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Republicans cannot serve two masters on immigration2 sources — 4d

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Medvedev Reaches Shanghai Quarterfinals, Boosts Turin Bid — 1dDaniil Medvedev beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-5 without facing a break point to reach the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals, where he will play Tommy Paul. The win also strengthened Medvedev’s position in the race to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin.

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Sam Okafor His steady results lately make the Turin qualification look more secure with matches like this one.

Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class1 source — Oct 7, 2026

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Book outlines nine principles for mastering skills in months — 5dDeliberate project design—not talent—lets ordinary people compress multi-year schooling into months of direct practice.

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Jared Kim I've built real apps in six months by breaking down big projects into weekly targets instead of taking endless courses.

Bergs Upsets Alcaraz; Zverev Secures Year-End No. 1 — 2dUnseeded Zizou Bergs beat second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 7-6(4) at the Shanghai Masters, ending a seven-match streak and securing year-end No. 1 for Alexander Zverev.

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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.

Shelton Advances, Sinner Withdraws From Shanghai Masters — 5dShelton won 6-3, 7-6 (6) on his 24th birthday to reach Shanghai third round; Sinner withdrew with knee injury after Djokovic claimed his 102nd title.

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President Trump calls Secretary Rubio a master negotiator — Oct 1, 2026The clip shows President Trump praising Secretary Rubio as a master in dealings with anyone worldwide. It is spreading after being posted by the Department of State. @StateDept

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Derek Foss Trump's endorsement shows Rubio has the right skills for handling global talks.

Trail Projects, Plans Span Multiple CommunitiesEnvironment — 5dCommunities are planning and improving trail systems, with maintenance and resurfacing work scheduled on Washington’s Olympic Discovery Trail and public trail restoration planned in Alaska’s Copper River Valley. Horry County is seeking input on a proposed connected trail network, while Virginia’s Wilderness Road State Park is collecting public comments on its updated master plan.

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Tsitsipas Advances, Hurkacz Faces Djokovic Next — 6dStefanos Tsitsipas beat Kimmer Coppejans 6-3, 7-5 to reach the Shanghai Masters second round, continuing his climb back up the rankings. He will face 18th seed Luciano Darderi next; Hubert Hurkacz also advanced, while Jannik Sinner withdrew with a right knee injury.

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Columbia pauses journalism MA admissions amid visa uncertainty — Oct 1, 2026Columbia Journalism School is pausing admissions to its Master of Arts program for an upcoming cycle while reviewing and reworking the curriculum; the dean said visa dynamics were among the considerations, as shifting Trump administration policies have reportedly contributed to a sharp decline in international applications. The school will continue its other journalism degrees and introduce a part-time online Master of Science program.

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Fall Home-Garden Shows Planned Across Four CitiesLifestyle — Oct 6, 2026Fall home and garden events in Salt Lake City, Omaha, Naples and San Diego offer seasonal landscaping advice, plants, expert consultations and ideas for home improvement. Naples’ show includes master-gardener clinics and educational programming, while the other expos feature design presentations, vendor displays, demonstrations and shopping.

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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.

Masters Keeps Invites Open for Winners of Six National Opens — Sep 21, 2026Augusta National and the R&A are sticking with the Open Qualifying Series to award Masters invitations to the winners of six national opens—Scottish Open, Spanish Open, Japan Open, Hong Kong Open, Australian Open and South African Open—while the Canadian Open winner automatically receives an invitation due to its PGA Tour status. All but the South African Open are scheduled for the fall, preserving the international pathway that also links Masters and The Open.

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Dana Whitfield The fall timing for most events should help link the Masters and Open nicely, though the Canadian Open's automatic spot feels like a solid call too.

Right-leaning meme casts Trump as master of online trolling — Sep 21, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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AP reports Paxton’s 275 trips, 730 blank workdays — Oct 1, 2026An Associated Press review found Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took more than 275 out-of-state trips and had about 730 blank workdays on his calendars since taking office in 2015. Taxpayers spent at least $1.9 million on his security detail’s travel, including at least $25,000 for a Masters-week trip to Georgia; records leave unclear how he paid for much of his own travel.

