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Pakistani security forces have killed 74 militants in raids on hideouts in regions bordering Afghanistan over the past 10 days, according to the military. The operations took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province where troops killed 43 militants and seized weapons…
The Stute · Cincinnati, OH
Having a shopaholic mom meant that every Christmas, the gifts under the tree came straight out of the holiday shopping catalog. These early 2000s toys were what made my Christmases and birthdays so special, as I eagerly waited to get an American Girl doll that I saw in the Christmas catalog or the 24-pack of Shopkins. As someone who has collected almost every collectible, from Pokémon cards to an enormous Shopkins collection, I feel fairly skilled to write this article. On a Christmas spent in Cincinnati, OH, my cousin introduced me to the world of Shopkins, and I was hooked. I’m pretty sure my parents spent an absurd amount of money on my entire Shopkins collection, because on every trip to Target I would beg them until they took me to the collectible toy aisle and bought me the small Shopkins basket that came with two blind-bag Shopkins. Then, for birthdays, all my friends and family, knowing about my Shopkins addiction, would give me more.
The Danville News · Local
Nauru’s president, David Adeang, has announced that all opposition lawmakers in parliament have joined his government. This move leaves the 19-member parliament without any political opposition, an unusual situation even among tiny island nations. Adeang described the shift as a…
The Stute · Local
It’s 10 seconds to midnight — massive crowds are packed in Times Square, counting down the seconds until the shift from 1999 to the new year. Audiences clustered around their TVs as the Y2K glitch feared to crash power grids, water systems, banking networks, and air traffic control was running high. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Of course, when the clock struck midnight, it would not be the end of the world — it would give rise to a vibrant and transitional cultural decade. Y2K fashion captured a cultural zeitgeist of technological optimism with a futuristic aesthetic defined by the dawning of shiny metallic fabrics and futuristic sunglasses. At the same time, Blockbuster was running strong as the golden age of DVD swept the nation — a world caught, both emphasizing the aesthetics of the future while bound by physical media rituals of the past. Yet, the world of tech was preparing a wave of years that would begin changing this world forever.
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The Stute · Local
There’s something about growing up in the 2000s that is hard to explain to people who did not experience it. As an ‘08 baby, I was still pretty young during the late 2000s, but having older siblings gave me a glimpse of what growing up during that time was really like. In a way, they introduced me to the shows, games, toys, music, and activities that shaped their childhood, letting me experience many of those things myself. Looking back, it is hard not to feel nostalgic about a time when life seemed so much simpler, and the smallest things could make an entire day exciting. One of the biggest parts of growing up was entertainment. Disney Channel and Nickelodeon had some of the most memorable shows, including Wizards of Waverly Place, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, iCarly, and many more. There were also classics like SpongeBob SquarePants and movies like Sharkboy and Lavagirl. You would watch the same movies over and over again and somehow never get tired of them.
The Student Life · Berkeley, CA
This semester, I noticed that blue-haired students kept spawning. Intrigued, I approached nine of these students to find out how this trend came out of the blue. Though there were shared sentiments among students — being blue helped them stand out, pushed back against stereotypes or brought them closer to themselves and others — everyone had a different story to share. My first exposure to a blue-haired person at the Claremont Colleges was my first-year fall, when Phoebe Fogel SC ’28 and I took “Introductory Ancient Greek.” Fogel, a Classics and English major from Massachusetts, dyed her hair blue the summer before her senior year of high school. Her explanation: “I just think it looked cool.” I soon found out that many of my blue-haired subjects are new to the 5Cs, including Miriam Allen SC ’30 and Walker Lewis PO ’30. Allen and Lewis, who both hail from Berkeley, California, felt that changing their hair solidified their sense of selves in moments of instability.
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The monumental “blue wave” of the 2026 midterm elections was marked by unprecedented voter turnout and large-scale political participation nationwide. Beyond shifts in party control, the election was a turning point in American democratic engagement, reshaping representation in Congress and statehouses through a record number of historic achievements. A highlight of this midterm was the record of barrier-breaking victories achieved by candidates across numerous states: Deb Haaland, a Democrat from New Mexico, became the nation’s first elected Native American woman governor. Peggy Flanagan became the nation’s first Native American female senator when she was elected by Minnesota voters. Keisha Lance Bottoms, the first elected Black female governor of Georgia. She is the first Black woman ever elected governor of any U.S. state, breaking a record that stood throughout nearly 250 years of the nation’s history.
