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More Than 1,100 Bank Employees Volunteer Across Texas and MinnesotaBusiness — 2dMore than 1,100 First Financial Bank employees volunteered with nonprofits and community groups across Texas for the bank’s annual Day of Service. In southern Minnesota, 79 First Alliance Credit Union employees spent the day on hands-on projects for local nonprofits as part of its annual All for One Day.

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LDS Church Gives $1 Million to Oppose Idaho MeasurePolitics — 6dThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated $1 million to a PAC opposing Idaho Proposition 1, which would establish abortion and other reproductive-health protections in the state. The church said it remains neutral on political candidates but takes positions on ballot measures it considers to have significant moral consequences.

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US Cuts Refugee Appeal Window to 10 Days — 1dDHS cut from 30 days to 10 the window refugees have to contest status termination; the interim final rule takes effect on Federal Register publication October 14, 2026.

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Jared Kim Families already dealing with uncertainty will struggle even more when they get just ten days to respond.

Hope College Upsets No. 1 Wisconsin-OshkoshSports — 3dHope College volleyball upset top-ranked, defending national champion Wisconsin-Oshkosh in a five-set thriller in Eau Claire, completing a strong tournament day. The win showcased the Flying Dutch’s potential, with Kiera Morrison delivering key kills in the deciding set.

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Florida Targets Medicaid Fraud After Providers Billed for More Than 24 Hours a Day — 6dFlorida officials say an aggressive crackdown on Medicaid fraud and improper billing has helped reduce projected annual spending on behavioral therapy services by nearly $1 billion… — by Andrew Powell

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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.

Election Deadlines Near Across Pennsylvania, New YorkPolitics — 3dEarly voting in Central New York runs Oct. 24 through Nov. 1, while Pennsylvania voters must apply for mail ballots by Oct. 27 and ensure completed ballots arrive by Election Day, Nov. 3. In the Philadelphia area, counties use a mix of electronic and paper pollbooks, raising questions about backup plans if check-in technology fails.

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Nebraska Volleyball Improves to 17-0 With Sweep of Wisconsin — 5dLincoln drew a large crowd for Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff as undefeated Nebraska prepared to host No. 7 Indiana in football. The day also featured a top-10 volleyball matchup, with No. 1 Nebraska facing No. 7 Wisconsin after both teams opened Big Ten play 5-0.

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Case Keenum dives for a late score in his first start in 1,009 days — Sep 30, 2026Case Keenum threw two touchdowns and ran for another in a 27-7 Bears win, his first start in 1,009 days. Afterward he dropped to the turf as daughter Cadence ran into his arms.

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AWS Pledges $1 Billion for Data Center Communities — Oct 2, 2026AWS pledged $1 billion over five years to data-center host communities and vowed not to raise local power bills, days after Trump told tech leaders to make those towns happy.

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Tom Gallagher AWS's pledge of a billion dollars over five years looks like a solid step to offset the strain on towns hosting their facilities.

First Medical Consultants Opens Salford Clinic, Expands Diagnostics — 19hFirst Medical Consultants opened a Salford clinic on October 13, 2026, adding same-day blood tests, ear-wax removal and 12-lead ECGs across all sites.

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Derek Foss More private options for quick blood tests and ECGs in Salford should ease some local demand without long waits.

Ohio Truck Plant Layoffs Hit Workers Days Before Trump Rally — Oct 3, 2026Nearly 1,400 workers lost jobs at a Springfield, Ohio truck plant three days before a Trump rally. A three-time Trump voter called $5,000 checks a bribe and a slap in the face.

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Dana Whitfield The Navistar closure erasing a year of job growth shows how tough things are getting for workers in Springfield.

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.

Nepal Ends Flood Search, 5,285 Remain Missing — Oct 5, 2026Nepal ended its 40-day flood search on Oct. 5 with 5,285 still missing and at least 1,455 dead, shifting to rehabilitation and a proposed NPR 559 billion rebuild budget.

