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Stapleton Postpones Three Tour Shows Over Flu
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Chris Stapleton postponed the final three shows of his All-American Road Show tour after coming down with the flu. The Lincoln concert is rescheduled for Oct. 26, and the two Kansas City shows for Oct. 14 and 15; tickets will be honored, with refunds available to fans who cannot attend under the stated purchase policies.
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Three rollover crashes send people to hospitals
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A cyclist in Columbia, Missouri, was rescued from beneath an overturned vehicle after a crash on Business Loop 70 and taken to a trauma center; the collision briefly closed part of the road. Separate overturn crashes in Cheshire and Peterborough also sent drivers or passengers to hospitals, with roads closed or emergency crews responding at the scenes.
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Major road closures expected across three states
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A damaged Hamilton Avenue bridge over I-65 in Nashville will be demolished and replaced, requiring overnight lane restrictions and a full interstate closure in both directions beginning Oct. 16. Drivers should use posted detours, including I-40, I-440 and I-24 for through traffic and nearby crossings such as Chestnut Street or Wedgewood Avenue; work is expected to continue into December.
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Penguins Tie Flyers Shutout Mark, Set Road Record
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— Oct 1, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the 2026-27 NHL season with a 7-0 road shutout of the Philadelphia Flyers. Nick Robertson scored twice, Evgeni Malkin and three others also scored, and Arturs Silovs stopped all 19 shots; the victory reportedly set an NHL record for the largest road shutout in a season opener.
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
Sean Moran · 7 min · 1h
Columbus Shootings Leave Three Dead, Several Injured
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A shooting on Barnett Road in east Columbus early Sunday left 39-year-old Jeffrey Scott Amaker dead and another person critically injured. Police say a suspect fled in a damaged gray or silver sedan and are asking the public for information as the investigation continues.
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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI Era
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AI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.
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Thailand declares two-day holiday in Bangkok amid severe flooding
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— Sep 27, 2026
Thailand ordered two-day holidays across Bangkok and three provinces after nearly 300mm of rain in 48 hours flooded roads near Don Mueang Airport and left Bangkok a declared disaster zone.
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Elena Vasquez
The holiday might help with flooded roads, but pushing ahead with that election court ruling during it feels like asking for trouble.
Boise State beats Western Michigan 32-7
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— Sep 24, 2026
Boise State rebounded from its loss to South Dakota with a dominant 32-7 road win over Western Michigan, powered by Dylan Riley’s career-high 138 rushing yards and Maddux Madsen’s three touchdown passes. The matchup was billed as a pivotal contest between Group of Six College Football Playoff contenders, and Boise State improved to 3-1 while Western Michigan fell to 2-2.
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Duke Rallies Past Illinois 31-27
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— Sep 12, 2026
Duke rallied from an early deficit to beat Illinois 31-27 on the road, powered by Nate Sheppard’s 147 rushing yards and three touchdowns as Walker Eget delivered a more efficient, turnover-free performance. Illinois’ Collin Dixon and Katin Houser kept the Illini competitive in the first half, but Duke’s defense stiffened in the second half and made crucial stops to seal the win, even as Eget left briefly with an injury before returning.
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Priya Raman
Sheppard’s three touchdowns made all the difference after that slow start. Illinois looked strong early but the Duke defense stepped up when it mattered.
Three Die in Separate Crashes Across Florida, Texas
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— Oct 3, 2026
A 42-year-old Odessa, Florida, motorcyclist was killed on I-75 after a motorcycle collision left riders in the roadway and a passing car struck him. In two separate Odessa, Texas, crashes, a motorcyclist died after a driver entered an intersection without yielding, and a pickup driver was killed when his truck rear-ended a slowing 18-wheeler.
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Trump in Tennessee: ‘I Could Say the Stupidest Things and You’d Clap’
President Donald Trump knows his audience. While speaking Saturday in Tennessee, the president boldly claimed, “I could say the stupidest things and you’d clap.” Trump was in Tennessee to stump for Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), who Trump said are doing well in their U.S. Senate and governor races, respectively. “What am I doing in Tennessee?” Trump asked. “So, th
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Three Years After October 7, Conflict’s Effects Persist
World
— Oct 2, 2026
A year after the Gaza ceasefire began, continued attacks, displacement and widespread destruction have left Palestinians far from recovery; Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa says the war has devastated the economy and calls for reconstruction. Hamas’s agreement to decommission its weapons and transfer governing responsibilities under a proposed roadmap marks a strategic shift, but Israel has rejected moving forward, citing doubts about the group’s intentions.
