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Chicago Wins Best Big City, 10th Straight Year
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Chicago won Condé Nast Traveler Best Big City for the 10th year since 2017. Oct. 10 is Best Big City Day; Milwaukee ranked No. 5.
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Assisi marks 800th anniversary of Francis’ death
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Ivy Salon & Gallery won its first Best of Butler County award as it marked 10 years in Hamilton. In separate Catholic community news, Bishop Emilio E. Biosca visited Diocese of Venice schools, while Assisi marked the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death with a yearlong jubilee culminating in feast-day celebrations.
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Podziemski reportedly agrees to $110M Warriors extension
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The Warriors and Brandin Podziemski have agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $110 million contract extension, reportedly including a mutual option for 2031-32. The deal rewards the 23-year-old guard after a career-best season and secures a key part of Golden State’s future.
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Food & Wine ranks 27 top US pizzerias
Lifestyle
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Two new national pizza rankings spotlight standout pizzerias across the country: 50 Top Pizza named New York’s Una Pizza Napoletana its top U.S. restaurant for a fifth straight year, while Food & Wine selected 27 pizzas, including inventive California pies and Seattle’s A.K. Pizza. The lists span classic and experimental styles, though experts note that judging the “best” pizza is ultimately subjective.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 16h
Furyk Hopes Reed Makes Ryder Cup Team
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U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk says Patrick Reed could make next year’s team if he ranks among the 12 best Americans, despite Reed’s criticism of Furyk’s decisions during the 2018 matches. Reed is positioned for a PGA Tour return after leaving LIV Golf and currently leads the DP World Tour points standings.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Fantilli Signs Six-Year, $82.5 Million Blue Jackets Deal
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— Sep 22, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed 21-year-old center Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract worth $13.75 million annually, making him the team’s highest-paid player. Fantilli is coming off a career-best 59-point season.
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WalletHub Ranks Columbia Best U.S. City for Women
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— Sep 21, 2026
WalletHub’s 2026 rankings crown Columbia, Maryland as the top city for women nationwide for the third straight year, driven by leading median wages, low poverty and strong healthcare and safety metrics. The broader picture shows Raleigh, North Carolina as the eighth-best city overall and first in the state, while Greensboro, North Carolina ranks 125th among 182 cities in the same study.
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Padres Sweep Cubs, Advance to Face Brewers
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— Sep 28, 2026
The National League postseason bracket is set: the top-seeded Brewers and No. 2 Dodgers have first-round byes, while the Braves host the Phillies and the Padres host the Cubs in best-of-three Wild Card series. The Dodgers will face Atlanta or Philadelphia in the NLDS, while Chicago and San Diego meet in an October rematch after the Cubs won their regular-season series 5-1 and eliminated the Padres last year.
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Britney Spears Shares 'Best Mommy' Hope in Jayden Birthday Tribute
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— Sep 12, 2026
Britney Spears marked Jayden James Federline's 20th birthday with an Instagram tribute, expressing hope to be the best mom to her two sons amid efforts to rebuild their relationship after years of estrangement and her legal troubles. She has publicly reflected on reconnecting with her children following the end of her conservatorship and high-profile incidents.
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Hope the boys see she's serious about being a better mom now that the conservatorship is over.
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Trump, Rubio Weigh Firing Guilfoyle
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. The possible move comes after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure as ambassador. A senior U.S. official said Sunday Trump and Rubio are “extremely pissed off” by Guilfoyle’s alleged conduct and
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Texas Democrats Plan 2026 Challenge to GOP Control
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— Sep 17, 2026
Democrats in Texas are mounting what could be their best statewide challenge in years, with a full slate including Gina Hinojosa for governor and James Talarico for the U.S. Senate as Paxton and Abbott face stiff headwinds amid economic strains and shifting Latino politics, while polls show a near deadlock in the Senate race and Hinojosa trailing in the governor’s contest. In the Legislature, candidates for House District 94 push pro-public-education and affordability platforms, highlighting concerns over school funding and inflation as both parties vie for seats in a historically Republican stronghold.
