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One dead, Six Flags Goliath evacuated — 2dOne person died Oct. 12 at Six Flags Over Georgia after witnesses said a man fell from Goliath and hit the car three times; riders were evacuated and the park closed.

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Cinemark and AMC Theaters Close in Newport and WacoBusiness — 1dA Cinemark theater near Newport, Delaware, has closed, and Waco’s AMC Galaxy 16 has also shut down, leaving the Texas city with just one movie theater. AMC says it is continuing to close underperforming locations, while Waco residents have voiced concern about losing a convenient second option.

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Nuremberg Airport Closes, Jets Escort Passenger Plane — 1dEurofighters escorted Corendon XR 456 from Corfu after an emergency code; Nuremberg Airport closed October 13, 2026, until the jet landed safely at 12:16 p.m.

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Tom Gallagher The Eurofighter escort was probably necessary yet the separate drone reports deserve a full check before ruling them out.

Restaurants close, plan closures across US, UKLifestyle — 2dSeveral restaurants are closing or suspending operations: Murray’s in Cowes will shut as its owners retire after 35 years, Huntington Ale House is closed until further notice, and Coq Bristol has entered liquidation while its Chippenham branch remains open. Dank Bowls has ended its Uptown Charlotte café but will continue home deliveries.

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Man Dies After Ejection at Six Flags Over GeorgiaBusiness — 1dAfter a fatal roller-coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia that also injured several people, Six Flags temporarily closed similar rides at parks across its network, including Kings Island’s Orion and Diamondback and Canada’s Wonderland’s Leviathan and Behemoth. Officials have not provided a reopening timeline, and authorities are investigating the Georgia incident.

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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.

Five Coffee Shops Announce Closures Across Four LocationsBusiness — 4dSeveral coffee shops are preparing to close: Columbia’s Immaculate Consumption plans to shut Nov. 20 after more than three decades, Greenpoint’s Kaleidoscope Coffee will close next month amid nearby competition, and Carrick-on-Shannon’s Sonnies’ Coffee House and Singapore’s OldTown White Coffee outlet in Kallang Wave Mall are closing after their leases were not renewed. OldTown’s final day is Oct. 11, 2026; Sonnies has not announced a closing date.

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Greta Thunberg Joins French Students Amid Nationwide Protests — 1dGreta Thunberg, 23, joined French students outside Lycee Paul Eluard in Saint-Denis on Oct. 13 as about 200 schools closed amid nationwide protests.

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Derek Foss It's encouraging that French students are protesting in such numbers, and Thunberg lending support could help keep the pressure on for real climate action.

Haze Shuts Timor-Leste Schools, Singapore Pollution Peaks — 16hSmoke from Indonesia’s wildfires pushed Singapore’s PM2.5 pollution to its highest level this year, while Timor-Leste suspended in-person schooling for three days. Singapore has not ordered school closures, drawing criticism as Malaysia closes schools in affected areas; Indonesia says it has mobilized additional firefighting resources.

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Dana Whitfield Indonesia should prioritize stopping these fires instead of letting smoke keep harming kids across the border.

The Knot agrees to acquire rival Zola — 9hThe Knot Worldwide has agreed to acquire wedding-planning rival Zola, which will remain a standalone brand in The Knot’s 14-brand portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal awaits customary closing conditions and any required regulatory approvals. The acquisition expands the companies’ overlapping wedding services, while The Knot faces scrutiny over its treatment of small vendors and Zola’s leadership has pledged continuity for them.

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Derek Foss I hope the deal doesn't squeeze out the small vendors that both sites rely on.

Collins, Jackson Hold Third Maine Senate Debate — 1dGeorgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican Rep. Mike Collins faced off in a televised debate as early voting began in their closely watched U.S. Senate race, which could affect control of Congress. The candidates clashed over issues including affordability, health care and immigration, with Collins emphasizing his support for President Trump and Ossoff highlighting his record and cross-party backing.

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Nicole Hardy Ossoff's cross-party support could be key if voters care more about results than party loyalty in this race.

