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Orélien denies AI in bestseller after Goncourt removes it from shortlistEntertainment — 1dOrélien denied AI wrote C'était ça ou mourir after Goncourt dropped it from its shortlist; he admitted past plagiarism as sales topped 65,000.

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Elena Vasquez If an AI flag got it pulled, the prize committee did the right thing by acting quickly.

Obituaries remember five people across Wisconsin, TennesseeLifestyle — 2dObituaries 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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Mitchell, Bridgeman Share Baycurrent Lead in Japan — 5dMitchell shot six birdies on his first nine and a 65 to share the 11-under lead with Bridgeman at the Baycurrent Classic; Kohles carded a 62 with a 29 front nine.

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Local food initiatives span US communitiesLifestyle — 2dAcross several communities, local food initiatives are connecting farms with consumers: St. Johns County approved $65,000 for a pilot bringing fresh, locally sourced meals to daycares, while Knoxville’s Beardsley Community Farm grows and distributes food and teaches agricultural skills. Cincinnati’s Country Fresh market also continues to sell produce from regional farmers alongside its broader grocery offerings.

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Colorado House Candidates Vie for 65 SeatsPolitics — Oct 5, 2026Colorado voters will decide all 65 state House seats this November as Democrats seek to preserve their 43–22 majority, with contests ranging from an effectively uncontested Republican seat to open and competitive races. Candidates’ differing priorities include affordability, housing, energy costs, public safety, education and the state budget.

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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.

A’ja Wilson Wins Record Fifth WNBA MVP — 5dA'ja Wilson won a record fifth WNBA MVP and became the first to three-peat, taking 65 of 74 first-place votes after averaging 26.2 points.

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Poll: 65% Blame Trump for High Costs — Oct 1, 2026An AP-NORC poll found that 65% of U.S. adults blame President Donald Trump’s policies for high prices, while only 17% approve of his handling of the cost of living and 26% approve of his handling of the economy. The findings, amid concerns over tariffs, the Iran war and household costs, could weigh on Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

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Dana Whitfield Those low approval numbers on the economy will make it hard for Republicans to hold seats this fall.

Alfalfa Market Theft Suspect Arrested After Store DamageWorld — Oct 6, 2026A 65-year-old man was arrested in Alfalfa, Oregon, after allegedly stealing from a market, confronting customers and damaging the store with his vehicle; he faces multiple charges, including theft, criminal mischief and resisting arrest. Authorities also say he had recently threatened a deputy’s family and that deputies had responded to 11 calls involving him in two weeks.

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Communist Party reports 60 detained at Moscow rally — Oct 4, 2026Police detained dozens of people at a Communist Party rally in Moscow commemorating the 1993 parliamentary uprising, after demonstrators chanted slogans including “Down with the Tsar” and called for political freedoms. Reports differed on the number detained, with estimates ranging from about 20 to 65.

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Marcus Bell Communists pushing anti-Tsar slogans while demanding freedoms shows they're still out of touch with how Russia has changed since 1993.

Casey Jarvis Opens Two-Shot Lead at St Andrews — Oct 2, 2026Casey Jarvis holed out from 103 yards for eagle and shot 65 at St Andrews to reach 18 under, opening a two-shot Dunhill Links lead.

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Marcus Bell Two shots is a decent cushion at St Andrews but the final round can turn quickly if the wind picks up.

Film Festivals Bring Local, Global Stories to ScreenEntertainment — 6dFilm festivals across Sonora, Boulder, Tucson, Victoria and Santa Fe are showcasing regional and international cinema, with programs spanning documentaries, independent films, true stories and local productions. Highlights include Sonora’s inaugural festival focused on local storytelling, Tucson’s Arizona-connected lineup, Victoria’s Latin American and Spanish film week, Boulder’s true-story selections, and Santa Fe’s international slate of more than 65 features and 100 shorts.

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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.

Standard Chartered Expects ECB December Rate Hike — Oct 2, 2026Standard Chartered reverses its pause call and now expects a December ECB hike of 25bp to 2.75%, citing hotter energy-driven inflation and resilient activity; markets price ~65% odds.

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Nicole Hardy Standard Chartered changing its mind on the pause shows how fast the inflation outlook can shift with new data.

