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U2 Marks 50 Years With Dublin Performances — Sep 22, 2026A set of pieces traces U2’s rise from Dublin schoolmates forming in 1976 to their status as global icons, highlighting early interviews, evolving public perception, and enduring lineup harmony, alongside a forthcoming 50th-anniversary exhibition in Paris that chronicles their half-century career. The collection weaves personal reminiscences, critical reassessments of their work, and reflections on how faith, youth, and media shaped their trajectory as one of Ireland’s most influential bands.

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Bangkok Declares Flood Disaster Across 50 Districts — Sep 26, 2026Bangkok declared all 50 districts disaster areas after nearly 300 mm of rain. Vendor Somkid Pheuk-ngam said waist-deep water was worse than the 2011 flood that killed more than 500.

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Maya Lindstrom Residents near the canals should listen and move their cars now while they still can with more rain on the way.

IRAEmpire Publishes Multiple Gold IRA GuidesFinance — Sep 26, 2026Several IRAEmpire guides cover precious-metals retirement accounts, including how to assess providers and fees, roll eligible 403(b) savings into a Gold IRA, and understand 2026 contribution rules. The articles say annual IRA contributions are capped at $7,500 for people under 50 and $8,600 for those 50 or older across traditional and Roth IRAs combined, while eligible rollovers generally do not count toward that limit.

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Ten-Man City Beat United 1-0 in Derby — Sep 11, 2026Bookmakers are dangling boosted derby odds for Manchester United vs Manchester City, with Paddy Power offering 70-1 on United and 50-1 on City across various promotions, plus Coral presenting a 50/1 City bet and OLBG highlighting a 50-1 offer as well. The coverage also notes City’s hot form and Haaland’s scoring reassurance alongside United’s defensive vulnerabilities, making the clash a high-stakes betting focal point for bettors.

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Shreveport Red River Revel marks 50 yearsLifestyle — 1dShreveport’s Red River Revel is marking its 50th anniversary with a two-weekend celebration of visual art, food and live music, continuing a festival that began as a one-time 1976 bicentennial event and grew into a regional tradition. Vendors, visitors and longtime volunteers describe the Revel as a cherished community gathering.

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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.

OpenAI revenue run rate nears $50 billion, below prior estimatesTech — 23hOpenAI told investors ARR neared $50B at end of September—about $20B below the nearly $70B previously circulated; Oracle and Microsoft shares fell.

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Moonshot Eyes Hong Kong IPO at $50B Valuation — 3dMoonshot AI’s annual recurring revenue climbed from $300 million in June to about $1 billion as it eyes a Hong Kong IPO after a $50 billion valuation.

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Sam Okafor Moonshot's $50B valuation looks risky with China's AI rules tightening, might be better to wait for clearer signals.

LHN Energy to bundle solar power with EV charging for Singapore fleets — Sep 16, 2026LHN Energy, a Singapore-based solar company, plans to roll out an integrated Solar PPA and DC fast-charging solution for electric heavy vehicles in early September 2026, combining solar generation, charging, and project delivery under a single framework with potential zero upfront costs. The program is supported by Singapore’s Electric Heavy Vehicle Charger Grant, which co-funds up to 50% of eligible charger installation costs (capped at S$30,000 for the first 500 chargers) for qualifying projects at depots, warehouses, and industrial sites.

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New Zealand manufacturing index falls to 53.1 but stays above 50 — Sep 11, 2026New Zealand’s manufacturing sector expanded in August but at a slower pace, with the PMI at 53.1 and employment at the 50.0 breakeven, while new orders and finished stocks remained solid and inventories surged. The softer pace is being monitored for policy implications by the RBNZ, as cost-of-living pressures and external headwinds continue to weigh on sentiment even as underlying demand holds up.

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Maya Lindstrom RBNZ should stay cautious on easing rates while inventories pile up and living costs bite.

Mercury Systems expands Phoenix campus by 50,000 square feet for defense workBusiness — 20hMercury Systems expanded its Phoenix manufacturing campus by 50,000 square feet with a highly automated facility intended to boost production and speed deliveries for critical U.S. and allied defense programs, including its Common Processing Architecture systems. The expansion, which began operating in fiscal 2026’s third quarter, is expected to add more than 50 jobs; the campus already employs more than 400 people.

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50 Cent, Belize Politician Shyne Reconcile After Feud — Sep 10, 2026Rappers 50 Cent and Shyne have effectively ended over two decades of beef after a chance Serafina dinner in New York, with both men characterizing the reunion as a step toward unity in hip‑hop and beyond. Shyne, now a Belizean politician, frames himself as an elder statesman who offers olive branches, while 50 Cent praised his growth and even floated visiting Belize as part of the evolving relationship.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

FDA approves Tecentriq with chemo after trial shows 50% lower recurrence riskHealth — 13hThe FDA approved Roche’s Tecentriq and Tecentriq Hybreza with chemotherapy as adjuvant treatment for stage III dMMR colon cancer, adding a 12th U.S. indication for Tecentriq. The approval was supported by a trial in which adding Tecentriq to chemotherapy reduced recurrence or death risk by 50% compared with chemotherapy alone.

