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Unions warn Mamdani NYPD force review won't improve safety — 1dAfter a justified 2024 shooting and an officer’s disability retirement, Mayor Mamdani ordered the first comprehensive use-of-force review in a decade. Police unions say the move appeases his base and ignores CCRB bias.

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Sam Okafor If the CCRB already shows bias against officers, folding that into the review will just waste time and lower morale.

Kansas Establishes Annual Law Enforcement Memorial DayPolitics — Oct 6, 2026Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed an executive order establishing an annual Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Day on the first Friday of May, with flags flown at half-staff and ceremonies honoring officers killed in the line of duty. The first observance will be in 2027, offering communities and families a chance to remember fallen officers and their service.

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South Bend Council Eases Police Review Board RulesPolitics — 1dSouth Bend’s Common Council unanimously amended rules for its Community Police Review Board to address vacancies and missed quorums, allowing limited virtual attendance and more flexible appointment of at-large members while lowering the attendance threshold. New members can begin voting after a six-hour orientation and complete additional training during their first year; the board reviews complaints and recommends discipline but cannot discipline officers itself.

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EXCLUSIVE: Elected Officials, Companies Launch New Initiative To Reduce Healthcare Fraud — Oct 7, 2026Top companies and financial officers across the nation launched a new scorecard in an effort for better transparency and fraud mitigation in healthcare spending, the Daily Caller News Foundation has first learned.

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Derek Foss This initiative could finally cut down on wasteful spending if the scorecard holds everyone accountable.

Critics Trash Katie Zacharia’s First Day at Podium: ‘Brutally Bad’ — 23hKatie Zacharia’s first day at the White House brief room’s podium was met with some harsh criticism. The anonymous official told MS NOW’s Jake Traylor Zacharia, 41, is on track to… — by Sandra Rhodes

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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.

Bahnsen Group plans $1.1B Naples acquisitionBusiness — Oct 6, 2026The Bahnsen Group is bringing Hightower Naples, a $1.1 billion wealth management practice led by David Emma and Mark Masterson, under its brand in a deal expected to close at year-end 2026. The move is the first Hightower practice to join the Bahnsen flagship franchise, adding a second Florida office and lifting the group’s assets to about $11.6 billion.

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White House shares 14-second clip of Katie Zacharia at podium — 17hThe 14-second clip shows Katie Zacharia speaking from the White House briefing room podium in her first appearance as press secretary. The video posted by the official account is spreading as her debut moment. @WhiteHouse

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Tom Gallagher The White House posting her debut moment right away should help her settle into the job faster.

Victoria Cruise Season Surpasses One Million PassengersTravel — 1dVictoria welcomed more than one million cruise passengers in a single season for the first time, with ship visits also expected to set a record of 332 calls. The milestone was celebrated at Ogden Point as California visitors Geri and Gary Skardina arrived aboard Norwegian Encore, while officials noted the tourism benefits and the need to reinvest in aging harbour infrastructure.

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Elena Vasquez Nice to hear the Skardinas from California were part of hitting the record this year.

San Luis Obispo County Confirms First 2026 Measles CaseHealth — 5dSan Luis Obispo County confirmed its first measles case of 2026, with no additional cases identified; health officials are tracing contacts after possible exposures at a medical center and hospital. They urge exposed residents—especially those unvaccinated or unsure of their status—to monitor for symptoms and check their MMR vaccination records.

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South Dakota Deputy Dies After Line-of-Duty ShootingWorld — 1dMinnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Ann Frank, 26, died Monday after being shot in the line of duty in Sioux Falls on Friday. Suspect Brandon Oetken faces three counts each of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault against law enforcement, and officials and community members have paid tribute to Frank.

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Oregon Sanctions Girls Flag Football, 25th StateSports — 1dOregon has become the 25th state to sanction girls’ flag football, with its first official high school season set for spring 2027 after rapid growth to 57 varsity teams. Nike will provide home and away jerseys for varsity teams, while the Seattle Seahawks have also supported the sport’s expansion in the state.

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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.

Donatella Versace, Revolve Launch Fashion-Beauty Venture — Sep 21, 2026Donatella Versace will serve as Chief Creative Officer of a new beauty and fashion venture with REVOLVE, announced Sept. 21, 2026; beauty products launch first.

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Sam Okafor Launching beauty first is smart since those products turn around faster than full fashion lines.

