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Women’s Golf Teams Compete Across Three Collegiate Tournaments
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Illinois State and Troy are among the teams competing in the Lady Red Wolves Classic in Jonesboro, while UNCG heads to Wofford’s Terrier Collegiate in South Carolina. Tarleton State will play the three-day Golf Iconic Classic in New Mexico as it continues its fall schedule.
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Emotional skills beat IQ for how life actually goes
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Goleman argues that learnable emotional competencies—not cognitive smarts alone—shape success, relationships, and well-being.
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Rachel Meyers
My kids do better in school when they learn to handle frustration instead of just focusing on test scores, so this makes sense to me.
China Approves Visa Card-Clearing Preparations
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China’s central bank approved Visa to begin preparations for a locally registered bankcard clearing institution, a step that could let the company directly settle domestic yuan transactions and compete in China’s payments market. Visa has one year to complete its preparations and called the approval a milestone in its long-term commitment to China.
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Create something new rather than copy what already works
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Durable value comes from building monopolies on secrets and new technology, not from competing harder in crowded markets.
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Nicole Hardy
My own attempts at copying successful models always fell flat. Secrets and fresh tech let you set the terms instead of fighting over scraps.
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EXCLUSIVE: Asst. Commerce Secretary Roth Reveals The Issues Facing Classrooms That Rely Too Much On Screens
Sean Moran · 6 min · 1h
Preseason Matchups Expected to See Widespread Player Absences
Sports
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The Suns are expected to sit several key players for their preseason rematch with San Antonio, giving reserves more chances to compete for rotation spots. The Spurs, meanwhile, are expected to bring back Victor Wembanyama and several starters after resting them against Utah, though some injured players remain questionable.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
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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Campbell Wins Elon Invitational, Haberer Takes Medal
Sports
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Campbell won the Elon Phoenix Invitational, with Wake Forest’s Tom Haberer taking individual medalist honors. Western Carolina finished third at 23-under par, Gardner-Webb placed 12th, and Temple’s Michael Vital recorded a hole-in-one; four UNC Greensboro golfers competed as individuals.
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Poland’s Patriot Missile Deliveries Delayed by Iran War
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U.S. weapons deliveries to European allies are facing delays, especially Patriot air-defense missiles for Poland, as American stockpiles are strained by competing global commitments. NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker said the Ukraine weapons-supply program remains unchanged but acknowledged delays in air-defense deliveries as allies race to meet Ukraine’s needs before winter.
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Thousands Protest Met Police in London
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A museum exhibit explores how the American flag has represented unity, protest, sacrifice and competing visions of the country. Related commentary debates national identity: one writer argues patriotism can be inherently exclusionary, while a sociologist cautions that “Christian nationalism” is often used too broadly to characterize conservative Christians.
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16,000 Students Named National Merit Semifinalists Nationwide
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Students across Idaho, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Illinois were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, joining a nationwide group of about 16,000 recognized for academic achievement. They may advance to finalist status and compete for scholarships to be awarded in 2027.
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Four agreements can replace the rules you never chose
Most human suffering comes from childhood beliefs absorbed without consent, and freedom comes from four daily commitments about speech, reaction, interpretation, and effort.
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ITA Tennis Regionals Open With NCAA Bids at Stake
Sports
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BYU is hosting the ITA Mountain Regional women’s tennis championships in Utah from Oct. 13–17, with teams including New Mexico, Utah State and Montana State competing in singles and doubles. The regional offers a path to the NCAA Individual Championships, with automatic bids awarded to the singles finalists and doubles champion.
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Hawaii Proposes New Election Tie-Breaker Rules
Politics
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Election debates and contests are highlighting the growing role of independent voters and alternatives to party-based primaries. In Louisville, two Democrats are competing in a nonpartisan council election, while a Massachusetts ballot question would replace party primaries with an all-party primary.
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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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Lakers’ LaRavia Shows Preseason Shooting Improvement
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Jake LaRavia says summer reflection and a small adjustment to his shooting mechanics helped him regain confidence after a late-season slump. He has started the Lakers’ preseason strongly, shooting 54.5% from three through three games as he competes for a regular rotation role.
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SMU and No. 20 Ole Miss Head to Fall Golf Tournaments
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Several women’s college golf teams are in action Oct. 12-13: SMU heads to the inaugural Haskins Intercollegiate, Western Carolina and Presbyterian compete at the Terrier Intercollegiate, and No. 20 Ole Miss closes its fall schedule at the Illini Women’s Invitational. Lindenwood also concludes its fall slate at Missouri State’s Payne Stewart Memorial.
