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Reports: SpaceX Limits Starlink, Disrupting Ukrainian Military Missions — 5hSpaceX set a 160 km/h Starlink speed cap on Ukraine military terminals overnight; Beskrestnov said forces got no warning and missions were disrupted.

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Derek Foss SpaceX should have given Ukraine advance notice before changing the speed rules on Starlink.

Troy Jackson Cosponsored Bill Backed by Son’s Lobbying Firm Allowing ‘Predatory’ Loan Companies To Skirt Maine’s Interest Rate Caps1 source — 14h

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Jared Kim This change just makes it easier for lenders to dodge the caps that protect Mainers from high-cost debt.

Portland, London weigh robotaxi controlsAuto — 2dPortland is weighing strict robotaxi rules, including fleet caps, testing requirements, safety and data reporting, and a fee to support affected drivers, while rideshare workers warn of job losses and safety risks. In London, an Assembly committee has proposed giving TfL stronger authority over permits and fleet caps from 2027, with tougher safety and accessibility standards and worker protections; the recommendations are not yet policy.

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Guardians Beat Rays to Take ALCS Game 1Sports — 5dJosé Ramírez’s go-ahead two-run homer lifted the Cleveland Guardians to a 2-0 Game 5 win over the Chicago White Sox, completing a comeback from a 0-2 deficit and sending Cleveland to the ALCS. The decisive hit capped a turnaround fueled by Ramírez’s key contributions in the previous two games.

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CSC reportedly probes 5-10 Power Four schoolsSports — 5dThe College Sports Commission is investigating between five and 10 Power Four schools, including multiple College Football Playoff contenders, over possible revenue-sharing cap evasion and NIL violations involving third-party payments. No schools have been publicly identified, and the investigations have not concluded.

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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.

Libya lawmakers elect new speaker after 12 yearsPolitics — Oct 6, 2026Eastern Libyan MPs elected Al-Salhin Abdelnabi speaker on Tuesday after 98 members capped leadership at one 12-month term, ending Aguila Saleh’s nearly 12-year hold.

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Florida Seeks Court Order Limiting Meta Teen Use — 6dFlorida AG Uthmeier on Oct. 7, 2026, asked a Pasco court to lock Meta under-14 users out in 30 days and cap teens at two hours after rejecting an up-to-$18B deal; filing cites chats calling IG 'a drug.'

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Counties confront rising property tax concernsFinance — Oct 5, 2026Local governments and homeowners face mounting property-tax pressures from rising property assessments, constrained tax caps, and budget needs: Suffolk County town leaders want New York to revisit its 2% cap, while officials in Kenosha and Cook County have proposed or signaled higher taxes. In Hocking County, rising home values are a key driver of larger bills, and Washington County residents have been warned of possible sharp increases next year; Cook County’s proposed budget cuts drew criticism that future tax hikes may still be needed.

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Kosovo Protesters Face Tear Gas Over Hague Law — Oct 5, 2026Police used tear gas after protesters blocked Kosovo’s parliament over a first-reading bill capping Hague sentences at 15 years; Thaci got 25. At least 17 injured.

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Tom Gallagher Tying the court changes to the presidential election looks like a cynical power grab.

Spain Housing Crisis Dominates Snap Election — Oct 5, 2026An 87-year-old's attempted Madrid eviction sparked nationwide protests and made housing the core of Spain's snap election after Parliament rejected rent-cap decrees.

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Amaze Holdings, a $5M market cap firm, signs deal to acquire BullionFX — Sep 29, 2026A $5M-market-cap Amaze Holdings signed a binding LOI to acquire BullionFX assets for ~$155-160M in stock; AMZE fell 41.12% to a 52-week low of $0.07.

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Tom Gallagher BullionFX must be a small operation itself if this deal makes sense for Amaze Holdings.

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.

Royce President Christopher Clark Buys Shares in Three Trusts — Sep 30, 2026Royce President Christopher Clark purchased shares in three Royce trusts on Sept. 30: 1,000 shares of Micro-Cap Trust, 743 of Global Value Trust and 1,200 of Small-Cap Trust. The purchases add to his existing holdings across the funds.

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Chris Dalton Clark increasing his own stakes shows real in the funds he oversees.

