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Missouri Highway Patrol Seeks 2027 Recruit ApplicantsPolitics — 1dThe Missouri State Highway Patrol is recruiting for academy classes beginning in May and October 2027, with testing and selection in Jefferson City; applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be 21 by graduation. Academy pay starts at $66,432 annually and rises to $73,824 after graduation, with additional benefits and potential salary growth.

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Chervon Names Three North American ExecutivesBusiness — 2dChervon announced three leadership appointments effective Oct. 12: Charlie Harte will lead field sales and recruiting in Canada, Randy Durkan will become vice president of North American supply chain, and Thomas G. Kentouris will serve as vice president of field sales. The hires bring extensive sales, recruiting and supply-chain experience in power tools and outdoor power equipment as Chervon seeks to strengthen its teams and growth.

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Wisconsin Recruit Decommits From 2027 ClassSports — 4dWisconsin is off to a 4-1 start and faces a challenging final stretch, with projections outlining its remaining seven games as the Badgers seek to build on their early-season momentum. PFF data highlight strengths and concerns across the roster, while the 2027 recruiting class took a small hit when edge rusher Darin Graham decommitted.

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No. 4 2027 Guard GG Banks Commits to South Carolina — 4dFive-star point guard Jezelle “GG” Banks, the No. 4 recruit in the 2027 class, committed to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks over finalists Texas and LSU. Her commitment adds an elite playmaker to a recruiting class and addresses the program’s need at point guard.

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Florida State dismisses top 2026 signee Chuck KennonSports — 1dFlorida State dismissed freshman cornerback Chuck Kennon, its highest-rated 2026 recruit, for conduct detrimental to the team. Kennon played just one snap this season; his departure comes ahead of the Seminoles’ rivalry game against unbeaten Miami.

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Rachel Meyers Whatever Kennon did must have been serious if they cut him after just one snap this year.

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.

Six automatic triggers that make people say yes — 6dCialdini argues that compliance runs on a handful of mental shortcuts that salespeople, recruiters, and others learn to fire on command.

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Derek Foss I used to think only pushy salespeople relied on these tricks, but now I notice recruiters doing the exact same thing with scarcity claims.

Florida Flips Five-Star WR Easton Royal — 4dFive-star wide receiver Easton Royal flipped his commitment from Texas to Florida, choosing the Gators after a close recruiting battle with LSU. His addition is a major boost for coach Jon Sumrall’s 2027 class.

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Nelson Expected to Start for Syracuse at VirginiaSports — 5dSyracuse is expected to start Malachi Nelson at quarterback against Virginia after Amari Odom was listed as doubtful with shoulder soreness and Steve Angeli was ruled out. Nelson, a former highly rated recruit who transferred to Syracuse this offseason, will make his first start for the Orange.

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Companies Seek Customer Service, Technician, Product StaffBusiness — 4dThe articles are primarily job listings: Sumit Sales Group seeks an AT&T Fiber customer service representative, while Schneider is hiring customer service roles focused on client support, order management and problem-solving. Lucid is recruiting a senior mobile technician to repair electric vehicles in the field, and Peloton seeks a senior product manager to lead personalized, data-driven fitness guidance.

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Universities Suspend Fraternities Amid Hazing InvestigationsPolitics — Oct 7, 2026West Virginia University issued an interim suspension to Lambda Chi Alpha over alleged hazing, barring chapter social activities and recruitment while the allegations are reviewed. At the University of Arizona, officials paused fraternity activities and suspended six chapters amid investigations into widespread alleged misconduct.

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Education Employers Seek Staff Across Five CommunitiesLifestyle — 6dEducation employers in Plano, Maine, Yorba Linda, Phoenix and Pueblo are recruiting for a wide range of roles, including classroom teachers, literacy and special-education specialists, instructional aides, preschool staff and adult-learning instructors. Some openings also span specialized training, fitness and other teaching fields; applicants should check each employer’s requirements and current availability.

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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.

USC set for Penn State White OutSports — Oct 6, 2026Penn State enters its White Out matchup with USC under pressure after a rough start to Big Ten play, with an ineffective running game and questions about the team’s identity. The Trojans bring freshman edge rusher Luke Wafle, a former Penn State recruiting target who has emerged as a standout, into Saturday’s Beaver Stadium game.

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ICE Protesters Sue Benny Johnson for Defamation — Oct 2, 2026Two protesters sued Benny Johnson for defamation after he called them left-wing terrorists; DHS then used one plaintiff's zip-tied image in FAFO recruitment material.

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Priya Raman These protesters deserve their day in court if Johnson falsely labeled them as violent.

