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Stifel Cuts Scotts Miracle-Gro Target to $75Finance — Sep 28, 2026Stifel cut its price target on Scotts Miracle-Gro to $75 but maintained a buy rating; analysts overall remain moderately bullish, and the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat expectations. Shares have recently fallen sharply, though GuruFocus estimates they trade below its fair-value estimate while warning of financial-strength and business risks.

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Kagan, Soai Win Chemistry Nobel for Autocatalysis — Oct 7, 2026Henri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Their work shed light on how chemical reactions favor one mirror-image form of a molecule over another.

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Engineer Book Offers New Take on Biblical Red Sea Crossing — Sep 16, 2026Jeffrey Donlin’s book A Highway in the Midst argues for a miraculous formation of dry ground during the Red Sea crossing, reinterpreting the Hebrew term Chomah to emphasize a defensive barrier rather than a vertical wall and challenging traditional readings of the Exodus. Drawing on engineering analysis and linguistic study, the work invites reevaluation of the miracle and its description.

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Rachel Meyers An engineer breaking down the dry ground formation adds practical detail that makes the event feel less like pure legend.

Miranda Lambert Debuts at Truth With Sold-Out Show — Oct 2, 2026Miranda Lambert celebrated her new album, Crisco, with a sold-out opening-night performance at Nashville’s The Truth, featuring new songs and a duet with Chris Stapleton. The album draws on Dolly Parton’s influence, while Lambert’s collaborations with Ella Langley—including co-writing and producing the hit “Choosin’ Texas”—reflect her support for women in country music and the next generation of artists.

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McNulty Wins First US Road World Title Since 1993 — Sep 27, 2026McNulty won the 2026 men's road world title in Montreal in 6:17:04, first American since 1993: "It would take a miracle, and I guess miracles happened."

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Marcus Bell The miracle line from McNulty fits perfectly after such a long wait for a US road world title.

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.

Fulton Sheen Beatified in St. Louis — Sep 21, 2026Beaucoup of Catholic faithful will gather in St. Louis for the beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at the Dome at America’s Center, a key step toward sainthood that hinges on the church confirming a miracle attributed to his intercession. Coverage ties together the official process, the 2010 medical miracle, and personal and historical connections—from Peoria’s roots and large global participation to longtime devotion in New York and St. Louis communities.

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Miranda Lambert Releases Classic Country Heartbreaker — Sep 18, 2026Miranda Lambert released "Two Things Can Be True" from Crisco as her Ella Langley co-write "Choosin' Texas" tied the all-time Billboard Hot 100 weeks-at-No. 1 record.

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Sam Okafor Miranda's take on that classic country sound with Patsy Cline vibes has me excited to hear the full album when it drops.

How the gene became medicine, atrocity, and identity's mirror — 11hAnyone living with hereditary risk or watching gene-editing headlines needs the moral history those tools still carry.

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Zheng, Andreeva Reach China Open Final — 6dNikola Bartunkova overwhelmed fellow Czech Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 to reach her first WTA 1000 semifinal at the China Open, extending her run of major upsets and setting up a meeting with either Mirra Andreeva or Ekaterina Alexandrova. The 20-year-old’s performance also lifted her to a career-high ranking and put her on course for a Top 30 debut.

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Zheng Qinwen wins historic China Open WTA 1000 title — 4dQinwen Zheng defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 to win the China Open, becoming the first Chinese woman to capture the WTA 1000 title. The home victory marked her first title since 2024 and a major milestone in her return from injury.

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Jets Snap 21-Game Interception Drought, Lose 23-12Sports — Oct 5, 2026The Jets ended their 20-game interception drought against Chicago but still lost 23-12, and they remain mired in a separate two-minute scoring slump. Across the NFL, five teams are 0-4, tying a record for this point in a season; separately, Cleveland’s defense extended its streak without allowing a 300-yard passer to 49 games.

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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.

Hearst Showcases Afghan Artisans at Paris Fashion Week — Oct 5, 2026Gabriela Hearst’s Oct. 5, 2026 Paris show, made with Turquoise Mountain Afghan artisans she called her "22 million muses," featured ikat patchwork, shisha mirrors and pomegranate-embroidered finales.

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Marcus Bell Calling them her 22 million muses feels like a stretch even if the ikat work is impressive.

Hungary’s paprika acreage falls amid drought, imports — Oct 4, 2026Nikoletta Pajsan Nagy farmed by hand through Hungary’s driest summer since 1901 and called the bigger harvest a miracle as national paprika acreage fell to 1,410 hectares from 13,029 in 1979.

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Derek Foss The farmer's story shows real resilience but this decline means higher prices and less control over what ends up in our kitchens.

