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MLB

Blue Jays Get to Ohtani, Tie Series

After a crushing marathon loss in Game 3, the resilient Blue Jays rallied behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s two-run homer and a dominant bullpen to beat Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers 6–2, evening the World Series at two games apiece.

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The Weather Channel

Melissa To Hit Cuba Today

After devastating Jamaica with a historic Category 5 landfall, Hurricane Melissa is now barreling toward Cuba, the Bahamas, and Bermuda, bringing the threat of catastrophic winds, flooding, and storm surge through the middle of the week.

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Mediaite

Trump Concedes Third Term Ban

Aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump conceded he is constitutionally barred from serving a third term, calling it “too bad” but adding that “we have a lot of great people” poised to lead in 2028.

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Associated Press

Gaza Ceasefire Tested Again

Israel’s military said the Gaza ceasefire was reinstated Wednesday after overnight airstrikes killed at least 81 people, including many children, in the deadliest escalation since the truce began earlier this month.

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The Wall Street Journal

White-Collar Jobs Vanishing

Major employers including Amazon, UPS, and Target are slashing tens of thousands of white-collar jobs as artificial intelligence begins reshaping corporate workforces and tightening the job market for office professionals.

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NPR

SNAP Runs Out of Money Nov. 1

With funding for SNAP benefits set to run out on November 1 amid the ongoing government shutdown, states are scrambling to find ways to feed nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.

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ABC News

Microsoft Hits $4 Trillion Mark

Microsoft’s market value surged past $4 trillion on Tuesday, joining Nvidia in the elite group of AI-driven giants as investors reacted to news of Microsoft’s expanded stake in a newly reorganized OpenAI.

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Politico

Prop 50 Fight: GOP Faces Setback

CA Republicans have largely abandoned their campaign against Proposition 50, as funding dries up and Democrats dominate the airwaves ahead of next week’s vote on the proposed congressional map redraw.

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Gates Notes

Gates: Three Tough Climate Truths

Bill Gates argues that while climate change continues to be a serious threat, the world must prioritize human welfare by investing in innovation, health, and poverty reduction rather than diverting limited resources solely toward cutting emissions.

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The Atlantic

How Delivery Changed Dining

Tech-enabled food delivery has transformed American dining, turning restaurants into profit-driven takeout factories, eroding the in-person experience and forcing restaurateurs to reshape menus, spaces, and operations around convenience rather than hospitality.

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The Hill

GOP Faces ObamaCare Challenge

The looming expiration of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies amid a government shutdown is putting Republicans on the defensive, as the party struggles to present a clear plan while Democrats leverage rising premiums to pressure them ahead of the midterms.

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The Wrap

Bigelow's Film Tops Netflix Views

Kathryn Bigelow’s thriller “A House of Dynamite” racked up an impressive 22.1 million views on Netflix in its first three days, claiming the top spot on the platform’s weekly movie list while drawing criticism from the Pentagon for its depiction of a nuclear crisis.

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BBC

Brigitte Macron's Health Hit

Brigitte Macron’s daughter told a Paris court that sexist cyber-bullying targeting her mother’s gender and sexuality has harmed her health and daily life, as prosecutors seek suspended prison terms and fines for 10 accused online harassers.

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CBS News

Obesity Rate Declining in U.S.

Rising use of weight loss drugs, including GLP-1 injectables like Ozempic and Wegovy, has coincided with a decline in the U.S. adult obesity rate to 37% in 2025, down from a record 39.9% in 2022, according to new Gallup survey data.

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The New Yorker

Why Jean-Pierre Left Dems

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reveals in her new book that she’s leaving the Democratic Party to become an Independent, accusing party leaders of betraying by pressuring him to step aside in 2024 and failing to defend his record.

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The New York Times

HHS Adviser Hatfill Fired

Dr. Steven Hatfill, a Covid vaccine critic and senior adviser at H.H.S., was abruptly fired after refusing to resign, with officials citing misrepresentation of his role and failure to coordinate policy, while Hatfill claimed his ouster was part of a larger internal conflict.

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NBC News

Trump Orders Probe Into Autopen

House Oversight Republicans are urging the DOJ to investigate Biden’s use of an autopen for executive actions, including pardons, alleging some were “illegitimate” due to his mental decline, while Democrats dismiss the claims as baseless.

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USA Today

Urban: Marriage Equality Isn't at Risk

David Urban argues that, despite renewed warnings from some liberals, marriage equality is secure, with broad bipartisan support and little appetite among voters or Republican leaders to overturn Obergefell or the Respect for Marriage Act.

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The Guardian

Do Hangovers Get Worse With Age?

As we age, declining liver and kidney function, lower water content, and slower toxin clearance make hangovers more severe, with no miracle cure beyond time, hydration, and pain relief.

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The Washington Post

White House Fires Arts Panel

The White House fired all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, clearing the way for Trump’s planned White House ballroom and triumphal arch while preparing to install allies aligned with his agenda.

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