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Sazerac Launches €53.3 Million Offer for German Drinks Maker Berentzen — Sep 21, 2026Sazerac has offered €5.55 per Berentzen share (about €53.3 million) in a voluntary cash takeover, with both Berentzen’s executive and supervisory boards backing the deal and a minimum 50%+1 share acceptance required for closing slated for Q4 2026. The move comes as Berentzen struggles with shrinking demand and profits, prompting Sazerac to frame a Europe-wide growth platform using Berentzen’s bottling and distribution capabilities, including a planned delisting if the deal goes through.

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Jared Kim At 5.55 euros a share the offer seems fair for a company in decline but the planned delisting could limit options for smaller investors later on.

Magnolia Oil-Tank Fire Kills Three FirefightersPolitics — Sep 17, 2026Arkansas history on September 19–20 features a spectrum of notable events: Civil War skirmishing near Helena in 1862, the 1883 marriage of future governor George W. Donaghey, and the 1923 Little Rock police murders death sentences; 1944 Magnolia’s oil-fire disaster that claimed three firefighters; the 1957 Central High School desegregation injunction hearing that led to the guards’ withdrawal; and the 1974 Young v. Ethyl Corporation bromine litigation. The dates also record 1863 Cavalry organization at Magnolia, 1917 Fort Smith labor strike, 1942 Jehovah’s Witnesses attack in Little Rock, 1957 legal challenges surrounding Little Rock desegregation, the 1958 vote to keep closed schools, and Kennedy’s Arkansas campaign in 1960.

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“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 — 5dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Short Interest Rises Across Four Stocks, Up 105%-366%Business — Sep 25, 2026Short interest rose sharply in September across Laramide Resources, MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Universe Pharmaceuticals and VIDA Global, increasing 105.5%, 118.1%, 154.7% and 365.7%, respectively, by Sept. 15. The short positions represented a wide range of trading pressure: Laramide had a 173.6-day days-to-cover ratio, while the other three had ratios of 0.1 to 0.2 days.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Plans 96-Show 30th-Anniversary Tour — Sep 9, 2026TSO marks its 30th anniversary with a winter tour featuring a reimagined The Ghosts of Christmas Eve and a second set of classics, spanning 96 shows in 56 North American markets from Nov. 19 in Green Bay to Dec. 30, with dual touring units and varied show times. The band highlights fan-friendly pricing and charitable giving, expanding lower-priced tickets and donating at least $1 per ticket to local charities, with presales starting Sept. 10–11 and general sales Sept. 17–18.

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Nicole Hardy Two touring units should make it easier to catch the reimagined Ghosts show without traveling far.

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.

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” — Hebrews 11:1, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 19 — 15hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” — Proverbs 18:10, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 198 — 5dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalms 119:105, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Us — Oct 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” — John 15:11, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 198 — Oct 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” — Psalms 136:1, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bibli — Oct 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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“We love because he first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All — Oct 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” — Hebrews 11:1, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 19 — Sep 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Nicole Hardy Some days this definition helps me stay steady when everything around feels uncertain.

Wedela tavern shooting death toll rises to 18 as police hunt gunmen — Sep 27, 2026Gunmen killed at least 17 people and wounded 15 in a tavern shooting southwest of Johannesburg, and police are searching for eight suspects. A separate shooting outside Cape Town killed 10 people and wounded 11, according to one report.

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SoftBank Launches $11B Bond Sale Funding OpenAI — Sep 21, 2026SoftBank launches a bond sale exceeding $11 billion—$10B dollars and €1B euros—to fund its $10 billion OpenAI tranche and refinance a bridge loan.

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Maya Lindstrom Using bonds to refinance their bridge loan while adding more OpenAI exposure is a bold move that could pay off if the technology scales quickly.