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“Not all those who wander are lost.” — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Not all those who wander are lost.” — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Engagement to Alexis Wilkins — Oct 4, 2026Alexis Wilkins announced her engagement to FBI Director Kash Patel with a ring photo and the line “Went and got the law involved 💍❤️.”

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Chris Dalton The phrasing about involving the law fits his job perfectly and I hope it lasts for them.

Ortiz, Malignaggi Set Bare-Knuckle Fight — Oct 2, 2026Paulie Malignaggi and Victor Ortiz never got the chance to meet in the professional boxing ring, but now they will collide in the trigon on Dec. 5 in Los Angeles.

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Chris Dalton Fury against Ruiz bare knuckle would be worth paying for if the talks actually lead somewhere.

FBI Finds Thousands of Roosters at Florida Cockfighting SiteWorld — Oct 5, 2026An FBI search of a 10-acre property in Southwest Miami-Dade uncovered a suspected cockfighting operation with several thousand roosters, training rings and fighting equipment. A 52-year-old man was arrested and faces charges including animal cruelty and possessing animals for fighting; the investigation began as part of an unrelated inquiry.

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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.

Melania Trump to Ring NYSE Bell at Female CEO Summit Launch — Sep 23, 2026Melania Trump will ring the NYSE Opening Bell and keynote IMPERIA, an invite-only female CEO summit hosted by the exchange and called a Davos for Women.

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Chris Dalton This kind of summit at the NYSE could really help connect female CEOs with major investors and markets.

Oura Indefinitely Postpones Planned IPOBusiness — Sep 25, 2026Oura’s planned Nasdaq IPO has reportedly drawn orders for about four times the 50 million shares on offer, despite a difficult market for new listings. The $40–$44-per-share offering could raise up to $2.2 billion and value the smart-ring maker at about $14.1 billion, or roughly $15 billion on a fully diluted basis.

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Paris Court Awards Kardashian €1 for 2016 Heist — Sep 15, 2026Paris court awards Kim Kardashian €1 ($1.15) for 2016 gunpoint heist that took her $4 million ring; hotel receptionist gets about €110,000.

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Sam Okafor Kardashian can live without the cash but the tiny award still makes the whole verdict look weak.

NASA Orbiter Discovers Moon’s Largest Newly Formed Crater — Sep 16, 2026Robert Wagner spotted a bright spot with a dark ring in LRO data: McGetchin crater, 728 feet wide—the Moon’s largest newly formed impact, a 2024 strike scientists call once-in-a-lifetime.

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Elena Vasquez It's wild that a crater this size formed just last year and the orbiter picked it up right away.

Arrest Follows Second Teen Shooting, East Price Hill — Sep 14, 2026An 18-year-old Adrian Washington was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with a shooting on Ring Place in East Price Hill that left a teen with serious injuries. The incident adds to a pattern of gun violence in the area, with a prior teen shooting in the same neighborhood and no other suspects named in several reports.

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Coker Launches Ki MMA With 32-Man Global Tournament — Sep 14, 2026Scott Coker has launched a new global MMA promotion named Ki MMA, featuring ring-based fights and a 32-man featherweight tournament spanning four continents with Rich Chou as the lead matchmaker. The venture, co-founded with Peter Levin and backed by investors, including Tony Hawk, is set to be unveiled in New York with a live press conference and is targeting a 2027 launch with ongoing international events.

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Marcus Bell A 32-man tournament spanning four continents sounds like a huge logistical challenge, even with Rich Chou involved.

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.

Malaysia Plans RM459.8 Billion 2027 Budget — 4dAnwar held the 2027 budget document in Putrajaya, then tabled 459.8 billion ringgit in spending, up about 4%. Analysts flag a possible review of the 1,700 ringgit minimum wage.

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IonQ Agrees $1.3B Elisity AcquisitionBusiness — 15hIonQ agreed to acquire Zero Trust cybersecurity company Elisity in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3 billion, including as much as $150 million in performance-based payments. IonQ says the acquisition will combine Elisity’s network security platform with its quantum-safe technologies to strengthen offerings for enterprise and government customers.