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California Weigh-Off Set for 2,857-Pound Record Bid
Lifestyle
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Giant-pumpkin growers are competing at weigh-offs in California and Ohio, with Half Moon Bay’s event drawing a world-record contender after a new record was set in England. Canfield’s contest offered a record $50,000 prize pool, including awards for a potential world record.
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Chinese National Arrested After Poisoning Classmate Engaged In Cutting Edge Cancer Research At US University
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 2h
Three Rice Players Reach ITA Texas Main Draw
Sports
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Rice women’s tennis advanced players in both singles and doubles at the ITA Texas Regional in Waco, earning multiple match victories across the tournament’s opening days. The Owls’ regional run continues as they compete for further advancement.
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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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Memphis, UAB Set for Battle for Bones
Sports
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Memphis hosts UAB in the Battle for the Bones, with the teams competing for a 94-pound rack-of-ribs trophy after UAB upset Memphis last year. Former Memphis players CJ Smith and Jeremiah Jordan, now UAB starters, return to face their old team.
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Livestock events, tours showcase agriculture education
Lifestyle
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Agricultural fairs and industry tours are giving children and students hands-on exposure to livestock, farming and animal care, while helping build public understanding and prepare future agriculture professionals. Youth livestock shows also offer aspiring ranchers a chance to display their animals and compete.
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14 Teams Set for Compressed Evie Odom Invitational
Sports
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Old Dominion hosts the Evie Odom Invitational at Virginia Beach’s Princess Anne Country Club, with 14 teams—including Coastal Carolina, Louisville and Georgia—competing. Weather concerns shifted the schedule to 36 holes Friday and the final 18 holes Saturday.
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How US Export Controls Left $70,000,000,000 On The Table For Huawei
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 7, 2026
American export controls on advanced semiconductors have been in effect for four years. That’s long enough to actually evaluate what they’ve accomplished. Looking back, the goal was to deny China the hardware it needed to compete at the frontier of artificial intelligence.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Head Injury From Fight With Drug Lord: Report
Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ head injury over the weekend was the result of a fight with a drug lord, per TMZ. Sources said Combs and a Jamaican drug lord known as “Dudus” had a physical altercation that ended with Diddy sustaining a severe head injury. TMZ reported Combs was taken from the FCI Fort Dix prison in New Jersey around 1 a.m. Saturday to a hospital for treatment. People magazine confirmed he wa
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El Paso Festivals Draw Crowds, 22 Bands Compete
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El Paso is holding its inaugural Mission Trail Music Festival along the historic nine-mile corridor, with live music, cultural performances, vendors and family activities at several sites. Organizers say the free event will celebrate Borderland history and encourage visitors to explore nearby businesses and communities.
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Vonn named to US ski team, return uncertain
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— Oct 7, 2026
Lindsey Vonn has been named to the U.S. Alpine ski team for the 2026–27 World Cup season despite a severe Olympic crash and ongoing recovery. Her inclusion does not signal an imminent return: she has said she does not expect to compete before the 2027–28 season, pending further surgery and rehabilitation.
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College Swim Teams Compete Across Weekend Meets
Sports
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College swimming and diving teams posted mixed early-season results: St. Cloud State’s men beat UW-La Crosse while its women placed second, Iowa State finished second at the Florida State Invite behind record-setting performances, UNT split two dual meets, and Augustana fell to South Dakota State. Grinnell began its season focused on conditioning, team cohesion and integrating newcomers.
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Men’s Tennis Teams Set for ITA Regionals
Sports
— Oct 5, 2026
Auburn is hosting the ITA Southern Regional Championships, with Auburn, Troy and UAB among the teams competing in singles and doubles. The tournament offers a route to the NCAA championships, with qualifying play preceding the main draws.
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Alabama, DC Examine Classroom Screen Time
Tech
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Alabama officials are seeking parents’ and educators’ views on classroom technology as they prepare recommendations, while Washington, D.C., lawmakers are examining how schools use AI and manage screen time amid competing calls for safe AI instruction and concern about effects on students. Research cited in a separate report links heavier screen exposure among young children with weaker academic, language and social-emotional outcomes, reinforcing calls to balance digital learning with other activities.
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Federal Regulators Reject Largest US Grid Operator’s Plan To Cut Power To Data Centers
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 2h
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