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Most decisions are bets under uncertainty, not right-or-wrong tests — 20hAnyone stuck justifying choices before results land needs the weather-forecaster habit of saying 70 percent, not yes or no.

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Derek Foss I've started framing my own choices as probabilities and it takes the sting out of being wrong half the time.

UAE prosecutors say Omani co-pilot tried to crash Flydubai jet into Tel AvivWorld — 2dUAE prosecutors say a Flydubai co-pilot tried to seize flight FZ1073 and crash it into Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, but the captain, crew and passengers intervened and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Separate media reports allege he had considered an earlier attempt and raise questions about whether warnings about his radicalization and screening failures were addressed; investigations are continuing.

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Ex-FBI negotiator says chasing yes fails because fear drives deals — 1dDeals stick when the other side feels safe and understood, not when you land on a fair split.

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Marcus Bell I've seen the same thing in my own negotiations where pushing for yes ignores the real concerns that make people hesitate.

Communities Schedule Meetings on Land, WaterEnvironment — 4dPublic agencies and community groups are meeting to weigh the stewardship of shared natural resources, from plans for Eagle River park and fairground land to Wyoming federal-land recreation fees and local water, sewer and conservation issues. A Cumberland County forum will bring regional experts together to discuss pressures on water resources.

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Ariana Grande Lands Seasonal Gig As Halloween Lawn SkeletonPolitics — 3dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI EraRankingAI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.

Troy Jackson Touted New Cell Phone Tower for His Rural Town. It Was Built on His Family's Land.1 source — 3d

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Book claims grit and persistence predict success better than test scores — 1dGED holders match college-bound graduates on cognitive tests yet land near dropouts on earnings and marriage, which is why Tough puts grit and self-control ahead of IQ.

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Tom Gallagher It's interesting but I wonder how much environment plays into developing that grit in the first place.

Apollo Software Pioneer Margaret Hamilton Dies at 90 — 3dMargaret Hamilton, Apollo flight-software leader who coined software engineering and whose code handled the 1969 moon-landing alarm, has died at 90.

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Saudi Arabia Opens Probe Into Flydubai Cockpit StabbingWorld — 3dSaudi Arabia opened a safety probe into a Sept. 30 flydubai cockpit attack that forced an emergency landing with 172 aboard; Israel says it was never invited to join.

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Volkswagen unveils more powerful, tech-rich 2027 AtlasAuto — 2dVolkswagen’s 2027 Atlas gets a redesigned, more tech-focused cabin and updated styling, while a comparison with the Land Rover Defender highlights the Atlas’s lower starting price and strong safety and cargo ratings. Separately, the electric ID. Tiguan is set to replace the ID.4, offering multiple battery and drivetrain options with a reported European range of up to 373 miles; U.S. specifications are still pending.

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Cash-Strapped Farmers Found A Money Stream, But Their Community Is Saying Not So Fast — 3dA fight over renewable energy in rural Idaho has turned into a battle over private property rights, as farmers push local officials to overturn a ban preventing them from leasing their own land for large-scale energy projects.

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Marcus Bell Farmers have every right to lease their land for solar or wind if it keeps them afloat without hurting anyone else.

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.

Rubio Begins Three-Nation NATO Tour Amid Arctic Concerns — 4dRubio landed in Iceland Oct. 6, 2026, opening a three-nation NATO tour after Trump’s map stretched U.S. colors to Greenland and Iceland; Reykjavik summoned the U.S. ambassador.

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Derek Foss The emphasis on shared priorities is fine, yet skipping a clear strategy on the Arctic leaves too many questions open.

1,116-Pound Bluefin Sets New Hampshire RecordEnvironment — 5dA New Hampshire charter fishing trip landed a 1,116-pound bluefin tuna, setting a state record and surpassing the previous mark by 154 pounds. The fish is headed to market, while its tail will remain at the harbor as a trophy.

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Vijayawada-bound flight makes emergency landing after cabin smoke — Sep 28, 2026

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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Multistate Sign TheftsPolitics — 4dA Florida man pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of signs from public lands across four states and selling or attempting to sell them. GPS data from his work vehicle helped investigators link him to the thefts; he faces up to 10 years in prison and is scheduled for sentencing in December 2026.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Buffalo Sues to Halt 28-Bay Seneca Truck Stop — 3dBuffalo has sued to halt construction of the Seneca Nation’s proposed gas station and truck stop on Miami Street, seeking a pause while city approvals and requirements are reviewed. The city cites potential environmental, infrastructure and neighborhood impacts; the Nation disputes the city’s authority, maintains its right to develop the land, and describes the project as a gas station rather than a truck stop.

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Broins Donate 20 Acres to Expand Great BearEnvironment — 4dJeff and Tammie Broin are donating about 20.5 acres adjoining Sioux Falls’ Great Bear Recreation Park, expanding the park’s footprint and preserving land for conservation and future recreation. The city has no immediate development plans, and the donation still requires approval by the parks board and City Council.

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Tropical Storm Hanna Forms, No Land Threat — Sep 28, 2026Tropical Storm Hanna formed over the central subtropical Atlantic, east-northeast of Bermuda, with winds near 45 mph. Forecasters expect little strengthening and no threat to land, with no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

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Elena Vasquez Bermuda should stay clear of this one if it stays weak and drifts north like they say.

Richmond Council Candidates Outline PrioritiesPolitics — 5dRichmond city council candidates offered differing approaches to housing, development and city services, while several emphasized affordability, safety and responsible growth. Their questionnaire responses diverged on issues including the Cowichan Tribes ruling, developer fees, transit and use of city land for affordable housing.

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“The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” — Isa — Oct 3, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Hawaii, Massachusetts Voters Weigh Housing MeasuresPolitics — 3dMassachusetts voters will decide whether to cap minimum lot sizes at 5,000 square feet on residential land with public water and sewer, a change supporters say could enable more affordable starter homes and ease the state’s housing shortage. The measure also tests whether voter-led zoning reform can build support for expanding housing supply, though its impact remains uncertain.

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Trump plans rare rally on Choctaw land — Oct 1, 2026President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally on Choctaw Nation land in Oklahoma, part of his effort to promote Republican candidates and his agenda ahead of the midterm elections; such visits by sitting presidents to tribal nations are rare. The Choctaw Nation is renting the venue but not sponsoring the event, and its principal chief said he hopes the visit will help people understand the nation’s sovereignty and work.

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Eagles Place Tank Bigsby on Injured Reserve — 5dEagles running back Tank Bigsby will undergo core muscle surgery and is expected to miss about six weeks, likely landing on injured reserve. Saquon Barkley also left Sunday’s loss to the Rams with a hamstring injury, leaving Philadelphia’s backfield depth uncertain ahead of its game against Jacksonville.

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Golf Course Housing Debates Span 369 LocationsSports — 3dCities are making different decisions about municipal golf courses: Edmonton’s courses are closing for the season after a rain-disrupted year, while Virginia Beach approved selling a 350-acre course for a housing development, pending rezoning and amid a federal lawsuit. The sale reflects broader local debates over redeveloping golf-course land versus preserving open space.

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