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Lena Broussard Cookbook Shows How Roux Color Affects Gumbo FlavorLifestyle — Oct 10, 2026Sal’s Gumbo Shack, a longtime North Long Beach Cajun kitchen, draws local diners for gumbo and other Louisiana comfort food. A newly announced home-cooking guide, *Cajun Gumbo at Home*, teaches adaptable gumbo basics, with particular emphasis on roux stages, technique, and troubleshooting.

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Lena Dunham Welcomes First Child via Surrogate — Sep 23, 2026Lena Dunham and husband Luis Felber welcomed their first child, a daughter, via surrogate after Dunham’s fertility challenges. The couple, who married in 2021, also marked their fifth wedding anniversary, with Dunham sharing a loving tribute to Felber and reflecting on becoming a mother.

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Live Music Listings Span Texas, Minnesota, Louisiana, VirginiaEntertainment — Oct 5, 2026Communities are hosting a range of live-music events, from Arlington’s monthly Rhythm & Relics market and a two-weekend free outdoor series in St. George to concerts and festivals across northern Minnesota. Alexandria also offers year-round performances at venues including the Birchmere, Lena’s, No. 9 Lounge and 219.

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Chwalinska beats injured Swiatek in Wuhan semifinal — 1dIga Swiatek’s Wuhan Open semifinal ended in a 7-5, 6-1 loss to childhood friend Maja Chwalinska after a left-thigh injury limited her movement. Chwalinska will face Sonay Kartal, who upset Jelena Ostapenko in two tiebreak sets, in the final.

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Sam Okafor Kartal's win over Ostapenko makes the final look wide open after this semifinal result.

No. 170 Kartal reaches first WTA 1000 final after injury layoff — 1dSonay Kartal beat Jelena Ostapenko in two tiebreaks to reach her first WTA 1000 final at the Wuhan Open, becoming the lowest-ranked player to make a final at that level since the format began. The comeback, after six months out with a back injury, also secured her rise to British No. 1.

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Sam Okafor Kartal's six-month injury comeback makes this final run even more impressive at her ranking.

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.

Fatal rollover kills man in North PeoriaAuto — 5dThirty-eight-year-old Cody Bridgewater died after being ejected from his vehicle in a single-car rollover crash on North Galena Road in Peoria. The crash remains under investigation, and toxicology results are pending.

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Rhode Island Poll Shows Foulkes Leading Block by 9 Points — 5dA new Rhode Island poll shows Democrat Helena Foulkes leading independent Ken Block 44% to 35% in the governor’s race, a sharp narrowing from her 24-point August advantage; Republican Aaron Guckian has 10% and has rejected calls to leave the race. The lieutenant governor contest is essentially tied, with Republican John Loughlin at 45% and incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos at 44%.

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Nicole Hardy Guckian staying in at 10 percent is splitting votes and hurting the overall Republican chances.

Sweden’s Andersson Fails to Form Government — 5dSweden’s Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson again failed to form a government after her centre-left bloc’s narrow election win, as its parties remain divided over whether the Left Party should hold cabinet posts. Parliament is expected to vote on her candidacy, which she is likely to lose, after which speaker Andreas Norlén may ask caretaker Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to try to form a government.

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Marcus Bell Andersson needs to drop the Left Party demands if she wants any chance of leading a stable government.

Coroner Clears Husband as New Details Emerge in Wife's Disappearance — Oct 9, 2026Nearly four months after Elena Katherine Moore was found dead following a six-day disappearance, authorities have determined that the 39-year-old South Carolina woman died from a h… — by Andrew Powell

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No. 118 Charaeva ousts top-ranked Rybakina — Oct 3, 2026No. 118 Alina Charaeva came from a set down to beat new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the China Open, the lowest-ranked such win since 1975.

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Marcus Bell Charaeva stayed steady in the deciding set and took advantage of every unforced error, a solid result for someone ranked 118.

Lena Dunham Welcomes Daughter Via Surrogate — Sep 16, 2026Lena Dunham and Luis Felber welcomed a daughter via surrogate 13 days past due; her first words were "I'm your mama."

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Priya Raman Those first words from Lena sound like a heartfelt start to motherhood after going the surrogate route.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Actress Faces Backlash After Making Request Involving Her Casket and a Pride ParadeReporting — Oct 3, 2022Actress Lena Dunham angered social media users after making a request involving her casket and a pride parade. On Sunday, Dunham tweeted, “When I go, I want my casket to be driven through the NYC pride parade with a…

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Gilead and PAHO expand twice-yearly lenacapavir access to 14 nations outside licensing deals — Sep 15, 2026On Sept. 16, 2026 Gilead and PAHO agreed to put twice-yearly lenacapavir HIV PrEP within reach of 14 nations outside voluntary licensing deals.

