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‘Breaking Bad’ Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34 — 6dRJ Mitte, Breaking Bad's Walter White Jr., died at 34 on Oct. 12, 2026, in Brownsville, Texas. Reps confirmed the death; TMZ cited a county official reporting suicide.

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'Breaking Bad' Actor and Disability Advocate Dies by Suicide — 5dRJ Mitte, the actor who portrayed Walter White Jr. on AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” has died by suicide at age 34, his representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. According to Fox News,… — by Andrew Powell

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San Jose Trainer Arrested Over Alleged Filmed AssaultWorld — 4dAn athletic trainer at Archbishop Mitty High School was arrested on suspicion of sexually battering a 16-year-old student while treating a sports injury and recording the incident; police say child sexual abuse material was also found on his phone. The school is cooperating, and investigators say there may be additional victims.

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Youth Mental Health Efforts Span CommunitiesHealth — 2dEfforts to expand youth mental-health support include an $11 million grant for Oklahoma City programs, a new Malta residence offering round-the-clock care for adolescents leaving psychiatric treatment, and calls in Nigeria for accessible services and stronger support from schools, families and government. In the U.S., a bill to preserve Medicaid continuity and residential treatment access for foster youth has stalled in committee, with supporters citing major care gaps and some professionals favoring smaller, more individualized settings.

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Georgia Election Vendors Seek to Win Over Committee Members: Take Two — 13h

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Jared Kim It's troubling how much influence private companies seem to have over public election decisions in Georgia.

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.

Memorial Notices Honor Five Women Across USGood News — 3dThese notices announce the deaths of Cassie Braddock, Angela, Patricia Hill and Katherine E. McCraney, sharing tributes to their lives and, where provided, funeral arrangements. The Kathleen Calpin page contains advertising information rather than an obituary and is omitted.

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Teachers Face Child Exploitation Charges in Florida, ArizonaHealth — 5dPhoenix third-grade teacher Gabriel Chacon was charged federally with distributing child sexual abuse material and possessing it with intent to view, after investigators say he sent five videos to an undercover Australian officer in an encrypted chat. Court documents say Chacon admitted saving and sharing the material but told authorities it did not involve students at his school and that he had no physical contact with minors.

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Mexico City emerges as reported NBA expansion alternative — 2dThe NBA is moving closer to expansion in Las Vegas, but Seattle’s return is no longer assured as the league reportedly remains dissatisfied with bids there. Mexico City has emerged as a possible alternative, with a group proposing a team and new arena district, though the league has not committed to a second expansion franchise or a timeline.

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Priya Raman Adding a team in Mexico City would complicate travel and scheduling more than Las Vegas ever would.

Ohio State Edges Indiana, Ends Hoosiers' Streak — Oct 11, 2026Ohio State beat Maryland 45-16 but committed eight penalties and costly turnovers, prompting Ryan Day to sharply criticize the mistakes as the Buckeyes prepare for tougher games. Day said discipline starts with the coaching staff and that he must hold both coaches and players accountable.

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San Diego Committee Advances Plan for 4,254 Homes at Sports Arena SiteBusiness — 2dSan Diego’s Land Use and Housing Committee unanimously advanced the 48.5-acre Midway Rising redevelopment for City Council review, proposing thousands of homes, parks and shops, and a new entertainment center. Committee members also called for contract language ensuring the promised 2,000 affordable homes are newly built units rather than units credited from other projects.

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Trump Arch Plans Submitted Without Military Complex Mention — 2dFinal plans for President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch describe a ceremonial and visitor attraction but do not mention the drones, snipers or ammunition he previously said it would include. The administration says the design can still accommodate undisclosed national-security features, while critics have raised concerns about the project’s location near Arlington National Cemetery and the airport flight path.

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

White House Picks FTC Chairman to Lead AI Enforcement Committee — 1dThe Trump administration tapped the Federal Trade Commission) to lead consumer protection and law enforcement on artificial intelligence.

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Top-30 Guard Devin Cleveland Commits to Missouri — 2dFour-star, top-30 guard Devin Cleveland committed to Missouri’s 2027 recruiting class, choosing the Tigers over Michigan and TCU. He joins Scottie Adkinson and Cameron Barnes, giving Missouri three pledges and a class currently ranked among the nation’s best.

