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Harmon, Weatherly Set for Origins Reunion After Decade — 2dMark Harmon and Michael Weatherly will reunite as Gibbs and DiNozzo on NCIS: Origins for the first time in a decade. In the October 20 episode, Gibbs seeks help from DiNozzo, now NCIS director, after being shot by unknown attackers.

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Martínez Criticizes Manchester United Leadership After Defeat — 1dMartínez names technical director Jason Wilcox after United's 2-0 loss to Atlético; Yoro sent off in the 74th minute.

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Elena Vasquez Carrick gets left holding the bag when the real issue is upstairs not signing the right reinforcements.

Retension Insiders Buy 30,800 SharesFinance — 2dRetension Pharmaceuticals executives and directors reported insider purchases on Oct. 13, including CEO Eric Keller’s acquisition of 20,800 shares for $249,600 and director Franklin Berger’s purchase of 10,000 shares for $120,000. The company is developing a candidate treatment for hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases.

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“The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. For the director of music. On my stringed instruments.” — Habakkuk 3:19, New Intern — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Beth Warden Named KCAU News Director5 sources — Oct 7, 2026KCAU in Sioux City, Iowa, has named Beth Warden its news director, overseeing newsroom leadership, editorial strategy and digital growth. Warden previously worked as an investigative journalist and held radio and newsroom leadership roles.

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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.

FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Engagement to Alexis Wilkins — Oct 4, 2026Alexis Wilkins announced her engagement to FBI Director Kash Patel with a ring photo and the line “Went and got the law involved 💍❤️.”

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Chris Dalton The phrasing about involving the law fits his job perfectly and I hope it lasts for them.

University of Arizona Leaders Earn Multiple HonorsBusiness — 3dThe University of Arizona recognized athletics director Desireé Reed-Francois as Hispanic Business Woman of the Year, while Tech Parks Arizona and innovation leader Casey Carrillo also received honors for their contributions to economic development and entrepreneurship in Southern Arizona.

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Saint Laurent's Vaccarello Leaves After Decade — 5dAnthony Vaccarello is leaving Saint Laurent after a decade as creative director, Kering announced Friday. His gold-themed Spring 2027 Paris show was widely seen as a farewell.

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TMC board of directorsBusiness — Sep 29, 2026

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Trump Names Leaders for New Super Intelligence Force — Oct 4, 2026Trump announced a Superintelligence Force on Truth Social on Oct. 4, 2026; sources agree on three leaders but split on Ratcliffe versus Clayton as intelligence director.

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Jared Kim Consolidating intelligence agencies under this new force could streamline efforts against real threats if the leaders are chosen carefully.

Pope Leo calls Church to broader missionWorld — Oct 7, 2026Pope Leo emphasized the Church’s mission to serve people in the world, highlighting welcome for migrants and refugees and urging closeness to families facing hardship. Separately, the Diocese of Norwich named Sandra Chipanta, an experienced global public-health leader, as executive director of its Haiti outreach program.

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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.

Kentucky creates new role, taps Moorer to manage athletes across sportsSports — 5dKentucky Athletics has hired Mitchell Moorer as executive associate athletics director for player management, a new department-wide role overseeing roster development, revenue sharing, NIL opportunities and student-athlete management. Moorer joins from Michigan State and will work with coaches and administrators to shape Kentucky’s player-management strategy and ensure compliance.

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David Arquette plans Scream anniversary appearances — Oct 5, 2026David Arquette is marking the 30th anniversary of Scream with events featuring screenings and audience conversations, including appearances in New Jersey and Virginia. He has reflected on the film’s lasting appeal and recalled watching director Wes Craven study audience reactions at an early screening.

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Liverpool Names Julian Ward Sporting Director — Sep 26, 2026Liverpool has brought Julian Ward back as sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes after serving as Fenway Sports Group’s technical director; Ward is expected to lead recruitment and support head coach Andoni Iraola. His experience at the club is viewed as a source of continuity amid repeated leadership changes, though some observers have questioned the recent transfer record and say the club’s recruitment needs to better align with the manager’s plans.

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Taylor Swift Set for Inaugural VMA Director Honor — Sep 21, 2026One report lists Taylor Swift at 30 VMA awards, already the most in history, as she takes the first Artist Director Honors on Sept. 27.

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Rachel Meyers The VMAs ceremony looks strong with Swift nominated across categories and Madonna back to perform on the same night.

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

FBI Director Patel Testifies Amid Senate Scrutiny — Sep 15, 2026FBI Director Kash Patel testified Sept. 15, 2026 before the Senate Judiciary Committee, his first since 2025; Durbin called him the least qualified and most partisan director.

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Elena Vasquez Durbin has a point that this director's background makes him seem too tied to one side.

Lacoste Recasts Sportswear as Sensual Fashion at Paris Week — Oct 3, 2026Designers unveiled upcoming ready-to-wear collections, including Lacoste creative director Pelagia Kolotouros’s sporty, sweat-inspired take and Spring 2027 presentations from Pressiat, Noir Kei Ninomiya, Lanvin and Marine Serre at Paris Fashion Week. The reports highlight the range of labels on the seasonal runway, though most provide few details about the collections themselves.

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Priya Raman I wonder if Lanvin's take will stand out next to all these sporty themes this season.

Dario Vitale Named First Non-Family Creative Director at Emporio Armani — Sep 16, 2026Dario Vitale is Armani’s first non-family creative director, taking Emporio and accessories after a one-season Versace run.

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Priya Raman It's good they picked someone with real experience from Versace and Prada to lead Emporio Armani now.

Apple CEO Ternus eyes engineering-led overhaul, report says — Sep 29, 2026Apple cut hardware engineering program managers over two weeks, hitting roughly half a dozen directors, as new CEO Ternus weighs faster releases and fewer management layers, Bloomberg reports.

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Priya Raman Reducing layers at Apple could finally speed up their hardware cycles without losing engineering focus.

FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey to Leave After One Year — Sep 28, 2026Andrew Bailey resigns as FBI co-deputy Oct. 2 after one year, citing family; sources report meeting exclusions and Miller-linked demotions he has not confirmed.

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Chris Dalton Bailey's quick exit after a year raises real questions about stability in FBI leadership.

Trump Names Jay Clayton to Lead AI Force — Sep 29, 2026President Donald Trump is expected to name Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the White House’s AI czar, potentially adding the role to Clayton’s existing intelligence duties, though the administration has not confirmed the appointment. The move would advance Trump’s plan to create an AI Force as his administration seeks to promote U.S. leadership in the technology while addressing its risks.

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Taylor Swift Becomes VMAs’ Most-Awarded Artist — Sep 24, 2026Taylor Swift is expected to attend the Sept. 27 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles rather than the Chiefs’ game against the Dolphins in Miami. She is scheduled to debut a new music video and receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors.

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GRAIL Shares Surge 35% After FDA Briefing Raises No Major Concerns — Sep 21, 2026GRAIL hit $108.78—above every published analyst target—on 3.31× average volume as a director filed a Form 144 sale notice two days before the Galleri panel.

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Rachel Meyers The stock jump makes sense with the FDA seeing solid safety data on this early detection test.

MAC shifts to nine-game football schedule in 2028 for more exposure — Sep 15, 2026MAC football moves to nine conference games in 2028, three nonconference each; Steinbrecher cites greater conference exposure after athletics directors approve.

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Elena Vasquez This should give MAC teams more chances to build rivalries and stand out nationally without losing too many nonconference options.