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Climate Lawsuits Fail Constitutional And Scientific Review
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The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether municipalities can set national energy policy by forcing oil and gas companies to pay for weather damages purportedly precipitated by carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from combustion of their products.
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Lincoln Memorial Pool Expected Refilled This Week
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President Donald Trump says repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are nearly complete and that it will be refilled this week, following pipe replacement and landscaping work. Trump has blamed vandalism for the damage, while prosecutors and court developments have pointed to flawed contractor work; the case against a man accused of damaging the pool was dismissed.
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Texas State Fair Fire Damages Game Stand
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A fire caused significant damage to a Midway game stand at the State Fair of Texas early Tuesday, but no one was injured and the fair was expected to open as scheduled. Dallas Fire-Rescue said an electrical short caused the blaze, though one report said the cause was still under investigation.
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Alfalfa Market Theft Suspect Arrested After Store Damage
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A 65-year-old man was arrested in Alfalfa, Oregon, after allegedly stealing from a market, confronting customers and damaging the store with his vehicle; he faces multiple charges, including theft, criminal mischief and resisting arrest. Authorities also say he had recently threatened a deputy’s family and that deputies had responded to 11 calls involving him in two weeks.
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Climate Lawsuits Fail Constitutional And Scientific Review
Angela Wheeler · 5 min · 1h
Hurricane Isaias Prompts Southeast Emergency Preparations
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Officials across the Gulf Coast are urging residents to prepare now for Tropical Storm Isaias, which could strengthen into a hurricane and bring heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds, power outages and hazardous travel beginning Friday. Residents are advised to secure supplies and outdoor items, plan for outages and evacuations, follow trusted forecasts, and avoid waiting until the last minute to leave; emergency agencies and the Salvation Army are coordinating response preparations.
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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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55 Myanmar Schools Reopen; US Campuses Plan Returns
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Schools in Hawaii, New Jersey, Iowa and Myanmar are reopening after storm flooding or water-related damage; in Myanmar, 55 of 56 flood-affected schools have resumed classes. At Ardmore High School, repairs to classrooms damaged by a leak are nearly complete, with students expected to return after fall break.
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Naples Flooding Strands 22 Cars, Roads Clear
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Heavy rain flooded downtown Naples, Florida, stranding vehicles and prompting towing crews to remove dozens of cars; police reported 26 flooded-vehicle calls and 22 tows. The water receded and roads reopened by Thursday, though owners faced potential costly engine and electrical damage.
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Crashes bring down power lines across multiple roads
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Several crashes brought down utility poles or power lines: a single-vehicle crash in Fairfax, Vermont, damaged a pole, while a crash in Canton, Connecticut, closed Route 44 as crews addressed downed wires. In New Zealand, a truck-and-tractor collision damaged a pole and left 68 properties without power; no significant injuries were reported in the Canton or New Zealand crashes.
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Fireball Streaks Across Arizona, California Skies
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A bright fireball streaked across the Southwest sky early Tuesday, with cameras in Arizona and California’s Big Bear Valley capturing the event. Arizona footage showed a vivid green flash that appeared to break apart near the horizon; no damage or impacts were reported.
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Hidden advantages, not raw talent, create extraordinary success
Extraordinary achievement rests on birth timing, rare practice doors, family culture, and accumulated opportunity more than pure merit or grit.
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Strong earthquake jolts Davao Occidental, Mindanao
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A shallow earthquake struck Mindanao on Thursday, with estimates ranging from magnitude 5.7 to 6.4; Phivolcs said significant damage was not expected but warned that aftershocks were possible. Shaking was reported across parts of the region, and officials urged residents to remain alert.
