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See who readers picked as the Preseason Volleyball Player of the Yearhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/see-readers-picked-preseason-volleyball-090514969.htmlSee who readers voted the Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year in the Texas Panhandle.Aug 17, 2026 9:05 AM

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Can a student ID be used for voting? More Republican-led states are banning ithttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5791740/college-student-voting-voter-idNew bans on using student IDs for voting in Indiana and New Hampshire have sparked lawsuits after creating the latest hurdles to the ballot box for the U.S. voting-age group least likely to vote.Aug 17, 2026 9:00 AM
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Who is the 2025-26 Taunton Daily Gazette Boys Athlete of the Year?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2025-26-taunton-daily-gazette-080427452.htmlCast your vote for the the 2025-26 Taunton Daily Gazette Boys Athlete of the Year from among the 14 nominees through noon on Monday, Aug. 24.Aug 17, 2026 8:04 AM
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Preseason poll for top high school football linebacker in Polk Countyhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/preseason-poll-top-high-school-080207629.htmlYou can vote on who the best linebacker is in Polk County in 2026. Vote in this week's preseason poll now.Aug 17, 2026 8:02 AM
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At least six dead in ‘stampede-like’ incident at India templehttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/at-least-six-dead-in-stampede-like-incident-at-india-temple?traffic_source=rssThe fatal incident reportedly took place amid a rush of devotees at a temple in India's Bihar state.Aug 17, 2026 5:32 AM

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Public in England and Wales wrongly think most killers are minority ethnichttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/17/public-in-england-and-wales-wrongly-think-most-killers-are-minority-ethnicResearch from King’s College London finds that Reform voters’ perceptions were furthest from the truthThe public overestimate how many minority ethnic people are killers, as well as how many foreign national offenders there are, a new study has found.The research from King’s College London tested knowledge and perceptions of crime at a time when radical right parties are trying to link offending t...Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM

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America and the politics of respecthttps://www.ft.com/content/5f6cdb7a-3b05-487f-a02e-3b9fb0b42e00?syn-25a6b1a6=1Issues won’t matter in the midterms as much as whether voters feel valuedAug 17, 2026 4:00 AM

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Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro return to strongholds to launch runs for presidenthttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/brazil-lula-bolsonaro-return-to-strongholds-to-launch-runs-for-president?traffic_source=rssLula and Bolsonaro appeal to Brazil’s women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.Aug 16, 2026 8:36 PM

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Republican senator denounces Trump’s ‘crazy, stupid’ claims about MMR vaccine safetyhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/16/republican-senator-bill-cassidy-denounces-trump-vaccine-claimsOutgoing Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor, voted to confirm anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr as health secretary before speaking outRepublican senator Bill Cassidy – a medical doctor who voted to confirm anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy as federal health secretary in early 2025 – on Sunday denounced Donald Trump’s “crazy, stupid” claims about the safety of the combined MMR vaccin...Aug 16, 2026 7:58 PM
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Nestled in Penn Hills, North America’s 1st Hindu temple celebrates its 50th anniversaryhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8a8f1ea080455e9d550ebb5a5adfe8&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahoo.com%2Fnews%2Fus%2Farticles%2Fnestled-penn-hills-north-america-032010114.html&c=14239152602043465649&mkt=en-usThe Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It's recognized as the first Hindu temple built in North America. Thousands of devotees visited the temple during the ...Aug 16, 2026 5:00 PM

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George Pickens' Cowboys ceiling revealed by CeeDee Lamb in one bold commenthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/george-pickens-cowboys-ceiling-revealed-161525272.htmlGeorge Pickens received the ultimate vote of confidence from CeeDee Lamb as the Cowboys stars set lofty expectations for the 2026 NFL season.Aug 16, 2026 4:15 PM

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Who has the best Montgomery-area cheerleading squad? Presented by The Vance Law Firmhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/best-montgomery-area-cheerleading-squad-090124639.htmlVote for the top high school cheerleading squad in the Montgomery area in this poll presented by The Vance Law Firm.Aug 16, 2026 9:01 AM

