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Survey: Families Plan Halloween Spending CutsLifestyle — 2dHalloween offerings range from immersive family and adults-only events, but many Americans are trimming holiday spending amid economic pressures. Candy remains popular even as a customer poll revives candy corn as a disliked treat, while a recall and changing recipes underscore the need for families to check ingredient labels, especially for allergens.

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Dell Family Fund Buys SK Stake as Chairman Funds Divorce Settlement — 1dChey Tae-won agreed to sell a 1.34% SK Inc stake for 544 billion won ($406 million) to a Michael Dell family fund to help fund his divorce settlement.

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Uncovered Video: El-Sayed Was Radical ‘Queer’ Sister’s Guardian and Dowry Manager in Her Sharia Marriage–Years After She Said Family Had ‘Long Been Muslim Brotherhood’1 source — 14h

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Jared Kim Direct involvement in a religious ceremony does not automatically conflict with his public statements on other issues.

KY3 Highlights Missouri Families' Experiences With Pregnancy and Infant LossHealth — 1dKY3’s Mindful Monday episode highlights two Missouri families’ experiences with pregnancy and infant loss and points viewers to local support resources.

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Lexington Tops Southern Family Cities as Gothic Hotels Draw 65% InterestTravel — 1dTravel reports spotlighted destinations and experiences gaining attention, including Lexington as a top Southern city for families, Canmore as a rising landlocked vacation spot, and Birmingham among domestic destinations to watch in 2027. Other emerging travel interests include Gothic-inspired hotel stays and cities with highly rated public transit, led by Taipei and Singapore.

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Sam Okafor Lexington makes sense for families with its mix of history and space, though I'd check those gothic hotels for comfort first.

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.

Trump Defends Accepting Qatar’s Gifted Jet — 7hPresident Donald Trump showcased the 747 gifted by Qatar’s royal family at an Arizona campaign rally and defended accepting it, saying he responded, “thank you,” despite bipartisan criticism. The appearance was part of his Western campaign swing to rally Republicans ahead of November’s congressional elections.

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Elena Vasquez Showing off the 747 at the Arizona rally was a clever way for Trump to keep his base energized ahead of the midterms.

Community Christmas Appeals Seek Gifts, DonationsLifestyle — 2dCommunity groups and businesses in several communities are organizing Christmas toy and gift appeals to support children and families facing hardship, inviting the public to donate new presents or money. The efforts include local school-coordinated support, a charity gift drive and toy run, and campaigns seeking gifts for children and kinship-carer families.

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Erie Family Shooting Kills Eight, Suspect DiesWorld — 3dA gunman suspected of killing seven relatives and a family friend at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, died by suicide, authorities said. The victims included his pregnant daughter, her two young children and her unborn baby; relatives said he had shown no apparent warning signs.

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Jones Family Donates $10 Million to Clinton Center — 2dJerry Jones and his family are donating $10 million to the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock to support its modernization and renovation. The project will upgrade educational facilities, add space for Hillary Clinton’s archives and service-related exhibits, and redesign the grounds as a community gathering place.

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Missing Dog Search Intensifies as Yellowstone Winter Nears — 23hA California family and volunteers are racing to rescue Luna, a Jack Russell terrier who has evaded capture for more than a month after escaping a Yellowstone cabin. Repeated sightings offer hope, but rescuers warn that approaching winter could make survival increasingly difficult.

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Jared Kim Jack Russells can be stubborn escape artists but this one needs help before the deep snow hits.

Police: 94-MPH Crash Kills Clark Atlanta Student — 10hClark Atlanta University senior Morgan Gamble, 21, died after police say a driver traveling about 94 mph in a 35-mph zone struck her car in Atlanta. Nikolai Dunford was arrested and charged with reckless driving, speeding and first-degree vehicular homicide; Gamble’s family remembered her ambitions as a producer.

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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.

October Newborns Featured Across Regional GalleriesLifestyle — 3dFamilies welcomed newborns at hospitals in Orange, Bathurst and Dubbo, Australia, and Carson Tahoe Hospital in Nevada during October 2026. Local outlets shared birth announcements and invited families to submit details for their baby galleries.

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Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test — 7hA 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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Communities plan fall movie eventsLifestyle — 3dThe Babcock Theatre in Billings plans a grand reopening weekend with $6 classic-film screenings, while communities in Liberal and Kirkcaldy are offering Halloween-themed movie nights with family activities. Other local screenings include an accessible Hocus Pocus event in Roanoke County and a free family movie afternoon at Anza Library.

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Pope Leo Recovering After Lung Cancer Surgery — 3dNewfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly is resuming with Fred Hutton joining and two seats vacant after Brian Warr’s resignation and Derrick Bragg’s death; the federal government also plans a one-time grocery benefit payment for eligible Canadians. Separately, Pope Leo is scheduled for lung surgery, while Vatican leaders have called for stronger outreach to families and a welcoming approach to migrant and refugee children.

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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.

Florida ICU Nurse Arrested in Alleged Fentanyl Theft — 2dLeslie Ann Pope, 54, an ICU nurse, was arrested Oct. 8, 2026, after a family member saw her draw fentanyl from a patient's IV with a syringe at a Port St. Lucie hospital.

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Abdul El-Sayed’s Family Has ‘Long Been’ in Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, Senate Candidate’s Sister Said in Unearthed Social Media Posts — 3d

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Communities Host Events to Help Residents Preserve Family Ancestry StoriesLifestyle — 6dDuring Family History Month, libraries and community groups are helping people explore their ancestry through local history resources, one-on-one research sessions and digitization services. Organizers encourage families to start with older relatives, photographs and keepsakes to preserve stories and connect generations.

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Family events scheduled across US campuses, citiesLifestyle — Oct 6, 2026Yakima Valley College and the University of Tennessee at Martin are hosting family-focused campus events with activities, workshops and opportunities for students to connect with university resources. Yale is also offering student families free gym access during its Family Weekend.

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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family — 7hThe Department of Justice (DOJ) issued roughly a dozen subpoenas as part of the probe into Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's immigration status, a source familiar confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation Wednesday.

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Three-Alarm Reading Fire Displaces 25, Injures SixWorld — 3dA three-alarm fire spread across several Reading homes, displacing six families and sending four residents—including a 10-year-old girl with severe burns—to the hospital; two firefighters were also lightly injured. The Red Cross is helping those affected, while a local fire station is collecting clothing, toiletries and household goods for displaced families; the cause remains under investigation.

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Halloween Events Bring Costumes, Activities to ChildrenLifestyle — 1dSpirit Halloween partnered with children’s hospitals in Spokane and Arkansas to give young patients costumes, activity kits and Halloween celebrations, offering families a welcome break from hospital routines. The seasonal events are part of a long-running effort to bring Halloween fun to children receiving care.

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Nicole Hardy It's nice to see companies helping kids in hospitals feel like normal kids for a day with real costumes and parties.

Gray Deflects Question On Family Farm Labor Violations During Debate — 6dDemocratic Vermont Lt. Gov. candidate Molly Gray dodged a question during a Wednesday debate about the alleged mistreatment of migrant workers on her family farm after campaigning on treating everyone with "dignity."

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Viral right-leaning meme mocks Chelsea Clinton over ballroom and family references — 4dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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