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Longview police identify Audrey Smith in fatal hit-and-run
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Longview police identified Audrey Smith, 43, as the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on Alpine Road and say she has an active warrant for accident causing death. Investigators are seeking information about her whereabouts and a Subaru Crosstrek believed to have severe damage to its right front.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Lawsuit alleges funeral home showed wrong body
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A South Carolina woman is suing Ocean View Funeral Home, alleging it displayed an unknown person dressed in her mother’s clothing during an open-casket viewing. The family returned later that day to view the mother’s body, and the lawsuit seeks a refund of funeral costs and additional damages; the funeral home has not publicly commented on the claims.
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Flooding, Water Disruptions Close Schools Across Regions
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Heavy rains from a tropical wave triggered flooding and landslides across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, initially forcing all schools to close. Most schools were set to resume in-person classes the next day, while 15 remained closed because of water-supply problems, damage or use as an emergency shelter.
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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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EXCLUSIVE: Viral Meme Mocking MAGA Hardliners Was Made By America First Conservative
Jack McGeever · 8 min · 2h
Boil Water Advisories Affect Savannah, Titusville, Biggar
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Savannah issued a precautionary boil-water advisory for about 100 homes near East Gwinnett Street, between Pennsylvania and Minnesota avenues, after fiber-installation work damaged a water main. Residents should boil water for at least one minute before drinking or using it for food preparation until the city lifts the advisory.
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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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Asheville Charges Third Suspect in April Shooting
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Asheville police have charged Trevon Demarkus Stone, the third suspect in an April shooting on Atkinson Street that wounded one person and damaged vehicles. Two other suspects—a 20-year-old man and a juvenile—were previously charged; Stone is in federal custody on unrelated charges.
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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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Santa Rosa Man Charged in School-Area Arson
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A 27-year-old Santa Rosa man, Argenis Mauricio Paez, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of arson after witnesses said he started two vegetation fires near Roseland Accelerated Middle School. Officers extinguished one fire before it reached a tree; neither fire caused injuries or structural damage.
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Engineer Sentenced 32 Months for Bitcoin Extortion
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Former infrastructure engineer Daniel Rhyne was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to sabotaging his New Jersey employer’s network and demanding 20 bitcoin, then worth about $750,000. Using privileged access, he deleted administrator accounts and changed passwords across thousands of devices, locking employees out and threatening further damage if the ransom was not paid.
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Filipino Cardinal Tagle Becomes First Asian Dean
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 8, 2026, approved Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 69, as the first Asian dean of the College of Cardinals, succeeding Giovanni Battista Re, 92.
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Multi-State Pickup Crashes Kill One, Injure Two
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A 59-year-old Sarasota man was seriously injured when his pickup overturned in the median of Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County after he swerved to avoid slower traffic. He was not wearing a seat belt; no other injuries or vehicle damage were reported.
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Restaurants Reopen; Others Plan Return
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Several restaurants and a pub are reopening or preparing to reopen after closures caused by fires, health-code violations or other disruptions. The updates include rebuilt and remodeled restaurants in North Carolina and Kentucky, a Kansas City steakhouse still repairing fire-related water damage, and a Northampton pub announcing its return.
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Salvation Army thrift stores reopen, expand
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Salvation Army thrift stores are undergoing changes in several communities: Redding’s store has reopened after flood damage, Victoria is adding a second location, Joplin is seeking volunteers to process a surge in donations, and Springfield plans to close its store while looking for a replacement. The stores help fund local services, including rehabilitation, housing and food programs.
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Alabama, Florida Utilities Prepare for Gulf Storm
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Utilities across Alabama and northwest Florida are preparing crews and supplies for a potentially damaging Gulf storm, with Alabama Power ready to restore outages once conditions are safe. Officials urge residents to monitor local alerts, prepare for power loss, take shelter during severe weather, and stay away from downed lines; Florida officials also advise securing bins to prevent them from blowing or washing away.
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Stormzy races the beach a year after Niall Harbison saved him from a car crash
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German Shepherd mix Stormzy returns healthy and running to the Thailand rescue that nursed him after brain damage. His new family brought him back; Niall Harbison shared the visit.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 15h
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