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Exercise rewires the brain for mood, focus, and aging
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Ratey claims movement is cognitive medicine that lifts learning, calms anxiety and depression, and slows decline through shared brain chemistry.
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US Army’s Old School Howitzer Gets A South Korean Replacement
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The U.S. Army unveiled the XM1776 Monday, a modern replacement for its tired, aging M777 howitzers designed to give American troops more firepower and mobility on the battlefield.
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'Breaking Bad' Actor and Disability Advocate Dies by Suicide
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RJ Mitte, the actor who portrayed Walter White Jr. on AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” has died by suicide at age 34, his representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. According to Fox News,… — by Andrew Powell
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Two Dead, Two Wounded in Baltimore Shooting
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A shooting in Southwest Baltimore left two young men, ages 18 and 19, dead and two men, ages 21 and 22, wounded; police are investigating and say it is not believed to be connected to the recent fatal shooting of a 12-year-old girl nearby.
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Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 1h
Victoria Cruise Season Surpasses One Million Passengers
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Victoria welcomed more than one million cruise passengers in a single season for the first time, with ship visits also expected to set a record of 332 calls. The milestone was celebrated at Ogden Point as California visitors Geri and Gary Skardina arrived aboard Norwegian Encore, while officials noted the tourism benefits and the need to reinvest in aging harbour infrastructure.
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Elena Vasquez
Nice to hear the Skardinas from California were part of hitting the record this year.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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YMCAs Promote Healthy Aging Through Community Events
Health
— Oct 6, 2026
YMCAs in several communities are hosting Healthy Aging events that pair fitness and wellness activities with opportunities for social connection and learning. Programs range from exercise, cooking and creative classes to Medicare guidance, health education and referrals to local support services, with activities welcoming older adults and, in some cases, adults of all ages.
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Middle-Aged Chair-Stand Failure More Than Doubles Mortality Risk
Health
— Oct 7, 2026
Simple at-home checks—including standing from a chair five times, balancing on one leg, walking speed and stair climbing—can offer clues about strength, balance and cardiovascular fitness as people age. Research links poor performance, especially difficulty completing chair stands in middle age, with higher health risks, but the tests are indicators rather than a verdict; consult a clinician about concerns and build fitness gradually.
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Five Dead, Four Children, in Utah Apartment
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Five people, a 43-year-old man and four children ages 5, 11, 12 and 16, were found dead in a Richmond, Utah triplex after carbon monoxide alarms sounded for an extended period.
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Money success is behavior, not spreadsheets or IQ
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Housel shows most of Buffett’s roughly hundred-billion fortune piled up after age sixty because time, not brilliance, does the compounding.
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Nicole Hardy
It is reassuring that ordinary habits matter more than high IQ for building wealth. I wish more people focused on staying consistent instead of chasing hot tips.
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‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DC
Multiple Iran War protestors have crashed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s Wednesday roundtable on Autonomous Warfare at the Association of the United States Army conference.
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Prostate Screening Campaigns Promote Early Detection
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Health organizations are expanding prostate cancer screening and awareness efforts, including a free screening event for men ages 45–75 in Amarillo and a campaign in Uganda aiming to screen 45,000 men. Ghana’s University of Ghana Medical Centre is also urging routine prostate assessments and early medical attention, with families and communities encouraged to help men seek care.
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Fed Survey Finds Wealth Gap Widened by Age After Pandemic
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A new report by the Federal Reserve published Friday indicates the wealth gap between affluent Americans and nearly everyone else has widened since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Cities Turn to Green Stormwater Infrastructure
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Cities are rethinking stormwater management as heavier rainfall strains aging infrastructure, combining traditional systems with green infrastructure that captures and filters water where it falls. Ann Arbor is developing a comprehensive plan, while Portland’s green projects have reduced stormwater entering its combined sewer; industry leaders are also developing durable systems to address flooding and water quality.
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill 85-5 as Buyer Age Hits Record 40
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The Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.
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Jared Kim
Hitting age 40 as the average buyer shows how broken things have gotten. Hope the new law actually moves the needle on prices.
