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Judge blocks FEMA from conditioning counterterrorism grants on election changes — Sep 28, 2026Judge Amir Ali on Sept. 28, 2026, vacated a FEMA rule that put 20% of counterterrorism grant funding at risk unless jurisdictions changed election administration.

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Chris Dalton This ruling keeps federal agencies from twisting security grants into tools for election interference.

Pakistani pilots vie for first foreign Tiangong crew — Sep 28, 2026Pakistan will choose Zeeshan Ali or Khurram Daud by mid-to-late October 2026 as the first foreign astronaut aboard China's Tiangong after months of Beijing training.

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Tom Gallagher Pakistan's choice between those two pilots for Tiangong marks real progress in their space program.

Swedish Prosecutors Probe Vote Fraud Allegations — Sep 22, 2026Swedish prosecutors are investigating allegations that voters in Borlänge were transported to polling stations and given pre-marked ballots, with a separate inquiry examining possible vote-buying; Left Party candidate Mohamed Abdukardir Ali denies wrongdoing, and no suspect has been identified in the election-fraud probe. Because the national result was exceptionally close, an Election Review Board decision to rerun or revise the vote in Dalarna could affect 11 parliamentary seats and the balance of power.

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Lebanon President Aoun Visits South Amid Israeli Strikes — Sep 12, 2026Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun made an unannounced visit to Nabatieh near the Ali al-Taher ridge as Israeli strikes and a major Hezbollah fortification destruction heightened tensions in southern Lebanon. He urged continued support for residents and adherence to the June framework on Hezbollah disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and reconstruction, while noting that US-brokered talks with Israel have been pushed to October.

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Marcus Bell Aoun's visit to Nabatieh is a good signal of support, but pushing disarmament talks to October risks more escalation in the south.

Iraq fires commander after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipeline launched from its soil — Sep 11, 2026Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province operations commander after investigations confirmed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Iraqi territory, and ordered the formation of an investigative council. Saudi Arabia reported the East-West Pipeline was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, and while it did not retaliate, the incident underscores rising regional tensions amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict.

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Rachel Meyers Iraq must get serious about controlling its territory or these drone incidents will keep pulling the region into bigger conflicts.

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.

Orioles Rally in Ninth but Fall to Brewers 6-5 in Extras — Sep 19, 2026The Orioles’ late-season push remains hampered by a flawed roster, flawed fundamentals, and costly misplays from Rece Hinds, as the team’s depth and decision-making are repeatedly scrutinized while the bullpen keeps them in games only to see late leads slip in extra innings against Milwaukee. With elimination looming, Baltimore fights to stay alive in the wild-card race, but continued offensive droughts and baserunning errors highlight a rebuilding process under fire from fans and critics alike.

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Elena Vasquez Our bullpen keeps fighting to hold leads but the lack of depth and those late extra inning mistakes are killing our wild card hopes.

Five ETFs See Major August Short-Interest Shifts — Sep 13, 2026Several Brookstone and GraniteShares ETFs saw notable August swings in short interest, with BAMV and BAMU showing large reductions and increases respectively, while BAMG also rose and BABX, BABO, and BABO displayed substantial declines in short interest. The shifts reflect varied investor activity across value, growth, ultra-short bond, and leveraged Alibaba-focused funds.

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Alito calls Trump rhetoric offensive while noting surge in emergency appeals — 1dAlito 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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Jaguars Sign Texans Practice-Squad Cornerback Alijah HuzzieSports — 2dThe Jacksonville Jaguars signed cornerback Alijah Huzzie from the Houston Texans’ practice squad to strengthen a secondary dealing with injuries. Huzzie, an undrafted player who appeared in two games for Houston last season, will provide additional depth at cornerback.

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Justice Samuel Alito Says He Isn’t Going Anywhere Even If Dems Take Senate — 1dSupreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito said that he will not step down if Democrats take back the Senate, according to a Bloomberg Law interview published Tuesday.

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Iran executes two men over deaths of security officers in protests — 3dAlireza Sepahi married Mahshad Kashani in prison the night before Iran executed him and Alireza Raisi at dawn on October 5, 2026, at Dastgerd Prison.

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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.

Justice Alito Recuses from Major Climate Case — Sep 28, 2026Justice Samuel Alito will recuse himself from the Supreme Court case over whether Boulder, Colorado, can pursue climate-damages claims against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy. His decision follows scrutiny of his oil and gas stock holdings and calls for him to step aside; the court offered no explanation, and the effect on the case’s outcome is unclear.

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Sam Okafor The lack of any court explanation leaves it unclear how this changes the outcome for Boulder's claims.

