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Developing·Oct 13, 2026

2026 MLB stretch run: wild-card races and top performances

Brewers beat Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS opener.
Brewers edge Dodgers 2-1 to take 1-0 lead in NLCS.

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Drag Race Songwriter Lucian Piane Dies at 46Entertainment — 1dLucian Piane, Drag Race songwriter, died at 46 on Oct. 12, 2026, after a sedan struck him on San Fernando Road in Glendale; the driver stayed and called 911.

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California Voters Face 2026 State, Local Races — 2dDemocrat Xavier Becerra is favored to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor, while Republican Steve Hilton says the race is winnable despite the state’s deep Democratic advantage and the uphill challenge facing his campaign.

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Chicago Fire Beat NYCFC 2-1Sports — 5dFourth-place Chicago hosts ninth-place New York City FC in a consequential Eastern Conference playoff-race matchup. Chicago is coming off two straight wins, while NYCFC is winless in three; New York has gone unbeaten in its last 10 regular-season meetings with the Fire.

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Florida Lawmaker Wins Two Agriculture AwardsBusiness — 6dAgriculture coverage spans Texas’ commissioner race, harvest and transportation pressures, Western hay exports, and efforts to preserve farmland as urban development claims roughly 2,000 acres daily. In Florida, state lawmakers and agricultural groups are also pursuing policies and incentives to support farmers and farm businesses.

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IJRTop Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out AmericansDylan Kresak · 3 min · 6h

Rhode Island Poll Shows Foulkes Leading Block by 9 Points — 1dA new Rhode Island poll shows Democrat Helena Foulkes leading independent Ken Block 44% to 35% in the governor’s race, a sharp narrowing from her 24-point August advantage; Republican Aaron Guckian has 10% and has rejected calls to leave the race. The lieutenant governor contest is essentially tied, with Republican John Loughlin at 45% and incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos at 44%.

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Nicole Hardy Guckian staying in at 10 percent is splitting votes and hurting the overall Republican chances.

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.

Eastern Race Tests Sabres’ Playoff HopesSports — Oct 7, 2026Buffalo is off to a sluggish 2-2 start, including a 4-0 loss to Dallas, as it faces stiff competition in the Eastern Conference. Despite a recent comeback win and strong early play from Owen Power, the Sabres need to improve their special teams and sustain their momentum.

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Ethiopia sweeps Berlin Marathon titles — Sep 27, 2026Ethiopia’s Guye Adola won the Berlin Marathon men’s race in about 2:02:50, while compatriot Tigst Assefa took the women’s title in 2:11:04. Assefa had been on pace to challenge the world record but suffered a leg injury in the closing kilometers; defending men’s champion Sabastian Sawe withdrew before the race with an injury.

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Rachel Meyers Sawe pulling out before the start left the men's race without its defending champ and made the Ethiopian sweep easier than expected.

Candidates Outline Priorities in 2026 RacesPolitics — 5dCandidates in Illinois and Kansas Senate races are emphasizing affordability and health care, while offering differing approaches on wages, tariffs, inflation and immigration; Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton also faulted the Iran war and tariffs for raising costs, while Republican incumbent Roger Marshall did not respond to the questionnaire. In a Montana legislative race, a challenger opposed a proposed flat income tax and backed refining property-tax relief to protect working- and middle-class residents.

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Marco Rubio Delivers First Speech of the 2028 Presidential Race1 source — 6d

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BooksHow a broken blood test raised nine billion on pure storyAnyone funding or boarding a startup should see how a non-working finger-prick device rode charisma and legal threats to a nine-billion-dollar valuation.1h · 2 reads

INDYCAR Season Hits 18-Year TV Audience HighSports — 6dThe 2026 INDYCAR SERIES drew a 23% increase in TV viewership and delivered close racing, while Alex Palou secured another championship and a new Washington, D.C., street race became a major hit. In INDY NXT, Nikita Johnson clinched the title in the final race, becoming the series’ youngest champion.

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Hottest 2026 Midterm Races—Jackson Leads In Maine, Hinson Ahead In Iowa (Updated Daily)1 source — 5d

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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.

Trump expected to rally in Greenville, North Carolina — 1dPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a Greenville, North Carolina, rally on Oct. 20 as he campaigns for Republicans in closely watched midterm races, including Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s contest against Roy Cooper. Doors are expected to open at 3:30 p.m., with the program at 5:30 p.m. and Trump’s remarks at 7 p.m.; the venue has not been announced.

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Rachel Meyers Trump's Greenville stop should give Whatley a solid boost against Cooper in that Senate race.

