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Meloni Seeks EU Voice Trademark Against AI Clones — Oct 5, 2026Giorgia Meloni filed Oct. 5, 2026 to trademark a four-second clip of her saying “Io sono Giorgia Meloni” twice at the EUIPO against AI voice clones.

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Nicole Hardy I doubt a trademark will really prevent deepfakes since they're already hard to control online.

TuteeHUB Launches Platform Linking Education Resources To Paid Gigs — Oct 3, 2026TuteeHUB has launched a platform combining educational resources and question banks with professional profiles, networking, and gigs intended to help users turn new skills into income. The service is available through Android and iOS apps and online community channels.

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Rachel Meyers Not sure if the gigs will pay enough to make it worth the time compared to established platforms.

India Regulator Probes Apple Over iOS 18 Warranty — Sep 15, 2026India's CCPA escalated a detailed Apple probe on July 29, 2026 over iOS 18; an iPhone 15 screen repair runs 27,900 rupees, over a third of retail price.

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Chris Dalton Apple should lower its repair prices in India instead of making consumers pay over a third of the phone cost for basic fixes after iOS 18.

Sportsbooks Offer Bonuses Across College, NFL GamesSports — 6dSeveral Friday college football betting articles advertise sportsbook welcome offers, including bonus bets from BetMGM and bet365, with terms varying by state. Their featured games and picks include Iowa-Washington, Louisville-Florida State, BYU-Iowa State and South Florida-UTSA.

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Iowa State Coach Fennelly Announces 2027 Retirement — 2dIowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly will retire after the 2026-27 season, ending a 32-year tenure with the Cyclones and a 39-year head-coaching career. He transformed the program into a consistent winner, compiling a 656-335 record at Iowa State and leading the team to 24 NCAA Tournament appearances.

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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.

No. 8 BYU Stifles Iowa State 24-10Sports — 4dNo. 8 BYU dominated Iowa State 24-10, improving to 5-0 behind a defense that limited the Cyclones to 200 yards and contained breakout running back Aiden Flora. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier delivered a major dual-threat performance as BYU’s explosive plays and defensive pressure overwhelmed Iowa State, whose coach said his team was not good enough.

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IonQ Agrees $1.3B Elisity AcquisitionBusiness — 2dIonQ agreed to acquire Zero Trust cybersecurity company Elisity in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3 billion, including as much as $150 million in performance-based payments. IonQ says the acquisition will combine Elisity’s network security platform with its quantum-safe technologies to strengthen offerings for enterprise and government customers.

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Iowa Loses 31-14 to Ohio State — Oct 4, 2026Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said the Hawkeyes must clean up costly mistakes after their first loss of the season, a 31-14 defeat to Ohio State. Iowa now faces a short week before Friday’s road game at Washington, with quarterback Hank Brown listed as questionable.

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Iowa QB Brown Questionable for Washington Game — Oct 5, 2026Iowa quarterback Hank Brown has a sprained AC joint after leaving the loss to Ohio State and remains questionable for Friday’s game at Washington, despite making progress and throwing in practice. Coach Kirk Ferentz said Iowa won’t count on Brown being available, leaving backup Jeremy Hecklinski prepared to start.

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Iowa Coach Ferentz Dismisses West Coast Travel ConcernsSports — Oct 4, 2026Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz brushed off concerns about the team’s Friday trip to Washington, saying travel is no excuse. He also said Iowa is working to improve its running game and offensive balance, expressing optimism while stressing that the team still has to execute.

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Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump Poll Lawsuit — Sep 23, 2026Judge Scott Beattie on Sept. 23, 2026, dismissed with prejudice Trump's Iowa poll lawsuit, ruling the "Iowa Poll and its reporting are fully protected political speech."

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Derek Foss Even a wrong poll shouldn't lead to lawsuits when the results were clearly just predictions, not interference.

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.

2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Starts at $35,250 with Up to 318-Mile Range — Sep 19, 2026The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 debuts with 6–7 seats and multiple trims, starting at $64,999 and facing a rival in the 2027 BMW X1, which has a lower starting price and mixed ratings in the comparison. The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 returns as a carryover model with modest US price increases across trims (SE, SEL, Limited, XRT, and N) and up to 318 miles of range, with pricing starting in the mid-$30,000s, while buyers are advised to carefully check trims to avoid paying for features they don’t want.

