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Saints Prepare for Giants After Owner’s Criticism — 8hAfter three straight losses dropped New Orleans to 1-4, Saints owner Gayle Benson publicly demanded better results and held the coaching staff, front office and players accountable; coach Kellen Moore said the team is focused on improving together. The 3-1-1 Giants enter Sunday’s matchup with momentum, though coach John Harbaugh says they need more consistency in the running game and at the line of scrimmage.

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Marcus Bell Saints owner has every right to demand more after starting 1-4, the whole organization needs to step up fast against a Giants team that looks more consistent.

Drivers Weigh Used-Vehicle Risks, Ownership CostsAuto — 2dGuidance on buying used vehicles emphasizes checking condition, service history, mileage and repair risks before committing, since a low price can be offset by costly problems. Separately, a cost comparison finds that leasing may look cheaper month to month, but buying can be more economical over five years for vehicles that retain their value.

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Bank of America Hit With $1.2B AML Fine — 1dTreasury imposed more than $1.2 billion in penalties on Bank of America on October 13, 2026, including a record $750 million OCC fine, after the bank failed to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions.

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Elena Vasquez This record OCC penalty highlights just how widespread the reporting failures were at one of the largest US banks.

Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 1hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Pope Warns Against Consumerism As Dependence On AI And E-Commerce Grows — 1hThe pope urged Christians Wednesday to return to prayer as more people become dependent on artificial intelligence and material to address their doubts.

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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.

U.S. Approves First Sunscreen Ingredient in 25 Years — 9hFDA approved bemotrizinol in June 2026, the first new U.S. sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years; Neutrogena products with BEMT are now hitting shelves.

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Dana Whitfield Safety data showing low skin absorption makes this approval feel like a solid step forward for better protection options.

DNA Identifies Ex-Chicago Detective in 1960 Murder — 3dChicago police say DNA genealogy, fingerprint and ballistics evidence identified former homicide detective Thomas Francis McInerney as responsible for the 1960 killing of 8-year-old Gloria Kowalewicz, whose body was found in a suburban ravine after she disappeared on a walk to church. McInerney, then a 24-year-old officer, died in 2006; investigators’ conclusion closes a case that remained unsolved for more than six decades.

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Short Interest Surges 2,307% at One Firm While Dropping Sharply at Three Others — 5dKenedix Office Investment short interest surged 2,307% to 18,847 shares in September while HPS, Klöckner, Alpex, NEXON, and Karbon posted drops of 90% or more.

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Lexington Tops Southern Family Cities as Gothic Hotels Draw 65% InterestTravel — 1dTravel reports spotlighted destinations and experiences gaining attention, including Lexington as a top Southern city for families, Canmore as a rising landlocked vacation spot, and Birmingham among domestic destinations to watch in 2027. Other emerging travel interests include Gothic-inspired hotel stays and cities with highly rated public transit, led by Taipei and Singapore.

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Falcons, Ravens Set for Sunday Night FootballSports — Oct 6, 2026Atlanta’s prime-time game against Baltimore will feature a free Falcons fan tailgate and march, followed by a matchup shaped by the Ravens’ uncertainty over Lamar Jackson’s injured ankle and the Falcons’ recent offensive surge. The game-day festivities also include stadium fan activations and a planned Freddie Falcon highline stunt.

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Sportsbooks Offer Bonus Bets for Oct. 13 Games — 1dSportsbooks promoted new-user bonuses for Tuesday’s sports slate, including the Rays-Guardians ALCS game, with BetMGM offers of up to $1,500 or $150 and bet365 offers of $200; eligibility and terms vary by state. Betting previews offered differing angles, with one SportsLine analysis favoring Tampa Bay while another backed Cleveland starter Parker Messick to record more than 14.5 outs.

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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.

Japan Plans Up-to-$21B New York Chip Fabs — 13hJapan plans up to $21B for two GlobalFoundries chip fabs in Malta, N.Y., with the U.S. set to take about 4% more equity and lift its stake to roughly 7%.

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Derek Foss This investment shows Japan sees real value in building advanced chip capacity right here in New York state.

Ex-Baltimore County Paramedic Gets 25 Years for ContaminationHealth — 1dEx-Baltimore County paramedic Christopher Carroll got 25 years after pleading guilty to three counts of causing coworkers to ingest his bodily fluids.

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Priya Raman The fact that he targeted people he worked with every day makes the whole thing worse. His coworkers deserved better protection from that kind of behavior.

Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 3hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.