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Hurricane in Brela, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
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Arlington County Sues to Block Trump’s 250-Foot Arch
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Arlington County sued Oct. 8, 2026, to block a proposed 250-foot arch at Memorial Circle, naming Interior, Burgum and the National Park Service.
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California County Drops Restrictions On Red Dot Sights, Weapon Lights For Concealed Carry After Lawsuit
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A California county agreed Thursday to end enforcement of restrictions about which firearms and accessories could be used by those with concealed carry permits.
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Gulf Coast counties prepare sandbag sites for Isaias
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Communities in Mississippi and Florida are opening sandbag distribution sites as Tropical Storm Isaias threatens heavy rain and possible flooding. Leon County and Tallahassee are offering staffed locations and asking households to take no more than 15 bags, while Destin and Hancock County are also making sandbags available.
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EPA Shelves Biden’s Chemical Spill Rule Until 2030 And Strips Its Climate Mandates
Simon August · 6 min · 8h
Two Candidates Seek to Replace Retiring Washoe County Clerk in 2026
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Nevada’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election will include contests for state Assembly, Washoe County School Board and Commission, and county clerk, among other races; early voting is scheduled for Oct. 17–30, with counties able to begin mailing ballots Oct. 5. The Washoe County clerk race pits Democrat Sean McDowell against Republican Duane Meyer, while other local matchups include Natha Anderson versus Trista Gomez and Jon Killoran versus Marie Rodriguez.
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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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Arizona AG sues TikTok over alleged youth addiction
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Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues TikTok in Maricopa County, alleging company leaders concealed research on addictive effects on youth.
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Counties Seek Bids, Munson Runs for Reelection
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Shawano County has opened contractor bids for its courthouse project, with proposals covering construction, building systems and related work. Officials will verify bid scopes and qualifications before recommending awards to the county’s property committee and full board.
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Bexar County Voter Site Restored After Registration-Deadline Outage
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Bexar County’s elections website went down for about an hour on the final day to register for the November election, then came back online after the county’s vendor resolved the issue. The county did not identify the cause and extended office hours to help voters register and update their information.
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Counties confront rising property tax concerns
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Local governments and homeowners face mounting property-tax pressures from rising property assessments, constrained tax caps, and budget needs: Suffolk County town leaders want New York to revisit its 2% cap, while officials in Kenosha and Cook County have proposed or signaled higher taxes. In Hocking County, rising home values are a key driver of larger bills, and Washington County residents have been warned of possible sharp increases next year; Cook County’s proposed budget cuts drew criticism that future tax hikes may still be needed.
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Meltdowns mean a disconnected brain you can help wire
Parents and caregivers who meet tantrums with logic alone get a brain-based reason to connect first and turn everyday upsets into integration practice.
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Candidates discuss local issues at forums
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St. Joseph County sheriff candidates Rod Laureys and Scott Ruszkowski discussed gun violence, mental health response, jail ministry and immigration at a community forum in South Bend. Both emphasized community cooperation and engagement as voters weigh who should lead the county’s law enforcement agency.
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Fall Festivals, Concerts Span U.S. Communities
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Weekend offerings range from major Tampa concerts and Augusta live music to fall festivals, markets and family activities in Ocean County and Santa Cruz County. Sarasota’s Oktoberfest returns as a two-day celebration combining Bavarian food and music with rowing and new dragon boat races.
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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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Trump Proposes Florida Presidential Retreat
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Trump's attorney proposed designating Trump International Golf Club a U.S. Presidential Golf Course; Palm Beach County is seriously considering the Sept. 3 plan and consulting the GSA.
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Obama Endorses Crowley for Wisconsin Governor
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Obama endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Wisconsin governor. Crowley would become the state's first Black governor if elected.
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Bird Flu Confirmed in Racine County Flock
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Wisconsin officials confirmed highly pathogenic bird flu in a backyard poultry flock in Racine County and euthanized the birds, which will not enter the food supply. The virus is highly contagious, and authorities urged livestock owners to strengthen biosecurity and keep poultry indoors when possible.
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America’s War On Cartels Gets A War On Terror Makeover
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 8h
Orange County Schools Plan Early Dismissal Drill
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Pine Bush and Newburgh schools will dismiss students 15 minutes early on Oct. 9 for an Orange County emergency early-dismissal drill. Newburgh says young children and special education students must be met at the bus by a responsible person at least middle-school age.
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What were you actually built to do?
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Not the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.
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Police: Driver fell asleep before buggy crash kills Amish woman, horse
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A 22-year-old Amish woman and her horse were killed when a car struck her horse-drawn buggy in Sanilac County, Michigan. State police say the driver, a 55-year-old man, apparently fell asleep at the wheel.
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Gun Control Groups Cite Firearm Suits in Supreme Court Climate Brief
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Anti-Second Amendment groups got involved in a landmark climate case months before the first lawyer entered the Supreme Court's chambers to deliver oral arguments in Suncor Energy v. Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County.
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Virginia districts report full school accreditation
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Public school divisions in Henrico, Warren County, Virginia Beach, Suffolk and Chesapeake all reported full state accreditation in Virginia’s latest results. Henrico and Chesapeake nearly tripled their Distinguished-school totals, Suffolk increased from two to six, and Warren County’s A.S. Rhodes Elementary ranked among the state’s top 20 schools for score improvement.
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Three Fatal ATV Crashes Reported in New York, Minnesota
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Two men died in separate ATV crashes in Minnesota: one was found after his vehicle went over a large drop-off in Olmsted County, and another was ejected after losing control in Isanti County. Authorities have not publicly identified either man; investigators said the Isanti County victim was not wearing protective equipment.
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The Eucharistic Miracle of Chirattakonam
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Underground Electrical Fire Closes Downtown Tallahassee Roads, Courthouse
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An underground electrical fire near the Leon County Courthouse damaged roads in downtown Tallahassee, prompting daylong street closures and a planned power outage that could affect traffic signals and nearby buildings. Officials urged the public to avoid the area; the courthouse and county annex were closed, and detention-center visitation was temporarily suspended.
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Fire weather alerts span three states
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The National Weather Service issued fire-weather alerts for parts of California and Nevada, including Friday’s heightened fire danger in Surprise Valley and eastern Lassen County, and a Saturday watch for Southern Mono County. Separate watches also cover parts of northeast Wyoming and Nevada, where dry conditions and gusty winds could help fires spread quickly; officials urge residents to avoid spark-producing activities and monitor updates.
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Police Issue Scam Warnings Across Four States
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Police and county officials in Cortland, Thurston County and Casper warn that scammers are sending fake permit or city-service invoices demanding wire transfers. Residents should not pay or click links in unexpected invoices; instead, verify them directly with the relevant agency using independently confirmed contact information.
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Flock Deal Pulls Back Curtain On 20 Small-Town Cameras Wired Into Nationwide Network
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The fine print behind 20 surveillance cameras in northern West Virginia points to a reach far beyond county lines.
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Local Boards Review Projects, Approve Rezoning
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County commissioners across several communities approved a Natrona County property-layout change amid neighbors’ access and drainage objections, and heard plans and updates on workforce attraction, regional transportation and economic development, and downtown Fort Wayne programs. The briefings emphasized local investment, quality of life, and connecting residents and businesses with opportunities.
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Anthropic’s AI Sent Police A False Report Of A Homicide
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 10h
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