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Long-Delayed China-North Korea Bridge Expected Open Thursday — 1dThe New Yalu River Bridge opens Oct. 15, 2026—12 years after its 2014 completion left the 3,024-meter China-North Korea crossing unused.

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Marcus Bell Twelve years sitting empty seems like a huge waste of money on both sides. Hope it actually leads to more stable relations now.

Inflation, AI Fears Drive US Stock SelloffFinance — 13hSeptember CPI rose 3.7% as core inflation beat forecasts; S&P 500 fell 1.1%, Nasdaq 1.9%, and CoreWeave bonds yielded above 15% distress levels.

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Maya Lindstrom Chipmakers are getting hit because all that borrowed money for data centers may not pay off fast enough despite the demand.

Lillard Scores 15 in Trail Blazers Return — 1dDamian Lillard scored 15 points in 19 minutes in his first game back from a 2025 Achilles rupture as Portland beat Golden State 123-118; he said he felt “back home.”

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Priya Raman Lillard looked rusty but the minutes restriction makes sense after that Achilles tear, and Portland got the win they needed.

Clarkson, Brooklyn Shop Dispute Bird’s $15,000 Price — 3dKelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn shop employee treated her as if she couldn’t afford its merchandise, quoted $15,000 for a singing mechanical bird and offered to find something comparable; she accused the store of lying after it said the bird was attached to the wall and never for sale. Art of Play acknowledged that feeling judged in a shop would resonate with customers, while saying it was overwhelmed by backlash from people who had not visited.

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Malaysian Court Rejects Najib’s 1MDB Sentence Stay — 20hKuala Lumpur High Court on Oct. 14 dismissed Najib Razak's bid to stay a 15-year sentence and RM11.38 billion fine in an RM2.28 billion 1MDB case.

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Jared Kim The court was right to deny any delay since no special circumstances were shown for the 1MDB case.

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.

FaithTap shares John 15:13 from New International Version — 1dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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IJR posts Romans 15:4 on hope through scriptural enduranceCommunity — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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US sanctions 15 in Northeast Cartel business network — 1dUS Treasury sanctioned 4 individuals and 11 entities tied to Cartel del Noreste on Oct. 13, 2026, calling it the largest action yet against the cartel's financial network.

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Sam Okafor I doubt these steps alone will shrink the cartel's influence much without more pressure on both sides.

Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgarian coast as Radev summons Russian ambassador3 sources — 1dOne ship sank and all 15 Chelsea 3 crew were rescued after drones hit two merchant vessels off Bulgaria; Radev summoned Russia's ambassador.

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Derek Foss If the drones came from Russian forces, Radev's move is the least they should do to protect their coastline and shipping.

Bulgaria PM Says Drones Sank One of Two Black Sea Ships — 1dDrones hit two ships off Bulgaria overnight into Oct. 13, 2026, sinking one; all 15 Chelsea 3 crew rescued after three-drone strike, PM Radev says.

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Multan Train Derailment Kills Four, Injures 30 — 2dRehman Baba Express derailed near Multan around 5:15 a.m. Tuesday; reports cite four or five dead and about 30 injured as rescue work continued.

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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.

“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.” — Romans 15:4, New Community — 2dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders 15%Business — 5dApple cut iPhone 18 Pro component orders 15%–20%, Nikkei Asia reported, after a $100 price hike; one source called them just too expensive for a smartphone.

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Multiple men arrested in sexual abuse investigationsHealth — 2dAuthorities reported several separate arrests in investigations involving alleged sexual abuse or assault of minors in South Carolina, Oregon, Alaska and Hopkins County. The cases include allegations involving a 15-year-old in Portland and a minor in Napakiak; investigations remain ongoing in some cases.

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“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 — 1dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Unitas Award names 15 quarterback semifinalists — 6dWashington quarterback Williams and Texas’ Arch Manning were named among the top 15 contenders for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, which recognizes upperclassmen for excellence on and off the field. Georgia’s Gunner Stockton and Notre Dame’s CJ Carr were also named semifinalists.

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Citroën Unveils Low-Cost Electric 2CV Concept — 3dCitroën has unveiled a retro-styled electric 2CV concept previewing a European-built production car planned for 2028, with a target price of about €15,000. The compact, lightweight EV is intended to revive the original’s affordable, practical spirit, though production specifications such as battery size and range have not been announced.

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Gold Miners Plan Virtual Investor Conference Presentations — 2dGranada Gold, Gold Terra, Newcore Gold and Star Gold announced presentations at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference on Oct. 14–15, 2026. The online sessions will let investors hear company updates and ask questions in real time.

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“But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” — Psalms 86:15, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyri — 3dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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““The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” — Exodus 15:2, New International Version Holy Bible, — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” — Colossians 3:15, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Versi — 3dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Djibouti Boat Capsize Kills 109, Leaves 116 Missing — 3dAt least 109 migrants, including 15 children, died and about 116 remain missing after a boat carrying roughly 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen capsized near Obock. More than 80 people survived, and rescue and aid efforts are underway as the IOM warns of the dangers along the migration route.

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Don Omar Tickets Offered for Washington ConcertEntertainment — 3dA radio contest is offering up to five winners two floor tickets to Don Omar’s October 15 concert in Washington, D.C.; entrants must call as the ninth caller when prompted and use a compatible mobile ticketing app to redeem tickets.

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US Holiday Travel Faces Rising Cost PressuresTravel — 2dRising airfares and other travel costs are pushing Americans to reconsider Thanksgiving and Christmas trips: fewer say they plan to travel, and some are weighing cheaper options or cutting trips short. Hawaii is already seeing holiday hotel bookings about 15% behind last year, while airfare increases are making some travelers rethink flights or who can join family vacations.

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