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Duterte Prosecution Seeks to Drop Three Impeachment Articles — 2dSenate court on Oct. 13, 2026 approved dropping 3 of 4 impeachment articles vs VP Sara Duterte; only unexplained wealth remains after prosecutors said evidence is enough to remove her.

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Women’s College Golf Sees Multi-State Tournament Action — 3dNo. 12 Arkansas finished tied for third at the Haskins Intercollegiate after shooting its best round of the tournament, while Auburn won by 30 strokes. Arkansas’s Sara Brentcheneff finished seventh individually, and Auburn’s Anna Davis claimed the individual title.

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Russia beats India 8-0 in friendlyPolitics — 5dA commentary argues that Sara Duterte’s defense is prolonging her impeachment trial by exploiting a court’s apparent concern about being seen as unfair, while testimony from Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte has raised questions about his claimed lack of knowledge of city contracts.

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October Events Span Houston, Arkansas, ConnecticutLifestyle — Oct 4, 2026Houston offers a packed October calendar, from concerts by Sara Bareilles, wave to earth and other artists to theater, opera, dance and other cultural events. Seasonal options also include family-friendly fall activities and Halloween attractions, giving residents a range of ways to spend the month.

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Sarasota Pride Festival Plans October Street CelebrationLifestyle — Oct 7, 2026Manatee Community Foundation’s leadership transition highlights stewardship and civic engagement, with local groups offering nonpartisan education on Florida ballot measures; Sarasota author John Capozzi has earned four more Florida Authors and Publishers Association awards. Other local events include the November Florida International Air Show in Punta Gorda and Sarasota’s free, all-ages Gulfcoast Pride Festival and Street Party on October 24.

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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.

Sarasota Pair Arrested in Alleged $361K Elder SchemeBusiness — 2dTwo people were arrested in Sarasota on charges including exploitation of an elderly person after investigators say they used a deceased man’s credit card for more than 550 transactions and made over $361,000 in payments from the couple’s bank accounts. Authorities said a jewelry store owner’s suspicions about repeated purchases helped expose the alleged scheme; one suspect had been assigned to care for the couple at their assisted living facility.

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Sarasota Deputy Shoots Suspect After He FiresWorld — 3dCasey King, 39, was shot multiple times by a Sarasota deputy after allegedly firing at deputies and faces five counts of attempted second-degree murder of a law enforcement officer.

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Sarasota Officer-Involved Shooting Follows McDonald’s GunfireWorld — 3dThe Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting in the 4800 block of Hoyer Drive that followed an earlier shooting at a McDonald’s parking lot near Cattlemen Road and Bee Ridge Road. Authorities have not said what led to the shootings or whether anyone was injured, and report no ongoing threat to public safety.

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Susan Sarandon Among Dozens Detained at Netanyahu UN Protest — Sep 24, 2026Susan Sarandon, 79, was photographed in handcuffs as police detained dozens near the U.N. on Sept. 24 ahead of Netanyahu's address; Hannah Einbinder was also held.

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Priya Raman Detaining dozens outside the UN ahead of the speech just draws more attention to the demonstrators.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders defends presidential press access — Sep 19, 2026In this 57-second clip Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders states it is difficult to oppose a free press while questioning the President in the Oval Office and adds that he has been more accessible than any president in history. The video is circul

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Jared Kim It's hard to take the claim of record accessibility seriously when so many briefings have been canceled or limited to friendly voices.

Restaurants Open, Prepare to Open Across Three StatesLifestyle — 4dNew dining options are opening across several cities: El Impostor is serving globally inspired tacos in West Allis, Rreal Tacos has opened in downtown Tampa, and San Antonio’s Rolando’s Super Tacos #2 is reopening. In Sarasota, Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar’s owners plan to replace it with Mitchell’s Food and Wine, retaining pizza while expanding the menu.

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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.

College Basketball Teams Post Exhibition Wins, Preview SeasonSports — 5dFGCU enters the season with its tallest roster ever, while UConn begins exhibition play with Sarah Strong taking a larger leadership role after Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd departed for the WNBA. In preseason games, Virginia beat Richmond 96-53 after a decisive run, while UNC rallied past USC 88-70 behind Jarin Stevenson’s 25 points and 10 rebounds.

