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Video of Vance and wife waiting in Rose Garden spreads before Trump Xi meeting — Sep 25, 2026The 16-second video shows Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance standing in the Rose Garden awaiting the arrival of President Trump and President Xi of China. The clip from the official account is spreading due to the high-prof

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Dana Whitfield The video shows Vance and his wife looking composed while standing in the Rose Garden.

Profanity-Laced Emails Reveal Growing Tensions Around Dolly Parton’s Business Empire — Oct 8, 2026A bitter dispute involving Dolly Parton’s longtime security chief was already intensifying before the singer’s death, with newly surfaced court records detailing profanity-filled e… — by Andrew Powell

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Sam Okafor The court docs make clear both sides let resentment get out of hand way too fast.

US Requires Journalists and TN Visa Applicants to Open Social Media Profiles — Oct 1, 2026The U.S. expanded social media vetting effective Oct. 1 to foreign journalists and media workers applying for I visas, eligible Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visas, and their TD dependents; applicants must set their profiles to public or open. The expansion adds to checks already covering several student, worker and exchange-visitor visa categories.

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Micron Taiwan unions threaten strike vote over permanent profit sharing — Sep 15, 2026Micron Taiwan unions covering over 80% of 15,000 staff threaten a strike vote unless permanent 15% profit-sharing is locked in; mediation is set for Sept. 18 and 21.

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Derek Foss Mediation next week needs to lock in something both sides can live with without further escalation.

Voyage Profiles Creatives Across Nashville, Raleigh, BaltimoreLifestyle — 2dNashville’s music culture is built on collaboration, with songwriters bringing different ideas together to create songs that can reach far beyond country music. Other Nashville features highlight local artists, entrepreneurs and professionals, offering portraits of the varied paths and experiences shaping the city’s community.

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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.

Micron Taiwan Union Secures Strike Mandate Over BonusesBusiness — Oct 7, 2026Micron workers at its Taoyuan, Taiwan, plant overwhelmingly authorized a strike amid a dispute over bonuses, demanding a permanent profit-sharing plan. No walkout date has been set, but action could add supply concerns for memory chips used in AI servers; negotiations continue with a separate union at the Taichung plant.

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TuteeHUB Launches Platform Linking Education Resources To Paid Gigs — Oct 3, 2026TuteeHUB has launched a platform combining educational resources and question banks with professional profiles, networking, and gigs intended to help users turn new skills into income. The service is available through Android and iOS apps and online community channels.

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Rachel Meyers Not sure if the gigs will pay enough to make it worth the time compared to established platforms.

Colorado State apologizes after fans direct anti-Mormon chants at BYU — Sep 20, 2026Colorado State apologized after fans directed a profanity-laced anti-Mormon chant at BYU in a 41-23 loss on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Priya Raman Colorado State did the right thing apologizing but they should have stopped the chant while it was happening.

U.S. Livestock Futures Mixed After USDA Feedlot ReportFinance — Sep 16, 2026Cattle futures extended declines ahead of the USDA Cattle on Feed report, with placements running below expectations even as on-feed totals sit near 101%, while lean hogs hit new lows as markets weigh cross-border import risks after a New Mexico screwworm case. Traders are also watching moving-average breaks and Friday’s Cattle on Feed data amid soft demand, profit-taking, and expectations for higher placement estimates and export sales.

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Fast Retailing Posts Record Profit, Up 32% — 6dUniqlo parent Fast Retailing posted a fifth straight record as operating profit jumped 32% to 743.1 billion yen; overseas Uniqlo business profit surged 44%.

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Profiles Highlight Personal Injury Lawyers Across USHealth — Oct 5, 2026The articles profile personal-injury firms and lawyers who represent people hurt in accidents, highlighting services such as investigating claims, handling insurer negotiations and pursuing compensation. One article also explains how attorneys may help document injuries, preserve evidence and assess losses, while the profiles emphasize different firms’ experience, specialties and community ties.

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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.

Next Raises Profit Guidance, Expects Slower Sales Growth — Sep 17, 2026Next reported a 10.5% rise in first-half profit and lifted its full-year pretax guidance to about £1.255 billion, helped by hot weather and strong online demand overseas. The retailer signaled mixed momentum with strong international growth and online profitability, but UK sales gains are expected to slow and warehousing and stock-management challenges persist, even as cash generation and dividends remain robust.

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Jared Kim The warehousing issues they mentioned could eat into those gains if not fixed, even with better dividends coming.

