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Rock Shops Highlight Mineral Finds Across Five StatesLifestyle — 2dFeature stories spotlight five rock and mineral shops as unusual destinations: Dave’s Down to Earth in Illinois, Rock Star Crystals in New York, Peggy’s Rock Shop in Missouri, Bey’s Rock Shop in Pennsylvania and Rockhound Rock Shop in Michigan. Each article emphasizes the shops’ extensive collections of minerals, crystals and fossils and their distinctive settings.

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Little Rock VA Hospital Reborn as 200 ApartmentsLifestyle — 3dLittle Rock’s Parks and Recreation Commission invites residents to its open meetings and advises the city on park plans, budgets and policies. Elsewhere in the city, a former VA hospital has been rehabilitated into more than 200 apartments, while the historic A.D. Beach House is being offered for sale.

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“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” — Psalms 18:2, New International Version Holy Bib — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Arkansas Man Charged in $245K Medicaid FraudHealth — 2dNorth Little Rock resident Marcus Jones, 31, was arrested and charged with felony Medicaid fraud after allegedly billing $245,401 for services not provided and excessive hours. He pleaded not guilty the day after the Sept. 30 charge.

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IJRFlock Deal Pulls Back Curtain On 20 Small-Town Cameras Wired Into Nationwide NetworkDylan Kresak · 4 min · 45m

Kid Rock Releases Single, Plans First Christian Album — Oct 1, 2026Kid Rock released “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)” as the lead single from his first Christian album, “Halfway 2 Jesus,” which is slated for Oct. 17. He says the project grew out of his faith journey and the success of his faith-focused cover of “‘Til You Can’t”; the album is set to blend rock, country and hip-hop, with guest appearances including Eminem.

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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.

Dancing With the Stars eliminates Taylor Hanson after Yacht Rock Night — Sep 30, 2026“Dancing With the Stars” held its first Yacht Rock Night, where Taylor Hanson and pro partner Britt Stewart were eliminated. A recap argued the pair had more to offer and criticized the show’s repeated early exits for Stewart, its only Black woman pro.

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Derek Foss The judges were too harsh on their chemistry when others with less energy stayed safe.

UCLA, Missouri fall in four college volleyball matches — 5dSaint Mary’s edged Kalamazoo in five sets, while Little Rock swept UT Arlington and Michigan State swept UCLA. Ole Miss defeated Missouri 3-1, overcoming the Tigers’ third-set win to close out the match.

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Rachel Meyers Little Rock's sweep of UT Arlington stands out as the most one-sided result in these matches.

Parks Across Five States Offer Trails, RecreationLifestyle — Sep 28, 2026The articles spotlight outdoor recreation across the country, from Maryland’s amenity-filled Walker Mill Regional Park and scenic parks near Branson to hiking trails at Indiana’s Fort Harrison State Park and Ohio’s Christmas Rocks preserve. In Illinois, Rock Springs Conservation Area will host its annual nighttime Treat Trail with candy stops and activities.

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Flood and Beach Hazards Span Carolinas, CaliforniaWeather — 3dThe National Weather Service issued beach hazards statements for Southern California coastal areas, warning of dangerous rip currents, 3- to 6-foot surf and unusually high tides through Friday, with risks of drowning, coastal flooding and erosion. Officials urge beachgoers to stay out of the water and away from rocks and jetties; a separate Cabo travel article also warns visitors to heed local beach flags amid hazardous surf.

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BooksCourage is a teachable skill built on vulnerabilityBrown argues organizations fail from armor and avoidance rather than weak strategy—a vulnerability curriculum IBM and Procter & Gamble adopted directly.38m · 1 reads

B-Side Hit and Posthumous Single Earn All-Time Song Rankings — 6dSeveral classic rock songs continue to earn acclaim on greatest-of-all-time lists: Sanford-Townsend Band’s “Smoke From a Distant Fire” is celebrated as a standout one-hit wonder, while Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart,” Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” and the Allman Brothers Band’s “Whipping Post” remain enduring rock favorites. The stories also trace the songs’ origins and paths to lasting recognition, from “Maggie May” becoming a hit after radio DJs flipped its single to “Whipping Post” growing into an epic live performance.

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Five Films From Different Eras Make All-Time Greats Lists — 6dSeveral acclaimed films are receiving renewed attention in all-time rankings: Hell in the Pacific, E.T., School of Rock, Kramer vs. Kramer and Dead Poets Society. Their distinctions range from Spielberg naming E.T. his favorite of his own films to prominent critics’ and film organizations’ rankings for the other classics.

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Chris Dalton E.T. holds up as Spielberg's best because it captures childhood wonder without any modern effects crutches.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Taylor Swift’s Expanded Album Returns to Billboard 200 No. 1 — 5dTaylor Swift’s expanded album The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore returned to No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 for a 13th nonconsecutive week and debuted atop the U.K. album chart, with its four new songs driving a sharp streaming-fueled sales surge. Tinashe and Kenny Chesney also landed in the U.S. top 10, while U.K. rock acts Keo and Nothing But Thieves placed second and third.

