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The 401(k) choice many don’t know they’re making1 source — 1d

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Every form already nudges, so design the nudge on purpose — 1dNeutral choice design is a myth, so institutions should deliberately steer people toward outcomes they would endorse while leaving every option open.

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Chris Dalton This just means being honest about the steering that already happens in everything from loans to benefits.

Trump Urges Alaskans to Repeal Ranked-Choice Vote System1 source — 4d

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You cannot do everything, so failing to choose is a choice — 3dMcKeown contends that chronic overcommitment spreads effort across trivial pursuits, and only a clear yes should survive so the vital few get real work.

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Nicole Hardy I've started turning down extra projects at work and suddenly my main goals are actually getting done.

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.

Noah Kahan earns first Kids’ Choice nomination — 5dNoah Kahan earned a nomination for Favorite Male Breakout Artist/Group at the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards and joked that a decade of hard work had finally brought him within reach of getting slimed. The ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 14.

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Irrational choices follow patterns you can measure and redesign — 2dAriely shows people do not maximize self-interest like classical economics assumes; they repeat the same measurable mistakes—anchoring, free-lure, ownership inflation, and expectation effects—that others can predict and design around.

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Nicole Hardy Businesses could use these patterns to make better products instead of just tricking people into bad buys.

Most decisions are bets under uncertainty, not right-or-wrong tests — 4dAnyone stuck justifying choices before results land needs the weather-forecaster habit of saying 70 percent, not yes or no.

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Derek Foss I've started framing my own choices as probabilities and it takes the sting out of being wrong half the time.

“Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”” — — 5dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Independents Challenge Major Parties in 2026 RacesPolitics — 2dIndependent candidates in New Hampshire, Oregon and three Great Plains states are challenging major-party contenders, emphasizing voter choice and independence from party control. Oregon candidate Clay Bearnson is calling for campaign-finance reform and broader election access, while the Republican Senate committee disputes the Great Plains candidates’ claims that they would remain unaffiliated in the Senate.

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Heupel leaves Tennessee starting QB undecided for Alabama — 3dTennessee coach Josh Heupel has not named a starting quarterback for Saturday’s game against Alabama, saying the choice between injured freshman Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre will depend on practice during the week. MacIntyre started the win over Arkansas, throwing for 247 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

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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.

Book traces how routine funding and hiring choices erode founding missionsCulture — 5dGreer shows faith-based groups repeatedly ending as secular providers after centuries of small grant, hiring, and metric shifts.

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Chris Dalton Focusing on measurable outcomes instead of spiritual goals probably feels reasonable until the organization no longer serves its original purpose.

Superior Shower Doors Expands Into Bergen CountyBusiness — 5dSuperior Shower Doors has expanded into Bergen County, New Jersey, offering custom-measured and fabricated frameless shower enclosures. IDEAL Shower Doors serves Beverly, Massachusetts, with frameless and semi-frameless options, while emphasizing that layout and structural requirements—not just appearance—should guide the choice.

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Hyundai unveils larger, boxier 2027 TucsonAuto — 5dHyundai’s next-generation Tucson is set to grow and adopt a boxier design, with the hybrid version targeting up to 42 mpg. In a separate comparison, the Tucson is presented as the more practical choice than the Suzuki Jimny, offering five seats, a much larger cargo area and more power, while the Jimny is smaller and equipped for off-road driving.

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Sundowns beat Pirates 2-0, end title streak — 3dOrlando Pirates lost 2-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final, missing a fifth straight title after conceding early and failing to convert a second-half penalty. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou said the defeat offered lessons and pointed to Thalente Mbatha’s return as a positive, while critics faulted his midfield and lineup choices; he vowed the team would regroup for its remaining competitions.

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

Vanguard Investor Choice ETFFinance — Sep 26, 2026

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Trump Rules Out Iran Attack Before Midterms — Oct 6, 2026President Donald Trump said the Iran conflict must soon end, framing the choice as a peaceful resolution or further escalation and claiming U.S. pressure has severely weakened Iran’s military. His comments came as Washington maintains a maritime blockade and presses Tehran over its nuclear program, while the administration weighs diplomacy against continued force.

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Springfield Cardinals Become Ozarks SpringbirdsSports — Oct 6, 2026The Springfield Cardinals have rebranded as the Ozarks Springbirds, retaining their status as the St. Louis Cardinals’ Double-A affiliate and introducing new logos, uniforms and colors. The team says the name celebrates Springfield, the Ozarks and its Cardinals ties, though some fans and commentators have criticized the choice; the Springbirds are set to debut in 2027.

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Choice Hotels Opens Six Properties, Portfolio Tops 300 — Sep 29, 2026Choice Hotels opened six upscale properties across Colorado, Florida, Vermont and Wisconsin: two Cambria hotels and four Ascend Collection hotels. The openings bring its U.S. upscale portfolio to more than 300 operating hotels, with nearly 150 more in development.

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Right-wing meme mocks Madonna's fashion choice as street walker — Sep 29, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Nicole Hardy It's sad how quickly the internet turns on older women for not covering up while men get a pass for similar looks.

Colorado Counties to Exclude Ineligible Rail Measure VotesPolitics — Oct 7, 2026About 800,000 Colorado voters in parts of Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas and Weld counties received ballots mistakenly listing Issue 7A, a proposed sales tax to fund expanded Front Range passenger rail. Election officials say voters should complete their ballots as usual and are working with county clerks to ensure only eligible voters’ choices on the measure are counted.

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Ohio Supreme Court Shields ODOT From LiabilityPolitics — Oct 6, 2026The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the state Department of Transportation cannot be held liable for Marquise Byrd’s 2017 death after a teenager dropped a sandbag from an unfenced portion of a Toledo bridge under reconstruction. The court said the decision not to install temporary protective fencing was a discretionary policy choice, reversing a lower court ruling that had allowed Byrd’s mother’s lawsuit to proceed.

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Quarterback Rankings, Battles Span 2026 FootballSports — Oct 6, 2026College football quarterback discussions range from Kentucky’s Kenny Minchey’s strong start and a volatile Tennessee competition between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon to ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit’s view that Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss is the nation’s top choice. Alabama’s Keelon Russell is also gaining Heisman momentum after a four-touchdown performance.

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How to fast and prayLifestyle — Sep 27, 2026For anyone ready to link hunger with prayer, this walks you from first choice to gentle close so the hours stay clear and steady.

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Dana Whitfield Gentle ending tips are useful, I always used to break too fast and regret it afterward.