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Hamish Blake Removes Episode After Wood ChargesPolitics — 5dHamish Blake has removed a 2023 podcast episode featuring Sam Wood after Wood was charged with domestic violence offenses involving his wife; prosecutors described serious allegations at his bail hearing, and Wood was denied bail.

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Phoenix Education Partners Insider Sells 20,303 Shares After ExerciseFinance — 12hPhoenix Education Partners insider John Terrence Woods sold 20,303 shares after exercising options, with the transactions conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in May 2026. He retained 62,682 shares of common stock and 87,569 options.

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Derek Foss Even with a preset plan, seeing an insider unload shares makes me think twice about buying right now.

Tiny Cabins Span U.S., Mexico Getaway DesignsLifestyle — 2dTiny cabins are drawing interest as both memorable vacation retreats and space-efficient homes: one family returns regularly to Chattanooga’s wooded Wauhatchie Woodlands, while designs in South Carolina, Pennsylvania and New England emphasize scenic porches, flexible sleeping space and compact, practical layouts.

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Three arrested over severed cat tail in Hull — 5dThree people were arrested after Max the cat's severed tail was posted through his owners' letterbox in Hull; his remains were found in nearby woods.

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No. 20 BYU Beats Cincinnati 1-0Sports — 3dBYU women’s soccer beat Cincinnati 1-0 on the road, with Bella Woods scoring in the second half and goalkeeper Paiton Collins making four saves for the shutout. The result gave Cincinnati its first home loss of the season.

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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.

85 Georgia Students Selected for Superintendent’s CouncilPolitics — Oct 5, 2026Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods selected 85 high school students from across the state for his 2026–27 Student Advisory Council, including students from Cobb, Gwinnett, Carroll, and Hall counties. The students will share how state education policies affect their schools, advise Woods on education issues, serve as ambassadors, and take part in community service projects.

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PennDOT plans bridge inspections across PennsylvaniaPolitics — Oct 5, 2026PennDOT inspections will cause daytime lane restrictions on Route 30, I-81 and Route 283 in Lancaster and Dauphin counties on scheduled October dates, with work subject to weather. The agency will also hold a November public meeting to discuss the future of the Norman Wood Bridge between York and Lancaster counties.

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How to find a wall studLifestyle — Sep 27, 2026For anyone hanging shelves or art who needs the solid wood behind drywall so the fasteners hold.

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Sam Okafor Using a stud finder is fine but nothing beats the old fashioned knock method for accuracy.

Wood Defends Bitcoin After $40M ARK ETF Sale — Sep 19, 2026Days after ARK sold roughly $40 million in spot Bitcoin ETF shares, Cathie Wood told Jason Calacanis Bitcoin "is not a dead cat" and "has many lives ahead."

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Priya Raman The forty million dollar sale might just be routine rebalancing and does not change the long term case for holding.

Two Iowa Shooting Suspects Face Attempted-Murder ChargesWorld — Oct 6, 2026Andrew Tanaka, 27, faces four counts of attempted murder after authorities say he fired at multiple vehicles on Interstate 35 in Warren County, injuring a driver; he also faces a weapons-intimidation charge. In a separate Des Moines shooting, 18-year-old Jayshawn Woods Crawford was charged with attempted murder after a 23-year-old man was shot multiple times near Court Avenue and remains hospitalized.

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Idaho Stuns No. 1 Montana State, 35-34 — Oct 2, 2026Idaho stunned top-ranked Montana State 35-34 on Joshua Wood’s touchdown pass as time expired and his successful two-point run, handing the Bobcats their first loss in 19 games. The upset was Idaho’s first win of the season and its first-ever victory over a No. 1-ranked team; Montana State was without several injured starters.

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Priya Raman Idaho's last second score and two point run was the perfect way to end their winless streak against the top team.

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.

Mark Wood retires from England after knee injury ends Ashes comeback — Sep 22, 2026England fast bowler Mark Wood has retired from international cricket after a 11-year England career highlighted by two World Cup titles and 253 wickets, with medical advice ruling out Tests and ODIs due to ongoing knee and other injuries. The 36-year-old last played in late 2025 in the Perth Ashes series, famed for his pace and resilience that defined England's pace attack.

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Dana Whitfield The knee issues sound too limiting for Tests or ODIs now. Fair enough to step away after 11 solid years.

