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“As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.” — Psalms 71:14, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by BibCommunity — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.” — Psalms 71:14, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by BibCommunity — 2dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Obituaries remember five people across Wisconsin, TennesseeLifestyle — 3dObituaries published by Racine County Eye remember four Kenosha women who died in October 2026: Doris Jane Carney, 76; Linda Marie Miller, 65; Barbara L. Griffin, 69; and Paula Scott, 71. Their notices highlighted their devotion to family, careers and community, as well as the interests and relationships that shaped their lives.

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Reno Police Search for Missing Endangered MenWorld — 2dReno police are seeking public help locating two missing endangered men: 71-year-old Kevin Hansen, who has medical conditions that may cause confusion, and 88-year-old Jose Cortez-Villa, who experiences memory loss and could be at risk if his conditions go unmanaged. Both were last seen in Reno, and anyone with information is urged to contact police or submit a tip to Secret Witness.

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Man Charged After Fatal Fenton Road-Rage ShootingWorld — 3dA road-rage confrontation in Fenton, Missouri, ended with 43-year-old Philip J. Dodson shot and killed; 71-year-old Michael F. Miller was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Investigators say Miller admitted to the shooting, and authorities consider the incident isolated with no ongoing threat to the public as they continue reviewing evidence.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Indonesia Ferry Toll Rises to 71, 64 MissingWorld — Sep 27, 2026

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Green Obituaries Span Four StatesGood News — Oct 5, 2026Several men named Green have died: Jeffrey Green, 63, was an Army veteran and longtime sales professional; radio host Rick Green, 74, spent more than 40 years at Rochelle stations; Pastor David Green, 71, led Gregg Chapel C.M.E. Church; and Darrell Green, 62, was a retired industrial maintenance technician and active church member.

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Police Search Missing Elderly Men in Three CitiesWorld — Oct 6, 2026Police are seeking public help to find three older men: 71-year-old Pedro Padilla-Castillo in Tucson, 74-year-old Freddie Hatfield in Grover Beach, and a 78-year-old man in Virginia Beach. Authorities say Hatfield has medical conditions and may become disoriented, while the Virginia Beach man is considered critically missing.

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Utah Judge Grants Bail to Death Row Inmate After DNA Exclusion — Sep 28, 2026DNA exclusion frees Utah death-row inmate Douglas Stewart Carter, 71, on bail after decades in the 1985 Eva Olesen killing.

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Derek Foss Hard to see how the original conviction stood this long if the DNA clears him completely.

Wrong-Way Crashes Kill One, Injure TrooperAuto — Oct 4, 2026Wrong-way driving incidents in Oregon, Virginia and Arizona involved suspected impaired drivers: an Oregon wrong-way driver died in a crash while the other driver was arrested on a DUII charge; in Virginia, a 71-year-old man was arrested after a head-on collision injured a state trooper. In Flagstaff, a woman suspected of DUI was arrested after striking a patrol vehicle.

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Valkyries Beat Aces, Take 2-0 Semifinal Lead — Oct 5, 2026Golden State beat Las Vegas 71-60 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, holding the Aces to a season-low while dominating the boards 52-25; former Aces center Kiah Stokes had 14 rebounds, and Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 25 points. A’ja Wilson scored 24 but managed only four rebounds on inefficient shooting, as Las Vegas also faced injury and depth concerns heading into Game 2.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

French Student Protests Draw 71,500 Thursday — Oct 2, 2026French high-school protests over teacher shortages, crowded classrooms, long schedules and poor facilities have led to school blockades and clashes with police, prompting accusations of excessive force and government claims that the hard left has fueled unrest. While many students and commentators blame deteriorating public services, critics of that account point to rising per-pupil spending and argue that the causes are more complex.

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Utah prosecutors drop death bid after DNA exclusion — Sep 24, 2026Utah prosecutors on Wednesday withdrew the death penalty against Douglas Stewart Carter, 71, after Tuesday DNA excluded him from doorknob blood and knife-handle material in the 1985 Eva Olesen murder.

