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House Fires Kill Dogs in Three Communities
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House fires in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and Los Osos, California, killed dogs; Los Osos residents were displaced and received Red Cross assistance, while no human injuries were reported in Cape Girardeau and the cause remains under investigation. A separate report also described a puppy dying in a Ridgefield, Washington, rental-home fire.
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Nature-Inspired Art Exhibitions Span Five Locations
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Museums and galleries in Scotland, Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Cape Cod are showcasing art inspired by nature, from coastal paintings and botanical works to handcrafted pieces made with natural materials. Exhibits also invite visitors to study or sketch specimens and feature outdoor paintings shaped by changing landscapes, light and weather.
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Communities list upcoming October events
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Community calendars highlight a range of upcoming events, from Halloween activities, fall festivals, markets and family programs in U.S. communities to performances, concerts and cultural events in Cape Town. Carthage-area organizers also point residents to several events planned for October.
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Two-Headed Turtle Hatchling Found on Cape Cod
Environment
— Sep 28, 2026
A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin hatchling discovered at a protected site on Cape Cod is doing well in wildlife care, swimming and eating. The congenital condition, known as bicephaly, is uncommon, though the center has cared for three such terrapins in six years.
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OpenAI Says Three Fired Safety Researchers Got The Boot Over ‘Breach Of Trust,’ Not Their Warnings
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 52m
Volleyball Coverage Highlights Teams Across Regions
Sports
— Sep 29, 2026
Volleyball coverage includes photo galleries of Upper Cape Tech vs. Tri-County and Lake Ridge vs. Andrews Osborne, along with a roundup of high school and college results from Texoma. Snow College, coming off two wins over Colorado Northwestern, is set to host Utah State Eastern in a conference series.
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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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South Africa mass shootings kill 27, wound 26
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— Sep 26, 2026
Two mass shootings at entertainment venues in South Africa killed 27 people and wounded 26: 17 were killed at a bar west of Johannesburg and 10 at a venue in Cape Town. Police are searching for suspects; the motive for the Johannesburg attack is unknown.
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Wedela tavern shooting death toll rises to 18 as police hunt gunmen
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— Sep 27, 2026
Gunmen killed at least 17 people and wounded 15 in a tavern shooting southwest of Johannesburg, and police are searching for eight suspects. A separate shooting outside Cape Town killed 10 people and wounded 11, according to one report.
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Cape Town Plans Permanent Confinement for 60 Baboons
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— Sep 17, 2026
Cape Town officials propose relocating about 60 chacma baboons to an Urban Wildlife Centre as an alternative to culling, arguing that urban encroachment has worsened human-wildlife conflicts and welfare concerns; the plan has triggered fierce protests from conservationists and residents who say wild baboons should roam free. Debates over how to manage baboons—relocation, culling, or coexistence—center on how to balance public safety, animal welfare, and the pressures of urban expansion, with calls to secure properties and reduce attractants as part of coexistence strategies.
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Bailey Addresses Fumble in Vanderbilt Loss
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— Sep 22, 2026
NC State quarterback CJ Bailey said he was trying to run out the clock when he fumbled at the end of the Vanderbilt game, costing a shocking 35-31 loss, while Miles Capers’ forced fumble sealed the comeback for Vanderbilt. Coach Dave Doeren defended the clock-milking decision and Bailey’s overall performance, with Bailey expressing accountability and the team looking ahead to a matchup with App State.
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Terry Fox Runs a Marathon a Day
A 21-year-old with one leg set out to run across Canada for cancer research — his Marathon of Hope has now raised over $850 million.
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Conifex Secures $30 Million Loan for Mackenzie Mill
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— Sep 18, 2026
Conifex secured up to $30 million in a federal LETL loan plus up to $11 million in capex reimbursement to restart two-shift operations at its Mackenzie sawmill.
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Issuing warrants on top of the $30 million deal means taxpayers are taking extra risk for a company that still needs to prove it can turn a profit.
Coca-Cola and Bottlers Plan $10 Billion U.S. Investment by 2030
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— Sep 15, 2026
Coca-Cola and its 61 bottling partners plan $10 billion in U.S. investment through 2030; company capex alone is about $2.2 billion for 2026. Announced Tuesday.
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I wonder if the money will go mostly to new plants or just upgrades at existing bottling sites.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Global Chipmakers Plan High-NA EUV Production
Tech
— Sep 11, 2026
Samsung and peers are fast-tracking ASML’s High-NA EUV adoption, targeting DRAM production by 2028 and broader chip manufacturing by around 2030, supported by a move to 12-inch photomasks to boost productivity and cut costs. As the industry commits billions in capex and ASML expands capacity to meet long lead times, leaders like Intel have already begun deploying the technology, signaling a costly but pivotal shift for AI-era semiconductors.
