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Frey Nominates Interim Chief Peterson for Permanent Minneapolis Police Role
Jacob Frey
— Oct 9, 2026
After Brian O'Hara resigned amid interference allegations, Mayor Frey named interim chief Bill Peterson for the permanent Minneapolis police job. Peterson had said he did not want it and pledged to bring overtime spending within budget.
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Cologne Police Probe Alleged Robot Sexual Harassment
Germany
— 5d
German police are investigating a 16-year-old and a 19-year-old after a robot allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting motions outside a Cologne fast-food restaurant. The suspects are accused of filming and livestreaming the incident; police seized the robot and their phones while investigating possible sexual harassment and whether the device was remotely controlled.
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Zimbabwe Helicopter Crash Kills Six Near Harare
Wicknell Chivayo
— Sep 30, 2026
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and four others died when their helicopter crashed and caught fire near Marondera, east of Harare. Authorities are investigating the cause; Chivayo was a prominent, politically connected figure known for conspicuous wealth and lavish gifts.
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Sherrill Calls for Caldwell Resignation After Harassment Findings
Mikie Sherrill
— Sep 24, 2026
Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign after a 61-page probe found sexual harassment and repeated ethics violations.
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Tom Gallagher
No one in office should get a pass on repeated misconduct like this.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 6h
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Resigns After Harassment Findings
New Jersey
— Sep 25, 2026
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned after an independent investigation found he sexually harassed a staff member and committed other ethics violations, including seeking a promotion for a romantic partner. Gov. Mikie Sherrill called for his departure and named an acting secretary of state, while Caldwell and his lawyer disputed the report’s findings and fairness.
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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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New Jersey Governor Demands Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resign After Harassment Finding
Andrew Powell
— Sep 25, 2026
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling on Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign by Friday after an independent investigation substantiated a sexual harassment allegation and two ethi… — by Andrew Powell
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Chris Dalton
This kind of substantiated misconduct has no place in state leadership no matter who is involved.
Gypsy Rose Recalls Last Meeting Before Ex’s Death
Entertainment
— Oct 11, 2026
Gypsy Rose Blanchard says her last in-person moment with ex Ken Urker was a playful Burger King delivery days before he was found dead on his 34th birthday; his cause of death remains undetermined, and investigators reported no signs of foul play. She also alleges Urker feared online harassment from his sister and says the family conflict worsened after his death, as she pushes for social media accountability over online abuse.
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Blogger found guilty of harassment over sexually explicit Shrek meme
2 sources
— Oct 9, 2026
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After taming famine and war, humanity aims to become gods
Books
— Oct 9, 2026
Harari argues that AI and biotech will treat humans as algorithms and may replace the humanist faith behind modern rights and democracy.
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Sam Okafor
I doubt biotech will turn us into gods anytime soon, but the risk of a few elites deciding who counts as human is real enough to watch.
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Vulnerability is courage, not the weakness culture assumes
Brené Brown’s twelve-year qualitative research gives managers who dodge hard feedback, parents raising resilient kids, and anyone who feels never-enough despite success a plain-language case for why emotional exposure is strength.
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Fall Talks Span Health, Policy, Resilience
Lifestyle
— Oct 6, 2026
The articles announce separate public lectures and events on abortion’s effects on health care, resilience and education, women’s histories, drug-policy reform, and sexual harassment prevention in schools.
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CNN Fact-Checker Daniel Dale Harasses Innocent Survivor of Childhood Trauma
1 source
— Oct 7, 2026
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
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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Justice Alito Speaks Out on Media Harassment and Why the Rules Still Matter
1 source
— Oct 7, 2026
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In Landmark Case, Jury Says Falsely Accused Males Are Victims Of Sexual Harassment
Hurd v. Rock Island Bridge Company
— Oct 7, 2026
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New Jersey Lt. Gov. Steps Down After Ethics Probe
Andrew Powell
— Sep 25, 2026
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned Friday after an independent investigation found that he engaged in sexual harassment and violated state ethics rules, Gov. Mikie Sherrill… — by Andrew Powell
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Sam Okafor
Resigning after the probe found harassment and ethics breaches was the right call for accountability.
