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Lincoln Memorial Pool Expected Refilled This Week — Oct 6, 2026President Donald Trump says repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are nearly complete and that it will be refilled this week, following pipe replacement and landscaping work. Trump has blamed vandalism for the damage, while prosecutors and court developments have pointed to flawed contractor work; the case against a man accused of damaging the pool was dismissed.

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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Multistate Sign TheftsPolitics — Oct 6, 2026A Florida man pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of signs from public lands across four states and selling or attempting to sell them. GPS data from his work vehicle helped investigators link him to the thefts; he faces up to 10 years in prison and is scheduled for sentencing in December 2026.

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Prescott Responds to Heckler After Cowboys Loss — 5dAfter the Cowboys’ 24–16 loss to Tampa Bay, Dak Prescott confronted a person who called the performance “embarrassing” as he walked to the locker room and asked staff to remove him. Although some reports initially described the heckler as a stadium employee, Cowboys PR said he worked for a third-party company; Prescott said people could speak their minds but criticized the man for looking away when he responded.

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Sinek argues leaders who absorb risk earn trust fear-based management never can — 1dOrganizations work like tribes: when leaders put people's safety ahead of their own status, cooperation and loyalty replace internal fear.

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Maya Lindstrom My last manager used fear to hit targets and it left everyone looking out only for themselves instead of fixing anything together.

Nothing is original, so steal from many sources at once — 6dMakers frozen by originality fear get a short, illustrated stack for collecting influences, making daily, and sharing unfinished work without shame.

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Marcus Bell This approach to gathering ideas from everywhere feels practical for anyone stuck on starting a project.

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.

Solstice Plans $49M Buffalo R&D ExpansionBusiness — 5dSolstice Advanced Materials is investing $49 million to expand research and development at its Buffalo facility, including work on energy storage, refrigerants and thermal management. New York is offering up to $1.4 million in performance-based tax credits, and the project is expected to support hiring and economic growth.

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Smoke Raises Air Concerns Across Multiple CitiesEnvironment — 6dWildfire smoke has degraded air quality in Manaus, Brazil, prompting officials to suspend in-person municipal work, cancel classes and urge residents to wear masks. Smoke from Indonesian fires has also pushed Singapore’s air into the unhealthy range ahead of the Grand Prix, though officials and drivers said they did not expect it to disrupt the race.

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Kentucky creates new role, taps Moorer to manage athletes across sportsSports — 5dKentucky Athletics has hired Mitchell Moorer as executive associate athletics director for player management, a new department-wide role overseeing roster development, revenue sharing, NIL opportunities and student-athlete management. Moorer joins from Michigan State and will work with coaches and administrators to shape Kentucky’s player-management strategy and ensure compliance.

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Farmer Says Steam Treatment Nearly Doubles Organic Strawberry Yields — 6dA California farmer says steam-treated soil produced nearly twice as many organic strawberries and extended harvests, offering a potential alternative to chemical fumigants that can harm farmworkers and nearby residents. Researchers are working to make the method faster and practical for large fields, while growers also explore other ways to control soil-borne disease.

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Mercury Systems expands Phoenix campus by 50,000 square feet for defense workBusiness — 6dMercury Systems expanded its Phoenix manufacturing campus by 50,000 square feet with a highly automated facility intended to boost production and speed deliveries for critical U.S. and allied defense programs, including its Common Processing Architecture systems. The expansion, which began operating in fiscal 2026’s third quarter, is expected to add more than 50 jobs; the campus already employs more than 400 people.

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T2 Reports Historical 97.4% Copper, 90.1% Zinc RecoveryBusiness — Oct 7, 2026Historical testing at T2 Metals’ Sherridon project in Manitoba showed 97.4% copper recovery and 90.1% zinc recovery from a Lost Lake sample, supporting the company’s evaluation of processing options such as toll milling. T2 is conducting mineralogical work across four deposits to guide further tests, while cautioning that the historical results came from a single composite and have not been fully verified to current standards.

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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.

Oman Discusses Unified Cancer Referral PathwayHealth — Oct 5, 2026Oman is working to unify cancer referrals and treatment protocols to speed access to specialized care, while U.S. nonprofits help patients manage practical burdens such as transportation, bills, supplies and screening access. The accounts highlight how coordinated medical care and community support can help patients and families navigate treatment, though rising costs are straining some services.

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White Sox Shut Out Guardians 3-0 in ALDS Opener — Oct 1, 2026The White Sox plan to use rookie Hagen Smith as an opener in Saturday’s ALDS Game 1 against Cleveland, which will start rookie Parker Messick; Guardians manager Stephen Vogt named Gavin Williams for Game 2. Smith is expected to work multiple innings as Chicago continues its bullpen approach after sweeping Houston in the wild-card round.

