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One dead, Six Flags Goliath evacuated
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One person died Oct. 12 at Six Flags Over Georgia after witnesses said a man fell from Goliath and hit the car three times; riders were evacuated and the park closed.
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Greta Thunberg Joins French Students Amid Nationwide Protests
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Greta Thunberg, 23, joined French students outside Lycee Paul Eluard in Saint-Denis on Oct. 13 as about 200 schools closed amid nationwide protests.
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Five Coffee Shops Announce Closures Across Four Locations
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Several coffee shops are preparing to close: Columbia’s Immaculate Consumption plans to shut Nov. 20 after more than three decades, Greenpoint’s Kaleidoscope Coffee will close next month amid nearby competition, and Carrick-on-Shannon’s Sonnies’ Coffee House and Singapore’s OldTown White Coffee outlet in Kallang Wave Mall are closing after their leases were not renewed. OldTown’s final day is Oct. 11, 2026; Sonnies has not announced a closing date.
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Penn State Recommends Closing 47 Degree Programs
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Penn State has recommended closing 47 of its 403 undergraduate degree programs after a university-wide review, citing low enrollment and other factors; 784 students are enrolled in the affected programs, and 24 would remain available through another college. The recommendations still require Faculty Senate review and final approval, with teach-out plans intended to help current students finish their degrees.
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
Simon August · 4 min · 13h
Trump jokes about examining Senator Husted
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President Trump joked at an Ohio rally that he examined Sen. Jon Husted’s physique—including his backside and hands—to verify Husted’s reputation as a standout college football player. Trump used the event to rally support for Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy as Husted faces Democrat Sherrod Brown in a closely contested Senate race.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Iran Says US Response to Hormuz Terms Insufficient
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Iran's Mohsen Rezaei said Sunday the US response to seven Hormuz conditions is insufficient; the strait stays closed and talks are off until they are met.
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Vance Schedules Michigan Rally and CBS Town Hall on Midterms
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Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to hold a midterm rally in Monroe, Michigan, on Oct. 15, as Republicans campaign ahead of the November election and a closely watched Senate race. He is also set to take questions from Michigan voters at a CBS town hall airing Oct. 17, covering issues including affordability, immigration and the war with Iran.
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Trump Unveils GOP’s Closing Midterm Message
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With the midterm elections approaching, President Trump is campaigning for Republicans amid intraparty criticism and concerns that the Iran war and rising living costs could hurt the party; GOP leaders, meanwhile, say his message on the economy, border security and crime is energizing their base. Trump is also weighing further involvement in the regional conflict as he campaigns in Ohio, while a judge has ruled against his administration over midterm ads.
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Bears coach says Caleb Williams making progress toward possible return
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After a 31-7 Packers loss, Ben Johnson says Caleb Williams is on track from a Grade 2 hamstring; Atlanta return is close.
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Hildegard of Bingen Writes Scivias and Heals Patients
Abbess records visions and treats the sick with herbal medicine.
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Haynes, The Dump Set to Close 12 Stores
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Family-owned Haynes Furniture and The Dump are permanently closing all 12 stores across five states, ending a 128-year retail business. Liquidation sales have begun, and executive chairman E.J. Strelitz thanked generations of customers and employees while pledging support for workers during the transition.
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Dollar Near 18-Month High Before US Inflation Data
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Dollar index near 102 holds close to an 18-month high ahead of Wednesday CPI; Fed hold odds near 82% as Brent falls 1.4% on Trump energy ceasefire claim.
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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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Sanders, Jackson Rally Across Maine Senate Tour
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Bernie Sanders rallied in Bangor with Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson in a closely watched race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate.
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“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” — Thomas Edison, Inventor, 1847–1931
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Kentucky Crashes Close Roads, Injure Cyclist
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A bicyclist suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Lexington, while a separate three-vehicle rollover on I-165 near Owensboro caused minor scrapes and temporarily closed the highway. Two crashes on I-75 North in Lexington, including one that injured a person, also temporarily blocked lanes.
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Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 14h
NYT: By Golly, Angela Paxton May Be Closing the Deal in Texas
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Yourlist
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Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Road disruptions reported across four U.S. cities
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Mankato will close the Augusta Drive and Premier Drive intersection for about two weeks starting Friday for sanitary sewer manhole replacement. Neighborhood access will be maintained via a designated detour, weather permitting.
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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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Santa Rosa Schools Plan Wednesday Return After Isaias
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Santa Rosa County planned to reopen schools Oct. 14 after Hurricane Isaias, following state direction, while officials assessed storm damage and campus safety. Damaged schools, debris-blocked roads and bus access posed significant challenges, and any campus deemed unsafe would remain closed.
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Early-Season Snow Reaches Western Ski Areas
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Early-season snow has dusted Yellowstone and other mountain areas, with some Yellowstone roads temporarily closed. More substantial high-elevation snowfall is expected as storm moisture moves through.
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Most business rules waste time—stay small and ship incomplete
Conventional plans, funding, growth targets, and long hours usually hurt more than they help, so constraints and speed beat preparation.
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Homeless woman killed crossing Ocala street, crash under investigation
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A 54-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing West Silver Springs Boulevard near Southwest Third Avenue in downtown Ocala early Monday, police said. Eastbound lanes between North Pine Avenue and Southwest Second Avenue were closed as officers investigated, and drivers were urged to take alternate routes.
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One Seriously Injured in El Paso US 54 Crash
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One person was seriously injured in a crash Saturday afternoon on southbound U.S. 54 in El Paso near the Pershing exit and Fred Wilson. The crash briefly closed lanes and prompted traffic diversions; the cause remains under investigation.
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
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A rising open-source American artificial intelligence (AI) industry seeks to challenge the prevailing narrative that companies and consumers must choose between closed, frontier labs and Chinese alternatives.
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Jets activate Tim Patrick from injured reserve ahead of Browns game
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Tim Patrick makes his Jets debut Sunday after the Oct. 10 IR activation with no injury designation, closing a groin absence that began in week-one practices.
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Isaias Brings Flooding, Outages Across Southeast
Weather
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Ahead of Hurricane Isaias, the Port of Mobile suspended vessel and terminal operations while Alabama coastal parks, offices and other facilities closed and events were canceled. Officials said restrictions and reopening plans would depend on storm conditions and post-storm safety assessments.
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Iran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 14h
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