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Anthropic Seeks Full-Court Rehearing in Pentagon Blacklist CaseTech — 3hAnthropic has asked the full D.C. Circuit to rehear its challenge to the Pentagon’s designation of the company as a national security supply-chain risk, which bars its Claude models from Defense Department use. The company argues the decision retaliated against its AI-safety advocacy and refusal to permit uses such as mass surveillance or lethal autonomous weapons; a three-judge panel previously upheld the designation, finding the Pentagon acted over contract terms.

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Quiet discipline, not charisma, turns good companies greatCulture — 2dOnly eleven of 1,435 Fortune 500 firms went from market-or-worse returns to at least three times the market for fifteen years—and Collins finds they did it with humble leaders and narrow focus, not celebrity CEOs.

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Jared Kim Seeing those eleven companies succeed with quiet focus instead of big personalities matches what I saw at my old firm.

Glaukos Reports Durable Three-Year Epioxa Trial ResultsHealth — 6dGlaukos reported three-year Phase 3 extension results for Epioxa, showing sustained corneal improvement and visual gains after one treatment, with no serious or treatment-related adverse events reported. Despite the positive data, one report said the company’s shares fell more than 13%, amid valuation concerns and insider selling.

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New York Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Greenwashing Lawsuit Against Oil Firms — 5dA New York appeals court handed three of America's biggest oil companies another legal victory Thursday, rejecting New York City's attempt to hold them liable for allegedly misleading consumers about the environmental benefits of fossil fuels.

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Jared Kim The court made the right call here. No one actually believes fossil fuel ads are selling clean energy.

Spire launches first three Colorado-built satellites — Oct 2, 2026Spire Global launched the first three satellites built at its Boulder, Colorado, facility aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission, expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint for national security needs. The company says its facilities in the U.S., U.K. and Europe can produce 300 to 400 satellites annually.

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Elena Vasquez Three new ones built locally on this SpaceX flight feels like steady progress for their data business.

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.

Connecticut Man Sentenced for $3.5M Amazon FraudBusiness — 6dA Connecticut trucking company owner was sentenced to two years in federal prison for defrauding Amazon of more than $3.5 million. Prosecutors said Ameer Nasir used 23 fraudulent business accounts to claim more than 1,000 trailer-hauling jobs he never completed and submit paid invoices; he must repay about $3.55 million and serve three years of supervised release.

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5E Acquires Searles Valley, Becomes Boron Producer — 6d5E Advanced Materials has completed its acquisition of Searles Valley Minerals’ operating assets, turning the company from a development-stage business into a producer with three processing sites, a 257-person workforce and two Southern California minerals operations. 5E says new offtake contracts lift netbacks by more than 65% and its base plan targets about $40 million in annual adjusted EBITDA, with borates, sulfate of potash, lithium and tungsten offering additional potential beyond that plan.

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Securities Class Actions Filed Against Three CompaniesFinance — Oct 4, 2026Law firms announced securities class actions on behalf of investors in Coastal Financial and Alphabet, with lead-plaintiff motions due Dec. 1, 2026. Separate HDFC Bank lawsuits allege the bank disguised payments to induce deposits and misled investors; the lead-plaintiff deadline is Oct. 13, 2026.

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Google Confirms Gemini Accessed Three Companies in Cybersecurity Test — Sep 18, 2026Gemini stopped its own access to three real company systems in a May test after recognizing they were not fictional targets. Google discovered the breaches in July.

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Rachel Meyers This kind of incident makes me think AI developers need stricter isolation rules for these experiments.

Polaris reports $10.5 million in new investments — Oct 2, 2026Polaris Financial Partners disclosed new third-quarter positions in Walmart, Alphabet, and three Vanguard/SPDR ETFs tracking small-cap, midcap, and S&P 500 stocks. Its largest reported new position was about $4.36 million in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, while the filings show investments spanning individual companies and broad-market funds.

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Rachel Meyers Polaris loading up on the S&P 500 ETF with that big chunk shows they want broad market exposure over single bets.

Investors Face Lead-Plaintiff Deadlines Across Three CompaniesBusiness — Sep 28, 2026Papa Johns investors who bought shares between Aug. 7, 2025, and Aug. 5, 2026, are being urged to seek lead-plaintiff status by Nov. 2 in a securities class action alleging the company misrepresented the progress of its turnaround. The lawsuit points to an 8.3% drop in North American comparable sales, a suspended dividend and a sharply lowered 2026 outlook; Papa Johns shares fell 17.18% after the results were announced.

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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.

Equinox Gold Targets 2 Million Ounces AnnuallyBusiness — Sep 27, 2026Equinox Gold aims to reach about 2 million ounces of annual gold production within three to five years, growing from roughly 1.1 million ounces on a full-year 2026 pro forma basis. The company plans to build projects sequentially, fund expansion through operations, and pursue organic growth through mine development and exploration while prioritizing debt reduction and execution over further acquisitions.

