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Victim’s Relative Accused in Phoenix Courtroom Attack — Sep 25, 2026During the sentencing of Abel Uribe, who pleaded guilty to killing Army veteran David Navidad-Parra in a 2022 car-sale robbery, the victim’s father-in-law, Alberto Ontiveros Sanchez, allegedly punched Uribe after seeing him laugh or smirk. Sanchez was charged in connection with the courtroom attack, and Uribe was sentenced to life with the possibility of release after 25 years, plus a consecutive term for kidnapping.

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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Son Howard Elected — Sep 18, 2026Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becoming chairman emeritus, with his son Howard Buffett succeeding him as chairman under Berkshire’s long-standing succession plan; Greg Abel remains CEO and Susan Decker remains lead independent director as the company continues its governance transition. The moves cap a decades-long transformation and reflect confidence in Berkshire’s future leadership and culture.

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Sam Okafor Buffett handing the chair to Howard while keeping Abel as CEO looks like a smart way to preserve what made Berkshire work for decades.

Colombia Extradites Rebel Leader to US in Security Policy Shift — Sep 25, 2026Colombia extradited Geovany Andres Rojas, known as “Spider,” to the United States to face drug-trafficking and terrorism-related charges. The move reverses former President Gustavo Petro’s use of Rojas as a peace negotiator and reflects President Abelardo de la Espriella’s tougher approach toward armed groups and closer cooperation with Washington.

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Colombia Deploys Troops to Violence-Hit Santa Marta — Sep 22, 2026In Colombia, President Abelardo de la Espriella deployed troops to Santa Marta after gunmen attacked shops and killed senior members of the ACSN, prompting a militarized security push to retake control of the city. In the Caribbean region, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader urged the U.N. Security Council to renew and accelerate the multinational force for Haiti, calling for full deployment, an arms embargo, and stronger Haitian security institutions to address the crisis.

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Kurdish Publisher Avesta Wins US Freedom-to-Publish Award — 22hIstanbul’s Avesta won the AAP Freedom to Publish Award a second time after book bans, a 2016 warehouse fire destroying 3,000-plus works, and a 2023 “terrorist propaganda” site label.

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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.

Iowa sues ADI over undisclosed risks from Chinese camerasTech — 22hIowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sued ADI Global Distribution, alleging it concealed that cameras it sold were made by Chinese firms Hikvision and Dahua, which U.S. authorities have identified as national security risks. The lawsuit claims misleading labeling and undisclosed security vulnerabilities could expose consumers’ images and location data to hackers or foreign actors; ADI’s response was not included in the reports.

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Biggs, Hourihan Clash in Arizona Governor Debate — 2dArizona’s governor’s race featured Republican Andy Biggs and No Labels candidate Teri Hourihan clashing over water, Medicaid and Biggs’ record, including Hourihan’s accusation that he failed to protect children in Colorado City, which he called an outrageous lie. Biggs has called water his top campaign issue and touted underground reserves, while running mate Sine Kerr described federal Medicaid changes as reforms despite estimates that hundreds of thousands of Arizonans could lose coverage.

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Pennsylvania Senate Passes PFAS Foam Ban BillPolitics — 2dPennsylvania’s Senate approved a bipartisan bill, 48-1, to phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricting its manufacture, sale and distribution beginning in July 2027 and its use starting in 2028. The measure also requires warning labels on protective gear containing PFAS, chemicals linked to health risks and environmental contamination; a companion bill passed the House unanimously in 2025.

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Thomas Rhett launches label with HYBE’s Blue Highway — 1dThomas Rhett and HYBE America’s Blue Highway Records have launched Fifty-One/Forty-Nine Records, an artist-led partnership that will house his recorded music and support his next career chapter. Rhett says the arrangement is designed to give him ownership of his work alongside Blue Highway’s team and global infrastructure, though financial and ownership details were not disclosed.

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Hershey Adds Carving Disclaimer to Reese’s Pumpkins — 1dHershey now labels Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins 'Carving not on actual product' after a judge twice dismissed a $5M suit as only 'subjective disappointment.'

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Trump's Rally Suit Reveals Jos. A. Bank — 1dPhotos from President Donald Trump’s Nebraska rally showed the label of his suit as Jos. A. Bank, rather than the Brioni brand he has often worn. The revelation drew criticism because Jos. A. Bank suits are typically made overseas, contrasting with Trump’s calls to bring manufacturing back to the United States.

