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“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” — Psalms 18:2, New International Version Holy Bib
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Rock Shops Highlight Mineral Finds Across Five States
Lifestyle
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Feature stories spotlight five rock and mineral shops as unusual destinations: Dave’s Down to Earth in Illinois, Rock Star Crystals in New York, Peggy’s Rock Shop in Missouri, Bey’s Rock Shop in Pennsylvania and Rockhound Rock Shop in Michigan. Each article emphasizes the shops’ extensive collections of minerals, crystals and fossils and their distinctive settings.
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Two Men Arrested in Separate Assaults
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Bangor police arrested 24-year-old Benjamin Brigman of Presque Isle after a woman reported he threw rocks at a vehicle and struck her in the torso. He was charged with assault, disorderly conduct and refusing to submit to arrest; the reports said he remained in custody.
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Officer Fatally Shoots Theft Suspect in Ocean View
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A Hawaii police officer fatally shot a theft suspect in Ocean View after police say the man threw rocks at an officer in dense brush. The officer was injured and later released from the hospital; the department has opened a critical incident review.
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EPA Shelves Biden’s Chemical Spill Rule Until 2030 And Strips Its Climate Mandates
Simon August · 6 min · 9h
Little Rock VA Hospital Reborn as 200 Apartments
Lifestyle
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Little Rock’s Parks and Recreation Commission invites residents to its open meetings and advises the city on park plans, budgets and policies. Elsewhere in the city, a former VA hospital has been rehabilitated into more than 200 apartments, while the historic A.D. Beach House is being offered for sale.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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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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“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” — Psalms 18:2, New International Version Holy Bib
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— Oct 2, 2026
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Columbus Day Closures Expected, Trash Pickup Delayed
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Columbus Day will affect government services in several communities: some offices and courthouses will close to in-person visitors, while trash and recycling pickup will be delayed or rescheduled. Little Rock parking enforcement will continue, including at metered and timed spaces and the airport.
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Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls Announce 2027 Tour
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Def Leppard will embark on a 45-date North American tour in 2027 with the Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts, beginning March 2 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and ending July 2 in Indianapolis. The tour includes stops in Detroit and the Little Rock area; presales begin October 12, with general ticket sales starting October 16.
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Kid Rock Releases Single, Plans First Christian Album
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— Oct 1, 2026
Kid Rock released “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)” as the lead single from his first Christian album, “Halfway 2 Jesus,” which is slated for Oct. 17. He says the project grew out of his faith journey and the success of his faith-focused cover of “‘Til You Can’t”; the album is set to blend rock, country and hip-hop, with guest appearances including Eminem.
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Chronic sleep loss is a silent public health emergency
Anyone who treats sleep as optional—and anyone who sets work or school schedules—needs the real cost to brain, body, and safety.
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California Coast Faces Surf and Flooding Alerts
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The National Weather Service warned of dangerous coastal conditions from Saturday or Sunday through Monday across parts of Northern California and the Central Coast, including sneaker waves, strong rip currents and breaking surf as high as 16 feet. Central Coast areas may also see minor high-tide flooding and beach erosion; officials urged people to stay out of the water and away from rocks, jetties and other exposed shoreline structures.
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Arkansas Man Charged in $245K Medicaid Fraud
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North Little Rock resident Marcus Jones, 31, was arrested and charged with felony Medicaid fraud after allegedly billing $245,401 for services not provided and excessive hours. He pleaded not guilty the day after the Sept. 30 charge.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Restaurant openings, events span five cities
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Seattle’s Good Voyage has reinvented itself as a French-inspired bistro, where chef Max Walsh’s nose-to-tail approach turns duck offal and scraps into popular dishes. Separately, Birmingham’s Big Rock Italian Chophouse has introduced weekday happy-hour deals, while a new Portuguese restaurant has opened in Bunnell.
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Dancing With the Stars eliminates Taylor Hanson after Yacht Rock Night
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— Sep 30, 2026
“Dancing With the Stars” held its first Yacht Rock Night, where Taylor Hanson and pro partner Britt Stewart were eliminated. A recap argued the pair had more to offer and criticized the show’s repeated early exits for Stewart, its only Black woman pro.
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Derek Foss
The judges were too harsh on their chemistry when others with less energy stayed safe.
Three shooting cases get 2027 trial dates
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A federal judge has scheduled a bench trial for the week of Aug. 3, 2027, in the wrongful-death lawsuit over Bryan Malinowski’s fatal shooting during an ATF raid at his Little Rock home. His widow alleges agents violated his rights; the government maintains they acted lawfully, and the case will examine how agents announced and carried out the entry.