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2026 Is The Gasoline Price Election, Not The Data Center Election
David Blackmon · 5 min · 7h
Paris prosecutors investigate smart glasses used to film women without consent
Meta
— Sep 18, 2026
Paris opened a criminal probe into smart glasses over suspected sexual harassment; Meta holds 76% of the market. Legendre: a light "doesn't mean that you consent."
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Sam Okafor
Meta sold millions of these without enough safeguards, so stricter rules on recording in public are overdue.
Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Draft assessment says painting Eisenhower building would harm historic character
Donald John Trump
— 1d
A draft federal assessment says President Trump’s plan to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white would diminish the historic character of the 19th-century landmark and disrupt its visual relationship with nearby buildings, though it finds the proposed paint is unlikely to trap moisture. The administration still wants the project, estimated at $7.5 million, to proceed; an alternative to clean and restore the building would avoid the historic impact.
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Dana Whitfield
The historic details on that building deserve protection over any new paint job.
Mayo, Peoria Boards Recommend Wind Farm Denials
Environment
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Peoria County’s zoning appeals board voted 4-2 to recommend denying Repsol Renewables’ proposed Four Creeks wind farm, planned to include 113 turbines in the county’s northwest. The board cited unmet zoning criteria, while supporters pointed to clean energy and tax revenue and opponents raised concerns about noise, property impacts and rural character; the county board will make the decision Nov. 5.
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IMF Reports Resilience Amid Rising Global Risks
Finance
— 3d
The IMF sees continued resilience across Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa, projecting 4.5% growth for both in 2026 while urging Morocco to sustain reforms and expand youth employment. It also warned that global financial stability risks remain elevated, citing potential AI-driven market corrections, rising sovereign bond yields and cyber incidents.
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You can block three hours and still waste every one
Books
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Knowledge workers who start ten tasks and finish none, plus managers and creatives fighting constant noise, need this because Bailey treats distraction as a design problem you can fix, not a character test you keep failing.
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Happiness fuels success instead of following it
Shawn Achor’s 2010 Harvard-rooted positive-psychology case shows managers, post-goal strivers, and people after setbacks why mood is a performance lever worth building on purpose.
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Nappanee and Hartford Schools Honor Students for Respect and Effort
Oakland Unified School District
— 2d
Schools recognized students for positive character, effort, leadership and enthusiasm for learning. Central Middle School honored Leo Cespedes and Kylie Amend, Rossman Elementary named Isabella Godsey and Kimberlyn Otte, and Lincoln Elementary recognized Arya Phillips and Liam Schwabenlander; another report praised Jeriko for encouraging and supporting classmates.
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Kelly Clarkson says Brooklyn shop treated her like Pretty Woman character
Brooklyn
— Oct 10, 2026
Kelly Clarkson named Brooklyn's Art of Play on X after a clerk offered something comparable, writing she was treated like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.
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Writers Spotlight Restaurants Across Five States
Lifestyle
— 4d
Restaurant profiles spotlight distinctive local destinations, from Kalamazoo’s family-friendly outdoor gathering spot and Charlottesville’s cozy Italian eatery to a longtime Connecticut steakhouse and Cleveland’s atmospheric date-night hall. Their appeal combines welcoming settings and community character with food and experiences suited to lingering over a meal.
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Napa Christmas Festival Plans Three 2026 Concerts
Entertainment
— 5d
Music in the Vineyards and Aeternum will add a free, interactive children’s holiday concert to their Napa Valley Christmas performances in December. In Paris, Les Tazz will bring characters from Éric Coudert’s books to the stage for a family concert featuring original songs and audience participation.
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Cornette Criticizes Kane Over Trump Rally Praise
GLENN JACOBS
— 6d
WWE Hall of Famer Glenn Jacobs (Kane) praised President Donald Trump at a Tennessee rally, citing his character and shared WWE Hall of Fame status. Wrestling veteran Jim Cornette denounced Jacobs on social media, accusing him of pursuing political power and harshly criticizing Trump.
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Army Bets $464,800,000 On Drone-Killing Lasers That Cost Under $10 A Shot
Simon August · 5 min · 7h
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