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Former Republican Congresswoman Patricia Saiki of Hawaii Dies at 96

Former Republican Congresswoman Patricia Saiki of Hawaii Dies at 96

Patricia 'Pat' Saiki, the first Republican woman to represent Hawaii in the U.S. House of Representatives, has passed away at the age of 96. Saiki died of natural causes at her Honolulu home on September 30. Her political career spanned decades, beginning with her election to the Hawaii House of Representatives in 1968, followed by service in the state Senate. In 1986, she made history by becoming the first Republican elected to the U.S. House from Hawaii since its statehood in 1959, and only the second woman to represent the state in Congress. During her two terms in Washington, she played a key role in securing Republican support for legislation that provided an official apology and financial compensation for Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II. She also advocated for environmental protections in Hawaii, successfully urging President George H.W. Bush in 1990 to halt the U.S. Navy’s use of Kahoʻolawe as a military bombing range. After an unsuccessful bid for a U.S. Senate seat, she was app...
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Montana Landowner Kills Grizzly Bear in Close Encounter, FWP Emphasizes Bear Safety

Montana Landowner Kills Grizzly Bear in Close Encounter, FWP Emphasizes Bear Safety

On the morning of October 1, a landowner in the Trego area of Montana shot and killed a male grizzly bear after a close encounter on his property. The landowner, who was uninjured, had gone outside to investigate noises when he encountered the bear at close range. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) responded to the scene to investigate the incident. FWP Director Christy Clark expressed relief that the landowner was unharmed and highlighted that fall is a period of increased bear activity as they enter hyperphagia, a phase of intense feeding to build fat reserves before winter denning. This heightened activity can lead to more conflicts with humans.
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Green Bay First Responders Stage Mock Crash to Highlight Dangers of Impaired Driving

Green Bay First Responders Stage Mock Crash to Highlight Dangers of Impaired Driving

Green Bay Police, Green Bay Metro Fire, and Casa ALBA Melanie collaborated to stage a mock crash demonstration on Stuart Street in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The event aimed to visually educate the public about the severe consequences of impaired driving. During the demonstration, community members observed first responders utilizing rescue tools to cut open a vehicle, simulating the extraction of victims from a crash scene. Police officers also conducted a sobriety investigation as part of the realistic portrayal. According to Green Bay Metro Fire Captain Nick Craig, vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of traumatic injuries that first responders address, and these incidents place emergency personnel in harm's way due to ongoing traffic. Sergeant Sean Hamill of the Green Bay Police Department expressed hope that the event would allow attendees to witness firsthand the realities of crash responses and the life-altering dangers associated with impaired driving. This year alone, Green Bay police have resp...
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Check out all the scores from Week 6 in high school football

Check out all the scores from Week 6 in high school football

Week 6 in high school football brought the start of league competition. See all the final scores.
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UNC Health Hospital Police Department Seeks Officer II for Campus Safety and Law Enforcement

UNC Health Hospital Police Department Seeks Officer II for Campus Safety and Law Enforcement

UNC Health is actively recruiting for a Police Officer II within its Hospital Police Department. This role is critical for ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, and property across the hospital campus. The position involves a variety of law enforcement duties, including patrolling assigned areas to deter criminal activity, responding to emergencies, and enforcing hospital policies and regulations. Key responsibilities include apprehending and arresting criminals, submitting detailed paperwork for arrests and citations, conducting investigations of criminal incidents, and performing follow-up investigations. Officers are also expected to mediate and resolve conflicts, use de-escalation techniques in volatile situations, and assist with mental health patient custody issues. The role emphasizes community policing, aiming to build positive relationships with the hospital community while maintaining a secure environment. Candidates must have successfully completed Basic Law Enforcement ...
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Annabelle Doll, Subject of Paranormal Investigations, Now Part of Traveling Exhibit in Salem, Massachusetts

Annabelle Doll, Subject of Paranormal Investigations, Now Part of Traveling Exhibit in Salem, Massachusetts

The original Raggedy Ann doll, known as Annabelle, which was central to paranormal investigations by Ed and Lorraine Warren, is currently on display at the temporary Haunted Warren Museum exhibit in Salem, Massachusetts. The doll gained notoriety after a story emerged around 1970, involving a nursing student named Donna who received the doll. Donna and her roommate, Angie, reported finding the doll in different positions and discovering notes with messages like “Help Us” and “Help Lou.” A medium consulted by the women claimed the doll was inhabited by the spirit of a 7-year-old girl named Annabelle Higgins. Later, a friend named Lou reported a nightmare involving the doll and woke with unexplained scratches. The Warrens were brought in, concluding that a demonic entity was impersonating a child's spirit. They subsequently removed the doll and housed it in their Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut, for decades. The museum closed to the public around 2019, leading to the doll becoming part of a traveling co...
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Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro to Announce Major Broadband Investment Across 50 Counties

Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro to Announce Major Broadband Investment Across 50 Counties

Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside Brandon Carson, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, and local leaders, is set to announce significant investments aimed at expanding access to reliable, high-speed internet across 50 counties in Pennsylvania. Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has already connected hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians to high-speed internet, reducing the number of locations lacking connectivity from 330,000 to 130,000, a 60% decrease. These new funds are intended to further the administration's goal of ensuring all Pennsylvanians have access to affordable, high-speed internet, which is crucial for education, business development, and telemedicine, regardless of their geographic location.
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Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Seeks Social Services Provider for Savannah RYDC