American Adds Three Daily South Bend–O’Hare FlightsTravel — Oct 5, 2026American Airlines has replaced its Landline bus connection between South Bend and Chicago O’Hare with three daily flights on 65-seat CRJ-700 regional jets. The service restores air travel on the 84-mile route, adds competition with United and gives South Bend travelers another connection to American’s broader network.

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Steelers Add Murphy-Bunting, Place Harmon on IR — Oct 5, 2026The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad to reinforce a depleted secondary after trading Joey Porter Jr. and with Jamel Dean sidelined by an ankle injury. The Super Bowl LV champion brings 65 career starts, though he is returning after missing the 2025 season with a torn ACL.

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5E Acquires Searles Valley, Becomes Boron Producer — Oct 7, 20265E Advanced Materials has completed its acquisition of Searles Valley Minerals’ operating assets, turning the company from a development-stage business into a producer with three processing sites, a 257-person workforce and two Southern California minerals operations. 5E says new offtake contracts lift netbacks by more than 65% and its base plan targets about $40 million in annual adjusted EBITDA, with borates, sulfate of potash, lithium and tungsten offering additional potential beyond that plan.

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

Buccaneers Fall to 0-4, Bowles Faces Job Pressure — Oct 4, 2026The Buccaneers fell to 0-4 with a 17-14 loss to the Packers, extending Tampa Bay’s struggles with turnovers, penalties and a sputtering offense. The skid has intensified calls for coach Todd Bowles to be fired, with critics also questioning his decision to pass on a potential 65-yard tying field goal; Bowles has said he must do more and the team needs to correct its mistakes.

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Fleetwood Withdraws From French Open With Illness as Fitzpatrick Leads by Five — Sep 26, 2026Tommy Fleetwood withdrew ill from the $3.75M Open de France at 6-under before Saturday's round; Fitzpatrick leads by five after a 65.

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Rachel Meyers Hope Fleetwood recovers soon but this opens the door for Fitzpatrick to claim the title.

Ronald Koeman’s Wife Bartina Dies at 65 — Sep 16, 2026Bartina Koeman, wife of Ronald Koeman, has died at 65 after a long battle with breast cancer, prompting condolences from Barcelona, the Netherlands, and Koeman’s family. Koeman announced the loss publicly, celebrating Bartina as his beautiful wife and the family’s pillar as tributes poured in from clubs and national teams.

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Novacyt H1 Loss Narrows, Revenue Rises 18% — Sep 30, 2026Novacyt’s liquidity manager bought 44,200 shares and sold 44,422 in September, leaving 65,577 shares in treasury; the company has 72.6 million ordinary shares outstanding. For the first half of 2026, revenue rose 18% to £11.56 million and its net loss narrowed to £5.79 million from £6.34 million a year earlier.

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Derek Foss The liquidity manager trading nearly the same number of shares in and out feels pointless.

UK Charges Rwandan Doctor in First Genocide Case — Sep 21, 2026Dr Vincent Brown, 65, of Islington faces 7 charges as first person charged in the UK over the 1994 Rwandan genocide, due in court Tuesday.

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Elena Vasquez A doctor facing these charges suggests possible abuse of medical roles during the killings, which deserves a full trial.

Tropical Storms Odalys and Fay Form in Pacific and Atlantic — Sep 20, 2026Odalys is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday 1,345 miles off Baja; Fay strengthened to 65 mph southwest of the Azores. Both over open water.

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Sam Okafor El Nino making Pacific storms like Odalys stronger this year feels like a warning for more activity ahead.

Teenagers Among Dozens Dead in Overcrowded Nigerian Detention Cell — Sep 22, 2026Survivors say guards sprayed a substance under a locked cell door holding 65 miners, then ignored pleas as people died; at least 37 dead, including teens as young as 14.

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Nvidia Approves Additional $150 Billion Buyback — Sep 24, 2026Multiple investment firms increased their NVIDIA holdings in the second quarter, including Capital Analysts, PDS Planning, Janney Montgomery Scott, McAdam and Up Capital Management. The filings reflect broader portfolio adjustments by institutional investors, who collectively own about 65% of NVIDIA shares.

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Priority Technology Holdings agrees to go-private deal at $8.05 per share — Sep 21, 2026Special Committee talks lifted Priority's go-private price more than 30%, to $8.05 a share cash, a 65% premium to the November 2025 unaffected close.

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Marcus Bell % premium after committee talks shows the board actually pushed for better value here.