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On October 28, 2026, the Sherrill Administration recognized six businesses and organizations in the annual Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Recycling Awards program. This commends the businesses’ efforts in a wide range of actions related to recycling and sustainability, including composting programs, reduction of food waste, and solar panel recycling — all relevant, thorny problems. It shows that creativity and innovation can and must be applied in pursuing sustainability. Mikie Sherrill is the second woman to serve as governor of New Jersey, having taken office in January 2026. Sherrill spent years on active duty in the Navy before attending law school and then working in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey as an Outreach and Reentry Coordinator, and now runs a democratic administration as governor.
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Yeztugo, a brand-name form of Lenacapavir, is a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a form of medication used to reduce the risk of contracting HIV. In June 2025, it received FDA approval and is approximately 99.9% effective. It works by binding to capsid protein subunit interfaces and blocks vital components of the virus’ life cycle, including nuclear import of proviral DNA. Unlike Truvada, a popular form of PrEP, it only requires one injection every six months, compared to a daily pill, allowing for greater peace of mind and a reduced chance of missing a dose. This extended time would especially be useful for people who would have difficulty accessing healthcare consistently or those with inconsistent work schedules. In the red-light district in Mbarara, a city in western Uganda, sex-based tourism is common, with the rate of teenage prostitutes increasing.
Skardu Times · Local
Chairman Robert Friedland says the Canadian company is setting up a local office in Pakistan and will sign a second agreement on Friday, with no financial terms disclosed.
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The Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments on November 3, 2026, in a case on whether Catholic preschools in Colorado could join the state’s publicly funded preschool program without admitting children from LGBTQ families. The Archdiocese of Denver makes the case that excluding the schools is a violation of First Amendment rights, but the state of Colorado says that nondiscrimination rules apply equally to every school in the program. In the case of St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, two parishes and two parents are challenging Colorado’s universal preschool program, which was enacted back in 2020. The program began in 2023 and offers families 15 free hours of preschool a week. The participating schools must provide equal enrollment opportunities regardless of gender, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics. Colorado has almost 2,000 providers, but the archdiocese’s 34 schools are not among them.
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Australia captain Pat Cummins has described as “utter nonsense” the allegation from ex-teammate Usman Khawaja that the whole team knew in advance about using sandpaper to tamper with the ball in a 2018 cheating scandal that rocked cricket. Cummins addressed…
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Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “machismo” and violence against women that is prevalent in Peru. He is demanding that women be protected and respected. He also met with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse, including from an abusive sect-like…
Farmington Daily Times · Local
NEW YORK (AP) — Decades of success haven’t dulled Steven Spielberg’s appetite for filmmaking. The excitement that first drew him to the camera is still very much alive. Before being honored at the Museum of Modern Art’s film benefit, Spielberg looked back on his journey from an ambitious young filmmaker to one of Hollywood’s most admired directors. “I still have the enthusiasm that I had when I was 12 years old making 8 mm movies, little Westerns at home. That has never gotten old. I’ve gotten older, but that hasn’t gotten old,” Spielberg told The Associated Press at Thursday’s gala. Though Spielberg has received virtually every major honor in filmmaking, from Academy Awards to industry tributes, recognition from MoMA holds particular significance. “The Museum of Modern Art was one of the first museums ever to recognize film back in the mid-’30s as an art form.