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Dodgers Expect Ohtani Healthier Ahead of NLDS — Sep 29, 2026The Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani is feeling better after a stint on the injured list for biceps and knee problems, and are giving him extra hitting work ahead of Saturday’s NLDS opener; he is expected to play but not pitch. While manager Dave Roberts is optimistic, concerns remain about Ohtani’s recent struggles and his history of underreporting injuries, making clear communication crucial to the team’s postseason plans.

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Job Listings Updated Across Four Regional Markets — Sep 17, 2026Local outlets highlight ongoing job openings across various sectors, including weekly listings and roles at Applied Industrial Technologies with options such as part-time, work-from-home, and seasonal positions. Additional postings cover general managerial and skilled labor opportunities across automotive, construction, and snow-removal-related roles.

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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.

Brewers Set Franchise Record With 98th Win — Sep 21, 2026The Milwaukee Brewers set a franchise-record with their 98th win by shutting out the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 to complete a sweep and secure the NL Central while holding the majors' best record. William Contreras homered, Cooper Pratt drove in two, Jackson Chourio joined the 20-20-20 club to start his career, and Trevor Megill earned the save as Jacob Misiorowski worked a brief, workload-managed start.

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Marcus Bell Chourio hitting the 20-20-20 mark so early is a big reason this team keeps breaking records.

CanSemi plans ChiNext IPO that could make it first wafer maker — Sep 23, 2026Guangzhou-based CanSemi Technology is seeking to raise about 6.16 billion yuan in a Shenzhen ChiNext listing, pricing shares at 12.01 yuan and selling about 512.6 million new shares (potentially up to 589.54 million with overallotment) to fund 12-inch wafer production expansion and working capital. Strategic investors including Alibaba Cloud Feitian Information Technology, Goodix Technology and Biwin Storage Technology have taken stakes, underscoring strong demand for domestic chip manufacturing amid China’s tech self-reliance push.

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UK Workers Spend Nearly £1bn on AI Tools — Sep 15, 2026A Deloitte UK survey of 25,000 workers finds 63% knowingly use generative AI for work, with total personal spending around £958 million annually as shadow AI grows—about a third using tools without employer knowledge and many paying for tools themselves. The findings show AI adoption is outpacing employer policies and leadership, highlighting the need for clear governance and practical guidance to balance productivity with safeguards.

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Jared Kim Spending nearly a billion pounds shows real demand, but shadow use without oversight is asking for trouble.

Virbac Reports 7.4% H1 Growth, Confirms 2026 Guidance — Sep 17, 2026Virbac reported H1 2026 revenue of €768 million, up 7.4% organically with an 18.8% adjusted EBIT margin and €87.1 million net profit, while net debt rose to about €196 million due to seasonal working capital. Management reaffirmed 2026 targets at the upper end of a 5.5%–7.5% revenue-growth range and around 17% adjusted recurring operating margin, supported by the scaling of its Supercharge platforms and the Thyronorm integration across global markets as part of its 2030 strategy.

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Derek Foss Reaffirming the upper end of 2026 guidance suggests the Thyronorm rollout and Supercharge platforms are on track.

Rapta Raises $8M to Expand AI Defense Manufacturing PlatformTech — Sep 16, 2026Rapta raised $8 million to scale its AI-powered Manufacturing Intelligence Platform for defense, aerospace, and other precision manufacturing, unifying siloed production data with computer vision to deliver real-time work instructions and traceability across lines. The round, co-led by Voyager Capital and Access Venture Partners, adds new board members and positions Rapta to expand deployment among top defense primes, improving quality, documentation, and operational efficiency.

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Rescuers Work for 3 Hours to Save Man Who Fell 25 Feet Into Salt Pile, Unable to MoveReporting — Aug 25, 2021If you have even a hint of claustrophobia — or even just a healthy fear of danger in general — this story will stick with you. On Monday, in Newington, New Hampshire, a man working on a pile of salt at Sprague Operating…

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Man Arrested in Connection With Murder of Cash App FounderReporting — Apr 13, 2023A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Cash App founder Bob Lee, according to a report. Mission Local reported Thursday the San Francisco Police Department said the man also works in the field of tech…

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Maxwell's Equations, Written by a Man of PrayerGood News — FROM 1865The physicist Einstein ranked with Newton unified electricity, magnetism, and light — and left prayers in the margins of his working notes.

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Armless Racing Driver Hits 110 mph Steering with His Feet–Aims to Make History at Le Mans — Sep 8, 2026Callum Smith, born without arms, drives race cars at over 110 mph using his feet and has joined Team BRIT while working toward a start at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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