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Rachel Meyers Three commitments this early with a national ranking already means the Tigers are doing something right.

Providence Committee Advances Downtown Turn-on-Red BanPolitics — 4dProvidence lawmakers advanced a scaled-back proposal to ban right turns on red at downtown intersections, with first-time violators receiving warnings and repeat offenders facing $50 fines; the citywide expansion was dropped, and the measure still needs full City Council approval. Supporters say the restriction would reduce pedestrian crashes, while critics warn it could worsen traffic congestion.

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Demers to Trial Blazers TV Role in 2026–27 — 4dThe Trail Blazers will give longtime radio announcer Travis Demers a trial run as their television play-by-play voice, working alongside analyst Lamar Hurd and reporter Brooke Olzendam. Portland will evaluate the arrangement throughout the season and has not committed to Demers permanently.

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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.

A7 Launches USDT-to-SWIFT Payment Service — 2dA7 International has launched a cross-border service allowing businesses and individuals to pay invoices in USDT, with recipients receiving conventional bank transfers through SWIFT. The company says the platform is available to eligible customers in jurisdictions where crypto use is permitted and requires identity or business verification and supporting transaction documents.

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Marcus Bell This setup lets crypto holders settle real invoices without forcing recipients into digital assets, which seems practical for international trade.

IOC eliminates 12 committees including gender equality in streamlining move — 2dThe International Olympic Committee is disbanding 12 permanent committees, including those on human rights and gender equality, and plans to use temporary expert panels instead. The IOC says the change will cut costs and enable more targeted work on strategic priorities.

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Rachel Meyers Temporary panels might handle human rights better by bringing fresh experts each time rather than keeping outdated permanent groups.

Saints Owner Calls 1-4 Start Unacceptable — 5dSaints owner Gayle Benson called New Orleans’ 1-4 start unacceptable, said the organization must improve and regain fans’ confidence through its play, and pledged to hold the coaches, front office and players accountable. She did not announce specific changes, but said she is committed to making decisions needed to improve the team.

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Kansas City plans two-year I-670 closure for parkTravel — 6dInterstate 670 in downtown Kansas City is scheduled to close in both directions from early December 2026 through September 2028 as crews build the first phase of Roy Blunt Luminary Park, an elevated green space intended to reconnect downtown and the Crossroads. The work includes roughly half of the highway tunnel and the park’s first block; nearby streets will also face intermittent closures, and the prolonged shutdown will overlap with an I-70 closure east of downtown.

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Bridge Repairs and Terminal Demolition AdvanceTravel — 5dBridge work is underway or beginning in Waterford, Maine and Illinois, bringing lane restrictions and intermittent closures. In Maine, crews are demolishing spans of the collapsed Llewellyn Estes Bridge while officials plan a replacement using conventional steel girders; repairs on Rice Bridge and the Clark Bridge are expected to cause temporary traffic delays.

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Trump Talks Addictions: ‘I Have No Longing to Drink’ — 2dPresident Donald Trump admitted he has “some very severe problems,” but addiction to smoking, drinking or doing drugs is not part of them. Trump talked about addictions during a R… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Ford Sentenced for Gun Tied to Eight DeathsWorld — 5dCharles Ford, a convicted felon, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for possessing the firearm used in a Shreveport shooting that killed eight children; he also received three years of supervised release. Ford admitted keeping the gun in his vehicle and said he believed the shooter took it.

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EMA Recommends Revolution Drug for Pancreatic Cancer — 3dThe European Medicines Agency’s advisory committee recommended Rasonque (daraxonrasib), Revolution Medicines’ oral RAS-targeting drug, for adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer whose disease progressed after prior treatment. In a late-stage trial, it nearly doubled median survival compared with chemotherapy; the European Commission must still approve the treatment before it can be sold in the EU.

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High School Runners Post Top Results Across MeetsSports — 5dUtah’s 2A and 5A cross-country divisional meets determined which teams and individual runners qualified for state, with North Summit and Grand leading the 2A qualifiers and Viewmont boys and Springville girls topping the 5A fields. The remaining articles cover unrelated cross-country meets and are omitted.

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