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A White Couple Moved Into a Black Neighborhood in Austin and It Turned Into a South Park Episode.
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Priya Raman
Austin has plenty of mixed areas that work fine when folks focus on basics like safety and property upkeep instead of race.
“I love political violence” leftists when Trump executes a criminal and raids a black woman’s home
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Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Map traces Black Death spread across Europe 1346 to 1353
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Bulgaria PM Says Drones Sank One of Two Black Sea Ships
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Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria overnight into Oct. 13, 2026, sinking one; all 15 Chelsea 3 crew rescued after three-drone strike, PM Radev says.
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EXCLUSIVE: Asst. Commerce Secretary Roth Reveals The Issues Facing Classrooms That Rely Too Much On Screens
Sean Moran · 6 min · 1h
Black Voices Preserve History Across Communities
Entertainment
— Oct 7, 2026
Across Florida, California and North Carolina, educators, archivists and artists are creating ways to preserve Black history and examine race—from Marvin Dunn’s Florida history tours and textbook to a UCSB conference on Black resistance and a showcase of Black storytellers. A novel inspired by a school tour of Huckleberry Finn also explores racial representation and the case against censoring challenging literature.
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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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CMPD Chief to Decide Fate of Officers in Alleged Racist Chat Probe
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Six Charlotte-Mecklenburg police patrol officers have been cited for termination over racist text messages discovered during an investigation into former officer Seth Elliott’s alleged misuse of Flock license-plate reader technology. One report says the messages included a competition over who could stop the most Black drivers; CMPD said it would not tolerate conduct that undermines its standards or public trust.
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Black Sea Tanker Ablaze, 23 Indians Rescued
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— Oct 6, 2026
All 23 Indian crew of the Liberian-flagged Aframax Rio were rescued uninjured after an unmanned-vessel attack set the tanker ablaze off Sochi; crude oil burned on the Black Sea.
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All Blacks name McKenzie flyhalf for Bledisloe opener
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Damian McKenzie will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks against Australia in the Bledisloe Cup opener, with Beauden Barrett moving to fullback after injuries ruled out Richie Mo’unga and Ruben Love. Scott Barrett returns to the starting side and Shannon Frizell is named on the bench as New Zealand fields an experienced lineup.
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Two Die After Fire Breaks Out on Black Sea Cargo Ship
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— Oct 5, 2026
Two people died and 11 crew were rescued after a fire on the cargo ship Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea outside Romania's territorial waters.
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Four agreements can replace the rules you never chose
Most human suffering comes from childhood beliefs absorbed without consent, and freedom comes from four daily commitments about speech, reaction, interpretation, and effort.
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UMD suspends club team over alleged racist imagery
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The University of Maryland suspended its club tennis team indefinitely after members circulated tournament materials containing racist imagery targeting Black people. The university apologized, referred the incident to campus police and its student conduct office for investigation, and the team forfeited its tournament matches.
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Charlotte Collective Brings Black Artists Together
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
A longtime mid-Michigan cider mill draws visitors for apple picking, fresh donuts and a volunteer harvest supporting local food banks. Around Charlotte, community offerings range from library and festival events to the Keepers Collective’s gatherings celebrating Black culture, alongside seasonal and holiday festivities.
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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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Black Hills Plans $1.8B Google Data-Center Power Build
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— Oct 6, 2026
Black Hills plans to invest $1.8 billion in new natural-gas generation to help power Google’s planned Cheyenne data center, with electricity deliveries beginning in late 2027 and demand expected to peak in 2030. The long-term agreements cover a 2.7-gigawatt resource mix, are projected to add about $150 million to Black Hills’ net income by 2030, and require Google to cover the project’s costs so they are not shifted to other utility customers.
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Odesa Officials Report Russian Strike Damaged Postal Logistics Facility
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Russia said it struck vessels carrying military cargo toward Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and attacked port-related infrastructure. Ukrainian officials reported damage to a postal operator’s logistics facility in the Odesa region, with no casualties.
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Obama Endorses Crowley for Wisconsin Governor
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Obama endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Wisconsin governor. Crowley would become the state's first Black governor if elected.
