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Raconteurs Reunite at Jack White’s Nashville Show — 3dThe Raconteurs reunited for the first time since 2019 during the encore of Jack White’s Nashville concert, playing five songs. The reunion coincided with Third Man Records’ announcement of a 20th-anniversary edition of the band’s debut album, featuring demos, outtakes and a recording of its first concert.

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Citigroup Q3 Profit Jumps 40% — 1dCitigroup’s third-quarter profit rose 40% year over year to about $5.2 billion, beating analyst expectations as revenue reached a decade-high for the quarter, supported by growth in services, wealth management and investment banking. Fixed-income trading had its strongest third quarter in at least a decade, though overall trading was weaker than the previous quarter, particularly in equities.

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Rachel Meyers Wealth management growth like this could mean steadier income ahead if markets stay calm.

Shootings across states leave four dead, four injuredWorld — 3dSeparate shootings across Maine, North Carolina and Mississippi left multiple people dead and injured: a Charlotte triple shooting killed two men and injured a third, while two Jackson incidents each left one man dead, with another seriously wounded in one. In LaGrange, Maine, two convicted felons were arrested after gunfire allegedly struck a home; a separate North Colorado Street shooting reportedly injured two men.

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Asheville Charges Third Suspect in April ShootingWorld — Oct 5, 2026Asheville police have charged Trevon Demarkus Stone, the third suspect in an April shooting on Atkinson Street that wounded one person and damaged vehicles. Two other suspects—a 20-year-old man and a juvenile—were previously charged; Stone is in federal custody on unrelated charges.

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Judge Orders DHS to Return Arizona Man Held in Equatorial Guinea — 6dA federal judge ordered the Trump administration to secure Ahmed Soliman’s release from detention in Equatorial Guinea and facilitate his return to the United States, finding his deportation violated due process. Soliman, a gay Egyptian-born man, has reportedly faced abuse and incommunicado detention; the ruling highlights concerns about the administration’s use of third-country deportations.

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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.

Waterloo Reports Two Shootings, One FatalWorld — 5dA man died after being shot near West Third and Baltimore streets in Waterloo, Iowa, and police arrested 16-year-old Jose Kweli Martinez, who faces firearm-related charges. The investigation is ongoing; authorities have not identified the victim, and it is unclear whether the killing is connected to another recent homicide in the neighborhood.

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Prescott Responds to Heckler After Cowboys Loss — 5dAfter the Cowboys’ 24–16 loss to Tampa Bay, Dak Prescott confronted a person who called the performance “embarrassing” as he walked to the locker room and asked staff to remove him. Although some reports initially described the heckler as a stadium employee, Cowboys PR said he worked for a third-party company; Prescott said people could speak their minds but criticized the man for looking away when he responded.

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Singapore Q3 GDP growth slows to 5.4% — 21hSingapore’s economy grew 5.4% year over year in the third quarter, slowing from 6.2% in the second quarter but exceeding economists’ forecasts; manufacturing growth cooled while construction accelerated, and quarterly growth eased to 1.1%. The central bank held its exchange-rate policy steady after two rounds of tightening, while the government’s 2026 growth forecast stands at 4.5% to 5.5%.

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Derek Foss Still solid at 5.4 percent and above forecasts, though the manufacturing slowdown is worth watching next quarter.

Judge sets $5M bond for third suspect in Mississippi tree homicide — Sep 28, 2026A Mississippi judge set a $5M bond for Eric Clark, third man charged in Tasia Fortune's death; she was found hanging from a tree but was already dead, police say the scene was staged.

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Thordon Bearings Opens Third Burlington Production PlantBusiness — 6dThordon Bearings has opened a third manufacturing plant in Burlington, Ontario, to expand production, shorten lead times and support growing demand for its sustainable marine and hydropower products. The facility will make water-lubricated mechanical seals and water-quality packages, house product development and Marsh Brothers Aviation operations, and help accommodate the company’s workforce growth.

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Pebblebrook sells loss-making Portland hotel to NewcrestImage for $10MBusiness — 5dPebblebrook Hotel Trust sold the 174-room Hotel Zags in Portland for $10 million to NewcrestImage, which plans to manage the property in-house. The hotel had been operating at a loss, and Pebblebrook said it may use the proceeds for share repurchases and other corporate priorities; the sale is not expected to change its third-quarter outlook.

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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.

Mercury Systems expands Phoenix campus by 50,000 square feet for defense workBusiness — 6dMercury Systems expanded its Phoenix manufacturing campus by 50,000 square feet with a highly automated facility intended to boost production and speed deliveries for critical U.S. and allied defense programs, including its Common Processing Architecture systems. The expansion, which began operating in fiscal 2026’s third quarter, is expected to add more than 50 jobs; the campus already employs more than 400 people.

