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Hurricane Isaias Rips Roofs Across Florida
Weather
— 4d
Category 2 Isaias came ashore near Destin Friday night at 105 mph, leaving roughly 448,000 Florida accounts without power by Saturday morning.
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Haunted-Site Rankings Catalog Thousands Across States
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TxDOT has added a “Phantom Layer” to its Texas map highlighting haunted sites and folklore, including Lubbock Cemetery. Separately, the 2026 HauntBound Index ranks purportedly haunted locations nationwide using published accounts, with state-by-state lists detailing sites in Michigan, Illinois, Alabama and Georgia.
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Sam Okafor
These rankings are interesting but they overlook plenty of smaller unmarked places in Georgia.
EU proposes delaying methane import standards
Environment
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The European Commission has proposed delaying EU methane rules for fossil-fuel imports, citing energy-security concerns and pressure from industry and governments; accounts differ on the length, ranging from a one-year postponement to a later 2029 compliance deadline. Fossil-fuel groups want a longer delay, while environmental advocates and center-left lawmakers warn against weakening the climate law.
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Prosecutors drop charges in Kalamazoo stabbing after video review
World
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Three people were injured with a box cutter during a fight between two groups near Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo; prosecutors declined to charge the 21-year-old initially arrested, saying video supported his account that he had been assaulted. Police are seeking information and recordings as they investigate whether others were involved.
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FBI Nabs Saudi National Accused Of Hiding Bug In Toilet Paper To Spy On AI Giant’s Inner Sanctum
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
Grambling rallies past No. 22 Jackson State 45-38
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Jacobe Robinson accounted for five touchdowns and D'Shaun Ford's 1-yard run with 1:36 left lifted Grambling past No. 22 Jackson State 45-38.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Seattle Kraken Open 2026-27 Season 2-2
Sports
— Oct 4, 2026
Fantasy hockey managers entering the 2026 NHL season’s second week can target hot-starting Oilers winger Vasily Podkolzin and account for team schedules when streaming players; Boston faces Utah and Philadelphia, while six teams play only twice. Florida’s outlook has taken a major hit with Aleksander Barkov sidelined long term, and early breakouts such as Evan Bouchard’s opening-night hat trick are reminders that the first week can quickly upend draft expectations.
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Brazil Police Kill Hostage-Taker, Rescue 13 Children
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Police in Curitiba killed an attacker and rescued 13 children after a 2.5–3 hour kindergarten hostage standoff; he had a knife, fake gun, and fire threat. Accounts differ on whether any child was hurt.
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Cal Poly upsets No. 16 Idaho State, 25-24
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Cal Poly rallied from a six-point deficit to upset No. 16 Idaho State 25-24, scoring the go-ahead touchdown on Anthony Grigsby Jr.’s 5-yard pass to Misa Paiau with 40 seconds left. Grigsby accounted for three touchdowns as the Mustangs improved to 4-3.
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Anthropic IPO filing reports $42 billion loss, $518 billion spending
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— Oct 2, 2026
Anthropic’s leaked draft IPO prospectus reportedly shows revenue surging to about $4.6 billion in 2025, alongside a $42 billion net loss—much of it tied to an accounting charge—and $518 billion in future cloud and infrastructure obligations, as the company seeks a valuation above $2 trillion. The disclosures sharpen questions about profitability and investor appetite, while Anthropic also warns that tensions with the Trump administration could damage commercial relationships and its reputation beyond its limited government business.
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The Conservative Desk
City ends 150-year carriage trade on thin relief
Mamdani and Menin lock in a 2028 ban after a tourist’s death. Owners who paid hundreds of thousands for medallions get only a promise the city will ‘consider’ compensation.
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Stepfather Sentenced to Eight Years in Boy's Death
World
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Robert McCoy was sentenced to eight years in prison and six years of probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter and child endangerment in the 2025 death of his 4-year-old stepson, Jasper Smith, who fatally shot himself after finding a loaded handgun in the family’s home. Relatives say they repeatedly alerted Maine child welfare officials to concerns about the household, prompting calls for an accounting of how those reports were handled.
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White House posts extended clip of Trump press gaggle
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— Oct 6, 2026
The video shows President Trump speaking with reporters upon departure from the White House on October 6, 2026. The extended clip from the official account has drawn widespread views for its direct record of the exchange. @WhiteHouse
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Jury Convicts Man in Albuquerque Crash That Paralyzed Teen
Auto
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An Albuquerque jury convicted Austin Jones of reckless driving causing great bodily injury after he pursued street racers in September 2024 and crashed into a 19-year-old woman, leaving her paralyzed. Prosecutors called the crash a road-rage incident and said the conviction holds Jones accountable for the devastating harm.
