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Router Giant Rolled Out The Welcome Mat For Chinese, Russian Hackers, States Claim — Oct 7, 2026Wi-Fi routers sitting in Americans home may be ones foreign hackers already know how to get into, a new lawsuit alleges.

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Dana Whitfield I already replaced my old router last year after similar warnings and I won't buy anything made in China again.

Trump orders expansion of federal lands open to hunters and anglers — Sep 18, 2026Public lands should be available to the public. That’s the sentiment of President Donald Trump who announced executive orders to make these lands more available for hunting and fi… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Tom Gallagher Opening federal land is fine but I hope it includes better trail maintenance so access stays safe for everyone.

Law firms probe securities claims at five public companies — Sep 21, 2026Law firms Pomerantz and Rosen Law Firm announced investigations into potential securities violations and breaches of fiduciary duties on behalf of investors in five companies: NuScale Power, Elauwit Connection, Lincoln Educational Services, BellRing Brands, and Manhattan Associates. The disclosures highlight NuScale’s UBS downgrade and concerns about cash flow, Elauwit’s restatement issues, Lincoln Educational Services’ looming lead-plaintiff deadline, and ongoing fiduciary-duty reviews for BellRing and Manhattan Associates, with investors urged to seek counsel.

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Tribunal overturns Naomi Campbell’s five-year trustee ban — Oct 1, 2026A tribunal overturned Naomi Campbell’s five-year ban from serving as a charity trustee, finding that although serious financial misconduct occurred at her former charity, Fashion for Relief, another trustee concealed it from her. The ruling acknowledged Campbell’s responsibility for some administrative failures, while the Charity Commission said its original decision was based on the evidence available at the time.

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Sam Okafor Even with the concealment, Campbell should have caught those admin failures earlier instead of leaving everything unchecked.

Hong Kong to Host 21-Economy APEC Finance Talks — 2dHong Kong will host the first APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting there on October 20–21, with representatives from 21 economies discussing household-supporting fiscal policy, digital infrastructure financing, inclusive finance and financial talent. China’s finance minister, Lan Foan, is set to chair, and Taiwan’s finance minister is expected to attend.

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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.

Figure gives F.02 robots fiery Terminator farewell in Finland — Oct 4, 2026California robotics company Figure retired its F.02 humanoid robots by melting them at a Finnish steel foundry, turning the disposal into a dramatic farewell inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger’s suggestion. Figure said the approach protected proprietary technology and spared engineers from dismantling the machines as it shifts to newer models.

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Pirates seek fifth straight MTN8 title against SundownsSports — Oct 7, 2026Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates meet in the sold-out MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with Pirates seeking a fifth consecutive title and Sundowns aiming to end a five-year wait for the trophy. Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says his side is ready, setting up a clash between two teams that advanced through challenging knockout campaigns.

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US Jobless Claims Fall Fifth Straight Week — 6dU.S. initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 197,000 last week, below forecasts and marking a fifth consecutive weekly decline. The figures point to persistently low layoffs and a tight, low-hire, low-fire labor market, though continuing claims rose, suggesting some unemployed workers may be taking longer to find jobs.

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Priya Raman A low hire low fire setup keeps unemployment numbers steady but it also limits opportunities for people trying to switch jobs.

Boyce Champion Wins First Collegiate Title, UNCG Runner-UpSports — Oct 4, 2026UNC Greensboro finished runner-up behind Arkansas at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational, where B.J. Boyce captured his first collegiate individual title with a five-under-par total. The Spartans had also won the Rod Myers Invitational earlier in the season, their second team title in as many tournaments.

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Fever lose Tyasha Harris to season-ending fibula fracture — Sep 26, 2026Indiana Fever guard Tyasha Harris will miss the rest of the season, including the playoffs, after breaking her left fibula in the regular-season finale against Minnesota. Her absence thins Indiana’s backcourt ahead of its first-round series against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, with Raven Johnson expected to take on more minutes.

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Tom Gallagher Raven Johnson will need to step up fast with those extra minutes if Indiana wants to compete.

Five Firms Report Mixed 2026 Earnings — Sep 17, 2026A cohort of overseas firms reported mixed earnings for fiscal years ending mid-2026, with some posting profit and others showing revenue declines. HyosungONBCo posted 845.6 million won in net income on minimal sales, First Credit and Investment Bank earned PKR 66.01 million, Devonshire Industries 0.082399 million BMD in net income, Mid Wynd International Investment Trust 5 million GBP, and The North American Income Trust plc posted half-year net income of 60.09 million GBP with EPS of 0.5239 GBP.

