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Victoria Cruise Season Surpasses One Million PassengersTravel — 22hVictoria welcomed more than one million cruise passengers in a single season for the first time, with ship visits also expected to set a record of 332 calls. The milestone was celebrated at Ogden Point as California visitors Geri and Gary Skardina arrived aboard Norwegian Encore, while officials noted the tourism benefits and the need to reinvest in aging harbour infrastructure.

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Elena Vasquez Nice to hear the Skardinas from California were part of hitting the record this year.

Centinel Spine Files for $100 Million IPOBusiness — 6dAfter swinging to $10.2 million in net income from a $503,000 loss, Centinel Spine filed for a NYSE IPO; one report cites a raise of up to $100 million.

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Valkyries reach $100M, first women's team — Oct 7, 2026The Golden State Valkyries hit $100 million in annual revenue, the first women's professional sports team to reach the mark after $78 million in year one.

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Bills Beat Rams 37-34 in Overtime — 2dBuffalo visits Los Angeles on Monday Night Football in a high-total matchup, with uncertainty over DJ Moore’s availability and Ed Oliver’s absence shaping the outlook; one betting analysis favors the Bills +3.5, while Rams tight end Tyler Higbee and, if Moore sits, Keon Coleman are highlighted as DFS values. DraftKings is also offering a promotion awarding bettors a share of $2 million in bonus bets for backing the player who scores the game’s longest touchdown.

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Stars Commit to 2027 Australian Open One-Point Slam — 6dAlcaraz, Sinner, Gauff and Osaka lock in for the 2027 Australian Open 1 Point Slam, a single-point knockout with a A$1 million prize and Jan. 13 final at Rod Laver Arena.

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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.

Fairshake plans bipartisan spending in 32 House races — Oct 5, 2026Fairshake will back 32 House candidates—19 Republicans and 13 Democrats—with $1 million each for six, one month before the 2026 midterms.

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Derek Foss Backing more Republicans than Democrats still shows where the real priorities lie.

K92 Mining Reports 49,776 Gold-Equivalent Ounces, Million-Ounce MilestoneBusiness — 6dK92 Mining produced 49,776 gold-equivalent ounces at its Papua New Guinea mine in the third quarter, its second-highest quarterly total, and surpassed one million ounces produced since 2018. Record ore processing and strong recoveries supported the results; the company reiterated its 2026 production guidance and expects output to be strongest in the fourth quarter as mine expansions ramp up.

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Millions of Cancer Cases Linked to Infections Worldwide, Study Finds — Oct 1, 2026An estimated 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were linked to infections, accounting for roughly one in eight new cancer diagnoses, according to a new analysis from the In… — by Andrew Powell

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Marcus Bell It's a reminder that treating chronic infections early might prevent a huge share of future cancer diagnoses.

Flyers reportedly sign Bunting to $1.2M deal — Oct 6, 2026The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2 million contract as they seek a spark after opening the season 0-2-2. Bunting had 14 goals and 33 points in 74 games split between Nashville and Dallas last season.

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Pope Leo XIV Launches One Million Children Rosary Initiative for Peace — Oct 1, 2026Pope Leo XIV joined children in the Vatican Gardens on Oct. 1 to launch Aid to the Church in Need’s weeklong “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” initiative, bringing young people worldwide together to pray for peace. The prayers focused especially on children and families affected by war and persecution, including in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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Dutch AI System Links Ukraine’s Drone DefensesWorld — 6dDutch firm Intelic is deploying its Nexus AI software in Ukraine to connect disparate radars, sensors and drone systems, helping identify threats and coordinate interceptions through one interface. A Dutch test kept the launch decision with a human operator, though the company says the process could become more autonomous; Intelic also has a €30 million contract to upgrade the Netherlands’ air defenses.

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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.

Trump Announces $90 Payments for Original Medicare Enrollees — Oct 3, 2026Trump announces a one-time $90 payment to about 20.8 million Medicare Part B enrollees in early October from the Medicare Improvement Fund, weeks before the Nov. 3 midterms.

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Chris Dalton Ninety bucks from the improvement fund feels more like election timing than real Medicare help.

GOP PAC Reportedly Shifts N.C. Ads to Kansas — Oct 2, 2026Senate Leadership Fund cancels remaining N.C. ads after spending more than $30 million for Whatley and starts a seven-figure Kansas campaign as Cooper leads 47% to 35% in one poll.

