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The Spectacle Ep. 477: DataRepublican Exposes Who Really Runs America — 5h

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Chris Dalton I had not realized how many think tanks share the same board members across left and right groups.

Iran Exposes an Intolerable U.S. Vulnerability1 source — 5d

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'He's Lying!' Rogers Exposes El-Sayed’s Terror Ties and Deception During Debate.1 source — 5d

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Seoul National University Details 1,132 Records Exposed in Hacking IncidentsTech — 4dSeoul National University reported 28 hacking incidents since 2021, with 1,132 personal records exposed—1,130 in a single 2021 breach—while detected and blocked attack attempts have risen. Separate reports describe suspected breaches affecting members of two Korean megachurches and data on about 68,000 people at seven South Korean financial institutions, underscoring broader cybersecurity risks.

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Seahawks Lose 32-29 After Four TurnoversSports — 2dSeattle’s 32-29 loss to San Francisco exposed problems with turnovers and defensive coverage, as Sam Darnold threw two interceptions and cornerback Josh Jobe struggled. Injuries have also thinned the Seahawks’ rookie and running-back groups, fueling questions about roster depth and whether Seattle should seek help via trade.

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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.

Sarasota Pair Arrested in Alleged $361K Elder SchemeBusiness — 2dTwo 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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Frontline Breach Exposes Staff Data in Five DistrictsTech — Oct 5, 2026A third-party software vulnerability in Frontline Education exposed information held for school districts, including employee Social Security numbers and, in some cases, student data; several Upstate South Carolina districts are notifying families and staff, while Greenville County Schools says its systems were not breached. The scope remains unclear, and a cybersecurity expert advises affected families to consider credit freezes and watch for scams.

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Arcadia house of horrors exposes California surrogacy free-for-all — 6dZhang and Xuan face abuse and conspiracy charges after 21 children were linked to their mansion. Prosecutors describe beatings on camera. Defense cites a right to a large family. Experts call the industry a Wild West.

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Multiple Oregon regions face freeze, frost alertsWeather — 5dThe National Weather Service issued freeze warnings and watches across parts of Oregon, with temperatures expected to fall into the 20s and low 30s through the weekend and into Monday. Frost and freezing conditions could damage crops, sensitive plants and exposed plumbing, so residents are urged to protect vegetation and pipes.

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UK Grid Warns of Power Shortfall as Wind Output Plunges — Oct 6, 2026The United Kingdom's power grid scrambled for electricity Tuesday as collapsing wind generation exposed a fundamental weakness in the country's aggressive green energy buildout.

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FBI reportedly removes contractor over employee data breach — Oct 6, 2026FBI removed an Accenture contractor Monday after a missed patch; exposed data reportedly included street addresses of human intelligence operatives and medical and psychiatric records.

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Nicole Hardy It's alarming that one missed patch on Oracle PeopleSoft could leak sensitive FBI employee records.

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.

San Luis Obispo County Confirms First 2026 Measles CaseHealth — 5dSan Luis Obispo County confirmed its first measles case of 2026, with no additional cases identified; health officials are tracing contacts after possible exposures at a medical center and hospital. They urge exposed residents—especially those unvaccinated or unsure of their status—to monitor for symptoms and check their MMR vaccination records.

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Reports: Pentagon Breach Exposes Nearly 3 Million Records — Sep 28, 20262.76 million living people and 294,000 deceased had Social Security numbers and job details exposed in a Pentagon DMDC breach from October 2025 to July 2026.

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Rachel Meyers Exposing records of 294,000 deceased people alongside the living ones just adds unnecessary harm. No reason to keep that data so poorly protected.

Rams’ Receiver Depth Faces Production Concerns — Oct 7, 2026The Rams have struggled to play consistently, with penalties, turnovers and special-teams issues compounding offensive challenges. Injuries have exposed thin depth at tight end and wide receiver, while their upcoming matchup with Buffalo tests whether the Bills’ vulnerable pass defense can contain Matthew Stafford and Los Angeles’ top receivers.