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Maya Lindstrom The Ioniq 5 range is solid for the money but those small price bumps add up if you want the higher trims.

Motorcycle Crashes Injure Riders, Kill TwoAuto — 6dMultiple crashes injured riders in Iowa, Idaho, California and Spain: a tricycle struck a deer in Iowa, a motorcycle hit a bear in Idaho, and separate collisions in California and Spain also left riders hurt. The incidents involved serious or life-threatening injuries in several cases, and authorities are investigating.

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Iowa Coach McCollum Challenges Team to Find EdgeSports — 2dAfter an unexpected Elite Eight run, Iowa coach Ben McCollum is preparing for a season that will require replacing key scorers, including Bennett Stirtz, while integrating newcomers and improving the team’s regular-season consistency. McCollum is also urging players to bring greater intensity and hold one another accountable as the Hawkeyes build depth and refine their offense and defense.

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Iowa Plans Student-Focused Exhibition at Xtream ArenaSports — 1dIowa will host Illinois-Springfield in a men’s basketball exhibition on Oct. 27 at Coralville’s Xtream Arena, with the event designed to connect the team with students ahead of the 2026-27 season. Students can claim free tickets on a first-come, first-served basis and will have access to giveaways and other perks; the public can buy premium seats.

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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.

Crashes Across U.S. and Abroad Injure Many, Kill TwoAuto — 4dSeparate crashes in Hong Kong, North Adams, Massachusetts, and Clayton County, Iowa, injured four people each; the Iowa collision involved three vehicles, while the North Adams crash caused a car to overturn. A separate head-on crash in Sioux County killed two people.

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Big Ten Sets October Kickoff WindowsSports — 4dIowa’s Oct. 24 road game against Minnesota will kick off at either 2 or 2:30 p.m. Central, with the broadcast network still to be announced. The afternoon start follows Iowa’s 41-24 win over Washington and sets up a matchup with Minnesota, which is coming off a 41-13 loss to Purdue.

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Rain Delays Roadwork Across Multiple StatesWeather — Oct 7, 2026Heavy rain and equipment problems have delayed paving and street-improvement work in La Plata County, Colorado, and Knoxville, Iowa. In Fremont County, Iowa, rainfall has pushed the reopening of Highway 2 to October 29, with the detour remaining in place until then.

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No. 20 Iowa hands Washington third straight loss — 4dNo. 20 Iowa overwhelmed Washington 41-24, building a 27-0 lead as Kamari Moulton rushed for more than 200 yards and backup quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski threw three touchdown passes. Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. left with an injury, and although Elijah Brown threw three touchdown passes in relief, the Huskies fell to 0-3 in Big Ten play.

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National Cider Month Spotlights Iowa’s Growing IndustryLifestyle — 6dOctober brings a mix of celebrations and seasonal pleasures, from Halloween and other observances to National Cider Month, which highlights Iowa cideries’ contributions to local agriculture, jobs and tourism. A community columnist also welcomes cooler weather, fall colors and the month’s small-town festivities while noting local growth and concerns about parking and shopping.

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Iowa QB Hank Brown questionable against Washington — Oct 7, 2026Iowa quarterback Hank Brown is questionable for Friday’s game at Washington after spraining his throwing shoulder against Ohio State. Coach Kirk Ferentz said Brown may be medically cleared, but Jeremy Hecklinski is taking first-team reps and is the likely starter if Brown isn’t ready.

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No. 8 BYU beats Iowa State, stays unbeaten — 4dNo. 8 BYU stayed unbeaten at 5-0 with a 24-10 win over Iowa State as Bear Bachmeier threw for 329 yards and two scores and ran for a career-high 109.

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Iowa State Men Finish Top 20 at NuttycombeSports — 6dIowa State men’s cross-country finished 19th at the Nuttycombe Invitational in a nationally competitive field, with the women also competing after a three-week break. The Cyclone men’s golf team is also set to return to Big 12 Match Play in Salt Lake City after finishing ninth in last year’s tournament.

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No. 8 BYU set to face Iowa State FridaySports — Oct 5, 2026Undefeated No. 8 BYU hosts Iowa State after the Cyclones’ explosive win over West Virginia, with dual-threat quarterback Bear Bachmeier and BYU’s home winning streak posing major challenges. The Cougars have looked uneven on offense, and coach Kalani Sitake said running back LJ Martin and linebacker Isaiah Glasker were doubtful for the game.

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