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Court Cases Define Limits on Physician-Assisted Suicide Across States — 1dAssisted-suicide laws have divided the American population and sparked two lawsuits filed in the past month.

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Elena Vasquez It's reasonable for courts to set clear boundaries on assisted suicide to prevent misuse in different states.

Korean Envoy Reports US Concerns Over Intelligence Sharing — 8hSouth Korea’s ambassador to the U.S. said intelligence sharing is the most difficult issue in the alliance, and that Seoul has not yet addressed Washington’s concerns to its satisfaction after Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised them with South Korea’s foreign minister. While some reports describe progress in restoring intelligence channels, the ambassador said discussions continue and high-level contact with the White House remains limited.

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Sudan famine risk rises in Darfur, KordofanWorld — 16hThe IPC warns that famine risk and acute malnutrition are worsening across Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions as conflict, El Niño-related drought, displacement and inadequate aid compound food shortages and crop losses. Aid groups say insecurity and funding shortfalls are limiting food and medical support, leaving children and other vulnerable people at heightened risk.

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Church Commentaries Address Pastors, Faith, Human LimitsLifestyle — 4dThe reflections emphasize trusting God in human weakness: Psalm 4 portrays God as a loving refuge in distress, while Jacob’s story presents painful providence as a means of growth. Another devotional echoes that theme, arguing that divine strength is revealed through people’s limitations.

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Sen. Schmitt Outlines Plan To Limit Birthright Citizenship After Court Ruling — 1dRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Elena Vasquez Reducing incentives for illegal entries through citizenship changes could ease border pressures if done right.

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.

Infosys Expects Limited Impact From US PERM SuspensionTech — 2dTCS PERM filings fell to 2 in FY2026 from 1,804 in 2024 as Infosys told exchanges a U.S. suspension covering eight tech firms will not materially affect it.

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Mike Evans limited in 49ers practice with rib injury — 5dMike Evans, managing a rib injury, was limited at 49ers practice Wednesday after playing through the issue and recording 76 receiving yards against Denver; his status appears to be trending positively for Sunday’s game against Seattle. San Francisco also reported several other injuries, with fullback Kyle Juszczyk expected to miss a few weeks with a knee injury.

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Report: Wembanyama limits U.S. media interviews — 6dVictor Wembanyama is reportedly limiting U.S. interviews to 60 Minutes as he focuses on the upcoming season after the Spurs’ five-game NBA Finals loss to the Knicks. He has said the defeat brought sleepless nights but that San Antonio remains hopeful and ambitious.

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St. Louis Archdiocese Sues Over ICE Sacrament Limits — Oct 5, 2026On Oct. 5, 2026, St. Louis clergy sued over ICE jail sacrament limits after an official proposed Communion in a plastic bag via guard; the filing says one detainee died there.

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Elena Vasquez ICE giving lawyers more access than clergy shows the rules are inconsistent and unfair to faith needs.

Bengals Receivers Chase and Higgins Miss Practice With Injuries — 5dAaron Jones was limited in practice but is expected to return to a full workload, while reports differed on Tee Higgins: two said he sat out Wednesday and another said he was limited; Ja’Marr Chase also missed practice. Terry McLaurin remained sidelined and Breece Hall was still week-to-week, leaving their Week 5 availability uncertain.

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Akron deal could scrap $300M sewage plantEnvironment — 5dAkron has reached a tentative agreement with state and federal environmental regulators to drop a proposed sewage-treatment facility expected to cost more than $300 million, citing limited additional water-quality benefits and potential savings for ratepayers. The alternative would impose overflow limits and additional disinfection, but requires a 30-day public comment period and approval by a federal court.

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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.

Sen. Schmitt Details Bills To Limit Birthright Citizenship After Court Ruling — 2dRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Jared Kim Any change to citizenship rules needs strong enforcement details or it risks creating more court fights down the road.

McConkey Active but Limited Against Broncos — 4dChargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is not expected to play against the Broncos after missing practice all week with a foot injury. His likely absence, along with Quentin Johnston being ruled out, leaves Justin Herbert with fewer receiving options.

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Sen. Eric Schmitt Outlines Plan To Limit Birthright Citizenship — 4dRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Netflix Orders Lady Violet Bridgerton Prequel Series — 4dNetflix on Oct. 8, 2026 ordered an untitled Bridgerton limited series on young Lady Violet and Viscount Edmund’s romance, with Shonda Rhimes and Nicholas Nardini writing and showrunning.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Netflix Announces Violet-Edmund Bridgerton PrequelEntertainment — 3dNetflix has ordered a limited Bridgerton prequel about young Lady Violet and her romance with Viscount Edmund, expanding the franchise’s focus to its family matriarch. Shonda Rhimes and Nicholas Nardini are set to write and co-showrun the series.

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Sen. Schmitt Details Plan to Limit Birthright Citizenship After Court Ruling — 4dRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Jared Kim I support fixing immigration but changing birthright rules feels like it needs a constitutional amendment rather than just a new law.

Waffle House status signals storm severity for FEMA and residents — 4dCraig Fugate created the Waffle House Index in 2004 after Charley left only a limited-menu store open; green, yellow, and red now flag storm severity for FEMA and residents.

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Charli XCX, Tinashe Debut Two Songs at ACL — 3dCharli XCX brought Tinashe out as a surprise guest during her Austin City Limits headlining set, where they performed “Melatonin” and “Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore,” the latter from Tinashe’s new album, Popstar. The appearance was a standout moment of the festival’s second weekend and reunited the artists after years of musical collaborations.

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Cowboys reportedly plan further trades despite depleted picks — 2dAfter a 2-3 start and another defensive collapse, the Cowboys are expected to keep exploring trades despite having limited draft capital; Jerry Jones says Dallas would consider dealing picks for a player with long-term value. Edge rushers have emerged as possible targets, but names floated in reports remain speculative and no negotiations have been confirmed.

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Southern Glazer Settles FTC Pricing Allegations With Six-Year Limits — Oct 2, 2026Southern Glazer's settled the FTC's first Robinson-Patman case in decades with six years of pricing limits on sales to its top chain customers in 26 states.

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Maya Lindstrom Six years of monitoring feels like a fair compromise even if Southern Glazer still says it did nothing wrong.

Addison Limited at Vikings Practice — 5dVikings wide receiver Jordan Addison returned to practice Thursday after minor hamstring soreness kept him out Wednesday. Justin Jefferson is also working back from an ankle injury, with both receivers aiming to be available for Sunday’s game against the Saints.

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Mercedes Expands S-Class Brake Recall Over Leak RiskAuto — 2dMercedes-Benz has expanded its S-Class brake-hose recall to roughly 30,000 sedans, including Maybach and AMG models from 2022–2025, after reports and testing showed the defect was not limited to the production periods or climates initially identified. A hose may leak brake fluid and reduce braking performance, increasing crash risk; drivers may see a warning only after a leak begins.

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Citi Downgrades Pershing Square to Sell — 3dCiti downgraded Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square to Sell, saying the stock’s rally has outpaced earnings expectations and its valuation leaves limited near-term upside; it kept a $45 price target. Analysts acknowledged the firm’s long-term strengths, including permanent capital, but said stronger performance or fundraising is needed to support the share price.

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