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Somyn Journal app swaps calorie counts for emotional reflectionsBusiness — Sep 19, 2026Aurora Dawn Ventures has released Somyn Journal, a reflection-based app that replaces number-driven tracking with open-ended prompts about emotions and body sensations to help users gain context on personal habits around food, movement, and relationships. By focusing on how they feel rather than counts, users build a personal record that reveals patterns, such as energy from home cooking or physical tension from certain interactions, aimed at reducing anxiety and disconnection from the body.

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Elena Vasquez This approach could help people notice how home-cooked meals boost their mood without obsessing over numbers.

Tillis says he has Trump’s number too after doxxing warning — Oct 5, 2026Sen. Thom Tillis, who is retiring and was promoting a memoir about his clashes with President Donald Trump, said on “The View” that he also has Trump’s phone number after hosts raised Trump’s recent posting of Sen. Tom Cotton’s number. Tillis said he was not worried about retaliation and used the appearance to criticize political overreach by both parties.

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El-Sayed Says Democrats Must Win Midterms by Massive Numbers — 3dEl-Sayed says Democrats must "win by massive numbers" in 2026, warning Trump could deny results as in 2020; Trump says he will accept them but "we don't want cheating."

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Leaked Audio Has Paxton Saying Convention Hurt His Poll Numbers — Sep 30, 2026Leaked D.C. fundraiser audio captures Ken Paxton saying the Dallas GOP convention 'dropped our numbers'; his campaign cites an internal poll with him up three.

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Chris Dalton Paxton's internal poll still shows him up three points so this audio leak probably won't change much for his supporters.

Winning lottery numbers announced across five jurisdictions — Sep 24, 2026California, Tennessee, South Dakota and Delaware published lottery results for Sept. 24, 2026. Taiwan also announced its July–August invoice lottery winners, with a NT$10 million special-prize number and additional cash prizes.

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Priya Raman Delaware and South Dakota picking the same date for announcements is probably just a coincidence.

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.

Mega Millions Reveals Numbers for $261M Jackpot — Sep 22, 2026On Sept. 22, 2026, Mega Millions drew a $261 million estimated jackpot with numbers 7, 13, 26, 37, 68 and Mega Ball 8, with no jackpot winner and the next drawing scheduled for Sept. 25. Separately, Arkansas and Texas published results for their Tuesday lottery games, reflecting draws across their respective offerings.

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Dodgers Sweep Giants, Magic Number Falls to ThreeSports — Sep 20, 2026The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the San Francisco Giants to tighten their hold on the NL first-round bye, with the magic number down to three and a potential clinch as early as Sept. 23 depending on outcomes against the Reds and Padres. The stretch run features strong contributions from emerging players like Josue De Paula and solid pitching, keeping Dodgers fans hopeful as they near the end of the season.

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Paint Me Like expands paint-by-numbers kits to 96 configurations — Sep 19, 2026Paint Me Like hits 96 paint-by-numbers configs via 2 orientations × 8 sizes × framed/unframed × 3 color levels, announced Sept. 18, 2026.

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Tom Gallagher Ninety six options is plenty but I wonder if most buyers will still stick to the standard sizes they already know.

Nepal Flood Sweeps Homes, Strands Trekkers — 3dA sudden flash flood on Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River swept away homes, bridges and market structures in northern Gorkha, with preliminary reports putting the number of destroyed houses as high as 35. Authorities suspect a landslide or blocked river channel triggered the surge, are evacuating residents and conducting helicopter-assisted rescue and relief operations; no deaths have been confirmed.

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Miami Uber Eats Driver Reportedly Shot, Pistol-WhippedWorld — 1dA Miami-Dade man, Khuslen Saruultuya, was arrested on an attempted felony murder charge after allegedly shooting an Uber Eats driver in the buttocks and pistol-whipping him when the driver returned to an apartment complex hoping to get his girlfriend’s number. The driver escaped for medical treatment, and deputies later reported finding suspected narcotics and cash at Saruultuya’s apartment.

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States Implement Stricter Voter ID RulesPolitics — 3dOhio voters will decide whether to lock the state’s photo-ID requirement into its constitution, while Colorado voters will consider adding a driver’s-license or Social Security number requirement to mail-ballot envelopes; supporters say such measures strengthen verification, while critics warn they could keep eligible ballots from counting. More broadly, new voting restrictions are taking effect in several states, though requirements vary, with Georgia accepting several types of government-issued photo ID.

