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“God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“I've read the last page of the Bible. It's all going to turn out all right.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Billy Joel unveils massive box set for Turnstiles 50th anniversary — Sep 29, 2026

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Derek Foss I bought the original album years ago and this release might finally include the demos I have always wanted to hear.

“God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

“I've read the last page of the Bible. It's all going to turn out all right.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Ukraine reaches second straight Billie Jean King Cup semifinal by beating Belgium 2-1 — Sep 24, 2026Ukraine beat Belgium 2-1 to reach a second straight Billie Jean King Cup semifinal after Svitolina's upset loss and a 6-3, 6-3 deciding doubles win.

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Dana Whitfield Kalinina's singles win set them up well, but the upcoming match against Italy or China will test them harder.

Gayheart Says Family Hanging in There Seven Months After Dane Death — Sep 27, 2026Rebecca Gayheart told People she and daughters Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14, are "hanging in there" seven months after Eric Dane died at 53 from ALS.

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Pearl Jam Plays with Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival — Sep 28, 2026Pearl Jam closed Ohana Festival with guest guitarist Billy Strings, who joined Eddie Vedder and the band for Pearl Jam and Neil Young songs. The festival also featured Abe Laboriel Jr., Paul McCartney’s longtime drummer, sitting in after Matt Cameron’s 2025 departure; the band has not confirmed whether Laboriel is a permanent replacement.

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Czechia reaches BJK Cup semifinals after 2-0 win — Sep 22, 2026Noskova fired 15 aces in a 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) win as Czechia swept Great Britain 2-0 to reach the Billie Jean King Cup semis in Shenzhen.

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Elena Vasquez Czechia showed real strength sweeping the tie 2-0 and reaching the semis.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Newly Crowned No. 1 Rybakina Withdraws From BJK Cup With Injury — Sep 18, 2026"I won't be able to participate in Billie Jean King Cup this year," new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina posted Sept. 18 after a US Open win; federation cites left Achilles needing two weeks.

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Jared Kim Kazakhstan loses its best player for the finals, but forcing her to play injured would have been worse for everyone.

UNC GM Lombardi Resigns Amid Football InvestigationSports — Sep 23, 2026North Carolina’s offense has struggled, with quarterback Billy Edwards near the bottom of ACC passing rankings and the line giving up frequent sacks, though the Tar Heels have a productive group of running backs. The program is also navigating upheaval after General Manager Michael Lombardi and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigned; details of a university investigation have not been released, and one account argues Lombardi’s departure could benefit the team.

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Photos capture championship weekend at the 2026 US Open — Sep 12, 2026The 2026 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center concluded with singles and doubles finals, accompanied by extensive photo coverage of the grounds and championship weekend. The articles compile and promote photo galleries of the event from various outlets, emphasizing visual highlights and on-site action.

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Jared Kim The mixed doubles final had some of the best rallies I've seen in years at Flushing Meadows.

Nth Cycle Signs $1 Billion Glencore Battery Recycling Deal — Sep 22, 2026Nth Cycle sealed a 10-year Glencore offtake worth over $1 billion—its second billion-dollar battery deal in 2026 after Trafigura's $1.1 billion pact.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Qualcomm, Arm Set for Billion-Dollar Royalty Trial — 3dQualcomm seeks to suspend Arm royalties for up to five years, potentially worth billions, as a Delaware jury trial began Oct. 5, 2026.

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Dana Whitfield Suspending five years of royalties feels excessive even if Arm did leak something about Meta.

Google Nears Billion-Dollar Nuclear Power Deal for AI — 3dGoogle nears $1B+ Constellation nuclear deal for AI power—third Big Tech move after Amazon and Microsoft—and could announce this week, Bloomberg reports.

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Sam Okafor Constellation reviving nuclear capacity is a solid move, though I hope it doesn't lead to higher rates for regular customers down the line.

China’s Oil Stockpile Cushions Prices Amid Iran Conflict — Sep 19, 2026China’s ~1.4 billion-barrel oil reserve has kept prices below worst-case levels six months into Trump’s Iran war; Brent hovers near $100 after a $126 peak.

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Tom Gallagher Six months in and Brent at 100 instead of higher shows how much Trump's approach depends on other countries having big stockpiles ready.

Tech Giants Drive Global AI Infrastructure Expansion — Sep 11, 2026AI infrastructure spending is accelerating globally, with data-center demand lifting suppliers like Volex and Broadcom, while major tech billionaires are funneling tens of billions into India’s AI-focused data centers and cloud projects. At the same time, Elon Musk’s push to turn SpaceX and Tesla into AI-driven empires continues to reshape valuations and investor sentiment, even as questions linger over margins and achievable market caps.

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Anthropic IPO filing reports $42 billion loss, $518 billion spending — 6dAnthropic’s leaked draft IPO prospectus reportedly shows revenue surging to about $4.6 billion in 2025, alongside a $42 billion net loss—much of it tied to an accounting charge—and $518 billion in future cloud and infrastructure obligations, as the company seeks a valuation above $2 trillion. The disclosures sharpen questions about profitability and investor appetite, while Anthropic also warns that tensions with the Trump administration could damage commercial relationships and its reputation beyond its limited government business.

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AirTrunk plans A$43 billion Japan data-centre expansion amid AI surge — 1dAirTrunk plans to invest up to A$43 billion (about US$30 billion) in Japan over five years, more than doubling its data-center capacity to over 1 gigawatt as demand for AI and cloud computing grows. An additional US$1 billion investment at its Inzai campus will support liquid cooling and high-density AI workloads.

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Australia Posts Deficit A$6 Billion Below Forecast — Sep 27, 2026Australia’s underlying budget deficit for the last fiscal year was A$22.3 billion, about A$6 billion below the May forecast of A$28.3 billion. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the improved result reflected responsible fiscal management despite global volatility; officials had not yet detailed the factors behind it.

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Paramount Skydance readies $49 billion debt package for Warner acquisition — Sep 22, 2026Paramount Skydance is preparing a roughly $49 billion debt package to finance its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, including a newly launched $7.5 billion term-loan sale. The financing is moving forward after the company settled lawsuits that had delayed the deal, with bankers expected to begin marketing the debt to investors in the coming weeks.

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Discovery Loop Reportedly Seeks $50 Billion Valuation Weeks After $10 Billion Round — Sep 11, 2026Discovery Loop, the AI startup founded by ex-Google researchers including Jeff Dean, is pursuing a new funding round at about $50 billion valuation, a rapid leap from roughly $10 billion earlier this year as investor demand surges. Terms are not yet confirmed, and there is no guarantee the deal will close at that valuation, with the company operating as a public-benefit corporation.

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Sam Okafor Ex-Google founders probably bring real expertise but this valuation surge on unconfirmed terms makes me question how sustainable the growth can be.