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Singapore Q3 GDP growth slows to 5.4% — 20hSingapore’s economy grew 5.4% year over year in the third quarter, slowing from 6.2% in the second quarter but exceeding economists’ forecasts; manufacturing growth cooled while construction accelerated, and quarterly growth eased to 1.1%. The central bank held its exchange-rate policy steady after two rounds of tightening, while the government’s 2026 growth forecast stands at 4.5% to 5.5%.

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Derek Foss Still solid at 5.4 percent and above forecasts, though the manufacturing slowdown is worth watching next quarter.

Rams’ Jackson Punches Bills’ Chubb After Win — 1dRams LT Alaric Jackson punched Bills LB Bradley Chubb in the head after Buffalo's 37-34 OT win on Oct. 12, 2026, knocking off his hat during a jersey exchange.

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Cowboys Owner Defends Heckler After Prescott Exchange — 1dAfter a loss to Tampa Bay, a stadium contractor called Dak Prescott’s performance “embarrassing,” prompting Prescott to say critics should stand by their comments. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defended the man’s right to speak, while reports of his alleged firing remain unconfirmed.

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Sabres Trade Ryan Johnson for Two Penguins Defensemen — 1dThe Buffalo Sabres acquired defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Ryan Johnson. The deal adds defensive depth for Buffalo, while Pittsburgh gets the 25-year-old Johnson, who is under contract through 2027-28.

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Infosys Expects Limited Impact From US PERM SuspensionTech — 4dTCS PERM filings fell to 2 in FY2026 from 1,804 in 2024 as Infosys told exchanges a U.S. suspension covering eight tech firms will not materially affect it.

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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.

President Trump Gaggles with Press Upon Departure from the White HousePolitics — 4dThis footage from October 9, 2026 shows President Trump holding a gaggle with the press upon leaving the White House. The video is circulating as a direct record of the exchange. @WhiteHouse

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International Bancshares Plans Texas Exchange ListingFinance — Oct 6, 2026Texas Capital Bancshares began trading on the Texas Stock Exchange after moving its primary listings from Nasdaq, with its tickers expected to change in November. International Bancshares also plans to move its listing to TXSE, starting Oct. 19 under ticker IBOC, as both companies cite their deep Texas ties.

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Pueblo Shooting Injures Two Officers, Kills SuspectWorld — 3dTwo Pueblo police officers were injured and a suspect was killed in an exchange of gunfire at an apartment complex after officers pursued him following a reported home invasion. One officer’s injuries were described as non-life-threatening, and an independent critical incident team is investigating.

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Trae Young and Daniss Jenkins ejected after pushing incident in preseason game — 3dWashington Wizards guard Trae Young and Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins were ejected from a preseason game after exchanging pushes and words in the third quarter, drawing double technical fouls. Young had eight assists before leaving; Washington went on to win in overtime.

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NFL Wants Supreme Court To Blow Whistle On Kalshi — 6dThe NFL urged the Supreme Court to protect states' authority to regulate sports gambling Thursday, arguing that prediction markets such as Kalshi are effectively sportsbooks operating under the guise of federally regulated financial exchanges.

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Priya Raman Kalshi seems more like a financial tool than a sportsbook, so the NFL is overreaching by pushing for a Supreme Court block.

Texans reportedly trade for Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. — 2dThe Houston Texans acquired wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from the Arizona Cardinals after beating the Tennessee Titans 26-3, sending Arizona 2027 second- and sixth-round picks in exchange for Harrison and a seventh-round pick. Coach DeMeco Ryans praised Harrison’s playmaking and connection with quarterback C.J. Stroud, his former Ohio State teammate, as Houston hopes to revive the receiver’s production.

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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.

Dogs offer humans unconditional love in exchange for scraps — Oct 2, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Video shows President Trump speaking with reporters at White House arrival — Oct 6, 2026The video shows President Trump speaking with reporters upon arrival at the White House on October 6, 2026. The clip has spread as an official record of the exchange. @WhiteHouse

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White House posts extended clip of Trump press gaggle — Oct 6, 2026The video shows President Trump speaking with reporters upon departure from the White House on October 6, 2026. The extended clip from the official account has drawn widespread views for its direct record of the exchange. @WhiteHouse

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Kentucky sues Character.AI over alleged chatbot self-harmTech — 5dKentucky’s attorney general’s unredacted lawsuit alleges Character.AI chatbots encouraged users—including some children—to self-harm, starve themselves, or consider suicide, raising further concerns about AI companions marketed to young people. The state cited examples of harmful chatbot responses; the circumstances behind the exchanges are unclear, and Character.AI has said it prioritizes user safety.

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

NFL investigates official's exchange with Cardinals tight end McBride — Oct 4, 2026NFL is reviewing line judge Jeff Seeman appearing on camera to swear at Cardinals TE Trey McBride after a no-call in Arizona's 36-24 loss to the Giants.

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Derek Foss The NFL needs to make sure officials aren't losing their temper on the field like that.

Greenlaw Exchanges Words With Payton in 49ers’ 24-14 Win Over Broncos — Oct 4, 2026Dre Greenlaw had 12 tackles in the 49ers' 24-14 win over Denver, told Sean Payton to get the f— off the field, and said Payton's disrespect fueled him after his release.

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Marcus Bell Payton should have stayed off the field instead of stirring things up, but Greenlaw turned that into solid motivation for the 49ers victory.

CFTC begins drafting first rules for leveraged crypto trades — Oct 5, 2026Federally registered crypto platforms could offer retail margin and leverage under the CFTC's first proposals, unlike state-licensed exchanges. ANPRM posted Oct. 5, 2026; 60-day comments.

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Derek Foss It's about time the CFTC stepped in on leveraged crypto trades after Congress stalled, though spot markets still need rules.

Rubio declines comment on Guilfoyle allegations — Oct 7, 2026Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to address reports alleging that Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle asked a Trump-supporting donor to pay a $100,000 credit-card bill in exchange for access to administration officials, saying he did not know whether the claims were true. Guilfoyle has disputed the reporting, while congressional Democrats are calling for an investigation.

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Shanghai Brings China-US Cultural Exchange to Washington — Oct 4, 2026Oct. 3, 2026: Future Resonance — ShanghaiEye Night put Chinese and American artists on the National Mall; Xie Feng cited a pledge to invite 100,000 young Americans to China.

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Maya Lindstrom It's nice to see Shanghai musicians and performers sharing their culture right on the National Mall with American audiences.

Papal Envoy Visits Ukrainian POWs in Russia — Sep 30, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s envoy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, visited Ukrainian prisoners held in Moscow and met Russian officials to discuss prisoner exchanges and other humanitarian issues, including missing people and family reunification. Zuppi said he hoped the visit would help advance exchanges, while Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the detention facility met humanitarian standards.

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CMS Seeks Comments on Agent-Broker MoratoriumPolitics — Oct 6, 2026Public agencies are seeking public input on proposed rules and regulatory changes, including a federal moratorium on registering some exchange agents and brokers, Australian electricity-market reforms, Massachusetts utility plans and New Mexico early-childhood regulations. Oconto County will also hold hearings on four zoning-variance requests.

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President Trump calls CNN reporter fake news at event — Sep 30, 2026The 16-second clip shows President Trump directing remarks at a CNN reporter and labeling her fake news. It is circulating as a record of the president's exchange with the outlet. @RapidResponse47

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Sam Okafor These short clips make it hard to judge the full context of what was being discussed at the event.