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BBC reports US, Lebanon shelter wanted Syrian generalWorld — 4dBBC and NPR find Bassam al-Hassan, Assad's chemical-weapons overseer under U.S. sanctions, sheltered and paid in Lebanon in a U.S.-linked deal over the Austin Tice case.

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Nepal Ends Flood Search, 5,285 Remain Missing — Oct 5, 2026Nepal ended its 40-day flood search on Oct. 5 with 5,285 still missing and at least 1,455 dead, shifting to rehabilitation and a proposed NPR 559 billion rebuild budget.

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NPR Culture Editor Rose Friedman Dies at 38 — Sep 19, 2026NPR culture editor Rose Friedman died of cancer at 38; she asked that helping expand paid parental leave appear near the top of her own obituary.

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Turkey Seeks Regional Power Through Defense Growth — Sep 27, 2026Turkey is seeking greater influence in the Middle East and wider international affairs, combining a growing defense industry and military capabilities with diplomacy and conflict mediation. Turkish officials tout cooperation with the United States and NATO, while NPR reports that shifting regional dynamics are bringing Ankara into sharper competition with Israel.

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IJRTanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary SaysSimon August · 4 min · 1h

Texas hands Oklahoma third straight Red River loss — Oct 5, 2026Texas and Oklahoma meet in the Red River Rivalry amid questions about Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and whether Brent Venables can reverse his poor record against the Longhorns. Despite Oklahoma’s recent struggles and Texas’s edge in the series, coaches and players say the rivalry’s history and intensity make it unpredictable.

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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.

Golf tournaments draw players across communitiesSports — 2dAn Idaho resort course draws golfers to its movable floating island green, reached by boat. Elsewhere, golf events included a veterans’ competition in Australia, a WMUR employee classic and a Lake Guntersville Chamber fundraiser, while Arizona nonprofit Valleylife announced its upcoming annual charity tournament.

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Oman Discusses Unified Cancer Referral PathwayHealth — Oct 5, 2026Oman is working to unify cancer referrals and treatment protocols to speed access to specialized care, while U.S. nonprofits help patients manage practical burdens such as transportation, bills, supplies and screening access. The accounts highlight how coordinated medical care and community support can help patients and families navigate treatment, though rising costs are straining some services.

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Communities, nonprofits expand housing supportLifestyle — 5dCommunity organizations are expanding housing support for people facing financial or other barriers, from rebuilding unsafe homes in Vietnam and providing affordable housing for seniors to furnishing homes for people starting over and developing residences with care for adults with special needs. Separate initiatives also highlight the need for first-time buyers to better understand mortgages and homeownership costs.

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Former Loris Clerk Accused of $55K Salary BoostPolitics — 4dFormer Loris clerk of court Todd Keith Massey faces charges alleging he raised his own pay over 44 consecutive pay periods without approval, collecting about $55,000 beyond his authorized salary. The charges follow his 2025 guilty plea to embezzling roughly $70,000 from a nonprofit serving people with disabilities.

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BooksMost millionaires run dull businesses and drive older carsScrap-metal dealers and welders often out-accumulate doctors because wealth is what you keep and invest, not what you earn.4m

Babylon Bee meme claims homeschoolers unprepared for gender studies — 2dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Hourcar plans Twin Cities carshare shutdownAuto — 4dTwin Cities nonprofit Hourcar will end its car-sharing operations, including the Evie service, on Oct. 15 after 21 years. Leaders cited rising insurance costs and reduced government and philanthropic funding, which left a $625,000 gap despite city assistance; members are trying to find a way to save the service.

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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.

Rodeo, Horse Events Span Five StatesLifestyle — 5dWestern-themed events range from Pennsylvania’s Cowboy Weekend and rodeos in Waco and Norwich to Las Vegas’ 2026 National Finals Rodeo, while a southern Illinois horse show will raise money for an equine-therapy nonprofit. The events offer activities including train rides, rodeo competitions, family entertainment and horse-show classes.

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Druski Parodies Former Child Stars in Skit — 3dDruski’s viral “That’s So Zion” sketch satirizes the unpredictable public personas of former child stars, with fictional scenes that viewers interpret as nods to Raven-Symoné, Orlando Brown and JoJo Siwa. DJ Vlad said Druski used AI to recreate his voice for the mock interview rather than contacting him.

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Dubuque Casino Grants Record $1.5 MillionLifestyle — 5dDubuque’s Q Casino + Resort is owned and operated by the nonprofit Dubuque Racing Association, which says its model directs casino success back to the community; this year, it awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to local organizations.