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SA20 2027 Opener: Sunrisers Eastern Cape Capitals
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— Jul 23, 2026
SA20 has released its 2027 fixture list, opening with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals in a repeat of the previous season’s final on January 17 in Gqeberha, and featuring four Saturday double-headers across January and February. The season also includes playoffs and the final at Newlands, with Pretoria Capitals under Sourav Ganguly and Keshav Maharaj, and Sunrisers Eastern Cape continuing strong under head coach Adrian Birrell.
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Needham Joins Batman Caped Crusader as Joker
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— Jul 23, 2026
House of the Dragon star Matthew Needham is confirmed to voice the Joker in Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2, with the casting unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con after the character was teased at the end of Season 1. The 10-episode Season 2 premieres July 31 on Prime Video, alongside continuing ensemble cast members and executive producers behind the reimagining of the Batman mythos.
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Allies Answer Trump With Oil They Already Promised While America Drains Its Reserve
Simon August · 5 min · 2h
Alaska Charter Crash Involving USACE Mission
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— Aug 21, 2026
Eight people aboard a Security Aviation twin-engine charter plane died when it crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska while en route from Anchorage, with responders launching a search-and-rescue and authorities beginning a formal investigation. The NTSB has said two pilots and six passengers were on board as the crash occurred on approach to Cape Newenham, and updates are being released as the situation develops.
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Cape Verde appoints Bettencourt for 2027 AFCON
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— Aug 19, 2026
Cape Verde has promoted Humberto Bettencourt from assistant to head coach after Bubista left for RS Berkane, signaling continuity as the Blue Sharks build on their historic 2026 World Cup run and prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Bettencourt will lead the team into the new phase with the World Cup achievements—spain and Uruguay draws and a round-of-32 exit to Argentina—serving as a foundation for sustained success.
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Cape Coral identifies 1985 missing woman's remains
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— Jul 24, 2026
Identity has been confirmed for Rose Marie Gayhart, whose 1984–85 disappearance in Dansville, New York, was tied to human remains found in a Cape Coral canal in 2024, and the case is now an active homicide investigation. DNA confirmation involved the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and the District 21 Medical Examiner’s Office, with multiple local and regional agencies assisting, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Kidnapped US Pastor Rescued After Deadly Shootout In South Africa
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— Apr 16, 2025
An American pastor was rescued after a deadly shootout at a house in KwaMagxaki, Gqeberha, where he was being held. Authorities in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa made the announcement Tuesday, per Fox News …
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Eloise the Rescue Seal Returns to Ocean After 42-Day Recovery at National Aquarium
Reporting
— Apr 18, 2021
On Feb. 12, a very young grey seal pup was discovered in Cape Henlopen, Delaware. Her mother was nowhere to be found, and she was malnourished with cuts on her neck. After being held briefly by the Marine Education…
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Football Legend Mike Ditka Dies at 86
Mike Ditka, a three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time NFL Coach of the Year, died on Friday, his family announced. He was 86. Before he was known as coach of the 1985 champion Chicago Bears , Ditka revolutionized the tight end position after being drafted out of the University of Pittsburgh in 1961. The news of Ditka's death was shared on social media by Jarrett Payton, son of Hall of Fame run
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Florida Man Gored By Bison At Yellowstone National Park
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— May 9, 2025
A man from Cape Coral, Florida, was reportedly attacked by a bison while he was visiting Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming on Saturday. According to Fox 35 , the 47-year-old man was attacked after he got too close to…
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Armed Robbery Spree Comes Screeching to a Halt as Suspects Fail to Notice What’s Buzzing Right Over Them
Opinion
— May 18, 2024
Criminals planning a robbery spree might want to start looking up at the sky before they make their moves. No, there are no caped crusaders swooping in, but local law enforcement is getting creative with an aerial…
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Gas Prices Drop to 1978 Levels After Manager Makes Decimal Error, Ends up Fired
Reporting
— Jun 15, 2022
Some heroes don’t wear capes. At least, that was the situation in the eyes of lucky California motorists who chanced into a reprieve from crushing gas prices under President Joe Biden. The manager of a Sacramento County…
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New Glenn Nails Mars Launch in Breakthrough Win for Blue Origin
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— Nov 14, 2025
Blue Origin notched a major milestone Thursday as its massive New Glenn rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral and successfully sent a pair of NASA spacecraft on their long trajectory toward Mars — while also completing…
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13-Year College Coach Forced to Resign Over What Umpires Find Inside Players’ Helmets
Reporting
— May 14, 2023
A college baseball coach was forced to retire after the players on his team were caught with illegal communications devices in their helmets. Atlantic Cape Community College baseball coach Rodney Velardi had spent 13…
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School District Says It Passed Audit With ‘Flying Colors.’ The Actual Report Tells A Different Story
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 3h
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