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Seeks Social Services Provider for Savannah RYDC

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is actively recruiting for a Social Services Provider I or II position at the Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC). This is an unclassified, internal and external job announcement. The role involves providing rehabilitation counseling services, referral services, and resident evaluations to assigned youth. Key responsibilities include performing intake services and mental health screenings, conducting mental health assessments, providing therapeutic counseling to individuals, groups, or families, and leading or participating in treatment teams. The position also requires preparing reports and engaging in clinical supervision.
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Confirms Passing of Employee and ALS Advocate Brooke Eby

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Confirms Passing of Employee and ALS Advocate Brooke Eby

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has confirmed the death of Brooke Eby, a Salesforce employee and prominent TikTok star who openly documented her battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Eby, known online as 'Limpbroozkit,' passed away at the age of 37 due to complications from ALS. She had been diagnosed with the neurodegenerative condition in March 2022, four years after symptoms first appeared. Eby gained a significant following on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram by sharing her experiences with ALS, often using humor to address the challenges of living with a terminal illness. Her content aimed to educate the public about ALS and foster a community for those affected by the disease. Benioff paid tribute to Eby on X, describing her as an 'amazing warrior' with an incredibly positive attitude. The ALS Network also announced her passing, highlighting her role as an 'extraordinary advocate, storyteller, community builder, and friend' who transformed public perception of ALS.
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Poland Drafts 'Pre-War Law' to Enhance Defense Readiness Amid Regional Threats

Poland Drafts 'Pre-War Law' to Enhance Defense Readiness Amid Regional Threats

Poland is currently developing a special bill designed to prepare the state and its defense forces for full readiness in the event of war. This initiative, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, is a direct response to lessons learned from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The primary objective of this legislation is to bridge the operational gap between peacetime functioning and the formal declaration of martial law. The bill aims to streamline decision-making processes and close legislative loopholes, enabling quicker deployment of Polish and allied NATO forces before martial law is officially declared. It also seeks to fully synchronize Poland’s defense planning with NATO systems, prepare critical infrastructure, and expand the range of services involved in national defense. Additionally, the legislation will update training regulations and define the roles of civilian employees in leadership positions during a crisis. The bill is undergoing interagency consultations...
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Ford Recalls Over 40,000 Trucks and SUVs Due to Headlight Defect Posing Visibility Risk

Ford Recalls Over 40,000 Trucks and SUVs Due to Headlight Defect Posing Visibility Risk

Ford is initiating a recall of more than 40,000 vehicles, including specific models of the 2025-2027 Ford Expedition and 2026 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD. The recall is prompted by a headlight defect identified by federal regulators. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the exterior lighting issue stems from contaminated LED chips within the headlight assemblies. This contamination can lead to a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams, or low beams. Such a malfunction significantly reduces driver visibility and makes the vehicle less visible to others on the road, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Drivers experiencing this issue will see a dashboard indicator light illuminate for inoperative low beam and/or high beam headlamps. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected headlight assemblies at no cost to the owners, with notification letters expected to be mailed by October 26.
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Syracuse football: the Orange aren’t the only team with a struggling QB

Syracuse football: the Orange aren’t the only team with a struggling QB

Some big name players are not producing as expected
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A Look Back at the History Between LSU and McNeese: The Bonnette Bowl

A Look Back at the History Between LSU and McNeese: The Bonnette Bowl

The connections between McNeese and LSU runs deeper than box scores.
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7 things we learned from Big Blue Madness 2026

7 things we learned from Big Blue Madness 2026

Several things to take away from this year’s Madness
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The NBA just keeps disrespecting the Jazz

The NBA just keeps disrespecting the Jazz

Another day, another disrespect! In a recent interview, Bub Carrington revealed that the Wizards held back to try to draft AJ Dybantsa last season. You can see the exchange below. That should mean a fine, right? I mean, that’s what they did with the Utah Jazz? Turns out that they will not be fining the […]
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Walmart is selling a $200 cordless stick vacuum for just $90

Walmart is selling a $200 cordless stick vacuum for just $90

"This [vacuum] does just as well for less than half the price."
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Analysis-AI's race to transform the world before the money runs out

Analysis-AI's race to transform the world before the money runs out

By Stephen Eisenhammer LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Never has so much cash flowed into a new technology as is pouring into AI, eclipsing the sums splurged on railways or the internet when those technological revolutions sucked in capital.
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Week 7 takeaways and top performers from high school football

Week 7 takeaways and top performers from high school football

Moeller and Highlands had statement victories while unbeaten teams also had a banner night on Oct. 2.
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Thomas Tuchel heaps praise onto ‘complete package’ Harry Kane

Thomas Tuchel heaps praise onto ‘complete package’ Harry Kane

Tuchel has nothing but praise for FC Bayern’s Harry Kane
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Rumor Roundup (Oct. 3, 2026): Drew McIntyre return, WWE surprised at The Rock, Asuka update, more!

Rumor Roundup (Oct. 3, 2026): Drew McIntyre return, WWE surprised at The Rock, Asuka update, more!

It sounds like Drew McIntyre’s return is drawing closer. Plus, why WWE was surprised with The Rock, and more rumors!