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Alabama Cities Enact Lodging, Vehicle Tax HikesFinance — Oct 6, 2026Several Alabama cities will raise local taxes effective Oct. 1: Moody and Gadsden will charge a 10% lodging tax, while Madison and Huntsville will charge 10% plus $2 per room per night or day. Irondale will impose a 2.25% sales tax on certain vehicles, trailers and semitrailers.

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Middle East Crude Exports Top Pre-Conflict Levels Amid Maritime Threats — Oct 5, 2026Middle East crude hit 19.5-22.5 million bpd on peak September days, above a pre-war average near 18 million bpd, as tankers were struck in the Strait on Oct 1 and 4.

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Tom Gallagher Higher exports than before the conflict show the region adapting fast to those tanker strikes in the Strait.

Trump Administration Ends ACA Subsidies for 189,000 Deceased or Overlapping Enrollees — 7hThe Trump administration is ending Affordable Care Act subsidies for about 189,000 people flagged as deceased or as having duplicate coverage through Medicare, Medicaid or CHIP, estimating the move will prevent $738 million in improper payments this year. Officials say affected people can challenge the finding within 30 days, and those with other coverage will retain it.

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

Corey Day Wins Second Straight O’Reilly Race — 2dCorey Day won the rain-postponed O'Reilly race at Charlotte for his second straight victory, leading after a three-wide restart with 10 laps left and beating Jesse Love by 0.728 seconds.

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Buddy Guy's 90th Draws Stars to Radio City — Oct 2, 2026Buddy Guy's sold-out 90th birthday concert at Radio City on October 1, 2026 lasted more than three hours with Mayer, Trucks, Rush and more; Guy called it the greatest day of his life.

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Jared Kim Glad they pulled off that all-star finale without Clapton, but his absence was the only thing missing from a perfect night.

Students Explore STEM Through Hands-On ProgramsScience — Oct 5, 2026Hands-on STEM programs are introducing children and middle-school students to science through experiments, games and demonstrations, with organizers hoping to spark curiosity and broaden their sense of future possibilities. Oklahoma’s Innovation Week reaches 1,300 seventh graders, while Washburn University’s Women in Science Day gives more than 300 girls a chance to explore labs led largely by women scientists.

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Wisconsin, Fargo-Moorhead Mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day — 4dWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers marked Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the state’s 12 Native Nations and highlighting partnerships on language preservation, food sovereignty, clean energy, wild rice, health care and housing; local officials also pointed to plans to preserve land for the Ho-Chunk Nation. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein also proclaimed the day, honoring Indigenous communities and reaffirming the state’s commitment to tribal sovereignty and self-determination.

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Louisiana Tech Wins 14-Team Colonial ClassicSports — 5dNo. 7 Louisiana Tech won the Colonial Classic after opening with a perfect 5-0 day and finishing 12-1 overall. Alabama A&M rallied from 11th place after the opening day to finish ninth, sweeping its three Sunday matches, including a comeback win over Texas Southern.

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Man Accused in Deadly Baltimore Shooting Was Freed From Prison Just Days Earlier — 6dA Maryland man accused of killing a 12-year-old girl at a youth football homecoming game had been released from prison just eight days before the shooting, according to state recor… — by Andrew Powell

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Oregon Voter Registration Deadline TuesdayPolitics — 3dOregon voters must register by Tuesday, Oct. 13, for the Nov. 3 general election; officials urge voters to confirm or update their registration and say ballots will begin mailing Wednesday. Voters are encouraged to mail ballots by Oct. 27, though they can return them to a drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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Trump moves to cancel nearly $1 billion via pocket rescission — Sep 25, 2026White House announced late Friday a pocket rescission cutting $810 million in approved funds with five days left in the fiscal year, the second such move in 50 years.

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Rachel Meyers Cutting aid for refugees and unaccompanied minors this way risks real harm without proper oversight.

Saudi Arabia plans to expand oil pipeline capacity to 10 million barrels per dayBusiness — 2dAt Riyadh’s WPC Energy Congress, Prince Abdulaziz said Saudi oil pipeline capacity will hit 10 million bpd in two to three years, with 1.2 million more possible within weeks.

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