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YOUTUBE (CNN) - NY governor vows to close 'loophole' in state sex assault law

At a press conference, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she supports closing a "loophole" in New York law that can make it nearly impossible for survivors to seek justice. It comes after she announced that New York Attorney General Letitia James will serve as a special prosecutor investigating gang rape allegations at Cornell University in 2024.

YOUTUBE (CNN) - Attorney for Jane Doe says she is 'under siege'

Jane Doe’s attorney Thomas Giuffra said his client is “not doing well” and responded to the latest in the alleged Cornell gang rape case.

YOUTUBE (CNN) - Trump campaigning in states GOP usually wins as midterms race tightens

Trump kicked off his aggressive campaign schedule ahead of the 2026 midterms in ruby red states telling reporters he’s visiting to "thank them" for voting for him. This comes as a set of new Fox News polls finds no clear leader among likely voters in the Senate races shaping up in Texas and Iowa. Both races are within the margin of error. CNN’s Alayna Treene has the latest details on Trump focusing his campaign effort on states where Republicans usually win. Also, CNN’s Dana Bash discusses a “dark reality” for Republicans in the North Carolina Senate race with her Inside Politics panel. 0:00 New polling data reveals tight races in key Senate 1:06 CNN White House correspondent covers Trump’s latest campaign moves 3:51 North…

THEFEDERALIST (Brianna Lyman) - Poll: 6 In 10 Americans Oppose Democrats’ Plan To Pack The Supreme Court

Voters overwhelmingly want to keep the Supreme Court bench capped at nine justices, a new poll found, despite Democrats’ push to pack the court. A new McLaughlin Associates poll found that voters overwhelmingly support keeping the Supreme Court at nine justices and back the “Keep Nine Amendment.” The amendment sought to require that the Supreme […]

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Elderly driver crashes electric car into Bangkok shrine, injuring three worshippers

An elderly driver slammed an electric car into a Bangkok Buddhist shrine on Thursday, trapping worshippers underneath and sending three people to the hospital. The gray electric car entered the Guanyin Shrine at the Thian Fah Foundation through the main gate around 1 p.m. and struck people sitting before a Buddhist shrine. The driver was […] The post Elderly driver crashes electric car into Bangkok shrine, injuring three worshippers appeared first on American Almanac .

An elderly driver slammed an electric car into a Bangkok Buddhist shrine on Thursday, trapping worshippers underneath and sending three people to the hospital. The gray electric car entered the Guanyin Shrine at the Thian Fah Foundation through the main gate around 1 p.m. and struck people sitting before a Buddhist shrine. The driver was 78. The Sun reported that rescue volunteers used a hydraulic press to free three people trapped under the vehicle. All three were rushed to the hospital. A 60-year-old woman suffered serious injuries. Two others had minor injuries. A security guard said about 30 people were visiting the 68-year-old shrine when the crash happened. Dust and debris covered the scene. The Guanyin statue remained intact. Police…Open

How does Thailand rank globally in terms of road deaths according to the World Health Organisation?
Thailand ranks ninth out of 175 WHO member nations for road deaths per person each year.
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How many people were visiting the 68-year-old shrine at the time of the accident?
According to a security guard, approximately 30 people were visiting the shrine when the crash occurred.
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How did rescue volunteers free the victims trapped under the electric car at the Thian Fah Foundation?
Rescue volunteers used a hydraulic press to free the three people who were trapped under the vehicle.
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What were the circumstances regarding the driver's condition during the accident at the Guanyin Shrine?
The 78-year-old driver reportedly suffered a sudden dizzy spell and lost consciousness, which caused them to accidentally press the accelerator.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - ESA desert-tests £1bn Rosalind Franklin Mars rover ahead of 2028 launch

ESA and Airbus ran three weeks of field trials on a £1 billion Mars rover replica in Spain’s Tabernas Desert, a no-fail dress rehearsal before the real craft hunts for signs of life in 2028. Scientists and engineers carted a near-exact copy of the Rosalind Franklin rover, nicknamed Charlie, across Europe’s only true desert day […] The post ESA desert-tests £1bn Rosalind Franklin Mars rover ahead of 2028 launch appeared first on American Almanac .