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Stagwell Launches Media Agency Across 50 Markets — 3dStagwell is replacing Assembly with Stagwell Media, a global agency intended to integrate media, commerce, data and technology through its Machine OS platform. Operating in more than 50 markets, the agency will be led globally by Liz Rutgersson, with regional leadership, as Stagwell aims to help brands connect customer touchpoints and respond faster to changing media environments.

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Myanmar Airstrike Kills 50, Philippines Offers ASEAN Talks — 6dThe Philippines, as ASEAN chair, condemned a deadly airstrike in Myanmar’s Rakhine state that killed 50 people and wounded dozens, and offered to facilitate bloc discussions on assistance. Manila said any response should follow ASEAN’s consensus-based approach and support a Myanmar-led solution.

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Fulton Sheen Beatified Before 50,000 Catholics — Sep 28, 2026About 50,000 Catholics filled a St. Louis arena on Sept. 24, 2026, as Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was beatified; the boy healed after 61 minutes without a heartbeat carried his relic.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

GAC plans share issue to acquire FAW's 50% stake in Toyota JV — Sep 28, 2026GAC plans to acquire FAW Group’s 50% stake in FAW Toyota, bringing Toyota’s northern and southern China joint ventures under GAC’s umbrella and enabling coordination of operations, investment and resources. The proposed restructuring would make FAW GAC’s second-largest shareholder and reflects mounting pressure to consolidate China’s highly competitive auto industry.

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LA28 torch relay to visit all 50 states for first time — Sep 29, 2026LA28 will send the Olympic torch through all 50 states for the first time, starting in Atlanta in spring 2028 ahead of the July 14 Opening Ceremony.

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Jared Kim It's smart to start the relay in Atlanta with its Olympic history.

Atlanta to launch 2028 Olympic torch relay across all 50 states — Sep 29, 2026Atlanta will start the 2028 Olympic torch relay across all 50 states, a first; the flame arrives spring 2028 ahead of the July 14 Los Angeles opening ceremony.

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Rachel Meyers It's smart to start the torch in Atlanta this time, given their history with the games, and hitting all states should build real excitement before LA.

Turkish Airlines finalizes 100 firm Boeing 737 MAX orders plus 50 options — Sep 23, 2026After an Airbus switch threat over CFM engine prices, Turkish Airlines finalized 100 firm 737-8s plus 50 MAX options, deliveries only in 2033-2037.

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Elena Vasquez Those 2033 delivery dates mean the airline will be waiting over a decade for the planes.

STAAR Surgical Shares Rise After $50 Million Buyback Authorization — Sep 24, 2026STAAR Surgical authorized a share-repurchase program of up to $50 million over the next 12 months, citing confidence in its business progress and strong cash position. The announcement lifted the stock, which had been under pressure this year.

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PhonePe plans rural push with 50 lakh devices — Sep 24, 2026PhonePe plans to deploy over 50 lakh payment devices and hire more than 20,000 sales staff in 12 months, with about half the devices headed to rural India.

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Maya Lindstrom Half the devices going rural makes sense but internet reliability in many towns could still hold back adoption for years.

Residents Divided Over 50-Foot Rollercoaster in Hucknall — Sep 18, 2026A 50-foot Mellors Group rollercoaster on Sandford Lane, Hucknall, has split a 12-house road: some watch test carts for fun; others cite ruined views, noise and trespassers.

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Sam Okafor My family enjoys watching the test carts speed past, it adds a bit of excitement to Sandford Lane without much bother.

Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Both Called This Connecticut Mansion Home. Now It's Asking $9.9 Million — Sep 17, 2026A Farmington mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent is listed at $9.9 million after Casey and Shera Askar turned its nightclub, studio and seven kitchens into a stage for family gatherings.

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Marcus Bell Turning the old nightclub into family space was probably the smartest change the Askars made.

CANAL+, LaLiga Sign Anti-Piracy Pact Across 50 Countries — Sep 11, 2026CANAL+ and LaLiga announced a groundbreaking anti-piracy pact spanning nearly 50 countries across Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti, uniting their intelligence, technology and enforcement efforts to disrupt illegal sports streams. Executives say piracy undercuts sport funding and the ecosystem, and the alliance aims to strengthen protections, accelerate actions, and involve broader industry participation to safeguard football’s value and future.

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