Illinois high school playoff game produces 172 points — and isn't over yet
Two electric offenses faced off in a record breaking IHSA football playoff game. However, the game was stopped in the fourth quarter due to lights.
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UIL reinstates Texas high school star QB Hayes Hackney ahead of regular-season finale
Argyle quarterback Hayes Hackney is eligible to return after the UIL overturned a residency ruling, clearing the star passer ahead of the playoffs.
Red Roses cruise to dominant victory over United States in final WXV game
English rugby chiefs have been on a charm offensive in the United States this week, but the players on the pitch opted for more of a brute-force approach.
Cancer crisis throws wild card into Iowa elections
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story In Iowa elections, cancer crisis looms large Rising cancer rates and a potential link to farm pollution are causing a crisis in Iowa, throwing uncertainty into the midterm elections in the state that has shifted ruby red in recent years. © Abel Uribe, Chicago…
U.S. approves $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine
The Trump administration approved the sale of $2.1 billion in Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine on Friday, the State Department said in a statement.
IOC profit surges 2.7x in Q2 on crude price decline
NEW DELHI: State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) reported record profit of Rs 22,503 crore during the Sept quarter - a 2.7-fold jump over a year ago -
Giants’ Brian Burns names ‘unsung hero’ of NY’s defense
Coach John Harbaugh’s New York Giants have plenty of problems to fix, but suddenly look like the favorites in the NFC East heading into a bye week. Giants G...
Why an Emilio Pagán decision is key to Cincinnati Reds' playoff future
Cincinnati closer Emilio Pagán (19-for-19 in save chances, 1.88 ERA after a hamstring injury) is one of 3 Reds with contract decisions due Oct. 31.
Why an Emilio Pagán decision is key to Cincinnati Reds' playoff future
Cincinnati closer Emilio Pagán (19-for-19 in save chances, 1.88 ERA after a hamstring injury) is one of 3 Reds with contract decisions due Oct. 31.
EXCLUSIVE: ICE captures illegal alien at center of NYC manhunt after sanctuary city release
Alpha Bah, who allegedly assaulted a NYPD officer, was tracked to a temporary NYC residence after his release from Queens Central Booking despite an ICE detainer request.
Counter Attack Walkthrough - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Guide - IGN
After Defection, the next mission in our Call of Duty: Modern Warfare walkthrough is Counter Attack, another long and explosive chapter nearing the game's
Why does the legend of Sawney Bean and Scotland's cannibal clan persist?
The legend of Sawney Bean and his family has chilled generations, telling of a murderous family who devoured people in South Ayrshire.
California dad of 5 says charter school rejected books that even mentioned God: 'Publisher blacklist'
John Woolard says a California charter school rejected homeschooling materials that merely mentioned God, forcing his family to pay out of pocket.
Ballet Cymru marks 40 years of dance in Newport
Ballet Cymru's founder reflects on the path that led to 40 years of the professional dance company.
NBFCs overtake housing as biggest driver of bank credit
MUMBAI: Banks lent more to NBFCs than to home buyers in the first half of FY27, with advances to non-bank lenders rising by Rs 1.8 lakh crore, compared
PE-VC funding hit 2026 high of $8bn in Oct on mega bank deal
India PE-VC funding hit a 2026 high of $8.02B in Oct, led by a $5.6B bank deal; 106 deals closed as 2026 total reached $39.77B.
California now has its own version of Watch Duty’s fire-tracking app.
AwareCA provides emergency maps and alerts like Watch Duty, but directly from public safety agencies. The LA Times reports the app addresses fire officials’ “uneasiness” with Watch Duty, with Cal Fire’s David Acuña saying, with AwareCA “you’re not relying on, ‘Well, what did I hear on that really static-y radio?’” [Link: Cal Fire has a new app. It looks a lot like Watch Duty | https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-10-30/why-cal-fire-made-watch-duty-competitor | Los Angeles Times]
Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley file for divorce after three years of marriage; couple submit settlement agreement
Music producer Jack Antonoff and actress Margaret Qualley have officially pulled the plug on their marriage.
Steve Kerr Admits Kristaps Porzingis' Absence Caught Warriors 'Off Guard' Ahead of Training Camp
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted that the team was surprised by Kristaps Porziņģis' absence to begin training camp.
Trai proposes draft framework for responsible use of AI in tele networks
NEW DELHI: Trai on Friday proposed a comprehensive draft framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in telecom networks that would
Min Jin Lee considers the promise of education
The author of “American Hagwon” discusses college, community and societal pressures on “Here’s the Scoop.”