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UNICEF report says 1.5 million Pakistani children faced online sexual abuse — Sep 21, 2026UNICEF: about 1.5 million Pakistani children aged 12-17 faced online sexual abuse in one year; 85% of perpetrators were known to them and 71% told no one.

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Dana Whitfield One and a half million children in a single year is unacceptable and demands stronger online protections at home.

SSR Mining plans $712M Roxmore acquisitionBusiness — 1dSSR Mining agreed to buy Roxmore for C$6.75 a share cash plus spinout stock; sources put the package near C$712 million or $464 million as shares fell premarket.

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Tom Gallagher The $464 million US price for Roxmore assets might work if production ramps fast enough to cover it.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Average FICO Expected at 715, Debt Risks Rise — Sep 21, 2026Across multiple reports, the average FICO score is around 715 in 2026 with a slight dip, while credit behavior is driven by higher utilization and persistent delinquencies rather than a collapse in scores. Experts stress that lenders look beyond credit scores for big decisions like housing loans, and that carrying a small balance does not boost scores; regular use and on-time payments with low utilization are what build credit.

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Credit Acceptance Agrees to $710 Million Auto-Lending Settlement — Sep 17, 2026Credit Acceptance agreed to a roughly $710 million multistate auto-lending settlement, with $634 million in debt forgiveness for more than 55,000 borrowers and no admission of liability.

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Rachel Meyers Forgiving that much debt shows how many of these loans were unaffordable from the start.

BetMGM Q3 Revenue Rises 7%, EBITDA Jumps 112% — 1dBetMGM Q3 net revenue rose 7% to $710 million and adjusted EBITDA jumped 112% from $41 million, even as monthly active players fell 3% to 878,000.

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Rachel Meyers BetMGM's ability to more than double EBITDA despite fewer players shows smart cost control and better player quality.

Illinois Fairs Top 1 Million Visitors Again — Oct 6, 2026Illinois' two state fairs topped 1 million visitors for a second straight year in 2026, with Du Quoin setting a record at 287,058 and Springfield at 714,231.

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France suspends secondary classes nationwide amid protests — Oct 6, 2026France suspended secondary timetables nationwide from October 7 after Lecornu reported 215 pupils, 85 staff and 715 officers injured; he said attacking a teacher does not help replace teachers.

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Reported September Short Interest Swings Across Five SecuritiesFinance — Sep 26, 2026September short interest diverged across the five securities: Sky Quarry’s rose 116.7%, while it fell 74.9% for CBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund, 87% for Harbor International Compounders ETF, 60.7% for Calbee and 71.4% for Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. II.

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MLB Attendance Reaches Highest Since 2017Sports — Sep 28, 2026MLB attendance rose for a fourth consecutive year to 71.75 million, its highest total since 2017. The Tampa Bay Rays had the biggest increase after returning to Tropicana Field, while the Los Angeles Dodgers led the league with a team-record 4.03 million fans.

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Board of Peace Plans $2.45 Billion Gaza Recovery — Sep 23, 2026US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is set to unveil a six-month, $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan, outlining 66 projects for temporary housing, debris removal, hospital repairs, economic revival, and a multinational security force, with a broader $71.4 billion required over a decade to fully rebuild Gaza. The proposal faces political hurdles, needing cooperation from Israel and Hamas and coming amid Israel’s elections and ongoing debates over disarmament and ceasefire timing.

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Sam Okafor A multinational security force could help stabilize things during rebuilding, yet it risks turning into another point of conflict without clear disarmament agreements first.

CEPS, DP Poland, PGE Report 2026 EarningsBusiness — Sep 15, 2026CEPS PLC posted a strong half-year with GBP 9 million in sales and GBP 10.98 million in net income, while DP Poland saw a 12% intraday stock rise alongside a quarterly EPS of GBP 0.01 and half-year sales of GBP 30.7 million. PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna reported solid Q2 results with PLN 15,263 million in sales and PLN 2,015 million in net income, six-month sales of PLN 32,716 million and net income of PLN 3,953 million, with DP Poland also noting an insider purchase of 315,000 shares.

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