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Dream roll past Valkyries forcing winner-takes-all Game 7 at Chase Center

Despite the Golden State Valkyries' final-minute push in Game 6, the Atlanta Dream took care of business to force a winner-take-all matchup at Chase Center on Saturday.

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Candy prices climb ahead of Halloween as families look for savings

As Halloween approaches, some Chicago-area shoppers are looking for ways to stretch their budgets as the cost of candy and costumes rises.

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This Bay Area Costco is getting a larger, upgraded site with limited specialty items on sale to celebrate

A Bay Area Costco is getting an upgrade. The store will relocate to a new site with specialty items to mark the grand opening.

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Hollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

24/7 LiveSan FranciscoEast BaySouth BayPeninsulaNorth Bay ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTHollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86Stewart's death was announced by his family, who said the actor died Wednesday.ByShafiq Najib Thursday, October 29, 2026 9:03PMStewart died after a "brief and poignant...

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Patrick Stewart, of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, an actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Thursday.

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DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery

DoorDash has offered $17B to Instacart to supercharge its grocery-delivery business.

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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.2 billion this week

Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.2 billion. Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $463 million and Saturday’s Powerball is an estimated $760 million.

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Brewers beat the Rays in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade. Young ace Jacob Misiorowski threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings of two-hit ball, rookie...

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Alco Iron & Metal in San Leandro to pay $1.5M enforcement judgment

article An overhead shot of the scrap yard at Alco Iron & Metal in San Leandro. The Brief San Leandro metal recycling company, Alco Iron & Metal, must pay nearly $1.5 million to the state of California following "repeated violations" of a hazardous waste law, the Department of Toxic Substances...

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