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Gabby Williams scored 25 points with 11 rebounds and five assists as the Golden State Valkyries beat the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 71-60 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals at Chase Center, putting the Aces on upset alert.[25410] Kiah Stokes added 14 rebounds and three blocks for Golden State as the Valkyries took a 1-0 series lead.[25410]
In Orlando, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, the Florida woman accused of firing a rifle at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Los Angeles home in March, was found mentally competent to stand trial by a judge on Sept. 29 and was then indicted by a grand jury on 14 felonies including attempted murder, with her plea entered in court proceedings the following day.[25408] The unsealed indictment escalates charges against Ortiz as the legal process moves forward.[25408]
The Living Legends Foundation marked its 35th anniversary by honoring the behind-the-scenes architects of Black music, recognizing executives, broadcasters, promoters, attorneys, producers, entrepreneurs and visionaries who helped shape records, radio moments, tours and culture-shifting careers for generations, according to the Foundation’s account of its work over three and a half decades.[25406] Chaka Khan served as the Foundation’s Honorary Ambassador and Q Parker of 112 was Honorary Gala Chair for the milestone Living Legends Foundation celebration, highlighting the organization’s effort to recognize trailblazers behind Black music, media and culture.[25397][25406]
Black Baptist pastors weighed in on the introduction of Waymo robotaxis with some opposing the technology over concerns about jobs and the importance of human connection while another pastor suggested the vehicles could help reduce bias, illustrating a divide in faith communities about automation and its social impacts.[25407]
In Las Vegas, Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice left his Week 4 game against the Raiders with a left hamstring injury after pulling up following a quick pass from Patrick Mahomes, and he was listed questionable to return.[25405] Rice, 26, grabbed the back of his leg after the play, a moment that shifted concern onto the Chiefs’ receiving corps and their immediate plans for the game.[25405]
Halle Berry faces new court limits on her time with her 12-year-old son after a Los Angeles County judge granted a temporary order at the request of her ex-husband Olivier Martinez, adding fresh restrictions ahead of a pivotal October custody hearing and involving serious allegations from Martinez.[25404]
A Chilean supplier expanded a recall of frozen organic berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s over possible E. coli O145 contamination, with the FDA naming Great Value frozen organic blueberries and Great Value frozen berry blend among the products pulled from stores in 30 states and Puerto Rico.[25402] The recall broadened the list of affected products as authorities worked to alert consumers about the contamination risk.[25402]
Venus retrograde began Oct. 3 in Scorpio and is scheduled to last until Nov. 13, slipping back into Libra on Oct. 25, with astrologers saying that love, money and self-worth may feel more intense for many people during the week of Oct. 4 to 10 and that a moon in Leo could stir pride and jealousy early in the week.[25403]
At a campaign rally in Ohio, President Donald Trump spotted CNN’s Kaitlan Collins in the crowd and directed a personal tirade at her, prompting boos from the audience while camera shots highlighted other attendees’ reactions to the scene.[25401]
Doja Cat’s ‘Tour Ma Vie’ show in Chicago at the United Center was praised as a masterclass that blended hits, dancing and bold showmanship and featured special guest Latto, earning a strong review of the performance.[25398]
A series of NFL injuries raised alarm around Week 4 games as Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not return to the second half of a game against the Tennessee Titans with an ankle injury and was listed questionable to return, and star Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase left his matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars to be evaluated for a concussion.[25393][25383] The Buffalo Bills also faced concern after wide receiver DJ Moore exited their Week 4 game against the New England Patriots with a shoulder issue and was listed questionable to return, creating ripple effects for offensive planning in multiple teams’ games.[25389]
Veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney expressed eagerness to face his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, after joining the Houston Texans, marking a personal subplot ahead of their Week 4 matchup, while Jadeveon’s counterpart Christian Gonzalez of the New England Patriots outlined strategies to slow Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen for his team’s AFC East showdown.[25395][25386]
Two twin doctors, Travan and Travis Jasper, returned to Richmond to co-direct a hospital emergency department after growing up in poverty and pursuing medicine together, illustrating a story of shared ambition and community service.[25387]
A North Carolina case left families furious after the son of a sheriff’s captain, charged in an e-bike crash that killed two Black residents of Wilson, faced court proceedings that did not satisfy victims’ families, according to coverage of the trial and its aftermath.[25382]
An international entertainment controversy unfolded as promoters for Ye’s Russia shows faced a St. Petersburg police inquiry amid ticket holders’ complaints about unanswered refund requests, while the rapper himself remained publicly silent on the issue.[25385]
News outlets offered brief roundups of other developments including Jada Pinkett Smith seeking a mental exam, LeBron James making a notable play, a violent ComplexCon brawl leaving several injured, celebrity parenting details from Kim Kardashian about her use of five nannies for her four children, Victoria Monét clarifying comments about Drake, and cultural coverage like Angela Bassett’s career and Jimmy Kimmel’s public jabs with Donald Trump, reflecting a wide array of entertainment and social headlines circulating in recent days.[25400][25394][25396][25399][25390]
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A straight forward algorithm determines what comes to the top
The algorithm for what you see is the same for all users and entries.
The math that positions the articles is as follows:
(likes - dislikes) - (TIMESTAMPDIFF(MINUTE, s.date_added, NOW()) / 60) + number_of_distinct_comment_users
(likes - dislikes)
This captures how positively the community feels about the story:
This is the baseline of how users rate the content.
- (TIMESTAMPDIFF(MINUTE, s.date_added, NOW()) / 60)
This portion subtracts points as the story gets older:
Purpose: This keeps newer stories competitive. Older stories gradually drop unless they are constantly receiving likes, dislikes, or comments.
+ number_of_distinct_comment_users
This adds points based on how many unique people have commented on the story:
It rewards breadth of engagement, not spam or one person talking a lot.
Purpose: This helps surface stories that spark real discussion.
Afronary aims to reflect the pulse of the community and not the bias of its developers.
A system of hash tags can be used to categorize and find local resources. eg Search hashtags for #soulfood #southchicago
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Hashtag system makes it easy to explore everything from cultural insights to local services — like #soulfood in #southchicago.
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Large Screen devices give you access to voting, comments,add links and chat.