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California Coast Faces Surf and Flooding AlertsWeather — 6dThe National Weather Service warned of dangerous coastal conditions from Saturday or Sunday through Monday across parts of Northern California and the Central Coast, including sneaker waves, strong rip currents and breaking surf as high as 16 feet. Central Coast areas may also see minor high-tide flooding and beach erosion; officials urged people to stay out of the water and away from rocks, jetties and other exposed shoreline structures.

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

Caps Win 5-3 in Ovechkin’s Final Home Opener — Oct 7, 2026Washington opened its home season with a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, as Anthony Beauvillier scored early and the line of Alex Tuch, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Tom Wilson fueled the offense. The Capitals’ relentless forecheck and pressure exposed Pittsburgh’s turnovers, while Sidney Crosby was held off the scoresheet.

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Iowa sues ADI over undisclosed risks from Chinese camerasTech — Oct 7, 2026Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sued ADI Global Distribution, alleging it concealed that cameras it sold were made by Chinese firms Hikvision and Dahua, which U.S. authorities have identified as national security risks. The lawsuit claims misleading labeling and undisclosed security vulnerabilities could expose consumers’ images and location data to hackers or foreign actors; ADI’s response was not included in the reports.

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Riyadh Airport Strike Kills 12 as U.S. Weighs Action — Oct 7, 2026Syria is weighing Saudi Arabia’s request for military help against Yemen’s Houthis, potentially ranging from defensive support to deploying troops alongside Saudi-backed forces; President Ahmed al-Sharaa has not publicly approved a deployment. U.S. officials reportedly do not oppose the plan, but analysts and officials warn it could deepen sectarian tensions and expose Syria—still recovering from civil war—to new risks.

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Hawks Lose Preseason Opener After 49-26 QuarterSports — Oct 6, 2026Atlanta opened the preseason with a loss to Memphis after a disastrous 49-26 second quarter exposed defensive problems among the reserves, though the starters were more effective and the team rallied later. The performance raised questions about bench roles and rookie Zuby Ejiofor’s playing time, but reports cautioned against drawing firm conclusions from one game, especially with Lu Dort and other key players unavailable.

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Cardinals Near Trade of Marvin Harrison Jr. — Oct 5, 2026With injuries exposing the Raiders’ receiver depth, trade speculation has focused on both Cardinals wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. and Cowboys receiver George Pickens. Damian Lillard urged Las Vegas to pursue Pickens, whose strong prior season contrasts with a quieter start this year, though Dallas has reason to keep him and any deal would involve contract considerations.

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Scientists investigate rising whale calf deaths in Argentina — Oct 2, 2026An unusually high number of southern right whale calves have died along Argentina’s Patagonian coast, prompting an investigation by researchers who say the event is unprecedented in 23 years of monitoring. The leading hypothesis is that kelp gull wounds expose calves to marine bacteria, but scientists are testing samples and have not confirmed the cause.

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Nicole Hardy The gulls attacking the calves sounds plausible but they need to rule out changes in the food supply or water quality first.

Study finds one in 43 US children had data exposed — Sep 28, 2026One in 43 U.S. children had personal information breached in a single year, a Javelin study found. Parents post about 1,300 photos of a child by age 13.

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Jared Kim Parents should stop oversharing kids' details on social media since thieves can sit on that data for years before anyone notices.

Guardians bats go cold in Game 2 loss, trail White Sox 2-0 — Oct 5, 2026The Guardians’ offense has gone quiet in the ALDS, managing seven hits across two losses and going hitless in eight chances with runners in scoring position, leaving Cleveland down 0-2 to the White Sox. While Cleveland’s pitching has kept the games close, analysts argue the postseason slump exposes the limits of its offense; the Guardians must turn things around in Game 3 to avoid a sweep.

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Rabid Bat Exposures Rise NationwideHealth — Oct 2, 2026Health officials are reporting more bat encounters and human rabies exposures in several parts of the country, including recent cases involving a child in Yuba City, a person bitten at Cal Poly Humboldt and a person exposed in Ohio. Experts say the increase in bat testing does not necessarily mean rabies prevalence is rising, but urge people not to handle bats and to seek prompt medical care after possible exposure.

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