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The Ground Acquires Elephants, Plans Portland ReturnBusiness — 2dThe Ground will take a majority stake in Elephants Delicatessen; the deli plans an early 2027 return to Uptown Shopping Center, site of its 1979 start.

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72-Bay Topgolf Breaks Ground for Pediatric CareHealth — 3dValley Children's and Topgolf broke ground on a 72-bay Madera County venue, Topgolf's first children's hospital tie-up, with profits slated for pediatric care.

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Roanoke Breaks Ground on $103.7M Hotel, Convention CenterBusiness — 2dRoanoke has broken ground on The Cade, a 205-room Hilton Curio Collection hotel and publicly owned convention center planned for downtown. The roughly $100 million public-private project is supported by a voter-approved $62 million bond and state tax incentives, with construction expected to take about 23 months.

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Solar Projects Break Ground in Arizona, Nevada — 3dSunPower has broken ground on the first phase of a solar power system for a new AI data center in Reno, Nevada. The company says the complex installation will help expand its capabilities in commercial projects with demanding performance requirements.

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Purdue, Elanco Break Ground on Indianapolis Research InstituteHealth — 3dPurdue University and Elanco have broken ground on a planned 150,000-square-foot One Health Research Institute in Indianapolis, bringing together researchers, industry partners and veterinary resources to develop and commercialize innovations spanning animal, human, plant and environmental health. The facility is intended to translate research into tools for farmers and strengthen the food supply chain, with operations expected by 2030.

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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.

Dolly Parton’s Five-Layer Casserole Uses Pantry Staples — 2dDolly Parton shared a love of hearty, unfussy Southern cooking, including her mother’s chicken and dumplings, which she often made for cast and crew. Her five-ingredient layered casserole—made with ground beef, potatoes, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers—reflects the same practical, crowd-pleasing approach to comfort food.

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Storms, Hurricane Isaias Disrupt Florida FlightsWeather — 3dThunderstorms have caused thousands of U.S. flight delays and cancellations, with Florida airports including Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa particularly affected; the FAA warned that storm-related delays, reroutings or traffic restrictions may continue, though its advisory did not call for airport closures or a general ground stop. Tropical Storm Isaias was also expected to strengthen and bring further travel disruptions as it approached Florida.

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UNC Health Begins 48-Acre Campus ConstructionHealth — 3dUNC Health has broken ground on a 48-acre campus near Cary and Research Triangle Park to serve the region’s fast-growing population. Plans include a medical office building opening in 2028 and a community hospital with roughly 144–152 beds expected in 2032, alongside broader expansions by competing Triangle health systems.

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Paintmakers Name 2027 Colors of YearLifestyle — 4dDutch Boy named earthy terracotta Deep Rooted its 2027 Color of the Year, citing a desire for nature, connection and emotional grounding. C2 Paint selected Pueblo, a warm blend of earth, rose and brown that shifts with the light, framing it as a move from restoration toward renewed creativity, sensory experience and connection.

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Angela Paxton urges GOP ticket hold in tight Texas race — 6dDivorcing Ken Paxton on biblical grounds, the Texas senator backs the full Republican ticket in a Texas PAC ad as a Times/Siena poll shows Talarico up six and the seat rated a toss-up.

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Sam Okafor Backing the party line while separating from her husband feels consistent for a Texas senator in this race.

Archaeologists Remove Seven Coffins at North Dakota Governor’s ResidenceScience — 4dArchaeologists removed seven coffins containing human remains and an unidentified wooden box from grounds near North Dakota’s governor’s residence, the site of Bismarck’s first cemetery. Researchers will catalog the finds through early 2027, with reburial expected at a local cemetery; DNA testing is not planned.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

EOS Plans 2027 Huntsville Counter-Drone Slinger ProductionTech — 2dEOS Defense Systems USA plans to expand production in Huntsville, Alabama, and begin U.S. manufacturing of its next-generation Slinger counter-drone system in 2027. The upgrade adds enhanced sensing and selectable autonomy while retaining the ability to engage drones and ground targets on the move; EOS says local production will reduce lead times and costs for U.S. and allied customers.

