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Charlotte Collective Brings Black Artists Together
Lifestyle
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A longtime mid-Michigan cider mill draws visitors for apple picking, fresh donuts and a volunteer harvest supporting local food banks. Around Charlotte, community offerings range from library and festival events to the Keepers Collective’s gatherings celebrating Black culture, alongside seasonal and holiday festivities.
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Nothing is original, so steal from many sources at once
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Makers frozen by originality fear get a short, illustrated stack for collecting influences, making daily, and sharing unfinished work without shame.
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Marcus Bell
This approach to gathering ideas from everywhere feels practical for anyone stuck on starting a project.
Nebraska Senator Plans Lincoln Tax Refund Bill
Politics
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Nebraska Sen. Beau Ballard says Lincoln improperly collected city sales and occupation taxes from residents in its extraterritorial jurisdiction and is calling for an audit and refunds, with legislation planned for 2027 requiring a 20-year review and interest. Lincoln officials deny administering sales tax, saying the state Department of Revenue handles collections and refunds.
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Cities announce local waste collection changes
Environment
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Communities are announcing changes to local waste services: Pittsville’s bulk pickup is set for Nov. 19, while a city food-scrap program is moving to biweekly collection to expand access, cut emissions and save money. Cheyenne and Bemidji are shifting some trash pickups by a day for the Oct. 12 holiday.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 13h
Trail Projects, Plans Span Multiple Communities
Environment
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Communities are planning and improving trail systems, with maintenance and resurfacing work scheduled on Washington’s Olympic Discovery Trail and public trail restoration planned in Alaska’s Copper River Valley. Horry County is seeking input on a proposed connected trail network, while Virginia’s Wilderness Road State Park is collecting public comments on its updated master plan.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Dinosaur Exhibits Span US Museums
Science
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Museums and attractions across the U.S. are drawing visitors with dinosaur exhibits, from lifelike robotic giants and interactive fossil activities to miniature, science-focused dioramas and fossil displays. The offerings combine family entertainment with paleontology education, while institutions such as Montana’s Museum of the Rockies also highlight major fossil collections and research.
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October events target long waits for large shelter dogs
Lifestyle
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Local organizations are promoting dog adoption through rescue events and listings of available pets, including Remi, a 7-year-old dog whose adoption fee is being covered. For Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Animal Hearted Apparel is also directing 25% of sales from its rescue-themed collection to animal shelters and rescue groups.
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Penn Wins 15 Matches at Cissie Leary Invitational
Sports
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Penn hosted the Cissie Leary Invitational, where its women’s tennis team collected singles and doubles wins against Saint Joseph’s, Lafayette, Princeton, Temple and Drexel. Saint Joseph’s also earned singles and doubles victories during the three-day event, including a pair of doubles wins on Sunday.
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Poetry Readings, Workshops Set Across US
Music
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Poet Patricia Jabbeh Wesley is scheduled to read from her collected poems at Penn State Altoona, while Torli Bush will lead a workshop on Appalachian poetry and self-definition. In a separate interview, Natalie Shapero discusses the inspiration and process behind her poem “The Top of Hell.”
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Why a climber feels most alive mid-pitch, not at the summit
Pager studies found people report more flow during structured work than unstructured leisure—yet still say they would rather be elsewhere.
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OneBlood Urges Donations Ahead of Isaias
Weather
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OneBlood is urging immediate blood and platelet donations as Hurricane Isaias threatens to disrupt collections in Florida for several days. All blood types are needed, especially O-negative and O-positive, to help keep hospitals supplied before, during and after the storm.
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Guides Spotlight Hidden Regional Food Destinations
Lifestyle
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A collection of under-the-radar Michigan destinations spotlights Chelsea’s historic downtown and local landmarks alongside Upper Peninsula pasty shops and neighborhood Detroit barbecue joints and delis. Together, the stories make the case for exploring beyond the usual tourist stops to find local history and regional food favorites.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From 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.
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Juneau Police: Wife Hid Husband’s Remains, Collected Benefits
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— Oct 2, 2026
Juneau police say Ross Pasquan died of severe cardiovascular disease, and his wife concealed his death and kept collecting his Social Security, retirement and Alaska dividend benefits. Investigators found no evidence of foul play or anyone else’s involvement and closed the case after his wife’s death.