Employers Seek Healthcare Workers Across US CitiesHealth — Oct 5, 2026Healthcare employers are adding leadership and recruiting talent while offering clinical and support roles across multiple locations, including local nursing, rehabilitation, veterinary and travel positions. Forum Health named Elizabeth Campbell chief financial and development officer, while CRISP appointed David Hale general counsel.

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17-Year-Old West Virginia Football Recruit Killed in Indiana ShootingSports — Oct 5, 2026Chris Wilson Jr., a 17-year-old Yorktown High School football standout committed to West Virginia, was shot and killed inside a vehicle in Muncie, Indiana, early Monday. Police are investigating; no suspect or motive had been announced, and school officials said there was no threat to students or the school.

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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.

Iced Coffee Interview Debate Divides RecruitersLifestyle — Sep 25, 2026A viral debate over bringing iced coffee to job interviews pits recruiters’ concerns that it can seem casual or create distractions against critics who say a drink is no measure of a candidate’s ability. Some career experts recommend finishing it before entering or handling it discreetly, while emphasizing that expectations may vary by role and workplace.

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Sixth Circuit Upholds Block on Tennessee Recruitment Ban — Sep 24, 2026A split Sixth Circuit panel upheld a block on Tennessee’s law criminalizing adults who help minors obtain out-of-state abortions, ruling that its broad “recruitment” ban violates the First Amendment by restricting protected speech. The court also questioned the law’s reach beyond Tennessee’s borders.

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Groups Boost Election Protection Across Three StatesPolitics — Oct 5, 2026Election groups in Nevada and South Dakota are recruiting and training residents to observe polling places during the Nov. 3 general election, documenting how voting is conducted and potential problems such as intimidation, accessibility barriers, long lines and ballot shortages. Nevada’s nonpartisan network plans statewide coverage, while the ACLU aims to deploy volunteers in three South Dakota cities amid changes to state voting laws.

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Nonprofit to raffle $494,500 Georgia home for athlete scholarships — Sep 26, 2026The Athletes Get Recruited Foundation has launched a licensed raffle featuring a new Braselton, Georgia, home valued at about $494,500, aiming to raise $100,000 for ten $10,000 scholarships for college-bound student-athletes. The foundation says the effort will help address financial and recruiting-navigation barriers facing young athletes.

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Derek Foss This raffle is a clever idea to help athletes who lack money for recruiting help or college.

Former Auburn Staffer Charged With Trade Secrets Theft — Sep 29, 2026Former Auburn staffer David Rudolph Jenrath, 24, turned himself in Monday on felony theft of trade secrets and computer tampering charges after allegedly sharing recruiting files with up to 11 rivals.

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Rachel Meyers Passing info to up to 11 rivals shows he really didn't care about Auburn at all.

Liverpool Names Julian Ward Sporting Director — Sep 26, 2026Liverpool has brought Julian Ward back as sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes after serving as Fenway Sports Group’s technical director; Ward is expected to lead recruitment and support head coach Andoni Iraola. His experience at the club is viewed as a source of continuity amid repeated leadership changes, though some observers have questioned the recent transfer record and say the club’s recruitment needs to better align with the manager’s plans.

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Beachside Volleyball Emerges as Florida Contender — Oct 2, 2026Beachside High’s girls’ volleyball program has rapidly risen from a team without a home gym to a 21-3 state contender, led by coach Austin Lanteigne and standout freshman recruit Nina Simanic. Separately, Sabine swept Gladewater, with Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 career digs.

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Derek Foss Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 digs is a solid achievement and Sabine's sweep looks well earned.

UN Reports 5,700 Killed, Injured in Haiti — Oct 2, 2026The UN says more than 5,700 people were killed or injured in Haiti through Sept. 11, with over 1,000 women and girls raped and more than 230 people abducted; over half the casualties occurred during security operations, amid concerns about excessive force. Gangs are expanding and child recruitment has nearly tripled, while violence has displaced about 1.5 million people and left hospitals under severe strain.

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Marcus Bell Gangs recruiting so many more children shows how desperate the situation has become and why outside help must target root causes like poverty.

Mexico Guard recruits tiny Chihuahua for rescue training — Sep 29, 2026Mexico’s National Guard has welcomed Comando, a 13-month-old Chihuahua and the smallest member of its roughly 350-dog force. He appears at public events and is training for search-and-rescue work, helping challenge assumptions about working dogs and give the Guard a more approachable image.

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Maya Lindstrom Seeing the Guard with a tiny dog like Comando might actually get more people to trust them instead of staying wary.