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Priya Raman This should help bring down infection rates faster in places that need it most, especially with the twice-yearly dosing.

Gilead, Merck Report Weekly HIV Trial ResultsHealth — Jul 21, 2026Gilead Sciences and Merck reported positive Phase 3 results for their once-weekly oral HIV regimen combining islatravir and lenacapavir, showing non-inferiority to existing daily therapies and maintaining viral suppression through 48 weeks in virologically suppressed patients. The ISLEND-1 and ISLEND-2 trials suggest this two-drug regimen could become the first complete weekly HIV treatment, with a safety profile generally comparable to current options and plans for regulatory submissions.

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Magnolia Oil-Tank Fire Kills Three FirefightersPolitics — Sep 17, 2026Arkansas history on September 19–20 features a spectrum of notable events: Civil War skirmishing near Helena in 1862, the 1883 marriage of future governor George W. Donaghey, and the 1923 Little Rock police murders death sentences; 1944 Magnolia’s oil-fire disaster that claimed three firefighters; the 1957 Central High School desegregation injunction hearing that led to the guards’ withdrawal; and the 1974 Young v. Ethyl Corporation bromine litigation. The dates also record 1863 Cavalry organization at Magnolia, 1917 Fort Smith labor strike, 1942 Jehovah’s Witnesses attack in Little Rock, 1957 legal challenges surrounding Little Rock desegregation, the 1958 vote to keep closed schools, and Kennedy’s Arkansas campaign in 1960.

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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

Newly Crowned No. 1 Rybakina Withdraws From BJK Cup With Injury — Sep 18, 2026"I won't be able to participate in Billie Jean King Cup this year," new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina posted Sept. 18 after a US Open win; federation cites left Achilles needing two weeks.

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Jared Kim Kazakhstan loses its best player for the finals, but forcing her to play injured would have been worse for everyone.

Sweden PM Kristersson Resigns After Election Defeat — Sep 17, 2026Sweden’s opposition won the parliamentary election 176-173, prompting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to resign as final tallies confirmed a shift away from his ruling bloc. The result sets the stage for Magdalena Andersson and the Social Democrats to potentially form a new government once results are formally certified.

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Dana Whitfield Kristersson did what was right by resigning quickly once the final numbers came in.

Rybakina beats Gauff to claim world No. 1 and US Open final vs Sabalenka — Sep 9, 2026Elena Rybakina reached the US Open final by overcoming Coco Gauff and will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, who advanced by defeating Jessica Pegula to chase a third consecutive Flushing Meadows title. The pair will contest a high-stakes showdown that also solidifies Rybakina’s ascent to No. 1 in the rankings next week as Sabalenka seeks to extend her reigning run.

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Zverev Defeats Shelton to Win US Open — Sep 8, 2026At the US Open 2026, Alexander Zverev moved closer to a second Grand Slam title by reaching the semifinals, Elena Rybakina claimed her first US Open semifinal and the world No. 1 ranking, and Coco Gauff advanced after a scare, while Karen Khachanov progressed following Blockx’s retirement. The quarterfinals also highlighted Zverev’s potential final path and the evolving draw as Khachanov and Blockx vie for the other finalist spot.

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St. Helena Discovers Relics of the True CrossGood News — FROM 326Empress mother travels to Jerusalem and identifies the cross of Christ.

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St. Helena Discovers True CrossGood News — FROM 326Empress mother finds relic of crucifixion.

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Pegula Opens US Open, Djokovic Headlines Night Session — Aug 30, 2026World No.3 Jessica Pegula defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-2 on Arthur Ashe to open the US Open, overcoming notable first-round nerves as she chases her maiden major title, with Djokovic awaiting in the night session. The day also saw top seed Barbora Krejcikova exit early, underscoring the unpredictable start to the tournament as Pegula advances toward a potential second-round meeting with American wildcards Venus Williams or Sofia Kenin.

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Rybakina retires Cincinnati quarterfinal, could become No.1 — Aug 21, 2026Elena Rybakina retired hurt in the Cincinnati Open quarterfinal against Iga Swiatek, trailing 4-1, potentially delaying her bid to overtake Aryna Sabalenka at No. 1. Swiatek advanced to the semifinals (set to face Jessica Pegula) as Sabalenka’s earlier exit kept the top spot in flux and left Rybakina's title hopes—and health—in focus ahead of the US Open.

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Gomez, Teefey Face Wondermind Securities Lawsuits in Federal Court — Aug 13, 2026Investors accuse Selena Gomez, Mandy Teefey, and Wondermind of securities fraud and misrepresentation, claiming they funded the company under false assurances about its leadership, infrastructure, and growth and that the project later collapsed with more than $1 million in invested funds at stake. The lawsuits also cite alleged internal disarray and Teefey’s purported substance-abuse issues, with Gomez allegedly failing to fulfill her duties as the company faltered.

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