Woman charged with neglect after leaving child in car following crash — Sep 21, 2026Sydni Healy, 31, left a child unrestrained in a crashed car, hid in nearby woods, showed impairment on sobriety tests, and is held on $50,000 bond for child neglect.

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Elena Vasquez She had no excuse for leaving the child alone and unrestrained in that wrecked car.

No. 22 SMU Expected to Host Missouri State — Sep 20, 2026SMU hosts Missouri State for an extended homestand and aims to clean up turnovers and tightening run defense after a 2-1 start and a setback, led by quarterback Kevin Jennings. Missouri State travels to No. 22 SMU for Week 4, with coach Casey Woods previewing the road test against a ranked opponent after opening 1-2.

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South Sudan School Roof Restored for 701 ChildrenBusiness — Sep 21, 2026The relevant articles explain that homeowners should assess roof condition before investing in replacement: proper inspections can identify ventilation issues, guide choices suited to local hazards, and determine whether repairs can protect property value as effectively as a new roof. A separate religious-law article clarifies that completed vessels such as intact furniture cannot be used as sukkah roofing, while dismantled wood may be permitted; unrelated franchise and school-restoration stories are omitted.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Belmont Park reopens after $555M rebuildSports — Sep 18, 2026Belmont Park reopened after a multi-year, roughly $550 million reconstruction that modernizes the venue with a smaller, glass-fronted grandstand, new racing surfaces, and expanded paddock space, as New York gears up for a return of the Belmont Stakes in 2027. The opening drew a capacity crowd and a first win for Lisa Joy with jockey Antonio Fresu, while fans and officials balanced excitement for the era-altering redesign with nostalgia for the old track as they anticipate major events like the Wood Memorial and Breeders’ Cup to help redefine New York racing.

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Hall, Woodford Win 2026 Nobel Economics Prize — 1dHall (Stanford) and Woodford (Columbia) won the 2026 Nobel economics prize Oct. 12 for microfoundations of macro stabilisation; worth 12 million crowns.

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Metro Diner Opens First Greenville LocationBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Metro Diner has opened its first Greenville, South Carolina, location at Woodruff Gallery on Woodruff Road, serving all-day breakfast alongside comfort-food favorites. The 135-seat restaurant is initially open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with plans to add dinner service.

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Brewers’ Woodruff Hopes for World Series Return — Oct 2, 2026Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff, sidelined since July with a shoulder injury and left off the NL Division Series roster, is working toward a possible return if Milwaukee reaches the World Series. He is not expected to be ready for the next round and still must clear several throwing and recovery steps, leaving a comeback uncertain and potentially risky.

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Nicole Hardy If he needs more throwing sessions before being cleared then Milwaukee might have to go without him no matter how far they advance.

Georgia Beats Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa — Oct 6, 2026Georgia’s undefeated Bulldogs are preparing for a challenging matchup with Alabama, with their defensive line aiming to contain the Crimson Tide’s improving run game and their offensive line facing a disruptive defense. Georgia also enters the game with confidence in steady kicker Peyton Woodring and strong offensive production.

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Horse stories span breeding, policy, community eventsLifestyle — 3dHorse stories range from the Semotan ranch’s historic breeding success with champion stallion Star Duster to Ocala’s celebration of therapy horse Magic’s 20th birthday and a Woodside community horse fair. In Kolkata, plans to replace horse-drawn carriages with electric ones drew support from animal-welfare groups citing horse welfare and safer livelihoods, while carriage owners warned the change could hurt a popular tradition.

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Texans Rule Out Montgomery With Groin Injury — 2dTexans running back David Montgomery left Sunday’s game against the Titans with a groin injury after five carries for 11 yards. Houston ruled him out for the rest of the game, leaving Woody Marks and Dare Ogunbowale as its available backfield options.

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Egypt Restores Fayum Portrait Ahead of Italy Loan — 2dEgyptian and Italian conservators have restored the 2,000-year-old circular Fayum portrait known as the “Tondo of the Two Brothers,” stabilizing damage to its wooden panel and painted surface. The portrait will travel abroad for the first time as part of a major Fayum exhibition in Rome, opening in November 2026.

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Helene’s PVC Pipes Still Clog French Broad RiverEnvironment — 5dTwo years after Hurricane Helene swept PVC pipes from a Woodfin factory into North Carolina’s French Broad River, crews have removed hundreds of thousands, but debris remains along about 70 miles. IPEX has committed $500,000 toward continued cleanup, while workers say substantial stretches remain uncleared.

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