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Three arrested after newborn found alive in Savannah trash can — 2dNewborn found alive in a trash can near Savannah’s Quality Inn at 2:45 a.m. Oct. 10, 2026; three arrested, infant placed with Georgia DFCS.

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Hospitality Openings Span Auckland, Peoria, USLifestyle — 3dNew dining destinations are expanding across hotels and mixed-use developments: Auckland’s Art Deco-inspired Windsor Room brings British and European classics to Fable, while Peoria’s forthcoming Jefferson House will combine restaurants, a bakery, a bar, shops and entertainment. Hotel dining is also drawing attention, from nationally recognized U.S. venues to new fall hotel openings such as The Selvedge in California’s wine country, which pairs an inn stay with meals from the SingleThread team.

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Cities Across Five States Consider Development PlansPolitics — 6dLocal governments in Charleston, Sanibel and Boca Raton are considering projects spanning downtown commercial development, the Waterside Inn redevelopment and major private-club and mixed-use proposals. Their agendas also include zoning and land-use changes, alongside contracts and other city business.

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White Sox recall Schultz as multi-inning reliever, DFA Urquidy — Sep 15, 2026The Chicago White Sox recalled left-hander Noah Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte to potentially serve as a multi-inning reliever as part of an unconventional pitching plan for the stretch run, with manager Will Venable stressing a flexible, mid-inning usage and ongoing evaluation. The move accompanied a broader pitching reshuffle that included designating Jose Urquidy for assignment and activating Tyler Davis from the bereavement list.

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Chris Dalton Schultz could be useful if Venable actually sticks to that flexible bullpen plan instead of overusing him.

Shell Donates $27.5 Million to LSU for Energy InnovationBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Baton Rouge-area coverage highlights major investments and development plans, including Shell’s $27.5 million gift to LSU for energy innovation and several proposed commercial and infrastructure projects. Reports also point to a cooling housing market and a widening gap between demand for skilled-trade workers and program enrollment.

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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.

Nitun Ahir Scholarship Offers $1,000 for Essays on Healthcare InnovationHealth — Sep 30, 2026The Nitun Ahir Scholarship for Medical Students is accepting applications from eligible medical and pre-med/doctorate students in good academic standing. Applicants must submit a 700–1,000-word essay on innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare by October 15, 2026, for a one-time $1,000 award; the winner will be announced November 15.

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Elena Vasquez A thousand dollars helps but more programs like this should target rising pre-med costs.

Albuquerque opens new $25M quantum lab in innovation district — Sep 29, 2026Roadrunner Quantum Lab, a 35,000-square-foot $25M state-backed hub in Albuquerque’s Innovation District, opens with Diraq, IonQ, QuEra, national labs and other tenants.

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Sam Okafor Twenty five million is a lot to drop on quantum research when basic city services still feel underfunded around here.

US innovation vs EU innovation: — Sep 30, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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MLB nine-inning games average 2:42 after ABS challenge system debut — Sep 28, 2026Nine-inning MLB games averaged 2:42 this season, up 3:43 from last year; MLB tied 61 seconds of the rise to the new ABS challenge system.

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Rachel Meyers Still glad overall times are under control thanks to the pitch clock keeping things moving.

Dodgers Blank Giants 2-0, Skubal Strikes Out 10Sports — Sep 23, 2026Tarik Skubal struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings as the Dodgers beat the Giants 2-0 in San Francisco. Teoscar Hernández and Andy Pages supplied the runs with second-inning solo home runs.

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InnoCare and Lilly Sign Drug Discovery Deal With Up to $3.25 Billion in Milestones — Sep 24, 2026InnoCare shares fell after announcing a pact with Eli Lilly worth up to $3.25 billion in milestones covering as many as five drug targets.

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Tom Gallagher Lilly is betting big on InnoCare's platform with those billions in milestones, but execution will decide if it pays off.

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.

Innventure Faces Securities Fraud Class Action — Sep 21, 2026A coordinated wave of securities-fraud lawsuits targets Innventure, Inc. over alleged false disclosures related to the DarkNX/Accelsius deal, with investors urged to join class actions as the company faced significant stock declines and multiple law firms set deadlines for lead-plaintiff filings. The suits, spanning November 17, 2025 to August 13, 2026, accuse management of overstating prospects and misrepresenting the deal’s viability after a Morpheus Research report questioned its existence.