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Are Americans making peace with the spectre of socialism?https://www.ft.com/content/b56a910a-c2b4-41e5-9f8f-18e6fe7b2efd?syn-25a6b1a6=1Democratic socialist candidates are winning primary battles as voters turn to progressive policiesAug 16, 2026 4:00 AM
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Observers say Zambia’s election marred by reports of intimidation, violencehttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/observers-say-zambias-election-marred-by-reports-of-intimidation-violence?traffic_source=rssVote counting in Thursday's presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.Aug 16, 2026 3:39 AM

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Democrats finalize 2028 calendar that moves racially diverse states to the fronthttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxQLVd6Z000T2R1MHphVkI1SFVMdXVSTXR5NFpNOGlzZFJQa2xfcFZtdVVqb3R4bHZNYlpmZjJrZlBnOHEwYWxjakdISWw3RUJhVU44dUx5ekw1TjlDck9qVzdqbTBHMWVRT0tSRXF6VlZJQUY4dThBNzh5RXhJR2thbkFPbFlrZVd1RUVPNlBUVS1rZ3pJUGg5YlRjaWxYSExjY0ZVWXhmMURQOGZFVzB6R3N5WEh5TVN0ZnpiVTgzMWJQTHRIZzhhNnR3?oc=5Democrats finalize 2028 calendar that moves racially diverse states to the front PoliticoDemocrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar The New York TimesDemocrats look to states with Black, Latino voters to build momentum in 2028 CNNDemocrats approve 2028 early voting plan, demoting NH and IA USA TodayLive updates: DNC approves 2028 primary calendar; Ira...Aug 15, 2026 7:11 PM
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Democrats Reshape 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar, and Put South Carolina Firsthttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxNeXdhWkUzMGlyQnJ2VzAybWozY2NMcTNnWUQtZjdyUXlJMkI4Vmo5bG5QQ2dzQ0R5QjVldzU2emRlR0dWalUzOERFYkJxMnVxNG1PQm5pM0d3YmRSc21TXzVTRFBzWDByOHdQb3I1LVBPZ0VpcTBmVklwelhkVXBKdEE2ay1wYkUwN0h1TzBob1B6V0RMMUdaOHZTTQ?oc=5Democrats Reshape 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar, and Put South Carolina First The New York TimesDemocrats look to states with Black, Latino voters to build momentum in 2028 CNNAnalysis | Sizing up the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders The Washington PostDNC votes to establish new nominating calendar with SC first; NH still expected to vote first in '28 WMURDemocrats officially set t...Aug 15, 2026 6:27 PM
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Rays Reacts Results: Rotation Risks Realizedhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rays-reacts-results-rotation-risks-171155498.htmlWelcome back to Rays Reacts. We asked, you voted. This time, we inquired on your confidence in the Rays starting rotation, which as a question conjures playoff considerations. Practically, many teams skate by with just three plus starting pitchers, so personally I’m not too worried about how the rotation shakes out down the stretch. Despite […]Aug 15, 2026 5:11 PM
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Seahawks Reacts Results: Seattle’s defense backed to lead NFC West in sackshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/seahawks-reacts-results-seattle-defense-150000887.htmlDespite the Rams’ Myles Garrett trade and Aaron Donald rumors, voters still favor Seattle to lead the NFC West in sacks.Aug 15, 2026 3:00 PM
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Democrats abandon deep-red state Senate races, boosting independentshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxOTklKMTVNWkpQNU5mUER2ZXJQbEdVQVNYNjUwSEdESnVMVlF0bEJwbWJlUkQ0bGFaWWRSTXNpRDluRjJ3cENWTEJDeTBxUzdDekZKOUpmWjVvdTEzUFZwWnQ4cThBT3Z1REdGNlMyeWM5T1B2TFRITUs2aTNoUk9aVnQzOHdzTUdfZm5YX29TUzY1eTIxTFBRQ1pvdnozYS1pODYxeHh0TGo0a25XbmItdA?oc=5Democrats abandon deep-red state Senate races, boosting independents The Washington PostAmericans are sick of Republicans and Democrats. Can Independents win? Hindustan TimesIndependents could decide the midterms — and they aren't happy FiftyPlusOneThe reckoning: Why disillusioned conservatives are cutting GOP ties AlternetFrustration, not fear of judgment, drives the rise of independent voter...Aug 15, 2026 2:35 PM
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MWCConnection Reacts Results: Top Offensive Team in 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mwcconnection-reacts-results-top-offensive-140000179.htmlCheck out what the voters think.Aug 15, 2026 2:00 PM