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Manus Raises $500M After China Blocks Meta Deal
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Manus raised more than $500 million in its first funding round since Chinese regulators blocked Meta’s planned $2 billion acquisition, with Boyu Capital and IDG Capital leading the investment and existing backers also participating. The company did not disclose its valuation, though reports put it near $4 billion, as it resumes operating independently and develops AI-agent products.
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Thousands march toward Islamabad for Khan release
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Thousands of Imran Khan supporters marched Oct. 4 from Lakki Marwat, 275 km from Islamabad, after PTI-government talks failed; Afridi leads as containers and Section 144 block the capital.
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Jared Kim
I hope the government reopens talks soon instead of blocking the roads with containers and section 144.
Containers Block Islamabad, Rawalpindi Routes for Khan Rally
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— Sep 29, 2026
Pakistani authorities have blocked major routes in Islamabad and nearby Rawalpindi with shipping containers ahead of an October 4 march by Imran Khan’s PTI party demanding his release, after the protest was postponed from September 27. The barricades have disrupted commutes and businesses; the government says they are for security and crowd control, while PTI leaders condemn them as an attempt to suppress democratic rights.
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PTI long march
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— Sep 25, 2026
PTI postponed its Long March to October 4 from Peshawar. Authorities detained three of Imran Khan's sisters, blocked highways with containers, and fixed metal spikes at Attock Bridge.
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Elena Vasquez
The long march shows PTI has real grassroots support that won't fade without major reforms.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 11h
LSU Routs McNeese 63-14, Improves to 4-1
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— Sep 29, 2026
LSU’s improved rushing attack has become a defining strength under coach Lane Kiffin, with Wisconsin transfer Dilin Jones leading the backfield while taking on blocking duties as the offense adjusts. With injuries mounting ahead of Saturday’s game against McNeese State, LSU may rest starters, creating opportunities for reserves as McNeese leans on quarterback Jake Strong, running back Omiri Wiggins and receiver Curtis Deville Jr.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Ole Miss allows six rushing touchdowns in 52-28 Florida loss
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— Sep 26, 2026
Mississippi State improved to 4-0 with a 31-24 win over Missouri, while Ole Miss fell 52-28 to Florida after struggling to stop the run. Southern Miss lost 24-21 to Tulane when a late field-goal attempt that could have tied the game was blocked.
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Cruz Blocks Democrats’ 4am Effort To Advance Voting Rights Bill
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— Aug 11, 2021
After 15 hours of amendment votes, Senate Democrats sought to advance a voting rights package. However, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) blocked it. At 4 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tried…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Blocks Governor’s Order to Postpone Primary
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— Apr 6, 2020
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court is ordering the state’s primary election and down ballot elections to proceed as originally scheduled. The court ruled in a 4-2 vote on Monday afternoon that Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D)…
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Gov. Kristi Noem Calls Out Biden Admin’s ‘Political’ and ‘Punitive’ Decision To Block July 4 Fireworks
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— Jun 29, 2021
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem blasted the Biden administration over its decision to ban Fourth of July fireworks at Mount Rushmore, claiming the decision “was political.” “We’re disappointed there won’t be…
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Books
Make customers the hero or they tune you out
Miller claims confused messaging—not weak products—kills growth, and a stranger must grasp your offer in five seconds.
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Pelosi Lays Out 4 Possibilities for House Dem-Led Investigation of Jan. 6
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— Jun 2, 2021
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is laying out four possible alternatives to a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol after Republicans blocked the bill to create one…
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4 Teens Charged with Murder After Carjacking of Elderly Woman Takes Disastrous Turn
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— Mar 24, 2022
Four teenagers are facing murder charges in the death Monday of a 73-year-old woman whose arm had been severed as she was dragged for a block along a New Orleans street during a carjacking. New Orleans Police…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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California Highway Patrol Make Unbelievable Discovery After Spotting Woman Screaming in Ditch
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— Dec 15, 2021
On Dec. 6, the life of a 4-year-old boy was hanging in the balance until a California Highway Patrol officer arrived to save him. A call had come in about a 2005 White Dodge Caravan blocking a rural road in Yuba County…
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Citadel Unwinds 80% AI Portfolio, $4B
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— Aug 21, 2026
Citadel has shed more than 80% of the original Situational Awareness portfolio and completed nearly 100 block trades totaling over $4 billion in market value, according to a letter Ken Griffin sent to investors. The moves de-risk the AI-focused hedge fund’s holdings after its public stock book was heavily damaged, with Citadel’s Wellington Fund posting a notable July return.
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Court Blocks NYC Pied-a-Terre Tax
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— Aug 4, 2026
New York City’s second-home pied-à-terre tax has spurred a rush of exemption applications, with about 4,800 started and around 2,000 completed as the deadline was extended to September 18. The administration expects the tax to raise roughly $500 million annually, but critics warn the rollout is confusing and that exemptions and potential capital flight could undermine revenue goals.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 12h
NBA 2K27 Goes Next-Gen; Wembanyama on Cover
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— Jul 22, 2026
Victor Wembanyama headlines NBA 2K27 as the Standard Edition cover athlete, with Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose on the Deluxe and Ultra editions, ahead of a Sept. 4, 2026 release across PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2. The announcements come as Wembanyama delivered a standout season with elite scoring, rebounding and league-leading blocks, cementing his place among the game’s top icons.
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Oil Prices Fall as Iran Pauses Attacks, Talks Push
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— Jul 24, 2026
Oil prices fell more than 4% on Friday as China pushed to restart US-Iran peace talks, though Brent and WTI were still on track for substantial weekly gains amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, supply risks, and reduced Strait of Hormuz traffic. Traders noted optimism about possible diplomatic progress alongside warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump and actions by Iran and Yemen’s Houthis, including a naval blockade and shipping disruptions in the Red Sea.
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