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Lansing Police Probe Possible Links in Five Trail Deaths
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Michigan authorities are investigating whether five deaths in the Lansing area over the past year could be connected, including several cases involving victims found along or near… — by Andrew Powell
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First Binghamton-area Chick-fil-A plans October 15 opening
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Johnson City’s first Chick-fil-A will open Oct. 15 at Oakdale Commons, operating Monday through Saturday and bringing about 150 jobs to the area. Customers wearing cow-print clothing on opening day can receive a free entrée; a second location is planned for Vestal.
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Hardywood Acquires Starr Hill, Uniting Virginia’s Largest Breweries
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Richmond-based Hardywood has acquired Charlottesville-area Starr Hill in an all-equity deal, bringing Virginia’s two largest craft brewers together. Both brands, teams, brewing sites and taprooms will continue operating, with Starr Hill’s owners taking a minority stake in Hardywood.
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Hurricane Isaias Targets Florida Panhandle, Alabama
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad low-pressure area that may form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, with development expected to be slow and a 30% chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm within seven days. It is too early to assess possible Gulf Coast impacts; if a storm forms, it would be named Isaias, in a season that has yet to produce an Atlantic hurricane.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
Arkansas suspends mowing in drought areas over wildfire risk
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Arkansas transportation officials are pausing fall roadside mowing in areas facing severe or extreme drought to reduce the risk of starting wildfires. District engineers will monitor local conditions and determine when mowing can safely resume, with crews instructed to take added precautions.
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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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Bengals Receiver Ja’Marr Chase Questionable After Injury
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Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase is questionable with a possible concussion after a facemask tackle and second hit to the head area vs. the Jaguars.
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Nicole Hardy
Bengals need to protect their receivers better if they want to stay in playoff contention.
Lakeland Man Arrested Backstage at Disney World
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A 37-year-old Lakeland man was arrested at a Walt Disney World backstage location after investigators say he sent explicit images and videos on Snapchat to an undercover detective posing as a 13-year-old. He faces charges including solicitation of a minor and transmitting harmful material; Disney said he is not an employee, and how he accessed the area is unclear.
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Meijer tops US convenience-store satisfaction rankings
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Meijer ranked first in the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2026 convenience store study, scoring 82 and surpassing Buc-ee’s, which scored 77. Overall satisfaction slipped slightly, with customers flagging store and bathroom cleanliness and mobile apps as areas needing improvement.
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Mild Weather Expected Across Omaha, Charlotte
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Maine is forecast to have mild, mostly sunny and breezy weather through Friday, with rain possible Sunday night into Monday. In the Charlotte area, sunshine and warm temperatures are expected through much of the week before a Gulf system could bring substantial rain this weekend.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Picking on chatbots will soon break the rules at one major artificial intelligence company.
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Rochester Chamber Backs Planned Pine Island Data Center
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The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce backed Project Skyway, a proposed Google data center in Pine Island, citing expected jobs, infrastructure and school funding, and substantial new tax revenue. The project has drawn opposition over potential costs and environmental effects, and one report says legal challenges have paused development.
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Communities list upcoming October events
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Community calendars highlight a range of upcoming events, from Halloween activities, fall festivals, markets and family programs in U.S. communities to performances, concerts and cultural events in Cape Town. Carthage-area organizers also point residents to several events planned for October.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Underground Electrical Fire Closes Downtown Tallahassee Roads, Courthouse
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An underground electrical fire near the Leon County Courthouse damaged roads in downtown Tallahassee, prompting daylong street closures and a planned power outage that could affect traffic signals and nearby buildings. Officials urged the public to avoid the area; the courthouse and county annex were closed, and detention-center visitation was temporarily suspended.
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Kansas Man Wanted in Alleged Nebraska Campus Assault
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A warrant has been issued for Joseph Favata, 32, who is charged with attempted first-degree sexual assault and first-degree false imprisonment in connection with an alleged assault on a University of Nebraska-Lincoln student. Authorities believe he may be in the Wichita area and are seeking information about his whereabouts.
