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U.N.: 1 in 3 organizations halts help to curb violence against women

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 8:24 PM

One in three organizations has ended programs to end violence against women in the world because of funding cuts, a United Nations report released Monday found. ... Read full Story

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Guatemala’s president accuses prosecutor’s office of attempted coup

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 8:20 PM

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo has accused the prosecutor's office of leading an attempted coup seeking to dismantle what he calls the democratic order. ... Read full Story

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Crew member on Viking cruise ship goes overboard in Mediterranean

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 8:07 PM

A crew member aboard a Viking Mediterranean cruise went overboard Monday near Italy, and the Italian Coast Guard is searching for them. ... Read full Story

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Ecuador president seeks to reduce number of legislators by half

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 6:39 PM

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa wants to reduce the current number of National Assembly members by nearly half. The proposal will be put to a public vote, ... Read full Story

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Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm, barrels toward Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba

By Global News | Rachel Goodman | 10/27/2025 4:50 PM

The U.S. National Hurricane Center is urging people in Jamaica to seek shelter, as destructive hurricane conditions are expected to begin Monday night or early Tuesday. ... Read full Story

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Trial starts for 10 accused of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 4:48 PM

The harassment trial of accusations over "malicious remarks" against French first lady Brigitte Macron began in France's capital city. ... Read full Story

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Lithuania closes border with Belarus on balloon breaches

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 3:53 PM

Lithuania will close its border with Belarus after smuggling balloons have continued to breach its airspace, Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė said Monday. ... Read full Story

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Australia's consumer agency sues Microsoft over 365 pricing

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 3:24 PM

Australia's consumer authority accused Microsoft of "deliberately" hiding subscription information from its Australian customer base. ... Read full Story

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Memorial to British LGBTQIA+ service members unveiled; King Charles attends

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 3:05 PM

British King Charles III unveiled a memorial to LGBTQIA+ members of the military Monday. ... Read full Story

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Paul Biya, 92, elected president in Cameroon; challenger claims win

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 2:28 PM

The world's oldest president, Paul Biya, 92, was elected Cameroon's leader again, a title he's held since 1992. Young people are protesting in the country. ... Read full Story

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U.N. aid chief calls for protection of besieged Sudanese civilians

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 2:11 PM

Amid fierce fighting for the last remaining stronghold of Sudanese government forces in Darfur region, the UN demanded trapped civilians be given a chance. ... Read full Story

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South Korean food company Otoki targets U.S. market

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 1:51 PM

South Korean food giant Otoki Co. Ltd. said Monday it would launch fish-shaped pastries in four flavors later this year, directly targeting the U.S. market. ... Read full Story

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Trump meets with Japanese Emperor, plans to meet with new PM Tuesday

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 1:25 PM

President Donald Trump landed in Tokyo Monday morning as part of a three-nation Asia trip, meeting with Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Sanae Takaishi. ... Read full Story

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Carney to discuss ‘resetting of expectations’ with Chinese president

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 10/27/2025 1:06 PM

Prime Minister Carney says he plans to meet with China's president this week for discussions, a move that comes after four Canadians were executed this year in China. ... Read full Story

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Javier Milei's Freedom Party sweeps Argentine congressional elections

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 12:13 PM

Argentinian voters came out to endorse President Javier Milei's Freedom Advances party in mid-term elections in a boost to the government's reform agenda. ... Read full Story

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Trump says he ‘would love’ to meet Kim Jong Un during South Korea trip

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 10:14 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he "would love" to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while traveling in Asia this week, adding that he would be willing to extend his trip to South Korea if Kim agrees to talks. ... Read full Story

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U.N.: Peacekeepers came under Israeli fire in southern Lebanon

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 9:08 AM

The United Nations said its peace keepers in southern Lebanon came under Israeli fire over the weekend, and were forced to "neutralize" one of its drones. ... Read full Story

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The assassination target ‘betrayed’ by Carney’s India policy

By Global News | Stewart Bell | 10/27/2025 9:01 AM

Warned by RCMP three times he was to be killed, Moninder Singh said Sikhs feel let down by Canada's decision to resume ties with India. ... Read full Story

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U.S. Navy helicopter, fighter jet crash into South China Sea

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 4:01 AM

Two U.S. Navy aircraft went down in the South China Sea in two incidents separated by half an hour on Sunday, according to U.S. Pacific Fleet, which said all service members were rescued. ... Read full Story

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Vladimir Putin unveils 'tiny flying Chernobyl' nuclear missile

By United Press International, Inc. | | 10/27/2025 12:58 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country has tested a new, nuclear-capable missile and is preparing to deploy it. ... Read full Story

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Here’s How Many Steps You Really Need To Walk, Says a Cleveland Clinic Sports Cardiologist Based on New Research

by thehealthy.com | Aug 28 2025

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My girlfriend, a widow in her 40s, pays off her credit card after every transaction. Is that weird?

