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Long-Delayed China-North Korea Bridge Expected Open Thursday — 8hThe New Yalu River Bridge opens Oct. 15, 2026—12 years after its 2014 completion left the 3,024-meter China-North Korea crossing unused.

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Marcus Bell Twelve years sitting empty seems like a huge waste of money on both sides. Hope it actually leads to more stable relations now.

Russell Brand recounts surrender to God after fame left him empty — 2dRussell Brand's new book may be titled "How to Become a Christian in 7 Days" — but that is honestly not what reading it feels like at all.

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Sam Okafor I wonder if this will stick or if it's another phase like his past political stuff.

“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”” — Isaiah 30:21, New International Version Holy Bible, New International — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Atlanta Dream take 2-0 semifinal lead — 6dNaz Hillmon's layup with 20.8 seconds left in OT lifted Atlanta past New York 101-98 for a 2-0 WNBA semifinals lead.

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“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”” — Isaiah 30:21, New International Version Holy Bible, New International — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

Defensemen Lindgren, Sergachev Exit Games With Injuries — Oct 7, 2026Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev left Tuesday’s 5-3 win over New Jersey after a teammate’s clearing attempt struck the back of his helmet; the team ruled him out with an upper-body injury. He recorded three assists before exiting, including the 300th of his NHL career.

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Yankees' Volpe Homer Overturned After Fan Interference — 6dAnthony Volpe’s apparent game-tying two-run homer for the Yankees against the Rays in Game 3 of the ALDS was overturned after replay showed a fan reached over the wall and interfered. Officials ruled the ball would not have cleared the fence or been caught, awarding Volpe an RBI double that left New York trailing by one as Tampa Bay pursued a sweep.

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Olave Expected to Play Sunday Against Vikings — Oct 6, 2026Saints receiver Chris Olave left Monday’s 45-24 loss to the Falcons after appearing to injure his knee late in the blowout, but he walked off under his own power and early indications were reassuring. His status remained uncertain pending further evaluation, while fans and commentators criticized New Orleans for keeping him in the game with the outcome already decided.

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Crashes bring down power lines across multiple roadsAuto — Oct 5, 2026Several crashes brought down utility poles or power lines: a single-vehicle crash in Fairfax, Vermont, damaged a pole, while a crash in Canton, Connecticut, closed Route 44 as crews addressed downed wires. In New Zealand, a truck-and-tractor collision damaged a pole and left 68 properties without power; no significant injuries were reported in the Canton or New Zealand crashes.

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Crashes Across Four States Injure Multiple PeopleAuto — Oct 3, 2026Several crashes left people injured across New York, Ohio and New Jersey: a suspected wrong-way collision in Trenton critically injured one driver, a motorcycle-car crash in Bryan seriously injured two people, and separate crashes in Marbletown and Carmel injured four others, two seriously. The Trenton and Marbletown collisions remain under investigation, while authorities are also investigating the cause of the Carmel crash.

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Meme reinterprets save the children slogan as resistance to new ideas — Sep 23, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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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.

Espresso Martini runs again after Happy Doggo team nurses her from poisoning — Sep 28, 2026Niall Harbison and Happy Doggo took in Espresso Martini after poisoning left her unable to stand. She rose after three weeks of work, advanced further, and is running to a new home in Buckinghamshire.

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Christa Pike Critical After Failed Tennessee Execution — Oct 1, 2026A failed lethal-injection attempt left Tennessee death-row inmate Christa Pike in critical condition, prompting the governor to order an independent review. Elsewhere, New York appointed a special prosecutor for a Cornell fraternity assault investigation, and a judge rejected a defense motion in the Lindsay Clancy case.

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Childcare centers turn to free teacher housing as wages lag — Sep 28, 2026Eric Gil left an eight-person Waterbury household for a free home minutes from his preschool job; Friends Center in New Haven now houses 10 teachers rent-free.

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Sam Okafor It's good they're helping with housing, but wages for these teachers need to go up so perks like this aren't necessary.

Barkov Expected to Miss 10 to 12 Weeks — Oct 2, 2026Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left Florida’s 4-3 overtime loss to San Jose after an awkward fall in the second period, raising concerns about another knee injury shortly after his return from a season-ending ACL and MCL tear. Coach Paul Maurice said the new injury is unrelated to the previous one, but its severity and Barkov’s recovery timeline remain unknown pending medical evaluation.

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

Yankees leave Aaron Judge off wild-card roster — Sep 28, 2026The Yankees left Aaron Judge off their wild-card roster against the Red Sox, opting for caution despite his late push to return from a right calf strain. Giancarlo Stanton, Trent Grisham and Ryan Weathers made the roster, and Judge could return if New York advances.

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Elena Vasquez Keeping Judge sidelined is the smart call to protect that calf even if it weakens the lineup against Boston.

Rays Take 2-0 ALDS Lead Over Yankees — Sep 30, 2026The Yankees advanced to face AL East champion Tampa Bay in a closely matched best-of-five Division Series after sweeping Boston, though the Rays won the regular-season series 7-6. New York’s strong pitching—including left-handers who could exploit Tampa Bay’s reported struggles against lefties—will be tested by a well-rounded Rays team featuring a potent offense and aggressive baserunning.

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Stewart Out of Finale, Playoff Status Uncertain — Sep 22, 2026Breanna Stewart sat out New York’s regular-season finale with left knee soreness, leaving her playoff availability uncertain as the Liberty lost to Atlanta and jeopardized their seeding. The defeat ended New York’s chance to host a first‑round series, and Stewart also snapped a nine‑year streak without a technical foul after a late incident with Angel Reese.

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Newly Crowned No. 1 Rybakina Withdraws From BJK Cup With Injury — Sep 18, 2026"I won't be able to participate in Billie Jean King Cup this year," new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina posted Sept. 18 after a US Open win; federation cites left Achilles needing two weeks.

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Jared Kim Kazakhstan loses its best player for the finals, but forcing her to play injured would have been worse for everyone.

Harry, Meghan Set for UK Security Reviews — Sep 14, 2026Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, left their new UK school after two days when security could not keep the school-run convoy intact, as RAVEC opens fresh risk assessments of Harry and Meghan.

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Chris Dalton The children deserve proper safeguards even if their parents aren't full-time working royals.

Saints’ Kelvin Banks Jr. Out Indefinitely After Ankle Surgery — Sep 20, 2026New Orleans Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. suffered a severe high-ankle sprain against the Ravens, will undergo ankle surgery and be out indefinitely, with Asim Richards likely stepping into the starting lineup. The injury comes after a comeback win for the Saints, and while a late-season return is possible, the team faces a significant disruption to its offensive line.

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Stella Lefty Holds Country Airplay No. 1 for Second Week — Sep 25, 2026Stella Lefty’s debut single “Boston” has held No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a second week, making her the first solo woman since Gretchen Wilson in 2004 to achieve a multiweek chart-topper with her debut. The song reached the summit after 22 weeks, while new chart entries include Luke Bryan and Luke Combs’ “Finders Keepers” and Kenny Chesney’s “Remember Me That Way.”

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Shaheen wins Democratic primary for New Hampshire House seat left open by Pappas — Sep 9, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom Good to see Shaheen pull off a clear primary win rather than a messy fight for the open seat.

New York Times Pretends Left Didn’t Totally Melt Down Over Sydney Sweeney Ad — Aug 7, 2025The New York Times ignored the blatant fact on Thursday that the political left melted down over actress Sydney Sweeney doing a jeans advertisement. The left-wing media and social media users flat-out accused the…

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