Schmitt and Duffy Promote $30B Aviation Modernization Plan
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Sen. Eric Schmitt are promoting the proposed $30 billion Modern Skies Act to upgrade air traffic control systems, replace aging towers and improve airport infrastructure, including terminals. Duffy and Schmitt highlighted St. Louis Lambert’s need for investment, while Duffy also pointed to Kansas City’s aging downtown airport tower; the proposal would build on $12.5 billion already approved for aviation-system upgrades.
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Trump’s Diesel Deal Could Buy Some Time But Leaves The Long-Term Problem Unaddressed
David Blackmon · 4 min · 1h
Regents Approve Planned $2.75B Hospital Expansion
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The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved expanding Project Health, the future primary teaching hospital for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, to 1.5 million square feet. The larger facility is expected to cost $2.75 billion—about $500 million more than initially projected—and is intended to accommodate growing patient and student numbers, add beds and specialized care, and replace aging facilities.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Teen charged in fatal North Carolina homecoming shooting
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A 16-year-old has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Michael Cowling Jr. at a crowded high school homecoming party in Lenoir, North Carolina. Investigators say the case remains active, and the suspect’s identity is being withheld because of his age.
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Five Generations Reshape Workplace Norms
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— Oct 4, 2026
With five generations now working side by side, age is an unreliable guide to technology skills or workplace strengths. Experts say organizations can challenge ageism through reciprocal mentoring, where employees of different ages share technical knowledge, experience and people skills.
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Poll: 43% of Young Adults View Sharia Positively
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— Oct 6, 2026
A poll by Our Republic and Rasmussen found that 43% of likely voters ages 18–24 viewed Sharia law positively, compared with 21% of voters overall and 57% who viewed it negatively. About a quarter of respondents ages 18–35 said they would support allowing a town, city, or state to adopt Sharia as its legal code if a majority favored it, versus 7% of voters overall.
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Study Finds AI Misses Psoriasis in Darker Skin
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A study found that AI systems struggled to identify psoriasis in images of people with darker skin, with the best models reaching only 25% accuracy, underscoring risks of missed diagnoses. Separately, dermatology experts said older adults should not be denied effective biologics based on age alone, while an Eli Lilly study reported that combining psoriasis drug Taltz with obesity drug Zepbound improved skin clearance and weight loss compared with Taltz alone.
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Science advances by revolutions, not steady fact-gathering
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions shows how shared research frameworks hold for long stretches, then break under anomalies and get replaced rather than simply refined.
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Texas Philanthropist Joe Long Dies at 96
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Texas lawyer and philanthropist Joe R. Long died Oct. 7 at age 96. With his wife, Teresa Lozano Long, he gave more than $150 million to support scholarships, health science and education, and the arts, leaving a lasting impact on institutions and students across Texas.
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Jahmyr Gibbs Breaks Sanders’ Under-25 TD Record
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs first tied Barry Sanders’ record of 57 career touchdowns before age 25, then broke it with a fourth-quarter score against Arizona, reaching 58. Gibbs turns 25 in March 2027, giving him the rest of the season and more time to extend the record.
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Communities Host Fall and Holiday Events
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Communities are hosting fall activities including pumpkin-carving contests and workshops, pick-your-own pumpkin patches and haunted trails, and family gatherings featuring cider-making, crafts and seasonal treats. Several events are free or open to all ages, while Glasgow’s pumpkin workshops also support mental-health services through the SAMH Nook network.
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Louisiana Map Reduces Scotlandville Black Voting-Age Share
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— Oct 4, 2026
A Supreme Court ruling prompted Louisiana to redraw the district that includes Scotlandville, a predominantly Black Baton Rouge community, reducing its Black voting-age population from 53% to 25% and placing it in a majority-white district. Rep. Cleo Fields says he will not seek reelection, leaving residents concerned about losing a representative with deep ties to the community and its needs.
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Motorcycle Crashes Kill Four, Injure Rhode Island Rider
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A motorcyclist was killed on his birthday when a Toyota Camry turning left struck him on West Montgomery Road in north Houston, ejecting him from the motorcycle. Police are investigating the crash and whether the car’s driver was impaired; reports differ on the rider’s age and the driver’s condition, and fault has not been determined.
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Evangelicals Join Catholics In Condemning Pentagon’s Plan To Livestream Fort Hood Killer’s Execution
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 2h
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