by MarketWatch.com | Nov 01 2025

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Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

by ESNY | Sep 26 2025

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Ryder Cup: U.S. and European Golfers Face a Challenge at Bethpage Black

by NY Times | Sep 25 2025

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Want a Freakishly Clean Bathroom? Use These 9 Tips From a Former Custodian

by CNET | Nov 02 2025

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No Suffolk elementary schools make New York’s top 100 — but these 10 came closest

by greaterlongisland.com | Oct 31 2025

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NYC principal under probe showered taxpayer funds on pals — including Jay Z’s bankrupt ex-manager and wife

by New York Post | Nov 02 2025

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42M lose SNAP benefits despite efforts to fund the food program

by upi.com | Nov 02 2025

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NJ Spotlight News special edition — ‘Painting Community’: October 31, 2025

by NJ Spotlight | Oct 31 2025

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Watch: Venomous snake rescued from backyard swimming pool

by United Press International, Inc. | Oct 31 2025

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Rob Dyrdek Net Worth: How much did he make from 46 seasons of 'Ridiculousness'

by marca.com | Nov 02 2025

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Rolex Headquarters Nears Completion at 665 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan

by New York YIMBY | Nov 02 2025

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On Saturn's largest moon, water and oil would mix — opening the door to exotic chemistry in our solar system

by LIVE SCIENCE | Nov 02 2025

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❌ Foul on Vini Jr, instant red: Real rival sent off in 37 seconds

by Yahoo Sports | Oct 20 2025

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Red Kettle campaign kicks off in Troy

by NEWS10 ABC | Nov 01 2025

Word of the Day

arbitrary

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 2, 2025 is:

arbitrary • \AHR-buh-trair-ee\ • adjective

Arbitrary describes something that is not planned or chosen for a particular reason, is not based on reason or evidence, or is done without concern for what is fair or right.

// Because the committee wasn’t transparent about the selection process, the results of the process appeared to be wholly arbitrary.

// An arbitrary number will be assigned to each participant.

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Examples:

“The authority of the crown, contemporaries believed, was instituted by God to rule the kingdom and its people. England’s sovereign was required to be both a warrior and a judge, to protect the realm from external attack and internal anarchy. To depose the king, therefore, was to risk everything—worldly security and immortal soul—by challenging the order of God’s creation. Such devastatingly radical action could never be justified unless kingship became tyranny: rule by arbitrary will rather than law, threatening the interests of kingdom and people instead of defending them.” — Helen Castor, The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV, 2024

Did you know?

Donning black robes and a powdered wig to learn about arbitrary might seem to be an arbitrary—that is, random or capricious—choice, but it would in fact jibe with the word’s etymology. Arbitrary comes from the Latin noun arbiter, which means “judge” and is the source of the English word arbiter, also meaning “judge.” In English, arbitrary first meant “depending upon choice or discretion” and was specifically used to indicate the sort of decision (as for punishment) left up to the expert determination of a judge rather than defined by law. Today, it can also be used for anything determined by or as if by chance or whim.

U.N.: 1 in 3 organizations halts help to curb violence against women

Guatemala’s president accuses prosecutor’s office of attempted coup

Crew member on Viking cruise ship goes overboard in Mediterranean

Ecuador president seeks to reduce number of legislators by half

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm, barrels toward Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba

Trial starts for 10 accused of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron

Lithuania closes border with Belarus on balloon breaches

Australia's consumer agency sues Microsoft over 365 pricing

Memorial to British LGBTQIA+ service members unveiled; King Charles attends

Paul Biya, 92, elected president in Cameroon; challenger claims win

U.N. aid chief calls for protection of besieged Sudanese civilians

South Korean food company Otoki targets U.S. market

Trump meets with Japanese Emperor, plans to meet with new PM Tuesday

Carney to discuss ‘resetting of expectations’ with Chinese president

Javier Milei's Freedom Party sweeps Argentine congressional elections

Trump says he ‘would love’ to meet Kim Jong Un during South Korea trip

U.N.: Peacekeepers came under Israeli fire in southern Lebanon

The assassination target ‘betrayed’ by Carney’s India policy

U.S. Navy helicopter, fighter jet crash into South China Sea

Vladimir Putin unveils 'tiny flying Chernobyl' nuclear missile

United Nations

Google Earth

Here’s How Many Steps You Really Need To Walk, Says a Cleveland Clinic Sports Cardiologist Based on New Research

My girlfriend, a widow in her 40s, pays off her credit card after every transaction. Is that weird?

Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

Ryder Cup: U.S. and European Golfers Face a Challenge at Bethpage Black

Want a Freakishly Clean Bathroom? Use These 9 Tips From a Former Custodian

No Suffolk elementary schools make New York’s top 100 — but these 10 came closest

NYC principal under probe showered taxpayer funds on pals — including Jay Z’s bankrupt ex-manager and wife

42M lose SNAP benefits despite efforts to fund the food program

NJ Spotlight News special edition — ‘Painting Community’: October 31, 2025

Watch: Venomous snake rescued from backyard swimming pool

Rob Dyrdek Net Worth: How much did he make from 46 seasons of 'Ridiculousness'

Rolex Headquarters Nears Completion at 665 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan

On Saturn's largest moon, water and oil would mix — opening the door to exotic chemistry in our solar system

❌ Foul on Vini Jr, instant red: Real rival sent off in 37 seconds

Red Kettle campaign kicks off in Troy

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