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Florida Teens Save Stranded Driver Suffering Heart Attack
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— May 15, 2026
Three South Florida teenagers are being praised after a simple act of kindness helped save a stranded driver who suddenly suffered a heart attack on the side of the road. According to the New York Post , Brody Murray…
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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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20 Hospitalized After Church Camp Bus Overturns in Southern California Mountains
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— Nov 10, 2025
Twenty people were hospitalized, including three with major injuries, after a bus carrying teens back from a church camp overturned on a winding mountain road in Southern California, authorities said Monday. According…
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Small Plane Crashes Onto Roadway In Boca Raton, Florida
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— Apr 11, 2025
A small plane crashed in Boca Raton, Florida, onto the road on Friday morning leaving three people dead. According to Fox News , the police and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the crash which was a…
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Three Men Killed in Wheathampstead Hertfordshire Two-Vehicle Crash
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— Jul 23, 2026
A two-vehicle crash on Cory Wright Way in Wheathampstead involving a silver Vauxhall Astra and a grey BMW 840i killed three men in their 30s to 50s and left the BMW driver seriously injured, with conditions of the victims and ongoing investigations being reported by multiple outlets; police have appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage as road closures were lifted.
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America First Is Good Policy For Our National Parks
Curtis Schube · 4 min · 2h
Peters Extends Homer Streak as Sox Top Rangers
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— Aug 26, 2026
Tristan Peters extended his MLB rookie-record five-game homer streak, tying a White Sox franchise mark with a two-run shot that helped Chicago beat Texas 10-4. Peters totaled three hits and three RBIs as the White Sox moved past the slump, while the Rangers continued a road-woes stretch and search for consistency against division rivals.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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California’s Non-Compliance Led To Fatal Crash Involving Illegal Migrant Trucker, DOT Says
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— Oct 24, 2025
California’s non-compliance with federal directives paved the way for an illegal migrant truck driver to remain on American roads and allegedly kill three people in a horrific highway accident in the state, according to…
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Families of Idaho College Murder Victims Point Out Major Problem as House Is Demolished: ‘Stop This Madness’
Opinion
— Dec 30, 2023
The three-story rental house where four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered last November was demolished on Thursday. A crew tore down the home at 1122 King Road, where Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves…
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Ohio State routs Ball State 56-3 ahead of Texas showdown
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— Sep 6, 2026
Ohio State rolled past Ball State 56-3, with Jeremiah Smith delivering a one-handed 48-yard first-quarter grab and finishing with 151 receiving yards, while Julian Sayin racked up 320 passing yards and three touchdowns as the Buckeyes cruised. The program is already riding Heisman buzz for its star trio—Smith, Sayin and Bo Jackson—and eyes their next test on the road at Texas.
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Sam Okafor
Sayin quietly having a great day, 320 yards and 3 TDs against anybody is solid production.
Montero shines as Tigers beat Cubs in Chicago
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— Jul 23, 2026
Keider Montero anchored his return to Detroit’s rotation with 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball and eight strikeouts, helping the Tigers to a 5-1 win over the Cubs at Wrigley as Hao-Yu Lee delivered a pivotal three-run homer. The victory capped a strong road trip for Detroit, moving them within 4 1/2 games of the AL Wild Card and highlighting their continued climb after the All-Star break alongside Torkelson’s contributions.
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Ten instincts keep your world picture decades out of date
Ordinary people and Nobel laureates alike score worse than random chance on basic facts about global poverty and progress.
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Rays end skid, beat Orioles 3-1
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— Aug 23, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays avoided a series sweep against the Baltimore Orioles as Nick Martinez pitched six scoreless innings on just one hit to earn his 13th win, with the Rays breaking through in the sixth inning on a three-run burst that included Chandler Simpson's run-scoring single. The win trimmed Tampa Bay's lead in the AL East and keeps the Rays focused on extending their margin, with Martinez having several strong outings amid a season-long pattern of strong road starts.
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Blind Dog, 13, Lost for Three Weeks – Finally Found in Roadside Ditch, Reunited with Relieved Family
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— Jul 11, 2022
Three weeks is a long time for a pet to go missing. So much can happen in that amount of time, most of it bad. When 13-year-old LuLu, a golden retriever from Sitka, Alaska, was gone for three weeks, a positive outcome…
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Former Education Leader Publishes Boundary-Spanning Guide
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— Jul 24, 2026
Kitty Wooley's From Networking to Boundary Spanning argues that collaboration across organizational silos is the responsibility of professionals at all levels and provides a practical roadmap for early- and mid-career staff to connect people, ideas, and resources across departments. Drawing on nearly three decades in higher education and the U.S. Department of Education, the book shows how boundary spanning can boost organizational effectiveness while opening opportunities for personal and career growth.
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