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‘Funflation’ Being Buzzkill For Those Looking To Have Good Time — 2dAmericans are spending more on hobbies and recreational activities without making nearly as many additional purchases as rising living costs make leisure time harder to afford.

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U.S. Communities Advance New Recreation ProjectsLifestyle — 5dCities are advancing new skate parks in Alpharetta, Galt and Clarksville, with projects shaped by community requests and intended to expand local recreation. Separately, Shelley has begun construction on the first fields of a regional sports complex, while Rockville is preparing its seasonal ice-skating rink.

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Arkansas Awards $16.1 Million for 47 ProjectsPolitics — 2dARDOT awarded about $14.7 million for 38 Transportation Alternatives projects and $1.4 million for nine Recreational Trails projects statewide, supporting pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure as well as trail construction and improvements. Local awards include $922,000 for a Jonesboro trail connector, $85,000 for Hoxie trail resurfacing, and $80,000 for Siloam Springs mountain-bike trail rehabilitation.

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Julia Stiles Reunites With Co-Star for DWTS Tribute — 4dJulia Stiles and dance partner Ezra Sosa paid tribute to her 2001 film Save the Last Dance with a jazz routine on Dancing with the Stars, while co-star Sean Patrick Thomas watched from the audience and recreated a scene from the movie. The performance earned praise from judges and marked a nostalgic reunion for the actors.

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Maya Lindstrom That Save the Last Dance tribute was a nice throwback, and having Sean recreate the scene added the right touch.

IJRPope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer DiagnosisSpencer Lombardo · 3 min · 12h

World’s Largest Sailboat Show Plans Annapolis ReturnLifestyle — 4dThe Annapolis Sailboat Show returns to City Dock for four days, featuring more than 150 sailboats, 500-plus vendors and sailing courses. RS Sailing’s U.S. distributor, Zim Sailing, will showcase the RS Zest and RS Toura for clubs, camps and recreational sailors.

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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.

Communities Offer Youth Programs, Family EventsLifestyle — 4dCommunity organizations are creating welcoming spaces and activities for young people, from Nebraska’s skatepark-linked education nonprofit and an Ohio teen center to seasonal family events in Massachusetts, Leeds and Washington, D.C. The offerings range from mentorship and social connection to Halloween activities, museum trails, performances and outdoor recreation.

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Broins Donate 20 Acres to Expand Great BearEnvironment — Oct 6, 2026Jeff and Tammie Broin are donating about 20.5 acres adjoining Sioux Falls’ Great Bear Recreation Park, expanding the park’s footprint and preserving land for conservation and future recreation. The city has no immediate development plans, and the donation still requires approval by the parks board and City Council.

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Crowds Recreate Depeche Mode Photo on Prague Bridge — Oct 2, 2026Tourists are lining up at Prague’s Charles Bridge to recreate a 1988 photograph of Depeche Mode members Dave Gahan and Martin Gore beside the Pietà sculpture. The long-running fan pilgrimage has surged after crowd photos from the band’s 2024 Prague concerts spread on social media.

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Druski Parodies Former Child Stars in Skit — Oct 9, 2026Druski’s viral “That’s So Zion” sketch satirizes the unpredictable public personas of former child stars, with fictional scenes that viewers interpret as nods to Raven-Symoné, Orlando Brown and JoJo Siwa. DJ Vlad said Druski used AI to recreate his voice for the mock interview rather than contacting him.

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Daily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: The Iran War Is Going To Go Ballistic After MidtermsU.S. military strikes on Iran could rapidly intensify soon, a senior military official exclusively told the Daily Caller News Foundation.24m

Family Attractions Span U.S., Singapore LocationsLifestyle — Oct 9, 2026Family-friendly attractions highlighted include carefully landscaped mini-golf courses in Indiana and Minnesota, a Singapore indoor playground packed with rides and play areas, and a new inclusive playground in Clive, Iowa, designed for children of all abilities. Together, the venues offer varied options for recreation, from outdoor putting to accessible and imaginative play.

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Retro expos planned in Arkansas, OregonTech — Oct 9, 2026Retro-themed festivals are drawing fans with vintage games, collectibles and nostalgia: Conway’s Retro Fest Arkansas features about 200 vendors and a recreated Blockbuster-style video store, while Portland’s Retro Gaming Expo offers arcade games, competitions, panels and industry guests. The Portland event has grown into a major convention, with more than 250,000 square feet of exhibits and activities.

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

Midwest Getaways Spotlight Small-Town Food, History, OutdoorsLifestyle — Oct 9, 2026Travelers exploring the Midwest can pair city visits with small-town escapes, from Chaska’s downtown and outdoor recreation near Minneapolis to Iowa destinations offering fall color in Ottumwa, food-focused road trips, and shopping and outdoor fun in fast-growing Waukee. Wisconsin’s Delavan adds lakeside activities, antique shops, and a distinctive circus heritage.

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VA Awards $16 Million for Veterans’ Adaptive SportsSports — Oct 6, 2026The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $16 million in grants to 91 organizations nationwide to expand adaptive sports programs for veterans and service members with disabilities, supporting recreation that promotes health, independence and connection. Separate reports highlight grants for organizations in Virginia, Montana and Wyoming.

