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Missing Dog Search Intensifies as Yellowstone Winter Nears — 22hA California family and volunteers are racing to rescue Luna, a Jack Russell terrier who has evaded capture for more than a month after escaping a Yellowstone cabin. Repeated sightings offer hope, but rescuers warn that approaching winter could make survival increasingly difficult.

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Jared Kim Jack Russells can be stubborn escape artists but this one needs help before the deep snow hits.

Global Photo Galleries Document Major News Events — 2dPhoto roundups capture a range of current events, including a deadly train derailment in Pakistan and the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, alongside scenes from Gaza, Cuba and the Paris Motor Show. One gallery also features President Donald Trump and comedian Russell Brand, who denies the charges against him.

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Cities Turn to Green Stormwater InfrastructureEnvironment — 2dCities are rethinking stormwater management as heavier rainfall strains aging infrastructure, combining traditional systems with green infrastructure that captures and filters water where it falls. Ann Arbor is developing a comprehensive plan, while Portland’s green projects have reduced stormwater entering its combined sewer; industry leaders are also developing durable systems to address flooding and water quality.

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Zheng Qinwen wins historic China Open WTA 1000 title — 4dQinwen Zheng defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 to win the China Open, becoming the first Chinese woman to capture the WTA 1000 title. The home victory marked her first title since 2024 and a major milestone in her return from injury.

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North Dakota Farm Bureau Plans Statewide Policy MeetingPolitics — 3dFarm Bureau gatherings in Arkansas and Montana recognized local agricultural families and advanced member-backed policy proposals, while North Dakota’s bureau is preparing its annual meeting to set policy and elect leaders. In North Dakota, Democratic challenger Vern Thompson criticized Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring over records showing few calendar-listed farmer meetings; Goehring said his calendar does not capture all his outreach.

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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.

NYPD Releases Response Footage After ICE ShootingWorld — 5dThe NYPD released officers’ body-camera footage showing their response after an ICE agent shot and wounded Oscar Bergal in New York City; it captures the aftermath, not the shooting itself. The release has intensified calls for ICE to disclose the involved agent’s camera footage, while officials say it exists and the investigation is ongoing.

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Hundreds of Bison Break Through Grand Teton FenceEnvironment — Oct 6, 2026Hundreds of bison stampeded at Grand Teton National Park, with some breaking through or jumping over a fence as a guide captured the dramatic scene. The cause was unclear; witnesses suggested the herd may have been frustrated by the barrier or spooked by nearby people and horses.

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Fireball Streaks Across Arizona, California SkiesScience — Oct 6, 2026A bright fireball streaked across the Southwest sky early Tuesday, with cameras in Arizona and California’s Big Bear Valley capturing the event. Arizona footage showed a vivid green flash that appeared to break apart near the horizon; no damage or impacts were reported.

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Metacon Secures €188,018 for Biogas-to-Hydrogen ProjectBusiness — Oct 7, 2026Metacon’s Greek subsidiary received €188,018 in EU funding for PUREHY2+, a 36-month project to develop a system that produces fuel-cell-grade hydrogen from biogas while capturing carbon dioxide. The project builds on earlier pilot work and aims to help existing biogas plants add renewable hydrogen production.

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Oppo plans global Find X10 launch October 21Tech — 5dOPPO says its Find X10 series will launch globally on October 21, with the Pro Max featuring three 200MP Hasselblad-developed rear cameras and the standard model offering two. The phones will use MediaTek’s new flagship processors, and OPPO says supported-market models will have 8,000mAh batteries; the Pro Max also supports high-resolution video recording and Open Gate capture for flexible cropping.

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Bodycam video released from Luigi Mangione Altoona McDonald's arrest — Oct 2, 2026Unsealed Altoona bodycam captures the McDonald’s stop, the fake ID, and the station recoveries now headed toward a December federal sentencing and a pending state murder fight.

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Maya Lindstrom The bodycam from that Altoona McDonald's stop shows how the fake ID led straight to the station evidence.

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.

Leaked Audio Has Paxton Saying Convention Hurt His Poll Numbers — Sep 30, 2026Leaked D.C. fundraiser audio captures Ken Paxton saying the Dallas GOP convention 'dropped our numbers'; his campaign cites an internal poll with him up three.

