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Apple TV Renews Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed With Tatiana Maslany Returning — 10hApple TV has renewed the dark comedy thriller Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed for a second season, with Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson returning. The series follows a newly divorced mother whose search into a suspected crime leads her into blackmail and murder; a premiere date has not been announced.

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Celtics Agree to $44.2M Pritchard Extension — 2dThe Boston Celtics have agreed to a fully guaranteed, two-year, $44.2 million extension with guard Payton Pritchard, who won the 2025 Sixth Man of the Year award. The deal includes a mutual option for the 2029-30 season.

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EU Opens 17 Accession Chapters With Ukraine — 1dThe EU opened accession talks with Ukraine on internal-market rules and competitiveness, advancing Kyiv’s membership bid after Ukraine passed legislation expanding minority-language education rights and Hungary dropped its objections. The move marks progress, not a guarantee of membership: Ukraine still faces extensive reforms and unanimous approval from all 27 EU members.

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Chris Dalton Ukraine has a long list of reforms ahead even if these market rules are now in discussion.

Picklr Files Chapter 11, Clubs Stay OpenBusiness — 2dPickleball franchisor The Picklr filed for Chapter 11 protection to restructure after lease guarantees for early franchise locations created financial strain, a mistake its founder acknowledged. A franchisee-led investor group has pledged millions in reorganization financing, and the company says its clubs remain open and operating.

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China Seeks Copper Guarantees for Anglo-Teck Merger — Oct 2, 2026China's SAMR seeks copper concentrate supply guarantees, including trader volumes, as condition for the $54B Anglo-Teck merger that would control ~5% of global copper.

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Maya Lindstrom Requiring guarantees on trader volumes too will probably just delay the deal and raise costs for everyone downstream.

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.

Podziemski reportedly agrees to $110M Warriors extension — 6dThe Warriors and Brandin Podziemski have agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $110 million contract extension, reportedly including a mutual option for 2031-32. The deal rewards the 23-year-old guard after a career-best season and secures a key part of Golden State’s future.

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Chiefs Rally Past Raiders 30-27 After Kubiak Guarantee — Oct 4, 2026Klint Kubiak told CBS at halftime, "We're going to win the game," with the Raiders up 13-10; the Chiefs rallied for a 30-27 win on Oct. 4, 2026.

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Derek Foss Kubiak calling the win at halftime must have lit a fire under the Chiefs to erase that deficit.

Bills Extend Hometown Linebacker Andreessen Through 2028 — Oct 3, 2026Undrafted Lancaster tryout Joe Andreessen gets a reported $5M Bills extension through 2028—$3M guaranteed—after 21 special-teams tackles in 2025.

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Marcus Bell Extending him for two years at that price looks like solid value for the depth he adds at linebacker.

Flint Water Settlement Claimants Face October DeadlinesPolitics — Oct 6, 2026Flint officials are urging water-crisis settlement claimants with otherwise approved claims to submit any missing information by the deadline in their individual notice; general deadlines are Oct. 8 for claimants represented by an attorney and Oct. 17 for those without one. Former minors and people who have moved should check whether documents were received, since approval alone does not guarantee payment.

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Texans Open Tank Dell’s 21-Day Practice Window — Oct 5, 2026The Houston Texans plan to open a 21-day practice window this week for receiver Tank Dell, who has been sidelined since a serious knee injury in December 2024. His return to practice is a step toward playing but does not guarantee he’ll be activated; Houston also plans to open practice windows for tackle Braden Smith and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald.

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US Extends Qatar Camp Nine Months for Afghans — Sep 29, 2026The U.S. has extended Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar for nine months, delaying the closure of a facility housing about 1,000 Afghans who supported U.S. forces and their relatives. The extension offers temporary relief but no guarantee of resettlement or entry to the United States, as lawmakers and advocates press the administration to create a path for them.

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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.

US Ends Blanket Syria Arms Export Ban — Sep 30, 2026The United States has ended its blanket ban on arms exports to Syria, allowing proposed sales and security services to be reviewed individually rather than automatically rejected; approval is not guaranteed. The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to rebuild ties with Syria’s new government after easing sanctions and removing Syria’s state-sponsor-of-terrorism designation.

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Marcus Bell Reversing the blanket ban risks weapons reaching unstable factions even with case-by-case reviews.

Guinea-Bissau Military Bars Ex-President Embaló’s Return — Oct 2, 2026Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities have barred ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló from returning from exile ahead of December elections, citing security risks and the need to preserve public order; political activity restrictions remain in force. Residents expressed mixed views, with some saying Embaló should be allowed to return and voters decide his future, while others accepted the junta’s claim that his safety could not be guaranteed.

