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Astros decline to renew Espada amid staff overhaul
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Astros will not renew Joe Espada after an 81-81 season made Houston the first .500 team in MLB history to reach the postseason.
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Marcus Bell
The wild-card sweep showed the team needed a bigger shake-up than just keeping the same manager around.
Archive Profiles White House Workers Including Enslaved Laborers
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The White House Historical Association and the Rubenstein Center have launched an online project documenting thousands of behind-the-scenes workers who have kept the White House running throughout its history, from chefs and gardeners to engineers and housekeepers. The project draws on archival research and oral histories, recognizing workers’ contributions, including those of enslaved people.
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Anthrax Plans Illustrated Oral History Release
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Anthrax is the subject of a forthcoming illustrated oral history, featuring firsthand accounts from band members and stories from the group’s four-decade career. Separate historical retrospectives recall anthrax scares in the United States, including heightened public concern after the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Vance implies Talarico is gay at Texas rally
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At a Texas rally for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, Vice President JD Vance mocked Democrat James Talarico with a joke implying he was gay and called him a “freak,” while criticizing his comments about transgender youth and suggesting his internet search history was unusual. Talarico has not publicly said he is gay and has described a long-term relationship with a woman.
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Chris Dalton
Vance's joke about Talarico feels like a cheap shot that avoids real debate on youth policies.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 3h
How the gene became medicine, atrocity, and identity's mirror
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Anyone living with hereditary risk or watching gene-editing headlines needs the moral history those tools still carry.
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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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Iran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000
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The Iran war — among the most unpopular conflicts in modern U.S. history — has reportedly cost the average American household approximately $2,000, according to a new analysis.
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A Modest Proposal for the Purification of California History
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Dortmund extends Kovac contract through 2029
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Dortmund extended Niko Kovac through 30 June 2029; his 2.15 Bundesliga points per game is the best coaching average in club history.
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Chris Dalton
Kovac's 2.15 points per game average is the best they've had, so locking him in until 2029 looks like a solid decision.
Frontier History Sites Span Idaho, North Dakota
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Museums, historic sites and community events across the American West are bringing regional history to life, from Idaho’s pioneer skills, mining and fur-trade exhibits to a lecture on Old West magicians and North Dakota’s Mandan and military heritage. The programs offer visitors hands-on demonstrations, reconstructed settings and stories spanning Indigenous communities, frontier life and local development.
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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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Ilhan Omar Faces Fresh Scrutiny After Federal Agents Search Her Home
Andrew Powell
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Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing renewed scrutiny over her immigration history after federal agents searched her Washington, D.C., residence and investigators issued subpoenas to members… — by Andrew Powell
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Five Texas Destinations Showcase History, Culture
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Texas communities offer sharply different attractions: Cactus is a culturally diverse town shaped by generations of immigrant workers, while Longview’s carefully restored Teague House preserves local history. Travel features also spotlight Johnson City’s Hill Country scenery and presidential heritage, Nacogdoches’ visitor center and historic trail, and a Texas village of preserved historic buildings.
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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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Women’s Events Planned Across US Communities
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Regional women can attend a South Central Pennsylvania conference for professional development and networking, while Providence hosts a hands-on textile workshop exploring women’s history. In Los Angeles, high school students can join a free leadership boot camp focused on women’s landmarks and their representation in the city’s history.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Gatherings Draw Thousands Across Region
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native American Day celebrations across Minnesota and South Dakota drew large crowds, honoring Indigenous culture, history and resilience through community gatherings, parades, concerts and powwows. Events also emphasized reflection on the past and continued recognition of Indigenous communities.
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Drivers Weigh Used-Vehicle Risks, Ownership Costs
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Guidance on buying used vehicles emphasizes checking condition, service history, mileage and repair risks before committing, since a low price can be offset by costly problems. Separately, a cost comparison finds that leasing may look cheaper month to month, but buying can be more economical over five years for vehicles that retain their value.
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 5h
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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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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Communities Host Events to Help Residents Preserve Family Ancestry Stories
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During Family History Month, libraries and community groups are helping people explore their ancestry through local history resources, one-on-one research sessions and digitization services. Organizers encourage families to start with older relatives, photographs and keepsakes to preserve stories and connect generations.
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Rare shocks nobody sees coming drive history and markets
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A turkey’s thousand safe feedings end the week before Thanksgiving—and Taleb says finance and forecasting still make that same mistake.
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Nicole Hardy
Taleb's point about the turkey hits hard because markets keep treating past stability as proof nothing can go wrong.
Harvest festivals mix fellowship, crafts and performances across three states
Lifestyle
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Harvest festivals are planned in several communities: Joplin’s downtown event will feature local artists, performers, food vendors and fall activities, while a Shelley festival will explore Idaho history and culture through hands-on demonstrations. A church festival on Oct. 18 will invite women for fellowship, educational programs and networking.
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Columbus State Creates American Military History Institute
Politics
— Oct 7, 2026
Columbus State University has established the Lt. Gen. Harold and Julia Moore Institute to expand military-history teaching and research, preserve records, and deepen public understanding of the U.S. military’s role in society. Military historian David Kieran will lead the institute, which will build on the university’s ties to Fort Benning and the surrounding military community.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
The race for seats at the president's next meme coin dinner seems to be drawing a largely foreign crowd.
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ICE Launches 45-Day Enforcement Surge Across California
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ICE has launched a 45-day immigration enforcement operation in California, beginning in San Diego and expanding into other parts of the state, with reports that officers may arrest undocumented immigrants regardless of criminal history. The operation has prompted concern among immigrant-rights advocates and Democratic leaders, while the administration says it is enforcing federal law and a Republican congressman says DHS described the Central Valley actions as focused on people with warrants or criminal histories.
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'Hitler Was Right All Along': Haverford Professor Charged With Stalking Jewish Coworker Has Long History of Threatening 'Jew Rats' Praising Nazis in Suspended Posts
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Alabama Towns Earn Praise for Charm, Livability
Lifestyle
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Alabama’s towns offer a mix of scenic destinations and distinctive character, from Mountain Brook’s village districts and Enterprise’s history of resilience to landscapes and landmarks in places such as Mentone, Fairhope and Wetumpka. Huntsville also stands out as a highly ranked place to live, with its space-industry legacy, natural setting and quality-of-life appeal.
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BYU Announces Record Philanthropic Partnership With PV3
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BYU Athletics called its PV3 Enterprises deal the largest philanthropic commitment in department history, renaming LaVell Edwards Stadium's field PV3 Field and granting NIL deals to more than 40 athletes.
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NCAA Volleyball Streaks End, Extend Nationwide
Sports
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Saint Louis ended Dayton’s 62-match Atlantic 10 winning streak, while Emory earned two UAA victories and Howard extended its streak to five. Vanderbilt upset No. 5 Florida, snapping the Gators’ 11-match run and earning the first top-five win in program history.
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 5h
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