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Indonesia Releases 20 Green Turtles After Bali RaidEnvironment — 1dIndonesian authorities released 20 protected green sea turtles into the ocean off Bali after rescuing 22 from an abandoned boat during a suspected smuggling operation. The suspected smugglers had fled, and two turtles remain in treatment before they can be released.

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Court Keeps $20 Billion Green Bank Grants Frozen Pending Supreme Court Appeal — 1dBiden-era green bank grants worth $20 billion remain frozen two months after an appeals court ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to cancel them.

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Elena Vasquez These grants were meant for clean energy projects, so keeping them frozen this long hurts real progress on renewables.

Ella Langley Responds to Riley Green Credit Claims — 1dOn an Oct. 8 Instagram Live, Ella Langley said she "didn't love that" and called it "pretty typical" after a fan asked about Riley Green taking credit for her success on The Voice.

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Bears’ Montez Sweat Suspended Two Games — 17hThe NFL suspended Bears defensive end Montez Sweat for two games without pay for violating its performance-enhancing substances policy, sidelining him for matchups against the Falcons and Patriots. His absence further weakens Chicago’s pass rush, already strained by injury, though Austin Booker had two sacks in the team’s loss to Green Bay.

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Sam Okafor Booker had a good game against Green Bay so maybe he can keep filling in and help limit the damage.

Franklin Says Burden Quit After Packers’ Win — 2dThe Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 31-7, and linebacker Zaire Franklin afterward taunted receiver Luther Burden III for saying Chicago wanted to make Green Bay quit. Franklin said Burden quit instead, as the Packers’ defense forced multiple turnovers and limited the Bears’ offense.

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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.

Draymond Green Defends LeBron James’ Helicopter Commute — 3dDraymond Green urged people to stop scrutinizing LeBron James’ helicopter commute between New York and Philadelphia, saying he should be able to travel to work in peace. James’ flights are provided through his Fanatics partnership as he splits his time between the two cities.

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America’s Bid To Loosen China’s Cobalt Grip Comes With A Green Card Attached — 4dAn Arizona refinery challenging China's cobalt dominance offers foreign investors a path to U.S. green cards while still barring Chinese nationals from participating.

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Wisconsin Green Party House Candidate Arrested After Antisemitic Incident1 source — 5d

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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over Alleged Fraud — 5dThe Trump administration is cutting one of America's biggest tech companies out of a major green card program over alleged visa fraud.

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US suspends Microsoft, tech firms from green-card program — 5dVance: for every Microsoft layoff, "one and a half foreign indentured servants"; U.S. suspends Microsoft from PERM green-card program.

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Chris Dalton This is long overdue to protect American jobs from companies that prefer outsourcing over hiring locals.

Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses — 15hA sweeping Oregon recycling law is facing a federal legal challenge from businesses that warn the state's environmental regulations could impose new costs on companies and consumers across the country.

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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.

Vance Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over Alleged Fraud2 sources — 5d

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Green Obituaries Span Four StatesGood News — Oct 5, 2026Several men named Green have died: Jeffrey Green, 63, was an Army veteran and longtime sales professional; radio host Rick Green, 74, spent more than 40 years at Rochelle stations; Pastor David Green, 71, led Gregg Chapel C.M.E. Church; and Darrell Green, 62, was a retired industrial maintenance technician and active church member.

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Longtime US Ally South Korea Bends Knee To The Green Altar — 6dLongtime U.S. ally South Korea is putting green energy on a $747 billion pedestal.

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Dolphins reportedly work out cornerback Cobee BryantSports — 23hThe Miami Dolphins worked out former Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant as they look for secondary depth amid injuries. Bryant, an undrafted Kansas standout who played seven games for Atlanta as a rookie, has also worked out for Green Bay, which did not sign him.

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Tom Gallagher Bryant went undrafted but played at a high level in college, he might finally get a real shot if Miami likes what they see.

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

US freezes Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys green-card applications over alleged fraud1 source — 5d

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Disney on Ice schedules 2027 shows across USEntertainment — 2dDisney On Ice announced several 2027 arena stops, with shows scheduled in Fresno, Green Bay, Evansville, Dayton and North Little Rock from January through April. Productions include “Jump In!,” “Find Your Hero” and “Magic of Family,” featuring characters from Disney films such as Frozen and Encanto alongside skating and aerial performances.

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Kansas City plans two-year I-670 closure for parkTravel — 1dInterstate 670 in downtown Kansas City is scheduled to close in both directions from early December 2026 through September 2028 as crews build the first phase of Roy Blunt Luminary Park, an elevated green space intended to reconnect downtown and the Crossroads. The work includes roughly half of the highway tunnel and the park’s first block; nearby streets will also face intermittent closures, and the prolonged shutdown will overlap with an I-70 closure east of downtown.

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Berlin Coalition Talks Halt Over Antisemitism RiftWorld — 3dBerlin’s Social Democrats and Greens suspended coalition talks with the Left Party, saying it must clarify its commitment to agreed antisemitism safeguards after admitting lawmaker Vanessa Emde to its parliamentary group. The dispute centers on a proposed binding use of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and procedures for reviewing allegations, though the parties left open the possibility of resuming negotiations.

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Packers’ Hargrave Has Season-Ending Achilles Tear — 2dPackers defensive lineman Javon Hargrave was carted off late in Green Bay’s 31-7 win over Chicago after entering the game with a toe injury. A preliminary report says he likely tore his Achilles and could miss the rest of the season, though the injury assessment has not been confirmed in the other reports.

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Bears, Packers Face Injury Challenges in NFC North Rivalry — Oct 6, 2026The Bears enter their matchup with Green Bay in strong overall form, but their league-worst red-zone efficiency remains a concern despite frequent trips inside the 20. The Packers, meanwhile, have struggled and face a tough Chicago defense; the game offers Green Bay a chance to shift its season, while both teams’ execution will be pivotal.

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Bears Undecided on Falcons Game Starting Quarterback — 3dAfter a 31-7 loss to Green Bay in which Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum combined for four turnovers, Bears coach Ben Johnson has not decided who will start at quarterback against Atlanta if Caleb Williams remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Johnson said all three quarterbacks can win, leaving open the possibility of either backup starting as Williams works toward a return.

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Bowling Green rallies past Miami 24-20 on late touchdown — Oct 3, 2026Leo Kemp's 2-yard run with seconds left capped a 75-yard drive as Bowling Green beat Miami 24-20 in the MAC opener.

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Rachel Meyers Leo Kemp's two-yard run sealed it nicely for the Falcons. Miami needs to figure out how to hold leads in conference games.

AI Just Got A Green Light To Prescribe Drugs — At Least In One StateHealth — Oct 6, 2026One state just let artificial intelligence step into a role long reserved for doctors.

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