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Two Men Arrested in Separate AssaultsWorld — 6dBangor police arrested 24-year-old Benjamin Brigman of Presque Isle after a woman reported he threw rocks at a vehicle and struck her in the torso. He was charged with assault, disorderly conduct and refusing to submit to arrest; the reports said he remained in custody.

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Islanders Beat Blackhawks 4-1 — Oct 7, 2026Chicago visits the Islanders looking for a second straight win after beating St. Louis, while New York seeks to rebound from a loss to the Rangers. The Islanders will be without defenseman Alexander Romanov for six to eight months after he tore his ACL, with Scott Mayfield expected to return to the lineup.

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Rhode Island Grower Sets Uncertified Pumpkin RecordLifestyle — 4dRhode Island grower Ron Wallace presented a 3,156-pound pumpkin at a Warren weigh-off, potentially setting a world record and becoming the first recorded pumpkin to top 3,000 pounds. Guinness has not yet formally certified its weight.

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Canucks Seek Sixth UBS Arena Win Against Islanders — 1dThe Islanders have a chance to close their homestand with a win against a Vancouver team on a four-game losing streak that has allowed an NHL-high 35 goals and struggled on the penalty kill; New York has scored a power-play goal in four straight games. The Canucks have still scored 24 goals and are unbeaten in five visits to UBS Arena, while the matchup also reunites former Vancouver captain Bo Horvat with his old team.

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Marcus Bell Horvat back facing his old club adds some intrigue but the Canucks track record at this arena still gives them the edge.

Rhode Island Poll Shows Foulkes Leading Block by 9 Points — 1dA new Rhode Island poll shows Democrat Helena Foulkes leading independent Ken Block 44% to 35% in the governor’s race, a sharp narrowing from her 24-point August advantage; Republican Aaron Guckian has 10% and has rejected calls to leave the race. The lieutenant governor contest is essentially tied, with Republican John Loughlin at 45% and incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos at 44%.

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Nicole Hardy Guckian staying in at 10 percent is splitting votes and hurting the overall Republican chances.

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.

Three-Game-Streak Lightning Set to Face Islanders — 5dThe Islanders host the surging Lightning after both teams won Thursday, with Tampa Bay seeking a fourth straight victory. Bo Horvat’s availability is a key question after he took a head check against Chicago; Ilya Sorokin and Andrei Vasilevskiy are expected to start in goal.

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Diesel Price Surge Raises Costs Beyond FuelFinance — 6dRising diesel prices, driven by supply disruptions and constrained refining capacity, are increasing costs for transport, food and other essentials—from highly diesel-dependent Pacific islands to households in South Africa and the United States. Tax relief may ease some U.S. pump costs, but experts warn that supply pressures and the pass-through of fuel costs could keep affecting consumers even as governments and island nations pursue longer-term energy changes.

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Police Blotters Detail Arrests, Fatal Work AccidentWorld — Oct 6, 2026Police blotters from Long Island, Connecticut and Warren, Ohio, reported a landscaper’s fatal electrocution and a pedestrian critically injured in separate Long Island incidents, along with arrests and charges ranging from DUI and assault to theft, burglary and drug possession. The charges are allegations, and those arrested are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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Charleston Plans Stricter Traffic Reviews for Johns IslandPolitics — Oct 6, 2026Charleston is drafting an ordinance that would require developers to assess how projects affect the surrounding road network—not just their entrances and exits—before approval, as Johns Island grapples with growth and congestion. The city and county are also pursuing major road improvements, including widening Maybank Highway and upgrading the U.S. 17–Main Road interchange.

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Rochester Chamber Backs Planned Pine Island Data CenterTech — Oct 6, 2026The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce backed Project Skyway, a proposed Google data center in Pine Island, citing expected jobs, infrastructure and school funding, and substantial new tax revenue. The project has drawn opposition over potential costs and environmental effects, and one report says legal challenges have paused development.

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Trump blames France protests on migration, Islam — Oct 6, 2026Trump said France’s student protests are “about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country,” not schools, as Oct. 6 marches drew 256,000–450,000 and thousands of arrests.

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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.