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Maya Lindstrom Throwing money at one race only to switch to another wastes resources that could have been used better elsewhere.

Five Infections Linked to 2.3 Million Cancer CasesHealth — Sep 28, 2026An estimated 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024—about one in eight—were linked to infections, chiefly H. pylori and HPV, according to a new study. Researchers say many of these cancers could be prevented through measures such as vaccination, testing and treatment, with the burden greatest in low- and middle-income countries.

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UNICEF report says 1.5 million Pakistani children faced online sexual abuse — Sep 21, 2026UNICEF: about 1.5 million Pakistani children aged 12-17 faced online sexual abuse in one year; 85% of perpetrators were known to them and 71% told no one.

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Dana Whitfield One and a half million children in a single year is unacceptable and demands stronger online protections at home.

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

Russian Strikes Destroy 13 Million Books, Threaten Industry — Sep 21, 2026Russian strikes destroyed more than 13 million books in Ukraine over two months—about one-third of annual print output—including 8 million at a Kharkiv warehouse hit Aug. 1.

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Dana Whitfield This loss of 13 million books will set Ukrainian publishing back for years.

PPI plans SEK762m offers for three Nordic property firms — Sep 29, 2026Public Property Invest plans mixed cash-and-share bids for Origa Care and One Publicus totaling SEK442 million, expanding its Nordic social-property holdings. Separately, PPI has offered about SEK320 million for Preservium Property, valuing its shares at SEK69; the offer includes both PPI shares and cash, and Preservium shareholder SBB has voiced support without committing to tender.

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Nicole Hardy PPI's mixed offers for these three firms could strengthen its position in Nordic social properties if the deals close smoothly.

China Weighs Nvidia Chip Buys for Alibaba, ByteDance — Sep 27, 2026China's MIIT asked firms about Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 order volumes; officials indicated approval is likely. ByteDance reportedly weighs about one million chips.

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Tom Gallagher Officials reviewing the purchases first is the right step to balance tech access with security concerns.

Islanders Sign Logan Stanley to $1.5M Deal — Sep 27, 2026Islanders signed 6-foot-7 defenseman Logan Stanley to a one-year, $1.5 million deal Sunday; he joined practice after career-high 9 goals and 26 points.

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Chris Dalton Stanley adds real size on the back end but 1.5 million feels steep for a depth guy coming off a split season.

Beta Bionics Prices $150 Million Stock Offering — Sep 15, 2026One day after FDA cleared its Mint patch pump, Beta Bionics priced a $150 million stock offering and cut 2026 revenue guidance.

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Sam Okafor Beta Bionics needs the cash for Mint but selling shares at 17.25 will dilute existing holders right when growth should pay off.

Astronomers Confirm Youngest Known Planet Under One Million YearsScience — Sep 24, 2026Astronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b, a planet less than a million years old and the youngest known, still forming within the gas-and-dust disk around its star about 450 light-years away. The discovery, made by combining telescope observations, may offer a rare view of how planets form.

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Meloni Plans Road-Tax Abolition for 14.5 Million Vehicles — Sep 16, 2026Meloni's cabinet abolished Italy's vehicle tax for 14.5 million cars and motorcycles in 2027 at €2.36 billion cost, calling it one of the taxes Italians hate most.

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Elena Vasquez Abolishing it for 14.5 million vehicles in 2027 should ease costs for many families but I wonder how they will fund the roads after.

Earthshot Prize Reveals 15 Environmental Finalists — Sep 18, 2026Niue Ocean Wide Trust aims for a $32 million ocean endowment as one of 15 Earthshot Prize finalists. Coral Pasisi: Niueans do not see the ocean as separate from us.

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Sam Okafor Niue's ocean endowment push makes sense given how closely they tie their identity to the sea, hope it inspires bigger commitments elsewhere.

Volvo Cars Names Škoda Chief Zellmer Next CEO Amid Growth Push — Sep 20, 2026Volvo Cars named Škoda CEO Klaus Zellmer next chief, due by Oct. 1, 2027. Under him Škoda topped one million vehicles in 2025 and rose to No. 2 in Europe.

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Elena Vasquez Zellmer's track record at Skoda could help Volvo push those 13 new models and regain ground despite the tariff and China issues.