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Pedro Pascal calls cello training career’s toughest challenge — 17hPedro Pascal said learning the cello for Behemoth! was his career's toughest challenge, joking he would rather fight Game of Thrones' The Mountain again.

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Dana Whitfield I'd rather face The Mountain again than learn cello from scratch too, but Pascal's commitment to the role is impressive.

EU Court Rejects Stripchat DSA Challenge — 4hThe EU General Court rejected Stripchat operator Technius’s challenge to the platform’s designation as a very large online platform under the Digital Services Act. The court found the Commission adequately justified its user-count calculation, which put Stripchat above the 45-million-user threshold and subjects it to stricter obligations on illegal and harmful content.

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Jared Kim The court was right to hold Stripchat to the same DSA standards as other big platforms once user numbers cross the threshold.

Meta challenges Ofcom over safety fees, fines — 1dMeta filed a High Court challenge to Ofcom on Oct. 13, 2026 over fees and fines up to 10% of qualifying worldwide revenue or £18 million under the Online Safety Act.

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Fed Governor Cook’s Lawyer Challenges Trump’s Removal Bid — 15hLisa Cook’s lawyer challenged the objectivity of President Donald Trump’s White House inquiry into mortgage-fraud allegations, pointing to a committee member’s prior statements and arguing the process threatens the Federal Reserve’s independence. Cook cannot attend the proposed Nov. 5 hearing because of official duties in Europe and says she would be available only after the Fed’s December policy meeting; she denies wrongdoing and is fighting Trump’s effort to remove her.

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Dana Whitfield Cook has every right to put off the hearing until after her required Fed duties in December.

Unwinding Socialism in Cuba Presents Major Challenges — 1d

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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.

MLB playoff ABS challenges rise, hitters win more — 1dIn the MLB playoffs, teams used the Automated Ball-Strike System more often than during the regular season, and challenges were more successful: 59% were upheld, compared with 54% during the regular season. Batters’ success rate rose from 49% to 57%, while catchers won 60% of their challenges.

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Secret Service Sees ‘Massive Increase’ in Violent Threats, Challenging Americans To Restore the Taboos That Bind — 1d

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Jared Kim The surge in threats points to a breakdown in basic respect for public servants doing their jobs.

New Evidence in Cornell 7 Case Challenges Accuser Account2 sources — 2d

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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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Judge Extends White House Access for Three Outlets — 2dA federal judge ordered the Trump administration to keep CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters’ White House access in place while their lawsuit challenging the press ban proceeds, finding they are likely to prevail on due process and First Amendment claims. The ruling does not resolve the administration’s concerns about reporting accuracy or national security, and the administration may appeal.

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Supreme Court Declines To Hear Pot-Growing Felon’s Appeal On Gun Case — 14hThe Supreme Court passed on a case challenging a federal law prohibiting felons from possessing firearms Tuesday.

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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.

LSU Won’t Challenge SEC Over RJ Luis — 16hWade says LSU will follow SEC bar and leave RJ Luis off the roster despite an Aug. 24 injunction; Tigers used 7 after roster rose from 4 to 10.

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Elena Vasquez Wade's decision protects the whole roster instead of pushing one player through a shaky court order that might not hold up anyway.

California Voters Face 2026 State, Local Races — 1dDemocrat 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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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses — 14hA sweeping Oregon recycling law is facing a federal legal challenge from businesses that warn the state's environmental regulations could impose new costs on companies and consumers across the country.

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President Trump details second-term progress on trade and security — 9hThe video shows President Trump addressing generational challenges including trade rebalancing, manufacturing protection, NATO, energy and cartels within a year and a half. It is spreading as an official account summary of these policy acti

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

Utah Races Focus on Affordability, Government Trust — 2dThree Utah House incumbents skipped the Salt Lake Tribune questionnaire on trust and costs while challengers alleged backroom deals and a system rigged for elites ahead of Nov. 3.

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Anne Carson’s Nobel Prize Celebrates Ancient Greece — and Literature Challenging to Readers2 sources — 5d

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Letitia James Is Accused of Pre-Judging Cornell Rape Case in Debate With Challenger Saritha Komatireddy1 source — 5d

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Five Court Cases That Shaped Assisted Suicide Laws and State Challenges — 3dAssisted-suicide laws have divided the American population and sparked two lawsuits filed in the past month.

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Priya Raman States should decide these issues themselves instead of letting a handful of court rulings set the rules for everyone.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Earns Series-Best PraiseEntertainment — 2dCastlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a sprawling Metroidvania starring Rose Belmont, praised as a standout entry in the series for its fast-paced combat, collectibles and branching paths. Guides cover its full walkthrough, 16 challenging bosses and seven character costumes.

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Poll: Haaland Leads Hull by 7 Points — 3dA new Albuquerque Journal poll shows Democrat Deb Haaland leading Republican Gregg Hull 49% to 42% in New Mexico’s gubernatorial race, with 9% undecided. The margin is little changed since August; Haaland draws strength among women and Hispanic voters, while Hull continues to face a name-recognition challenge.

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Santa Rosa Schools Plan Wednesday Return After Isaias — 2dSanta Rosa County planned to reopen schools Oct. 14 after Hurricane Isaias, following state direction, while officials assessed storm damage and campus safety. Damaged schools, debris-blocked roads and bus access posed significant challenges, and any campus deemed unsafe would remain closed.

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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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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate — 3dA rising open-source American artificial intelligence (AI) industry seeks to challenge the prevailing narrative that companies and consumers must choose between closed, frontier labs and Chinese alternatives.

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Legal challenges mount to Trump immigration policies