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Developing·Oct 17, 2026

Katie Zacharia White House press secretary selection

Katie Zacharia faced scrutiny over bar exam answers and lack of admission records in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Katie Zacharia was fired as White House press secretary after just five days.

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Patriots Hall of Famer Jon Morris dies at 84 — 2dPatriots Hall of Fame center Jon Morris has died at 84. He played 11 seasons for Boston/New England, earned six AFL All-Star selections and became the franchise’s first NFL Pro Bowl selection in 1970; he was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Jury selection advances in three murder, hate-crime trialsWorld — 5dJury selection began for Payton Gendron’s federal hate-crime trial over the 2022 Buffalo supermarket shooting, with prosecutors able to seek the death penalty; some victims’ relatives oppose execution, while his defense will present mitigating evidence. In Newfoundland and Labrador, three people charged with first-degree murder in the 2024 killing of a Spaniard’s Bay man are set to stand trial, which is expected to last about eight weeks.

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New Mexico selects firm for fairgrounds redevelopment planBusiness — Oct 9, 2026New Mexico selected Albuquerque-based Hartman + Majewski Design Group to develop a detailed plan for redeveloping the State Fairgrounds, potentially including housing, parks, commercial space, pedestrian improvements and a stadium; the project is projected to support about 940 jobs annually over 30 years. The state expects to choose an anchor developer in December, while some residents and community groups have raised concerns about traffic, affordability, displacement and the proposed stadium.

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ECU Marching Pirates Selected for 2027 Macy’s ParadeLifestyle — Oct 7, 2026East Carolina University’s Marching Pirates will make their debut in the 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade after being selected from more than 100 bands. The announcement celebrated the band’s recent growth and renewed spirit.

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IJR‘No, We Haven’t’: Chris Wright Fires Back When Asked If Trump Admin Let Americans Down At PumpSimon August · 3 min · 54m

Jury Selection Continues in Hedgepeth Murder TrialWorld — Oct 5, 2026After more than a week of jury selection, a full jury and three alternate jurors have been seated in the trial of Miguel Salguero Olivares, accused of raping and killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012. Prosecutors say the evidence links him to the crime; the defense maintains it is insufficient, and opening statements are expected once the final alternate is chosen.

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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.

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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Fermi selects CBRE for five-year operations role at Texas data center — Sep 24, 2026Fermi selected CBRE as the exclusive operations and maintenance provider for the first data center at its Project Matador campus near Amarillo, Texas, under a five-year agreement with renewal options. Fermi can extend the same operating framework to additional buildings as they come online.

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Coretura selection boosts QNX royalty backlog $100M+Auto — Sep 22, 2026Coretura, the Daimler Truck–Volvo Group joint venture, selected QNX and Vector’s Alloy Kore as the safety-certified software foundation for its software-defined commercial-vehicle platform, marking Alloy Kore’s first design win. The platform is intended to simplify integration and speed development, while adding more than $100 million to QNX’s royalty backlog.

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2027 NFL Draft Quarterbacks Face Setbacks — 2dThe 2027 NFL draft quarterback picture is shifting: Drew Mestemaker has emerged as a leading prospect, while Arch Manning and several other highly regarded quarterbacks struggled in Week 7; Trinidad Chambliss was a notable bright spot. Other articles discuss unrelated Hall of Fame selections, Bo Nix’s early-season performance and historic draft busts.

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Daily Caller News FoundationMaryland Is About To Start Taking Money Out Of Workers’ Paychecks For Benefits They Can’t UseMaryland will begin taking money out of workers' paychecks in January 2027 to finance a paid family leave program that will not provide benefits until a full year later, following repeated delays since its creation in 2022.11m

Iowa State picks Auburn deputy Benko to succeed Pollard as AD — 1dIowa State has selected Auburn executive deputy athletics director Jared Benko to succeed longtime athletic director Jamie Pollard, with Benko set to start Oct. 30 pending approval by the Iowa Board of Regents. Benko brings more than 20 years of college athletics experience, including an athletics director role at Georgia Southern and work overseeing finances, NIL and revenue sharing at Auburn.

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Nicole Hardy Pollard built a lot at Iowa State over the years, so I hope Benko can keep that momentum going without major changes.

Global Produce Show Opens Amid Shopper Shifts — 3dAt IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, exhibitors reported productive buyer meetings as convenience, health, technology and product differentiation shaped discussions amid rising costs and tariff concerns. Consumer research highlighted more selective, convenience-focused shopping, growth in online and alternative retail channels, and food-safety concerns, with value, freshness and quick meal solutions influencing produce purchases.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Weekly Photo Features Spotlight Local Stories — 3dThe Kewanee Park District is inviting photographers to submit images of its parks for a local contest, with selected entries advancing to a statewide competition. A photo feature also captured the launch of Portsmouth Cathedral and Diocese’s centenary celebrations, which will include services, exhibitions and community events.

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WEF may appoint Lagarde chair, prompting ECB reshuffle — 3dChristine Lagarde may leave the European Central Bank before her term ends to become World Economic Forum chair, though no decision has been made. An early departure would let European Union leaders begin selecting her successor ahead of France’s presidential election and could prompt a broader reshuffle of senior ECB roles.

