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Blaze column argues despair can be medicated but meaning cannot — 1d

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Chuck Grassley Files For Reelection; Would Be 101 If He Finished Entire Term — 1dRepublican Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley filed for reelection Sunday, meaning he would be 101 years old at the end of his next potential term.

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A good life means choosing which pain deserves your attention — 2dManson claims endless positivity chasing breeds anxiety, while happiness comes from picking a few worthwhile struggles and accepting their cost.

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Derek Foss I agree we can't avoid pain but I still think small daily positives help carry you through the struggles you pick without adding extra stress.

“We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.” — Timothy Keller, The Meaning — 3dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy — 4dPicking on chatbots will soon break the rules at one major artificial intelligence company.

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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.

What The Midterms Mean For Trump’s Effort To Restore Citizens’ Proper Representation In The Census1 source — 6d

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“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances.” — Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning — 3dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Meltdowns mean a disconnected brain you can help wire — 3dParents and caregivers who meet tantrums with logic alone get a brain-based reason to connect first and turn everyday upsets into integration practice.

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Priya Raman This brain wiring angle fits what I noticed with my nephew when adults listened before lecturing.

Education means earning the right to interpret your own life — 5dAnyone torn between family loyalty and a newly independent mind will feel the real price of that split.

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Chris Dalton Education forces you to question the stories your family handed down, and that distance hurts but feels necessary for any real independence.

Pennsylvania Businesses Remove Skill Games Ahead of DeadlineBusiness — 3dPennsylvania bars, restaurants and social clubs are removing popular skill-game machines as a state Supreme Court ruling makes them illegal after the Oct. 14 deadline; lawmakers failed to pass a regulatory measure, and the court rejected a requested extension. Owners say the machines brought in important revenue and warn their removal could mean higher prices or even business closures.

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Church Commentaries Address Pastors, Faith, Human LimitsLifestyle — 5dThe reflections emphasize trusting God in human weakness: Psalm 4 portrays God as a loving refuge in distress, while Jacob’s story presents painful providence as a means of growth. Another devotional echoes that theme, arguing that divine strength is revealed through people’s limitations.

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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.

Dodgers Take 2-1 NLDS Lead Over BravesPolitics — 4dClemson women’s basketball coach Shawn Poppie is counting on transfer point guard Mackenzie Nelson to lead the team and help quicken its pace, while Mashpee officials say staffing shortages mean longer snowplow routes and slower clearing in New Seabury. A Guam opinion column argues that integrity is tested when honesty carries personal costs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in their National League Division Series.

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“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances.” — Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Marcus Bell Frankl's point hits hard because attitude really is the only thing no one else can control for you.

Districts seek millions through school funding referendumsPolitics — 6dSchool districts in Wisconsin and Minnesota are asking voters to approve operating referendums as state funding falls short of rising costs, warning that rejection could mean layoffs, program reductions and other cuts. Janesville and Westby are among Wisconsin districts seeking support to preserve staffing and services, while Duluth leaders say failed ballot questions would require $12 million in cuts.

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Maine Mural, Brighton Meditation Photos Join St. Louis Ocean ShowEntertainment — 5dArtists are bringing ocean-inspired public art to audiences through Dan Nielsen’s mural at Boothbay Harbor’s former Strand Theater site, Eva Kalpadaki’s seafront photography exhibition in Brighton, and Rommie Martinez’s immersive, conservation-themed Pop Art show in St. Louis. The projects invite community engagement while exploring the sea’s beauty, personal meaning and protection.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Pentagon Plans First Military Execution Since 1961Politics — 4dDebate over what it means to be “pro-life” spans disputes over whether women who obtain abortions should face prosecution, how Catholic voters should weigh abortion and other issues, and whether opposition to abortion ignores broader social costs. One Catholic writer argues that the Trump administration’s support for executing and potentially livestreaming a convicted mass murderer undermines the GOP’s claim to the pro-life label, while other writers defend or criticize pro-life positions on abortion and voting.

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Wounded captain unlocks door and stops cockpit takeover — Oct 2, 2026Smit Machchhar opened the reinforced cockpit door while bleeding after his co-pilot stabbed him on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The plunge, the passengers who rushed in, and what the case means for aviation security and public safety.

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Dana Whitfield The captain's quick thinking to open the door despite his wounds probably saved everyone on board.

Lions Open Practice Window for Branch, Mays — Oct 5, 2026The Lions opened a 21-day practice window for safety Brian Branch, recovering from an Achilles tear, and center Cade Mays, who injured his wrist in training camp; either could be activated during that period, though practicing does not mean they will play immediately. Branch’s return could help a struggling Detroit defense, while Mays offers another option on an offensive line that has used Juice Scruggs in his absence.

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AI reshapes shopping amid uneven consumer trust — Oct 5, 2026AI is increasingly shaping shopping, from product discovery, comparisons and deals to personalized convenience-store offers and grocery meal plans that can drive larger baskets; retailers are also using it to develop new products. Consumers show growing willingness to use AI, but concerns about privacy and a preference for human help on some issues mean trust and access to people remain important.

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Steve Gleason reflects on ALS fight at Superdome 20 years after blocked punt — Oct 5, 2026Steve Gleason’s 2006 blocked punt in the Saints’ first Superdome game after Hurricane Katrina became a symbol of hope for New Orleans and helped bring him a platform to advocate for people with ALS. As the team marks the play’s 20th anniversary, Gleason—diagnosed with ALS in 2011—reflects on his ongoing fight, his work through Team Gleason and the meaning he continues to find in life.

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Dana Whitfield Seeing him still push forward with Team Gleason after all these years makes his story stand out as one of real purpose beyond the field.

Nakia M. Liles Memoir Frames Healing as Accepting Past SelvesLifestyle — Oct 3, 2026Nakia M. Liles’s debut memoir, *Pieces of Me*, traces her experiences with trauma, illness, spirituality and motherhood, arguing that healing means accepting the selves she developed to survive rather than leaving them behind. The book presents survival without forcing a neat redemption story, honoring both grief and personal growth.