ICE-shot Venezuelan man faces federal assault chargeWorld — Sep 29, 2026Wilber Garcés Pérez, a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent during an Austin traffic stop, faces a federal charge of assaulting, resisting and impeding an officer; prosecutors allege he struck an agent with his car mirror while fleeing, while his attorney has criticized the government’s handling of his case and medical care. The criminal case has delayed his immigration proceedings, and accounts differ about the encounter; the officer who fired was not wearing a body camera.

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Short Interest Rises Across Four Stocks, Up 105%-366%Business — Sep 25, 2026Short interest rose sharply in September across Laramide Resources, MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Universe Pharmaceuticals and VIDA Global, increasing 105.5%, 118.1%, 154.7% and 365.7%, respectively, by Sept. 15. The short positions represented a wide range of trading pressure: Laramide had a 173.6-day days-to-cover ratio, while the other three had ratios of 0.1 to 0.2 days.

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

Israeli Envoy’s Son Critically Injured in West Bank — Sep 23, 2026Neria Dev ben Chana Leiter, the son of Israel's U.S. ambassador Yechiel Leiter, was critically injured in a West Bank vehicle-ramming attack while serving as a reserve soldier and is being treated at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, with his father urging prayers for a miracle as Israel experiences a surge of violence around Yom Kippur. The assailant was shot dead at the scene, and Israeli leaders and supporters publicly expressed prayers and solidarity for the Leiter family.

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Millie Bobby Brown Reportedly Adopts Second Child With Jake Bongiovi — Sep 17, 2026Multiple outlets report that Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child via adoption, following their first adopted daughter, with Brown continuing to emphasize privacy and family-building on their terms. Reports confirm the couple’s expanded family across People, EW, The Sun, The Mirror, TMZ, and PressBee-documented coverage.

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Marcus Bell It's wonderful they're expanding their family through adoption while prioritizing privacy for the kids.

Minnesota Priest Weeps During Mass, Calls Experience PrivateLifestyle — Sep 16, 2026A Minnesota priest, Father Brent Bowman, was visibly moved and wept during the Eucharistic Prayer at a school Mass, later described as a private spiritual grace revealing a deeper sense of Christ’s presence, not a visible miracle. Church leaders and reliable outlets clarified that there was no change in the wine’s appearance and emphasized the ongoing Catholic teaching of the Real Presence at every Mass, amid initial viral speculation.

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MMDC Alchemy Expands 12-Week Program for Professionals 40 and OlderBusiness — Sep 19, 2026MMDC Alchemy announces the expansion of its Miracle Alchemy 12-week program to help midcareer professionals—primarily those 40 and older in mid-level to senior roles—redefine their careers in the AI era while preserving earning power. The program frames AI-driven workplace change as a core path to reinvention and personal fulfillment.

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Nicole Hardy Twelve weeks seems short for such a big shift, but focusing on AI while protecting income makes it worth looking into.

September 19: Global Milestones, Cultural HistoryEntertainment — Sep 16, 2026Sept. 19 is highlighted in country music history with Miranda Lambert’s artist-in-residency at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, certification milestones for stars like Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, and ongoing legacy moments such as the Oak Ridge Boys’ farewell tour; the date also features charitable performances tied to artists like Dan + Shay and Carrie Underwood. In world history, Sept. 19 marks Swami Vivekananda’s Paper on Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote, and the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Poitiers, all associated with this date.

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Kremlin Rejects 60-Day Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal — 5dPresident Trump agreed with Vladimir Putin to ease restrictions and allow Russian diesel exports, a move Ukraine condemned as benefiting Moscow. Kyiv says it will keep striking Russian oil refineries unless Russia agrees to an energy ceasefire, while Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer defended the strikes as a justified way to weaken funding for Russia’s war and said conflicts in oil-producing regions can all affect fuel prices.

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LSEG Reportedly in Talks for $3.5 Billion Octus Deal — 1dLSEG confirmed Oct. 13, 2026 talks with Permira to buy New York credit-data firm Octus for about $3.5 billion; shares fell roughly 5%.

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Jared Kim billion seems high for Octus unless the data gives LSEG a real edge over rivals in that niche.

Ethiopia Approves New Cabinet, Names 62 State Ministers — 6dEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed named 62 state ministers across 22 ministries as he forms his government for a new five-year term. Key cabinet changes include Fitsum Assefa Adela as finance minister, Mohammed Edris as defense minister and former Ethio Telecom chief Frehiwot Tamiru as innovation and technology minister.

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American Plans 40,000-Plus-Square-Foot Charlotte Admirals ClubBusiness — Oct 6, 2026American Airlines plans to build a 40,000-square-foot Admirals Club at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, its largest lounge, with construction starting this year and an opening expected in early 2028. The mezzanine-level lounge will include shower suites, bars and spaces to relax, work and dine; existing American lounges will remain open during construction, while a planned Flagship lounge has no announced timeline.

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