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Kings Owner Reportedly Roasts Team at Dinner — 4dKings owner Vivek Ranadivé reportedly used a training-camp dinner to call out players, coaches and executives over the team’s shortcomings after Sacramento’s 22–60 season. Attendees were divided on whether the blunt speech was an attempt to motivate the organization to defy its critics or had backfired.

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Murder Mystery Dinners Planned at Several VenuesEntertainment — Oct 6, 2026Several venues are hosting interactive murder-mystery dinners and theatrical productions this fall, inviting audiences to solve fictional crimes alongside meals, costumes, and live entertainment. Events include a masked Halloween dinner in Sioux Falls, a 1920s-themed dinner in Thomaston, a Clue stage production, and a hippie-themed reunion mystery in Covington.

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Camilla Shares Reading Stories in Upcoming BBC DocumentaryEntertainment — 4dQueen Camilla, 79, says she and King Charles read before dinner—he roars at Wodehouse, she weeps—in BBC film The Book That Changed My Life, airing October 14.

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Instagram apologizes for Creed “Higher” recommendation glitchEntertainment — 5dInstagram told CNN Creed's 1999 hit "Higher" was recommended to more Stories than intended after weeks of users seeing it on posts of cats and dinner plates.

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Film Events Pair Screenings With Dining, Food AdvocacyLifestyle — 2dFilm events are pairing screenings with food experiences, from a Ratatouille-inspired dinner in Bermuda and culinary documentaries at Newport Beach Film Festival to a Vancouver food-waste fundraiser screening. Other offerings include La Crosse’s outdoor-adventure film festival and a Sydney Film Festival package that includes a restaurant voucher.

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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.

Dining Events Planned in Charleston, Palm BeachLifestyle — 4dDining coverage highlights upcoming wine-paired dinners at two Palm Beach restaurants and Charleston’s Food & Wine Classic after-hours collaborations, alongside features on buffet restaurants in Kentucky and an authentic German restaurant in Georgia. The golf-resort article is unrelated to these food-focused stories.

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Fall Guides Offer Trips, Dates, Family ActivitiesLifestyle — 4dThe articles offer low-cost ways to enjoy time together, from Illinois fall outings at parks and nature sites to family nights, cozy at-home dates, and food-themed gatherings. For couples seeking an evening out, one guide suggests Oklahoma City itineraries that pair dinner with art, entertainment, or a ghost tour.

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Viral meme jokes about tipping at Trump crypto dinner — Oct 1, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Chris Dalton Those memes mocking tipping at the crypto dinner feel petty when the focus should be on the event itself.

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SNL spoofs Amodei arguing with himself before Trump dinner — Sep 28, 2026A Weekend Update sketch mocked Anthropic’s CEO hours before his first private dinner with President Trump, sharpening the fight over pace, Pentagon access, and who sets the rules.

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Dana Whitfield Amodei pushing for slower AI while others race ahead shows why these policy fights matter more than laughs.

Diners Plan Around Steakhouse Classics Across Five StatesLifestyle — 3dThe features spotlight five old-school steak and supper-club destinations: The Prime Rib in Hanover, known for celebratory dinners and tuxedoed service, and Highland’s Town Club, where prime-rib tacos draw crowds on Wednesdays. They also highlight Hagerstown’s Bavarian-themed Schmankerl Stube, Dayton’s line-forming Paragon Supper Club, and Madison’s reservation-popular Tornado Steak House, each attracting diners with traditional fare and a distinctive vintage atmosphere.

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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.

SNL Spoofs Anthropic CEO Before Trump AI Dinner — Sep 27, 2026SNL Weekend Update spoofed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei via Jane Wickline ahead of his first one-on-one Trump dinner on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

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Chris Dalton SNL's Dario Amodei bit lands well ahead of that Trump dinner, the timing adds real bite to the AI angle.