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IJRAmazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked AwayDylan Kresak · 2 min · 1h

South African Series Spotlights Seven Equine Welfare GroupsLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Equine welfare efforts are taking different forms: a South African documentary will spotlight seven organizations’ rescue, rehabilitation and therapy work, while an Oregon rescue is taking over another nonprofit’s horses and programs to continue care and expand community services. In the U.S., an Evansville festival booth is raising money to keep equine activities free for veterans, and a Dallas therapy ranch says its Gospel-focused youth programs are growing.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Three Southern Fairs Open With Dinosaur Fun and Free BiscuitsLifestyle — 6dSeveral Southern state fairs are opening this week, featuring carnival rides, food, exhibits and entertainment. The Mississippi State Fair runs Oct. 8–18 with a patriotic theme and a ceremonial opening, while Alabama’s fair runs Oct. 8–18 and supports local nonprofits; the Wilkes Agricultural Fair in North Carolina runs through Saturday.

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Food policy changes advance in Texas, Baltimore, CongressPolitics — Oct 5, 2026Baltimore’s new Community Healthy Food Access Act offers grants of up to $250,000 to eligible small retailers in underserved areas to stock fresh food, with additional support for larger grocers and community food initiatives. Separately, a proposed federal bill would fund partnerships between community health centers and food-assistance nonprofits to improve patients’ access to food.

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Michigan Students Set to Receive Free Prom SupportLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Becca’s Closet and Macy’s are covering prom tickets for juniors and seniors at Midland and H.H. Dow high schools, with a $25,000 donation helping nearly 1,200 students attend free. The nonprofit, founded in memory of Rebecca Kirtman, will also provide formalwear to students who need it.

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OHA Names Three CEO FinalistsBusiness — Oct 5, 2026The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has named Todd Apo, Kaulana Park and interim CEO Summer Sylva as finalists to lead the organization, citing their experience in public service, Native Hawaiian affairs, land management and nonprofit leadership. The finalists will meet with community members before trustees are expected to select a CEO around Oct. 22; the search comes amid a lawsuit by ousted CEO Stacy Ferreira alleging she was improperly removed.

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BooksEvery form already nudges, so design the nudge on purposeNeutral choice design is a myth, so institutions should deliberately steer people toward outcomes they would endorse while leaving every option open.7m

Wisconsin-Whitewater Sweeps ITA Regional Tennis TitlesSports — Oct 4, 2026Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Theo Billson won the Midwest ITA singles title and, with Luke Blumentritt, the doubles crown, while Wahpeton boys’ tennis earned its first state tournament berth since 2003. Elsewhere, a report describes an unpredictable pro season shaped by injuries and Alexander Zverev’s rise to No. 1, and a profile reflects on New Zealand tennis leader Kevin’s decades-long impact on the sport.

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CFTC begins drafting first rules for leveraged crypto trades — Oct 5, 2026Federally registered crypto platforms could offer retail margin and leverage under the CFTC's first proposals, unlike state-licensed exchanges. ANPRM posted Oct. 5, 2026; 60-day comments.

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Derek Foss It's about time the CFTC stepped in on leveraged crypto trades after Congress stalled, though spot markets still need rules.

Maryland Protest Festival Spotlights Voter Turnout — Oct 2, 2026Bruce Springsteen headlined the inaugural Power to the People protest festival in Maryland, joining Joan Baez, Tom Morello and other artists for politically charged performances criticizing government actions. Organized by Morello to promote civic engagement and voter turnout, the sold-out event also featured nonprofits and directed some ticket proceeds to voter-support groups.

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Anthropic Shares $660 Million Charity Expense With InvestorsBusiness — Oct 1, 2026Anthropic’s IPO filing reportedly disclosed more than $660 million in noncash stock compensation, highlighting the potential windfall for nonprofits and philanthropies as well as the expense’s impact on shareholders. Omaha organizations are also marking Suicide Prevention Week with a campaign inviting residents to share messages of hope in public spaces.

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Scientists investigate rising whale calf deaths in Argentina — Oct 2, 2026An unusually high number of southern right whale calves have died along Argentina’s Patagonian coast, prompting an investigation by researchers who say the event is unprecedented in 23 years of monitoring. The leading hypothesis is that kelp gull wounds expose calves to marine bacteria, but scientists are testing samples and have not confirmed the cause.

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Nicole Hardy The gulls attacking the calves sounds plausible but they need to rule out changes in the food supply or water quality first.

IJRIran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000Jillian Butler · 2 min · 2h