Penn State Recommends Closing 47 Degree ProgramsPolitics — 2dPenn State has recommended closing 47 of its 403 undergraduate degree programs after a university-wide review, citing low enrollment and other factors; 784 students are enrolled in the affected programs, and 24 would remain available through another college. The recommendations still require Faculty Senate review and final approval, with teach-out plans intended to help current students finish their degrees.

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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.

SeaWorld Mako Closure Unclear After Georgia Coaster DeathBusiness — 1dSeaWorld Orlando temporarily closed its Mako roller coaster as a precaution after a rider died when he was ejected from Six Flags Over Georgia’s Goliath coaster. Both rides were made by Bolliger & Mabillard and share similar design features; Six Flags also suspended several other coasters while authorities investigate.

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Consultant Warns Skills Gap Threatens Fire Safety ProjectsTech — 15hFire and life safety demand is outpacing the supply of skilled professionals, especially for complex projects involving energy storage and critical infrastructure. Consultant Angelo Zandona says better, more accessible training is needed to close the workforce gap and help newer professionals build essential expertise.

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Sam Okafor Apprenticeships paid by contractors would pull in younger workers faster than waiting for formal programs to catch up.

Juvenile fights disrupt North Carolina, Tulsa fairsLifestyle — 2dThe Carolina Classic Fair in Winston-Salem closed early after fights involving groups of unsupervised juveniles; about 50 people were ejected. Police said some teens then vandalized a nearby business, and investigations are underway with potential criminal charges.

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Haynes, The Dump Set to Close 12 StoresBusiness — 5dFamily-owned Haynes Furniture and The Dump are permanently closing all 12 stores across five states, ending a 128-year retail business. Liquidation sales have begun, and executive chairman E.J. Strelitz thanked generations of customers and employees while pledging support for workers during the transition.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” — Thomas Edison, Inventor, 1847–1931 — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Iran Says US Response to Hormuz Terms Insufficient — 3dIran's Mohsen Rezaei said Sunday the US response to seven Hormuz conditions is insufficient; the strait stays closed and talks are off until they are met.

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Food Pantries Seek Donations Amid Supply ShortagesGood News — 2dFood pantries in several communities are seeking donations as demand rises and supplies and funding fall short, with some relying on community help to provide holiday meals and everyday groceries. One Dayton pantry warns it could close by January without more donations, while other pantries are requesting food, money, and volunteers.

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NYT: By Golly, Angela Paxton May Be Closing the Deal in Texas2 sources — Oct 7, 2026

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Trump expected to rally in Greenville, North Carolina — 1dPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a Greenville, North Carolina, rally on Oct. 20 as he campaigns for Republicans in closely watched midterm races, including Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s contest against Roy Cooper. Doors are expected to open at 3:30 p.m., with the program at 5:30 p.m. and Trump’s remarks at 7 p.m.; the venue has not been announced.

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Rachel Meyers Trump's Greenville stop should give Whatley a solid boost against Cooper in that Senate race.

Kentucky Crashes Close Roads, Injure CyclistAuto — 6dA bicyclist suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Lexington, while a separate three-vehicle rollover on I-165 near Owensboro caused minor scrapes and temporarily closed the highway. Two crashes on I-75 North in Lexington, including one that injured a person, also temporarily blocked lanes.

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Flooding, Water Disruptions Close Schools Across Regions — Oct 6, 2026Heavy rains from a tropical wave triggered flooding and landslides across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, initially forcing all schools to close. Most schools were set to resume in-person classes the next day, while 15 remained closed because of water-supply problems, damage or use as an emergency shelter.

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Trump to Rally for Marshall in Wichita on Oct. 19 — 2dPresident Donald Trump said he plans to hold a rally in Kansas soon for Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, who is facing a closely contested reelection campaign against Democrat Adam Hamilton. Trump praised Marshall and attacked Hamilton while defending Marshall over criticism of his past efforts to collect unpaid patient bills; Marshall said he would welcome the president’s help.

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Dollar Near 18-Month High Before US Inflation Data — 2dDollar index near 102 holds close to an 18-month high ahead of Wednesday CPI; Fed hold odds near 82% as Brent falls 1.4% on Trump energy ceasefire claim.

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