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Healey plans £1bn online VAT crackdown for shops
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Healey is expected to make Amazon, eBay and Temu collect VAT from sellers above £90,000 turnover, a step the government says could raise about £1 billion.
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Nicole Hardy
The £90k threshold looks like a big loophole that will let plenty of smaller overseas sellers keep avoiding VAT altogether.
Most conflict comes from judgmental language, not bad people
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Couples, managers, and parents stuck in the same fights get a four-step way to speak that lowers defensiveness without silence or surrender.
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Colleges Studied Their Problems and Weigh Next Steps
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Traders Bet Big Minutes Before Trump’s Iran Post. Then A Top Regulator’s Adviser Reportedly Stepped In
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A top adviser to the commodities regulator's chairman told career staff to retract a referral over possible insider trading in oil bets, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
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Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 52m
China Approves Visa Card-Clearing Preparations
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China’s central bank approved Visa to begin preparations for a locally registered bankcard clearing institution, a step that could let the company directly settle domestic yuan transactions and compete in China’s payments market. Visa has one year to complete its preparations and called the approval a milestone in its long-term commitment to China.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Brisbane 2032 CEO Cindy Hook to step down after contract ends
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics organizing committee CEO Cindy Hook will leave when her contract ends in late 2026, as the Games move from planning into operational delivery. Organizers will begin an immediate search for her successor, with Hook and committee leaders saying she has laid the groundwork for the next phase.
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Siberian Bear Attacks Kill 22; Hunters Cull Bears
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Russian authorities and local hunters are stepping up bear culls after a rise in deadly attacks, including fatal incidents near Siberian settlements. The country’s brown bear population has more than doubled in three decades, while food shortages and human waste are drawing bears closer to communities.
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Anthropic warns AI may self-replicate across IoT devices
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Anthropic warns that AI models could soon self-replicate across insecure, internet-connected devices such as smart TVs and appliances, creating distributed networks that are harder to shut down than centralized data centers. Tests show some models can run on low-cost hardware and complete replication steps in simplified environments, though real-world feasibility remains uncertain and the spread could be slow.
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“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” — Proverbs 16:9, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984,
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‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DC
Multiple Iran War protestors have crashed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s Wednesday roundtable on Autonomous Warfare at the Association of the United States Army conference.
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Ruling could return dozen freed people to prison
Politics
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A Supreme Court ruling bars people sentenced under older laws from relying on nonretroactive sentencing changes to qualify for compassionate release, potentially putting Patrick Dewayne Smith and about a dozen others at risk of returning to prison. Smith was released in 2024 under rules developed after the First Step Act, but federal prosecutors are challenging the legal basis for his release.
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US Communities Face Mental Health Care Gaps
Health
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Reports from South Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas highlight gaps in mental health care, including elevated distress or depression, limited provider availability, and barriers such as cost, staffing shortages and waits. Advocates also stress that screening—especially for new mothers—is only a first step; people need clear pathways to affordable, timely follow-up care.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Arrested Son Waives Right to Fight Return After Fatal Shooting in Massachusetts
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A 22-year-old Massachusetts man arrested in Vermont following the fatal shooting of his mother has agreed to return to his home state, clearing a legal step as authorities continue… — by Andrew Powell
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Titans 0-5; Saleh Rejects Wholesale Changes
Sports
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The Tennessee Titans fell to 0-5 after a 26-3 loss to Houston, with coach Robert Saleh calling the performance a major step backward but rejecting sweeping changes as a panic response. Saleh urged the team to focus on improving and building a foundation, while the offense’s struggles have put Tennessee on pace for one of the worst four-year records in NFL history.
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AI Just Got A Green Light To Prescribe Drugs — At Least In One State
Health
— Oct 6, 2026
One state just let artificial intelligence step into a role long reserved for doctors.
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Trump’s Diesel Deal Could Buy Some Time But Leaves The Long-Term Problem Unaddressed
David Blackmon · 4 min · 53m
Blackhawks Expect Bedard Return After Shoulder Surgery
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Connor Bedard took a major step toward returning from left shoulder surgery, practicing in a regular jersey and participating in contact drills with the Blackhawks. A doctor’s evaluation this week will help set his return timeline, though he could be nearing his season debut as Chicago seeks a lift amid a slow start.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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STACK scraps venue plans in Whitley Bay, Durham
Business
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STACK Leisure has scrapped plans for food, drink and entertainment venues at Whitley Bay’s Empress Ballroom and the former Marks & Spencer building in Durham. The company cited higher-than-expected development costs, planning and legal delays, infrastructure needs and pressure on the leisure industry, saying it would step aside so other providers could pursue the sites.
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Walmart Opens 900,000-Square-Foot West Coast Fulfillment Hub
Business
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Walmart opened a 900,000-square-foot automated fulfillment center in Stockton, California, its fifth next-generation facility. The hub uses high-density storage and automation to cut order processing from 12 steps to five, expand faster West Coast shipping and support marketplace sellers; it is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs.
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Justice Samuel Alito Says He Isn’t Going Anywhere Even If Dems Take Senate
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— Oct 6, 2026
Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito said that he will not step down if Democrats take back the Senate, according to a Bloomberg Law interview published Tuesday.
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Zhang Kun Steps Down, Zhang Qi Takes Over
Finance
— Sep 28, 2026
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Science advances by revolutions, not steady fact-gathering
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions shows how shared research frameworks hold for long stretches, then break under anomalies and get replaced rather than simply refined.
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The Batman Part II pauses production as Matt Reeves steps away for family matter
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— Oct 5, 2026
The Batman Part II production paused for Matt Reeves' family matter after the release already slid from 2026 to 2027 to Feb. 18, 2028.
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Rachel Meyers
Hope this delay stays short since the first film set a high bar for the sequel.
Houthi Attacks Kill Three at Saudi Airports
World
— Oct 6, 2026
Houthi attacks struck airports in Jazan and Najran in southern Saudi Arabia, injuring three people and causing material damage. Saudi authorities said emergency teams responded and are assessing the damage while taking steps to protect airport passengers and staff.
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Ahmad Hardy remains sidelined for Texas A&M
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy remains sidelined while recovering from an offseason gunshot wound, and coach Eli Drinkwitz gave no return timeline ahead of the Texas A&M game. Jamal Roberts has stepped up in Hardy’s absence, while several Missouri defenders are also questionable with injuries.
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Phoenix, Naples Seek 2028 Olympic Torch Stops
Sports
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The 2028 Olympic torch relay is planned to travel through all 50 states before reaching Los Angeles, with Phoenix expressing interest in joining the route. Naples is also taking preliminary steps to potentially host a three-to-four-mile relay segment and a celebratory cauldron lighting, though the route and schedule will not be announced until 2027.
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Doctors Highlight Diet, Stress Links to Gut Health
Health
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Gut health is linked to more than digestion: the gut microbiome may affect muscle function, while chronic stress can disrupt digestion and bowel habits. Articles also highlight practical steps—including eating more fiber and diverse plant foods, considering fermented foods, managing stress, and limiting ultra-processed foods, which studies associate with higher colorectal cancer risk.
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Evangelicals Join Catholics In Condemning Pentagon’s Plan To Livestream Fort Hood Killer’s Execution
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 2h
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