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Sam’s Club is opening a new store in Texas with no checkout counters

Sam’s Club is opening a new store in Texas with no checkout counters

Sam’s Club is set to open a new store in Grapevine, Texas, without checkout counters, allowing shoppers to use the Scan & Go app for purchases. The initiative aims to enhance speed and efficiency in shopping, with 30% of customers regularly using the app and half being digitally engaged. AI-based scanning technology at store exits further prevents theft and reinforces Sam’s Club as a modern retail destination. Full Article

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Elton John Rages at ‘Asshole’ Elon Musk at LGBTQ+ Awards Show

Elton John Rages at ‘Asshole’ Elon Musk at LGBTQ+ Awards Show

Pop icon Elton John criticized Tesla tycoon Elon Musk at the Attitude Awards ceremony while accepting an award, joking about Musk possibly being an "asshole." Musk had previously expressed concerns about potential repercussions if Donald Trump loses the 2024 election, leading to speculation about potential consequences. Musk's controversial statements have sparked backlash, including his views on transgenderism and concerns about future elections in the U.S.A. Full Article

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Kamala Harris featured on cover of Vogue in glowing profile: ‘National rescue’

Kamala Harris featured on cover of Vogue in glowing profile: ‘National rescue’

Vice President Kamala Harris was featured on the cover of Vogue in a glowing profile about her campaign for the presidency, with supporters praising her style and leadership. Vogue praised Harris for her military, judicial, and powerful look at the Democratic National Convention. The magazine has a history of left-wing editorializing and bias, with previous covers featuring other Democratic figures like Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, and Hillary Clinton. Full Article

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Investigation underway after human head found on Chicago’s West Side – NBC Chicago

Investigation underway after human head found on Chicago’s West Side – NBC Chicago

An investigation is ongoing after a human head was found inside an open box on Chicago's West Side, with authorities confirming it was real. The cause of death, age, and gender of the victim are currently unknown. This discovery comes after skeletal remains were found earlier in the week near the Kennedy Expressway, with the victim yet to be identified. Full Article

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Bus Passengers in Stitches As Dog Can’t Stop Howling at Sirens

Bus Passengers in Stitches As Dog Can’t Stop Howling at Sirens

Donnie, a husky-American Eskimo cross with a popular TikTok account, went viral after a video of him howling at sirens while on a bus in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly garnered over 4 million views. Despite someone covering his ears, Donnie's howling amused fellow passengers, with laughter heard in the background. The video, with over 760,000 likes, received hundreds of comments praising Donnie's owner and the entertainment he provided during a busy commute. Full Article

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Harris campaign launches ‘Souls to the Polls’ effort to turn out Black churchgoers as Election Day approaches

Harris campaign launches ‘Souls to the Polls’ effort to turn out Black churchgoers as Election Day approaches

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is launching a "Souls to the Polls" effort to mobilize Black churchgoers in battleground states, with Harris visiting Black churches and a faith advisory board engaging churches nationwide. The initiative includes prominent faith leaders like Bishop Reginald T. Jackson and Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown, aiming to bolster support among Black voters as Trump's appeal to evangelicals continues. This effort comes amid a shift in Black support, with a Fox News survey showing an increase in Black voters considering voting for Trump over Harris. Full Article

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets Pope Francis as he continues to push his ‘victory plan’

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets Pope Francis as he continues to push his ‘victory plan’

Pope Francis met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican to discuss Zelenskyy's "victory plan" to end the war with Russia, exchanging gifts symbolizing peace. Zelenskyy also met with Vatican officials to address the war's humanitarian situation and seek support for his proposals during his European tour. The Ukrainian leader aims to secure backing for his plan amid ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine and increasing pressure on the country's military. Full Article

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Jon Tester pushes for ticket-splitters in a Montana Senate race that appears to be slipping away

Jon Tester pushes for ticket-splitters in a Montana Senate race that appears to be slipping away

Tim Sheehy has avoided interviews with reporters and lacks a visible grassroots campaign, with only three events listed on the Montana GOP website for October. His events are invite-only and closed to the media, with evidence of fundraising in Texas. Despite this, Senator Daines claims Sheehy is effectively connecting with voters through personal interactions. The Senate race in Montana is pivotal, with the potential for Democrats to lose ground in a state that has shifted towards the right politically, raising concerns about their future viability. Full Article

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Project 2025 calls for downsizing national monuments again

Project 2025 calls for downsizing national monuments again

In southern Utah, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments were created by Democratic presidents, reduced by Trump, and later restored by Biden. Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices have shown interest in reviewing monument designations, while a conservative plan aims to repeal the Antiquities Act and open up federal lands for oil drilling and mining. The debate over public lands ownership and environmental protection is a key issue in Western states, where most of the federal land is located, with conservatives pushing for state control and environmentalists advocating for federal oversight. Full Article

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3 High Growth Companies Insiders Favor On The Indian Exchange

3 High Growth Companies Insiders Favor On The Indian Exchange

The Indian market has remained flat in the last week but is up 39% over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 17% annually. Growth companies with high insider ownership, like Archean Chemical Industries and Dixon Technologies, are particularly appealing due to strong confidence from those close to the business. Dixon Technologies is experiencing robust growth with earnings projected to increase by 31.3% annually, while Entero Healthcare Solutions shows potential with earnings forecasted to rise by 53.3% annually. PVR INOX Limited is expanding aggressively and is expected to achieve profitability within three years, with revenue growth forecasted at...

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