Breeders' Cup: Sun Goddess in class of her own with Juvenile Fillies Turf win at Keeneland as Libertango takes Juvenile Turf Sprint
Sun Goddess capped off a memorable two-year-old season with a fourth success at the top level with a scintillating display in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf on a winning night for the European raiders at Keeneland; Libertango won the opening Juvenile Turf Sprint
Are you seeing AI Overviews less often?
We saw a post on Bluesky today about how Google is apparently now turning off AI Overviews “by default,” with one reply speculating that AI Overviews appeared if you phrased a query as a question. But Google spokesperson Peter Schottenfels tells The Verge that “We haven’t reduced the triggering of AI Overviews, and we’ve always said that AI Overviews are dynamic and won’t show on every query.” Schottenfels also notes that keyword or navigational queries may not trigger AI responses. Are you noticing anything different?
A Boston couple spent months wrapping their ordinary home in hand-carved foam to create a Dracula-style castle for Halloween 2026, and their free display has drawn visitors from other states and 70,000 video views
An ordinary house in East Boston has become a Halloween destination after a couple spent months transforming its exterior into a towering,
Why AI could threaten much of the world’s digital infrastructure
Volunteer-led PHP, which powers most websites, is increasingly under threat from cyberattacks using AI capabilities.
Brewers celebrate World Series title with downtown parade, drawing turnout larger than population of Milwaukee
The Brewers clinched the franchise's first-ever World Series title on Wednesday against the Rays.
In 2025, scientists examined three king cobra encounters in Thailand, revealing a little-known side of the venomous snakes that had long been missing from scientific research
Two male king cobras meeting during the breeding season may engage in a prolonged contest, using their bodies to wrestle for control rather than relying
Lisa Rinna channels Kylie Jenner, Carson Daly nails Ella Langley's fringe and more: The best celebrity Halloween costumes of 2026 so far
From pop star tributes and family costumes to a wearable seating chart, celebrities are getting into the Halloween spirit.
Cruz warns GOP could lose 8 Senate seats, get swept in Texas
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is warning that Republicans could lose as many as eight Senate seats in the midterm elections and get swept in all of the statewide Texas races, including the Senate contest between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, if the GOP has a bad day on Nov. 3. “The election is…
Save 50% Off the 48" LG B6 4K OLED TV During the Best Buy DoorBOOster Sale, Doubles as a Gaming Monitor
Current generation 2026 model TV that probably won't get any cheaper during Black Friday.
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo sold their Montecito mansion for $60 million; the 11,500-square-foot estate was originally built for actor Rob Lowe
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo sold their Montecito mansion for $60 million in October 2025, after purchasing the property for $52 million in 2022.
Yaxel Lendeborg Wears Michael Myers Costume to Luka Rematch in Viral Video After Ripping Lakers Star
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is getting into the Halloween spirit ahead of his rematch with Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers.
RNC chair predicts GOP wins in Alaska, Texas, 3 other battlegrounds
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters remained optimistic Friday evening about his party’s chances in next week’s midterms, predicting big wins in key battleground states despite troubling polling numbers for the GOP. Gruters told NewsNation’s Blake Burman he expects Republicans will win Senate races in Maine, Texas, Ohio and Alaska — all of which…
Democrats weigh Israel election results amid lingering uncertainty
The results of Israel’s elections this week have left Democrats on Capitol Hill with a mixed bag of emotions. The lawmakers say they’re heartened by the massive voter turnout, the erosion of support for conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the potential influence of his top opponent, retired Gen. Gadi Eisenkot, over whatever governing coalition…
Feds ‘intensely’ probing alleged Alaska ballot scheme, US attorney confirms
Federal authorities are investigating whether Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign’s reported effort to recruit a candidate in the Alaska Senate race with the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) violated the law, the state’s top federal prosecutor announced Friday. U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska Michael Heyman said during a press conference that…
Sherrock upsets Littler to claim £501,000 prize
Fallon Sherrock defeats reigning world champion Luke Littler in one leg of darts to win £501,000.
Chiefs Linked to Buccaneers’ $66 Million Pro Bowler in Blockbuster Trade Proposal
The Kansas City Chiefs have emerged as a possible landing spot for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin in a trade proposal ahead of the NFL deadl...
Oscar Piastri: McLaren handled Mexico altitude “better than I was expecting”
The McLaren driver believes he has more to come after a “messy” soft-tyre lap in FP2
Russian return to ice hockey tournaments is ‘unwelcome,’ Carney says
A ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport orders ice hockey federations to allow Russia back into international competitions.
All 76ers’ Nick Nurse knows about Jaylen Brown’s NBA Cup absence vs. Knicks
The New York Knicks gained vital confidence as a franchise after winning the 2025 NBA Cup, and they used some of the lessons learned in that in-season tourna...