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Teriyaki Madness Opens in Yonkers as Sushi Brands Plan New SitesLifestyle — Oct 7, 2026New restaurants are expanding across North American cities: Teriyaki Madness has opened in downtown Yonkers, while Toronto’s Oroshi Fish Co. plans a second dry-aged sushi shop for late 2026. Charlotte is welcoming all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant Mr. Tokyo Premium, and Vancouver is slated to get Zumi, a revolving sushi bar, in winter 2026.

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Couture Exhibitions Span Paris, Lisbon, MinneapolisLifestyle — 4dFashion exhibitions are celebrating couture’s history and craft, from Maison Michel’s 90th-anniversary millinery show and the MAD’s 40-year retrospective to a Lisbon exhibition pairing Valentino designs with Joana Vasconcelos’s art. In Minneapolis, the Institute of Art will present more than 80 pieces from Paris’s Palais Galliera, its first such exhibition in the United States.

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Music Features Explore Artists, Scenes, LegaciesMusic — Oct 4, 2026Mississippi’s Hattiesburg music scene remains active, while Haruki Murakami’s jazz roots and Frank Zappa’s genre-defying work show how musical traditions and influences shape artists across generations. A film revisits Madness’s gritty early years as the band rose from struggling north London musicians to pop stars.

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Trump blasts CNN, MS Now For Not Covering Xi Visit — Sep 25, 2026At first, President Donald Trump did not want CNN and MS Now to cover White House events. Now, he’s mad they didn’t. The president attacked the two outlets on Truth Social because… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Derek Foss Trump wants the coverage when it suits him but blocks the same outlets the rest of the time.

U.S. Indictment Accuses Maduro, Flores of Torture — Oct 3, 2026U.S. prosecutors are urging a New York judge to reject Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores’s claims of immunity and let their narcoterrorism and drug-trafficking case proceed. They argue the U.S. has not recognized Maduro as Venezuela’s head of state since 2019 and Venezuela has made no formal immunity request; the defendants argue Maduro is entitled to protection as a sitting leader and for his official acts.

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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.

Senators Ask FTC to Probe Amazon, Walmart AI on Made-in-USA Claims — Sep 17, 2026Baldwin and Scott on Sept. 17, 2026, asked the FTC to probe Amazon Alexa and Walmart Sparky after a report said Alexa refused a Made in USA filter because it would "redirect significant sales away from their largest seller base."

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Jared Kim Amazon and Walmart should fix their AI tools to stop downplaying origin info even if they say improvements are already happening.

Former Priest Pleads No Contest to Child-Sex ChargesWorld — 1dFormer Madison-area priest Andrew Showers, 38, pleaded no contest and was found guilty in Waupaca County of attempted child enticement, attempted second-degree sexual assault of a child, and possession of child sexual abuse material.

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Dana Whitfield No contest plea on the assault counts means he should face the maximum prison time possible.

Bhind, Madhya-Pradesh Pressure Map | MSN Weather2 sources — 1d

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Derek Foss This map shows Bhind has steadier pressure than nearby districts which might help with outdoor plans.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Span US, SingaporeLifestyle — 1dThe articles highlight varied buffet and seafood dining options, including a historic Georgia restaurant, a Singapore Sunday buffet collaboration, a Connecticut all-you-can-eat spot and a New Mexico casino seafood buffet. One eastern North Carolina restaurant featured in a seafood roundup is not a traditional buffet; it specializes in made-to-order boils, crab, shrimp and fried baskets.

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Spain Housing Crisis Dominates Snap Election — Oct 5, 2026An 87-year-old's attempted Madrid eviction sparked nationwide protests and made housing the core of Spain's snap election after Parliament rejected rent-cap decrees.

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HVAC Contractors Highlight Services Across Midwest CitiesLifestyle — Oct 1, 2026Homeowners in Columbus, Indianapolis and Milwaukee can consult local lists of vetted HVAC contractors for repairs, replacement and indoor-air-quality services. Seasonal guidance also recommends consistent thermostat settings and checking filters, ducts and plumbing before colder weather, while Madison-area Harker Heating & Cooling promotes its repair, installation and maintenance services.

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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.

Manchester United’s €120 Million Bale Bid Failed in 2013 — Sep 24, 2026André Villas-Boas says Manchester United made a late €120 million bid to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham in 2013, but Bale was determined to join Real Madrid, and the offer failed to change his mind.