Saudi Arabia Arrests Suspect After Flydubai Cockpit Stabbing on Tel Aviv Flight — Sep 30, 2026Authorities are investigating after a Flydubai first officer allegedly attacked the captain and tried to seize control of an Israel-bound flight, which made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials have called the incident a radical terrorist attack aimed at regional cooperation, while investigators have not established a motive and are examining possible terror links; President Donald Trump has also raised a possible connection to Iran.

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Dana Whitfield Glad Saudi Arabia acted fast to arrest the suspect after that cockpit stabbing on the Tel Aviv flight.

South Bend drafts neighborhood-first data center standards — Oct 6, 2026South Bend has proposed a “Neighborhoods-First” framework for large data centers, requiring companies to cover their costs, operate transparently, use local labor and meet environmental and neighborhood standards. The city says all data center revenue would support neighborhood priorities, and officials are seeking public feedback; no project is currently planned.

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Communities Expand Disaster Preparedness Ahead of StormsWeather — Oct 5, 2026Communities and organizations are preparing for severe weather through first-responder training, local flood planning, and advance staging of resources. California officials are emphasizing flood readiness, while storm-response guidance urges tree crews to prepare equipment, schedules, and insurance before storms hit.

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

Wisconsin Confirms First Cattle EHD Case Since 2013 — Sep 29, 2026Wisconsin confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease in cattle in Waukesha County, the state’s first cattle detection since 2013, amid an outbreak affecting deer in several counties. Cattle infections are usually mild or symptomless; the virus spreads through biting midges, cases typically decline after a hard frost, and officials say it poses no risk to people.

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President Trump and First Lady greet President Xi and Madame Peng for state dinner — Sep 25, 2026The clip shows President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady welcoming President Xi and Madame Peng for a state dinner. It is spreading as an official record of the diplomatic event. @WhiteHouse

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Jared Kim I think these meetings matter more than people realize for keeping communication open with China.

Greenville IKEA Plans Stall Over TrafficBusiness — 6dPlans for Greenville’s first IKEA are stalled after the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals rejected Magnolia Park’s attempt to begin renovations before completing traffic upgrades on congested Woodruff Road. The shopping center says the required 12- to 15-month work could jeopardize the project and offered a $1.5 million bond to do it later; city officials say safety improvements must be in place before the store opens, and IKEA could withdraw.

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Trump and First Lady Greet Chinese President at White House State Dinner — Sep 24, 2026The clip shows President Trump and the First Lady greeting the President of China and Madame Peng for a State Dinner at the White House. It is spreading as the official record of the arrival. @WhiteHouse

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Rachel Meyers It's nice to see the first ladies included in the official greeting for such an important visit.

California State Workers Plan Historic One-Day Strike — 6dSEIU 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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Raising Cane’s Opens, Plans Restaurants Across U.S.Business — Oct 5, 2026Raising Cane’s is continuing its nationwide expansion, with new or planned restaurants in Tampa, San Francisco, Springfield, Oregon, and Rib Mountain, Wisconsin. The openings include the chain’s second San Francisco location and first Lane County restaurant, while local officials and the company point to community and business benefits alongside attention to traffic management.

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US and South Korean courts order North Korea and Iran to pay $520 million — Sep 14, 2026Seoul court orders North Korea to pay 44.6 billion won ($32.5 million) in damages over the 2020 demolition of the inter-Korean liaison office, marking the first judgment in the South Korea lawsuit. Separately, U.S. courts have ordered North Korea and Iran to pay about $487 million to American victims of terrorism, and another ruling holds North Korea liable for 650 billion won in damages related to Hamas's October 7 attacks.

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Sam Okafor Tying North Korea to the Hamas attacks in a damages ruling feels like an attempt to isolate them further over October 7.

Twin brothers umpire first MLB doubleheader together — Sep 23, 2026Identical twin umpires Austin and Tyler Jones worked together in the major leagues for the first time, officiating both games of a Baltimore Orioles–Toronto Blue Jays doubleheader. The brothers, who had previously umpired together only in the minors, said sharing the experience was a long-held dream.

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CBO Estimates $38 Billion Spent on Iran War With Monthly Costs Rising — Sep 15, 2026The Congressional Budget Office and related analyses estimate the Iran war has cost about $38 billion in direct outlays through the first five to six months, with ongoing monthly costs of roughly $2–3 billion and a rebuilding timeline of at least five years for depleted munitions stockpiles. Reports from the Pentagon’s inspector general and other officials also warn of inventory shortfalls and industrial bottlenecks, potential inflationary effects, and casualties, including 11 service members killed and dozens wounded, underscoring the broader financial and human toll of the conflict.

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