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Taiwan President Defends Freedom Amid China Pressure — 5dOn Oct. 10, 2026, Lai Ching-te told a National Day rally Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up freedom or accept subordination, as 21 Chinese aircraft operated nearby.

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FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling son of Taiwan's president — Oct 4, 2026The FBI arrested Irvine real estate agent Wanying “Heather” Zhang at Los Angeles International Airport as she allegedly prepared to fly to China, accusing her of acting as an unregistered Chinese government agent. Federal authorities say she and an associate surveilled the U.S.-based family of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s son in Seattle and collected photos and other identifying information.

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Chris Dalton This spying on a Taiwanese leader's family right here in Seattle is a serious breach that the FBI did well to stop.

Taiwan Minister Makes First Lai-Era China Visit — Sep 19, 2026Taiwan’s Labor Minister Hung Sun-han travelled to Nanjing for an APEC human resources meeting, marking the first cabinet-level Taiwan official to visit mainland China under President Lai Ching-te’s administration amid heightened Beijing pressure. Taiwan participates in APEC as “Chinese Taipei” and aims to engage on practical issues like employment and AI’s impact on jobs while avoiding a broader political dialogue with Beijing.

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Elena Vasquez Keeping it to practical topics like jobs is the right move for Taiwan right now.

Dodgers Weigh Benching Ohtani, Trail Brewers 0-2 — 2dDown 0-2 in the NLCS after a 7-4 Game 2 loss, the Dodgers will discuss benching Shohei Ohtani; Dave Roberts said he "doesn't feel great" and will weigh what's best for player and club.

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Saints Prepare for Giants After Owner’s Criticism — 12hAfter three straight losses dropped New Orleans to 1-4, Saints owner Gayle Benson publicly demanded better results and held the coaching staff, front office and players accountable; coach Kellen Moore said the team is focused on improving together. The 3-1-1 Giants enter Sunday’s matchup with momentum, though coach John Harbaugh says they need more consistency in the running game and at the line of scrimmage.

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Marcus Bell Saints owner has every right to demand more after starting 1-4, the whole organization needs to step up fast against a Giants team that looks more consistent.

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.

Spanish NGO postpones Mediterranean rescue mission until 2027 — 13hSpanish rescue charity SMH has postponed its next Central Mediterranean mission until 2027 after fuel prices doubled, shifting operations to waters near Spain and launching a fundraiser. Other Spanish rescue groups have also scaled back missions, citing fuel costs and long trips imposed by Italy’s port-allocation policy, while Italy’s government argues rescue ships encourage crossings.

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Marcus Bell If rescues are pulling more people into risky crossings then maybe scaling back operations is the practical choice right now.

Poilievre plans Detroit push for tariff-free auto pact — 2dConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pitching a tariff-free U.S.-Canada auto pact during meetings in Detroit, arguing tariffs are hurting jobs, investment and vehicle production on both sides of the border. His push comes as President Donald Trump threatens to raise the U.S. tariff on Canadian vehicles from 25% to 50% and Michigan Republicans also call for a trade deal.

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Stanford Study Finds Coral Contact Reverses BleachingScience — 11hStanford researchers found that direct contact between bleached coral and a healthy genetic clone can transfer algae and nutrients through fused tissue, restoring bleached coral in weeks. The lab finding offers a possible reef-restoration method, but researchers say its effectiveness at natural-reef scale remains to be tested.

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Derek Foss Even in controlled tests this might not handle the heat and pollution levels that hit real reefs every year.

Missing Dog Search Intensifies as Yellowstone Winter Nears — 1dA California family and volunteers are racing to rescue Luna, a Jack Russell terrier who has evaded capture for more than a month after escaping a Yellowstone cabin. Repeated sightings offer hope, but rescuers warn that approaching winter could make survival increasingly difficult.

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Jared Kim Jack Russells can be stubborn escape artists but this one needs help before the deep snow hits.

Regional gas prices rise while national average edges downFinance — 2dGasoline prices rose over the past week in Baltimore, Chattanooga and Iowa, reaching averages of $4.24, $3.81 and $4.25 per gallon, respectively, while the national average edged down to $4.29. National diesel prices also fell, though analysts cautioned that hurricane-related refinery impacts and broader uncertainty could still affect fuel costs.