NASCAR’s Three National Series Set for Charlotte WeekendSports — Oct 5, 2026All three NASCAR national series will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Oct. 9-11, with the Cup Series returning to the 1.5-mile oval for the first time since 2017. The weekend includes the Truck race Friday, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race Saturday and Cup race Sunday, alongside team fan events and published entry and broadcast details.

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Musk Donates Over $276 Million to Republicans — 4dElon Musk has given more than $276 million to Republican groups and political action committees since July, including $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund and over $76 million to America PAC. The spending is helping fund a targeted midterm operation across competitive Senate and House races, with America PAC directing much of its candidate spending toward opposing Democrats.

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IJRPolitical Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe AllegesJack McGeever · 5 min · 7h

Candidates Vie in 2026 Races Across Four States — 5dIndiana’s 2026 elections feature a rematch between Democrat Cinde Wirth and Republican Rep. Jefferson Shreve in the 6th District, and a competitive 5th District race in which Democrat JD Ford is challenging Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz on issues including living costs and AI regulation. Five candidates are also competing for secretary of state after incumbent Diego Morales lost his party’s nomination amid scandals, with independent candidates seeking to challenge the two-party system.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Election Guides Cover Minnesota and Chicago RacesPolitics — Oct 5, 2026Candidates in November 2026 municipal races across Eagan, Cannon Falls, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Vadnais Heights are outlining priorities including affordable housing, redevelopment and data centers; economic growth, infrastructure and public safety; environmental protection and community inclusion; and fiscal restraint. The contests include mayoral and council races, with candidates emphasizing different approaches to managing growth and serving residents.

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Sanders plans Florida rallies for Nixon — 3dBernie Sanders is set to hold a Tallahassee rally on Oct. 18 as part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, with Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon appearing as a special guest. The event is part of Sanders’ effort to boost Nixon’s campaign against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in Florida’s 2026 Senate race.

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Riggs Wins Charlotte Truck Race, Closes Championship Gap — 5dLayne Riggs passed Kaden Honeycutt with seven laps left to win the Ecosave 200 at Charlotte, his seventh win of the season and 12th Truck Series career victory.

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Independents Challenge Major Parties in 2026 RacesPolitics — 2dIndependent candidates in New Hampshire, Oregon and three Great Plains states are challenging major-party contenders, emphasizing voter choice and independence from party control. Oregon candidate Clay Bearnson is calling for campaign-finance reform and broader election access, while the Republican Senate committee disputes the Great Plains candidates’ claims that they would remain unaffiliated in the Senate.

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BooksWhy structure beats intention in every stubborn system failureAnyone stuck in policy resistance or a tragedy of the commons will see why Meadows says stocks, loops, and high leverage points—not better people—drive the pattern.1h

NASCAR points leader Creed to join Sam Hunt Racing in 2027 — Oct 3, 2026Points leader Sheldon Creed will drive the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra for Sam Hunt Racing on a multi-year deal starting in 2027.

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Tom Gallagher I wonder if leaving Haas Factory Team after 2026 is the best move for Creed's career.

Virginia rallies from 10 down, beats Syracuse 28-25Sports — 4dVirginia rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Syracuse 28-25, with Jekail Middlebrook rushing for two fourth-quarter touchdowns and 95 yards. The gritty win kept the Cavaliers in the ACC race, though their uneven play and defensive vulnerabilities remain concerns.

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Russell Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix After Tense Finish — Sep 25, 2026George Russell won the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. In Formula 2, Alex Dunne won the first feature race, while Rafael Câmara took the second, with Nikola Tsolov and Dunne rounding out its podium.

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Twin Cities Marathon Weekend Sets Attendance RecordSports — Oct 4, 2026The 2026 Twin Cities Marathon began Sunday in Minneapolis, with more than 30,000 runners registered for the weekend’s races—a record. Defending champions Will Norris and Jane Bareikis returned, as organizers advised drivers to expect road closures and said the race will move to mid-October starting in 2027.

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Two Candidates Seek to Replace Retiring Washoe County Clerk in 2026Politics — Oct 7, 2026Nevada’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election will include contests for state Assembly, Washoe County School Board and Commission, and county clerk, among other races; early voting is scheduled for Oct. 17–30, with counties able to begin mailing ballots Oct. 5. The Washoe County clerk race pits Democrat Sean McDowell against Republican Duane Meyer, while other local matchups include Natha Anderson versus Trista Gomez and Jon Killoran versus Marie Rodriguez.

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IJROver 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit RatingsJack McGeever · 4 min · 7h