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America’s War On Cartels Gets A War On Terror Makeover
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 9h
Communities Seek Entries for Halloween Home Contests
Lifestyle
— Oct 3, 2026
Communities including Cornelius, Clifford, Montgomery, Rock Falls and Jackson are inviting residents to decorate their homes for Halloween contests. Entry rules, judging dates and awards vary, with some contests featuring public voting or category prizes.
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What were you actually built to do?
Quizie
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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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Parks Across Five States Offer Trails, Recreation
Lifestyle
— Sep 28, 2026
The articles spotlight outdoor recreation across the country, from Maryland’s amenity-filled Walker Mill Regional Park and scenic parks near Branson to hiking trails at Indiana’s Fort Harrison State Park and Ohio’s Christmas Rocks preserve. In Illinois, Rock Springs Conservation Area will host its annual nighttime Treat Trail with candy stops and activities.
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UCLA, Missouri fall in four college volleyball matches
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— Oct 3, 2026
Saint Mary’s edged Kalamazoo in five sets, while Little Rock swept UT Arlington and Michigan State swept UCLA. Ole Miss defeated Missouri 3-1, overcoming the Tigers’ third-set win to close out the match.
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Rachel Meyers
Little Rock's sweep of UT Arlington stands out as the most one-sided result in these matches.
B-Side Hit and Posthumous Single Earn All-Time Song Rankings
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— Oct 1, 2026
Several classic rock songs continue to earn acclaim on greatest-of-all-time lists: Sanford-Townsend Band’s “Smoke From a Distant Fire” is celebrated as a standout one-hit wonder, while Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart,” Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” and the Allman Brothers Band’s “Whipping Post” remain enduring rock favorites. The stories also trace the songs’ origins and paths to lasting recognition, from “Maggie May” becoming a hit after radio DJs flipped its single to “Whipping Post” growing into an epic live performance.
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Flood and Beach Hazards Span Carolinas, California
Weather
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The National Weather Service issued beach hazards statements for Southern California coastal areas, warning of dangerous rip currents, 3- to 6-foot surf and unusually high tides through Friday, with risks of drowning, coastal flooding and erosion. Officials urge beachgoers to stay out of the water and away from rocks and jetties; a separate Cabo travel article also warns visitors to heed local beach flags amid hazardous surf.
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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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Five Films From Different Eras Make All-Time Greats Lists
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— Oct 2, 2026
Several acclaimed films are receiving renewed attention in all-time rankings: Hell in the Pacific, E.T., School of Rock, Kramer vs. Kramer and Dead Poets Society. Their distinctions range from Spielberg naming E.T. his favorite of his own films to prominent critics’ and film organizations’ rankings for the other classics.
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Chris Dalton
E.T. holds up as Spielberg's best because it captures childhood wonder without any modern effects crutches.
Taylor Swift’s Expanded Album Returns to Billboard 200 No. 1
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Taylor Swift’s expanded album The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore returned to No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 for a 13th nonconsecutive week and debuted atop the U.K. album chart, with its four new songs driving a sharp streaming-fueled sales surge. Tinashe and Kenny Chesney also landed in the U.S. top 10, while U.K. rock acts Keo and Nothing But Thieves placed second and third.
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Nepal DNA labs process 3,685 samples to identify flood victims
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— Oct 2, 2026
Nepal’s forensic laboratories are conducting thousands of DNA tests to identify victims of catastrophic flooding triggered by a glacial and rock collapse on the Nepal-China border. Authorities have recovered 1,454 bodies, but only 112 have been identified, while nearly 5,800 people are reported dead or missing across Nepal and China; experts say matching remains with families could take weeks.
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Iron Rock Payments CEO Credits Early Internships for Later Success
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— Sep 18, 2026
Frisco entrepreneur William Stapleton, CEO of Iron Rock Payments, urges students and early-career professionals to seek meaningful experience and lifelong learning rather than waiting for opportunities, drawing from his rise from unpaid internships to leadership roles. He emphasizes internships as a critical stepping stone and cites the broader trend of graduates completing internships to build long-term careers.
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Derek Foss
His rise shows how taking initiative early beats hoping something falls into your lap after graduation.
Frankie Muniz Describes Six-Week 'Nightmare' After Split
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— Sep 18, 2026
Frankie Muniz, 40, said Sept. 18 the last six weeks have been a "nightmare" after hitting rock bottom, two months after his divorce from Paige Price.
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Tom Gallagher
Sounds like a rough stretch but plenty of people bounce back stronger once the dust settles from a split.
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Anthropic’s AI Sent Police A False Report Of A Homicide
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 11h
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