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Kacey Musgraves calls Christopher Columbus loser onstage — 1dCountry singer Kacey Musgraves criticized Christopher Columbus during a Dallas concert, calling him a “loser” as the crowd marked Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Her remarks drew both praise and backlash from fans, amid broader debate over Columbus’s legacy and the holiday.

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Wisconsin, Fargo-Moorhead Mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day — 4dWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers marked Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the state’s 12 Native Nations and highlighting partnerships on language preservation, food sovereignty, clean energy, wild rice, health care and housing; local officials also pointed to plans to preserve land for the Ho-Chunk Nation. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein also proclaimed the day, honoring Indigenous communities and reaffirming the state’s commitment to tribal sovereignty and self-determination.

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NE Portland Crash Death Marks 41st Traffic FatalityAuto — 2dTimmy Gogol, 25, died five days after losing control of his car and hitting a tree on Northeast Airport Way in Portland. Police said speed and alcohol impairment contributed to the crash, which was the city’s 41st traffic fatality of 2026.

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Assisi marks 800th anniversary of Francis’ deathLifestyle — 5dIvy Salon & Gallery won its first Best of Butler County award as it marked 10 years in Hamilton. In separate Catholic community news, Bishop Emilio E. Biosca visited Diocese of Venice schools, while Assisi marked the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death with a yearlong jubilee culminating in feast-day celebrations.

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IJRFBI Nabs Saudi National Accused Of Hiding Bug In Toilet Paper To Spy On AI Giant’s Inner SanctumDylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h

White Cane Awareness Events Highlight Independence for Blind and Low-Vision PeopleHealth — 1dCommunities in the U.S. and India are marking White Cane Awareness Day with walks and rallies that highlight the cane’s role in mobility and independence for people with vision loss. A Duluth center also emphasizes practical training, assistive technology and treating people with visual impairments with respect rather than making assumptions about their needs.

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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.

Trump Defends Columbus Legacy at White House — 6dPresident Donald Trump marked Columbus Day with a White House celebration honoring Christopher Columbus as a hero, promoting his administration’s efforts to restore the explorer’s public legacy and emphasizing his ties to Italian Americans. The event comes amid continuing debate over Columbus’s legacy, with critics pointing to colonization and slavery and some institutions recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead.

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US Powwows Honor Indigenous Cultures, HistoryLifestyle — 2dPowwows across the country celebrated Indigenous cultures, from the Black Hills gathering honoring the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn to Moorhead High School’s annual Indigenous Peoples Day event. Other gatherings included a Wampanoag cultural event at Round the Bend Farm and a Grand Rapids powwow marking the reopening of a museum exhibit created with the Anishinaabek community.

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Giant Taiwan Flag Flies Over Taipei Amid Tensions — 5dTaiwan’s National Day celebrations featured a giant flag flown over Taipei beneath a Chinook helicopter, a tradition intended to affirm sovereignty and unity amid Beijing’s efforts to limit Taiwan’s international visibility. Taipei 101 also marked the holiday with a fireworks-and-drone show celebrating Taiwanese culture.

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Fall Park Volunteer Events Span Multiple CommunitiesEnvironment — 6dCommunities in Edmonds and Portland are marking Arbor Day with fall tree-planting events, volunteer opportunities and activities, emphasizing how autumn’s wetter, cooler conditions help newly planted trees take root. Portland’s celebration also includes a giveaway of more than 200 trees.

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BooksHow Bezos turned years of losses into Amazon's moatThe Everything Store shows Bezos converting customer obsession and multi-year losses into logistics and cloud advantages rivals could not copy.8m · 1 reads

USS Abraham Lincoln Returns After Prolonged Iran Deployment — 5dThe USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after an unusually long deployment supporting U.S. operations against Iran, with reports describing a record 264–265 consecutive days at sea. Its strike group’s combat markings claim substantial drone and vessel kills, though the tallies differ from official figures; the return also followed reports of supply shortages and strain among the crew.

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Sharon Osbourne Marks 74th Birthday After Ozzy’s Death — Oct 7, 2026Ozzy Osbourne’s final Birmingham concert, held shortly before his 2025 death, will be featured in a 2026 documentary, while his family continues to share memories of his final days and mourn his loss. Sharon and Jack Osbourne have also helped honor his legacy through public tributes, including a Halloween Horror Nights attraction inspired by his music.

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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.

Mamdani’s Oct. 7 Statement Draws Backlash and Protests — Oct 7, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the third anniversary of Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack by mourning the Israeli victims and hostages, then condemning Israel’s war in Gaza as genocide and criticizing U.S. support. His remarks drew backlash from Jewish organizations and officials across the political spectrum, who said the anniversary should be a day of mourning rather than political criticism of Israel.