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Lacoste Recasts Sportswear as Sensual Fashion at Paris Week
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— Oct 3, 2026
Designers unveiled upcoming ready-to-wear collections, including Lacoste creative director Pelagia Kolotouros’s sporty, sweat-inspired take and Spring 2027 presentations from Pressiat, Noir Kei Ninomiya, Lanvin and Marine Serre at Paris Fashion Week. The reports highlight the range of labels on the seasonal runway, though most provide few details about the collections themselves.
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Priya Raman
I wonder if Lanvin's take will stand out next to all these sporty themes this season.
Former Loris Clerk Accused of $55K Salary Boost
Politics
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Former Loris clerk of court Todd Keith Massey faces charges alleging he raised his own pay over 44 consecutive pay periods without approval, collecting about $55,000 beyond his authorized salary. The charges follow his 2025 guilty plea to embezzling roughly $70,000 from a nonprofit serving people with disabilities.
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 15h
UNICEF Halloween Drive Hits Nearly $200 Million From Kids
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— Oct 5, 2026
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has raised nearly $200 million since 1950, when kids collected $17 in milk cartons for children recovering from World War II.
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Priya Raman
My own children do the same drive each year and it teaches them early how to help others instead of just taking candy.
Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Communities Schedule Free Hazardous-Waste Disposal Events
Environment
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Communities in Washington, Florida and Indiana are offering residents free or fee-waived drop-off events for household hazardous waste, with Madison County, Alabama, also scheduling a free collection day. Hours, accepted items and locations vary, so residents should check their local event details before bringing materials.
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Roanoke Breaks Ground on $103.7M Hotel, Convention Center
Business
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Roanoke has broken ground on The Cade, a 205-room Hilton Curio Collection hotel and publicly owned convention center planned for downtown. The roughly $100 million public-private project is supported by a voter-approved $62 million bond and state tax incentives, with construction expected to take about 23 months.
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Cities Plan Safety Changes for Roads, Paths
Auto
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Somerville is planning safety upgrades to its community path, including traffic-calming measures, clearer signs and crossing improvements, in response to concerns about speeding and conflicts among users. Rapid City is also addressing bike-path safety complaints by collecting data on speeds and usage while considering possible signage, infrastructure and code changes.
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Monticello Farmer LaVerne Rosenstiel Dies at 85
Politics
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LaVerne G. Rosenstiel, 85, of Monticello, Wisconsin, died peacefully on October 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. A lifelong farmer, he was remembered for his devotion to his wife, children and grandchildren, as well as his community involvement and love of collecting Oliver tractors and toys.
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St. Teresa of Ávila Reforms the Carmelite Order
Teresa founds the Discalced Carmelites at Ávila.
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Valentino Unveils Maximalist Collection at Paris Library
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— Oct 4, 2026
Alessandro Michele staged Valentino’s Antibiblioteca show at Paris’s 19th-century Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève with bright corsets and a red gown with a giant black bow after a €103 million loss.
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Dana Whitfield
Launching this after such big losses shows they're betting hard on turning things around.
North Korea Warns Seoul Could Face Collective Retaliation
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— Sep 24, 2026
On Sept. 25, 2026, Kang Chol-su said South Korea, as a "decisive center for collective defense," "will become a decisive target of collective punishment."
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Nicole Hardy
Seoul should ignore this warning and keep working with Washington on defense because North Korea only respects strength.
Rare-Vinyl Shops Span Five States
Music
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Five distinctive U.S. record stores—from Seattle and Texas to Florida, Alabama and Colorado—offer expansive, ever-changing collections and immersive browsing experiences that celebrate vinyl and local music culture. Features range from a barbershop inside Birmingham’s Seasick Records to the sheer scale of Texas’ Josey Records.
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Reuben’s Monaco Tax Residency Dates to 2014
Finance
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TaxWatch records indicate David Reuben has been resident in Monaco since at least 2014, contradicting reports that his recent departure from his London home was prompted by Britain’s tax changes; his spokesperson confirmed his residency but did not explain his reasons. The case has fueled debate over wealthy people relocating in response to tax policies, as California considers a one-time billionaire levy and officials face the challenge of determining residency and collecting it.
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Rock Shops Highlight Mineral Finds Across Five States
Lifestyle
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Feature stories spotlight five rock and mineral shops as unusual destinations: Dave’s Down to Earth in Illinois, Rock Star Crystals in New York, Peggy’s Rock Shop in Missouri, Bey’s Rock Shop in Pennsylvania and Rockhound Rock Shop in Michigan. Each article emphasizes the shops’ extensive collections of minerals, crystals and fossils and their distinctive settings.
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‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal Illegal
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 15h
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