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Build rare skills first and passion usually follows later — 3dMost stated passions cluster around hobbies like sports and music, not jobs—so anxious graduates, stuck mid-career pros, and mentors need a different career script.

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PaleyFest NY Celebrates Billy Crystal’s CareerEntertainment — 2dBilly Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg celebrated his career and Broadway show at PaleyFest NY, while other culture coverage highlighted New Zealand arts and the end of a film-industry funding program, Venezuelan musicians preparing to perform an original symphony, and features on Southern University homecoming style and singer Freddie Jackson. A separate entertainment roundup covered assorted celebrity, crime and legal stories.

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Pedro Pascal calls cello training career’s toughest challenge — 4dPedro Pascal said learning the cello for Behemoth! was his career's toughest challenge, joking he would rather fight Game of Thrones' The Mountain again.

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Dana Whitfield I'd rather face The Mountain again than learn cello from scratch too, but Pascal's commitment to the role is impressive.

Career fairs in Ireland, Bangladesh and US draw nearly 160 employersBusiness — 5dCareer and job fairs in Ireland, the United States, Bangladesh and the United Kingdom are bringing employers and job seekers together, with events offering opportunities across industries and, in some cases, access to career advice, training and other support. Organizers say the fairs help people explore openings and connect directly with employers while supporting regional workforce needs.

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A stranger already living it beats your happiness forecast — 2dSharpest claim: your imagination systematically misreads how future events will feel—and a living surrogate outperforms it.—Care if a career move, marriage, or policy rests on how you picture the payoff.

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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.

Patrick Kane Sets NHL U.S.-Born Assist Record — 4dPatrick Kane set the NHL record for career assists by a U.S.-born player, earning his 895th helper on Connor Bedard’s first goal of the season in Chicago’s game against Winnipeg. Kane surpassed Phil Housley’s mark, extending a record-setting career that already includes the most points by an American-born player.

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Wyoming Beats Northern Illinois 41-23 Behind Hughes’ Four TDs — 17hTyler Hughes powered Wyoming to a 41-23 win over Northern Illinois, throwing for 196 yards and rushing for a career-high 183 yards and four touchdowns. Wyoming outgained the Huskies 510-392 and improved to 4-3 overall and 3-1 in the Mountain West.

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Rachel Meyers Hughes put up huge numbers in both passing and rushing to lead that win. Wyoming's looking strong at 3-1 in conference play.

NASA names Stephen Cash to end acting director period at Marshall — 1dNASA has named veteran engineer and aerospace executive Stephen Cash director of Marshall Space Flight Center, returning him to the center where he began his career in 1982. He will oversee more than 5,000 employees and Marshall’s contributions to Artemis and advanced propulsion, including nuclear power research.

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Rachel Meyers Overseeing five thousand people is no small task. Glad they picked an engineer with real aerospace experience instead of an outsider.

Phillies Plan to Keep Turner at Shortstop — 2dPhillies president Dave Dombrowski says Trea Turner will open 2027 at shortstop, but must improve after a career-worst 2026 season at the plate and in the field or risk being moved to another position. Turner has acknowledged his struggles and is working on his swing.

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MacKinnon’s Four Points Lead Avalanche Past Penguins 5-2 — 1dThe Colorado Avalanche rallied from an early 2-0 deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2, with Nathan MacKinnon recording four points and Artturi Lehkonen scoring twice. T.J. Hughes scored his first NHL goal, while Sidney Crosby moved into seventh place on the NHL’s career assists list.

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Tom Gallagher MacKinnon carried the Avalanche after that slow start, four points against Crosby's team is no small thing.

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

Shawn Carney Reflects On Pro-Life Movement After Robinson Death — 3dThe leader and co-founder of a group seeking to end abortions around the world reflected on the state of the pro-life movement after the death of one of its most steadfast advocates — who began his career on the other side of the issue.

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Jaguars Kicker Says Kane Could Succeed in NFL — 2dJaguars kicker Cam Little said Harry Kane likely has the technique to become an NFL kicker, but adapting to a role with only occasional, high-pressure chances—and spending most of the game on the sidelines—would be the bigger challenge. Kane has discussed pursuing an NFL kicking career after soccer, possibly alongside playing in MLS.

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Texas Awards $20M Grants to Train 7,400 Students — 6dTexas Gov. Greg Abbott announced 84 Jobs and Education for Texans grants totaling more than $20 million to help schools equip career-training programs expected to serve over 7,400 students in their first year. North Texas awards include funding for welding training at Collin College and Tarrant County College, alongside grants for a range of other high-demand careers statewide.

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Shawn Carney reflects on pro-life movement after death of former abortionist — 3dThe leader and co-founder of a group seeking to end abortions around the world reflected on the state of the pro-life movement after the death of one of its most steadfast advocates — who began his career on the other side of the issue.

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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.

Shawn Carney On The Future Of The Pro-Life Movement Following The Passing Of One Of Its Titans — 3dThe leader and co-founder of a group seeking to end abortions around the world reflected on the state of the pro-life movement after the death of one of its most steadfast advocates — who began his career on the other side of the issue.

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Shawn Carney reflects on pro-life movement after Robinson's death — 3dThe leader and co-founder of a group seeking to end abortions around the world reflected on the state of the pro-life movement after the death of one of its most steadfast advocates — who began his career on the other side of the issue.

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St. Louis Schools Cancel Football Amid Misconduct Probe — 1dSt. Louis Public Schools canceled the remaining season for the Clyde C. Miller Career Academy–Sumner co-op football team after reports of seriously inappropriate behavioral and physical conduct involving students. Police and child welfare officials are investigating, and the district says it will support potentially affected students and families and commission an outside review.

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Shawn Carney On The Future Of The Pro-Life Movement Following The Passing Of One Of Its Titans — 3dThe leader and co-founder of a group seeking to end abortions around the world reflected on the state of the pro-life movement after the death of one of its most steadfast advocates — who began his career on the other side of the issue.

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Shawn Carney On The Future Of The Pro-Life Movement Following The Passing Of One Of Its Titans — 3dThe leader and co-founder of a group seeking to end abortions around the world reflected on the state of the pro-life movement after the death of one of its most steadfast advocates — who began his career on the other side of the issue.

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Georgia Tech captain Kyle Efford medically retires but stays on as player-coach — 5dGeorgia Tech captain Kyle Efford medically retires Oct. 13 with 250 career tackles: 'Nothing left in the tank.' He stays on as captain.

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Elena Vasquez Keeping him as player-coach is a good move since he can pass along what he learned without taking more hits.

Shawn Carney On The Future Of The Pro-Life Movement Following The Passing Of One Of Its Titans — 3dThe leader and co-founder of a group seeking to end abortions around the world reflected on the state of the pro-life movement after the death of one of its most steadfast advocates — who began his career on the other side of the issue.

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Shawn Carney Reflects On Pro-Life Movement After Former Abortionist's Death — 3dThe leader and co-founder of a group seeking to end abortions around the world reflected on the state of the pro-life movement after the death of one of its most steadfast advocates — who began his career on the other side of the issue.

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Shawn Carney On The Future Of The Pro-Life Movement Following The Passing Of One Of Its Titans — 3dThe leader and co-founder of a group seeking to end abortions around the world reflected on the state of the pro-life movement after the death of one of its most steadfast advocates — who began his career on the other side of the issue.

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