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Report Details Tech Firms Access to Trump Officials via Health Slack Workspace — 18hCMS AI chief Jacob Shiff told tech firms in February the agency could be a "sales engine" for health apps; a 1,700-member CMS Slack linked industry to Trump health officials, KFF found.

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St. Louis Archdiocese Sues Over ICE Sacrament Limits — 4dOn Oct. 5, 2026, St. Louis clergy sued over ICE jail sacrament limits after an official proposed Communion in a plastic bag via guard; the filing says one detainee died there.

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Elena Vasquez ICE giving lawyers more access than clergy shows the rules are inconsistent and unfair to faith needs.

FARA filing details Israeli-backed pro-Israel outreach to US Christians via churches — 3dAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Road closures planned, active across four communitiesWeather — 4dPeace Road in Sycamore will close for about a week beginning Oct. 13 for bridge paving and repairs, with a detour via Motel and Freed roads. Other temporary closures include an East Grand Forks frontage road for storm-sewer work, Wards Corner Road in Ohio for a gas-leak repair, and West Emory Road in Tennessee due to a structure fire.

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G7 agrees 100-million-barrel oil release, diesel first — Oct 2, 2026G7 agreed Oct. 2, 2026 to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel via the IEA over four months, with substantial diesel in the first 20 days, after reported U.S. pressure.

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Marcus Bell Releasing diesel first should help truckers and prices at the pump more than another round of crude.

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.

JD Sports to Enter Mexico via Franchise With Over 140 Stores From 2027 — Sep 21, 2026JD Sports will open more than 140 stores in Mexico from 2027 via a long-term franchise with Grupo Axo.

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Rachel Meyers Grupo Axo partnering on 140 stores feels like a smart way for JD to test the market without full ownership risk.

Lena Dunham Welcomes First Child via Surrogate — Sep 23, 2026Lena Dunham and husband Luis Felber welcomed their first child, a daughter, via surrogate after Dunham’s fertility challenges. The couple, who married in 2021, also marked their fifth wedding anniversary, with Dunham sharing a loving tribute to Felber and reflecting on becoming a mother.

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Lena Dunham Welcomes Daughter Via Surrogate — Sep 16, 2026Lena Dunham and Luis Felber welcomed a daughter via surrogate 13 days past due; her first words were "I'm your mama."

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Priya Raman Those first words from Lena sound like a heartfelt start to motherhood after going the surrogate route.

SNL Spoofs Anthropic CEO Before Trump AI Dinner — Sep 27, 2026SNL Weekend Update spoofed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei via Jane Wickline ahead of his first one-on-one Trump dinner on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

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Chris Dalton SNL's Dario Amodei bit lands well ahead of that Trump dinner, the timing adds real bite to the AI angle.

AI Scam Steals €95M From Fideuram, €36M Missing — Sep 25, 2026€95 million stolen from Fideuram via fake WhatsApp from CEO Messina and AI-cloned lawyer voice; €36 million still missing after crypto conversion.

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Derek Foss The fact that 36 million is still unaccounted for in crypto shows these scams can slip away fast once the funds leave the country.

Trump moves to cancel nearly $1 billion via pocket rescission — Sep 25, 2026White House announced late Friday a pocket rescission cutting $810 million in approved funds with five days left in the fiscal year, the second such move in 50 years.

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Rachel Meyers Cutting aid for refugees and unaccompanied minors this way risks real harm without proper oversight.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Boeing Drone Tests OneWeb Link as Starlink Alternative — Sep 22, 2026Boeing-owned Insitu and Gogo tested an Integrator military drone on Eutelsat OneWeb via a modified Galileo HDX antenna; the ITAR-free link has no deployment timeline.

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Chris Dalton An ITAR-free link like this could help Boeing win contracts where export rules matter most.

Meta Unveils $1,299 High-End VR Glasses — Sep 24, 2026Meta set VR Glasses at $1,299 for spring 2027; at ~100g they are five times lighter than Quest 3 via a pocket puck. Zuckerberg also revealed a Muse Charm AI keychain.

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Marcus Bell bucks is steep but that 100 gram weight with a pocket puck could finally make VR wearable all day.

Ford Pro Offers 60-Month 0% Financing on Transit Vans — Sep 22, 2026Ford Pro offers 0% financing for 60 months on eligible 2026 Transit Van Low Roof models Sept. 16-30 via Ford Credit, at $16.67 per month per $1,000 financed.

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Jared Kim Sixty months is a long commitment even interest free, especially if the 2026 low roof models don't hold value well.