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Wing plans 2027 drone delivery in Denver, Seattle
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Walmart and Alphabet’s Wing plan to launch drone delivery in the Denver and Seattle metro areas in 2027, expanding a network aimed at serving more than 40 million customers through over 270 stores. The move advances their nationwide rollout, though the announced markets are not yet operational and Colorado communities are weighing rules for drone-delivery hubs.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 2h
Tuesday Forecasts Vary From Chilly to Warm
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Forecasts across several regions call for mostly sunny skies Tuesday, though temperatures vary sharply: Vermont and northern New York will be chilly, while parts of Virginia and other areas warm into the 70s or 80s. Much of the week remains dry and pleasant, with showers possible later in the week or weekend, including rain tied to a developing Gulf system in parts of the Southeast.
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Santa Rosa Man Charged in School-Area Arson
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A 27-year-old Santa Rosa man, Argenis Mauricio Paez, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of arson after witnesses said he started two vegetation fires near Roseland Accelerated Middle School. Officers extinguished one fire before it reached a tree; neither fire caused injuries or structural damage.
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Trump San Antonio Rally Expected to Snarl Traffic
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San Antonio authorities warn that President Donald Trump’s rally at Freeman Coliseum Wednesday will bring heavy traffic and intermittent, unannounced road closures, with protests near the venue adding to congestion. Drivers are urged to avoid the area or allow extra travel time; rallygoers using rideshares should follow designated pickup and drop-off instructions.
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Food policy changes advance in Texas, Baltimore, Congress
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Baltimore’s new Community Healthy Food Access Act offers grants of up to $250,000 to eligible small retailers in underserved areas to stock fresh food, with additional support for larger grocers and community food initiatives. Separately, a proposed federal bill would fund partnerships between community health centers and food-assistance nonprofits to improve patients’ access to food.
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Shell Donates $27.5 Million to LSU for Energy Innovation
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Baton Rouge-area coverage highlights major investments and development plans, including Shell’s $27.5 million gift to LSU for energy innovation and several proposed commercial and infrastructure projects. Reports also point to a cooling housing market and a widening gap between demand for skilled-trade workers and program enrollment.
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Some systems get stronger from shocks—here is how
Taleb’s framework gives investors, skeptics of top-down policy, and anyone building a career a way to court useful volatility instead of suppressing every stressor.
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Absentee Ballot Trends Vary Across Five States
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Absentee voting trends and problems vary widely: Michigan reports ballot returns up 30% from 2022, while Wisconsin absentee-ballot requests are down 18%; Alaska rejected 3.4% of primary absentee ballots, with much higher rejection in some rural areas. Local election officials also addressed a ballot typo that briefly halted voting in South Dakota and confusion in Georgia over third-party ballot applications mistaken for ballots.
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Arrests Follow Shootings in Three States
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Authorities reported three separate shootings in Michigan City and the Grand Rapids area over the weekend: two Michigan City incidents left four people wounded and led to arrests, while a highway shooting on U.S. 131 injured no one and resulted in two arrests. The U.S. 131 shooting reportedly followed an argument at a nearby business.
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Rays plan 2027 center previewing $2.3B Tampa stadium
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The Tampa Bay Rays plan to open a nearly 15,000-square-foot experience center in Westshore in early 2027, giving fans an interactive preview of the team’s planned 2029 ballpark and surrounding district. The center will include public exhibits and activities, while appointment-only areas will showcase seating and premium offerings to prospective ticket buyers and business partners.
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Highlands Files for Bankruptcy Amid State Funding Dispute
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Highlands Community and Technical Schools, a Sacramento-area adult charter network serving about 2,000 students, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after repayment talks broke down over a state claim exceeding $243 million. The school disputes the claim, which stems from an audit alleging ineligible education funding and other misconduct, and says classes will continue as it seeks to reorganize and pursue a new charter in Sutter County.
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Job fairs target thousands across Korea, US
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Organizations in South Korea and Michigan are holding job fairs to connect employers with applicants, including a North Gyeongsang event focused on foreign students and a Genesee school district fair seeking staff across multiple departments. Seoul-area fairs in Guro and Gwanak will offer on-site interviews and career support, with Gwanak also using AI-powered job matching.
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Americans Will Be Able To Watch Fort Hood Killer Face Firing Squad, Hegseth Says
Francis Kapper · 2 min · 2h
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