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University of Arizona Leaders Earn Multiple Honors
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The University of Arizona recognized athletics director Desireé Reed-Francois as Hispanic Business Woman of the Year, while Tech Parks Arizona and innovation leader Casey Carrillo also received honors for their contributions to economic development and entrepreneurship in Southern Arizona.
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Orlando Jurassic Ride Reopening Expected After 11 Months
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Universal is making several attraction changes: Universal Studios Japan’s WaterWorld is scheduled for a temporary closure beginning Nov. 28, while Orlando’s Jurassic Park River Adventure reopening has been delayed to Dec. 16 and the Hogwarts Express will close for one day on Nov. 4. Universal Orlando is also reimagining its Horror Make-Up Show with Blumhouse, though details and a reopening date have not been announced.
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Theme Parks Plan Expansions, Face Closures
Travel
— Oct 5, 2026
Walt Disney World plans to add Nomad Lounge’s popular gluten-free churros to mobile ordering, while California’s Great America faces a planned closure between 2028 and 2032 as its land is redeveloped; a Universal-branded resort in the U.K. is also reportedly planned for 2031. A recent Universal Orlando review praised the parks and Epic Universe, while this week’s operations update highlights Halloween Horror Nights and several attraction refurbishments and closures.
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Cosmic Baseball plans 2027 tour across 44 stadiums
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Cosmic Baseball’s 2027 Takeover Tour will bring its neon, blacklight baseball spectacle to 44 Minor League stadiums, including Greater Nevada Field, Southwest University Park in El Paso and Constellation Field in Sugar Land. The games will feature UV-reactive gear, live DJs and a new 360-degree fireworks display; dates and ticket details are still to come.
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California’s High-Price Petroleum Virus May Spread Across The West, Analyst Says
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Oxford Study Finds Microglia Remove Parkinson’s Protein Clumps
Health
— Oct 5, 2026
Oxford researchers found that microglia can selectively remove toxic alpha-synuclein clumps from dopamine-producing neurons, while early phase 1 findings for an LRRK2-degrading drug showed changes in Parkinson’s-related measures. Separately, a new University of Arizona collaboration will investigate biological differences in Parkinson’s disease between women and men to help address gaps in understanding the disease’s symptoms and progression.
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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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Fortnitemares Scare Zone at Universal Parks Extends Run
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— Jul 23, 2026
Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is adding a Fortnitemares-inspired scare zone featuring the Battle Bus and exclusive characters at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, with merchandise tied to the experience. The event runs from Aug. 28 to Nov. 1 at both parks, and tickets and limited merch are available now or will be shortly.
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Man Passes Away On Florida Theme Park’s New Roller Coaster
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— Sep 19, 2025
A tragic incident has been reported at one of the newest theme parks in the world. A man in his 30s died Wednesday after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida, according to the Orange County…
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Lightfoot Brutally Mocked After People Notice Something Odd on Her Couch in Pic Bribing People to Get Vax
Opinion
— Jan 31, 2022
If Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot didn’t exist, the television sitcom “Parks and Rec” would have had to invent her. I mean, just think about it. In one episode, “Parks and Rec”-universe Lightfoot — mayor of a town that…
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Two killed in University of Chicago shooting
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— Jul 24, 2026
Two people, a 24-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were found shot to death inside a vehicle near the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park; a weapon was recovered at the scene and both victims died after being transported to UChicago Medical Center. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on the 5900 block of South Ellis Avenue, with investigators continuing to pursue details about possible connections to the university.
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Meaning comes from engagement, not from time remaining
When Breath Becomes Air argues that a life’s worth lies in sustained attention to relationships, work, and honesty about death—not in duration or achievement.
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Roller Coaster Being Demolished Catches Fire
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— Oct 13, 2025
A roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort caught fire early Friday morning, raising new concerns just weeks after the park’s newest ride was involved in the tragic death of a guest. The fire broke out on a section of…
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Accidental Death Ruling Closes Case in Epic Universe Roller Coaster Tragedy
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— Dec 14, 2025
What began as a night of excitement at one of Florida’s newest theme parks ended in tragedy, and now the official investigation has come to a close. According to FOX Business , Orange County authorities have ruled the…
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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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Parks Service Forced to Close Down Lincoln Memorial After College Group's Booze-Fueled Behavior
Reporting
— May 22, 2022
The Lincoln Memorial was closed for a few hours Saturday after college students trashed the monument. Georgetown University held its senior ball on Friday night. Several hundred students capped off the event by…
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Brown University Student Recounts Horror Of Being Just 100 Feet Away From Tragic Shooting
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— Dec 15, 2025
A student at Brown University on Monday recounted the moments he heard gunshots and had to immediately evacuate the building during the tragic shooting that took two lives. Tristan Keyser-Parker told “CNN News Central”…
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