China Digital Times · Local
CDT 档案卡 标题：剥洋葱people｜低保资格如何认定和取消？一次赴港看演唱会引发的关注背后 作者：李聪 发表日期：2026.11.11 来源：微信公众号-剥洋葱people 主题归类：低保 CDS收藏：公民馆 版权说明：该作品版权归原作者所有。中国数字时代仅对原作进行存档，以对抗中国的网络审查。详细版权说明。 一则“江西一名女孩赴香港观看演唱会，因出境消费被取消全家低保待遇”的消息在网络平台流传，随即引发广泛关注与持续讨论。日前，当地已经作出取消女孩家庭低保资格的决定，但围绕这起事件的讨论并没有因此结束。 一张演唱会门票，牵出一个低保家庭的资格变动。 近来，一则“江西一名女孩赴香港观看演唱会，因出境消费被取消全家低保待遇”的消息在网络平台流传，随即引发广泛关注与持续讨论。 9月7日，江西赣州经开区社会事务管理局发布情况通报，确认网传女孩系当地居民。通报称：女孩自行前往香港观看演唱会，触发低保对象动态监测预警，社区干部随后向其进行政策宣传和提醒。 两个月后，这起个案有了明确的处理进展。11月3日，赣州经开区社会事务管理局工作人员回应媒体称，已经取消涉事黄某某家庭低保资格。赣州市经开区宣传部工作人员表示，会依法依规进行处置，具体措施不便透露。 低保以家庭为单位认定，一名家庭成员的消费行为，如何影响整个家庭的救助资格？从动态监测预警到最终取消资格，相关部门经过怎样的调查和认定？在今天的生活水平和家庭结构不断变化的情况下，社会救助如何在坚守财政资金底线、严防“保不应保”的同时，兼顾困难群体的合理生活需求？ 这场舆论风波，看似是一场低保对象消费边界的讨论，实则是公众对低保政策的一次集中审视。 江西赣州经开区社会事务管理局发布的情况通报。 低保资格的认定与退出不限于某一次消费行为 在我国，低保究竟保障谁？又依据什么判断一个家庭是否困难？ 江西财经大学公共管理学院社会保障系副教授、中国社会保障学会社会救助分会理事赖志杰表示，低保救助最重要的“准入门槛”是家庭收入和家庭财产。按照现行制度，最低生活保障以家庭为单位进行审核确认。 这意味着，民政部门并非只核查提出申请的某一个人，而是要考察共同生活家庭的整体经济状况。家庭成员的人均收入、家庭财产以及相关刚性支出，都是判断其是否符合低保条件的重要依据。…
Martinsville Bulletin · Brooklyn, NY
NEW YORK — Eight people were killed when an apartment building in Brooklyn collapsed into a neighboring construction site on Wednesday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.
Martinsville Bulletin · Local
Democratic challenger Scott Colom defeated incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi election for the U.S. Senate, media projected Wednesday, making him the southern state's first Black senator since the Reconstruction era that followed the Civil War.
NYT > Arts · Culture
“This is the best news to come out of Mississippi since — this is the best news to come out of Mississippi!” Meyers said.
Irates · Local
Կառավարության նիստում հավանություն է տրվել ԱԺ կանոնակարգում փոփոխություններ նախատեսող օրինագծին։ Օրենքի նախագծով առաջարկվում է գործուղման մեկնած պատգամավորներին հնարավորություն տալ մասնակցելու քվեարկություններին...
The Student Life · Lewiston, ME
After two home games, and despite two second half leads, Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) women’s basketball started their 2026-27 campaign 0-2. The Sagehens fell to Pacific University and Wheaton College last Friday and Saturday respectively, a disappointing start to a season with high expectations. The team is coming off a strong 2025-26 season which saw a 16-9 overall finish, an 11-5 record in SCIAC conference games and a spot in the SCIAC semifinals. They lost in that round in February to the No. 2 seed Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) in a 59-54 battle. Close losses early on, however, haven’t swayed the program’s expectations for the season ahead. Alaina Woo, now in her seventh season as the team’s head coach, described this group as hungry for success. “This team wants to be great,” Woo said in email correspondence with TSL.
Skardu Times · Local
ISPR says 31 were killed in Quetta's Kram area, where Express News reports operations began on 3 November, and 43 in Mir Ali and Orakzai in 48 hours.
WSJ.com: Markets · Business
The tentative rebound in Asia’s bruised technology stocks faded Friday afternoon as bearish sentiment overpowered the initial lift.
The Michigan Daily · Eugene, OR
Both the Michigan football team and No. 16 Oregon have had somewhat-parallel seasons, having not met the high expectations they came into the season with. But while the Ducks have taken a step forward as of late, the Wolverines are coming off their worst loss of the season. This week, Michigan is headed to Eugene for the first time in over twenty years, for its second matchup with Oregon since the Big Ten expansion. There’s no shortage of gravitas surrounding the matchup, especially given recent events on the Wolverines’ side. After a loss to Big Ten cellar-dweller and in-state rival Michigan State last week, Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck and tapped Jim Harding as the Wolverines’ interim offensive coordinator. Whittingham put himself back in the headlines Monday with comments about the cost of the Ducks’ roster, which Oregon coach Dan Lanning quipped back at.