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Fall Festivals, Concerts Span U.S. CommunitiesLifestyle — 6dWeekend offerings range from major Tampa concerts and Augusta live music to fall festivals, markets and family activities in Ocean County and Santa Cruz County. Sarasota’s Oktoberfest returns as a two-day celebration combining Bavarian food and music with rowing and new dragon boat races.

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Arkansas Medicaid Ad Draws Backlash Over White Casting — Oct 6, 2026Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ campaign ad promoting stricter Medicaid work requirements features a fictional unemployed white gamer, prompting conservative commentators to criticize the choice and argue the character should have been Black. The backlash has revived debate over the racial stereotypes behind the “welfare queen” trope, even though the ad concerns Medicaid and most Arkansas Medicaid recipients are white.

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Garden Sales, Festivals Planned Across Multiple RegionsLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Fall gardening events include plant sales in Fort Bend County, Texas, and Sarasota, Florida, offering locally suited vegetables, herbs, native plants and other varieties. In South Korea, Sani Garden’s October festival will feature sweet-potato activities, sustainability programs, art and family events.

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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.

Arkansas Moves Senate Special Election to Dec. 15 — Oct 5, 2026Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders moved the special election for the vacant State Senate District 18 seat from Jan. 5, 2027, to Dec. 15, 2026, after only one candidate per party filed, allowing an earlier election under state law. Republican Will Moore, Democrat Camille Feyen and two independent candidates are running to succeed Jonathan Dismang, who resigned; the winner will serve through January 2029.

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Multi-State Pickup Crashes Kill One, Injure TwoAuto — Oct 4, 2026A 59-year-old Sarasota man was seriously injured when his pickup overturned in the median of Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County after he swerved to avoid slower traffic. He was not wearing a seat belt; no other injuries or vehicle damage were reported.

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Police Find No Gun After San Jose Theater ReportWorld — Oct 4, 2026San Jose police rushed into a nearly full screening at AMC Saratoga 14 with guns drawn after a report of a man with a weapon, stopping the movie and frightening patrons. Officers detained a man matching the description but found no weapon; no one was injured, and several moviegoers left shaken.

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Dubai launches open-source deepfake detector with 91% accuracy — Oct 2, 2026Dubai’s government-developed Saraab model can detect deepfakes in videos as short as seven seconds, with reported accuracy of up to 91%. Meanwhile, U.S. campaigns are facing growing legal complaints over AI-generated political falsehoods, as states adopt rules but no federal standard governs their use.

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Beachside Volleyball Emerges as Florida Contender — Oct 2, 2026Beachside High’s girls’ volleyball program has rapidly risen from a team without a home gym to a 21-3 state contender, led by coach Austin Lanteigne and standout freshman recruit Nina Simanic. Separately, Sabine swept Gladewater, with Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 career digs.

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Derek Foss Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 digs is a solid achievement and Sabine's sweep looks well earned.

Stars and NY nominee detained blocking streets near UN — Sep 26, 2026NYPD took 103 into custody after a Jewish Voice for Peace sit-in blocked First Avenue during Netanyahu’s UN address, including Susan Sarandon and a near-certain House member.

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Dana Whitfield Protesters have every right to speak out but shutting down First Avenue only hurts regular New Yorkers trying to get to work.

BoE Deputy Governor Sees Rate Hike Case Growing — Sep 24, 2026BoE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said a rate hike is increasingly appropriate as energy risks rise; markets price a near-certain move to 4% in November.

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Nicole Hardy A jump to 4 percent will pile extra costs onto families already stretched by mortgages.

Lawyer seeks details on NC teen's alleged ties to San Diego shooters — Sep 21, 2026A 17-year-old North Carolina girl, Sarah Santiago, is charged as an adult with three counts of murder by aiding and abetting and one count of conspiracy for allegedly helping two California teens who killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Her attorney says prosecutors have not provided enough detail — including dates and communications — and a bill of particulars is being sought as a court hearing is scheduled.

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Lambeth Palace Withdraws Award to Pakistani Cleric — Sep 17, 2026The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, awarded Tahir Ashrafi, a Pakistani cleric who once praised Osama Bin Laden, the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, provoking widespread backlash from survivors, politicians, and faith groups. Critics say the choice undermines efforts against terrorism and calls for an apology and accountability for interfaith recognitions.

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