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Best of the Babylon Bee: GOP donates $50 million to Kamala Harris’ 2028 campaign

By New York Post | The Babylon Bee | 10/29/2025 11:00 AM

Every week, The Post will bring you our picks of the best one-liners and stories from satirical site the Babylon Bee to take the edge off Hump Day. ... Read full Story

opinion

A new study just exposed the corruption behind America's homelessness crisis

By Opinion on Fox News | | 10/29/2025 9:01 AM

New investigation reveals how billions in taxpayer funds meant to address homelessness have been diverted to radical activism and political agendas instead of helping the homeless. ... Read full Story

opinion

California restaurants choke on new allergen menu mandate amid compliance concerns and costs

By Opinion on Fox News | | 10/29/2025 9:01 AM

First Amendment concerns arise as California mandates restaurant allergen disclosures, creating legal exposure and constitutional challenges for food service businesses. ... Read full Story

opinion

Here's what Donald Trump and Joe Biden have in common on energy policy

By Opinion on Fox News | | 10/29/2025 9:01 AM

Comparing Biden's Keystone XL cancellation to Trump's offshore wind project halts: both decisions jeopardize jobs and domestic energy security. ... Read full Story

opinion

Michael Goodwin: Andrew Cuomo has my vote for NYC mayor – the Big Apple cannot afford a Mamdani mistake

By New York Post | Michael Goodwin | 10/29/2025 2:27 AM

If anyone had dared to tell me last winter that I would eventually vote to make Andrew Cuomo New York’s next mayor, I would have shot back, “Never.” ... Read full Story

opinion

Remembering the many visits with Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit

By New York Post | Cindy Adams | 10/29/2025 1:19 AM

I had spent many occasions visiting Thailand’s late Queen Mother Sirikit, where I had the pleasure of interviewing her while wearing a Thai silk suit in her honor. ... Read full Story

opinion

Gifted & Talented programs are what true progress is all about

By New York Post | Post Editorial Board | 10/29/2025 12:41 AM

Good news: The state's top court just tossed out a lawsuit falsely claiming the city’s Gifted & Talented programs are biased against black and Latino students. ... Read full Story

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Mamdani’s 9/11 crocodile tears reveal his callow self-regard — and total unfitness for office

By New York Post | Rich Lowry | 10/28/2025 10:55 PM

If Mamdani's career arc is what Islamophobia looks like, everyone should welcome having some sectarian hatred directed their way. ... Read full Story

opinion

A Mayor Mamdani would OBVIOUSLY be far worse than Bill de Blasio

By New York Post | Post Editorial Board | 10/28/2025 10:33 PM

New York City survived Mayor Bill de Blasio; can Zohran Mamdani really be that much worse? Sadly, the answer is a clear YES. ... Read full Story

opinion

Leftist madness infected my Connecticut town council — now I’m at risk

By New York Post | Andrew Fowler | 10/28/2025 10:28 PM

“Nazi bootlickers” are running rampant in Milford, Conn., local Democrats say — and apparently I’m one of them. ... Read full Story

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Bill Gates sees the light on global warming — but will lefty climate warriors follow suit?

By New York Post | Post Editorial Board | 10/28/2025 10:12 PM

Suddenly, Bill Gates is admitting that climate change won’t lead to “humanity’s demise” after all. ... Read full Story

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NYC mayoral election looms: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 29, 2025

By New York Post | Post readers | 10/28/2025 7:42 PM

NY Post readers discuss voters’ choice between Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa on Election Day. ... Read full Story

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The silliest media scandal ever, Mamdani could doom Democrats, and more from Fox News Opinion

By Opinion on Fox News | | 10/28/2025 3:49 PM

Read the latest from Fox News Opinion & watch videos from Sean Hannity, Raymond Arroyo & more. ... Read full Story

opinion

As I walk across America, Thomas Sowell’s warning still echoes today

By Opinion on Fox News | | 10/28/2025 2:26 PM

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School now has 19% reading proficiency and 1% math proficiency, despite a $100 million rebuild in Northwest Washington, D.C. ... Read full Story

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I’m Abigail Spanberger. This is why I want Virginia’s vote for governor

By Opinion on Fox News | | 10/28/2025 10:01 AM

Virginia governor candidate discusses bipartisan approach to lowering healthcare costs and addressing rising expenses affecting families across the commonwealth. ... Read full Story

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MORNING GLORY: Which way Gotham?

