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EPA proposes full reallocation of 2025 biofuel waiversEnvironment — 1dEPA on Oct. 13 proposed 100% reallocation of a 770 million RIN gap after 2025 small-refinery exemptions hit 1.76 billion RINs, above forecast.

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Priya Raman The 1.76 billion RINs in exemptions shows the program needs tighter caps rather than just shifting the shortfall around.

Community price shopping for electricity proposed in Pennsylvania — 1d

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Oklahoma Rejects Proposed Jewish Charter School After Federal Court Rules in School’s Favor1 source — 1d

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Maya Lindstrom This decision shows the state is still trying to block religious schools despite losing in court.

Proposed Senate Rules Draw Debate Over Legislative Impact1 source — 3d

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EU proposes delaying methane import standardsEnvironment — 1dThe 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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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.

Ukraine awaits details of ceasefire proposals from US, Russia maintains attacks, Zelenskiy says — 3d

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GSK may cut up to 1,217 jobs in Belgium amid vaccine demand shift — 12hGSK plans to cut up to 1,217 jobs in Belgium as part of a global cost-saving effort, citing changing vaccine demand and a push to focus resources on priority medicines and vaccines. The proposed cuts affect office, management and other roles over two years, while manual production workers are expected to be spared.

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A Modest Proposal for the Purification of California History1 source — 4d

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Microsoft Boss Says ‘Every Carton Of Milk’ Faces More Safety Rules Than AI — 2dOne of Big Tech’s most powerful executives said that President Donald Trump's recent proposal to keep artificial intelligence in check only scratched the surface.

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Proposed US Welfare Overhaul Excludes Most Farm Animals — 1dSept. 21 FDA/USDA welfare plans cover companion and research animals, not farm stock; Winders flags 175 chickens per minute and calls farm rules poorly enforced.

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Priya Raman It's wrong to leave farm animals out when rules already fail to protect them at speeds like 175 chickens a minute.

Test proposed to gauge seriousness of West Coast elected leaders1 source — 5d

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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.

MLB proposes 154-game season, playoff expansion — 6dMLB 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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Minnesota Candidates Outline Differing Tax and Health Care PlansPolitics — 1dMinnesota congressional candidates offered sharply different approaches to federal deficits: Republican Brad Finstad and Tyler Bass emphasized cutting waste and fraud, while Democrats Matt Little and Erik Osberg called for higher taxes on wealthy households or corporations and stronger oversight and fraud prevention. Their health care proposals also diverge, with Bass advocating a return to individually underwritten insurance and Little emphasizing protection of coverage and affordability.

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Rachel Meyers Little's focus on protecting coverage and affordability makes sense especially if we raise taxes on the wealthy to pay for it.

Colorado Dem Manny Rutinel Takes Credit for $350 Million Police Fund Proposed by Conservative Group and Passed by Voters — 4d

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Sherwood District Proposal Heads to 2027 VotePolitics — Oct 7, 2026Arkansas’s State Board of Education approved a March 2, 2027, election for residents in the proposed Sherwood district to decide whether to separate from the Pulaski County Special School District. Supporters welcomed the chance for voters to shape local education, while some residents raised concerns about transparency and the proposed district’s boundaries.

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

Don’t Let Beltway Politics Derail American Rail Workers — 2dIn a recent Daily Caller op-ed, former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer calls the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger a "working-class test" for Republicans.

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Elena Vasquez This deal could strengthen the whole freight network but only if it avoids creating service problems for shippers.

Fed Governor Cook’s Lawyer Challenges Trump’s Removal Bid — 23hLisa Cook’s lawyer challenged the objectivity of President Donald Trump’s White House inquiry into mortgage-fraud allegations, pointing to a committee member’s prior statements and arguing the process threatens the Federal Reserve’s independence. Cook cannot attend the proposed Nov. 5 hearing because of official duties in Europe and says she would be available only after the Fed’s December policy meeting; she denies wrongdoing and is fighting Trump’s effort to remove her.

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Dana Whitfield Cook has every right to put off the hearing until after her required Fed duties in December.

DHS Proposes $70,000 Fees for Foreign Student Work — Oct 7, 2026DHS proposed school fees of $70,000 plus $30,000 for OPT—up to $100,000 for STEM grads—and called the program a "pipeline for cheap foreign labor."

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Trump Proposes Florida Presidential Retreat — Oct 7, 2026Trump's attorney proposed designating Trump International Golf Club a U.S. Presidential Golf Course; Palm Beach County is seriously considering the Sept. 3 plan and consulting the GSA.

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Crowley Proposes Wisconsin Abortion-Rights Amendment — Oct 6, 2026Crowley on Oct. 6, 2026, proposed a Wisconsin constitutional amendment protecting abortion and reproductive decisions; Tiffany vowed to uphold the 20-week ban.

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New York Proposes Sports Betting SafeguardsBusiness — 5dNew York has proposed rules requiring sportsbooks to check in with bettors who cross risk thresholds and barring AI-personalized offers, following scrutiny of weak safeguards and amid rising concern about gambling addiction. Critics say the thresholds may miss harmful behavior at lower spending levels, while public health advocates warn that the rapid spread of sports betting carries serious risks.

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Cities Propose 2027 Budgets With Spending ShiftsPolitics — Oct 5, 2026Cities are advancing proposed 2027 budgets amid differing financial pressures: Beaver Dam’s $25.26 million plan funds an additional police officer and infrastructure while accounting for higher labor costs and utility-rate increases, while Evanston previewed proposed tax hikes and spending shifts. Colorado Springs, buoyed by stronger-than-expected sales-tax revenue, proposes restoring furlough-affected pay and park-bathroom funding while increasing support for police, fire services and pothole repairs; its budget remains subject to council approval.

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TKO Offers $2 Billion for SVC Hotel PortfolioBusiness — 5dTKO LLC offered $2.0 billion cash for SVC's 93 hotels on October 9, 2026; shares closed up 15% at $7.15 as the board reviews the proposal.

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Ireland Proposes €141B in EU Budget CutsPolitics — Oct 7, 2026Ireland is preparing a compromise that would cut €100 billion to €200 billion from the EU’s proposed 2028–2034 budget, as Germany, Denmark and other fiscally conservative members seek deeper reductions. The draft is expected to limit cuts to agriculture and regional-development funding, amid divisions over how to balance traditional spending with priorities such as defense and competitiveness.

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