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SEC Creates Five-Year Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stock Venues — Sep 17, 2026The SEC rolled out a five-year conditional exemption, the Innovation Exemption, allowing tokenized securities venues to trade tokenized stocks on-chain without registering as exchanges, under strict conditions including sanctions compliance and investor protections. Issuers can object to third-party tokenization, synthetic tokens are excluded, and the agency invites public comment as it lays groundwork for broader rulemaking amid broader legislative headwinds on crypto markets.

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Diamondbacks Lose Ground in Wild-Card Race — Sep 16, 2026The Diamondbacks dropped a 4-2, 11-inning loss to the Marlins, leaving them about 2.5 games behind the NL wild-card and facing a tight finish with limited games remaining while highlighting wasteful offense and late-inning missteps. In response, Arizona is shaking up the rotation—reinstating Soroka and moving Gallen to the bullpen—amid injuries and continued reliance on Corbin Carroll as they battle for a postseason berth.

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Guardians Beat White Sox, Force Decisive Game 5 — Oct 8, 2026The Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in Game 4, powered by José Ramírez and a six-run sixth inning, to tie the ALDS at 2-2. The teams will meet in a winner-take-all Game 5 in Cleveland on Saturday, with the winner advancing to the ALCS.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

FBI Nabs Saudi National Accused Of Hiding Bug In Toilet Paper To Spy On AI Giant’s Inner Sanctum — 9hA Saudi artificial intelligence engineer is facing federal charges after allegedly planting a bug inside one of America's top technology labs.

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Signa Founder Benko Transferred to House Arrest — 1dInnsbruck court moved Signa founder René Benko to electronic house arrest after about two-thirds of a 30-month fraud sentence; prosecutors appealed.

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NATO Fund Targets Drone, Space Surveillance Gaps — 1dThe 1 billion euro NATO Innovation Fund, backed by 24 nations, plans a Warsaw presence after Ari Jonsson flagged drone and space-surveillance gaps.

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Guardians Rally Past Rays to Take ALCS Opener — 3dThe Rays named Drew Rasmussen to start Game 1 of the ALCS against the Guardians after he held the Yankees scoreless over eight innings in the Division Series. He also pitched effectively against Cleveland during the regular season, giving Tampa Bay confidence in its rested ace.

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13-Year-Old Wins 2026 Young Scientist ChallengeScience — 2dYoung innovators are earning recognition at science competitions and school exhibitions, with projects addressing ocean acidification, technology, sustainability and practical problem-solving. Highlights include 13-year-old Raji Doshi’s algae-based approach to reducing ocean acidity, award-winning students at South Africa’s Eskom Expo, and a student science exhibition in India.

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Guardians Beat White Sox, Advance to ALCS — Oct 7, 2026Foster Griffin struck out seven over 2⅔ innings in his postseason debut, helping the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-3 in ALDS Game 3 and avoid elimination. His relief performance set a Cleveland postseason record for strikeouts by a reliever and kept the series alive.

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University of Arizona Leaders Earn Multiple HonorsBusiness — 3dThe University of Arizona recognized athletics director Desireé Reed-Francois as Hispanic Business Woman of the Year, while Tech Parks Arizona and innovation leader Casey Carrillo also received honors for their contributions to economic development and entrepreneurship in Southern Arizona.

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Misiorowski reaches 104 mph but labors through five innings vs Dodgers — 3dJacob Misiorowski touched 104 mph but allowed one run and five hits before exiting with one out in the fifth of NLCS Game 1 against the Dodgers.

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Prince William Plays Cricket for Earthshot in Mumbai Countdown — 1dPrince William played an informal street-cricket match on London’s Mall with prominent UK, Indian and international players to spotlight the close sporting ties between Britain and India. The event launched the countdown to the Earthshot Prize’s November awards in Mumbai, which will recognize environmental innovation.

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Rachel Meyers Using cricket to count down to the November prizes feels like a practical step for getting more people interested in innovation.