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UFL plans first televised draft in St. LouisSports — 3dThe UFL will hold its 2027 draft at St. Louis’ Ballpark Village on Nov. 18, 2026, with the event free to the public and the first two rounds airing live on NFL Network and the ESPN App. For the first time, fans will get an inside look at coaches’ selections and decision-making during the draft.

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IJRAt Least 7 Dead, Dozens Injured After Explosion Reported At Canadian Military BaseParis Apodaca · 7 min · 5h

Jury selection begins in Russell Brand rape and assault trial — 6dRussell Brand’s trial is beginning at Southwark Crown Court, where he faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one indecent assault charge involving six women and allegations dating from 1999 to 2009. Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges; the trial is expected to last up to 10 weeks.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Dale Hartwell's Cookbook Targets Dry Meat and Bitter Smoke in Barbecue — 1dDale Hartwell’s Pellet Smoker Mastery combines 50-plus recipes with practical guidance on smoker setup, clean-fire management, temperature monitoring, pellet selection and troubleshooting. The cookbook aims to help home cooks avoid dry meat and bitter smoke by focusing on cooking conditions and doneness rather than relying on time alone.

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Elena Vasquez Pellet choice never made sense to me until now, glad someone spelled out how it affects the smoke flavor.

Standout South Carolina Players Named to 2026 North-South BowlSports — 3dHigh school football seniors from the Lakelands, Horry County and the Lowcountry were selected for the 2026 Touchstone Energy North-South Bowl, including standout players from Abbeville, Greenwood, Emerald, Loris, Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest and several Lowcountry schools. The all-star game is scheduled for Dec. 12 at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach.

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Pennsylvania Farm Show selects 2027 theme to spotlight family legacies — 1dPennsylvania’s 2027 Farm Show will celebrate generations of agricultural leadership under the theme “Leading a Legacy.” Separately, a reviewer discusses the fall TV season, while the University of Kentucky Libraries has assembled a collection of 893 monographs by UK-affiliated authors and editors.

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Marcus Bell Farming runs deep in Pennsylvania families and this should draw a big crowd.

Nebraska to cut season-ticket prices for 85% of public seats in 2027 — 3dNebraska’s Memorial Stadium rebuild will trigger a full reseating for the 2027 season, followed by another selection process after renovations for 2028. Nebraska Athletics says about 85% of comparable public season-ticket locations will cost less overall; prices start at $299, and about a quarter of public seats will not require a priority donation, though legacy donation rates will end.

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Daily Caller News Foundation‘No, We Haven’t’: Chris Wright Fires Back When Asked If Trump Admin Let Americans Down At PumpEnergy Secretary Chris Wright pushed back Sunday when CNN host Dana Bash asked whether the Trump administration has let Americans down on gas prices during the Iran war.54m

Twenty Neurons Trigger Learned Movements in MiceScience — 4dIn mice, researchers found that briefly stimulating about 20 carefully selected motor-cortex neurons can activate the broader brain-activity pattern linked to a learned movement and often produce the movement itself. The findings suggest these patterns play a causal role in learned motor behavior, rather than merely reflecting commands from elsewhere in the brain.

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Missouri Highway Patrol Seeks 2027 Recruit ApplicantsPolitics — 5dThe Missouri State Highway Patrol is recruiting for academy classes beginning in May and October 2027, with testing and selection in Jefferson City; applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be 21 by graduation. Academy pay starts at $66,432 annually and rises to $73,824 after graduation, with additional benefits and potential salary growth.

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College basketball players earn preseason conference honorsSports — 4dBasketball players across several conferences earned preseason honors: Campbell guard LaNa’e Felton made the CAA second team, while Clemson freshman Kimora Fields was named to the ACC All-Freshman team. Virginia’s Kymora Johnson and Georgia Tech’s Talayah Walker earned women’s Preseason All-ACC selections, and Virginia Tech’s Amani Hansberry was named to the men’s All-ACC second team.

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Southwest Overhauls Loyalty and Tightens Companion Pass Rules — 3dSouthwest will replace A-List and A-List Preferred with Silver, Gold and a new top Platinum tier beginning in January 2027, with status thresholds and boarding benefits varying by tier; Platinum includes unlimited Companion Pass trips. The overhaul also awards one qualifying point per dollar spent on Southwest Chase cards and adds milestone rewards and new ways to redeem points, including through airline partners and for seat selection and rental cars.

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Tom Gallagher Platinum's unlimited Companion Pass trips are a nice perk, but raising the bar for status will probably push me to other airlines.

Labcorp Agrees to Buy BioReference Assets for $872M — 3dLabcorp agreed to buy select BioReference assets from OPKO for $722M cash plus up to $150M more, a potential $872M total.

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Derek Foss OPKO might finally get some breathing room to push their drug development if this sale cuts their lab overhead enough.

IJREXCLUSIVE: The Iran War Is Going To Go Ballistic After MidtermsFrancis Kapper · 8 min · 7h