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EU Court Rejects Stripchat DSA Challenge — 18hEU General Court on 14 October 2026 dismissed Technius's Stripchat VLOP challenge after the Commission counted over 62 million users versus the platform's 31.8 million.

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Jared Kim The court was right to hold Stripchat to the same DSA standards as other big platforms once user numbers cross the threshold.

Agilent agrees to acquire Proscia in deal worth up to $270 millionBusiness — 1dAgilent will pay up to $270M for Proscia’s Concentriq platform, used by 4,000+ labs; $240M cash plus $30M milestones, announced Oct. 13, 2026.

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Character.AI Files Chapter 11 as Disney Bids $20 Million for IP License — 1dCharacter Technologies filed Chapter 11 on October 12, 2026 with Disney as $20 million stalking horse bidder for a non-exclusive perpetual IP license; the platform winds down if no buyer continues it.

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Granite Asia Tops Metaclade Rankings for Singapore Firms and Asian Credit — 2dMetaclade Research’s October 2026 reports ranked Granite Asia the leading financial firm and asset manager in Singapore, and the top private credit manager in Asia. The reports cited its multi-strategy platform, regional reach, founder-aligned model and entrepreneur network.

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CFTC begins drafting first rules for leveraged crypto trades — Oct 5, 2026Federally registered crypto platforms could offer retail margin and leverage under the CFTC's first proposals, unlike state-licensed exchanges. ANPRM posted Oct. 5, 2026; 60-day comments.

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Derek Foss It's about time the CFTC stepped in on leveraged crypto trades after Congress stalled, though spot markets still need rules.

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.

Steve Gleason reflects on ALS fight at Superdome 20 years after blocked punt — Oct 5, 2026Steve Gleason’s 2006 blocked punt in the Saints’ first Superdome game after Hurricane Katrina became a symbol of hope for New Orleans and helped bring him a platform to advocate for people with ALS. As the team marks the play’s 20th anniversary, Gleason—diagnosed with ALS in 2011—reflects on his ongoing fight, his work through Team Gleason and the meaning he continues to find in life.

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Dana Whitfield Seeing him still push forward with Team Gleason after all these years makes his story stand out as one of real purpose beyond the field.

EliseAI hits $4 billion valuation after raising $350 million — Sep 29, 2026EliseAI raised $350 million at a $4 billion valuation, nearly doubling its worth in about a year as its housing and healthcare AI platform passed $200 million in ARR.

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Lula signs order banning online betting in Brazil — Sep 25, 2026Lula signed a September 25, 2026 order banning online fixed-odds betting and casinos in Brazil effective immediately, with withdrawals only until October 5 and platforms offline from October 6.

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Priya Raman Users only have until October 5 to pull out funds, which seems too short for most people.

Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Games Set for 8 p.m. — Sep 27, 2026The Yankees–Red Sox best-of-three Wild Card Series will have prime-time games at Yankee Stadium, with all potential games carried on NBC and Peacock. MLB’s 2026 Wild Card Series runs Tuesday through Thursday, with games across NBC Sports platforms and Spanish-language coverage on Universo and Univision.

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Maya Lindstrom Yankee Stadium hosting all these games should give the Yankees the edge they need in this series.

Datavault AI investors face October 5 deadline to lead class actionBusiness — Sep 23, 2026Several law firms say a securities class action has been filed against Datavault AI on behalf of investors who bought shares from September 2024 through October 30, 2025. The complaint alleges the company overstated the value of partnerships and platform activity and failed to disclose ties to a convicted felon; investors seeking lead-plaintiff status have until October 5, 2026, to apply.

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Miles Out as Fever, Lynx Clash for Seeding — Sep 21, 2026In the 2026 WNBA playoff picture, Minnesota is positioned for the top seed with Indiana posing a spoiler threat, as Caitlin Clark has anchored the Fever down the stretch; Los Angeles’ Sparks are out of contention but the Aces are still chasing a top-three seed, aided by A’ja Wilson’s prolific scoring. The league is also highlighting Fever–Lynx matchups and broadcasting options across multiple platforms for fans.

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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.

NVIDIA, Einride Collaborate on Autonomous Trucks — Sep 21, 2026Einride is expanding its collaboration with Nvidia to adapt the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform for heavy-duty freight, building the next generation of the Einride Driver to scale autonomous deployment across its freight network while extending compute, sensors, software and safety architecture. The effort follows Einride’s existing operations of hundreds of electric trucks across the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, with roughly 80% of demand deemed suitable for automation and projections of substantial growth into thousands of vehicles by 2028.

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Derek Foss This partnership could really cut down on driver fatigue for long freight routes if the sensors hold up in all weather.

Sazerac Launches €53.3 Million Offer for German Drinks Maker Berentzen — Sep 21, 2026Sazerac has offered €5.55 per Berentzen share (about €53.3 million) in a voluntary cash takeover, with both Berentzen’s executive and supervisory boards backing the deal and a minimum 50%+1 share acceptance required for closing slated for Q4 2026. The move comes as Berentzen struggles with shrinking demand and profits, prompting Sazerac to frame a Europe-wide growth platform using Berentzen’s bottling and distribution capabilities, including a planned delisting if the deal goes through.

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Jared Kim At 5.55 euros a share the offer seems fair for a company in decline but the planned delisting could limit options for smaller investors later on.

Virbac Reports 7.4% H1 Growth, Confirms 2026 Guidance — Sep 17, 2026Virbac reported H1 2026 revenue of €768 million, up 7.4% organically with an 18.8% adjusted EBIT margin and €87.1 million net profit, while net debt rose to about €196 million due to seasonal working capital. Management reaffirmed 2026 targets at the upper end of a 5.5%–7.5% revenue-growth range and around 17% adjusted recurring operating margin, supported by the scaling of its Supercharge platforms and the Thyronorm integration across global markets as part of its 2030 strategy.