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NY Democratic Socialists Boss Railed Against Landlords. His Rich Parents Rented Out Their Florida Mansion for $18,000 a Month, Bought Him a $1 Million NYC Home.
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Nicole Hardy
Parents renting out a Florida mansion for eighteen thousand a month hardly matches the image of fighting for the working class.
Kids' meltdowns mean an unintegrated brain, not bad character
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Siegel and Bryson argue that tantrums and defiance come from brain parts that have not yet linked up, so parents should build those links by connecting before they correct.
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Book argues naming child's feeling first reduces resistance
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A coat standoff often ends when a parent says 'You really don't want to wear a coat today' instead of insisting—because being heard dissolves the fight before any order lands.
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Most conflict comes from judgmental language, not bad people
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Couples, managers, and parents stuck in the same fights get a four-step way to speak that lowers defensiveness without silence or surrender.
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 1h
Parents charged after San Jose girl’s asthma death
Health
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The mother and stepfather of 8-year-old Aurora Williams have been charged with child neglect/endangerment after prosecutors said they waited about eight hours to seek help during her fatal asthma attack. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide, with medical neglect a significant factor; authorities described a home infested with cockroaches and other hazards, and the six other children were placed in protective custody.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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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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Dweck book ties belief about ability to recovery from failure
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Parents, teachers, managers, and anyone stuck treating a setback as permanent proof get a clear map of why some people keep improving and others shut down.
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Elena Vasquez
At work I've seen teams collapse after one bad quarter when the boss treats talent like something you're born with instead of something you build.
New Report On Biden Targeting Parents Shows What Dems Will Do As Soon As They Gain Power
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— Oct 7, 2026
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Distraction starts with discomfort, not your phone
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Dek: For knowledge workers who refresh chat constantly, always-on managers, and parents fretting over screens—Eyal’s method, plus Gloria Mark’s finding that focus takes over twenty minutes to regain after an interruption.
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Kenosha Teen Detained After Gun Found in Maze
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A 16-year-old was taken into custody after witnesses saw him handling a handgun in a corn maze at Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm in Kenosha County. Deputies and a K-9 recovered the unloaded gun and an empty magazine; the teen was released to a parent with housing restrictions while authorities sought juvenile-related charges.
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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Meltdowns mean a disconnected brain you can help wire
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Parents and caregivers who meet tantrums with logic alone get a brain-based reason to connect first and turn everyday upsets into integration practice.
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Priya Raman
This brain wiring angle fits what I noticed with my nephew when adults listened before lecturing.
Report Details Biden DOJ Response to Parents at School Board Meetings
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 6, 2026
The Department of Justice on Monday released a comprehensive report detailing how the Biden administration weaponized systems of government to silence parents from speaking out about obstructions of justice they experienced within the educational establishment.
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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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Parents Sue Mall, Security Firm Over Teen’s Killing
World
— Oct 7, 2026
The parents of 17-year-old Martha Odom, killed in an April shooting at the Mall of Louisiana, and four other teens who were at the food court have sued the mall’s owner and operator, its security contractor and the accused shooter. The lawsuit alleges inadequate security despite prior violence at the property; two of the other teens were wounded, while the remaining two say they suffered emotional distress.
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Student’s Parent Reportedly Detained at California College
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
ICE agents detained the parent of an Allan Hancock College student in a campus parking lot in Santa Maria, California, without notifying or involving the college. The detention drew concern and condemnation from college and local officials, who said campuses should be safe places for students; ICE disputed that it had records of activity on campus, according to local reporting.
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Fast Retailing Posts Record Profit, Up 32%
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Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing posted a fifth straight record as operating profit jumped 32% to 743.1 billion yen; overseas Uniqlo business profit surged 44%.
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 1h
Whitney Rose Files for Divorce After Nearly 17 Years
Entertainment
— Oct 7, 2026
Whitney Rose filed for divorce in Utah on October 6 after nearly 17 years; the sealed petition includes a parenting plan for Bobbie, 16, and Brooks, 13.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Two wounded in Jacksonville park shooting
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Two people were wounded by gunfire near a high school football game at a Jacksonville park; both sustained non-life-threatening injuries. One victim’s father said he learned of the shooting when another parent came to his home.
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Maryland Bus Driver Removed After Kitten Rescue
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A longtime Maryland school bus driver was removed from her route after letting a 10-year-old student get off the bus on a rural road to rescue an injured kitten. Parents say the decision was excessive and are petitioning for her reinstatement, while acknowledging that allowing the child off the bus raised legitimate safety concerns.
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Bomb threats prompt school lockdowns, evacuations across Virginia
World
— Oct 7, 2026
A reported bomb threat led to the evacuation of Altavista Combined School and lockdowns or secure statuses at other Central Virginia schools. Authorities found no explosives, and the FBI is assisting with the investigation; students and parents described fear and frustration over emergency communications.
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November Ballots Expected to Include Diverse Measures
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Voters in several states will weigh a range of November ballot measures, including local school and emergency-services taxes in Ohio and proposals in Washington concerning income taxes, parental rights and school athletics. Burlington, Massachusetts, is also explaining nine ballot questions, while a Colorado political discussion examines upcoming measures and their potential effects.
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Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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Watchdog Urges OpenAI to Restrict ChatGPT for Teens
Tech
— Oct 7, 2026
Common Sense Media says tests found major failures in ChatGPT for Teens’ safeguards, including parental alerts for crisis-related conversations, and urged OpenAI to keep minors off the product until protections are independently verified. OpenAI disputed the evaluation, saying its testing does not reflect how the safeguards work.
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Alabama, DC Examine Classroom Screen Time
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Alabama officials are seeking parents’ and educators’ views on classroom technology as they prepare recommendations, while Washington, D.C., lawmakers are examining how schools use AI and manage screen time amid competing calls for safe AI instruction and concern about effects on students. Research cited in a separate report links heavier screen exposure among young children with weaker academic, language and social-emotional outcomes, reinforcing calls to balance digital learning with other activities.
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Parents Face Arraignment After Gun at Daycare
Health
— Sep 28, 2026
A toddler was found with a loaded gun in a backpack at a Canton, Michigan, daycare, where staff secured the weapon and no one was injured. Police arrested one parent and are investigating how the child got the firearm; the case will be referred to prosecutors for review.
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Clooney Speaks Out After Presley Gerber’s Death
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— Oct 7, 2026
George Clooney called the death of family friend Presley Gerber “one of the most devastating things” to happen to their family, as Gerber’s death is investigated as a possible overdose and his official cause of death remains pending. Clooney, a longtime friend and business partner of Gerber’s parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, is helping support the family.
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Reports Highlight Diverse Family Caregiving Roles
Lifestyle
— Oct 6, 2026
Family caregiving can place heavy responsibilities on relatives across generations, from adult siblings coordinating care for aging parents to grandparents raising grandchildren and children taking on adult-like duties. Clear communication, shared support and recognition of caregivers’ own needs can help families manage these changing roles.
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 2h
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