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Trump declares people who don't use 'super intelligence' for AI as enemies1 source — 5d

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Sarasota Pair Arrested in Alleged $361K Elder SchemeBusiness — 1dTwo people were arrested in Sarasota on charges including exploitation of an elderly person after investigators say they used a deceased man’s credit card for more than 550 transactions and made over $361,000 in payments from the couple’s bank accounts. Authorities said a jewelry store owner’s suspicions about repeated purchases helped expose the alleged scheme; one suspect had been assigned to care for the couple at their assisted living facility.

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Turn a near-ruin into principles you can actually useCulture — 6dPeople weighing big career or money calls should know Dalio's whole system began when a wrong depression call left him laying everyone off and borrowing $4,000 from his father.

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Maya Lindstrom Laying off the whole staff and borrowing from family sounds brutal, but it makes sense that it forced him to build a more disciplined way of thinking at Bridgewater.

Three Face Charges in Beverly Oil TheftWorld — 3dThree people from Worcester—an 18-year-old and two teenagers—were arrested in Beverly on suspicion of stealing used cooking oil from two Cabot Street businesses. Police say officers found them beside a rental van equipped with a pump and storage tanks; the recovered oil was estimated to be worth about $2,750, and the suspects face felony-related charges.

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Southeast officials urge preparation for IsaiasWeather — 4dAs storms bring risks of rain, wind and fallen trees, officials are urging residents to stay informed, prepare homes and use caution on the roads; Montgomery crews are clearing a downed tree. A tree-care professional advises people to shelter safely and leave hazardous cleanup to trained crews rather than attempting it themselves.

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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.

Kalshi reportedly probes bets on press secretary pick — 4dKalshi is investigating several unusually timed bets on Katie Zacharia, whose odds of becoming President Donald Trump’s White House press secretary had been about 1% before his announcement. The wagers, placed shortly before the news emerged, could pay out thousands of dollars and have renewed concerns about people using nonpublic information in prediction markets.

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South Korea Probes Possible AI Bank Hacks — Oct 6, 2026South Korea probes bank hacks hitting more than 68,000 people after President Lee cites signs of AI use; police open an investigation at his urging.

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Sam Okafor I wonder if the banks were already using AI themselves and just failed to spot the incoming threats in time.

Former WVU basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleads guilty to wire fraud — 5dFormer college basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme prosecutors say defrauded two people of nearly $2.2 million from 2022 to 2026, including by using a fictitious identity to demand money. He is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 22, 2026.

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Eugene Man Charged in Attacks on Unhoused PeopleWorld — Oct 5, 2026A 22-year-old Eugene man, Jairo Jesus Hernandez-Avila, was arrested on assault, unlawful weapon use and menacing charges after allegedly pistol-whipping unhoused people downtown. Police said other members of the group were also involved, and a 21-year-old man was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge.

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Global Bodies Call for Death Penalty Moratorium — 5dUN experts urged Iran to halt executions, saying the death penalty is used to suppress dissent, while the EU and Council of Europe warned executions worldwide rose sharply in 2025, mostly in Iran, and called for a moratorium and eventual abolition. The Holy See also called for abolition, citing human dignity and the irreversible risk of executing innocent people.

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AI reshapes shopping amid uneven consumer trust — Oct 5, 2026AI is increasingly shaping shopping, from product discovery, comparisons and deals to personalized convenience-store offers and grocery meal plans that can drive larger baskets; retailers are also using it to develop new products. Consumers show growing willingness to use AI, but concerns about privacy and a preference for human help on some issues mean trust and access to people remain important.

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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.

Cyberattack on Arizona Courts Copies Data of 1.3 Million People — Oct 5, 2026A phishing link clicked by an Arizona court employee is believed to have led to a cyberattack that copied personal information tied to about 1.3 million people with unpaid court debts, along with foster-care reports and records of nearly 30,000 protection orders. Officials say they have no evidence the data has been used or shared, and the breach has not disrupted court cases; state and federal investigations are underway.

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Ophthalmology Advances Span Drugs, AI, InfusionsHealth — 3dDermatologists say people taking GLP-1 medications may need to adjust skincare and use caution with harsh retinols because treatment and weight loss can affect skin quality and collagen; they recommend consulting a dermatologist without letting skin changes alone deter appropriate treatment. In eye care, GLP-1 drugs can improve blood sugar and reduce long-term diabetes complications, but rapid glucose improvement may temporarily worsen diabetic retinopathy, and evidence about direct effects on the eyes remains mixed.

