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Erie Mass Shooting Kills Eight, Pregnant MotherWorld — 1dNine died in an Erie home shooting, including Angelina Stone, 24, days from giving birth, her children, relatives, and the suspected gunman.

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Asheville Charges Third Suspect in April ShootingWorld — Oct 5, 2026Asheville 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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Publications Rank Five Songs Among All-Time Greats — 4dSeveral landmark songs continue to earn top honors: John Lennon’s “Imagine” and the Beatles’ “Yesterday” have been ranked among the greatest songs ever, while James Brown’s “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” and Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” are celebrated for their lasting musical impact. Boygenius’ “Not Strong Enough” has also joined classic collaborations on a list of the greatest supergroup songs.

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Trump highlights leader's expertise on granite and stone — Sep 25, 2026The clip shows President Trump describing a meeting and noting a foreign leader's interest in granite along with his expertise on stone. The video is circulating due to the specific details shared in the remarks. @RapidResponse47

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Michael Douglas Admits Secret Kathleen Turner Romance — Oct 2, 2026Michael Douglas says in his memoir that he and Kathleen Turner became lovers while filming 1984’s Romancing the Stone, despite denying the relationship for decades. He says they kept it secret to protect his wife and son, and ended the romance after his family visited the set.

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Nicole Hardy I figured something was up between them on that set, but keeping it secret for his family was the decent move.

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.

Afghan Cyclist Hashimi Finishes Seventh After Fleeing Taliban Rule — Sep 20, 2026Fariba Hashimi, 23, finished seventh in the Asian Games time trial after fleeing Afghanistan in 2021; she once trained in men's clothes and masks to avoid stones and bottles.

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Chris Dalton Hashimi finishing seventh after all that hardship shows how strong she really is and what these athletes endure just to compete.

CBS Sets 2026 Daytime Dates for Soaps and Price Is Right Twists — Sep 13, 2026The Bold and the Beautiful leads CBS daytime returns Sept. 8; Price Is Right adds Wild Wheel Wednesday and Let's Make a Deal debuts Cash Course with spinning duck, stone toad and octopus.

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Sam Okafor Swapping Matlock for the new Cupertino drama feels like a solid shift toward more original scripted shows.

Iron Rock Payments CEO Credits Early Internships for Later Success — Sep 18, 2026Frisco 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.

Narduzzi nears Pitt-record 144th game coached — Sep 16, 2026Pat Narduzzi is set to coach his 144th game for Pitt, a milestone that places him ahead of Jock Sutherland as the program’s most-titled coach and underscores his role in stabilizing a Pitt program that once had frequent coaching turnover. He emphasizes continuity and a future-focused mindset, highlighting the 2021 ACC title and his drive to make Pitt a destination rather than a stepping-stone.

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Marcus Bell Narduzzi deserves credit for sticking around and building something steady at Pitt after so many quick exits before him.

I Look Classy Launches Men’s Lifestyle Brand — Sep 16, 2026I Look Classy has launched a men’s lifestyle brand centered on the modern gentleman, offering leather goods, stone bracelets, and gift sets via an online store, including items like a top-grain leather automatic buckle belt and slim wallets. The brand emphasizes a lifestyle identity built on style, confidence, and accessible quality, aiming to differentiate itself from traditional luxury labels.

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Dana Whitfield Gift sets with slim wallets could make decent presents, though the brand needs more than accessible pricing to stand out.

UMass reaches 3-0 for first time since joining FBS after 36-14 win — Sep 19, 2026UMass beat Stonehill 36-14 to reach 3-0 for the first time since joining FBS in 2011, scoring 33 straight points after halfetime.

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Chris Dalton UMass turning it around after halftime with those 33 straight points looks like real progress since they joined FBS.

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.

Thousands race Hartford Marathon across four townsSports — 3dHartford’s 33rd annual marathon brought nearly 11,000 runners to a weekend of races, featuring a Guinness World Record holder running in Crocs and routes that crossed several area towns. Participants also made the race a personal milestone, including a runner returning after a difficult first attempt and a breast cancer survivor, while the event supports local charities and gives elite New England runners a chance to compete.

