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“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011
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Festivals, Cultural Events Span Spain, Texas
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El Paso is hosting three weekends of Día de los Muertos events honoring pets, public figures and loved ones, with photo displays and community gatherings downtown. Separately, PP leader Alberto Núñez-Feijóo visited Zaragoza during the Fiestas del Pilar ahead of a campaign rally.
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Chicago Archdiocese Dedicates First U.S. Suicide Memorial
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On Sept. 9, 2026, Chicago's archdiocese dedicated "At Peace," said to be the first U.S. archdiocese suicide memorial, honoring Rev. Charles Rubey who told families their loved ones are with God.
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Cities Plan Día de los Muertos Events With Altars and Performances
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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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Judges Press County Suing Oil Giants To Explain How Companies Worsened Its Floods
Simon August · 6 min · 1h
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16, New International Version Holy Bible, New Internation
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— Oct 7, 2026
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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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Two Women Die in Separate Fire Explosions
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In separate incidents, two women died after fires exploded: Katie Marshall, 32, of Newport, Wales, suffered fatal burns after a paint canister in a rubbish bag exploded on a garden fire, while Arizona grandmother Tammy Dodson, 58, died after gasoline allegedly ignited and exploded as it was poured onto a fire pit. Both women were remembered by loved ones, and inquests or investigations are ongoing.
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ALS Fundraising Efforts Span Four States
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ALS fundraising walks in Indiana, California, New York and Illinois are bringing communities together to support people living with the disease and fund patient services, care and research. Organizers and families—including relatives honoring a loved one who died of ALS—are urging participation and donations as they seek better treatments and a cure.
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“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France, Nobel laureate, 1844–1924
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— Sep 29, 2026
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Communities Plan Día de los Muertos Events
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Communities in Milwaukee, Dallas, San Antonio, El Centro and Baldwin Park are marking Día de los Muertos with public celebrations and shared ofrendas that honor deceased loved ones and Mexican and Latin American heritage. Events include performances, food, markets and educational activities, while organizers invite residents to participate and remember together.
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The Conservative Desk
City ends 150-year carriage trade on thin relief
Mamdani and Menin lock in a 2028 ban after a tourist’s death. Owners who paid hundreds of thousands for medallions get only a promise the city will ‘consider’ compensation.
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Duluth Schedules Haunted Freighter Tours and Family Halloween Events
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
Duluth’s Halloween season includes a haunted-ship tour aboard the Irvin, a kid-friendly monster-art event at the Children’s Museum, and All Souls Night, an inclusive ceremony honoring loved ones who have died. Separately, Minneapolis’ Great Northern festival will mark its 10th anniversary in January 2027 with a riverfront location, sauna village, skating rink, ice bar and winter activities.
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“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16, New International Version Holy Bible, New Internation
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— Sep 29, 2026
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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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Alzheimer’s Programs Expand Caregiver Support
Health
— Oct 5, 2026
New initiatives are expanding dementia support through free, self-paced caregiver education, community programs on Alzheimer’s warning signs and brain health, and research-informed resources for families. The coverage also highlights the strain of caring for a parent while raising children, noting that professional respite can help caregivers manage stress and spend meaningful time with loved ones; exercise may support cognition and overall health but has not been shown here to prevent Alzheimer’s.
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5,000 Sailors Adjust to Iran War Aboard Carrier
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— Oct 3, 2026
Young sailors aboard the USS George Washington are adapting to demanding combat watches and dangerous flight-deck work as the carrier operates near the Strait of Hormuz on a deployment with no set end date. Their mission began amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, and the crew describes relying on close coordination while trying to stay connected with loved ones.
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New Book Traces Dementia Across Generations, Caregiving Strain
Health
— Sep 25, 2026
A new book chronicles a family affected by inherited, midlife dementia and how studying such families may advance research into age-related brain disorders. A separate account highlights the growing number of men caring for loved ones with dementia, including one family’s experience adapting to a frontotemporal dementia diagnosis and finding outside help.
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Pentagon Public Affairs Takes Over Historically Independent Magazine
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 1h
Randi Mahomes Backs Inclusive Play in Kansas City
Health
— Sep 28, 2026
Individuals and organizations are supporting people with disabilities through charity fundraising, inclusive activities and school-based identification of children who may need special-education services. Experts also urge aging parents caring for dependent adult children to plan ahead for their loved ones’ legal, financial and residential support.
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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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Ukraine War Separates Families, Fuels Drone Anxiety
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— Sep 25, 2026
Russia’s expanded use of drones and missiles is deepening the war’s psychological toll on Ukrainians, with clinicians reporting severe drone-related anxiety and families facing danger far from the front. The conflict also keeps soldiers apart from loved ones, as one artilleryman’s brief calls and rare home visits are shaped by combat and air attacks near his family.
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B-Side Hit and Posthumous Single Earn All-Time Song Rankings
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— Oct 1, 2026
Several classic rock songs continue to earn acclaim on greatest-of-all-time lists: Sanford-Townsend Band’s “Smoke From a Distant Fire” is celebrated as a standout one-hit wonder, while Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart,” Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” and the Allman Brothers Band’s “Whipping Post” remain enduring rock favorites. The stories also trace the songs’ origins and paths to lasting recognition, from “Maggie May” becoming a hit after radio DJs flipped its single to “Whipping Post” growing into an epic live performance.
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Study links partners to lower post-meal glucose
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— Sep 23, 2026
An Israeli study found that people had smaller post-meal blood-sugar spikes and returned to baseline faster when eating with a loved one than when eating alone. Researchers describe this as “social physiology”; they also reported better temperature regulation and reduced stress responses with social partners, suggesting close relationships may influence basic bodily processes, though the findings do not establish a treatment for metabolic conditions.
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One-eyed vole loves coming up to our door for some reason
Good News
— Sep 7, 2026
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How Bezos turned years of losses into Amazon's moat
The Everything Store shows Bezos converting customer obsession and multi-year losses into logistics and cloud advantages rivals could not copy.
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Trump Says Catholics ‘Loved’ AI Image of Pope — Cardinal Disagrees
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— May 5, 2025
President Donald Trump may think Catholics “loved” the AI of him as pope, but a at least one cardinal and one bishop beg to differ. The image of Trump as the pope, which was posted on Trump’s social media May 2, drew…
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How Americans Are Reinventing Retirement
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— Aug 28, 2024
Looking into their love lives, nearly 15% of retirees want to find love during retirement and are planning to spend more time dating to find “the one.” SHVETS PRODUCTION VIA PEXELS. “> Retirees are living…
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Michael Jackson’s Son Talks Helping Others Grieve Loved Ones 13 Years After Father’s Death
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— Oct 31, 2022
Late singer Michael Jackson’s eldest son Prince Jackson talked in an interview over the weekend about his foundation for those who are grieving a loved one. On October 28, Prince Jackson hosted the 2022 Thriller Night…
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Videos Show Freed Hostages Reunite With Loved Ones Amid Trump Peace Deal
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— Oct 13, 2025
Freed Israeli hostages ran into the arms of loved ones Monday as emotional reunion videos swept across social media. Hamas released the last 20 living Israeli hostages on Monday as part of the peace deal that President…
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Mom Spreads Love to 400 Widows on Valentine’s Day
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— Feb 14, 2022
Valentine’s Day is a day to spend with the one you love, but for many widows, they can only hold onto the memory of their spouse. James 1:27 tells us the importance of taking care of widows and “to visit them in their…
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Fauci Blamed Trump For Lab Leak Theory Taking Off, Diary Shows
Emily Kopp · 5 min · 2h
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