Metro Diner Opens First Greenville LocationBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Metro Diner has opened its first Greenville, South Carolina, location at Woodruff Gallery on Woodruff Road, serving all-day breakfast alongside comfort-food favorites. The 135-seat restaurant is initially open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with plans to add dinner service.

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Communities plan fundraisers supporting farms, food accessLifestyle — Oct 6, 2026Communities in Missouri, Louisiana and Ontario are hosting food-centered fundraisers this fall, including farm-to-table dinners benefiting local organizations and Baton Roots’ community farm, plus Stratford’s Empty Bowls event supporting people facing food insecurity. The events pair local food and entertainment with fundraising for community programs.

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President Trump and First Lady greet President Xi and Madame Peng for state dinner — Sep 25, 2026The clip shows President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady welcoming President Xi and Madame Peng for a state dinner. It is spreading as an official record of the diplomatic event. @WhiteHouse

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Jared Kim I think these meetings matter more than people realize for keeping communication open with China.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Trump and First Lady Greet Chinese President at White House State Dinner — Sep 24, 2026The clip shows President Trump and the First Lady greeting the President of China and Madame Peng for a State Dinner at the White House. It is spreading as the official record of the arrival. @WhiteHouse

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Rachel Meyers It's nice to see the first ladies included in the official greeting for such an important visit.

Beer Events Planned Across US Cities This FallLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Milwaukee is hosting a packed week of beer events, including brewery celebrations, beer dinners and playoff specials. Upcoming festivals include the Great American Beer Festival’s outdoor sessions in October and Orlando’s November festival at Lake Eola Park, featuring hundreds of drinks from dozens of brewers and a new THC-drink zone.

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Zuckerberg Expected at Trump-Xi Tech Leaders Dinner — Sep 22, 2026Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected at a September 24 White House dinner for Xi Jinping with Trump and other U.S. tech leaders, Bloomberg reported.

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Tom Gallagher Zuckerberg showing up could help push for better US-China tech talks, especially on AI rules that affect everyone.

CNN denied access to cover Trump Xi state dinner — Sep 25, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Priya Raman Even if CNN leans left, blocking a major outlet from covering the Xi meeting feels like overreach.

Restaurants showcase global flavors across citiesLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Restaurant coverage highlights a lively Soho dining guide featuring inventive Indo-Chinese vegetarian food, a new Connecticut restaurant serving Turkish and broader Mediterranean dishes, and Nashville’s intimate Indian-Southern tasting menu. Tampa’s Restaurant Ebbe also hosted a one-night, 10-course dinner prepared by Michelin-recognized chefs from around the world.

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Swift and Kelce Celebrate Birthday Dinner in NYC — Oct 2, 2026Wedding guests Heidi Gardner and Kylie Kelce described Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding as deeply joyful and magical, with Gardner saying the couple’s excitement and love stood out amid the grand celebration. Fox analyst Dean Blandino recalled the unusual mix of celebrity and football conversations at the reception.

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Trump to Discuss AI Approach With Tech CEOs and Johnson — Sep 28, 2026Trump hosts Zuckerberg, Amodei and other tech CEOs at a White House AI lunch Tuesday after a first dinner with Amodei, saying the U.S. is "a year and a half up on China."

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Derek Foss Johnson joining the tech CEOs could help turn ideas into actual policy steps.

Melania Trump Shares Intricate White House State Dinner Details — Sep 18, 2026This clip shows the White House State Dinner with every detail considered and an experience thoughtfully conceived and exquisitely realized for distinguished guests. It is spreading from the official account of First Lady Melania Trump. @FL

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Maya Lindstrom The care put into every table setting and menu choice really elevates the whole evening for the guests.

White House TV Pool Resumes After Judge Orders CNN Access Restored — Sep 25, 2026Reporters turned away Thursday morning were let back at noon under a 14-day order; some CNN and MS NOW journalists were still blocked from Xi's state dinner that night. The TV pool resumed Friday.

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Priya Raman Solidarity from the other networks worked here but it took a court order to fix what should never have been an issue.