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Meta blocks ByteDance ads across seven countries — 4hMeta on Thursday barred ByteDance ads on Facebook and Instagram in the US and six other countries, calling it normal competition with TikTok.

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MLB proposes 154-game season, playoff expansion — 9hMLB proposed a 154-game season from 2029, a best-of-seven Division Series, and top seeds choosing playoff opponents starting 2027.

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The System Worked in the Cornell Seven Case1 source — 2d

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Trump announces Medal of Freedom for Roger Clemens at Texas rally — 7hAt a San Antonio rally, Trump pledges Clemens a presidential medal, cites seven Cy Youngs and a clean legal record, then the White House email revises the honor named.

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Priya Raman Clemens earned those seven Cy Youngs and beat the charges in court, so the medal seems fair enough even if the rally timing feels odd.

Nebraska sells seven urinal troughs at $3,000Sports — 2dAs Nebraska renovates 103-year-old Memorial Stadium, it is selling game-used urinal troughs for $3,000 each as unusual pieces of Cornhuskers memorabilia. Seven of the 30 available had already sold, and the fixtures will be sanitized before delivery.

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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.

Archaeologists Remove Seven Coffins at North Dakota Governor’s ResidenceScience — 3dArchaeologists removed seven coffins containing human remains and an unidentified wooden box from grounds near North Dakota’s governor’s residence, the site of Bismarck’s first cemetery. Researchers will catalog the finds through early 2027, with reburial expected at a local cemetery; DNA testing is not planned.

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Turkish referee chief among seven detained in corruption probe — 6dFive of seven Turkish football officials, including refereeing chief Ferhat Gundogdu, were placed in pretrial detention in a corruption probe.

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Dana Whitfield This should send a strong message that corruption in refereeing won't be tolerated in Turkish football.

Hurricane Isaias Targets Florida Panhandle, AlabamaWeather — 5dThe National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad low-pressure area that may form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, with development expected to be slow and a 30% chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm within seven days. It is too early to assess possible Gulf Coast impacts; if a storm forms, it would be named Isaias, in a season that has yet to produce an Atlantic hurricane.

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Ex-Dallas Officer Guyger Set for Parole ReleaseWorld — 1dAmber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of killing her neighbor Botham Jean, is scheduled to be released on parole Oct. 16 after serving about seven years of her 10-year sentence. The Texas parole board cited her prison conduct and program participation; Jean’s family asked for privacy as they process the decision.

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OPEC+ Seven Extend Pause on Oil Quota Increases for November — 5dOPEC+’s seven key producers agreed to keep November oil production levels unchanged, maintaining September’s required levels as the group seeks to stabilize markets. Middle East conflict and shipping disruptions have kept actual output well below targets, while members assess future production quotas.

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AkzoNobel agrees $1.35 billion Asia sale to Nippon — 4dAkzoNobel agreed Oct. 5 to sell decorative paints in seven Asian countries to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion enterprise value, a 21x EBITDA multiple.

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Maya Lindstrom Nippon is paying top dollar for those seven markets, but AkzoNobel may regret losing that regional footprint later.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Boeing Wins $14.7B Patriot Seeker Contract — 3dBoeing says Lockheed awarded it a ~$14.7B seven-year UCA to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker production, formalizing an April Pentagon framework; hundreds of Huntsville jobs expected.

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Nicole Hardy This deal should create solid jobs in Alabama while boosting our ability to counter missile threats.

Iran receives US feedback on seven-day trust-building plan — Sep 30, 2026

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McAdoo Ends Seven Years at Kawasaki to Ride Quad Lock Honda — 6dCameron McAdoo has signed with Quad Lock Honda after seven seasons with Pro Circuit Kawasaki, joining the team full time for the 2027 SuperMotocross season as it steps up its 250-class program with increased American Honda support. He is making his team debut in Australia’s Supercross series, whose opener is this weekend.

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Sam Okafor Quad Lock Honda stepping up their program with more factory support makes sense, and McAdoo should help them challenge for wins sooner.

Permanent Daylight Time Shifts Western NHL SchedulesSports — 1dAlberta, British Columbia and Manitoba’s decision to stay on daylight time has complicated NHL scheduling in Western Canada, pushing some games later; the Calgary Flames have eight 9 p.m. starts, while the Edmonton Oilers have seven. Players and families say they’ll need to adjust, with late starts making some games harder for children and fans to attend.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Amber Guyger Granted Parole After Seven Years in Botham Jean Murder — Oct 1, 2026Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean in 2018, was approved for parole after serving about seven years of her 10-year sentence. The parole board cited her prison record and rehabilitation programs, while Jean’s family expressed deep disappointment and said the decision shortchanges accountability.

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Beringer Scores 12 in Timberwolves Preseason Win — 2dMinnesota opened its preseason with a 116–97 win over Milwaukee, led in part by Joan Beringer’s 12 points and seven rebounds. With Naz Reid out of the frontcourt mix, Beringer is expected to back up Rudy Gobert, giving the Timberwolves a potential source of rim protection and rebounding during Gobert’s minutes off the court.

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Gunmen kill seven, wound four in Syria bus attack — Sep 30, 2026Unidentified gunmen killed seven people and wounded four in an attack on a workers’ bus in Syria’s Homs province. Separately, a gas pipeline explosion near Damascus knocked three power stations offline and threatened electricity and water supplies; officials said the cause was still under investigation, amid reports of earlier sabotage incidents.

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Gayheart Says Family Hanging in There Seven Months After Dane Death — Sep 27, 2026Rebecca Gayheart told People she and daughters Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14, are "hanging in there" seven months after Eric Dane died at 53 from ALS.

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Taiz market strike reportedly kills seven, injures 40 — Sep 27, 2026Seven killed and 40 injured, including children, in a September 27, 2026 Taiz market strike; Houthi and government accounts differ on whether shops or a Houthi camp were hit.

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Unknown Odor Sickens Seven Crew on Honolulu Flight — Sep 25, 2026All seven attendants evaluated outside Honolulu Terminal 1 declined hospital transport; 252 passengers were unaffected and the odor source remains unidentified.

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Dana Whitfield It's odd that only the crew was affected while all 252 passengers stayed fine, hope they track down the source soon.

Polls Show El-Sayed Ahead in Michigan Senate Race — 3dMichigan’s Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers remains competitive: recent polls give El-Sayed leads ranging from about four to seven points, while another shows the contest nearly even. Despite his polling edge, some Michigan Democrats worry El-Sayed is taking key constituencies for granted and needs to do more outreach, particularly to Black and Jewish voters.

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Flock Camera Vandalism Reported Across Two StatesPolitics — 3dAuthorities reported a wave of Flock camera vandalism, including eight cameras damaged or knocked down in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, where four people have been charged, and at least seven vandalism reports in Columbia, Missouri. The incidents come amid protests and privacy concerns over the surveillance system; Spartanburg officials say they have not found misuse and credit the cameras with helping solve crimes.

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GOP PAC Reportedly Shifts N.C. Ads to Kansas — 6dSenate 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.