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Amazon's October Prime Day is on: Shop the 50+ best early deals
The rumors were true: Amazon announced that a second Prime Day 2022, called the Prime Early Access Sale, is on Tuesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

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Carmen Dell’Orefice, oldest living supermodel at 91, poses nude in stunning photoshoot: 'We're not finished until the day we’re finished'
"You learn something from the day before, and you're constantly changing yourself like the hands of a clock," Dell'Orefice said.

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Sources: Draymond Green, Jordan Poole altercation boiling since training camp over contract extension
Both Poole and Green are up for contract extensions, and it appears Poole will receive an extension while Green knows he has to play this season out — playing a part in leading to Green striking Poole, sources said.

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Report: Warriors considering discipline for Draymond Green after he struck Jordan Poole at practice
Green reportedly struck Poole after things got heated at Warriors practice.

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MLB playoff power rankings: Who are the most dangerous teams on the path to the World Series?
All 12 playoff clubs, ranked from most to least dangerous.

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Ex-'Bachelor' contestant, Sports Illustrated reporter congratulates husband on snagging Aaron Judge's home run ball
The husband of another sports reporter grabbed Judge's 61st home run ball. What are the odds?

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Fantasy Football: Players to drop for your Week 5 waiver wire pickups
It's time to audit those fantasy rosters. Jennifer Eakins suggests five players to consider cutting to make room for your Week 5 pickups.

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Shocking TikTok reveals what can happen when you sleep with your bedroom door closed: ‘New fear unlocked’
TikTokers had no idea that closing your bedroom door could have such an impact.

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Fantasy Football Trade Values: Why it might be time to deal a star receiver
Trade season is here for most fantasy football leagues. Which players should we be targeting in deals and who should we be looking to move?

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Bridesmaid accused of trying to 'upstage' bride after altering dress one week before wedding: '[It's] not about you!'
A bridesmaid on TikTok is facing unexpected backlash after sharing how she altered her bridesmaid dress for her friend's wedding.

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Former 'Scrubs' and 'Californication' producer Eric Weinberg charged with 18 counts of sexual abuse and assault
A co-executive producer and writer for the 2000s TV comedy "Scrubs" was arrested Tuesday and charged with 18 counts of sexual abuse and assault by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

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Did she or didn't she? Breaking down the cheating allegation and $269K hand rocking the poker world
The high-stakes scandal involves RFID sensors and an alleged vibrating device alongside accusations of bullying, sexism and coercion.

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Ukraine-Russia war: The latest maps and key developments
One month after their counteroffensive began, Ukrainian forces have gained significant ground following months of Russia’s advances in the south and east of the country.

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Homeowner kicks out sister-in-law for touching garden: ‘I told her to pack her bags’
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Florence Pugh stuns in see-through Valentino crop top: 'Trust the button'
Florence Pugh is still all about freeing the nipple and looking good while doing it.

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Ayesha Curry is the 'finest woman alive' wearing mom jeans in Paris: 'So pretty'
The Toronto-born actress showed off her natural sense of style on a trip to the city of love.

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People taking the popular weight-loss drug semaglutide say it’s ‘seamless.’ Experts weigh in
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MLB playoff schedule: Wild-card game times, broadcast info, dates for division series, LCS and World Series
The 2022 MLB season is advancing into a brave new world, a 12-team postseason bracket that will decide a champion over the next month.

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Russia forced to delay enlisting 120,000 conscripts due to 'lack of resources'
Moscow has had to push back its annual autumn conscription due to lack of capacity to train and equip its forces.

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Fantasy Football: Five matchups to exploit in Week 5
Looking for a leg up on the fantasy competition in Week 5? Consider taking advantage of these five key matchups.

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Woman's 'daunting' list of rules for first dates divides TikTok: 'It's just embarrassing'
A YouTuber is causing a frenzy on TikTok after she posted her list of dating rules to the platform.

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Woman shares 'red flag' voicemails she got from date who stood her up: 'Watch out for him'
A woman whose date made her wait for over half an hour shared a story time on TikTok about the follow-up voicemails the guy left her.

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Hilarious toddler denies stealing a cookie when dad questions her
"There's nothing in my mouth..."

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A's catcher Stephen Vogt overjoyed after hitting home run in his final MLB at-bat
Check out this reaction.

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'Very bizarre': Amelia Gray Hamlin's Yeezy show look has fans divided
Amelia Gray Hamlin's latest runway look has fans doing a double take.

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These are the 5 shoe trends you’re going to see everywhere this fall and winter
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Dedee Pfeiffer says 'being Michelle Pfeiffer’s sister' was not the reason behind her addiction: 'No, no and no'
"I think people would love to say that being Michelle Pfeiffer’s sister has anything to do with any of my issues, and — excuse me — I can tell you right now: no, no and no," the "Big Sky" actress said.

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Fantasy Football Six-Pack: More bad news for Kyle Pitts
Andy Behrens pops open a six-pack of NFL stats to know heading into Week 5 of the fantasy football season.

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Dad surprised by daughter's reaction after he captures 'creature' in her bathroom: 'He saved your entire family'
A woman was left "absolutely howling" after her father mistook her fake lashes for something far more sinister.

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Fantasy Football: Best Wide Receiver rankings for Week 5
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Andy Cohen blasts 'The Talk' co-hosts: 'There is one person carrying the show'
Jerry O’Connell was a guest on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen," Monday, where he found himself defending his co-workers.

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Herschel Walker Abortion Accuser Drops Another Bombshell
The Republican U.S. Senate candidate claimed to have no idea who the woman could be. But apparently she's the mother of one of his kids.

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Harris, Secret Service director concerned over Monday motorcade accident
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Trump said the FBI found classified documents at his home because federal workers packed them. But emails Bloomberg got show boxes were already packed when movers arrived.
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Sheriff: Teacher in Iredell County accused of sending nude image, video to student
A teacher in Iredell County is accused of sending a nude image and sexually explicit video of herself to a student, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Putin’s Dueling Foot Soldiers Are Now Apparently Killing Each Other Off
AFP via GettyWhile Ukraine’s military has been successfully chasing Russian troops out of one territory after another, Vladimir Putin’s foot soldiers have apparently been turning their weapons on each other as the Russian leader’s “special military operation” continues to come apart at the seams in spectacular fashion.The Kremlin’s flailing bid to get an edge on the battlefield by deploying mercenaries from the Wagner Group—which now includes hundreds of prison inmates—has reportedly backfired a

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King Charles' Nickname for Meghan Markle Was Revealed in a Bombshell-Filled Royal Book
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Christian Bale confirms he defended Amy Adams from 'American Hustle' director
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U.S. aims to turn island nation into a weapons depot

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