Thousands march toward Islamabad for Khan release — Oct 4, 2026Thousands of Imran Khan supporters marched Oct. 4 from Lakki Marwat, 275 km from Islamabad, after PTI-government talks failed; Afridi leads as containers and Section 144 block the capital.

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Jared Kim I hope the government reopens talks soon instead of blocking the roads with containers and section 144.

Containers Block Islamabad, Rawalpindi Routes for Khan Rally — Sep 29, 2026Pakistani authorities have blocked major routes in Islamabad and nearby Rawalpindi with shipping containers ahead of an October 4 march by Imran Khan’s PTI party demanding his release, after the protest was postponed from September 27. The barricades have disrupted commutes and businesses; the government says they are for security and crowd control, while PTI leaders condemn them as an attempt to suppress democratic rights.

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Iranian Media Link Qeshm Sounds to Warning ShotsWorld — Sep 28, 2026Iranian media reported loud sounds from the sea near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, describing them as likely warning shots at vessels. No strikes or explosions on the island were reported.

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Searchers Find Wreck, Remains Near Block IslandWorld — Sep 26, 2026A powerful nor’easter exposed a waterlogged wooden fragment on Nantucket’s south shore that is believed to be from the Warren Sawyer, a schooner wrecked near the island in 1884. Earlier debris from the area was linked to the ship, though researchers have noted evidence gaps that prevent a definitive identification of the newly surfaced piece.

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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.

Islanders Sign Logan Stanley to $1.5M Deal — Sep 27, 2026Islanders signed 6-foot-7 defenseman Logan Stanley to a one-year, $1.5 million deal Sunday; he joined practice after career-high 9 goals and 26 points.

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Chris Dalton Stanley adds real size on the back end but 1.5 million feels steep for a depth guy coming off a split season.

Long Island Cat Rescued After Five Days Trapped — Sep 24, 2026John DeBacker freed Lola after five days trapped upside down behind a wall in Franklin Square, Long Island, with no food or water.

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Tom Gallagher Five days trapped upside down is rough on any animal. They should check for other gaps in the house so this doesn't happen again.

Villanova Beats Long Island 20-16 on Late Touchdown — Sep 19, 2026With 1:08 left, Pat McQuaide hit Ja'briel Mace for a 13-yard TD on an eight-play, 85-yard drive as Villanova beat Long Island 20-16.

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Chris Dalton That 21-game streak shows Villanova knows how to finish these nonconference games even when it's close.

Trump Says Greenland Plans Massive Resource Exploration — 1dOn Oct. 14, 2026, Trump posted that massive oil, gas and mineral exploration is ready to begin in Greenland, saying any future U.S. attack would have to come across the island.

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Rachel Meyers This resource push lines up with the new U.S. military access deal and could help secure the region.

Man Dies After Ejection at Six Flags Over GeorgiaBusiness — 2dAfter a fatal roller-coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia that also injured several people, Six Flags temporarily closed similar rides at parks across its network, including Kings Island’s Orion and Diamondback and Canada’s Wonderland’s Leviathan and Behemoth. Officials have not provided a reopening timeline, and authorities are investigating the Georgia incident.

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Indonesia Council Seeks Ban on Two Bocelli Concerts — 2dIndonesia’s top Islamic council is urging the cancellation of Andrea Bocelli’s concerts in Borobudur and Jakarta, citing his past support for Israel amid widespread public support for Palestinians. The Tourism Ministry said it would seek consensus and align with the council, while local police withdrew their recommendation for a permit for the Borobudur show.

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Florida Adventures Span Wildlife, Springs, CoastTravel — 4dFlorida travel offers a mix of nature and adventure, from wildlife drives at Merritt Island and swamp-buggy excursions in Big Cypress to freshwater springs, small-boat camping and a road trip along the Treasure Coast. Together, these destinations showcase the state’s varied landscapes and outdoor experiences beyond its theme parks.

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Persecution Of John Cleese Shows Islamist Hatred Of Free Speech1 source — 18h

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Sam Okafor Tolerating such pressure on public figures like Cleese only encourages more attacks on open expression.

Trump links Greenland oil push to U.S. defense pact — 18hWeeks 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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