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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.

Oilers Seek Fifth Straight Win Against Winless Kings — 2dThe Edmonton Oilers take a four-game winning streak and five-game points streak into Tuesday’s matchup with the winless Los Angeles Kings, closing out a three-game California road trip. The Kings have stayed competitive in several games but are looking for their first victory of the season.

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Ethiopia Approves New Cabinet, Names 62 State Ministers — 6dEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed named 62 state ministers across 22 ministries as he forms his government for a new five-year term. Key cabinet changes include Fitsum Assefa Adela as finance minister, Mohammed Edris as defense minister and former Ethio Telecom chief Frehiwot Tamiru as innovation and technology minister.

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Natalia Silva Wins UFC Flyweight Title — Oct 4, 2026Natalia Silva captured the vacant UFC women’s flyweight title with a unanimous-decision win over Wang Cong at UFC 332 and says she wants to defend the belt actively. With Valentina Shevchenko sidelined by injury, several analyses point to a rematch with former champion Alexa Grasso as the likeliest next fight; Payton Talbott also strengthened his standing with a first-round TKO of Deiveson Figueiredo.

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Blackhawks Sign Oliver Moore to $21.25M Extension — Sep 24, 2026The Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Oliver Moore to a five-year, $21.25 million extension, paying him $4.25 million annually. The 21-year-old, a 2023 first-round pick, had 19 points in 51 games last season before a lower-body injury ended his campaign.

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Derek Foss This extension gives the Blackhawks some stability at forward for the next five years at a reasonable average.

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

Clippers name LA attorney John Gibson interim CEO amid Ballmer ban — Sep 21, 2026Clippers named attorney John S. Gibson interim CEO on Sept. 21, 2026, as Steve Ballmer serves a one-year NBA ban after a $30 million fine and five forfeited first-round picks.

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Priya Raman This interim CEO pick looks like a practical step for the Clippers while Ballmer sits out.

Taiwan Begins Military Drills, China Plans Five-Sea Live-Fires — 3dChina announced live-fire drills in five maritime areas, prompting Taiwan to monitor the activity and warn it is fueling regional uncertainty; officials said initial assessments pointed to coastal artillery exercises and a relatively low threat to waters around Taiwan. Taiwan is also conducting its own military drills, including testing Abrams tanks, drones and communications systems, while Beijing says its exercises are intended to deter Taiwanese independence and outside interference.

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HBO Orders Five-Episode Girls Revival — 1dHBO ordered a five-episode Girls revival with Dunham, Williams, Kirke, Mamet and Rannells returning; production begins in 2027, a decade after the finale.

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Tom Gallagher Five episodes is the right length to avoid stretching things out after such a long break.

Man sues Richmond over fire truck injuriesWorld — 3dEmilson Garcia-Ponce is suing the City of Richmond and a fire-truck driver, alleging firefighters failed to check for obstructions before the truck ran over him as he slept outside a station in September 2025, leaving him with a broken back and lacerated spleen. The city disputes the allegations, saying Garcia-Ponce was not visible and had a blood alcohol level of .15 percent; reports say firefighters heard a clank and stopped but did not see him.

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Fifth Suspect Charged in VSU ShootingWorld — Oct 7, 2026An 18-year-old Richmond man was arrested as the fifth suspect in an August shooting at Virginia State University that wounded five people. He faces a misdemeanor charge of reckless handling of a firearm, and police recovered a firearm during a search.

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US Plans Livestreamed Hasan Firing-Squad Execution — 6dPentagon will livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's Dec. 3 firing-squad execution at Fort Hood, the first U.S. military execution since 1961.

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A’ja Wilson Wins Record Fifth WNBA MVP — 6dA'ja Wilson won a record fifth WNBA MVP and became the first to three-peat, taking 65 of 74 first-place votes after averaging 26.2 points.

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UFC 332 Sets Knockout Records, Crowns Silva — Oct 4, 2026UFC 332 set records with nine first-round knockouts and 11 total finishes. Natalia Silva won the vacant women’s flyweight title by unanimous decision over Wang Cong, while Payton Talbott scored a first-round knockout in the co-main event.

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Fermi selects CBRE for five-year operations role at Texas data center — Sep 24, 2026Fermi selected CBRE as the exclusive operations and maintenance provider for the first data center at its Project Matador campus near Amarillo, Texas, under a five-year agreement with renewal options. Fermi can extend the same operating framework to additional buildings as they come online.

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