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Parks Across Five States Offer Trails, RecreationLifestyle — Sep 28, 2026The articles spotlight outdoor recreation across the country, from Maryland’s amenity-filled Walker Mill Regional Park and scenic parks near Branson to hiking trails at Indiana’s Fort Harrison State Park and Ohio’s Christmas Rocks preserve. In Illinois, Rock Springs Conservation Area will host its annual nighttime Treat Trail with candy stops and activities.

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IJR2026 Is The Gasoline Price Election, Not The Data Center ElectionDavid Blackmon · 5 min · 13h

Communities Schedule Meetings on Land, WaterEnvironment — Oct 6, 2026Public agencies and community groups are meeting to weigh the stewardship of shared natural resources, from plans for Eagle River park and fairground land to Wyoming federal-land recreation fees and local water, sewer and conservation issues. A Cumberland County forum will bring regional experts together to discuss pressures on water resources.

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Little Rock VA Hospital Reborn as 200 ApartmentsLifestyle — Oct 4, 2026Little Rock’s Parks and Recreation Commission invites residents to its open meetings and advises the city on park plans, budgets and policies. Elsewhere in the city, a former VA hospital has been rehabilitated into more than 200 apartments, while the historic A.D. Beach House is being offered for sale.

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Councils plan discussions on pay, arts, trafficPolitics — Oct 6, 2026Palm Coast’s council workshop will consider employee compensation, cultural grants and a proposed 35-year lease for a YMCA recreation center, while Lake Forest provides residents with in-person and written options for public comment at council meetings. In Charleston, the mayor proposed requiring developers to assess traffic impacts across surrounding road networks, responding to Johns Island residents’ concerns about growth and congestion.

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Four Communities Upgrade Local Sports FacilitiesSports — Oct 6, 2026Community recreation facilities are receiving upgrades: Polson’s Mission Valley Aquatics Center has completed its first major renovation in over 13 years, while West Babylon Junior High has revamped its athletic courts. In Eschol Park, a $2.8 million project will add accessible amenities, changerooms and spectator facilities by early 2027, and McAllen is converting a park kickball field into soccer space in a project expected to cost at least $350,000.

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Louisville Opens First Outdoor Roller Rink at Lannan ParkSports — Oct 6, 2026Kelowna is revising plans for a delayed five-court indoor tennis facility after ending its partnership with Tennis Clubs of Canada, while a Tipperary club has applied to add two courts to meet demand. Ephrata has opened six pickleball courts as the first phase of a larger recreation hub, and Louisville has converted underused tennis courts at Lannan Park into its first designated outdoor roller-skating rink.

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BooksAsk what happened to someone, not what is wrong with themPerry and Winfrey argue an ACE survey of 17,000+ adults linked childhood adversity counts to later disease and early death—parents, teachers, and clinicians need this reframing.43m · 3 reads

Chattanooga Sewage Spill Sends 500,000–700,000 Gallons Into CreekEnvironment — Oct 5, 2026A sewage overflow from aging infrastructure is sending an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 gallons of wastewater into South Chickamauga Creek, prompting closures downstream and restrictions on recreation while crews work to contain the spill. Officials plan to test water quality before reopening the area; environmental experts warn sewage can deplete oxygen and threaten aquatic life, including the endangered Chickamauga crayfish.

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Obituaries Honor Five Women’s Community ContributionsLifestyle — Oct 3, 2026Recent obituaries remember Janet Ann Holt Allen, Avia Jane Oxendine Moore, Lila Candice Williams, Barbara Anne Humbach Brownlee and Janet Beckett Thomas, honoring lives devoted to family and community. Their work included careers in business and higher education, hairdressing, public social services and nursing, alongside passions such as basket weaving and outdoor recreation.

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Lionel Messi flashes World Cup stare then curls free-kick goal for Inter Miami — Sep 30, 2026MC posted Lionel Messi recreating his iconic raised-eyebrow stare from the England World Cup match before scoring a tight-angle free kick that equalized for Inter Miami.

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Retirees Find Affordable Living Across Five U.S. CommunitiesLifestyle — Oct 6, 2026Articles highlight five affordable retirement options: a resident-owned mobile-home community in Palm Harbor, Florida; lakeside Rogers City, Michigan; waterfront Lakeside Coves in Tennessee; small-town Clarkdale, Arizona; and riverfront Tionesta, Pennsylvania, where homes may cost under $150,000. Their common appeal is lower-cost, slower-paced living near water and outdoor recreation, though each offers a distinct setting and community model.

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Lou Ferrigno recreates Hulk pose for Pope Leo XIV at Vatican — Sep 30, 2026Lou Ferrigno, the actor and former bodybuilder known for playing the Incredible Hulk, fulfilled a lifelong dream by meeting Pope Leo XIV after the pope’s general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Ferrigno said his Italian Catholic upbringing made the encounter especially meaningful.

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Priya Raman Meeting Pope Leo XIV after all these years must have meant a lot to Ferrigno, and recreating that famous stance adds a personal touch.

IJRArmy Bets $464,800,000 On Drone-Killing Lasers That Cost Under $10 A ShotSimon August · 5 min · 13h