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6 modern car technologies that make driving worse2 sources — Oct 7, 2026

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Ten instincts keep your world picture decades out of date — 3dOrdinary people and Nobel laureates alike score worse than random chance on basic facts about global poverty and progress.

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Sam Okafor Even smart people like Nobel winners getting facts wrong means we all need better ways to track real changes.

The Morning Briefing: October 7 vs January 6 — Guess Which Date the Dems Think Is Worse1 source — 6d

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Quiet discipline, not charisma, turns good companies great — 3dOnly eleven of 1,435 Fortune 500 firms went from market-or-worse returns to at least three times the market for fifteen years—and Collins finds they did it with humble leaders and narrow focus, not celebrity CEOs.

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Jared Kim Seeing those eleven companies succeed with quiet focus instead of big personalities matches what I saw at my old firm.

LVMH Fashion Sales Fall 5% Amid China Slump — 2dLVMH’s third-quarter fashion and leather goods sales fell 5%, worse than analysts expected, as weaker Chinese demand weighed on Louis Vuitton, Dior and other brands. Overall organic sales rose 1%, supported by growth in the U.S., Europe and Japan and stronger jewelry and retail results, but the figures underscored continued strain on the luxury sector.

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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.

Bangkok Declares Flood Disaster Across 50 Districts — Sep 26, 2026Bangkok declared all 50 districts disaster areas after nearly 300 mm of rain. Vendor Somkid Pheuk-ngam said waist-deep water was worse than the 2011 flood that killed more than 500.

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Maya Lindstrom Residents near the canals should listen and move their cars now while they still can with more rain on the way.

Giants QB Jaxson Dart Faces Possible Season-Ending Knee Surgery — Sep 22, 2026MRI shows Giants QB Jaxson Dart's knee injury is worse than expected; sources say he is out an extended period, possibly the season.

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Rural Voters Cite Costs, Test Trump Support — Sep 23, 2026About half of rural voters say the economy is worse since Trump returned to office, a Sept. 23, 2026 AP-KFF survey found; only about 4 in 10 approve of his economic handling.

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Marcus Bell The numbers show rural voters are split on the economy so he better focus on bringing those prices down before more turn away.

US Consumer Confidence Drops Sharply Before MidtermsFinance — Sep 25, 2026Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the economy: a poll found 43% rate it poor and 56% say it is getting worse, while consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade amid inflation and rising fuel costs. That gloom contrasts with a job market that remains relatively sturdy, with layoffs rare and unemployment expected to stay low.

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BHP Port Hedland Workers Seek Arbitration Over Wages — Sep 15, 2026About 450 BHP Port Hedland workers will seek Fair Work Commission wage arbitration after nine months; the union says 40% would be worse off under BHP's 17% offer.

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Jared Kim BHP's 17 percent offer looks weak if it leaves 40 percent of workers worse off after nine months of talks.

Ducks hand Flames worst-ever 0-5 start — 4dPoehling's short-handed goal lifted Anaheim over Calgary 4-2, locking in the Flames' worst-ever 0-5 start before he left after crashing into the goalpost.

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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.

EPA Shelves Biden’s Chemical Spill Rule Until 2030 And Strips Its Climate Mandates — 4dThe Trump administration is giving thousands of facilities that store hazardous chemicals near waterways three more years to plan for worst-case spills.

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Nor’easter Floods Outer Banks, Threatens New England — Sep 24, 2026A strengthening nor’easter is moving up the East Coast and is expected to bring New England heavy rain, damaging winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion through the weekend, with downed trees and power outages also possible. Forecasters warn that the storm’s track could shift the worst impacts, while high tides may worsen flooding and road closures along the coast.

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Derek Foss High tides on top of the rain could close a lot of coastal roads in New England, so people better have backup plans ready.

China’s Oil Stockpile Cushions Prices Amid Iran Conflict — Sep 19, 2026China’s ~1.4 billion-barrel oil reserve has kept prices below worst-case levels six months into Trump’s Iran war; Brent hovers near $100 after a $126 peak.

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Tom Gallagher Six months in and Brent at 100 instead of higher shows how much Trump's approach depends on other countries having big stockpiles ready.

Global Bonds Set for Worst Month in YearsFinance — Sep 30, 2026Global bonds were headed for their worst month in years as rising inflation, heavy debt issuance and concerns over government finances pushed yields sharply higher, while stocks remained comparatively resilient. After a brutal September, historical patterns cited by one analysis suggest bond-market losses could deepen in October.

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

Phil Wickham Releases Song Encouraging Worship in Everyday MomentsEntertainment — Sep 26, 2026Phil Wickham’s new song “Everyday Hallelujah” encourages listeners to treat ordinary moments—including joy and hardship—as opportunities to thank and worship God.

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Brazilians Say Economy Worsened Despite Lula Reelection Bid — Sep 26, 2026A Quaest poll finds nearly half of Brazilians say the economy worsened as butcher Kleyton Zacarioto rejects Lula: "Someone who earns a minimum wage has no way to get ahead."

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Priya Raman Lula should put more effort into bringing down living costs if he expects to win another term.

Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 1hAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 3hAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Gypsy Rose Recalls Last Meeting Before Ex’s DeathEntertainment — 3dGypsy Rose Blanchard says her last in-person moment with ex Ken Urker was a playful Burger King delivery days before he was found dead on his 34th birthday; his cause of death remains undetermined, and investigators reported no signs of foul play. She also alleges Urker feared online harassment from his sister and says the family conflict worsened after his death, as she pushes for social media accountability over online abuse.

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Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 5hAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 7hAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 9hAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 11hAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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