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Cowboys, Packers Set for Primetime Week 6 — 2dThe Cowboys visit the Packers for a primetime Week 6 matchup after a lopsided loss to Tampa Bay, while Green Bay looks to build on consecutive wins. Dallas is making coaching and defensive adjustments, but Micah Parsons will miss the game as he continues recovering from an ACL injury.

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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.

DFW outreach to serve 500 homeless includes pet food and suppliesLifestyle — 1dYou Can Be You is launching an outreach effort across five Dallas-Fort Worth areas to provide up to 500 people experiencing homelessness with essentials such as food, water, toiletries, socks and pet supplies. The organization says the effort will also connect people with community resources and longer-term support.

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Derek Foss It's smart to include pet supplies since so many homeless folks rely on their animals for company and safety.

Mariners Get Permission to Interview Espada — 3dThe Seattle Mariners are searching for a manager after parting ways with Dan Wilson and have reportedly received permission to interview Houston Astros manager Joe Espada, whose contract expires this month. Seattle is also exploring candidates coaching playoff teams, while Houston has not decided Espada’s future.

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Rockies Weigh Charlie Condon for 2027 Opening Day RosterSports — 2dThe Rockies face another season of major pitching needs, but Triple-A standout Charlie Condon’s strong 2026 performance has strengthened the case for putting him on their 2027 Opening Day roster. The Padres, meanwhile, begin the offseason confronting questions about how to improve their roster and make a deeper postseason run next year.

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Horry County aide arrested after alleged punch of nonverbal autistic studentHealth — 1dA Horry County special education aide was arrested after witnesses accused her of punching a 6-year-old nonverbal autistic student at Pee Dee Elementary School, causing the child to stumble. The aide, who has been on administrative leave since Sept. 28, was released on bond; reports said no injuries were visible.

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Priya Raman It's disturbing that no injuries showed up but the witness accounts still led to an arrest here.

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

Imagine spending $44 BILLION to buy a platform, watching your bot army vanish overnight, and then having “ELON MUSK IS A PIECE OF SHIT” and “FUCK ELON MUSK” go viral. Imagine being that spectacular a — 14hMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Simon Expected to Threaten Mexico as Major Hurricane — Oct 7, 2026Tropical Storm Simon is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast this weekend, bringing destructive winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rain that could trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Forecasts differ on the storm’s precise path and landfall location, but coastal warnings have been issued in parts of southwestern Mexico.

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Man charged in alleged casino-winner robberyEntertainment — 3dA St. Louis man, Ronnell L. Williams, is charged with first-degree robbery and armed criminal action after allegedly watching a woman win more than $3,200 at an East St. Louis casino, following her into Missouri and robbing her at gunpoint. Police say casino surveillance and vehicle records helped identify him.

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How the gene became medicine, atrocity, and identity's mirror — 21hAnyone living with hereditary risk or watching gene-editing headlines needs the moral history those tools still carry.

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Communities prepare for winter shelter demandWeather — 2dAs colder weather approaches, shelters in Utah are reaching capacity and a Virginia nonprofit still needs host and overflow sites after serving more people last winter. Elsewhere, councils are expanding cold-weather support through a new winter shelter program in Knox and a mapped directory of welcoming spaces in Lewes.

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Ohio Senate Candidate Brown Would Oppose Trump Impeachment — 2dOhio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown says he would oppose impeaching current President Donald Trump again, despite having voted to convict him twice during Trump’s first term. His stance contrasts with Democratic leaders’ refusal to rule out impeachment if their party wins control of the House in the midterms.

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Every act is the tip of a causal chain stretching back millennia — 23hSapolsky shows cruelty and kindness share the same layered biology—from a second of neural firing back through hormones, childhood, genes, and evolution—so single-cause stories and pure free will both fail.

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Sarkisian Keeps Texas Play-Calling, Special Teams Roles — 4dTexas lost 27-24 to Oklahoma after offensive mistakes and another costly special-teams failure, intensifying scrutiny of Steve Sarkisian’s play-calling and special-teams coaching. Sarkisian rejected the idea of changing either role, while acknowledging the team must improve and expressing confidence it can address its problems.

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