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Chris Dalton Paxton's internal poll still shows him up three points so this audio leak probably won't change much for his supporters.

Pike Place Fish Market adopts Square platformBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Pike Place Fish Market has switched to Block’s Square platform after more than a decade with another payment system, aiming to modernize operations and handle its busy, seasonal mix of in-person and remote orders. Square’s payment tools and automatic customer-data capture may also help the Seattle landmark build customer relationships and support future growth.

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Boyce Champion Wins First Collegiate Title, UNCG Runner-UpSports — Oct 4, 2026UNC Greensboro finished runner-up behind Arkansas at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational, where B.J. Boyce captured his first collegiate individual title with a five-under-par total. The Spartans had also won the Rod Myers Invitational earlier in the season, their second team title in as many tournaments.

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Study finds Ontario gambling ER visits nearly doubled after legalization — Oct 5, 2026A study found emergency visits for gambling disorders in Ontario rose steadily after online gambling and single-event sports betting expanded, reaching nearly twice the expected level by mid-2025, with the sharpest increases among males ages 10 to 44. Researchers say the visits likely capture only the most severe cases; more than 70% involved another mental health or substance-use issue, and nearly one-third resulted in hospitalization.

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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.

Natalia Silva Wins UFC Flyweight Title — Oct 4, 2026Natalia Silva captured the vacant UFC women’s flyweight title with a unanimous-decision win over Wang Cong at UFC 332 and says she wants to defend the belt actively. With Valentina Shevchenko sidelined by injury, several analyses point to a rematch with former champion Alexa Grasso as the likeliest next fight; Payton Talbott also strengthened his standing with a first-round TKO of Deiveson Figueiredo.

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Photos of the Week Capture Austen Festival Costumes and City Birds — Sep 17, 2026Local photo features include coverage of the 2026 Jane Austen Festival in Bath with costumed participants, alongside weekly photo selections from WVPE, the Caledonia Courier, and WWNY that capture city skylines, autumn scenery, sunsets, and playful scenes.

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Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon Exclusion of Anthropic From Contracts — Sep 25, 2026A D.C. appeals court ruled 2-1 the Pentagon may bar Anthropic; Claude was reportedly used in the January operation that captured and deposed Venezuela's Maduro.

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Sam Okafor Courts got this one right by prioritizing security risks over a contractor's self-imposed restrictions.

Spreading clip shows key figure arriving at White House — Sep 25, 2026The 24-second clip shows the arrival of a key figure at the White House. This video is spreading as it captures a notable moment in official proceedings. @WhiteHouse

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Somali Forces Rescue US-Sanctioned Tanker From Pirates — Sep 25, 2026Puntland forces freed US-sanctioned tanker Sibu 1 and its 20 crew, capturing 15 suspected pirates after an at-sea ambush south of Garacad.

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Elena Vasquez The sanctions on that tanker add another layer but the ambush rescue still got everyone out safely. Local forces deserve credit for acting fast.

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Sent POWs to Seoul — Sep 23, 2026Zelenskyy told the U.N. Ukraine recently sent two North Korean war prisoners to South Korea; he said one attempted to take his own life when capture became clear.

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Marcus Bell Those North Korean POWs heading to Seoul might reveal how deeply Pyongyang is backing Russia's invasion.

Thailand wins four medals, ends 64-year badminton waitSports — Sep 28, 2026Thailand won gold in badminton, sepak takraw and PUBG Mobile on Sept. 29, adding a relay silver and moving to fifth in the Asian Games standings with 12 golds overall. The Thai equestrian team also captured team eventing gold, while rider Woraphat Sittiju took individual silver.

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Ethiopian Forces Reportedly Retake Mekelle AirportWorld — Sep 27, 2026Ethiopian federal troops and allied militia say they have captured Alamata, a strategic supply hub in Tigray, after opposition forces retreated; independent verification and full control were not immediately clear. The renewed fighting has undermined the 2022 peace agreement, with clashes also reported in neighboring regions and Eritrean forces’ involvement alleged by Afar’s regional government.

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Biden signs legislation funding roads and bridges across country — Sep 21, 2026The six second clip shows President Biden signing legislation to fund roads and bridges across the country. The video is spreading as it captures a major step in national infrastructure development. @WhiteHouse

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