US Student Loan Rules Set to Tighten in 2026Finance — 4dLoan rules and costs are changing across several markets: U.S. federal student borrowing limits and repayment options are set for major revisions in 2026, while personal-loan rates in India vary widely by lender and fees. Elsewhere, South Carolina approved business loans at 4% with repayment terms of up to 30 years, and a Greek proposal would generally cap overdue-loan balances at three times the original principal.

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NFL Fan Gear Covers Browns, Cowboys, PanthersSports — Oct 7, 2026NFL fan shops are promoting team apparel and headwear, including Cleveland Browns shirts and knit hats, a Dallas Cowboys fitted cap, and Carolina Panthers hats for adults and young fans. The items feature team logos and designs suited to game days and everyday wear.

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Senate passes Cruz-Cantwell bill capping college athlete payments — Sep 29, 2026The Protect College Sports Act cleared the Senate 77-22, capping athlete pay, locking in medical and scholarship protections, and aiming to stop bidding wars that threaten women’s and Olympic programs. The House is next.

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Tom Gallagher Locking in medical coverage and scholarships is a solid step even if the pay limit draws complaints.

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

Bowling Green rallies past Miami 24-20 on late touchdown — Oct 3, 2026Leo Kemp's 2-yard run with seconds left capped a 75-yard drive as Bowling Green beat Miami 24-20 in the MAC opener.

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Rachel Meyers Leo Kemp's two-yard run sealed it nicely for the Falcons. Miami needs to figure out how to hold leads in conference games.

Caps Win 5-3 in Ovechkin’s Final Home Opener — Oct 7, 2026Washington opened its home season with a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, as Anthony Beauvillier scored early and the line of Alex Tuch, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Tom Wilson fueled the offense. The Capitals’ relentless forecheck and pressure exposed Pittsburgh’s turnovers, while Sidney Crosby was held off the scoresheet.

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MLB Owners Raise Private Equity Cap to 20% — Sep 23, 2026MLB owners quietly raised the private-equity ownership cap from 15% to 20% this summer, matching the NBA, NHL and MLS.

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Hawaii, Massachusetts Voters Weigh Housing MeasuresPolitics — Oct 7, 2026Massachusetts voters will decide whether to cap minimum lot sizes at 5,000 square feet on residential land with public water and sewer, a change supporters say could enable more affordable starter homes and ease the state’s housing shortage. The measure also tests whether voter-led zoning reform can build support for expanding housing supply, though its impact remains uncertain.

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Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp, Out Against Denmark — Sep 30, 2026Cristiano Ronaldo (146 goals, 234 caps) left Portugal camp on 30 Sept 2026 after an unused Norway night and a straight walk to the tunnel, one day before Denmark.

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Priya Raman This could be the right call if he's not at his best, but it still feels like a big blow to team morale heading into that match.

Piper Sandler said to be in talks to buy Perella Weinberg — Sep 29, 2026Perella Weinberg shares rose more than 15% after the Wall Street Journal reported Piper Sandler is in talks to buy it at roughly its $1.4 billion market cap.

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Chris Dalton Piper Sandler buying Perella Weinberg at that price looks like a solid move to grow their advisory work.

Meloni Plans School Veil Ban, Foreign-Pupil Caps — Sep 20, 2026Meloni announced to a standing ovation in Rome a school ban on burqas and niqabs, a cap on foreign students per class, and Italian lessons for some parents.

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Derek Foss Capping foreign pupils per class risks separating them instead of fixing integration issues at the root.

Jamal Murray Starts Nuggets Preseason GameSports — Oct 5, 2026Jamal Murray is set to start against Utah in Denver’s preseason rematch, while Spencer Jones is day-to-day with a hamstring strain that could keep him out of several preseason games. The Nuggets are also weighing roster and lineup questions: salary-cap constraints and limited preseason minutes could hurt Lonnie Walker IV’s bid for a roster spot, and Cam Johnson—not Christian Braun—is identified as the starter most at risk of being demoted.

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Finebaum Says Sanders’ Colorado Tenure Is Over — Oct 4, 2026After Colorado’s 29-7 loss to Texas Tech dropped the Buffaloes to 2-3, sports commentators Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie questioned whether Deion Sanders can turn the program around, with Finebaum warning his tenure could end badly. The defeat, capped by a late pick-six from quarterback Isaac Wilson, deepened concerns about Colorado’s struggles since its breakout 2024 season.

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