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Trump says biased outlets must be fair and he must block fake news — Sep 22, 2026In this 76-second clip President Donald J. Trump states that biased news outlets have an obligation to be fair and that he has an obligation not to allow fake news. The video is circulating widely. @WhiteHouse

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Chris Dalton Everyone benefits when news stays factual, but presidents blocking coverage sets a bad example for future ones.

Unions warn Mamdani NYPD force review won't improve safety — 3hAfter a justified 2024 shooting and an officer’s disability retirement, Mayor Mamdani ordered the first comprehensive use-of-force review in a decade. Police unions say the move appeases his base and ignores CCRB bias.

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Sam Okafor If the CCRB already shows bias against officers, folding that into the review will just waste time and lower morale.

Columbus Day critics accused of anti-Italian bias1 source — 20h

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Republican emails went to spam. Google denies it was political bias.2 sources — 4d

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DOJ files misconduct complaints against seven Minnesota judges over immigration interviews — Sep 30, 2026The Justice Department filed judicial misconduct complaints against nearly all active federal judges in Minnesota over interviews discussing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, alleging their remarks showed bias and breached ethics rules. It also urged them to recuse themselves from Department of Homeland Security cases, while judges defended speaking publicly about judicial independence and the rule of law.

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Marcus Bell Judges speaking out about due process in immigration cases isn't misconduct, it's their duty to uphold the rule of law against overreach.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

EEOC sues Harvard to obtain faculty hiring records in bias probe — Sep 30, 2026The EEOC sued Harvard in federal court to compel it to provide hiring records for an investigation into alleged discrimination against white, Asian, male and heterosexual applicants and employees. Harvard says it has responded to the inquiry and argues the investigation is an overbroad, retaliatory effort by the Trump administration.

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California Court Orders Return of 650,000 Seized Ballots — Sep 24, 2026California Supreme Court unanimously ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco to return about 650,000 ballots, ruling his seizure from a 2025 special election unlawful.

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Maya Lindstrom The court was right to stop the sheriff from interfering with official election procedures.

Texas Plans Sixth Execution, Second in Week — Sep 22, 2026Texas is poised to execute Ker’Sean Olajuwa Ramey by lethal injection for the 2005 Edna triple-murder, occurring a week after his co-defendant LeJames Norman was put to death. Ramey’s appeals have challenged jury racial bias and his counsel’s effectiveness, while officials note the case heightens Texas’ ongoing slate of executions this year.

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Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times in Wyoming — Sep 17, 2026A Punjabi Sikh truck driver, Gurvinder Singh, was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area and a 45-year-old man, Andrew Kris Bzdak, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, though motive remains unknown. Civil rights groups including CAIR and the American Sikh Council are calling for a transparent investigation into possible racial or religious bias, linking the attack to a controversial DHS social media post about “Mr Singh” that was later removed.

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Casting Calls Span Seven U.S. Cities — Sep 16, 2026Stacker’s current-city roundups show ongoing Casting Networks listings across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Atlanta for short films, feature films, reality TV, game shows, and even a music video, with roles such as Lyna, Leon, Bianca, Tom, Callie, and other ensemble parts. The listings vary in compensation, including SAG SCALE and non-union rates, and repeatedly feature recurring roles like Lyna (Minor) and the Unique Couples/Transformation shows, underscoring broad local acting opportunities.

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Tom Gallagher Those Lyna and Unique Couples roles keep coming up everywhere. Seems like they want the same type of people over and over.

Hall, Woodford Win 2026 Nobel Economics Prize — 12hHall (Stanford) and Woodford (Columbia) won the 2026 Nobel economics prize Oct. 12 for microfoundations of macro stabilisation; worth 12 million crowns.

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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.

UAE prosecutors say Omani co-pilot tried to crash Flydubai jet into Tel AvivWorld — 4dUAE prosecutors say a Flydubai co-pilot tried to seize flight FZ1073 and crash it into Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, but the captain, crew and passengers intervened and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Separate media reports allege he had considered an earlier attempt and raise questions about whether warnings about his radicalization and screening failures were addressed; investigations are continuing.

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Riyadh Airport Strike Kills 12 as U.S. Weighs Action — 5dSyria is weighing Saudi Arabia’s request for military help against Yemen’s Houthis, potentially ranging from defensive support to deploying troops alongside Saudi-backed forces; President Ahmed al-Sharaa has not publicly approved a deployment. U.S. officials reportedly do not oppose the plan, but analysts and officials warn it could deepen sectarian tensions and expose Syria—still recovering from civil war—to new risks.

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Saudi Arabia plans to expand oil pipeline capacity to 10 million barrels per dayBusiness — 12hAt Riyadh’s WPC Energy Congress, Prince Abdulaziz said Saudi oil pipeline capacity will hit 10 million bpd in two to three years, with 1.2 million more possible within weeks.

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Houthi Riyadh Airport Attack Kills 12 — 3dPakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on airports in Riyadh and Abha that killed civilians and injured dozens, and urged the Houthis to stop. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia’s security under the Makkah defense pact, which links Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye in mutual defense.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Turbulence Diverts Colombia-NYC Flight to Miami; Eight HospitalizedWeather — 3dEight passengers were taken to hospitals after an Avianca Colombia-to-New York flight hit severe turbulence and diverted to Miami.

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Fresh Strike Reported at Riyadh Airport — 4dA Saudi Arabian Airlines plane was heavily damaged while parked at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport during a Houthi missile attack, though reports differed on whether it was struck directly or hit by interception debris. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted missiles, while the attacks disrupted flights and debris reportedly damaged nearby buildings.

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Iran-Backed Militants Increase Pressure on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince2 sources — 21h

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Houthi Attacks Kill Three at Saudi AirportsWorld — 6dHouthi attacks struck airports in Jazan and Najran in southern Saudi Arabia, injuring three people and causing material damage. Saudi authorities said emergency teams responded and are assessing the damage while taking steps to protect airport passengers and staff.

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Lane Closures, Reopenings Reported Across Four StatesAuto — 4dConstruction and crash-related lane restrictions affected roads in Delaware, Texas, Missouri and Virginia, with closures reported near Camden, Georgetown, Tyler, Columbia and Stafford. Some crash scenes later reopened or partially reopened, while other restrictions remained active at the time of the reports.

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Officials Schedule Open Houses on Housatonic Cleanup and Water ProjectsEnvironment — 4dCommunities in Lenox, Chennai, Columbia and Charlottesville are being invited to open houses or public meetings on local concerns, including the Housatonic River cleanup plan, water and sewer complaints, road and sidewalk projects, and water-main replacement. The events offer residents opportunities to review plans, ask questions or submit feedback.

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Houthis Launch Missiles At Riyadh Airport, Causing Multiple Injuries — 2dExplosions rocked the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh after Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles Saturday at King Khalid International Airport.

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey Activate Defense PactWorld — Oct 3, 2026Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to activate collective-defense measures under the Mecca alliance and swiftly deploy previously agreed forces and military capabilities to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks. The move puts Pakistan’s defense commitments to Riyadh to the test after Islamabad had earlier said a military response was not under discussion.

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Craig Melvin Receives Inaugural Columbia Community Medal — 5dToday co-host Craig Melvin received Columbia, South Carolina’s inaugural Ripples of Impact honor for his contributions to the community, prompting his absence from the morning show’s Thursday broadcast. On his return, he became emotional discussing the recognition and fellow honorees, including basketball star A’ja Wilson.

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