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Taylor Swift Announces September 25 Release for New Single Patient Zero — Sep 22, 2026Taylor Swift has announced a brand-new single, 'Patient Zero,' set for release on September 25 with a 24-hour pre-order and a countdown on her website, signaling a highly orchestrated rollout that fans have eagerly parsed for hidden Easter eggs and connections to her recent projects. Coverage also notes her ongoing visibility around the Emmys and MTV VMAs, including the upcoming Artist Director Honors, as part of a larger narrative about her musical rebranding and master recordings moves.

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alena bengtson well she has to get some money in after mr. swift's million dollars scam lost

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

Bahnsen Group plans $1.1B Naples acquisitionBusiness — Oct 6, 2026The Bahnsen Group is bringing Hightower Naples, a $1.1 billion wealth management practice led by David Emma and Mark Masterson, under its brand in a deal expected to close at year-end 2026. The move is the first Hightower practice to join the Bahnsen flagship franchise, adding a second Florida office and lifting the group’s assets to about $11.6 billion.

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What a masterpiece. How does he do it? — Oct 1, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Chris Dalton The creativity in today's meme wars stands out compared to what the left puts out.

AmEx reaches 190 million merchants, doubles overseas footprint — Sep 28, 2026American Express says its cards are now accepted at more than 190 million merchant locations worldwide, with acceptance outside the U.S. more than doubling in four years. The company is targeting travel destinations, major-event cities and spending categories such as restaurants to narrow its acceptance gap with Visa and Mastercard and encourage more card use.

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Maya Lindstrom They are targeting the right spots like restaurants and events but still lag behind Visa and Mastercard in too many places.

Garth Brooks plans two Seattle shows in 2026 — 2dGarth Brooks will play two shows at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena on Nov. 13–14, 2026, as part of his Blame It All on My Roots Arena Tour, a revival of his 1996 arena tour. Tickets, priced at $155.50 each, go on sale Oct. 23 through Ticketmaster.

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EA to Restore Original Mark Hamill Footage for Wing Commander III Remaster — 3dEA is preparing a 30th Anniversary Edition of Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger, using recovered original tapes to restore its live-action sequences. The planned PC release includes original and upscaled footage, community enhancements, controller support and gameplay up to 60 fps, but EA has not announced a release date or price.

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Barbecue Joints Adapt Smoking Traditions NationwideLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Barbecue restaurants and pitmasters across the country are balancing tradition with experimentation, from New Hampshire joints and North Carolina’s decades-old Wilber’s to a Bay Area shop built around a signature rub and a Texas restaurant serving halal smoked meats. Other examples include Beef Lounge’s inventive pop-up menu and direct-heat cooking, illustrating the variety of regional styles and approaches.

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Witcher 3 Remaster Hits 137,724 Steam PlayersLifestyle — Oct 4, 2026Gaming news included Japanese Ramen Simulator’s planned Steam Early Access launch, Goblin Island’s December release and upcoming demo, and a new Gundam Rogue Orbit gameplay trailer. Separately, industry figures highlighted strong sales and player activity, including record Steam concurrency for The Witcher 3 remaster, 3 million Wardogs copies sold in Early Access, and the Metro series surpassing 50 million sales.

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Nor’easter Forces Cancellation of Sheeran Shows — Sep 22, 2026Ticketmaster will allow refunds for Ed Sheeran’s two Gillette Stadium concerts after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell intervened following more than 170 complaints over major lineup changes. The changes came after Macklemore was dropped amid controversy over his pro-Palestinian remarks and other opening acts withdrew; refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before showtime.

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Storm Warnings Cancel Two Ed Sheeran Concerts — Sep 25, 2026Ed Sheeran's two Gillette Stadium shows Friday and Saturday were canceled over nor'easter warnings; Messina Touring cited fan and staff safety, with Ticketmaster refunds automatic.

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Nicole Hardy Safety first with that storm coming in, but it's still a shame for all the fans who had plans to see him at Gillette.