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“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” — Pope John Paul II, Adelaide, 1986 — 3dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Federalist Writer Sues Dearborn Over Religious Displays — 6dFederalist writer Margot Cleveland sued Dearborn and Mayor Hammoud on Sept. 17 over Ramadan banners and a crescent moon with no Easter or Passover displays.

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“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” — Pope John Paul II, Adelaide, 1986 — Oct 3, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Nor'easter Retreats After Widespread Northeast FloodingWeather — Sep 27, 2026

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Nor’easter Hits Northeast as Austin and Ohio Forecasts VaryWeather — Oct 3, 2026Columbus is expected to turn sunny and dry for the weekend after rain moves through Friday, with highs mostly in the upper 60s to mid-70s. A cold front will bring cooler weather early next week, with lows near the low 40s and patchy frost possible in colder areas, before temperatures rebound later in the week.

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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.

Nor’easter Kills Worker, Floods East Coast, Disrupts Travel — Sep 24, 2026A powerful fall nor’easter is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and dangerous surf to Long Island and the New York area Friday into the weekend. Officials and utilities are preparing with beach protections, staffing and service plans, while residents are urged to avoid the surf and take precautions in flood-prone areas.

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Nor’easter Floods Outer Banks, Threatens New England — Sep 24, 2026A strengthening nor’easter is moving up the East Coast and is expected to bring New England heavy rain, damaging winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion through the weekend, with downed trees and power outages also possible. Forecasters warn that the storm’s track could shift the worst impacts, while high tides may worsen flooding and road closures along the coast.

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Derek Foss High tides on top of the rain could close a lot of coastal roads in New England, so people better have backup plans ready.

Nor’easter Brings Flooding, Outages and Festival CancellationWeather — Sep 22, 2026A nor’easter brought strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous surf to North Carolina’s Outer Banks, prompting officials to warn of flooding, overwash and hazardous travel on N.C. 12. High tide breached dunes at Pea Island and led to the highway’s closure between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe, with further impacts possible during upcoming high tides.

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Foo Fighters to Join AC/DC at Rescheduled Show — Sep 29, 2026Foo Fighters join AC/DC on Oct. 2 at MetLife after a nor'easter delay, weeks past a one-night-only St. Louis open; 1,000 pounds of surplus concert food went to a NJ nonprofit.

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Rachel Meyers Rescheduling around the nor'easter makes sense but I hope the October date holds up.

Yankees, Orioles move Saturday game to Friday doubleheader — Sep 24, 2026Yankees move Saturday's Orioles game into a Friday doubleheader before CC Sabathia's number retirement as a nor'easter nears. Boone on Sunday: "We'll see."

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Derek Foss Good idea shifting the doubleheader, better to dodge that nor'easter than risk delays or worse.

Storm Warnings Cancel Two Ed Sheeran Concerts — Sep 25, 2026Ed Sheeran's two Gillette Stadium shows Friday and Saturday were canceled over nor'easter warnings; Messina Touring cited fan and staff safety, with Ticketmaster refunds automatic.

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Nicole Hardy Safety first with that storm coming in, but it's still a shame for all the fans who had plans to see him at Gillette.

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.

Nor’easter Prompts Cubs-Red Sox Schedule ChangesSports — Sep 21, 2026A powerful nor'easter threatens the Cubs‑Red Sox series in Boston, risking rainouts and possible makeup games that could affect wild-card seeding with six games left for both teams. Forecasts from EC‑AIFA and other models point to heavy rain, high winds, and a potential need for a makeup doubleheader or even a neutral-site solution if the games matter for postseason positioning.

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Sri Lanka Convicts 15 Over Easter Bombings — Sep 20, 2026The Colombo Three-Judge High Court Trial-at-Bar will deliver the verdict tomorrow in the main Easter Sunday 2019 terrorist attacks case against 24 defendants on about 23,270 charges, with 10 confessions and 2,076 court exhibits entered as evidence. The attacks killed 274 people and injured 577, and the bench comprises Judges Navaratne Marasinghe, Sujeewa Nissanka, and Ramanathan Kannan.