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City Councils Address Housing, Transit, Public SafetyPolitics — Oct 6, 2026Charlottesville City Council received updates on a shelter that had housed 112 people, with 14 moving to other housing, and on the housing authority’s requests for funding to purchase properties. The council also kept mid-April as its target for adopting the FY28 budget and discussed a 2027 legislative agenda covering housing, transportation, sustainability, tenant rights and land use.

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Smithsonian AI Project Connects Thousands of Revolution Artifacts — Oct 3, 2026The Smithsonian is using AI in its Revolution Crossroads project to connect artifacts and records across its collections and institutions, helping scholars and the public uncover overlooked stories about people who lived during the American Revolution. Smithsonian leaders say human oversight will remain important as the technology helps expand historical research.

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Dana Whitfield It's great that AI can tie together scattered records to highlight overlooked figures from the Revolution era.

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

Study Finds Youth Emergency Holds RisingHealth — Oct 5, 2026A study of pediatric emergency visits found that youth emergency holds are increasing and are linked to longer stays and more physical restraint use, underscoring concerns about how crisis decisions are made. Separately, organizations and institutions are offering mental health first-aid training, including youth-focused and Spanish-language courses, and screening support to help adults recognize crises and connect young people with resources.

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Disability Inclusion Efforts Span Communities, TechnologyHealth — Oct 2, 2026Efforts to improve life for people with disabilities range from Lebanon’s planned community listening session to programs in Israel and Edmonton focused on social connection, skills and belonging. Other initiatives argue accessibility must include flexible participation beyond fixed schedules and use tools such as a browser extension to address digital barriers.

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California Candidates Differ on Housing Growth and Local Control — Oct 5, 2026Aliso Viejo City Council candidates offered approaches to meeting state housing requirements while preserving neighborhood character, including resident input, carefully located development and compatible designs; they also emphasized spending discipline, reserves and responsible economic development. In the Orange County supervisor race, candidates called for expanding affordable and supportive housing and using county resources to move people into permanent homes, with one highlighting additional housing vouchers and another advocating outcome-based funding and consequences for cities that resist development.

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Marcus Bell Cities need to meet the housing mandates but shouldn't force incompatible projects on existing neighborhoods.

Nauru Renamed Naoero, Reclaims Heritage at UN — Sep 23, 2026President David Adeang told the UN on Sept. 22, 2026 that Nauru is now Naoero, restoring the name its people used among themselves and changing its code to NRO.

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Jared Kim It's about time Nauru reclaimed Naoero as their proper name instead of sticking with the old colonial version.

Truecaller launches web scam checker in India — Sep 28, 2026Truecaller launched Scam Checker, a free web and Android service that lets people check suspicious links, phone numbers and messages using its fraud-detection tools and community scam reports. It is initially available in India, with plans to expand to more markets and add features such as screenshot analysis.

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Jared Kim This scam checker could save a lot of people from falling for fake delivery links and bank calls that keep flooding us.

Traverse City Advances Prowling, Trespassing OrdinancesPolitics — Oct 5, 2026Traverse City commissioners voted to advance proposed prowling and park-trespassing ordinances after safety concerns at Hull Park, including an alleged assault on a sailing-program staff member; a final vote is scheduled for Oct. 19. The measures could allow police to order people who violate park rules to leave for three days and impose up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine for prowling, while critics warn the policies are vague and could disproportionately target unhoused people.

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Kentucky Gov. Beshear Hints at 2028 Presidential Run — Sep 22, 2026Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, promoting a new book about faith and public service, criticized the use of Christianity to divide people and condemned President Donald Trump’s “us versus them” politics. He has not announced another campaign, but said he is no longer sure his 2023 reelection was his last race and will consider his political future after completing his work as governor and Democratic Governors Association chair.

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Fetterman Claims It Is ‘Bizarre’ People Are Focusing on His Use of Closed CaptioningReporting — Oct 14, 2022Democratic Pennsylvania Senate hopeful John Fetterman is struggling to understand why people are focusing on his use of closed captioning. During an interview with Rolling Stone , Fetterman said, “I mean — if you’re…

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95-Year-Old Woman Invents Joyful Product for People Who Use WalkersReporting — Feb 14, 2023A 95-year-old woman invented a unique product to encourage people to use their walkers. Rita Melone invented the Walker Squawker two years ago and explained the reasoning behind why she wanted to create it. “I had just…

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