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4-0 49ers Face Seahawks Test — 5dThe 4-0 49ers face a tough test against Seattle, whose disciplined, aggressive defense has stifled San Francisco before; Kyle Shanahan says he is focused on the next game, warning that early-season success can quickly change. The start has also highlighted a sack-free offensive line and defensive depth, while Shanahan has voiced confidence in developing the right linemen and marked a milestone as the franchise’s longest-tenured head coach, drawing praise from George Kittle.

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Zheng Qinwen wins historic China Open WTA 1000 title — 2dQinwen Zheng defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 to win the China Open, becoming the first Chinese woman to capture the WTA 1000 title. The home victory marked her first title since 2024 and a major milestone in her return from injury.

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WWII Veterans Mark Milestones Across USLifestyle — 3dWorld War II veterans are being honored for extraordinary longevity: Al McFarling celebrated turning 100 with family and friends, George Chall marked 104 after serving as a battlefield medic, and Paul Schneider celebrated his 105th birthday while crediting an active life and helping others. Louisiana veteran Elmo Sholes, also 105, has died, prompting tributes to his service and patriotism.

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

Most daily behavior runs on loops you can rewire — 2dCue-routine-reward loops—not grit—drive action, and Alcoa’s safety keystone showed one redesign can lift results about fivefold.

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Derek Foss Changing one safety habit loop at Alcoa really shows how small routine tweaks can multiply results without needing extra willpower.

Apple Butter Festivals Planned Across Four StatesLifestyle — 4dApple butter festivals across West Virginia, Missouri and Ohio are bringing communities together this weekend with traditional apple butter making, music, vendors and family activities. Several are marking milestone anniversaries and adding attractions, while keeping local fundraising and community traditions at the heart of the events.

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School Boards Approve Varied Tax LeviesPolitics — 5dSchool tax levies are moving in different directions: Pipestone approved a preliminary 2027 levy about 0.1% lower, while Rochester approved a levy of $105.84 million, up 1.31% from 2026 and among its smallest increases since 2022. Waterloo’s total levy will rise slightly despite a lower mill rate, as officials say reduced state aid and rising costs are putting pressure on district finances.

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K92 Mining Reports 49,776 Gold-Equivalent Ounces, Million-Ounce MilestoneBusiness — 4dK92 Mining produced 49,776 gold-equivalent ounces at its Papua New Guinea mine in the third quarter, its second-highest quarterly total, and surpassed one million ounces produced since 2018. Record ore processing and strong recoveries supported the results; the company reiterated its 2026 production guidance and expects output to be strongest in the fourth quarter as mine expansions ramp up.

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Churches Across Regions Mark Religious MilestonesLifestyle — 6dOrthodox communities marked the start of the academic year with blessings at Byzantine music, hagiography and mosaics schools, while a Worcester cathedral unveiled newly painted and refurbished icons. Separately, a Byzantine-era St. Nicholas icon missing from a Florida church for more than a century was rediscovered in Greece, and local officials hope to bring it back.

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Bengals Lose to Jaguars Despite Burrow’s 428 Yards — Oct 3, 2026The Bengals fell 22-17 to the Jaguars despite Joe Burrow throwing for 428 yards, as Cincinnati’s ineffective running game and injuries to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins left the offense short-handed and unable to finish a late comeback. Burrow reached notable franchise and NFL passing milestones, but the loss marked Cincinnati’s second straight defeat.

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Child Critically Injured in Georgia Shopping-Center CrashAuto — 5dA vehicle struck a pedestrian and a building at Gainesville’s Limestone Marketplace, prompting a large emergency response as police investigate. A child was reported critically injured and hospitalized; officials have not released further details about other injuries or what caused the crash.

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Colorado Springs Leaders Discuss Space Command MoveWorld — Oct 5, 2026More than 90 civic and business leaders from Colorado Springs visited Huntsville to strengthen cooperation as U.S. Space Command’s headquarters transition to Redstone Arsenal proceeds, with the two regions exploring how their space and missile-defense capabilities could support the Golden Dome initiative. Gen. Stephen Whiting praised the partnership for helping maintain the command’s mission during the move.

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Country History Recalls October 7 Milestones — Oct 5, 2026Historical retrospectives spotlighted country music milestones and losses, calls to defend a free press alongside Hubert Humphrey’s criticism of the Nixon administration, and a Girl Scout book collection added to a Greenville library. Another look back covered the Dodgers’ 1955 World Series win, Columbia River negotiations, warnings over arms shipments to Egypt, and James Dean’s death.

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