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Virginia Tech rallies from eight-point deficit to beat Boston College 21-14 — Sep 26, 2026Jeffrey Overton Jr.'s 76-yard TD with 4:58 left lifted Virginia Tech from a 14-6 deficit to a 21-14 win over Boston College in a nor'easter, improving the Hokies to 4-0.

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Priya Raman Virginia Tech's late TD drive in that nor'easter shows they have the grit to stay unbeaten.

Nor’easter Threatens East Coast With Flooding, High Surf — Sep 20, 2026A developing Nor’easter is expected to produce days of high surf, strong winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion along the East Coast, with potential tracks bringing heavy rain or gusty winds from the Mid-Atlantic to New England late this week into the weekend. Forecasters warn of varying impacts depending on the storm’s track, including possible 40–60 mph gusts, rising seas, and coastal flooding across multiple states as the system shifts northward.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Searchers Find Wreck, Remains Near Block IslandWorld — Sep 26, 2026A powerful nor’easter exposed a waterlogged wooden fragment on Nantucket’s south shore that is believed to be from the Warren Sawyer, a schooner wrecked near the island in 1884. Earlier debris from the area was linked to the ship, though researchers have noted evidence gaps that prevent a definitive identification of the newly surfaced piece.

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Dolly Parton's Final Recording to Close U2 Album — Sep 23, 2026U2 has announced Carnaval de Luz as the title of their new album, described as a prequel to recent EPs with the band planning a fourth-quarter release to mark their 50th anniversary; the album follows the release of the single Silencio and earlier EPs Days of Ash and Easter Lily, and would be their first original material since 2017's Songs of Experience.

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Nor’easter Forces Cancellation of Sheeran Shows — Sep 22, 2026Ticketmaster will allow refunds for Ed Sheeran’s two Gillette Stadium concerts after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell intervened following more than 170 complaints over major lineup changes. The changes came after Macklemore was dropped amid controversy over his pro-Palestinian remarks and other opening acts withdrew; refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before showtime.

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Taylor Swift Announces September 25 Release for New Single Patient Zero — Sep 22, 2026Taylor Swift has announced a brand-new single, 'Patient Zero,' set for release on September 25 with a 24-hour pre-order and a countdown on her website, signaling a highly orchestrated rollout that fans have eagerly parsed for hidden Easter eggs and connections to her recent projects. Coverage also notes her ongoing visibility around the Emmys and MTV VMAs, including the upcoming Artist Director Honors, as part of a larger narrative about her musical rebranding and master recordings moves.

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alena bengtson well she has to get some money in after mr. swift's million dollars scam lost

Eastern Race Tests Sabres’ Playoff HopesSports — Oct 7, 2026Buffalo is off to a sluggish 2-2 start, including a 4-0 loss to Dallas, as it faces stiff competition in the Eastern Conference. Despite a recent comeback win and strong early play from Owen Power, the Sabres need to improve their special teams and sustain their momentum.

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Eastern Pacific Sets Record for Cyclone EnergyWeather — 3dThe eastern and central Pacific has set a record for accumulated cyclone energy, surpassing the 2018 mark as long-lived, powerful hurricanes drove an exceptionally active season. Scientists say a strong El Niño, unusually warm ocean waters and favorable atmospheric conditions helped fuel the storms, while El Niño suppressed hurricane activity in the Atlantic.

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Kresge Opens 78 Affordable Homes Near Eastern MarketBusiness — Oct 7, 2026Starter homes have become scarcer and more expensive nationally, while limited construction keeps newly built homes costly in Metro Detroit; some desert communities offer lower prices, often with trade-offs in access to amenities. In Detroit, a new 78-apartment development adds rent-restricted homes near Eastern Market for households earning 30% to 60% of area median income.

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Eastern Michigan beats Akron 25-23 on late field goal — 4dRudy Kessinger's 48-yard field goal with 1:50 left gave Eastern Michigan a 25-23 win over Akron on Oct. 10, 2026, for a 3-0 MAC start.

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Eastern Michigan beats Lindenwood 29-3 — Sep 26, 2026Eastern Michigan defeated Lindenwood 29-3 as Noah Kim threw two touchdown passes and Rudy Kessinger made a career-long 51-yard field goal.

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Nicole Hardy Lindenwood only managing a single field goal in the third quarter makes this loss look even worse than the final score.