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The 10 Best Swords in Middle-earth, Ranked by Power

  • The ranking weighs swords’ histories as well as their powers.
  • Herugrim symbolises the endurance of Rohan’s kings.
  • Sting glows when orcs are near.

Tolkien’s Middle-earth contains many storied weapons, and this ranking compares ten swords by their power and impact. The article argues that a sword’s importance can come from its history and symbolism as well as its magical abilities. The excerpt describes four blades: Herugrim, the sword of Rohan’s kings,…

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The full setlist from Aerosmith’s second night in Hollywood

  • Aerosmith played the second Hollywood Bowl show.
  • Steven Tyler pushed back on claims it was their finale.
  • Run-DMC joined Aerosmith for “Walk This Way”.

Aerosmith completed the second of two “Aerosmith & Friends’ California: Dream On” concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. After comedian Bill Burr sparked confusion by saying the shows would be the band’s last, Steven Tyler told the crowd that Aerosmith would endure, leaving their future open.…

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Democrats edge out Republicans in 7 heated Senate races: NYT polls 

  • Democrats led in seven final Senate polls, including by 11 points in Michigan and seven in Texas.
  • Five of the seven races remained close enough for sampling error to affect the apparent lead.
  • Democrats needed a net gain of four seats to win Senate control.

Final polls published on 1 November by The New York Times and Siena University put Democratic candidates ahead in seven closely watched US Senate races. Their leads ranged from 11 percentage points in Michigan and seven in Texas to two in Alaska and one in Iowa. Democrats also…

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Newsom on possible Democrat ‘tsunami’ on Election Day: ‘That’s a word I haven’t used lightly’

  • Newsom said a sweeping Democratic midterm victory was possible.
  • He acknowledged uncertainty in the Senate races.
  • Republican Mike Lawler rejected the ‘tsunami’ prediction.

California Governor Gavin Newsom said ahead of the 3 November 2026 US midterm elections that Democrats could achieve a sweeping victory and regain control of one or both chambers of Congress. Speaking on a Sunday election preview programme, he said a ‘blue tsunami’ was possible and that he…

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Chicago dogs and owners parade in Halloween costumes at annual event

  • Chicago hosted its 39th Streeterville pet Halloween parade.
  • Dogs and owners turned out in themed costumes.
  • The event included a parade and costume contest.

Dogs and their owners dressed in themed costumes for Chicago’s 39th annual Streeterville Dog (and Cat) Halloween Party & Parade. The event brought together costumed pets and people for a parade and costume contest. The gathering took place on Saturday in the sculpture garden of the Museum of…

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Sanders says what Democrats did in Alaska “seems to be pretty dumb”

  • Sanders called the reported ballot tactic “pretty dumb” but said it was legal.
  • Two candidates named Dan Sullivan appeared in Alaska’s Senate race.
  • The dispute has drawn federal scrutiny ahead of the result.

US senator Bernie Sanders criticised an alleged Democratic effort to influence Alaska’s Senate ballot, saying it “seems to me to be pretty dumb”. Speaking on 1 November, he was responding to reports that Democratic operatives helped recruit a retired teacher named Dan Sullivan to run in the same…

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How Dick Clark robbed Simon and Garfunkel of their first $221 pay packet

  • Simon said Clark kept the duo’s first performance cheques.
  • The payment was reportedly $221 per performer.
  • They appeared as Tom and Jerry in 1957.

Paul Simon said Dick Clark kept the $221 performance cheque that Simon and Art Garfunkel expected to receive for appearing on *American Bandstand*. The story matters because it contrasts the show’s role in promoting young musicians with Simon’s account that performers had to hand Clark their cheques. The…

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Egypt seeks return of priest Nekht’s remains from Glasgow museum

  • Egypt has requested Nekht’s remains from Glasgow.
  • The mummy was removed over consent concerns.
  • Bronze Age remains are also due to leave display.

Glasgow Life has received a request from Egyptian authorities to return the 4,000-year-old remains of Nekht, an ancient Egyptian priest previously displayed at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The request follows the museum’s decision to remove the remains from public view over concerns about the deceased’s lack of…

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5 US destinations named to Best of World travel list for 2027 by National Geographic

  • Five US destinations feature on National Geographic’s 2027 travel list.
  • The choices span lakeside city breaks, California’s coast and the Ozarks.
  • Madison has more than 200 miles of trails and bikeways.

National Geographic has named five US destinations among the 25 places on its Best of the World list for 2027. The selections highlight outdoor activities, local food and arts, giving travellers options beyond the country’s better-known city breaks. The article describes Madison, Wisconsin, for its lakes, trails and…

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Sullivan: ‘I’m going to accept the election results’

  • Sullivan said he would accept the Alaska Senate result even if he lost.
  • A second candidate named Dan Sullivan has fuelled allegations of voter confusion.
  • A judge dismissed a federal bid to delay certification in the event of a narrow Republican defeat.

Republican senator Dan Sullivan said he would accept the result of Alaska’s Senate election even if he lost to Democrat Mary Peltola. Asked on CNN’s State of the Union on 1 November whether he would accept the result only if he won, Sullivan replied: “No, I’m going to…

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