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EFTA, Vietnam Plan Free-Trade Pact SigningPolitics — 12hEFTA and Vietnam will sign a free trade deal in Hanoi on Sunday; Norway's Astrid Bergmal will raise the detention of citizen Nguyen Duc Thuan.

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Jared Kim Norway needs to keep pushing on that detention case even after the signing happens.

Persecution Of John Cleese Shows Islamist Hatred Of Free Speech1 source — 8h

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Sam Okafor Tolerating such pressure on public figures like Cleese only encourages more attacks on open expression.

Netflix secures Spain, Andorra 2030 World Cup rights — 1dOn October 13, 2026, Netflix took exclusive rights to all 104 matches of the 2030 men's World Cup in Spain and Andorra, with one free match per matchday and Spain's path on free TV.

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Sam Okafor One free match daily on Netflix plus the big games on free TV seems like a fair way to handle access.

Red Wings Near Seven-Year, $91M DeBrincat Deal — 19hThe Detroit Red Wings are nearing a seven-year extension with Alex DeBrincat worth about $13 million annually, or roughly $91 million total, according to multiple reports. The deal is not yet signed; DeBrincat is coming off a 41-goal season and was set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

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Tom Gallagher Spending ninety one million over seven years feels steep even for a proven scorer, but it might keep Detroit competitive.

Poilievre plans Detroit push for tariff-free auto pact — 2dConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pitching a tariff-free U.S.-Canada auto pact during meetings in Detroit, arguing tariffs are hurting jobs, investment and vehicle production on both sides of the border. His push comes as President Donald Trump threatens to raise the U.S. tariff on Canadian vehicles from 25% to 50% and Michigan Republicans also call for a trade deal.

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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.

Blues double free over-the-air games via new Gray Media dealSports — 2dThe St. Louis Blues and Gray Media have agreed to a multiyear deal to air 10 select Thursday-night Blue Note+ games free over the air during the 2026–27 season. The broadcasts will reach more than 4.8 million households across St. Louis and 10 other regional markets, doubling the number of the team’s free over-the-air games from last season.

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Adam O'Neal listed as author at Washington Free Beacon — 3d

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Havana Volunteers Coordinate Free Medicine Distribution Amid Shortages — 3dLaura Mendoza hands free medicine to dozens outside her Havana apartment twice weekly; her network is one of about 100 as only one-third of basic drugs remain available.

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Residents Offer Free Items Across Five CommunitiesLifestyle — 3dNeighbors in West Chester, New Haven, Irvington, Lakewood and Downers Grove are offering assorted free household goods, furniture, tools, toys and other items through local listings. Availability is limited and changes quickly, so interested residents should contact the posters directly.

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Every dollar you spend is hours of your life — 2dRobin and Dominguez reframe money as finite life energy so tracking, a personal enough point, and investment income can free work from wages.

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Derek Foss Tracking expenses as life energy is useful but most jobs don't pay enough to make that freedom realistic for everyone.

Doerr argues fewer measurable goals outperform long lists of vague ones — 1dFocus by subtraction—a handful of public goals checked weekly and cut free from pay—beats scattered annual ambition.

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Derek Foss Public goals sound good in theory but might pressure people if the metrics shift mid year.

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.

Every act is the tip of a causal chain stretching back millennia — 13hSapolsky shows cruelty and kindness share the same layered biology—from a second of neural firing back through hormones, childhood, genes, and evolution—so single-cause stories and pure free will both fail.

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Turnstile Plans Free Concert for Palestine, Sudan, LebanonMusic — 6dTurnstile will play a free outdoor concert near the Washington Monument on the National Mall on October 24, with donations supporting Human Concern International’s humanitarian relief efforts in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon. The event is part of the band’s ongoing tradition of pairing free shows with charitable fundraising.

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Youngstown assault leaves striker free after Trump jibe — 1dA man punched a woman in an Epstein files shirt at Trump’s Ohio rally; police escorted her out while he high-fived. Trump called her paid, mocked her weight, and offered no proof.

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Subscribe - The Free Press2 sources — Oct 7, 2026

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

Conservative Leader Credits Trump Win for Zuckerberg's Free Speech Shift — 5d

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UK pins Fairford plot on Iran’s Guard after U.S. bombers leave — 1dBurnham told Parliament the IRGC almost certainly directed the September incident near RAF Fairford. Police found petrol in vans; seven men walked free on bail as allies backed London’s attribution.

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New Jersey Abortion Bill Draws Free Speech Concerns From ACLU And Press Group — 2dNew Jersey's new abortion protection bill could make pro-life activism illegal in the state.

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Tom Gallagher The ACLU warning suggests the law is too vague and could chill speech for activists on either side.

Communities Schedule Free Hazardous-Waste Disposal EventsEnvironment — Oct 7, 2026Communities in Washington, Florida and Indiana are offering residents free or fee-waived drop-off events for household hazardous waste, with Madison County, Alabama, also scheduling a free collection day. Hours, accepted items and locations vary, so residents should check their local event details before bringing materials.

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Texas waives fees for public college applications this weekPolitics — 2dTexas Free College Application Week runs Oct. 12-18, 2026, waiving fees for residents applying to public undergraduate programs via ApplyTexas by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 18.

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New Jersey Abortion Bill Draws Free Speech Concerns From Critics — 3dNew Jersey's new abortion protection bill could make pro-life activism illegal in the state.

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Elena Vasquez This bill risks going too far if it really limits peaceful protests and counseling near clinics.

Vikings reportedly work out JuJu Smith-Schuster — 1dThe Minnesota Vikings worked out free-agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster as they assess veteran depth amid injuries at receiver, after recently adding Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad. No signing has been announced.

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Irrational choices follow patterns you can measure and redesign — 2dAriely shows people do not maximize self-interest like classical economics assumes; they repeat the same measurable mistakes—anchoring, free-lure, ownership inflation, and expectation effects—that others can predict and design around.

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Nicole Hardy Businesses could use these patterns to make better products instead of just tricking people into bad buys.

New Jersey Abortion Bill Raises Free Speech Concerns — 4dNew Jersey's new abortion protection bill could make pro-life activism illegal in the state.

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Elena Vasquez Lawmakers need to clarify exactly what counts as activism so ordinary counseling or signs do not become crimes.