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Steve Gleason reflects on ALS fight at Superdome 20 years after blocked punt — Oct 5, 2026Steve Gleason’s 2006 blocked punt in the Saints’ first Superdome game after Hurricane Katrina became a symbol of hope for New Orleans and helped bring him a platform to advocate for people with ALS. As the team marks the play’s 20th anniversary, Gleason—diagnosed with ALS in 2011—reflects on his ongoing fight, his work through Team Gleason and the meaning he continues to find in life.

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Dana Whitfield Seeing him still push forward with Team Gleason after all these years makes his story stand out as one of real purpose beyond the field.

Pope Francis Private Diary to Be Published Worldwide in 2026 — Oct 5, 2026A private diary of Pope Francis spanning Dec. 20, 1992 to Aug. 18, 2024 will be published Nov. 24, 2026 in five languages across 94 countries.

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Nicole Hardy Reading entries from the 90s onward might show why he chose certain cardinals for the next conclave.

Quantum-Si demonstrates Proteus 19-amino-acid detectionTech — 6dQuantum-Si said its Proteus program can now detect 19 amino acids and that it is incorporating the capability into a developmental sequencing kit. The company aims to demonstrate detection of all 20 amino acids by year-end 2026 and is targeting a commercial launch in the second quarter of 2027.

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Saints plan 20-year post-Katrina Superdome celebration — Oct 3, 2026The New Orleans Saints are marking the 20th anniversary of their post-Hurricane Katrina return to the Superdome with a celebration during Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. The events honor the 2006 “Domecoming,” including Steve Gleason and Curtis Deloatch, and feature New Orleans musicians and a special halftime show.

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Russian Strikes Kill Dozens in UkrainePolitics — Oct 5, 2026Israelis gathered to mourn the roughly 1,200 people killed in the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack, as residents in affected communities said they were still awaiting a return to normal life amid continued fighting. Separately, Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities killed at least 28 people, including at least 20 in an attack on an apartment building in Pryluky.

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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.

Unaccompanied Children Reach 67% of Europe ArrivalsWorld — Oct 7, 2026More than 20,000 of 31,100 child migrants who reached Europe in 2025 were unaccompanied or separated, 67% of arrivals up from 51% in 2024, a joint UN report found.

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JPMorgan and Qatar Investment Authority eye $20 billion partnership — Sep 21, 2026QIA and JPMorgan Asset Management signed a Sept. 21, 2026 MOU for a $20B partnership: $15B equities mandate and $5B U.S. middle-market financing.

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Priya Raman This scale of Qatari capital flowing into US middle market loans should help smaller companies access better financing terms.

Taboola Securities Lawsuit Sets October 20 Lead Deadline — Sep 17, 2026Multiple securities lawsuits have been filed against Taboola.com Ltd. for alleged misleading disclosures about low-quality publishers and its impact on earnings during May 6, 2026 to August 4, 2026, with a lead plaintiff deadline of October 20, 2026. Law firms including Rosen Law, Levi & Korsinsky, Levi & Korsinsky, Bragar Eagel & Squire are seeking investors to join or learn more about pursuing recoveries.

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Securities Lawsuits Set October Deadlines for Three Firms — Sep 15, 2026Investors in GoDaddy, ARS Pharmaceuticals, and Aardvark Therapeutics are being notified of upcoming lead plaintiff deadlines in securities class actions: GoDaddy by October 20, 2026; ARS by October 5, 2026; and Aardvark by October 13, 2026. The lawsuits allege false or misleading statements about product safety and clinical prospects, seeking recovery for affected shareholders.

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Judge orders halt to $20 million DHS ads featuring Trump — 2dA federal judge on Oct. 11, 2026, ordered an immediate halt to nearly $20 million in DHS-funded ads featuring Trump; White House says MAGA PAC will fund future spots without reimbursing taxpayers.

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Phoenix Education Partners Insider Sells 20,303 Shares After ExerciseFinance — 1dPhoenix Education Partners insider John Terrence Woods sold 20,303 shares after exercising options, with the transactions conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in May 2026. He retained 62,682 shares of common stock and 87,569 options.

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Derek Foss Even with a preset plan, seeing an insider unload shares makes me think twice about buying right now.

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.

Character.AI Files Chapter 11 as Disney Bids $20 Million for IP License — 1dCharacter Technologies filed Chapter 11 on October 12, 2026 with Disney as $20 million stalking horse bidder for a non-exclusive perpetual IP license; the platform winds down if no buyer continues it.

