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Apple Unveils Smart Home Lineup, Excludes EU HomeViewTech — 1dApple introduced the Apple Home Collection, a range of security cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The accessories integrate with Apple’s Home app and broader smart-home ecosystem, emphasizing one-tap setup, privacy and features such as automatic door unlocking; availability begins in December, with some products arriving in early 2027.

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Elena Vasquez It's disappointing that EU customers get left out of Apple's new smart home gear over regulatory issues.

Dolphins Coach Disputes Bengals’ Willis Tell Claim — 5dBengals safety Jordan Battle says Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis taps the ball before throws, a possible cue for Cincinnati’s defense to break on passes—but revealing it publicly gives Miami a chance to adjust. Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley called the habit common among quarterbacks, while Willis acknowledged he needs to improve after a rough start to the season.

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Kentucky creates new role, taps Moorer to manage athletes across sportsSports — 5dKentucky Athletics has hired Mitchell Moorer as executive associate athletics director for player management, a new department-wide role overseeing roster development, revenue sharing, NIL opportunities and student-athlete management. Moorer joins from Michigan State and will work with coaches and administrators to shape Kentucky’s player-management strategy and ensure compliance.

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Trump to Send Nearly $100 Checks to 20 Million Seniors From Medicare Fund — Oct 3, 2026A late-night post by President Donald Trump included an announcement he is tapping a “slush fund” to send money to more than 20 million senior citizens. This announcement comes ju… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell Tapping Medicare funds for direct payments risks weakening the program for future needs.

Scottsdale drops direct water reuse plan after political criticism — Sep 24, 2026Scottsdale's council in June replaced a 2027 plan to add purified wastewater to drinking taps with a $100 million new-sources fund after toilet-to-tap criticism.

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Nicole Hardy Candidates should stick to facts instead of scaring people away from proven purification that other cities already use safely.

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.

Germany Completes World's Tallest 365-Meter Wind TurbineEnvironment — Sep 28, 2026Germany has completed the world’s tallest wind turbine, a 365-meter structure in the former coal-mining region of Brandenburg designed to tap stronger, steadier high-altitude winds and potentially generate about twice as much electricity as conventional turbines. The project is expected to connect to the grid in November and is part of the region’s shift toward renewable energy.

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Syngenta Plans $5 Billion Hong Kong IPO — Sep 15, 2026Syngenta Group confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO, targeting about US$5 billion in proceeds and possibly up to US$10 billion, with a listing expected as early as next year depending on regulatory approvals and market conditions. The deal, potentially among Hong Kong’s largest in years, underscores Sinochem-owned Syngenta’s strategy to tap international capital for growth amid volatility in global crop markets.

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Marcus Bell This Hong Kong listing could give Syngenta better access to Asian investors for expanding crop solutions.

TransNusa Plans Melbourne-Bali Flights as Sixth Carrier — Sep 15, 2026TransNusa will launch daily Melbourne–Bali flights from October 19, 2026, making it the sixth airline on the route and its second Australian gateway after Perth, while also introducing a Premium Plus service with 20 seats per flight and enhanced baggage allowances to attract budget-conscious travelers. The move intensifies competition on the Melbourne–Denpasar corridor as the airline expands its Australian network and taps into Bali’s ongoing popularity for Australian holidaymakers.

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Derek Foss More competition on the Melbourne Bali route should help keep fares reasonable for regular holidaymakers.

EA to Restore Original Mark Hamill Footage for Wing Commander III Remaster — 3dEA is preparing a 30th Anniversary Edition of Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger, using recovered original tapes to restore its live-action sequences. The planned PC release includes original and upscaled footage, community enhancements, controller support and gameplay up to 60 fps, but EA has not announced a release date or price.

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State-Level Red Tape On Suppressors Becomes Next Front In Second Amendment War — 1dPro-Second Amendment organizations and lawmakers are eying state laws restricting or prohibiting the purchase of suppressors after the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives released guidance on the application of the National Firearms Act.

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Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill To Cut Red Tape And Boost Supply — 2dThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Maya Lindstrom Bipartisan bills like this rarely pass so cutting red tape to build more homes should finally ease prices in tight markets.

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.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill To Cut Red Tape And Boost Supply — 2dThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Derek Foss This bill could help if it actually speeds up permitting for new apartments and homes in tight markets.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill To Cut Red Tape And Boost Supply — 2dThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Elena Vasquez Bipartisan action on housing is rare, so this bill cutting red tape could finally add supply and ease prices if it works as intended.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill to Cut Red Tape and Boost Supply — 4dThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Tom Gallagher Bipartisan bills like this are rare lately. Cutting red tape could finally let builders add more homes where shortages are worst.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill to Cut Red Tape and Boost Supply — 4dThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Maya Lindstrom Finally some progress on housing. Cutting red tape could actually speed up new construction and ease prices.

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

Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill In 85-5 Vote To Cut Red Tape — 4dThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Hardywood Acquires Starr Hill, Uniting Virginia’s Largest BreweriesBusiness — 6dRichmond-based Hardywood has acquired Charlottesville-area Starr Hill in an all-equity deal, bringing Virginia’s two largest craft brewers together. Both brands, teams, brewing sites and taprooms will continue operating, with Starr Hill’s owners taking a minority stake in Hardywood.

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Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill To Cut Red Tape And Boost Supply — 4dThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Rachel Meyers Finally some progress on housing costs. Cutting red tape should let builders increase supply and bring down prices over time.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill 85-5 To Cut Red Tape And Boost Supply — 5dThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Chris Dalton This bill targets supply the right way instead of endless subsidies but local rules still need fixing next.

Price Is Right Live planned across North AmericaEntertainment — Oct 7, 2026The Price Is Right Live is taking its interactive, non-televised stage show to venues across North America in 2027, including stops in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Kentucky. Audience members selected at random can compete in familiar games for cash and prizes; this season also adds Secret X and a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to attend a TV-show taping.

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Massive New Mexico Uranium Mining Project Hits Wall Covered In Red Tape — 6dNew Mexico is emerging as a battleground in America’s push to revive domestic uranium production as state and tribal officials fight a proposed project that could produce millions of pounds of nuclear fuel each year.

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Whole Foods plans openings in Los Angeles, BradentonBusiness — Oct 4, 2026Whole Foods plans to open its first Manatee County store in Bradenton on Nov. 5, 2026, featuring more than 450 Florida-sourced products, and a 63,082-square-foot flagship in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, with a taproom, expanded specialty offerings and more than 1,900 California-sourced items. The Bradenton store will be the chain’s 40th in Florida; the Los Angeles location replaces its longtime Fairfax store nearby.

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Parton Estate Alleges Barbed-Wire Effort to Dodge Service — Oct 6, 2026Dolly Parton's estate told a Nashville court Bryan Seaver put barbed wire and caution tape on his porch while process servers tried three times to serve him ahead of an Oct. 9 hearing.

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Senate Passes Housing Bill Aimed At Cutting Red Tape And Boosting Supply — Oct 6, 2026The Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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