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Jury selection begins in Russell Brand rape and assault trial — 2dRussell Brand’s trial is beginning at Southwark Crown Court, where he faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one indecent assault charge involving six women and allegations dating from 1999 to 2009. Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges; the trial is expected to last up to 10 weeks.

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Trump Predicts He ‘Will Be The Last Republican President’ If GOP Loses Both Chambers — 1dPresident Donald Trump predicted he “will be the last Republican president” if Democrats took control of both houses of Congress and the presidency. Trump made his prediction at a… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Lasting companies build clocks, not just tell time — 1dEnduring greatness comes from a durable core ideology paired with relentless change mechanisms, not a brilliant product or charismatic founder.

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Chris Dalton I agree the ideology has to stay fixed while everything else shifts, otherwise you end up with another flash in the pan.

Genes last; bodies are machines built to copy them — 8hDawkins’s gene-level math explains costly help, restrained fights, and sex conflict better than any story about helping the species.

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MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’4 sources — 22hMI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is targeting UK military sites, a suspected RAF Fairford plot is not unique, and 50 Iran-linked arrests occurred last year.

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Chris Dalton Fifty arrests tied to Iran last year shows this threat is widespread. The government must crack down harder on foreign interference.

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.

Friendship and tiny daily bids matter more than fixing fights — 16hGottman argues lasting marriages run on updated knowledge, fondness, and everyday responsiveness because most conflicts are permanent differences, not puzzles to solve.

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“I've read the last page of the Bible. It's all going to turn out all right.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“I've read the last page of the Bible. It's all going to turn out all right.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — 2dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Americans’ Trust In Health Info From Federal Gov’t Has Declined, New Poll FindsHealth — 23hAmericans’ trust in health information from the federal government has dropped since last year, according to an Axios-Ipsos survey out Tuesday.

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Gypsy Rose Recalls Last Meeting Before Ex’s DeathEntertainment — 3dGypsy Rose Blanchard says her last in-person moment with ex Ken Urker was a playful Burger King delivery days before he was found dead on his 34th birthday; his cause of death remains undetermined, and investigators reported no signs of foul play. She also alleges Urker feared online harassment from his sister and says the family conflict worsened after his death, as she pushes for social media accountability over online abuse.

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Houston First Responder Releases 30-Year Memoir — 1dJason Slabbaert’s memoir, *Lawdog*, recounts three decades as a volunteer firefighter, bounty hunter and Houston-area sheriff’s deputy, blending darkly comic incidents with the lasting emotional toll of emergency work.

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Derek Foss A bounty hunter turned memoir writer, that transition alone makes me curious about the book.

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.

ZoomInfo: Small Firms Drop Point Solutions FourfoldTech — 1dFirms under 100 employees are dropping point solutions at four times last year's rate, ZoomInfo found across 229 categories, with a 24-point gap versus systems of record.

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La Jolla Kayaker Search Suspended; Arkansas Search ContinuesWorld — 19hThe Coast Guard suspended its search for 27-year-old Samantha Youngs, who was reported missing with her kayak near La Jolla’s Torrey Pines Gliderport after her car was found nearby. Coast Guard crews and San Diego police and lifeguards searched the surrounding waters before calling off active operations; a separate search is underway for a man last seen boating on Arkansas’ Greers Ferry Lake.

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Nicole Hardy Suspending operations after a few days makes sense with the currents there, but it still feels like giving up too quick on the kayaker.

Judge halts Trump administration's taxpayer-funded ads — 2dJudge Rochon on Oct. 11 ordered the Trump admin to cancel $20M taxpayer-funded TV ads that night, including Love Me spots; the TRO lasts two weeks.

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Tile Craft Artisans Expands Into Stone MasonryLifestyle — 1dTile Craft Artisans is expanding beyond tile installation to offer natural-stone and paver masonry for residential and commercial indoor and outdoor spaces across Central Pennsylvania, emphasizing careful installation for lasting durability.

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

Communities prepare for winter shelter demandWeather — 2dAs colder weather approaches, shelters in Utah are reaching capacity and a Virginia nonprofit still needs host and overflow sites after serving more people last winter. Elsewhere, councils are expanding cold-weather support through a new winter shelter program in Knox and a mapped directory of welcoming spaces in Lewes.

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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence — 2dThe man behind one of the most significant technological revolutions of the last 50 years expressed dire warnings about the consequences of unregulated artificial intelligence during a Sunday interview on CNN.

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Elena Vasquez We should listen to experts like him on AI risks, but overregulation might slow down useful medical breakthroughs too.

Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class1 source — Oct 7, 2026

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Giants Sign Dawuane Smoot for Practice Squad — 1dThe New York Giants signed veteran defensive end Dawuane Smoot to their practice squad, adding depth as they manage injuries and seek more consistent run defense. Smoot spent most of his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars and recorded 2 sacks in 17 games last season.

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Nuggets waive Lonnie Walker IV after camp — 1dThe Denver Nuggets waived guard Lonnie Walker IV after a quiet preseason, ending his bid for an NBA roster spot. Walker, who played last season for Maccabi Tel Aviv, has joined agent Misko Raznatovic’s BeoBasket, fueling speculation he may return to the EuroLeague.

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“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances.” — Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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US Holiday Travel Faces Rising Cost PressuresTravel — 1dRising airfares and other travel costs are pushing Americans to reconsider Thanksgiving and Christmas trips: fewer say they plan to travel, and some are weighing cheaper options or cutting trips short. Hawaii is already seeing holiday hotel bookings about 15% behind last year, while airfare increases are making some travelers rethink flights or who can join family vacations.

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Former Michigan inmate sues over alleged birth filmingHealth — 2dNatalie Forrest has filed a federal lawsuit alleging Michigan corrections officers used body cameras to record her during labor, childbirth and postpartum care while she was in custody at a hospital. The suit names five officers and senior prison officials and seeks damages, alleging the recordings violated her privacy and caused lasting emotional harm; the state had not responded to one outlet’s request for comment.

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Oklahoma Beats No. 1 Texas 27-24 on Last-Second Kick — 3dTate Sandell's 47-yard field goal as time expired gave Oklahoma a 27-24 win over No. 1 Texas after a 17-7 halftime deficit.

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Nicole Hardy A ranked upset like this always shakes things up early. Credit to the Sooners for not folding when they were behind.