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Colombia ends mandatory dialogue before police can break up protests
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Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella revised protest rules to give police more latitude to disperse demonstrations involving violence, property damage or roadblocks, without requiring prior dialogue. Critics warn the changes could enable police abuse, while the government says peaceful protest remains protected; tens of thousands marched in several cities, with demonstrations reported as calm.
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Modesto Crash Kills Driver; DUI Suspect Arrested
Auto
— Oct 5, 2026
A 68-year-old man died after a pickup truck overturned in a crash on Highway 99 near Modesto, California, when a Chevrolet allegedly made an unsafe lane change and struck it. The Chevrolet’s 22-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI-related vehicular manslaughter and other offenses; he and his passenger were not injured.
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Phillies Expected to Name Mattingly Manager
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With Alex Cora declining Philadelphia’s managerial job, interim manager Don Mattingly has emerged as a leading candidate, alongside other possibilities such as Dave Martinez. Mattingly’s willingness to return may depend on whether the Phillies make significant offseason changes rather than bring back the same roster.
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Survey: Families Plan Halloween Spending Cuts
Lifestyle
— 2d
Halloween offerings range from immersive family and adults-only events, but many Americans are trimming holiday spending amid economic pressures. Candy remains popular even as a customer poll revives candy corn as a disliked treat, while a recall and changing recipes underscore the need for families to check ingredient labels, especially for allergens.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 4h
Yankees Swept, Legends Urge Philosophy Change
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After the Yankees were swept by the Rays in the American League Division Series, Alex Rodriguez called for a change in the team’s baseball philosophy and urged general manager Brian Cashman to strengthen his baseball advisers. Derek Jeter also criticized the team’s execution, while Aaron Judge said the front office should address the roster’s holes.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Machado urges Venezuela elections by July 2027
Politics
— 5d
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado called for presidential elections by July 2027, saying there is enough time to prepare for a democratic transition. She also urged greater transparency in the management of oil-sale proceeds overseen by the United States, amid differences over the pace of political change.
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Streisand Condemns Trump Over Kennedy Center Turmoil
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— Sep 17, 2026
Streisand called Kennedy Center naming fights and a planned closure "galling and painful to witness," blaming "one man's name and unchecked ego" after a judge required 30 days' notice for major changes.
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Rachel Meyers
Requiring 30 days notice before big changes at the Kennedy Center seems like basic fairness to protect its programs and staff.
Pebblebrook sells loss-making Portland hotel to NewcrestImage for $10M
Business
— 5d
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust sold the 174-room Hotel Zags in Portland for $10 million to NewcrestImage, which plans to manage the property in-house. The hotel had been operating at a loss, and Pebblebrook said it may use the proceeds for share repurchases and other corporate priorities; the sale is not expected to change its third-quarter outlook.
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PG&E Warns of Potential Shutoffs Across 17 Counties
Weather
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PG&E is warning that it may shut off power to as many as 12,200 customers across 17 Northern and Central California counties this weekend, including about 400 in rural parts of Alameda and Napa counties. The potential outages are intended to reduce wildfire risk amid dry conditions and forecast gusty winds, with timing and affected areas subject to change.
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How a broken blood test raised nine billion on pure story
Anyone funding or boarding a startup should see how a non-working finger-prick device rode charisma and legal threats to a nine-billion-dollar valuation.
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Quad Cities Coalition Launches Medicaid Coverage Initiative
Health
— Oct 7, 2026
A Quad Cities coalition is organizing resources to help Medicaid recipients navigate program changes, while Delaware hospitals prepare for Medicaid cuts amid rapid population growth. Separately, a policy analysis argues that expanding managed care could help reduce Medicaid fraud and waste compared with fee-for-service payment.
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Reports Highlight Diverse Family Caregiving Roles
Lifestyle
— Oct 6, 2026
Family caregiving can place heavy responsibilities on relatives across generations, from adult siblings coordinating care for aging parents to grandparents raising grandchildren and children taking on adult-like duties. Clear communication, shared support and recognition of caregivers’ own needs can help families manage these changing roles.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From 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.
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47% of consumers buy secondhand monthly
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— Oct 7, 2026
eBay’s 2026 Recommerce Report finds secondhand shopping is increasingly routine: 76% of surveyed consumers bought used goods in the past year and 47% shop secondhand monthly, largely to manage household budgets. Younger consumers are especially likely to buy more, while many shoppers also cite environmental benefits; comparisons with last year’s monthly-shopping figure warrant caution because the survey methodology changed.
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Kalamazoo Promise Plans HBCU Tuition Coverage in 2027
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
The Kalamazoo Promise will begin covering tuition and mandatory fees at accredited four-year HBCUs nationwide in fall 2027, expanding scholarship options for eligible Kalamazoo Public Schools graduates beyond Michigan for the first time. Program leaders say the change lets students pursue financial support while choosing campuses where they feel a sense of belonging and cultural connection.