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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.

Alito calls Trump rhetoric offensive while noting surge in emergency appeals — 2dAlito told the AP he is "not pleased" with Trump's court rhetoric and called related claims "offensive," after Trump labeled his appointees "a shell of their original selves."

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Fed Approves Isabella’s $54.6M Grand River AcquisitionFinance — 2dThe Federal Reserve approved Isabella Bank Corporation’s acquisition of Grand River Commerce and Grand River Bank, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the merger. Isabella also received approval to merge the banks and continue operating Grand River’s branches; the companies said they had obtained all required regulatory approvals.

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College Volleyball Spotlights Wins, Honors, Emerging TalentSports — 4dOgden volleyball coach Jenni Winter praised her team’s focus and teamwork during a busy week, including conference wins and a 2-2 tournament finish. Elsewhere, Penn State Altoona’s Hannah Swank and Pitt-Bradford’s Tori Unverdorben earned conference weekly honors, while Wisconsin freshman Isabelle Hoppe has carved out a growing role as a serving and backcourt substitute.

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DOJ Report Says NSBA Letter Labeled Father Potential Terrorist After School Rape1 source — 2dA 2021 letter to then-President Joe Biden described a father as a possible domestic terrorist after he confronted a school about the brutal rape of his disabled daughter by a boy dressed as a girl in a school bathroom, the Department of Justice alleges.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Court Allows Reliance’s Campa Energy Drink Label — 2dDelhi High Court on Oct. 6, 2026, gave Reliance interim relief to keep selling Campa as an energy drink after FSSAI gave no prior notice; 168 million labeled cans sit in inventory.

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Maya Lindstrom Reliance got lucky with the interim relief but it still leaves questions about whether Campa truly meets energy drink standards.

Lacoste Recasts Sportswear as Sensual Fashion at Paris Week — 4dDesigners unveiled upcoming ready-to-wear collections, including Lacoste creative director Pelagia Kolotouros’s sporty, sweat-inspired take and Spring 2027 presentations from Pressiat, Noir Kei Ninomiya, Lanvin and Marine Serre at Paris Fashion Week. The reports highlight the range of labels on the seasonal runway, though most provide few details about the collections themselves.

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Priya Raman I wonder if Lanvin's take will stand out next to all these sporty themes this season.

Vrabel Flagged, Bills Score to Tie Game — 3dMike Vrabel was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after a sideline tirade lip-read as cursing a holding call; Josh Allen tied the game before the Patriots won 29-26.

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Rachel Meyers Vrabel's tirade over that holding call was unnecessary and probably fired up the Bills more than it helped his own team.

Costco Faces $5 Million Sugar-Free Labeling LawsuitBusiness — 6dCostco faces a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging its Kirkland Signature Hydration Electrolyte Drink Mix is misleadingly marketed as “sugar-free” because it lists allulose, a monosaccharide, as its first ingredient. Although the FDA permits allulose to be excluded from certain nutrition-label sugar counts, the plaintiff says the marketing misled shoppers and seeks damages and changes to the labeling.

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Left accounts share meme labeling MAGA supporters in nutshell — 5dMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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White House account shares 44-second clip labeling CNN fake news — 5dThe 44-second clip displays the words FAKE NEWS CNN from the White House account. It spreads as the official government post criticizes the network. @WhiteHouse

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Sam Okafor A 44-second clip flashing text like that seems too simplistic to change anyone's mind about the network.

Study finds lead in 99% cat foods testedHealth — 6dClean Label Project found lead in 99% of 100 cat foods from 62 brands tested, with cadmium in 96% and arsenic in 94%, per its Oct. 2, 2026 report.

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Nicole Hardy Companies should face real fines and recalls instead of letting these contaminants stay in almost all the foods we buy.

Meme claims CNN now requires verification before breaking news label — 6dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Priya Raman Requiring verification before the breaking label is just common sense not some special policy change.

Vrabel Denies Report of Rift With Maye — Sep 30, 2026Vrabel denied a WEEI rift report, saying unnamed sources are his favorite and he took the Patriots job because Maye was QB; Maye has a league-high 7 turnovers in a 1-2 start.

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Tom Gallagher If there's really no rift then the team needs to show it by winning games instead of talking about reports.