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Elena Vasquez Barring the former president from even coming home makes the upcoming elections look rigged before they start.

Pistons, Ausar Thompson Agree to $155M Extension — Sep 18, 2026Pistons and Ausar Thompson agree to a fully guaranteed five-year, $155 million extension, ending an offseason standstill; he led the NBA in steals last season.

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Sam Okafor Pistons did right locking up Ausar for five years, his defense already looks like a franchise cornerstone.

Russian Strikes Kill Seven as Ceasefire Efforts Stall — Sep 21, 2026Multiple reports underscore persistent attempts to restart Ukraine-Russia peace talks with the United States, while Moscow says there has been no progress but remains hopeful for trilateral negotiations, and Kyiv’s leadership continues to push for de-escalation and security guarantees. Turkey signals it could host new talks by end-2026, as efforts to secure a ceasefire and political settlement face ongoing disagreements and market skepticism regarding any near-term breakthrough.

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

Brookfield plans $600 million senior notes offering due in 2031 — Sep 21, 2026Brookfield Corporation announced the pricing of a $600 million senior notes offering due 2031 at 5.650% interest, with closing anticipated September 23, 2026, and disclosed guarantees and use of net proceeds for general corporate purposes; separate terms include a change-of-control put option at 101% and registration with the SEC, with Computershare Trust Company of Canada acting as trustee. In Canada, Brookfield also updated its capital strategy with a renewed normal-course issuer bid for preferred shares and an automatic purchase plan, highlighting ongoing emphasis on bluechip status and capital allocation discipline.

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Nicole Hardy Brookfield raising 600 million at 5.65 percent through 2031 looks like a steady way to fund operations without much strain.

Credit Guarantee Scheme Expanded to Rs 10 Crore Nationwide — Jul 23, 2026The MSME Ministry announced that the Credit Guarantee Scheme via CGTMSE now offers collateral-free loans to MSEs with the guarantee ceiling raised to ₹10 crore and a 50% reduction in annual guarantee fees to as low as 0.37% to boost credit flow, including support for women-led and first-generation ventures. Banks are instructed under RBI to avoid collateral for loans up to ₹20 lakh for MSEs, while CGTMSE provides additional perks like a 10% AGF discount and 5% extra guarantee coverage in identified districts and through Tamil Nadu’s Tamil Nadu Credit Guarantee Scheme.

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Biden Says He ‘Can’t’ Guarantee US Won’t Default on DebtReporting — Oct 5, 2021On Monday, President Joe Biden fired another salvo in an ongoing game of financial chicken between his administration and congressional Republicans, saying he could not guarantee the United States will not reach the…

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Psaki Asked If the Federal Gov’t Can ‘Guarantee’ That ‘Holiday Packages Will Arrive on Time’Reporting — Oct 13, 2021White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is not making any guarantees about whether holiday packages will be on time this year as the administration tries to smooth out bottlenecks at ports. During a press briefing on…

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Zuckerberg Warns Reopening Too Quickly May ‘Almost Guarantee’ Second Wave of CoronavirusReporting — Apr 30, 2020Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expressing concern about the dangers of the economy reopening too quickly, insisting that it could “ almost guarantee ” a second wave of the coronavirus. While Facebook’s profits have…

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Trump Admin Endorses Plan For ‘Binding’ Ukraine Security Guarantees — Jan 6, 2026The U.S. on Tuesday joined a coalition of nations in committing to “binding” long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, marking the first time Washington has officially endorsed a specific security framework. The joint…

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White House: No Guarantees About Afghanistan’s Future Post-PulloutReporting — Apr 18, 2021No one can offer guarantees about Afghanistan’s future after U.S. troops leave, a top White House official said on Sunday, even as he stressed the United States would stay focused on terrorist threats emanating from the…

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Laura Ingraham Predicts New Trump Charges Will ‘Guarantee’ Future Indictments Against Political OpponentsReporting — Aug 16, 2023Fox News host Laura Ingraham predicted Tuesday that the latest indictment against former President Donald Trump will guarantee similar indictments in the future. A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia handed down ten…

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Finland Joins France’s European Nuclear Deterrence Initiative — Sep 14, 2026Finland joined France’s European nuclear deterrence initiative on Sept. 14, 2026 as the tenth participant, saying it will not station nuclear weapons in peacetime and faces no French collective-defence guarantee.

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Dana Whitfield Ten participants now shows growing interest yet Finland's careful limits suggest not everyone wants full nuclear involvement.