa’s safety keystone showed one redesign can lift results about fivefold.

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Derek Foss Changing one safety habit loop at Alcoa really shows how small routine tweaks can multiply results without needing extra willpower.

Apple Butter Festivals Planned Across Four StatesLifestyle — 1dApple butter festivals across West Virginia, Missouri and Ohio are bringing communities together this weekend with traditional apple butter making, music, vendors and family activities. Several are marking milestone anniversaries and adding attractions, while keeping local fundraising and community traditions at the heart of the events.

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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.

School Boards Approve Varied Tax LeviesPolitics — 3dSchool tax levies are moving in different directions: Pipestone approved a preliminary 2027 levy about 0.1% lower, while Rochester approved a levy of $105.84 million, up 1.31% from 2026 and among its smallest increases since 2022. Waterloo’s total levy will rise slightly despite a lower mill rate, as officials say reduced state aid and rising costs are putting pressure on district finances.

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K92 Mining Reports 49,776 Gold-Equivalent Ounces, Million-Ounce MilestoneBusiness — 2dK92 Mining produced 49,776 gold-equivalent ounces at its Papua New Guinea mine in the third quarter, its second-highest quarterly total, and surpassed one million ounces produced since 2018. Record ore processing and strong recoveries supported the results; the company reiterated its 2026 production guidance and expects output to be strongest in the fourth quarter as mine expansions ramp up.

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Churches Across Regions Mark Religious MilestonesLifestyle — 3dOrthodox communities marked the start of the academic year with blessings at Byzantine music, hagiography and mosaics schools, while a Worcester cathedral unveiled newly painted and refurbished icons. Separately, a Byzantine-era St. Nicholas icon missing from a Florida church for more than a century was rediscovered in Greece, and local officials hope to bring it back.

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Bengals Lose to Jaguars Despite Burrow’s 428 Yards — 6dThe Bengals fell 22-17 to the Jaguars despite Joe Burrow throwing for 428 yards, as Cincinnati’s ineffective running game and injuries to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins left the offense short-handed and unable to finish a late comeback. Burrow reached notable franchise and NFL passing milestones, but the loss marked Cincinnati’s second straight defeat.

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Child Critically Injured in Georgia Shopping-Center CrashAuto — 2dA vehicle struck a pedestrian and a building at Gainesville’s Limestone Marketplace, prompting a large emergency response as police investigate. A child was reported critically injured and hospitalized; officials have not released further details about other injuries or what caused the crash.

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Colorado Springs Leaders Discuss Space Command MoveWorld — 5dMore than 90 civic and business leaders from Colorado Springs visited Huntsville to strengthen cooperation as U.S. Space Command’s headquarters transition to Redstone Arsenal proceeds, with the two regions exploring how their space and missile-defense capabilities could support the Golden Dome initiative. Gen. Stephen Whiting praised the partnership for helping maintain the command’s mission during the move.

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Country History Recalls October 7 Milestones — 5dHistorical retrospectives spotlighted country music milestones and losses, calls to defend a free press alongside Hubert Humphrey’s criticism of the Nixon administration, and a Girl Scout book collection added to a Greenville library. Another look back covered the Dodgers’ 1955 World Series win, Columbia River negotiations, warnings over arms shipments to Egypt, and James Dean’s death.

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October Week Ahead Features Events, Votes — 5dOctober roundups highlight community events in Logan and Greenville, including a Tonga-Samoa rugby screening, festivals, live music and theater, alongside a major Flagstone-area road upgrade and local government business in Nashua. On the national political calendar, President Trump is campaigning for Republicans ahead of the midterms while the Supreme Court begins its new term.

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Dana Whitfield Excited for the Tonga-Samoa rugby screening and live music in Greenville this month.

Shanahan Set to Pass Walsh as 49ers Longest-Serving Coach vs Broncos — Oct 2, 2026Kyle Shanahan is set to surpass Bill Walsh as the 49ers’ most tenured head coach, reaching the franchise milestone in his 10th season when San Francisco faces Denver. The matchup carries a family connection: Shanahan’s father, Mike, coached the Broncos to two Super Bowl titles; Kyle has led the 49ers to two Super Bowl appearances but has yet to win a championship.

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