Consultant Warns Skills Gap Threatens Fire Safety ProjectsTech — 18hFire and life safety demand is outpacing the supply of skilled professionals, especially for complex projects involving energy storage and critical infrastructure. Consultant Angelo Zandona says better, more accessible training is needed to close the workforce gap and help newer professionals build essential expertise.

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Sam Okafor Apprenticeships paid by contractors would pull in younger workers faster than waiting for formal programs to catch up.

Tata Technologies Revenue Jumps 28%, Profit Falls 5% — 15hTata Technologies Q2 revenue rose 28.4% to Rs 1,698.8 crore; PTI says profit rose 3.6% while IJR says it fell 5.2% to about Rs 171 crore.

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Chris Dalton It's encouraging they kept the full year outlook, yet falling profits on rising revenue often signals margin pressure that investors should monitor closely.

Profiles Highlight Real Estate Agents in Aspen, Minneapolis, Boise and FernleyBusiness — 2dPromotional profiles highlight real estate agents serving Aspen, Mill District and North Loop in Minneapolis, Fernley, and Boise, emphasizing local market knowledge, pricing and marketing strategies, and buyer guidance. The agents cite career sales and transaction records ranging from 104 deals and $40 million to 1,800 deals and $550 million.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Citigroup Q3 Profit Jumps 40% — 1dCitigroup’s third-quarter profit rose 40% year over year to about $5.2 billion, beating analyst expectations as revenue reached a decade-high for the quarter, supported by growth in services, wealth management and investment banking. Fixed-income trading had its strongest third quarter in at least a decade, though overall trading was weaker than the previous quarter, particularly in equities.

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Rachel Meyers Wealth management growth like this could mean steadier income ahead if markets stay calm.

Kelce Names Walker More Professional Than Mahomes — Oct 7, 2026The Kansas City Chiefs opened the 2026 season 4-0, with Travis Kelce producing a strong start after a down year and praising running back Kenneth Walker III for his professionalism and impact. Patrick Mahomes and Walker have powered the offense as Kansas City heads into its bye week.

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Hawaii Schools Near Pre-Pandemic Scores; Math, Attendance ImproveHealth — 6dHawaiʻi public schools continued their post-pandemic recovery in 2025-26, with math proficiency rising for a fourth straight year to 42.5% and regular attendance reaching 76.8%; language arts proficiency edged down to 53.2%. Scores are nearing pre-pandemic levels, but state officials say faster progress is needed to meet the board’s 2029 academic targets.

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Samsung Forecasts Record $80 Billion ProfitBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Samsung is expected to post a record third-quarter operating profit of about 108.1 trillion won, nearly nine times the year-earlier figure, as surging demand and prices for memory chips—including high-bandwidth memory—drive results. A weaker dollar has led analysts to trim forecasts, while Samsung’s foundry and System LSI businesses are expected to remain loss-making.

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College Sports Profiles Highlight Champions, Leaders, ScholarsSports — Oct 5, 2026Seaman High senior Chloe Schmidtlein was named Scholar Athlete of the Week for her 4.0 GPA, golf participation and plans to study elementary education. UW-Oshkosh gymnast Averie Evans won a national uneven-bars title, while Northern Michigan swim and dive coach Heidi Voigt’s profile highlights her teams’ conference and NCAA successes.

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Realtor Profiles Span Five California, Florida MarketsBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Five promotional profiles highlight real estate agents serving communities in California and Florida, citing their transaction histories, sales volumes and local-market expertise. Each describes tailored support for buyers and sellers, including pricing, marketing, negotiation and guidance on specialized property needs.

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NextBoat Names Ross Tannenbaum CEO to Lead Profitability Push — Sep 29, 2026NextBoat appointed former Fanatics executive Ross Tannenbaum as CEO, succeeding Brian John, who will remain on the board. The company says the leadership change marks a push to improve profitability, expand nationally and scale its technology-enabled marine marketplace.

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Shein returns to profit on $11.08B sales but flags slowing growth — Sep 28, 2026Shein returned to profit with $2.40 billion Q2 net income on $11.08 billion sales, its first results as a public company, as Europe sales fell nearly 14%.

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Jared Kim Shein turning a profit is welcome but the flat growth and Europe weakness point to bigger trouble ahead with those new fees.

Raspberry Pi Profit Triples, Revenue Surges 90% — Sep 24, 2026Raspberry Pi pretax profit more than tripled to $19.6 million in H1 2026 as revenue surged 90% to $256.9 million; shares rose 7%.

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Rachel Meyers The backlog doubling to 2.6 million units points to serious demand growth beyond just hobbyists.