ESA and Airbus ran three weeks of field trials on a £1 billion Mars rover replica in Spain’s Tabernas Desert, a no-fail dress rehearsal before the real craft hunts for signs of life in 2028. Scientists and engineers carted a near-exact copy of the Rosalind Franklin rover, nicknamed Charlie, across Europe’s only true desert day after day. The goal was simple and unforgiving: prove the instruments work, train the operators, and close the gap between what scientists want and what the machine can deliver before a 140 million-mile trip where no one can fix a broken part. Daily Mail reporting from the site described the barren clay flats of Southeast Andalusia as a stand-in for Oxia Planum, the layered Martian plain chosen as the landing…Open

What is the projected communication lag between the ESA command centre and the rover on Mars?
The light-speed lag from the ESA command centre is expected to stretch at least 20 minutes each way.
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What factors contributed to the delay of the Rosalind Franklin rover launch from the early 2020s to 2028?
The launch was slowed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the requirement to replace every Russian component following the invasion of Ukraine.
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What is the physical scale and weight of the Rosalind Franklin rover?
The rover weighs 310 kg and measures approximately 3.5 m by 2 m by 2 m.
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What are some of the specific instruments included in the Rosalind Franklin rover's full instrument suite?
The suite includes the WISDOM ground-penetrating radar, cameras developed by Aberystwyth University, CLUPI, Enfys, Ma_MISS, MicrOmega, MOMA, PanCam, and RLS.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Puerto Rican Facebook star ‘Mami’ dies on her 107th birthday

Maria Morales Tirado, the Puerto Rican influencer called “Mami,” died peacefully on her 107th birthday, her son shared the news with fans who loved her garden wisdom and faith. Tony Morales posted the announcement on Facebook after his mother passed away at 3:45 a.m. on September 28, the same date the family had always celebrated […] The post Puerto Rican Facebook star ‘Mami’ dies on her 107th birthday appeared first on American Almanac .

Maria Morales Tirado, the Puerto Rican influencer called “Mami,” died peacefully on her 107th birthday, her son shared the news with fans who loved her garden wisdom and faith. Tony Morales posted the announcement on Facebook after his mother passed away at 3:45 a.m. on September 28, the same date the family had always celebrated as the start of her long life. The woman known simply as Mami had built a following of 200,000 people on her page “Mami is my Attitude 4 a Lifestyle.” She offered plain talk, cooking tips, gardening scenes from Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, and steady reminders of faith. Daily Mail reported the family’s news and the outpouring that followed. Her son made clear the day carried a double meaning no parent or child…Open

What was the name of Maria Morales Tirado's son who shared the news of her death?
Her son is Tony Morales, who announced her passing on Facebook.
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Where did Maria Morales Tirado perform her gardening activities?
She shared gardening scenes from Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.
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How many descendants did Maria Morales Tirado leave behind?
She is survived by 14 children, 48 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, and 28 great-great-grandchildren.
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On what date and at what time did Maria Morales Tirado pass away?
Maria Morales Tirado passed away at 3:45 a.m. on September 28, which was her 107th birthday.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Dubai’s Burj Azizi plans record elevator ride past 2,000 feet

Dubai’s Burj Azizi tower is fitting what is billed as the world’s longest elevator, a continuous double-decker climb of more than 2,000 feet into the sky. The Sun reported that the luxury skyscraper will use double-decker cars and new hoisting gear from manufacturing partner KONE so riders can travel the equivalent of 140 floors in […] The post Dubai’s Burj Azizi plans record elevator ride past 2,000 feet appeared first on American Almanac .

Dubai’s Burj Azizi tower is fitting what is billed as the world’s longest elevator, a continuous double-decker climb of more than 2,000 feet into the sky. The Sun reported that the luxury skyscraper will use double-decker cars and new hoisting gear from manufacturing partner KONE so riders can travel the equivalent of 140 floors in one unbroken trip, described at about 2,000 feet and as a continuous journey to 2,071 feet. When finished, Burj Azizi is set to stand 2,379 feet tall and rank as the world’s second-tallest structure, behind only Dubai’s Burj Khalifa at 2,716 feet. The elevator plan is aimed at serving that kind of height without the usual mid-building transfers. Older elevators typically stop around 1,600 feet. Past that…Open

