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Brazil Senate Approves 40-Hour Workweek — 3hBrazil's Senate cut the workweek from 44 to 40 hours, ending 6x1 with two paid days off and no pay cut; Lula is set to sign before the Oct. 25 runoff.

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Dana Whitfield This change to 40 hours with two paid days off should help families without hurting businesses.

Indi Hartwell Wins TNA Knockouts World TitleSports — 3dIndi Hartwell won the TNA Knockouts World Title from Xia Brookside at Bound for Glory on October 11, 2026, ending a 105-day reign and joining a rare TNA-NXT champions club.

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Lincoln returns after Iran combat no carrier matched — 6dHegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation as the Abraham Lincoln ended a 321-day deployment that hit Iranian forces hard and drew scrutiny over morale and supplies.

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Dana Whitfield The Lincoln's crew earned that citation after hammering Iranian forces for 321 days straight.

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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Three California Homes Sell; Pittsburgh Townhouse ListedBusiness — 6dA custom-built luxury townhouse in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, featuring high-end finishes, a sauna and four fireplaces, is listed for $3.1 million. The property has been on the market for more than 140 days, and its listing agent says it may require a buyer seeking its distinctive design and finishes.

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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.

NCAA Volleyball Streaks End, Extend NationwideSports — 3dSaint Louis ended Dayton’s 62-match Atlantic 10 winning streak, while Emory earned two UAA victories and Howard extended its streak to five. Vanderbilt upset No. 5 Florida, snapping the Gators’ 11-match run and earning the first top-five win in program history.

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Indonesia Ends Search for Journalists Missing Near Krakatau Eruption — Sep 17, 2026Indonesia ended a 10-day search for eight people, including five journalists, missing near Anak Krakatau; Basarnas found no signs and no objects.

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Entain holds 2026 guidance despite Brazil betting ban — Sep 28, 2026Entain maintained its 2026 underlying EBITDA guidance of £910 million to £960 million and margin target of 21% to 22% after Brazil provisionally suspended online betting and gaming, but expects results toward the lower end of those ranges if the restriction lasts through year-end. The company now forecasts online net gaming revenue growth of 4% to 6% including Brazil, while growth excluding Brazil remains on track for the top of its 5% to 7% target; the measure requires congressional approval within 120 days.

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Marcus Bell Brazil's ban might drag them down to the lower guidance if Congress doesn't act fast.

House Votes to Push Penny Toward History With New Cash-Rounding Rules — Sep 15, 2026The penny’s days as a regularly produced U.S. coin could be coming to an end for good after the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at ending its production and est… — by Andrew Powell

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Nicole Hardy I always keep a few pennies in my wallet for exact change at the store. This move feels like it will inconvenience regular shoppers without much real savings.

Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day War Roadmap — Sep 25, 2026Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran does not want to continue the war and is open to a negotiated agreement, arguing that the United States must decide whether to end the conflict. Recent indirect talks have not produced a breakthrough, with the countries still divided over terms including Iran’s nuclear program.

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Red Bulls End Derby Drought, Beat NYCFC 1-0 — Sep 19, 202618-year-old Julian Hall scored in the 57th minute off a James Sands backpass error as the Red Bulls beat NYCFC 1-0 a day after his first USMNT call-up.

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Priya Raman NYCFC needs to find some finishing if they want any shot at the postseason.

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.

Oil Prices Fall as US Stockpiles Surge, Saudi Disruptions Persist — Sep 16, 2026U.S. crude stocks rose 7.1 million barrels against a forecast 1.6 million-barrel draw, ending a two-day oil rally as Brent fell to $108.02.

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Marcus Bell Those Saudi pipeline issues will likely drive prices higher again once the stockpile effect fades.

Verlander Ends Career With Final Detroit Start — Sep 23, 2026Justin Verlander is set to make the final start of his 21-season career for Detroit this weekend, as the Tigers honor him with a two-day celebration at Comerica Park. The three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 AL MVP leaves a legacy that includes 3,554 strikeouts and three no-hitters, including the first in Comerica Park history.