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Race Weekends Span U.S. SpeedwaysSports — 6dChase Junghans won the opening-night MARS race at Lucas Oil Speedway, while Mark Martin returned to La Crosse Motor Speedway’s Oktoberfest weekend to share advice with racers; Legacy Motor Club also announced a fan day at its race shop. Upcoming regional highlights include the 76th Al Gerber Trophy Race of Champions in New York and Bakersfield Speedway’s 40th Budweiser Nationals, with multiple divisions competing for weekend titles.

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Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal ShootingWorld — 2dA shooting during a disturbance near Fordham and Dayton avenues in Fresno killed Mark Harrison, 54, and wounded a 61-year-old woman. Police later arrested Rufus Levels on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and robbery; the woman was reported in stable condition.

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IJR‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DCFrancis Kapper · 2 min · 1h

Chicago Pilgrims Catch Pope Leo XIV's Attention at Vatican Audience — Oct 1, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s years serving poor communities in Peru shape his appeal for Catholic missionary work as the Church marks World Mission Day’s centennial. Separately, 50 pilgrims from Chicago and New York caught his attention at a Vatican audience and were invited to meet him personally.

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

Philadelphia Marks Coltrane Centennial With Citywide Events — Sep 20, 2026Jazz legend John Coltrane would have turned 100 this week, prompting a worldwide wave of tributes—from Philadelphia’s John Coltrane Day and citywide concerts to multi-site commemorations and screenings in cities across the U.S.—honoring his impact on jazz and spirituality. The celebrations spotlight Coltrane’s North Carolina roots, Philadelphia years, and lasting legacy as a transformative innovator; multiple outlets and institutions are hosting events, exhibitions, and broadcasts to mark centennial.

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16th Street Baptist Church opens visitor center on bombing anniversary — Sep 15, 2026On the 63rd anniversary of the Klan bombing that killed four girls, 16th Street Baptist Church opened a visitor center as hundreds gathered and both gubernatorial candidates marked the day.

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Maya Lindstrom Both candidates showing up together is a small sign that politicians can still respect this history without turning it into a fight.

Italy Extends Border Controls on Travel From Spain for 15 Days — Sep 15, 2026Italy extends border controls on travelers from Spain for another 15 days over the Ceuta migrant crisis, citing persistent internal security risks and potential terrorist infiltration, with random checks at ports and airports. Spain and the EU have been notified, marking a second Schengen extension since the Ceuta influx as Rome maintains the measure as temporary and security-driven.

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Chris Dalton Italy's decision to extend these checks is a prudent step to address real security threats from the Ceuta situation.

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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Daily Caller News FoundationFauci Blamed Trump For Lab Leak Theory Taking Off, Diary ShowsAnthony Fauci blamed President Donald Trump for the public's concern that the COVID-19 pandemic had emanated from a laboratory in Wuhan to which Fauci's institute had shipped funding and high-risk coronavirus experiments, newly released documents show.56m · 13 reads

BTS Returns From Hiatus at Las Vegas Festival — Sep 16, 2026BTS closed out night one of the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas with a high-energy set featuring tracks from ARIRANG such as SWIM, 2.0, MIC Drop and FYA, marking a triumphant return to the US stage. The two-day festival features a star-studded lineup and is being streamed via Disney+ and Hulu in addition to live radio coverage across the country.

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Pope Leo Plans 10-City South America Tour — Sep 21, 2026Pope Leo XIV will undertake a demanding 11–12 day tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru this November, logging about 31,000 kilometers across 10 cities and delivering around 36 speeches, including a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei. The itinerary features major Masses, a prison visit, a Lima address on Peru’s future, and reflects the pope’s active travel schedule, Peruvian citizenship, and ongoing emphasis on unity and faith while marking the first papal visit to South America since 2018.

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Maya Lindstrom Pope's packed schedule shows real commitment to the region, especially visiting a prison and addressing Peru's future.

Starbucks Plans 250 North American Store Closures — Sep 19, 2026Several beloved coffee destinations are closing: Starbucks in Hove, UK will cease trading on October 4 after a long-running location, with staff offered roles at nearby stores; Williamsburg’s Partners Coffee flagship in New York City is also shutting as lease ends amid financial pressures, though a new Bedford Avenue cafe will continue the brand’s presence in the area. In Kent, The CakeShed on The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells is closing with its last day on September 27, marking the end of a well-loved cafe and restaurant staple in the town.

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Mark Meadows Reacts To Decision on Trump’s Facebook Ban: ‘Sad Day for America’Reporting — May 5, 2021Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is calling it a “sad day for America” after Facebook’s independent Oversight Board upheld the decision to suspend former President Donald Trump . “It’s a sad day for…

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Biden Marks Earth Day by Announcing Grants for Solar Energy Projects Reporting — Apr 22, 2024Just how does one mark Earth Day if you’re President of the United States? If you’re President Joe Biden, you do it by by announcing $7 billion in federal grants. These grants will be used for residential solar projects…

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IJRInflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm ElectionsJack McGeever · 3 min · 2h