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Boise State beats Western Michigan 32-7 — Sep 24, 2026Boise State rebounded from its loss to South Dakota with a dominant 32-7 road win over Western Michigan, powered by Dylan Riley’s career-high 138 rushing yards and Maddux Madsen’s three touchdown passes. The matchup was billed as a pivotal contest between Group of Six College Football Playoff contenders, and Boise State improved to 3-1 while Western Michigan fell to 2-2.

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Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 after VAR red card — Sep 20, 2026Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 after VAR upgraded Dean Huijsen’s yellow to red; Real Madrid called the refereeing abysmal and Mourinho showed photos of two unpunished challenges.

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Nicole Hardy That VAR upgrade to red for Huijsen felt harsh but it handed Atletico the momentum they needed to win the derby.

Mbappé Targets 2026 Ballon d’Or for Madrid — Sep 18, 2026Mbappé says the Ballon d’Or should return to Real Madrid and stresses that winning individual honours is secondary to helping the club win titles, while underscoring Madrid as his preferred home; he also revealed a decade-long relationship with Florentino Pérez that culminated in his 2024 move to the Bernabéu. He has floated signing Madrid icons Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and Ronaldo Nazário, reaffirmed his focus on Real Madrid’s success, and highlighted Pérez’s role in shaping his transfer, as he eyes the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

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

Real Madrid, Roma Set for Champions League Clash — 2dJosé Mourinho returns to Rome with Real Madrid, where Roma fans still revere him for leading the club to the 2022 Conference League title and the following season’s Europa League final. Madrid seek to build on their Champions League opening win amid uneven domestic form, while Roma are back in the competition after a lengthy absence.

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Maddie Font Announces Pregnancy With Baby Girl After March Miscarriage — Sep 16, 2026Maddie Font announced she and husband Jonah Font are expecting their second child, a baby girl, joining their 3-year-old son Forrest as she launches a solo career after leaving Maddie & Tae. The news follows a tough year that included a March miscarriage, after which she reflects on faith and balancing motherhood with her new path in music, while maintaining a close friendship with Tae Kerr.

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Nicole Hardy Her choice to go solo while raising kids shows real commitment, and keeping that bond with Tae is a smart move in country music.

James Madison Accepted Into American ConferenceSports — 2dJames Madison will join the American Conference as its 14th full member no later than July 1, 2028, leaving the Sun Belt after unanimous votes on both sides.

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Holly Madison Backs Jessica Biel’s Upcoming Playmates Film — 4dCrystal Hefner urged Jessica Biel to reconsider a fictionalized Hugh Hefner wife role in Playmates if it romanticizes him, citing abuse she says she endured; Holly Madison backs the film.

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Madhya Pradesh Villagers Protest Flooding From River-Link Project — 2dMadhya Pradesh villagers protested the $4.6 billion Ken-Betwa river link in September 2026 after floods hit homes and temples; a planned dam would submerge about 9,000 hectares including part of a tiger reserve.

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Spain Eviction-Crisis Figure Maricarmen Abascal Dies — Oct 6, 2026Maricarmen Abascal, 87, died after being hospitalized following her eviction from the Madrid home where she had lived for more than 70 years; her case fueled nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis and a political crisis that led Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call an early election. The crisis continues to play out in threatened evictions in Barcelona and protests in Madrid, where police used rubber bullets to keep far-right demonstrators from reaching a housing activist camp.

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Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain Pressure Map | MSN Weather2 sources — 4d

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Wisconsin, Nebraska Contests Advance Eight Products EachBusiness — Oct 7, 2026The Coolest Thing Made contests in Wisconsin and Nebraska have each narrowed their fields to eight products, with public voting underway to choose finalists. Nebraska’s bracket includes two Gering-made products, while the state winners are scheduled to be announced Oct. 27 in Wisconsin and Oct. 29 in Nebraska.

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Dolly Parton’s Five-Layer Casserole Uses Pantry Staples — Oct 7, 2026Dolly Parton shared a love of hearty, unfussy Southern cooking, including her mother’s chicken and dumplings, which she often made for cast and crew. Her five-ingredient layered casserole—made with ground beef, potatoes, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers—reflects the same practical, crowd-pleasing approach to comfort food.

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