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Starbucks Plans 250 North American Store Closures — Sep 19, 2026Several beloved coffee destinations are closing: Starbucks in Hove, UK will cease trading on October 4 after a long-running location, with staff offered roles at nearby stores; Williamsburg’s Partners Coffee flagship in New York City is also shutting as lease ends amid financial pressures, though a new Bedford Avenue cafe will continue the brand’s presence in the area. In Kent, The CakeShed on The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells is closing with its last day on September 27, marking the end of a well-loved cafe and restaurant staple in the town.

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Morocco Extends, France Plans Fuel Aid Amid Conflict — Sep 16, 2026France is extending targeted fuel subsidies for sectors hit by rising prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with extensions lasting through year-end and adjustments for fishermen, farmers, and construction to preserve economic activity. Morocco meanwhile is rolling out a new 30-day direct transport aid tranche for road professionals as domestic fuel costs remain high and volatility persists.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Orioles place Jackson Holliday on injured list for second time this season — Sep 16, 2026Jackson Holliday was placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation and will be eligible to return around Sept. 25, forcing Baltimore to lean on Jeremiah Jackson at second base with Jose Barrero being recalled to bolster infield depth. The move comes as the Orioles near the end of the season with upcoming series against the Yankees and Brewers, while Holliday’s absence has already shifted lineup planning and depth options.

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Nicole Hardy Bringing Barrero back helps the infield depth but this timing with the Yankees series makes it tougher overall.

Americans Expected to Fall Back November 1Weather — Oct 4, 2026Most Americans are scheduled to turn clocks back one hour on Nov. 1, 2026, while the UK and Ukraine make their seasonal changes earlier in October; Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time. The Sunday timing allows people and transit systems to adjust with less disruption, while efforts to end the twice-yearly clock change remain unresolved.

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JD FOSTER: Will Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs End In Disaster Or Prosperity? — Apr 3, 2025“Liberation Day” has come . So what does it mean? Beats the hell out of me. What we know is that President Trump’s avalanche of tariffs was to hit a peak on April 2; not end, mind you; not necessarily “the” peak, as…

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Mike Johnson Caves, Agrees To Pass Shutdown-Ending Bill He Called ‘Joke’ Days Before — Apr 1, 2026Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday he is working with the Senate on a plan to end the record-breaking 47-day partial government shutdown via passing a bill he had dismissed as a “joke” just days…

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Congress Reaches Deal to End 40-Day Government Shutdown — Nov 10, 2025Congress has reached a deal to reopen the government to end a 40-day shutdown that left federal agencies closed and thousands of workers furloughed. According to Fox News , Senate Democrats signaled enough support for…

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House Ends Record 43-Day Shutdown After Bitter Health Care Clash — Nov 13, 2025After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the House on Wednesday voted to end a 43-day funding lapse that left millions of Americans reeling — from unpaid federal workers to stranded travelers and families…

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Biden Urges Governors To Reopen Schools At the End of His First 100 Days: ‘I Know It’s Going To Be Controversial’Reporting — Dec 17, 2020President-elect Joe Biden is looking to governors across the United States to find a way to reopen schools “at the end of a hundred days” of his presidency. “I’m going to ask — and I know it’s going to be controversial…

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Trump Suggests Things May Change After 15-Day Period EndsReporting — Mar 23, 2020President Donald Trump signaled he may pivot in a new direction after the White House’s 15-day period of coronavirus response ends. Trump, in an all caps-lock tweet blasted out at 11:50 p.m. EST on Sunday night, said…

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21 Democrats Buck Hakeem Jeffries To End Four-Day Government Shutdown — Feb 3, 2026Nearly two dozen Democrats broke with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to pass a sprawling funding package on Tuesday afternoon, ending the four-day partial government shutdown. Lawmakers voted 217-214 to approve…

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