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San Antonio Approves SAWS Hikes Up to 29%
Politics
— 6d
San Antonio’s City Council approved phased SAWS rate increases for 2027–2030, potentially raising average residential bills by about $13–$17 a month by 2030 to fund system improvements. Councilwoman Misty Spears opposed the plan, citing transparency and affordability concerns, while Councilmember Ric Galvan supported it but called for measurable improvements and accountability.
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Pennsylvania Impersonation Scams Reportedly Cost Three Victims $2,400
Sports
— Sep 21, 2026
Authorities in Pennsylvania are investigating multiple cases where women were scammed out of about $1,000 by someone posing as Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich, with no suspects named. Separately, a DoorDash driver in Iowa was defrauded of $1,400 after a caller claimed to be DoorDash support, and her account was subsequently locked for 90 days.
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‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DC
Francis Kapper · 2 min · 2h
UNLV beats Cal 39-31 on Arnold’s five TDs
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— Oct 3, 2026
Jackson Arnold accounted for five touchdowns—three passing, two rushing—as UNLV beat Cal 39-31 after trailing 25-24 in the fourth at Allegiant Stadium.
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Maya Lindstrom
Arnold's five scores turned the game around after that fourth quarter deficit, solid win for UNLV.
Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Connecticut Man Sentenced for $3.5M Amazon Fraud
Business
— 6d
A Connecticut trucking company owner was sentenced to two years in federal prison for defrauding Amazon of more than $3.5 million. Prosecutors said Ameer Nasir used 23 fraudulent business accounts to claim more than 1,000 trailer-hauling jobs he never completed and submit paid invoices; he must repay about $3.55 million and serve three years of supervised release.
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Communities Host Revolutionary War History Events
Lifestyle
— Oct 6, 2026
New books, museum programs, exhibits and school events are bringing fresh perspectives to the American Revolution, from archaeological evidence and local veterans to African American, Native American, women and international contributors often overlooked in traditional accounts. These efforts are also engaging communities and students as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding.
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Engineer Sentenced 32 Months for Bitcoin Extortion
Business
— Oct 6, 2026
Former infrastructure engineer Daniel Rhyne was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to sabotaging his New Jersey employer’s network and demanding 20 bitcoin, then worth about $750,000. Using privileged access, he deleted administrator accounts and changed passwords across thousands of devices, locking employees out and threatening further damage if the ransom was not paid.
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California State Workers Plan Historic One-Day Strike
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SEIU Local 1000, which represents about 100,000 California state employees, says it plans a one-day strike Oct. 21 after 96% of voting members authorized a walkout—the first statewide strike in the union’s history. The union is seeking better pay, health benefits and telework protections and accuses the state of bargaining in bad faith; California officials say they remain ready to negotiate and have disputed the union’s account of the stalled talks.
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Books
How Bezos turned years of losses into Amazon's moat
The Everything Store shows Bezos converting customer obsession and multi-year losses into logistics and cloud advantages rivals could not copy.
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Critchlow Announces First South Bend 2027 Mayoral Bid
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow has announced a Democratic campaign for South Bend mayor in 2027, becoming the first candidate to enter the race. It will be his second bid after finishing second in the 2019 primary; Critchlow says he wants to build on the city’s progress and focus on practical services, neighborhood safety and accountability.
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Millions of Cancer Cases Linked to Infections Worldwide, Study Finds
Andrew Powell
— Oct 1, 2026
An 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.
United States Natural Gas Fund
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— Sep 29, 2026
UGA is up ~130% year-to-date at $142.16 while UNG is down nearly 12% at $10.45, as both and peer funds filed August 2026 SEC account statements.
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Tom Gallagher
With storage levels rising I expect the fund to keep dropping unless exports pick up soon.
Vice President JD Vance shares video announcing Texas visit plans
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— Oct 1, 2026
The 21-second clip shows Vice President JD Vance stating his intent to visit Texas soon. The video is spreading after its release from the official account of the vice president. @VP
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Sports Betting Surges as Gambling Risks Draw Scrutiny
Sports
— Oct 5, 2026
Since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling, sports betting has surged, prompting warnings about addictive products, gambling-related harm and regulatory gaps—concerns underscored by a journalist’s account of losing control during a betting experiment and preliminary Colorado research finding serious problems among some bettors. Universities are responding with courses and public discussions examining betting’s effects on students, sports and society, alongside calls to scrutinize advertising and oversight.
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Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 2h
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