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15 Timberwolves games planned free across four markets
Sports
— Oct 7, 2026
Gray Media, TEGNA and DAZN will make 15 Minnesota Timberwolves games available free over the air across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, including markets served by Rochester’s KXLT, Duluth’s KBJR, Mankato’s KEYC and La Crosse-Eau Claire’s WECX. TEGNA’s KARE 11 is leading distribution in Minneapolis–St. Paul; select games may also air on local network affiliates, and schedules are subject to change.
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 5h
Dodgers Move Ohtani to Fifth for Game 3
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— Oct 5, 2026
With the NLDS tied 1-1 and Chris Sale set to start for Atlanta, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is weighing lineup changes, including moving Shohei Ohtani lower and adding right-handed hitters. Roberts also said Edwin Díaz has reentered consideration to close after a strong outing; Atlanta had rested Sale for Game 2 to line him up for the matchup.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Graphano Energy Drops 3D Earn-In, Refocuses on Graphite
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— Oct 2, 2026
Graphano Energy will not proceed with its proposed earn-in deal for 3D Genesis Technologies’ APIC manufacturing technology because intellectual-property issues remain unresolved. No shares or funds changed hands, and the company will withdraw its exchange application while refocusing on its Québec graphite projects, including its planned Black Jack program.
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Rachel Meyers
Focusing on the Black Jack program in Quebec looks like the smarter long-term move for them.
Listings Report Hiring Across Five U.S. Cities
Business
— Oct 1, 2026
Employers in Olive Branch, Jacksonville and the Huntsville area are advertising openings in driving, warehousing, logistics, supply-chain operations and defense-related planning, with roles ranging from entry-level to experienced and management positions. Mount Olive also has retail openings in merchandising, stocking and customer service; listings and benefits vary, and availability may change.
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Manchester United’s €120 Million Bale Bid Failed in 2013
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— Sep 24, 2026
André Villas-Boas says Manchester United made a late €120 million bid to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham in 2013, but Bale was determined to join Real Madrid, and the offer failed to change his mind.
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JPMorgan names O’Donovan next HR chief
Finance
— Sep 29, 2026
JPMorgan Chase named 30-year company veteran Mark O’Donovan, currently its international consumer banking chief, as its next global head of human resources, succeeding retiring Robin Leopold in January 2027. The operational leader will join the bank’s operating committee as it manages AI-driven workforce changes; Daniel Llano Manibardo will take over O’Donovan’s current role.
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Why structure beats intention in every stubborn system failure
Anyone stuck in policy resistance or a tragedy of the commons will see why Meadows says stocks, loops, and high leverage points—not better people—drive the pattern.
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Grocery Brands Reportedly Drop Popular Products
Business
— Sep 25, 2026
Coca-Cola is ending its Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates after 80 years, while PepsiCo plans to cut nearly 20% of its U.S. offerings amid changing consumer preferences. Other reported grocery-product exits include popular snack and ice cream varieties, though not every item on circulating lists has been confirmed by manufacturers.
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Liverpool Names Julian Ward Sporting Director
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— Sep 26, 2026
Liverpool has brought Julian Ward back as sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes after serving as Fenway Sports Group’s technical director; Ward is expected to lead recruitment and support head coach Andoni Iraola. His experience at the club is viewed as a source of continuity amid repeated leadership changes, though some observers have questioned the recent transfer record and say the club’s recruitment needs to better align with the manager’s plans.
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NFL Mandates Uniform Video Boards During Kicks
Sports
— Sep 17, 2026
The NFL has mandated that stadium video boards display the same All-22 angle or static image for both kicking teams during field goals and extra points to ensure competitive equity, a policy clarified after viral posts about the New England Patriots’ disorienting reverse-angle feeds. Separately, the league clarified online post rules, encouraging teams to share league-controlled content and sharply defining what game footage can be used for sponsor-driven features, building on a prior policy change and a later August clarification.
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Bank of England pauses gilt sales until 2027 while keeping 2034 unwind target
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— Sep 17, 2026
The Bank of England has redesigned its quantitative tightening plan, halting long-dated gilt sales and steering the unwind toward shorter and medium maturities while targetting zero long-dated holdings by 2034; it will pause open-market sales and potentially sell via the Debt Management Office to smooth supply and avoid weak pricing. The changes, unfolding over about eight years, aim to reduce the Asset Purchase Facility and manage higher borrowing costs while maintaining a clear path for investors and taxpayers.
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‘Biological Unreality’: Female Athletes Sue Ivy Leagues After Being Forced To Change In Front Of, Compete Against Man
Reporting
— Feb 5, 2025
Several women who were former college athletes filed a lawsuit Tuesday after being forced to compete against a man and share changing rooms and bathrooms with him in 2022. Grace Estabrook, Ellen Holmquist and Margot…
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 6h
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