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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.

Regents Approve Planned $2.75B Hospital ExpansionHealth — 2dThe University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved expanding Project Health, the future primary teaching hospital for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, to 1.5 million square feet. The larger facility is expected to cost $2.75 billion—about $500 million more than initially projected—and is intended to accommodate growing patient and student numbers, add beds and specialized care, and replace aging facilities.

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Latin Dance Groups Share Cultural TraditionsLifestyle — 3dDance groups in Fresno and Hayward are preserving Mexican and Latin traditions through folkloric dance, salsa and bachata, while a Breckenridge festival will bring together Latin American art, music and Día de los Muertos remembrance. In Austin, the dance collective Las de Allá explores migration, cultural identity and belonging in its production “Alien Number.”

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Blues double free over-the-air games via new Gray Media dealSports — 2dThe St. Louis Blues and Gray Media have agreed to a multiyear deal to air 10 select Thursday-night Blue Note+ games free over the air during the 2026–27 season. The broadcasts will reach more than 4.8 million households across St. Louis and 10 other regional markets, doubling the number of the team’s free over-the-air games from last season.

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Guilfoyle's Days in Greece May Be Numbered1 source — 1d

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Dana Whitfield If Guilfoyle's stay in Greece is ending soon, it probably has to do with visa rules or local politics catching up.

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

Powerball Jackpot Rolls Over to $538 Million After No Winner — 5dNo ticket won the Powerball jackpot in the Oct. 10 drawing, leaving the prize to grow for Monday’s drawing. Reports put the jackpot at about $516 million, with a cash option of roughly $212 million; a California ticket won $1 million by matching five numbers.

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South Carolina Schools Earn More Top RatingsPolitics — 3dNew school accountability results show gains across South Carolina, where the number of schools rated Excellent rose to 320, though York County schools had mixed results. In Northern Virginia, many schools also posted strong or improving ratings, including 12 of 14 Vienna-area schools rated Distinguished and score increases at 16 of Alexandria’s 17 schools.

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Duke favored by 3.5 points over North Carolina in ACC football — 3dDuke is favored by 3.5 points against North Carolina after both teams recorded close ACC wins and losses in their latest games. Duke’s stronger third-down offense and ball-control numbers contrast with North Carolina’s disciplined, effective red-zone defense.

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Pheasant Seasons Set to Open in Minnesota, PennsylvaniaLifestyle — 6dPheasant seasons are opening across the Upper Midwest and Pennsylvania: Minnesota’s starts Oct. 10, with state reports showing higher bird numbers than last year, while Pennsylvania’s junior hunt begins Oct. 10 and its regular season opens Oct. 24 with expanded hunting dates and about 232,000 pheasants slated for release. South Dakota is also seeing rising interest ahead of its season, reflected in increased small-game license sales as crop harvesting may improve hunting opportunities.

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Arizona QB Fifita Faces NFL Draft Size ConcernsSports — 6dArizona quarterback Noah Fifita is putting up strong numbers and is regarded as one of the Big 12’s top passers, making him a major challenge for West Virginia’s struggling defense. But at 5-foot-10, he faces doubts about his NFL prospects, with analysts projecting him as a possible undrafted free agent despite his coaches’ confidence he can earn a roster spot.

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Numbers 6:24-26 shares blessing of peace and grace — 3dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Lottery results reported across US, UKLifestyle — 6dThe National Lottery’s Set For Life numbers were 15, 19, 20, 26 and 39, with Life Ball 01; the top prize offers £10,000 a month for 30 years.

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Alaska Trawlers Catch Salmon as Western Runs DeclineEnvironment — 5dAlaska’s pollock trawlers unintentionally catch large numbers of salmon as runs collapse in western Alaska, fueling objections from Indigenous communities and smaller fishers. Scientists cite warming waters as a major cause of the decline, while critics argue trawler bycatch is a factor that can be controlled; the dispute has become a political issue in Alaska.

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Leftist Coalition Helps Explain Biden Visa Overstay Numbers1 source — 4d

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