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Oct 11, 2026
Drone strikes and hybrid warfare escalate around the Russia-Ukraine war
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President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate ceasefire on attacks against energy infrastructure.
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Ukrainian drone attacks in Russia’s Belgorod region killed a married couple and injured several others, including a child.
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Missile reportedly strikes Riyadh airport, injuring dozens
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Dozens injured and five Saudis in ICU after a missile reportedly hit Riyadh's King Khalid passenger terminal on Oct. 10; 225-plus flights cancelled.
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Saudi, Iranian Ministers Discuss Regional Escalation
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Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers held their first reported call since Houthi attacks intensified; an Oct. 10 Riyadh airport strike killed 12 and injured 309.
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SpaceX Strikes $8 Billion Spectrum Deal
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Trump Urges Zelensky to Leave Over Russia Diesel Deal
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After Russian strikes killed dozens of civilians across Ukraine, including in an attack on buses in Kramatorsk, President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the U.S. for pursuing ties with Moscow while mediating the war. He urged Washington to expand Ukraine’s Starlink access and increase pressure on Russia through sanctions.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 14h
California State Workers Plan Historic One-Day Strike
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SEIU Local 1000, which represents about 100,000 California state employees, says it plans a one-day strike Oct. 21 after 96% of voting members authorized a walkout—the first statewide strike in the union’s history. The union is seeking better pay, health benefits and telework protections and accuses the state of bargaining in bad faith; California officials say they remain ready to negotiate and have disputed the union’s account of the stalled talks.
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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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Midterms Appear Grim For GOP — But Michele Tafoya Within Striking Distance In Minnesota
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Republican Minnesota Senate nominee and former NBC Sports reporter Michele Tafoya is polling well in her Senate race in the blue state of Minnesota, while many Republican candidates struggle in traditionally red states.
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US military says Caribbean strike kills four as toll tops 235
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U.S. military killed four in a Caribbean boat strike Sunday. The campaign has killed at least 235 people in 70 strikes since September 2025.
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Sooner or later someone will realize that these Muslim terrorists cannot be negotiated with and the only option we have is to kill them!
UCLA Upsets Oregon 17-15 Amid Unflagged QB Punch
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UCLA won 17-15 after video appeared to show Oregon's Bear Alexander strike UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava in the head while down; officials threw no flag.
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Crashes, bridge strikes snarl UK, US traffic
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Metal hanging from a bridge damaged several trucks on southbound England’s M6, causing major delays before all lanes reopened. In Texas, a separate bridge strike closed eastbound I-20 and northbound Loop 250 near Midland, with officials urging drivers to take alternate routes.
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Irrational choices follow patterns you can measure and redesign
Ariely shows people do not maximize self-interest like classical economics assumes; they repeat the same measurable mistakes—anchoring, free-lure, ownership inflation, and expectation effects—that others can predict and design around.
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Atco Train Strike Kills Man, Halts Rail Service
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A man was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train bound for Atlantic City near the Atco Avenue crossing in Waterford Township, Camden County. No passengers or crew were injured; service between Hammonton and Lindenwold was suspended, with substitute buses provided while authorities investigated.
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Russian Airstrike Kills 17 in Zaporizhzhia
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A Russian glide-bomb attack on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia killed 17 people, including three children, and injured 18, according to updated figures. Rescue crews continued searching the rubble after the strike, which damaged homes across the city.
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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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Fresh Strike Reported at Riyadh Airport
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A Saudi Arabian Airlines plane was heavily damaged while parked at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport during a Houthi missile attack, though reports differed on whether it was struck directly or hit by interception debris. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted missiles, while the attacks disrupted flights and debris reportedly damaged nearby buildings.
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Micron Taiwan Union Secures Strike Mandate Over Bonuses
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Micron workers at its Taoyuan, Taiwan, plant overwhelmingly authorized a strike amid a dispute over bonuses, demanding a permanent profit-sharing plan. No walkout date has been set, but action could add supply concerns for memory chips used in AI servers; negotiations continue with a separate union at the Taichung plant.
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Iran Strike Survivors Allege US Military Medical Failures
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Nine soldiers wounded in a March 1 Iranian drone strike that killed six in Kuwait told the AP they had to fight alone for care; the Pentagon said treatment met standards.
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 15h
Ukraine Claims Strikes Disabled 51% of Russia’s Refining Capacity
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— Oct 5, 2026
Ukraine's Defense Ministry said late Sunday strikes disabled 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity; the claim is unverified. Putin said the attacks cost about 1% of GDP.
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If those strikes really hit half of Russia's refining capacity, their fuel shortages could drag on longer than Putin admits with that 1% GDP figure.
Soccer vs American Football
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Vader Lightsaber Expected to Fetch $1 Million
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A Vader lightsaber from the Empire Strikes Back 'I am your father' duel is expected to fetch at least $1 million Nov. 12, after Luke's severed-hand saber sold for a record $3.75 million.
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UVM unions reach tentative deal, averting strike
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University of Vermont Medical Center and unions representing more than 3,000 support and technical staff reached a tentative two-year contract agreement, averting a possible strike authorized by members last week. The deal still requires a membership vote scheduled for Oct. 7–11; its terms have not been released.
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Russia Warns Diplomats to Leave Kyiv Before New Strikes
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Russia renewed its warning for foreign diplomats and nationals to leave Kyiv and avoid traveling to Ukraine, threatening further massive strikes on what it calls military targets. The warning comes amid intensified Russian attacks on the capital’s infrastructure; Ukraine-aligned coverage condemned Moscow’s framing of the strikes as retaliation.
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Intensifying attacks on infrastructure while telling outsiders to go shows Russia wants to isolate Ukraine even more.
Bridgeport Man Dies in Single-Car Crash
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A 62-year-old Bridgeport man died after losing control of his car early Friday on Fairfield Avenue, veering onto the sidewalk and striking a light pole and concrete retaining wall near Railroad Avenue. Police are investigating the crash.
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Why a climber feels most alive mid-pitch, not at the summit
Pager studies found people report more flow during structured work than unstructured leisure—yet still say they would rather be elsewhere.
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Russian Strike Kills Sailor, Injures Three in Odesa
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Russian strike on Liberian-flagged cargo ship in Odesa region port kills one motorman and injures three; 13 crew evacuated, USPA reports Oct. 3, 2026.
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Drone Strikes Kill in Belgorod, Ivano-Frankivsk
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Ukrainian drone attacks in Russia’s Belgorod region killed a married couple and injured several others, including a child, according to Russian authorities. A separate attack in Kaluga injured nine people; reported casualty counts in Belgorod varied, and the claims were not independently verified.
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New Iran War Fears Send Oil Past $105 With Diesel Already Sky High
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Oil prices jumped Thursday as President Donald Trump weighs whether to restart large-scale strikes on Iran — with diesel already sitting above $6 a gallon.
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Russian Strikes Kill Dozens in Ukraine
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Israelis gathered to mourn the roughly 1,200 people killed in the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack, as residents in affected communities said they were still awaiting a return to normal life amid continued fighting. Separately, Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities killed at least 28 people, including at least 20 in an attack on an apartment building in Pryluky.
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Godinez Defeats Souza by Unanimous Decision
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Loopy Godinez beat Ketlen Souza by unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 122, with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28. Souza, who missed weight by one pound, threatened with striking, but Godinez’s late takedown and top control helped secure the win.
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‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal Illegal
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 16h
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