By Opinion on Fox News | | 10/28/2025 9:01 AM

Can rookie politician Zohran Mamdani manage NYC's 300,000 employees? Early voting turnout suggests voters weigh experience vs. change in mayoral election. ... Read full Story

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LIZ PEEK: How the left's embrace of Mamdani could doom Democrats nationwide

By Opinion on Fox News | | 10/28/2025 9:00 AM

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York mayor, potentially damaging future Democratic prospects in 2026 as his progressive politics clash with voters. ... Read full Story

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My teachers union calls it representation. I say there are $114 million reasons to sue them

By Opinion on Fox News | | 10/28/2025 9:00 AM

New Jersey teacher sues New Jersey Education Association over millions in dues allegedly sent to political action committees without member consent or transparency. ... Read full Story

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Mamdani’s main victims, trans demands warp reality and other commentary

By New York Post | Post Editorial Board | 10/28/2025 12:45 AM

Zohran Mamdani’s “agenda would disproportionately affect middle-class and poorer New Yorkers,” warns City Journal’s Nicole Gelinas. ... Read full Story

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Kathy Hochul’s pander to Zohran Mamdani and his socialists is beyond pathetic

By New York Post | Post Editorial Board | 10/28/2025 12:30 AM

Hochul should take the Forest Hills rally to heart: These radicals aren't her friends, and the silent majority wants her to stand up to them. ... Read full Story

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Deep Antarctic waters hold geometric communities of fish nests

by Science News | Oct 29 2025

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13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

connecticut

CT Democrats targeting open Republican municipal seats

by CT Mirror | Nov 02 2025

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Borderlands Mexico: Averitt expands San Antonio terminal to meet nearshoring demand

by FreightWaves | Nov 02 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

football

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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Fortnite Is Down: When Will Fortnite Servers Be Online For Simpsons Season?

by GameSpot | Nov 01 2025

golf

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

by NY Times | Sep 25 2025

lifestyle

Exclusive: Ego Nwodim reveals career update after SNL exit

by Hello! Magazine | Nov 02 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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NJ Spotlight News special edition — ‘Painting Community’: October 31, 2025

by NJ Spotlight | Oct 31 2025

people

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

by marca.com | Nov 02 2025

politics

Hegseth: Military strikes alleged drug vessel in Caribbean, killing 3

by The Hill | Nov 02 2025

soccer

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

by Yahoo Sports | Oct 20 2025

travel

Up for some adventure in 2026? Find yours for every month of the year.

by The Travel Magazine | 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.

Best of the Babylon Bee: GOP donates $50 million to Kamala Harris’ 2028 campaign

A new study just exposed the corruption behind America's homelessness crisis

California restaurants choke on new allergen menu mandate amid compliance concerns and costs

Here's what Donald Trump and Joe Biden have in common on energy policy

Michael Goodwin: Andrew Cuomo has my vote for NYC mayor – the Big Apple cannot afford a Mamdani mistake

Remembering the many visits with Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit

Gifted & Talented programs are what true progress is all about

Mamdani’s 9/11 crocodile tears reveal his callow self-regard — and total unfitness for office

A Mayor Mamdani would OBVIOUSLY be far worse than Bill de Blasio

Leftist madness infected my Connecticut town council — now I’m at risk

Bill Gates sees the light on global warming — but will lefty climate warriors follow suit?

NYC mayoral election looms: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 29, 2025

The silliest media scandal ever, Mamdani could doom Democrats, and more from Fox News Opinion

As I walk across America, Thomas Sowell’s warning still echoes today

I’m Abigail Spanberger. This is why I want Virginia’s vote for governor

MORNING GLORY: Which way Gotham?

LIZ PEEK: How the left's embrace of Mamdani could doom Democrats nationwide

My teachers union calls it representation. I say there are $114 million reasons to sue them

Mamdani’s main victims, trans demands warp reality and other commentary

Kathy Hochul’s pander to Zohran Mamdani and his socialists is beyond pathetic

Deep Antarctic waters hold geometric communities of fish nests

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

CT Democrats targeting open Republican municipal seats

Borderlands Mexico: Averitt expands San Antonio terminal to meet nearshoring demand

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

Fortnite Is Down: When Will Fortnite Servers Be Online For Simpsons Season?

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

Exclusive: Ego Nwodim reveals career update after SNL exit

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

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

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

Hegseth: Military strikes alleged drug vessel in Caribbean, killing 3

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

Up for some adventure in 2026? Find yours for every month of the year.

Word of the Day

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