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Migrants Navigate Relocation, Asylum, Urban Life — 2dMigration brings sharply different challenges: Rempang families relocated for a development project have received homes but are still waiting for promised farmland, while migrants in Ceuta have reported abuse as Spanish prosecutors investigate allegations of mistreatment. In Mumbai, a commentary portrays migrant workers as essential to city life even as they endure cramped housing and long commutes.

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Isaias Brings Flooding, Outages Across SoutheastWeather — 4dAhead of Hurricane Isaias, the Port of Mobile suspended vessel and terminal operations while Alabama coastal parks, offices and other facilities closed and events were canceled. Officials said restrictions and reopening plans would depend on storm conditions and post-storm safety assessments.

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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.

Florida Roundup Covers Storms, Funding, FiringsWeather — 2dFlorida officials and organizations are addressing severe-weather impacts: recovery efforts continue after Hurricane Isaias, while OneBlood urges residents to donate ahead of a storm that could disrupt blood collections.

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Barings Funds Declare Dividends Yielding 8.6 and 11.23 PercentFinance — 7hBarings Participation Investors and Barings Corporate Investors each declared quarterly dividends of $0.37 and $0.40 per share, respectively, payable Nov. 13, 2026. Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund announced a $0.1223-per-share October distribution, with the same amount estimated for November and December.

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Drier Air Brings Sunshine Across FloridaWeather — 1dCentral Florida is turning sunnier, drier and less humid after days of rain, with warm afternoons and low rain chances through midweek. Showers and storms may return late in the week and into the weekend as moisture increases and a cold front approaches; rougher beach and boating conditions are also possible.

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Rachel Brings Coastal Flooding to Southern CaliforniaWeather — Oct 4, 2026Hurricane Rachel is weakening in the Pacific, but forecasts show it turning toward Southern California or the Baja Peninsula later this week. It could still bring dangerous surf, gusty winds and rain that may cause localized flooding across Southern California and the Southwest, though the storm’s track and impacts remain uncertain.

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Florida Adventures Span Wildlife, Springs, CoastTravel — 2dFlorida travel offers a mix of nature and adventure, from wildlife drives at Merritt Island and swamp-buggy excursions in Big Cypress to freshwater springs, small-boat camping and a road trip along the Treasure Coast. Together, these destinations showcase the state’s varied landscapes and outdoor experiences beyond its theme parks.

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Retail Venues Offer Outlets, Exhibits, Events, ExperiencesAuto — 4dThese destinations offer more than conventional shopping: an open-air Arizona outlet center brings together major sneaker brands, while Jaguar’s London flagship combines a showroom with a café and immersive design displays. Elsewhere, an Omaha shop specializes in restored mid-century furniture, a Prague mall is hosting a free exhibition spanning BMW’s history and new electric i3, and Indio’s I-10 Auto Mall plans a family-friendly Trunk or Treat event.

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Luftgekühlt 12 plans 350-car Porsche showcaseAuto — 3dLuftgekühlt 12 brings its air-cooled Porsche showcase to Fayetteville’s Town at Trilith, featuring about 350 enthusiast cars and displays celebrating Porsche racing history. Highlights include five Porsche 935s marking the model’s 50th anniversary and a 1970 Porsche connected to Steve McQueen’s film “Le Mans.”

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Slots Drive 68% Nevada, $91B US Casino RevenueBusiness — 3dSlot machines remained the biggest source of casino revenue in 2025, generating $10.7 billion in Nevada and $91 billion nationwide, though their share of U.S. gaming revenue has fallen as sports betting and other offerings have grown. Manufacturers say they see continued growth through upgrades, new games and technology, with nationwide slot revenue projected to reach $104 billion in 2026.

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Dinosaur Exhibits Span US MuseumsScience — 3dMuseums and attractions across the U.S. are drawing visitors with dinosaur exhibits, from lifelike robotic giants and interactive fossil activities to miniature, science-focused dioramas and fossil displays. The offerings combine family entertainment with paleontology education, while institutions such as Montana’s Museum of the Rockies also highlight major fossil collections and research.

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