Paint Me Like expands paint-by-numbers kits to 96 configurations — Sep 19, 2026Paint Me Like hits 96 paint-by-numbers configs via 2 orientations × 8 sizes × framed/unframed × 3 color levels, announced Sept. 18, 2026.

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Tom Gallagher Ninety six options is plenty but I wonder if most buyers will still stick to the standard sizes they already know.

What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Sweden Expels Iranian Embassy Official, Summons Ambassador — Sep 16, 2026Sweden on 16 September 2026 expelled an Iranian embassy employee and summoned Iran’s ambassador, citing diplomatic-rule breaches and threats to Jewish and Israeli interests via criminal networks.

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Derek Foss Sweden needs to crack down harder on Iran for abusing diplomatic status to target Israelis and Jews through crime networks.

UN Report Attributes 1,004 Ukraine Sexual Violence Cases Mostly to Russia — Sep 18, 2026UN report documents 1,004 sexual violence cases in Ukraine since 2022, attributing 89% to Russia; majority of survivors are men, including via electric shocks with a Soviet-era tapik.

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Marcus Bell Holding Russia accountable for nearly all the documented cases requires more than just reports.

Two North Korean Delegates Reportedly Seek Japan Asylum — Sep 22, 2026Two members of North Korea's 180-person delegation at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are reportedly seeking asylum in Japan, though their identities and whether they have filed formal applications remain unconfirmed. The reports, citing Japanese intelligence via sources linked to Chongryon, come as Tokyo granted an exception to entry for the Games and mark the largest North Korean delegation to Japan in 41 years.

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Priya Raman A delegation this big after so many years and two want out already says a lot about who gets picked to travel abroad from North Korea.

Beans fuel quick meals and rising Maine wellness trend via ham soup — Sep 21, 2026Across these pieces, beans are celebrated as inexpensive, protein-rich staples that power quick weeknight meals—from versatile canned black bean dishes and hearty soups to beans on toast or jacket potatoes—and as a rising cultural and wellness phenomenon in Maine. Included are practical, one-pot or slow-cooker recipes and tips for using leftovers such as ham to make comforting, budget-friendly soups.

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Marcus Bell Beans on toast with a side of ham soup is my go-to weeknight dinner, and it never gets old.

Millie Bobby Brown Reportedly Adopts Second Child With Jake Bongiovi — Sep 17, 2026Multiple outlets report that Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child via adoption, following their first adopted daughter, with Brown continuing to emphasize privacy and family-building on their terms. Reports confirm the couple’s expanded family across People, EW, The Sun, The Mirror, TMZ, and PressBee-documented coverage.

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Marcus Bell It's wonderful they're expanding their family through adoption while prioritizing privacy for the kids.

Cartersville Scrapyard Grades Metals to Set Customer Payments — Sep 19, 2026Taylor’s Scrapyard and Metal Recycling in Cartersville, GA offers a full suite of scrap-metal disposal services for North Georgia—accepting ferrous and non-ferrous metals via drop-offs, roll-off containers, demolition work, and vehicle recycling, with materials weighed, graded, and prepared for shipment to mills. Customers are paid by weight at a competitive rate, and the yard does not sell auto parts or operate tow trucks.

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Sam Okafor Focusing only on metal weight and not reselling parts keeps things straightforward for regular customers.

Falcons Rout Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field — Sep 22, 2026The Green Bay Packers host the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football at Lambeau, with Green Bay chasing a NFL-record 14th consecutive home-opener win as they aim to extend their early-season momentum behind quarterback Jordan Love. The short week spotlight includes Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returning from injury and a heavy emphasis on tight game-planning, while fans can tune in via Prime Video and various NFL streaming options.

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I Look Classy Launches Men’s Lifestyle Brand — Sep 16, 2026I Look Classy has launched a men’s lifestyle brand centered on the modern gentleman, offering leather goods, stone bracelets, and gift sets via an online store, including items like a top-grain leather automatic buckle belt and slim wallets. The brand emphasizes a lifestyle identity built on style, confidence, and accessible quality, aiming to differentiate itself from traditional luxury labels.

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Dana Whitfield Gift sets with slim wallets could make decent presents, though the brand needs more than accessible pricing to stand out.

BTS Returns From Hiatus at Las Vegas Festival — Sep 16, 2026BTS closed out night one of the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas with a high-energy set featuring tracks from ARIRANG such as SWIM, 2.0, MIC Drop and FYA, marking a triumphant return to the US stage. The two-day festival features a star-studded lineup and is being streamed via Disney+ and Hulu in addition to live radio coverage across the country.

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