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New Jersey Bill Seeks to Bar Protests at Abortion Clinics — 1dNew Jersey's new abortion protection bill could make pro-life activism illegal in the state.

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LSU Won’t Challenge SEC Over RJ Luis — 1dWade says LSU will follow SEC bar and leave RJ Luis off the roster despite an Aug. 24 injunction; Tigers used 7 after roster rose from 4 to 10.

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Elena Vasquez Wade's decision protects the whole roster instead of pushing one player through a shaky court order that might not hold up anyway.

New Jersey Bill Would Bar Causing Emotional Harm To Abortion Providers — 2dNew Jersey's new abortion protection bill could make pro-life activism illegal in the state.

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Marcus Bell Defining emotional harm too broadly could let the law silence any public disagreement on abortion.

Court Bars Merck Keytruda SC in Eight CountriesBusiness — Oct 7, 2026Dutch Hague patent court on Oct. 7, 2026 barred Merck Keytruda SC in eight countries over Halozyme EP622; Merck calls the patent invalid and says it will prevail.

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New Jersey Bill Would Bar Protests Causing Emotional Harm at Clinics — 4dNew Jersey's new abortion protection bill could make pro-life activism illegal in the state.

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Maya Lindstrom This bill risks criminalizing peaceful pro-life protests by letting subjective feelings override free speech rights near clinics.

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.

Murphy Claims Pentagon Barred Al Udeid Visit to Hide Iran War Costs — Oct 6, 2026Sen. Chris Murphy said the Pentagon barred him from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and refused a war briefing, calling it an unconstitutional effort to hide Iran war costs.

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CIA official with top-secret clearance pleads guilty to $194 million government fraud scheme involving gold bars, luxury homes2 sources — 6d

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Meta blocks ByteDance ads across seven countries — 5dMeta on Thursday barred ByteDance ads on Facebook and Instagram in the US and six other countries, calling it normal competition with TikTok.

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Dodik claims Bosnia election victory despite being barred from office — Oct 4, 2026Barred from office and off the ballot, Milorad Dodik claimed Bosnia election victory for allies; with 95% counted, Cvijanovic and Minic led, and he thanked Trump and Putin.

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Jared Kim If his allies win it proves the ban didn't weaken his grip on power one bit.

America’s Bid To Loosen China’s Cobalt Grip Comes With A Green Card Attached — 5dAn Arizona refinery challenging China's cobalt dominance offers foreign investors a path to U.S. green cards while still barring Chinese nationals from participating.

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Raid on Taipei Gay Bar Prompts LGBTQ Protest Ahead of Pride — Oct 4, 2026"They raided the place violently. It was very scary," a detainee said after Taipei police took 51 from gay bar Commander D on Oct. 3; about 100 protested Sunday.

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Tom Gallagher If laws were being broken inside, the raid might have had a reason, but the reported force still needs explaining.

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.

Michigan GOP Governor Candidate Pushes Resolution Barring Sharia Law Recognition — 5dRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Ruling could return dozen freed people to prisonPolitics — 3dA Supreme Court ruling bars people sentenced under older laws from relying on nonretroactive sentencing changes to qualify for compassionate release, potentially putting Patrick Dewayne Smith and about a dozen others at risk of returning to prison. Smith was released in 2024 under rules developed after the First Step Act, but federal prosecutors are challenging the legal basis for his release.

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October Festivals, Pop-Ups Planned Across CitiesLifestyle — 3dOctober brings a range of outings, from dining pop-ups and bar collaborations across India to Bay Area cosplay, trading-card events, festivals and street fairs. The guides highlight options for food lovers and families as well as music, culture and community events; a financial-services disclaimer is unrelated.

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West Hartford Owners Sue Over Airbnb Zoning RulingBusiness — Oct 7, 2026West Hartford homeowners Lisa and Alexander Khan are suing after the town’s zoning appeals board unanimously rejected their challenge to an order barring short-term rentals at their Pheasant Hill Drive home. The Khans argue town rules do not clearly prohibit rentals of less than 30 days, while officials say Airbnb stays amount to hotel-like commercial use barred in residential zones; neighbors have also complained about parties, traffic and disruption.

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

Spanish bar floor gives way, injuring 12 and trapping dozens — Oct 3, 2026Bar Tempranillo in La Rioja partially collapsed before dawn on October 3, 2026 after the floor then ceiling gave way; 11 or 12 were injured and dozens initially trapped.

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Sam Okafor Lucky it happened before dawn when fewer folks were around, but dozens trapped is still terrifying. Hope the injured ones pull through without lasting issues.

Kane Brown Bar Faces $2.4M Suit — 5dFormer owners of The Valentine are suing the companies behind Kane Brown’s on Broadway in Nashville, alleging they failed to pay amounts due under the 2023 sale and later settlement agreements. The suit seeks about $2.4 million and access to financial records; the claims have not been proven in court.

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Texas Michelin Guide Adds Three One-Star RestaurantsLifestyle — 6d2026 MICHELIN Guide adds one star each to Austin's Fabrik and Kappo Kappo and Fort Worth's Goldee's Bar-B-Q, bringing Texas to 19 starred restaurants.

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Restaurants Open, Prepare to Open Across Three StatesLifestyle — 4dNew dining options are opening across several cities: El Impostor is serving globally inspired tacos in West Allis, Rreal Tacos has opened in downtown Tampa, and San Antonio’s Rolando’s Super Tacos #2 is reopening. In Sarasota, Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar’s owners plan to replace it with Mitchell’s Food and Wine, retaining pizza while expanding the menu.

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Restaurants Open in Newton, Glasgow, FlorenceLifestyle — 4dRecent dining features spotlight new and revived restaurants, including Lockheart’s Tex-Mex-inspired second location in Newton, Glasgow sandwich shop Keek’s, and Florence’s return of historic Harry’s Bar. They also highlight Indianapolis’s Checkered Flag Tavern, a neighborhood favorite known for smoked wings, brisket and live music since 1947.

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Hospitality Openings Span Auckland, Peoria, USLifestyle — 3dNew dining destinations are expanding across hotels and mixed-use developments: Auckland’s Art Deco-inspired Windsor Room brings British and European classics to Fable, while Peoria’s forthcoming Jefferson House will combine restaurants, a bakery, a bar, shops and entertainment. Hotel dining is also drawing attention, from nationally recognized U.S. venues to new fall hotel openings such as The Selvedge in California’s wine country, which pairs an inn stay with meals from the SingleThread team.

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Pennsylvania Businesses Remove Skill Games Ahead of DeadlineBusiness — 4dPennsylvania bars, restaurants and social clubs are removing popular skill-game machines as a state Supreme Court ruling makes them illegal after the Oct. 14 deadline; lawmakers failed to pass a regulatory measure, and the court rejected a requested extension. Owners say the machines brought in important revenue and warn their removal could mean higher prices or even business closures.

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New Food Venues Planned in Raleigh, Lafayette, StocktonLifestyle — 5dNew food halls are drawing attention in several cities: the North Carolina State Fair is unveiling a $25 million, 30,000-square-foot venue planned for year-round use, while Hartford’s Parkville Market offers 21 vendors and three bars. Stockton Food Plaza is also scheduled to hold its grand opening Oct. 8, 2026.

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Consumers Sue Starbucks Over Sugar-Free Protein Drinks — Oct 5, 2026Starbucks sued over sugar-free protein drinks with 13–21g sugar—near a Reese's 22g. Counsel: like drinking a candy bar. Firm: claims have no merit.

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Priya Raman If the drinks have 13 grams of sugar from lactose, calling them sugar-free is just misleading marketing.