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Biden’s Campaign Says It Had Its Best Fundraising Quarter of the Year
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— Jan 2, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s (D) campaign said it experienced its best fundraising period of the year, announcing that it took in $22.7 million in the last three months of last year. On Thursday, the Biden campaign…
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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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Melania Trump’s ‘Be Best’ Initiative Celebrates 2-Year Anniversary
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— May 7, 2020
First Lady Melania Trump is celebrating her “Be Best” initiative on its second year anniversary. On Thursday, Trump has released a statement to commemorate the monumental milestone. The initiative, which, in part…
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Britney Spears Is in ‘Serious Danger of Going Broke,’ Deletes Instagram Account After Calling Out Family
Reporting
— Apr 29, 2024
All of those fan who were shouting “Free Brintney” a few years ago may have had her best interests at heart , but they might not have been acting in her best interests. That would seem to be one implication of a recent…
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Trump Touts Accomplishments, Extends Best Wishes To the ‘New Administration’ in Farewell Address
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— Jan 19, 2021
President Donald Trump is extending his best wishes to President-elect Joe Biden in his final address as president and highlighting what he says are his accomplishments from his four years in office. In a pre-taped…
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 18h
New York No Longer Named Best City for New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Reporting
— Dec 28, 2023
A new report dethroned New York City as the nation’s top destination to ring in the new year. According to the annual Wallethub report, Orlando, Florida, is now the top ranked American city to spend New Year’s Eve. The…
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Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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NORTON RAINEY: The Best-Kept Secret In This Year’s Tax Cut
Opinion
— Apr 13, 2026
This Tax Day, families shouldn’t just think about how much they will get back. They should also know about an opportunity that could change their child’s future trajectory. In the years ahead, filing taxes may start to…
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Fox News Becomes Ratings Jugernaut in 2025
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— Dec 15, 2025
This year has been a very good one for Fox News as it had its best ratings ever in a non-election year. The data comes from Nielsen Media Research and was released Monday, per Mediaite . Fox News averaged 2.72 million…
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Prestigious Award for ‘Creative Marketer of the Year’ Goes to Company Behind Bud Light Debacle
Opinion
— Jun 22, 2023
It’s a bit like Nickelback winning the Grammy for Album of the Year or the “Ghostbusters” remake taking home the Oscar for Best Picture. This week, the world’s top marketers gather in the south of France for the Cannes…
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15 Years After Steve Irwin's Traumatic and Untimely Death, His Daughter Makes Beautiful Tribute
Reporting
— Sep 8, 2021
Sept. 4, 2006, is a day that many remember with bittersweet sadness, as that was the day that a true wildlife warrior icon died while doing what he loved best. Steve Irwin was just 44 years old when he passed away, but…
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Homeland Security Investigations Raids Omar’s Home
The home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was raided early Monday morning by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), per Fox News Digital. Multiple federal agents with HSI jackets were seen outside Omar's Washington, D.C., home. Two sources close to the investigation say the search stems from a criminal fraud investigation into the Somali-born congresswoman's immigration paperwork. The paperwork was f
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Missing Woman Reunited with Family After 51 Years of Absence – 1 Horrifyingly Ironic Fact Had Them Crying
Reporting
— Nov 30, 2022
In what might be the best Christmas gift ever, Melissa Highsmith was reunited with her family on Nov. 26, 51 years after she went missing as a toddler. The parents finally located her through a 23andMe DNA test…
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After Boy Survives Brutal Dog Mauling, Police Promise to Throw Him the 'Best Christmas Ever'
Reporting
— Dec 15, 2021
Oct. 13 has become a terrible date for the Heater family in White Lake Township, Michigan. On that day this year, their 9-year-old was attacked by two dogs and was severely injured. Hunter was at a friend’s house…
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This Tweet From Hillary Clinton Went Viral 5 Years Ago, And People Still Talk About It Each Time It Resurfaces
Opinion
— Oct 27, 2021
Hillary Clinton spent years clawing her way to the top of the political food chain only to be bested at the 11th hour by real estate mogul and reality TV star Donald J. Trump — and once again we get to bask in the glory…
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CNN: Republicans Are in the ‘Best Position’ Ahead of Midterms in Over 80 Years
Reporting
— Jun 7, 2022
It is still months away from the 2022 midterm elections, but Republicans appear to be in their strongest electoral position in decades. CNN’s Jake Tapper kicked off a segment of his show on Monday by noting that “things…
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Could Will Smith Lose His Oscar? Actor Widely Condemned for Violence at Awards Show
Reporting
— Mar 28, 2022
Just when you thought it was safe to tune out the Oscars, this year’s show had an unscripted moment that has caused ripples of controversy. Moments before actor Will Smith was given the Academy Award for best actor…
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‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal Illegal
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 19h
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