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MLB

Dodgers Win 18-Inning Thriller

Freddie Freeman smashed a walk-off homer in the 18th inning to lift the Dodgers over the Blue Jays 6–5, ending one of the longest World Series games in history and giving Los Angeles a 2–1 series lead.

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The Weather Channel

Melissa Turns Toward Jamaica

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is unleashing catastrophic winds, flooding, and storm surge as it nears Jamaica, with life-threatening rain and landslides also threatening Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas in the coming days.

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The Wall Street Journal

Amazon To Lay Off 30,000 Workers

Amazon plans to lay off up to 30,000 corporate employees—roughly 10% of its white-collar workforce—in a sweeping cost-cutting move aimed at streamlining operations and conserving cash amid broader tech industry cutbacks.

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New York Post

Cuomo Gains on Mamdani in NYC

A new Suffolk University poll shows former Governor Andrew Cuomo narrowing Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s lead in the New York City mayoral race to 10 points, cutting the gap in half just over a week before Election Day.

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Axios

Swing Voters Warm to Fetterman

Focus groups of PA swing voters show growing approval for Sen. John Fetterman’s moderate tone, his willingness to break from Democratic orthodoxy making him seem independent and pragmatic ahead of a possible 2028 run.

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NBC News

Messi Eyes 2026 World Cup Return

Lionel Messi says he hopes to play for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup but will make the final decision next year based on how his body feels, calling the opportunity to defend the title at age 39 “something truly extraordinary.”

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The Wrap

John Dickerson Exits CBS News

John Dickerson announced he will leave CBS News in December after 16 years, marking the first major departure under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss as she begins reshaping the network’s programming and overhauling its flagship shows.

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IndyStar

Braun Ready To Redraw Indy Lines

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has called a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional maps at the request of the Trump administration, though Senate Republicans say they still lack the votes to pass new district lines.

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The Washington Post

Citizenship Test Gets Tougher

Washington Post readers quizzed themselves on the new, more challenging civics test from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, with many raising concerns about historical context and the relevance of certain answers.

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CNN

Trump Had MRI at Walter Reed

President Donald Trump revealed that he received an MRI during a recent Walter Reed visit, calling the results “perfect” while declining to explain why he underwent a second medical exam this year, raising questions about his health.

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USA Today

Can "The Feels" Fix Dating?

In Los Angeles, singles are paying up to $200 to attend The Feels, a dark-room event where guided eye contact, gentle touch, and deep conversation aim to help participants connect authentically and navigate modern dating challenges.

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The Hill

Americans Divided on Bad Bunny

A new Quinnipiac poll shows Americans are sharply divided over Bad Bunny performing at next year’s Super Bowl halftime show, with 48% approving, 29% disapproving, and opinions falling strongly along partisan lines.

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ABC News

SNAP Benefits to Halt Nov. 1

About 42 million Americans face the loss of SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 amid a government shutdown, leaving many families struggling to afford groceries and forcing parents to worry about keeping their children fed.

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Politico

6 Ways Shutdown Will Get Worse

As the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, key programs are set to run out of funding Nov. 1, while millions of federal employees face missed paychecks and widespread service disruptions.

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NPR

Finland's Baby Box Program

Finland’s birth rate has fallen to historic lows despite generous government support for parents, highlighting a global trend of delayed or fewer children driven by financial uncertainty and changing priorities among younger generations.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Diddy Combs' Release Date Set

Sean “Diddy” Combs is slated for release on May 8, 2028, after receiving a 50-month prison sentence for Mann Act violations, with his legal team filing an appeal and hopes for a presidential pardon officially dismissed by the White House.

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Fox News

Swalwell Wants Ballroom Demolished

Rep. Eric Swalwell faced ridicule after demanding that any 2028 Democratic presidential candidate pledge to demolish President Trump’s privately funded White House ballroom or rename it after Barack Obama, sparking backlash from conservatives and sparking debate over priorities.

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Semafor

News Habits Split U.S., Study Finds

A new study from Global Strategy Group finds U.S. voters are divided between active news consumers, who seek out information and lean older and more partisan, and passive consumers, often younger and politically disengaged, shaping how Americans engage with media and politics.

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Fast Company

RTO Mandates May Backfire

Return-to-office mandates may backfire as tech companies risk losing top talent once the job market tightens, showing that forcing employees back to the office offers short-term compliance but long-term setbacks for morale, productivity, and retention.

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Associated Press

Get Outside for Your Health

Health care providers are increasingly issuing formal “nature prescriptions” that encourage patients to spend time outdoors, citing research showing fresh air and green spaces can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and boost overall well-being.

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