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Hezbollah plans up to $14,000 household aid
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Hezbollah will provide eligible Lebanese families whose primary homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable in the war with Israel up to $14,000 in Beirut and its southern suburbs, or $12,000 elsewhere, for rent and replacement furniture. Payments will be made in four installments over a year; reports that Iran transferred $200 million to fund the aid have been disputed by the United States.
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Nicole Hardy
If Iran really sent funds, this shows their direct role in supporting people after the fighting.
Ahmedabad Begins 76-Unit Demolition; Others Plan
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Demolition plans span several communities: Ahmedabad is clearing homes and businesses to widen roads near Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, while Rocky Mount plans to raze a long-vacant, blighted motel. Elsewhere, Eastbourne is considering replacing two commercial buildings with 11 flats, Mid Suffolk approved replacing six unsafe bungalows with family homes, and Panama City is demolishing a home through a voluntary flood-risk buyout program.
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Raytheon Wins Navy Radar Detection Contract
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Raytheon won an Office of Naval Research contract to develop software upgrades and algorithms that could improve naval radar detection range, sensitivity and efficiency. The enhancements will be tested before potential use in the SPY-6 radar family and other future systems, with work planned through 2031.
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Churches plan fall sales, festivals
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Churches in Yorkville and Somonauk are preparing fall rummage sales Oct. 23–24, with Yorkville’s church seeking donations and directing proceeds to church programs and local charities. Other churches are hosting seasonal events, including a fall and Christmas craft fair in Parsippany and a Greenville yard sale and free breakfast benefiting the Center for Family Violence Prevention.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 13h
Study Warns Student Loan Forgiveness Could Raise Taxes
Finance
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With the temporary federal tax exemption for canceled student debt expiring at the end of 2025, borrowers receiving forgiveness through income-driven repayment plans may face thousands of dollars in added taxes starting in 2026. A Protect Borrowers analysis estimates liabilities of roughly $6,000 to $12,000 for some borrowers and says lower- and middle-income families could be hit hardest; nearly 13 million borrowers are enrolled in IDR plans.
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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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Orchestras Plan Halloween Concerts Across Communities
Entertainment
— Oct 4, 2026
Orchestras in San Jose, Victoria, Tuscarawas County and a community identified as BHS are planning family-friendly Halloween concerts featuring seasonal music, costumes and activities. The Tuscarawas Philharmonic’s Oct. 24 program pairs trick-or-treating with spooky classical works and a children’s musical mystery, while the other events offer mixes of popular and classical selections, costume contests or other family attractions.
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Former Giants Player Missing 15 Months
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Former New York Giants cornerback Sam Beal has been missing since July 2025, when he traveled to Virginia Beach and told his girlfriend he planned to return home. His car was later found with his shoes and socks inside; authorities in Michigan and Virginia are investigating as his family continues to seek information.
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CSX Santa Train plans 84th Appalachian run
Travel
— Oct 6, 2026
The CSX Santa Train will make its 84th Appalachian run on Nov. 21, traveling 110 miles through Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee on a tradition dating to 1943. It will distribute more than 15,000 toys, gifts and winter items to families along the route.
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Charlotte Speedway Plans Kyle Busch Celebration
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— Oct 6, 2026
NASCAR will honor Kyle Busch with a free Celebration of Life at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday after the Truck Series race, featuring tributes from his family and colleagues. The gathering will celebrate the two-time Cup champion’s legacy, including his record 69 Truck Series wins and his historic 2018 Coca-Cola 600 victory at Charlotte.
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Trump links Greenland oil push to U.S. defense pact
Weeks after a sovereignty-preserving security deal with Denmark and Greenland, Trump says massive oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin and frames the island as a forward defense line.
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Shipley’s Garment Spa plans closure after 124 years
Business
— Oct 4, 2026
Shipley’s Garment Spa, a family-owned Sioux Falls business founded in 1902, will close after 124 years. Owners cited health issues, economic pressures, industry changes and employee shortages; production ends Oct. 22, with pickup and phone service continuing through Nov. 6.
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House Democrats Outline Plans to Scrutinize Trump if They Win Majority
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— Sep 26, 2026
Democrats plan House investigations of Trump family wealth growth since January 2025 if they win November majority, using new subpoena power.
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Rachel Meyers
Endless probes into one family risk turning oversight into pure political theater instead of real work.
Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Healey proposes nurse visits for new families after Clancy trial
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— Sep 15, 2026
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled plans to expand postpartum care by funding universal nurse home visits for all newborn families and updating maternal mental-health screenings, building on her 2024 maternal-health law and the Lindsay Clancy trial discussions. The package, including about $2 million for visits and $250,000 to strengthen the Child Psychiatry Access Program, aims to normalize care for new mothers and identify mental-health concerns earlier.
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Russia plans record 2027 defense budget, civilian cuts
Politics
— Sep 27, 2026
Russia is shifting public funds toward defense and war-related payments as budget pressures mount, with proposed national cuts to education, health care and other civilian programs alongside steep reductions in several federal medical projects. In the Tula region, more than 54 million rubles earmarked for support to foster families, orphans and other residents was redirected to payments for military personnel and their families.