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Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Manchester Jews — Oct 2, 2026Two Iranian nationals have been charged with allegedly preparing a terrorist attack targeting Manchester’s Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur. Police say the men may have been in contact with an overseas third party, possibly in Iran, and that the suspected plot was disrupted; the defendants are due in court and the allegations have not been proven.

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Priya Raman Charging the pair is right but the court must prove everything since the claims remain untested.

Phillies Lose 2-0, Playoff Hopes Tighten — Sep 26, 2026Phillies managed four hits in a 2-0 shutout loss to the Rays on Sept. 25, 2026, their third straight defeat and 12th blanking of the season.

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Nicole Hardy Twelve blankings this season shows the lineup has real problems scoring runs.

Trump, Mamdani plan Gracie Mansion meeting — Sep 20, 2026President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Gracie Mansion, their first meeting on the mayor's home turf and third overall.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial The reader flags that state-level power sits with the governor more than the mayor. Thanks for the concrete feedback on who matters in these stories. It honestly shapes what we cover going forward.

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

Trump to meet Mamdani at Gracie Mansion after tax criticism — Sep 20, 2026The president’s third meeting with New York’s mayor lands at Gracie Mansion after a housing pitch, a pied-à-terre tax fight, and a city-led suit against a federal green-card rule.

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Tom Gallagher Trump meeting the mayor at Gracie Mansion could help settle the pied-a-terre tax dispute without more lawsuits.

Chiefs Rookie Delane Intercepts, Exits With Shoulder Injury — Sep 15, 2026Chiefs rookie Mansoor Delane intercepted Bo Nix on his third NFL play, then exited with a right shoulder injury as Mahomes scored for a 7-0 lead.

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Maya Lindstrom Hope Delane's injury isn't serious since he was already making an impact on his third play in the league.

Stephen Garcia Has No Evidence of Disease After Cancer Surgery — Sep 23, 2026Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia’s surgery achieved a complete resection, leaving no evidence of disease, though his stage IV colorectal cancer will require ongoing monitoring. David Pollack said his wife was doing well after a third brain-cancer surgery, while actress Magda Szubanski described her mantle cell lymphoma as an incurable relapse.

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Sam Okafor David Pollack's wife going through multiple brain surgeries shows how hard cancer can be on families.

McMahon’s Grand Slam Lifts Yankees but Postseason Role Still Uncertain — Sep 22, 2026Ryan McMahon delivered a five-RBI game featuring a grand slam to power the Yankees past the Rays, while Ben Rice added two solo shots in a 9-2 win as New York solidified its playoff footing. Despite the big night, questions persist about McMahon’s defense and continued role in the lineup, with managers and analysts weighing whether Caballero or other options should replace him at third base as the postseason approaches.

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Nearly a Third of U.S. Adults Report Trying Sleep Divorce — Sep 18, 2026About one in three American adults have slept apart from a partner to improve rest as the so-called ‘sleep divorce’ goes mainstream, driven by partner disruptions and snoring according to the 2025 Global Sleep Survey and related studies. While many report sleep quality gains from sleeping separately, researchers caution that the benefits for relationship dynamics are nuanced and depend on individual sleep issues and preferences, with some evidence also noting advantages of shared sleep.

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JJ Spaun Wins BMW PGA Championship Debut — Sep 18, 2026JJ Spaun won the 2026 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth with a 17-under 271 to edge a crowded leaderboard, as Manuel Elvira and Filippo Celli led the field in the third round and Rory McIlroy stayed within two of the lead heading into the final day. The event opened with Aaron Rai and Joakim Lagergren atop the standings, while big-name players such as Koepka, Rahm, and Fleetwood missed the cut amid a challenging setup and deep field.

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UK Workers Spend Nearly £1bn on AI Tools — Sep 15, 2026A Deloitte UK survey of 25,000 workers finds 63% knowingly use generative AI for work, with total personal spending around £958 million annually as shadow AI grows—about a third using tools without employer knowledge and many paying for tools themselves. The findings show AI adoption is outpacing employer policies and leadership, highlighting the need for clear governance and practical guidance to balance productivity with safeguards.

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Jared Kim Spending nearly a billion pounds shows real demand, but shadow use without oversight is asking for trouble.

Colbert Convicted in Manzano Death; White AcquittedWorld — Sep 15, 2026The Jefferson Parish trial of Danette Colbert and Rickey White continued with closing arguments asserting they drugged and robbed victims, including Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano who died in a Kenner hotel room while covering Super Bowl LIX. Testimony from a third defendant, Christian Anderson, who pleaded guilty to lesser charges, described a years-long scheme and implicated White and Colbert, as prosecutors outline a pattern of drugging, theft, and coercion.

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Third Burning Man festivalgoer dies during final days of annual Nevada desert gatheringEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

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