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Weekend Weather, Arts Events Span US Cities
Lifestyle
— 2d
Community calendars highlight a range of upcoming arts and entertainment, including a choir-and-guitar concert in Moorhead, performances and cultural events in Reno and Muncie, and music, theater, workshops and family activities across Los Angeles’ Eastside.
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Communities plan fall movie events
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The Babcock Theatre in Billings plans a grand reopening weekend with $6 classic-film screenings, while communities in Liberal and Kirkcaldy are offering Halloween-themed movie nights with family activities. Other local screenings include an accessible Hocus Pocus event in Roanoke County and a free family movie afternoon at Anza Library.
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Family events scheduled across US campuses, cities
Lifestyle
— Oct 6, 2026
Yakima Valley College and the University of Tennessee at Martin are hosting family-focused campus events with activities, workshops and opportunities for students to connect with university resources. Yale is also offering student families free gym access during its Family Weekend.
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Family Attractions Span Four States, Spooky Empire Planned
Lifestyle
— 6d
The articles spotlight family attractions across the Midwest and Arkansas, from indoor arcades and climbing adventures to a longstanding children’s amusement park. Separately, Orlando’s Spooky Empire horror convention is running this weekend, featuring panels tied to major Halloween festivals.
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 1h
Regional fall festivals, fairs expected this weekend
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
The articles highlight a range of weekend events, including fall festivals, live music and theater, art exhibitions, family activities, and community fundraisers across several regions. Walker County’s lineup also includes homecoming celebrations, a paddling race, and a harvest festival.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
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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Cities Plan Día de los Muertos Events With Altars and Performances
Lifestyle
— 3d
Día de los Muertos events across the country are honoring deceased loved ones through community altars, performances and family programming. El Paso is hosting a three-weekend downtown celebration with tribute displays, while Lakewood and Philadelphia are marking the holiday with a bilingual musical and a museum festival featuring an ofrenda, music, dance and storytelling.
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Local fairs open, community festivals planned
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
Communities are celebrating with fairs and festivals, from Pembroke’s historic Michaelmas Fair and Broadmeadows’ family-focused gathering to a fall weekend of events around New Mexico’s Balloon Fiesta. In Colorado Springs, police and SCHEELS are also hosting Balltoberfest, inviting residents to donate sports balls and connect with officers through family activities.
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MBC plans Thanksgiving news break October 12
Lifestyle
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Thanksgiving coverage included a local newsroom holiday schedule, a wild-turkey pot pie recipe and a Honolulu restaurant’s feast-to-go offering. An unexpected NHL debut also brought the Stanley family together in Ottawa for the holiday weekend.
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Apple Butter Festivals Planned Across Four States
Lifestyle
— 6d
Apple 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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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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Fall Festivals, Concerts Span U.S. Communities
Lifestyle
— 6d
Weekend offerings range from major Tampa concerts and Augusta live music to fall festivals, markets and family activities in Ocean County and Santa Cruz County. Sarasota’s Oktoberfest returns as a two-day celebration combining Bavarian food and music with rowing and new dragon boat races.
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Rodeo, Horse Events Span Five States
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
Western-themed events range from Pennsylvania’s Cowboy Weekend and rodeos in Waco and Norwich to Las Vegas’ 2026 National Finals Rodeo, while a southern Illinois horse show will raise money for an equine-therapy nonprofit. The events offer activities including train rides, rodeo competitions, family entertainment and horse-show classes.
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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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Two Runners Die at Half Marathons in Cardiff, Milwaukee
Sports
— Oct 4, 2026
A participant died after taking part in Sunday’s Cardiff Half Marathon, organizers said, thanking event and hospital medical teams and withholding further details at the family’s request. Separately, a runner died after a medical emergency during the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon weekend’s half marathon.
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Survivor Tells Harrowing Tale of the 'Living Nightmare and Miracle' Her Family Experienced During Flood
Reporting
— Aug 28, 2021
On Aug. 20, the Coplin family was looking forward to a weekend away, camping at Piney River RV Resort in Bon Aqua, Tennessee. Not knowing the intense flooding that was about to hit, the family was initially excited to…
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Biden Family Blaming Campaign Advisers for Poor Debate Performance: Report
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— Jul 1, 2024
The blame game is in full force after Thursday’s presidential debate. The Biden family were pointing fingers at President Joe Biden’s top campaign advisers this weekend for his poor performance at the debate, Politico…
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 2h
Video: Loose Dog Found Paddling in Busy Lake on Holiday Weekend Saved After Hero Jumps in
Reporting
— Jun 1, 2022
Many people spent their holiday weekend out at various bodies of water, enjoying beaches, sun and swimming with family, friends and loved ones. Those headed to Lake Michigan’s beaches near Chicago were warned that the…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Megyn Kelly Reveals Sister Died Suddenly of Heart Attack: ‘Spare a Prayer for My Mom’
Reporting
— Oct 25, 2022
Megyn Kelly announced Monday that death had struck her family with the loss of her sister, Suzanne Crossley, who was 58. “Something really sad happened in my family over the weekend,” Kelly said during her SiriusXM…
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Teen Boys Save Driver Seconds Before Wreckage Erupts in Flames: 'Absolute Heroism at Its Finest'
Reporting
— Apr 20, 2022
When a family was driving along Route 9 in Nelson, New Hampshire, over the Easter weekend, they were looking forward to seeing family in New Jersey and Maryland. They had no idea they were about to save someone’s life…
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Reflections from the Front Lines: Trump to Syria, Kyl’s Departure, and Other Weekend Wonders
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— Jan 2, 2026
As we roll into Friday, let’s recap the week’s news highlights. And what a week it has been! From the mountainous aspirations of a former president to the somber farewells of a beloved political family, let’s take a…
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Coronavirus Rising in 22 US States
Reporting
— Sep 6, 2020
Coronavirus cases are rising in 22 of the 50 U.S. states, according to a Reuters analysis, a worrisome trend on a Labor Day holiday weekend traditionally filled with family gatherings and parties to mark the end of…
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The Conservative Desk
Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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American Hero: Man Saves Neighbor from Fire 20 Years After Losing Family in Blaze
Reporting
— Sep 9, 2021
Mark Collum of Rowley, Massachusetts, is a commercial fisherman by trade, but after the events that transpired over the last weekend, he can add “hero” to his job description. His feat is all the more amazing when you…
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People Notice Something Creepy as Biden Walks by Restaurant and Peers in Window
Opinion
— Nov 28, 2022
President Joe Biden and his family hit Nantucket, Massachusetts, over Thanksgiving weekend to do what Biden does best — shuffle around in public, smiling and waving and doing his whole “relatable old man” schtick…
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Warning Issued after Dog Trampled to Death During 'Freak Occurrence' Moose Encounter
Reporting
— Nov 3, 2021
Tragedy struck one family in Summit County, Colorado, over Halloween weekend when wild and domesticated animals had a fatal interaction. The owners, who asked that their name not be shared, were avid hikers and knew the…
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Coach Hit By Gunfire At Texas Youth Baseball Game
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— Sep 26, 2025
A youth baseball tournament in Katy, Texas turned into a scene of chaos and panic over the weekend when gunfire suddenly rang out during a pre-game prayer. What was supposed to be a safe, family-friendly sporting event…
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Public Takes Offense With Eric Trump’s Memorial Day Weekend Post
Reporting
— May 27, 2024
People were not happy with a post Eric Trump made on X, formerly Twitter, about the sacrifices the Trump family has made. Eric Trump retweeted a post from an account called Freedom, which showed a picture of Trumps with…
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 2h
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