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No. 20 Iowa hands Washington third straight loss — 4dNo. 20 Iowa overwhelmed Washington 41-24, building a 27-0 lead as Kamari Moulton rushed for more than 200 yards and backup quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski threw three touchdown passes. Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. left with an injury, and although Elijah Brown threw three touchdown passes in relief, the Huskies fell to 0-3 in Big Ten play.

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Conferences, Networks Announce 2026-27 Basketball SchedulesSports — Oct 7, 2026Texas A&M announced its 2026-27 men’s basketball television schedule, while the West Coast Conference set a 16-game league slate beginning Jan. 2. HBCU GO will carry 20 SWAC men’s and women’s basketball games from Jan. 2 through March 4, featuring conference rivalries and doubleheaders.

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BETR Faces Shareholder Class Action LawsuitBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Investors have filed a securities class action against Better Home & Finance, alleging the company misled shareholders about slowing loan conversions and the likelihood of meeting its $1 billion monthly loan-volume target. The allegations center on assurances made before the target was deferred on May 7, 2026, when shares fell sharply; investors have until November 20, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status.

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

Kidnappers Sentenced in Missouri, Alabama CasesWorld — Oct 5, 2026Amarion Dewayne Jackson, 20, was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for kidnapping a Tuscaloosa man at gunpoint over another person’s unpaid drug debt. The victim was recovered unharmed, and Jackson’s co-defendant, Korbyn Markeith Williams, is scheduled for sentencing in January 2027.

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AEVEX Faces Suit Over Alleged IPO Lockup MisstatementsBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Investors have filed a securities class action against AEVEX, alleging the company and executives misrepresented a 180-day lockup while concealing a plan to let its controlling shareholder sell shares early after the IPO. The suit covers investors who bought shares from April 17 through June 4, 2026; investors seeking lead-plaintiff status must apply by October 20, 2026.

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Pete Hegseth to cut 20 percent of generals and admirals — Sep 29, 2026Pete Hegseth approved plans to cut general and flag officer positions by up to 20%, with Army, Navy, Air Force and joint groups to finish by January 1, 2027.

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Sam Okafor Reducing flag officers is fine but they need to keep enough experienced leaders for joint operations.

MacArthur names 20 fellows, awards $800,000 each — Sep 29, 2026The MacArthur Foundation named 20 artists, scientists and scholars to its 2026 fellowship class, each receiving $800,000 in unrestricted support over five years. The honorees include Black creatives and researchers, Illinois scientists Kaiyu Guan and Vincenzo Vitelli, cognitive scientist Felipe De Brigard and forensic anthropologist Kate Spradley, whose work spans the arts, climate and agriculture, memory, and migrant identification.

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Sharks name 20-year-old Macklin Celebrini youngest captain in franchise history — Sep 25, 2026Sharks named 20-year-old Macklin Celebrini captain on Sept. 25, 2026, the youngest in franchise history; Joe Thornton presented the 'C'.

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Sam Okafor This is a smart bet on Celebrini leading their rebuild from the start.

Ha*Ash announces 18-city 2027 North American tour — Sep 21, 2026Ha*Ash has announced the No Me Hablen de Amor – Gira 2027 tour, an 18-city North American run starting April 20 in Toronto and ending May 22 in Miami Beach, with Las Vegas among the stops. Presales begin September 22 through Citi Entertainment ahead of a general sale on September 25, promoted by Live Nation.

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Maya Lindstrom Presales via Citi before the 25th general sale should help dedicated fans get tickets.

Vicor raises Q3 royalty growth outlook to over 20 percent — Sep 21, 2026Vicor raised Q3 sequential growth guidance from nearly 10% to more than 20% on VPD royalties after close Sept. 21, 2026; shares rose about 12% after hours.

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Elena Vasquez Raising guidance this late feels like they are catching up to stronger demand. Good for the stock but I would wait to see actual results.

Interparfums Extends Roberto Cavalli Fragrance Rights Through 2046 — Sep 17, 2026Interparfums is extending its global Cavalli fragrance license with Marquee Brands for 20 years, pushing Roberto Cavalli and Just Cavalli into broader global distribution through 2046 and reinforcing the brand’s prestige fragrance strategy. At the same time, the company inks an exclusive India distribution deal with Global SS Beauty Brands to bring its portfolio of prestige fragrances to Indian consumers and expand market presence in a key growth market.

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Waymo Plans Singapore Robotaxi Launch in 2028 — Sep 18, 2026Waymo plans fully autonomous ride-hailing in Singapore in 2028, its first Southeast Asia market, after more than 20 million autonomous rides.

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Elena Vasquez Singapore's dense traffic and strict rules will be a real test for Waymo's self-driving tech by 2028.