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Big 12 Defenses Face Key Rushing TestsSports — 3dBig 12 teams are facing contrasting tests on the ground: West Virginia’s productive rushing attack must contend with Arizona’s tough run defense, while Kansas has emerged as one of the nation’s strongest defenses. Kansas State, meanwhile, is trying to fix its run-stopping problems before facing a Houston offense that averages more than 229 rushing yards per game.

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Adaptive Reuse Gains Ground Across CitiesEnvironment — 4dDecarbonization goals are driving renewed interest in adapting existing buildings, which can preserve materials and reduce embodied carbon while revitalizing civic and educational spaces. Yet converting older buildings into housing remains difficult, even as demand for town-center homes and net-zero progress grows.

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Hadley, Scranton Green Housing Projects AdvanceBusiness — 4dA $6.2 million project in Scranton’s South Side has broken ground on two buildings with 12 affordable apartments for families, with rent expected to be about $900 a month and utilities and internet included. Welby Court is designed around renewable energy and a clean-energy microgrid, while also offering services such as workforce development, food access and health support.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Briscoe Wins Second Race of 2026 at Las Vegas — 4dChase Briscoe swept the stages and led 175 laps to win the South Point 400 in Las Vegas, holding off a late charge from Kyle Larson, who made contact with Tyler Reddick in the closing laps. The victory lifted Briscoe to sixth in the Chase standings, while Denny Hamlin’s spin and troubled race cost him ground to points leader Larson.

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Alabama Routs Mississippi State 56-23 — Oct 2, 2026Nick Saban warned Alabama not to overlook Mississippi State, saying the hostile Starkville environment and the Bulldogs’ offense made the road matchup a potential trap. Alabama answered with a 56-23 win, dominating on the ground and handing Mississippi State its first loss; the Crimson Tide now turn to Georgia.

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Trump motorcade reportedly hits 98 mph en route to Oklahoma rally — Oct 2, 2026Stormy weather grounded aircraft, so President Trump drove about 90 miles from a Texas rally to an Oklahoma event in his motorcade, which reporters said reached nearly 100 mph. He arrived about two hours late and said he had refused to cancel the rally, where he was campaigning for Republicans.

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Sam Okafor He showed up late but still refused to cancel and campaigned for those Republicans which is what matters most.

How to change a flat tire without rolling or dropping the carLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For any driver facing a flat who needs a calm ground-up sequence that leaves the car stable and you rolling on the spare.

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Jared Kim The parking brake plus chocks first order is what I missed last time. This sequence feels calmer and more stable overall.

Penn State Struggles After Back-to-Back LossesSports — Oct 2, 2026Penn State’s season is in trouble after back-to-back losses, capped by a 34-13 defeat to Northwestern in which the Nittany Lions managed just 48 rushing yards and allowed 413 on the ground. Coach Matt Campbell and players acknowledged the need to improve fundamentals and regain the program’s standard as they prepare to face USC at home.

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Eli Lilly Breaks Ground on $6.5B Houston Facility — Sep 21, 2026Eli Lilly broke ground Sept. 21, 2026 on a $6.5B Houston API plant to make Foundayo, its oral GLP-1 pill, with 600+ jobs as part of a $50B U.S. manufacturing push.

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Maya Lindstrom Hope this oral GLP-1 pill becomes more affordable once production ramps up locally.

FAA Ground Stops Newark, Philadelphia, Teterboro Flights — Sep 21, 2026FAA ground-stopped Newark, Philadelphia and Teterboro on Sept. 21, 2026 after a Philadelphia TRACON circuit failed and its fiber backup broke; Flightradar24 logged 92 Newark cancellations and nearly 70 diversions.

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Rachel Meyers Aging infrastructure at these facilities is bound to cause more problems. Investing in modern systems should be a priority.

In-Laws Arrested in Fatal Dublin Shooting — Sep 27, 2026A 40-year-old Dublin, California, man was shot and killed in the parking lot of Dublin Sports Grounds, and police arrested his parents-in-law, a married couple, on suspicion of murder. The motive remains under investigation.

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Qantas Ground Workers Plan Strikes During School Holidays Over Pay — Sep 17, 2026About 600 Qantas ground workers and roughly 100 Australian air Express staff plan a 24-hour strike next week during school holidays, after an A$90 million unlawful-outsourcing fine.

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Jared Kim I get the workers are upset after that huge outsourcing fine, but striking during school holidays will ruin too many family trips.