Why do conventional steel ropes present a problem for elevators in supertall towers?
In conventional elevator setups, the steel ropes grow too heavy to work well over long distances, creating a "dead weight" problem once the trip reaches approximately 1,600 feet.
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What is the specific continuous ride distance planned for the Burj Azizi elevators?
The elevators are designed for a continuous journey to 2,071 feet, which is described as the equivalent of traveling 140 floors in one unbroken trip.
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How is KONE utilizing AI in the Burj Azizi elevator system to manage passenger flow?
KONE is implementing AI-powered controls designed to monitor how people move through the building and assign the best elevator, a setup intended to shrink rush-hour waits by as much as 60 percent.
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What specific elevator technology is being used for the Burj Azizi to enable a continuous ride of more than 2,000 feet?
The skyscraper will utilize double-decker cars and new hoisting gear from manufacturing partner KONE, specifically their UltraRope system which uses ultra-lightweight cables to overcome the weight limitations of traditional steel ropes that typically struggle above 1,600 feet.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Gordon Ramsay says flower costs, not just giving Holly away, brought the tears

Gordon Ramsay says he welled up walking daughter Holly down the aisle in Bath, and jokes the flower bill hit almost as hard as handing her over. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has opened up about the moment he gave away his daughter Holly, and the reason was not only the handoff itself. In a recent […] The post Gordon Ramsay says flower costs, not just giving Holly away, brought the tears appeared first on American Almanac .

Gordon Ramsay says he welled up walking daughter Holly down the aisle in Bath, and jokes the flower bill hit almost as hard as handing her over. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has opened up about the moment he gave away his daughter Holly, and the reason was not only the handoff itself. In a recent Fox News Digital interview, the “Hell’s Kitchen” star said the pricey wedding flowers helped turn him into what he called a “sack of f***ing custard” on the long walk to the altar. Holly Ramsay, 26, married Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, 31, on Dec. 27, 2025, at The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Bath, England. Ramsay described the aisle as 60 meters. He said everyone assumed the tears were pure father-of-the-bride emotion.…Open

What is the current status of Gordon Ramsay's eldest daughter, Megan?
Megan Ramsay, 28, is currently engaged.
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How many children do Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana have?
Gordon Ramsay and Tana have six children, consisting of three boys and three girls.
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What did the couple do with the wedding flowers after the ceremony?
The couple donated the flowers to a local hospital, which Ramsay noted helped stop him from crying.
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What did Gordon Ramsay say contributed to his emotional reaction while walking his daughter down the 60-meter aisle?
While people assumed his tears were due to the emotion of giving his daughter away, Gordon Ramsay admitted that the expensive cost of the wedding flowers also contributed to his reaction.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - ‘Caddyshack’ actor Michael O’Keefe says cocaine was budgeted on set and admits he shot scenes high

Michael O’Keefe says cocaine was so common on the “Caddyshack” set that it was treated like a line item, and he admits he filmed scenes while high before quitting for good. Page Six reports that the actor who played Danny Noonan described drug use on the 1980 comedy as casual, widespread, and even built into […] The post ‘Caddyshack’ actor Michael O’Keefe says cocaine was budgeted on set and admits he shot scenes high appeared first on American Almanac .

Michael O’Keefe says cocaine was so common on the “Caddyshack” set that it was treated like a line item, and he admits he filmed scenes while high before quitting for good. Page Six reports that the actor who played Danny Noonan described drug use on the 1980 comedy as casual, widespread, and even built into the production’s costs. O’Keefe, now 71, said the film was shot over 11 weeks in the fall of 1979 alongside Ted Knight, Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, and Rodney Dangerfield. In a recent interview, he did not soft-pedal what went on behind the camera. “There was some miscellaneous item,” he said of the budget. “It was the 70s. That’s what was happening back then. People were just treating it like it was toothpaste, and you…Open

What is the plot premise of the film “A Break in the Rain,” directed by Don Scardino?
In the film, Michael O’Keefe’s character has been on the road for ten years following the death of his wife to cancer and eventually connects with a Nashville singer.
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What are some of the notable film and television projects from Michael O’Keefe's 50-year career?
O’Keefe’s career includes starring in “The Great Santini” for which he earned an Oscar nomination, as well as roles in “Roseanne,” “Your Friends and Neighbors,” and “Michael Clayton.”
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What event served as a wake-up call for Michael O’Keefe regarding cocaine use?
The death of Doug Kenney, the co-writer and producer of “Caddyshack,” served as a wake-up call; Kenney died in 1980 at age 33 after walking off a cliff in Hawaii in an incident ruled a suicide, which O’Keefe attributed to drug addiction.
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During what time period was the film “Caddyshack” shot and who were the main actors involved?
The film was shot over an 11-week period in the fall of 1979 and featured actors including Michael O’Keefe, Ted Knight, Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, and Rodney Dangerfield.
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