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Emotional skills beat IQ for how life actually goesCulture — nowGoleman argues that learnable emotional competencies—not cognitive smarts alone—shape success, relationships, and well-being.

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Assets make you rich; a paycheck alone never will — 1dKiyosaki claims most people stay broke because they buy liabilities and trade time for money instead of owning things that pay them.

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Dana Whitfield My salary covers bills but nothing more, so I'm starting to buy index funds that pay dividends every quarter.

Trauma rewires the body long after the danger ends — 1dVan der Kolk shows traumatic experience lives as stuck physiology that conversation alone often cannot reach.

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Rachel Meyers This matches what I've seen with veterans who can't calm down even in safe places years later.

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalms 4:8, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, — 1dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Meltdowns mean a disconnected brain you can help wire — 2dParents and caregivers who meet tantrums with logic alone get a brain-based reason to connect first and turn everyday upsets into integration practice.

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Priya Raman This brain wiring angle fits what I noticed with my nephew when adults listened before lecturing.

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.

Detroit Father Held After 11-Year-Old Shot by SiblingWorld — 3dAn 11-year-old was shot in the face by a sibling who got hold of an unsecured handgun in a Detroit home where three children were alone; the child was hospitalized. Police say the children’s father is in custody, but have not publicly detailed why or said whether he has been charged.

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Illinois Woman Reported Missing After Boyfriend Returns AloneWorld — 4dIllinois police are seeking public help to find 24-year-old Alyssa Smith, who disappeared after traveling to Chicago with her boyfriend, who returned home without her. Detectives are checking possible sightings, including in Grant Park; authorities have not accused her boyfriend of wrongdoing.

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PEN Reports Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans — Oct 5, 2026PEN America reported a record 11,982 book bans in U.S. public schools in 2025-26, with Texas alone logging over 8,100 after SB13.

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Tom Gallagher It's troubling to see over 8,100 bans in Texas alone after that new law. Kids need access to all kinds of books to learn.

Iran Strike Survivors Allege US Military Medical Failures — Oct 5, 2026Nine soldiers wounded in a March 1 Iranian drone strike that killed six in Kuwait told the AP they had to fight alone for care; the Pentagon said treatment met standards.

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“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalms 4:8, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, — Oct 3, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Flint Water Settlement Claimants Face October DeadlinesPolitics — 5dFlint officials are urging water-crisis settlement claimants with otherwise approved claims to submit any missing information by the deadline in their individual notice; general deadlines are Oct. 8 for claimants represented by an attorney and Oct. 17 for those without one. Former minors and people who have moved should check whether documents were received, since approval alone does not guarantee payment.

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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.

How to do a cartwheelLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For first-timers who want a clean sideways rotation they can practice alone on any open floor.

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Dana Whitfield The hand placement order you described finally let me land a clean rotation without wobbling.

Study Links Appendectomy to 58% Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk — Oct 2, 2026A study of more than 30,000 patients found appendectomy for acute appendicitis was associated with a 58% lower relative risk of later colorectal cancer than antibiotic treatment alone. Researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove surgery prevents cancer and should not displace antibiotics as an option; further research is needed.

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Nicole Hardy Doctors should keep looking into why this link shows up instead of rushing to operate on everyone.

Survey Finds 55% of U.S. Workers Burned OutHealth — Sep 27, 2026Workplace burnout stems from chronic stress—not just long hours—and can be intensified by understaffing and demands for constant emotional cheerfulness. With a survey finding 55% of U.S. workers experiencing burnout, addressing it may require manageable workloads, clearer expectations and stronger workplace support, not time off alone.

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Albanese seeks tech support for child safety and AI rules — Sep 20, 2026Albanese met Apple's Tim Cook and said Australia can't protect kids online alone; duty-of-care laws advance as under-16s still use Instagram and TikTok despite a 2025 ban.

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Nicole Hardy Tech firms owe a duty of care on AI too, otherwise rushed systems will create problems no one can fix later.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Coca-Cola and Bottlers Plan $10 Billion U.S. Investment by 2030 — Sep 15, 2026Coca-Cola and its 61 bottling partners plan $10 billion in U.S. investment through 2030; company capex alone is about $2.2 billion for 2026. Announced Tuesday.

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Chris Dalton I wonder if the money will go mostly to new plants or just upgrades at existing bottling sites.

Trump says he will drop Irish whiskey tariff after appeals at Doonbeg — Sep 14, 2026At Doonbeg, the president ended the U.S. duty on Irish whiskey alone, matching the zero-tariff break already given Scotch and Northern Irish spirits after months of direct appeals.

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Priya Raman Trump ending the duty only after appeals at his own Doonbeg resort shows how these things really get decided.

Study links partners to lower post-meal glucose — Sep 23, 2026An Israeli study found that people had smaller post-meal blood-sugar spikes and returned to baseline faster when eating with a loved one than when eating alone. Researchers describe this as “social physiology”; they also reported better temperature regulation and reduced stress responses with social partners, suggesting close relationships may influence basic bodily processes, though the findings do not establish a treatment for metabolic conditions.

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Idol Contestant on Trial in Wife’s KillingEntertainment — Sep 18, 2026Prosecutors say former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn texted his mistress more than 100,000 times, signaling a motive and intent to kill his wife Ashley before she was found dead and the scene staged as a burglary. They allege he sent a chilling message the day before the murder about choosing his mistress, while Flynn’s defense argues the case hinges on circumstantial evidence and that marital misconduct alone does not prove murder.

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Trump Claims Democrats Orchestrated Butler Assassination Attempt — Sep 15, 2026President Trump, who is current president in 2025, claims the July 2024 Butler assassination attempt was a Democrat plot and accuses FBI Director Christopher Wray of mishandling the case, citing newly disclosed information. The FBI has said Crooks acted alone, while Trump’s framing continues to draw criticism and concerns that Democrats were not involved.

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Nicole Hardy Trump has every right to question the official story if new details point to a coverup by the FBI.

Lily Allen Downsized North American Tour Over Low Sales — Sep 15, 2026Lily Allen downsized several North American tour dates from arenas to smaller venues due to low ticket sales, with one Montreal show canceled, in order to keep the West End Girl tour on schedule while performing the album in full. She emphasized that promoters use data to forecast demand rather than the artist alone, and she did not want to let down the crew despite the change in plans.

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Mets’ Stearns says he gets no mulligans on Alonso exit — Sep 28, 2026Stearns said he gets no mulligans on letting Alonso leave after the Mets' 74-88 last-place finish; Alonso hit 43 homers and 113 RBIs for Baltimore.

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Chris Dalton Stearns has no excuse for letting Alonso go after that kind of production in Baltimore.

Timberwolves, Bucks Set for Preseason Opener — Oct 4, 2026Minnesota opens its preseason against Milwaukee with a reshaped roster, giving the Timberwolves an early chance to build chemistry and test how LaMelo Ball fits alongside Anthony Edwards and Jonathan Kuminga alongside Rudy Gobert. The pairings bring both promise and questions about playing style, spacing and roles, making the preseason a useful first look at whether the new lineup can come together.

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Porsche to Offer Gasoline Macan Again in 2028 Alongside Electric Version — Oct 2, 2026Porsche CEO Michael Leiters says the company will bring back a gasoline-powered Macan in 2028 and sell it alongside the electric model, aiming to give customers a choice as demand for EVs and sales in China weaken. Porsche is not abandoning electric vehicles, but Leiters says it will maintain a mixed lineup and has ruled out a fully electric 911.

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