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Leah Pruett to exit full-time NHRA after 2026 for second child
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— Sep 18, 2026
Leah Pruett plans to step away from NHRA Top Fuel at the end of the 2026 season to focus on growing her family, with Tony Schumacher set to replace her as the TSR Top Fuel driver in 2027; she stresses this is not retirement and left open the possibility of a future return. The announcements, spanning reports from ESPN, EssentiallySports, Sportskeeda, Newport Plain Talk, and AP, consistently note her competitive status in 2026 and her family goals influencing the move.
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Jared Kim
Smart move not retiring outright since she could easily return once the kids are older.
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 14h
Interactive Maps Help Time 2026 U.S. Foliage Trips
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— Sep 19, 2026
Travelers can elevate fall foliage experiences with elevated viewpoints—from hot-air-balloon rides to observing leaf colors from historic fire towers—while families can enjoy farm-based fall activities like pumpkins, corn mazes, and petting zoos. On the planning side, a 2026 Fall Foliage Map and state forestry resources with webcams help cue when and where colors peak, enabling timely, flexible trips across the country.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Biden Infuriates 9/11 Families With Plan to Spare Terrorists the Death Penalty: ‘Sickening Betrayal’
Opinion
— Aug 28, 2023
President Joe Biden is under fire from the families of 9/11 victims who are disgusted by his move to offer plea deals to Guantanamo Bay inmates accused of engineering the terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 Americans…
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Simple Energy plans family scooter debut Sept 2
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— Jul 22, 2026
Simple Energy plans to launch its first family-oriented electric scooter on September 2, expanding beyond the performance-focused One lineup and aiming at everyday riders with a more conventional, comfort-oriented design. The model, likely named Arrive, is expected to feature practical touches such as a flat seat, front disc brake, and a sizeable floorboard, with a target range around 180–200 km and continued emphasis on in-house engineering and heavy rare-earth‑free motors.
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Texas comptroller asks lawmakers to double school voucher funding to $2 billion
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— Sep 3, 2026
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is seeking to double the private school voucher program to about $2 billion for 2028–29, including a $1 billion base funding boost and $226 million to support current participants, as waitlisted families and expanding participation drive demand. The plan, which 70% of current or invited participants previously attended private or homeschool settings, faces criticism from the Texas State Teachers Association and will be reviewed by lawmakers when the two-year budget is tackled in January.
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Priya Raman
Public schools are underfunded and now they want to hand out even more money for private tuition. Priorities seem backwards here.
GoodRx Launches $24.99 Family Plan With 250 Free Medications
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— Sep 3, 2026
GoodRx is expanding its Companion subscription to cover the whole household, including pets, with a $24.99 monthly plan that provides free access to more than 250 generic medications and discounts on telehealth, vision, dental, and lab services, and it will be offered to employers as a benefit starting in 2027. The rollout aims to curb family-wide affordability gaps in care as employers explore cost controls, with the program already seeing strong uptake and the company noting a 39% rise in subscription revenue in Q2 as it scales beyond individual plans.
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Jared Kim
Employers offering this in 2027 as a benefit could be huge, but I bet the fine print on which 250 drugs qualify matters a lot.
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Humans have become a geological force driving mass extinction
One species is reshaping climate, chemistry, and habitat fast enough to match past planetary die-offs.
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Abortions in 2024 Saw Uptick Because of Telehealth: Report
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— Jun 23, 2025
A new report has found that abortions in the U.S rose again in 2024 — even as many states continue to tighten access. According to data released Monday by the WeCount project of the Society of Family Planning , about…
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Trump Reportedly Plans to Skip 2024 GOP Forum Hosted by Tucker Carlson
Reporting
— Jul 11, 2023
Former President Donald Trump will not be attending a 2024 Repbulican presidential forum. On Tuesday, Bob Vander Plaats, the president of the FAMiLY Leader, which is hosting a 2024 presidential forum in Iowa tweeted, “I…
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Women Have Found a Loophole to Get Abortions, Despite State Bans – And the Numbers Are Not Going Down
Reporting
— May 16, 2024
Despite the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, the number of abortions in the U.S. has not gone down, according to a new report. The latest data comes from the Society for Family Planning’s WeCount project, according to…
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LeBron James, PGA Tour plans Akron Invitational 2027
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— Aug 25, 2026
The LeBron James Family Foundation and the PGA Tour announced the LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational, a two-day charity golf event in Akron, Ohio, starting July 6-7, 2027 at Firestone Country Club. The event will pair amateurs and Pro-Bound Five pros with off-course mentorship from I PROMISE students and aims to raise funds for Akron while advancing opportunities for aspiring players through the Pathway to Progression program.
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Stuck in Washington, 2020 Democratic Senators Send Family, Ocasio-Cortez to Barnstorm Iowa
Reporting
— Jan 22, 2020
Bernie Sanders scrapped Iowa campaign appearances, Amy Klobuchar sent campaign representatives to “hot dish” dinners and Elizabeth Warren planned a remote video speech as the Democratic U.S. senators running for…
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 14h
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