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Blue Origin targets multiple weekly New Glenn launches — 2dBlue Origin said Oct. 16, 2026 its Florida buildout is designed for multiple New Glenn flights per week by decade's end and eventually 150 rockets a year, while rebuilding after a May pad failure.

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Dana Whitfield Blue Origin's goal of 150 New Glenns a year sounds overly optimistic given their recent pad failure and slower track record.

TSA Limits Gateside Access to 13 Airports — 2dTSA cut Gateside by TSA PreCheck back to its original 13 pilot airports after a brief early-October expansion to roughly 300 sites, with no public explanation.

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Harmon, Weatherly Set for Origins Reunion After Decade — 5dMark Harmon and Michael Weatherly will reunite as Gibbs and DiNozzo on NCIS: Origins for the first time in a decade. In the October 20 episode, Gibbs seeks help from DiNozzo, now NCIS director, after being shot by unknown attackers.

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Asylum Plans 10-Episode Z Nation SequelEntertainment — 4dThe Asylum is developing Z Nation: Resurrection, a 10-episode sequel set years after the original series, with a new generation of survivors facing a fresh zombie threat. Several original cast members are in talks to return in supporting roles, though former Spokane crew members say they have not been contacted.

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EA to Restore Original Mark Hamill Footage for Wing Commander III Remaster — 6dEA is preparing a 30th Anniversary Edition of Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger, using recovered original tapes to restore its live-action sequences. The planned PC release includes original and upscaled footage, community enhancements, controller support and gameplay up to 60 fps, but EA has not announced a release date or price.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

County Roofing hits nearly 40 years as Plainview roofs need repairs — 18hCounty Roofing is marking nearly 40 years serving Plainview and Old Bethpage, where the postwar-era housing stock often needs roof replacements around the same time. The company says leaks most often occur where later additions meet original roofs, especially when those junctions are poorly flashed.

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Jared Kim County Roofing sounds like they know the quirks of these old houses better than most. Our addition junction leaked for years until a proper flashing job fixed it.

Nothing is original, so steal from many sources at once — Oct 8, 2026Makers frozen by originality fear get a short, illustrated stack for collecting influences, making daily, and sharing unfinished work without shame.

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Marcus Bell This approach to gathering ideas from everywhere feels practical for anyone stuck on starting a project.

Survey Finds Half Lose Money on International Orders — 2dA survey found U.S. shoppers are most comfortable buying from Canadian online sellers (83%) and least comfortable with sellers in India (38%); half said they had lost money on an international order. Nearly 8 in 10 also acknowledged judging products’ safety or quality based on country of origin.

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Tom Gallagher Judging quality by origin feels smart to me even if it's not perfect, especially after hearing half of people get ripped off.

Michigan Approves $139M Consumers Gas Rate Hike — 2dMichigan regulators approved a $139.2 million Consumers Energy natural gas rate increase, raising typical bills about 4.3% starting Nov. 1—less than half the utility’s original request. The commission said the increase will fund safety and reliability upgrades, while Attorney General Dana Nessel criticized continued bill increases and Consumers Energy said the investments will help strengthen the gas system.

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Five California Properties Span Diverse MarketsLifestyle — 3dThe articles feature California residential properties, from a largely original mid-century home in Santa Barbara and a private-beach La Jolla estate to historic San Francisco mansions and renovated homes in San Francisco and San Jose.

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Moonshot Executives in Talks Over $700M Shareholder Dispute — 6dMoonshot's Yang and Zhang face a claim for 10.5% of original shares worth over $700M; their counsel said the case "lacked both legal and factual basis."

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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.

Cedar Crossing Casino Plans Nov. 19 Soft OpeningBusiness — 4dCedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids plans to soft-open November 19, ahead of its original New Year’s Eve target, with a formal opening December 5. Nearby road work is nearing completion, while the casino is preparing entertainment, local artwork and about 350 jobs.

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Gibbs Shot Near Heart in NCIS Origins Season 3 Premiere — Oct 6, 2026Mark Harmon's Gibbs is shot near the heart in the NCIS: Origins Season 3 premiere on October 6, 2026, fakes death with a Marine technique, and leaves Alaska with his rifle and dog.

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Napa Christmas Festival Plans Three 2026 ConcertsEntertainment — 5dMusic 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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Canadiens Trade Struble to Predators for 2027 Pick — Oct 9, 2026A day after sitting out Montreal's 5-2 home loss to Nashville, Jayden Struble was traded to the Predators for a 2027 second-round pick originally held by Vegas.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

22-Nation Tree Climbing Championship Marks 50th Year — Oct 9, 2026Nearly 100 arborists from 22 countries marked the 50th International Tree Climbing Championship in St. Louis Tower Grove Park, returning to the city of the 1976 original.

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Northeast Albuquerque Apartment Blast Injures Two, Ruled AccidentalWorld — Oct 10, 2026An explosion at a Northeast Albuquerque apartment complex damaged several units and injured two people, one of whom was hospitalized. Fire investigators later determined the blast originated inside an apartment and was accidental, though the ignition source remains unknown.

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Citroën Unveils Low-Cost Electric 2CV Concept — 6dCitroën has unveiled a retro-styled electric 2CV concept previewing a European-built production car planned for 2028, with a target price of about €15,000. The compact, lightweight EV is intended to revive the original’s affordable, practical spirit, though production specifications such as battery size and range have not been announced.

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Four-State Deli Roundup Features Reubens, Corned BeefLifestyle — 6dSeveral longstanding American eateries are drawing attention for signature comfort foods: Cleveland’s Danny’s Deli and Phoenix’s Scott’s Generations are known for Reuben sandwiches, while Omaha’s Dundee Dell serves a Reuben tied to the city’s origin story for the dish. Other features highlight homemade corned beef hash at a Columbus café and the bookstore-café experience at Poor Richard’s in Colorado Springs.

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Alito calls Trump rhetoric offensive while noting surge in emergency appeals — Oct 6, 2026Alito told the AP he is "not pleased" with Trump's court rhetoric and called related claims "offensive," after Trump labeled his appointees "a shell of their original selves."

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Francis Halzen Wins Nobel for High-Energy Neutrino Discovery — Oct 6, 2026Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for the IceCube South Pole observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.

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Elena Vasquez Halzen's IceCube project finally confirmed high-energy neutrinos from space, and that breakthrough earns the prize.

Minnesota Communities Plan Indigenous Peoples Day EventsLifestyle — Oct 8, 2026Indigenous Peoples Day events celebrate Native cultures and enduring contributions, with gatherings including a University of Texas at Arlington courtyard celebration and festivals, powwows and other activities across Minnesota. Indigenous peoples’ legacy also includes traditions and knowledge that shaped global food systems, with more than half of crops grown worldwide originating in the Americas.

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Possible Human Skull Fragment Found in Oro ValleyWorld — Oct 8, 2026Authorities in Oro Valley, Arizona, are investigating a skull fragment believed to be human that was found in a wash near Vistoso and Innovation parks; no other remains were located, and the fragment was sent to the county medical examiner. Its origin and age are unknown, and officials have not established any connection to missing Arizona resident Nancy Guthrie.

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Steve Martin, Bluegrass Stars Recast ‘Old Town Road’ — Oct 8, 2026Steve Martin and Alison Brown have reworked Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” as a banjo-led bluegrass song, with new humorous lyrics by Martin. Bluegrass veterans Del McCoury and Dan Tyminski join the collaboration, which swaps the original’s country-trap production for acoustic strings.

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