Khachanov ousts second-seeded Auger-Aliassime at China Open — Sep 30, 2026Karen Khachanov beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 at the China Open, repeating his recent win over the Canadian at the U.S. Open. Novak Djokovic opened his Beijing campaign with a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Nuno Borges, extending his China Open record to 30-0 despite taking a medical timeout.

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Marcus Bell Djokovic's 30-0 run in Beijing still holds up even after that medical timeout, which shows how much control he has over these matches.

Vice President says encouraging illegal aliens to claim Social Security benefits destroys the system — Sep 30, 2026The clip shows Vice President stating that encouraging illegal aliens to sign up for Social Security and steal benefits destroys the system. The video is spreading for its direct remarks on immigration and benefits policy. @RapidResponse47

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Alibaba Unveils Chip, Plans 10-Trillion-Parameter Model — Sep 22, 2026Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu unveiled the Zhenwu V900 as the "most powerful AI chip in China today" and a Qwen model of up to 10 trillion parameters; shares rose about 5%.

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Maya Lindstrom The 5 percent stock jump shows investors see real value in pairing new hardware with bigger models, even if results are years away.

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.

Bill Gates Calls AI 'Alien Intelligence,' Urges US-China Cooperation — Sep 15, 2026Gates calls AI “alien intelligence” and says governments are “way behind,” as his foundation commits $1B over two years and he urges US-China cooperation.

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Sam Okafor No country looks ready for the job losses AI will bring in agriculture and clinics so the warning about inequality feels realistic.

Aliyah Boston Helps Team USA Claim Fifth Straight World Cup Title — Sep 18, 2026Aliyah Boston played a pivotal role for Team USA as they won the FIBA World Cup, posting strong two-way impact with 6.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and a high plus-minus while Coach Stephanie White lauded her growth and ability to stretch the floor. Her form helped the Fever secure a playoff spot, and both Boston and White stressed the potential for expanded, multi-faceted roles for Boston with Team USA and in the WNBA going forward.

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Judge Keeps $1.8 Billion Fund Lawsuit Alive — Sep 18, 2026Judge Leonie Brinkema said legal issues over a $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund are still 'alive and kicking' after DOJ said the fund was rescinded.

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Dana Whitfield It's about time someone pushed back on the DOJ's claim that they can just make this disappear without court review.

Afghan Woman Deported After First Alien Terrorist Court Case — Sep 11, 2026Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman linked to an ISIS-inspired plot, was deported after the Justice Department used the long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time. Officials call the outcome a national-security victory, while defense counsel warn that the court’s proceedings threaten due process and constitutional rights.

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Priya Raman Sending her back to Afghanistan after the deportation order could just move the problem elsewhere.

Watch Hakeem Jeffries Pivot When Confronted Over Illegal Voting Dems Swore Was Not Happening1 source — 11mHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries pivoted to attacking President Donald Trump when confronted over a recent report that New Jersey has thousands of registered illegal alien voters on its rolls and that hundreds of them voted in elections.

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Watch Hakeem Jeffries Pivot When Confronted Over Illegal Voting Dems Swore Was Not Happening — 2hHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries pivoted to attacking President Donald Trump when confronted over a recent report that New Jersey has thousands of registered illegal alien voters on its rolls and that hundreds of them voted in elections.

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Priya Raman Jeffries dodging the voter rolls question by blaming Trump shows Democrats still won't own up to this mess in New Jersey.

Injured Aaron Judge Misses Yankees’ ALDS — 18hThe Yankees are trying to stay alive in the ALDS without Aaron Judge, sidelined by a calf strain; GM Brian Cashman said Judge was not physically able to make the roster. His latest absence renews concerns about his injury history and future workload, while a possible late-series roster workaround remains speculative and would depend on his health.

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Watch Hakeem Jeffries Pivot When Confronted Over Illegal Voting Dems Swore Was Not Happening — 4hHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries pivoted to attacking President Donald Trump when confronted over a recent report that New Jersey has thousands of registered illegal alien voters on its rolls and that hundreds of them voted in elections.

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Sam Okafor New Jersey officials need to explain how illegal voters got registered and voted in the first place.

Watch Hakeem Jeffries Pivot When Confronted Over Illegal Voting Dems Swore Was Not Happening — 6hHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries pivoted to attacking President Donald Trump when confronted over a recent report that New Jersey has thousands of registered illegal alien voters on its rolls and that hundreds of them voted in elections.

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Rachel Meyers This pivot shows Democrats have no plan to secure elections when actual problems like illegal voting come up.