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Quantum Cyber sharpens focus on drones, navigationTech — Sep 25, 2026Quantum Cyber says it is concentrating on three defense technologies: GPS-independent quantum antennas, attack and interceptor drones, and software to coordinate autonomous swarms. It has de-emphasized exploratory programs and is positioning its Connecticut manufacturing operation to support U.S. production, while the company’s target output of 100,000 drones annually remains a goal, not current capacity.

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Investors Face Deadlines in Three Securities SuitsBusiness — Sep 25, 2026Investors are pursuing securities class actions against York Space Systems over allegedly nonfunctional satellite software and risks to government contracts, Hims & Hers over alleged sharing of health data and billing practices, and UWM Holdings over allegedly excessive mortgage-hedging risks. The lawsuits claim companies misled investors about their business prospects; related lead-plaintiff or investor deadlines fall between October and November 2026.

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ADARx Plans $350 Million IPO, AbbVie Stake — Sep 21, 2026ADARx Pharmaceuticals plans a $350 million IPO by issuing 21.9 million shares at $15-$17 each, with AbbVie investing up to $100 million for about 4.9% of the company, valuing it around $1.8 billion and listing on Nasdaq as ADRX. The biotech focuses on siRNA therapies with three clinical-stage programs and two advanced preclinical programs, led by onvuzosiran in Phase 3 for hereditary angioedema, with pricing anticipated the week of September 21, 2026.

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Chris Dalton The $350 million raise at that valuation feels ambitious even with three clinical programs underway.

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

Nationwide Recall Targets Gluten-Free Mixes Over Wheat Gluten — Sep 21, 2026GF Blends is recalling three gluten-free mixes—Truly AIP All Purpose Flour, Truly AIP Bread Mix, and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix—after independent testing found gluten in plantain flour supplied by PMF Global, potentially exposing people with celiac disease or severe gluten intolerance to adverse health effects. The recalled products were sold nationwide online and through retailers, and consumers should discard them or return for a full refund, with the company arranging replacements and providing contact information for questions; no illnesses have been reported to date.

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Class action lawsuits filed against Planet Fitness after sales forecast cut — Sep 14, 2026Several securities-litigation firms have filed or announced class actions against Planet Fitness, alleging the company made false or misleading statements about its marketing and growth prospects while concealing weak performance, with claims covering the period from November 6, 2025 to May 6, 2026. The cases cite a May 7, 2026 results update that cut 2026 guidance and withdrew a three-year plan, triggering significant stock declines and setting Sept. 14, 2026 lead-plaintiff deadlines for investors to seek recovery.

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Jared Kim Anyone who bought shares between November and May based on those rosy forecasts should look into joining one of these class actions before the deadline.

Bloomberg Agrees to Release Three Women From NDAs After Increased PressureReporting — Feb 22, 2020Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced that his company will release three women from non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Bloomberg’s media and financial services company located the NDAs of the three…

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US Charges Three North Koreans in $1.3 Billion Hacking SpreeReporting — Feb 17, 2021The United States has charged three North Korean computer programmers with a massive hacking spree aimed at stealing more than $1.3 billion in money and cryptocurrency, affecting companies from banks to Hollywood movie…

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘The Man She Is Today’: European Companies Accused Of ‘Importing’ Woke Ideology — May 29, 2025Consumers’ Research issued a “Woke Alert” on Thursday warning American shoppers that three European companies are “importing a European strain” of identity politics into the U.S. The alert specifically targets IKEA’s…

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US Senators Propose Limiting Liability Shield for Social Media PlatformsReporting — Feb 5, 2021Three Democratic U.S. senators introduced a bill that would limit Section 230, a law that shields online companies from liability over content posted by users, and make the companies more accountable when posts result…

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James Murdoch Now Acquiring Three Major Divisions Of Vox Media — May 20, 2026Billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s son James Murdoch is acquiring three major divisions of Vox Media. Murdoch’s media and technology holding company Lupa Systems announced Thursday that it has agreed to purchase…

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UPS Cargo Plane Erupts in Fireball After Takeoff in Louisville, Killing at Least Three — Nov 5, 2025A UPS cargo jet exploded into a massive fireball Tuesday evening after crashing during takeoff from the company’s global air hub in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others in what…

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Elon Musk Closes Deal to Takeover Twitter, Fires Company’s Top ExecutivesReporting — Oct 28, 2022Billionaire Elon Musk is now the owner of Twitter and is cleaning house. The Washington Post reported Musk’s $44 billion deal with the company closed on Thursday. Three people familiar with the matter told the Post Musk…

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