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Nepal DNA labs process 3,685 samples to identify flood victims — 6dNepal’s forensic laboratories are conducting thousands of DNA tests to identify victims of catastrophic flooding triggered by a glacial and rock collapse on the Nepal-China border. Authorities have recovered 1,454 bodies, but only 112 have been identified, while nearly 5,800 people are reported dead or missing across Nepal and China; experts say matching remains with families could take weeks.

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Chris Rock Reveals His 1 Condition for Attending the Oscars Following Will Smith Slap — Sep 8, 2026

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IJRMore Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From MarketLibby Bandelin · 4 min · 11h

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.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

The New Chris Rock: The Comedy Icon on Directing ‘Misty Green’ and Not Returning to the Oscars Unless He’s Nominated — Sep 8, 2026

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Frankie Muniz Describes Six-Week 'Nightmare' After Split — Sep 18, 2026Frankie Muniz, 40, said Sept. 18 the last six weeks have been a "nightmare" after hitting rock bottom, two months after his divorce from Paige Price.

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Tom Gallagher Sounds like a rough stretch but plenty of people bounce back stronger once the dust settles from a split.

Magnolia Oil-Tank Fire Kills Three FirefightersPolitics — Sep 17, 2026Arkansas history on September 19–20 features a spectrum of notable events: Civil War skirmishing near Helena in 1862, the 1883 marriage of future governor George W. Donaghey, and the 1923 Little Rock police murders death sentences; 1944 Magnolia’s oil-fire disaster that claimed three firefighters; the 1957 Central High School desegregation injunction hearing that led to the guards’ withdrawal; and the 1974 Young v. Ethyl Corporation bromine litigation. The dates also record 1863 Cavalry organization at Magnolia, 1917 Fort Smith labor strike, 1942 Jehovah’s Witnesses attack in Little Rock, 1957 legal challenges surrounding Little Rock desegregation, the 1958 vote to keep closed schools, and Kennedy’s Arkansas campaign in 1960.

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Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Tour — Sep 23, 2026After Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour following his pro-Palestinian remarks, resale prices for Sheeran’s upcoming Massachusetts shows fell about 14%–15%, while activists planned protests; reporting cautions that prices often decline as concerts approach. Macklemore, meanwhile, is set to perform a solo show at Red Rocks, where resale tickets have surged in price.

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FaithTapReport names Francis Halzen as 2026 Nobel physics laureateFrancis Halzen of UW-Madison wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize for high-energy neutrino discovery with IceCube's over 5,000 Antarctic detectors.1h · 8 reads

Rock Guitar Solos Gain All-Time Recognition — Sep 10, 2026A wave of iconic guitar solos from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix, and Jeff Beck underscores how improvisation, distinctive tones, and storytelling through strings have shaped rock history, with each artist contributing legendary moments—from Page’s ad-libbed Zeppelin solo to Hendrix’s Woodstock centerpiece and Beck’s instrument-driven emotion in ‘Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers’—that continue to be celebrated in modern rankings and retrospectives.

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Rock History Highlights Dylan, Yes, Fleetwood Mac — Sep 9, 2026The Animals’ House of the Rising Sun became a landmark hit with a male perspective and enduring influence, while Collider’s list spotlights Yes’s near-19-minute Close to the Edge as a benchmark for rock epics, alongside other extended classics. Bob Dylan’s Love and Theft received top critical praise after its 2001 release, Lindsey Buckingham’s Tusk is highlighted as a Fleetwood Mac milestone, and a 2025 piece notes artists who covered Dylan and their deaths, underscoring Dylan’s lasting footprint across generations.

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Pink Floyd Members Reflect on Early Struggles and Lasting Hits — Sep 19, 2026The pieces highlight enduring 1960s–70s rock milestones—from Firefall’s 1977 hit “Just Remember I Love You” and the Chambers Brothers’ 11-minute “Time Has Come Today” to Pink Floyd’s ambitious Ummagumma era and the enduring power of David Gilmour’s guitar on “Hey You.” They also note Roger Waters’ candid reflections on vocal technique’s toll and the band’s transitional, experimental phase shaping their legacy.

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Five Rock Hits Drew From Unexpected Personal Inspirations — Sep 10, 2026The five articles trace the enduring legacies of classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting personal inspirations and breakout chart success: Shannon by Henry Gross was shaped by a meeting with Carl Wilson over a shared dog and completed quickly after grounding himself with ocean sounds, Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band rode a calendar image to a UK top five and a Grammy win, For a Dancer by Jackson Browne emerged from personal loss, Hang On Sloopy by The McCoys became a defining garage-rock hit, and Baby, I Love Your Way by Peter Frampton gained massive popularity after the live Frampton Comes Alive! performance. Together, the pieces emphasize how intimate experiences and live-recorded moments helped these songs achieve lasting cultural resonance.

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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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IJRMother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of DeathLibby Bandelin · 5 min · 13h