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Chinese National Arrested After Poisoning Classmate Engaged In Cutting Edge Cancer Research At US University
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 1h
Angie Nixon Defends Black Power Wall in Her ‘Cafe Resistance’ Honoring Convicted Cop-Killers Following Free Beacon Report: ‘I Stand by Everything in This Bookstore’
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— Oct 7, 2026
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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US Powwows Honor Indigenous Cultures, History
Lifestyle
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Powwows across the country celebrated Indigenous cultures, from the Black Hills gathering honoring the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn to Moorhead High School’s annual Indigenous Peoples Day event. Other gatherings included a Wampanoag cultural event at Round the Bend Farm and a Grand Rapids powwow marking the reopening of a museum exhibit created with the Anishinaabek community.
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Louisiana Map Reduces Scotlandville Black Voting-Age Share
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— Oct 4, 2026
A Supreme Court ruling prompted Louisiana to redraw the district that includes Scotlandville, a predominantly Black Baton Rouge community, reducing its Black voting-age population from 53% to 25% and placing it in a majority-white district. Rep. Cleo Fields says he will not seek reelection, leaving residents concerned about losing a representative with deep ties to the community and its needs.
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UN condemns racist abuse targeting Gauff
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The U.N. human rights office condemned racist online abuse directed at Coco Gauff after a disputed point at the China Open, saying Black female athletes are especially targeted. It urged players, sports organizations and fans to challenge racism and sexism in sports.
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Army Report Cites Systemic Failures in 67-Death Crash
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At 8:47:59 p.m. ET on Jan. 29, 2025, a Black Hawk and jet collision killed 67 near Reagan National. Army report cites two failed radios and known unfixed altitude instruments.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Head Injury From Fight With Drug Lord: Report
Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ head injury over the weekend was the result of a fight with a drug lord, per TMZ. Sources said Combs and a Jamaican drug lord known as “Dudus” had a physical altercation that ended with Diddy sustaining a severe head injury. TMZ reported Combs was taken from the FCI Fort Dix prison in New Jersey around 1 a.m. Saturday to a hospital for treatment. People magazine confirmed he wa
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Callais Ruling Drives Southern Election Map Disputes
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The Supreme Court’s Callais ruling is fueling fresh disputes over congressional and legislative maps: Louisiana officials will ask a federal panel to close the case, while plaintiffs want it to consider whether the state’s remaining majority-Black district should also be redrawn. In Mississippi, the ruling has complicated election planning after officials reverted to 2022 legislative maps, raising questions about a sitting senator’s bid in a special election and the maps for 2027 races.
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Black Bear Raids Aspen Farmers Market
Lifestyle
— Sep 28, 2026
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Priya Raman
Living near the mountains means dealing with wildlife like this. Maybe close the market early if bears are spotted nearby.
Taylor Captains All Blacks as Frizell Returns for Bledisloe
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— Sep 29, 2026
Codie Taylor will captain the All Blacks' 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad after Ardie Savea's shoulder surgery, with Shannon Frizell back from Japan and Scott Barrett returning from back surgery.
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Dana Whitfield
Frizell back from Japan adds real experience to the loose forwards, and Barrett's return helps the lock depth.
Black arts events planned in Connecticut, California
Lifestyle
— Sep 25, 2026
The articles highlight Black American history, culture and ongoing challenges, from enslaved Revolutionary War soldier Aaron Brister’s service to performances and community events celebrating Black identity and heritage. They also note that Black and Hispanic Americans were among those hit hardest by pandemic-era economic hardship.
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Ryan Hanafin Charged in Fatal Mother’s Shooting
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Authorities are searching for 22-year-old Ryan Hanafin as a person of interest after his mother, 49-year-old Andria Hanafin, was found fatally shot in their Reading home. Police say he may be armed and dangerous and may be driving a black Dodge Charger last seen near Tewksbury; his firearms license has been suspended.
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Federal Regulators Reject Largest US Grid Operator’s Plan To Cut Power To Data Centers
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 2h
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