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Aura Minerals Secures $200 Million Loan for Growth — Sep 18, 2026Aura Minerals secured a US$200 million syndicated loan at the holding-company level to fund supplier payments and prepayments for production as it advances Era Dorada in Guatemala and expands output at its Almas and Borborema operations, targeting more than 600,000 gold-equivalent ounces per year in coming years. The five-year facility carries SOFR plus 2.70% with a two-year grace period, and management says the financing diversifies funding sources and reinforces a balanced, disciplined growth strategy.

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Chris Dalton The grace period helps, but hitting over 600k ounces will depend on steady execution in Guatemala and Brazil.

Wing plans 2027 drone delivery in Denver, SeattleTech — 3dWalmart and Alphabet’s Wing plan to launch drone delivery in the Denver and Seattle metro areas in 2027, expanding a network aimed at serving more than 40 million customers through over 270 stores. The move advances their nationwide rollout, though the announced markets are not yet operational and Colorado communities are weighing rules for drone-delivery hubs.

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Saudi Arabia eyes cancellation of 2027 Joy Awards amid budget pressures — 4dSaudi Arabia is set to cancel next year’s Joy Awards as budget cuts and the Iran war prompt the kingdom to reassess spending on entertainment and other high-profile projects. The move follows delays or cutbacks to events and developments tied to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 ambitions.

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Polaris reports $10.5 million in new investments — 6dPolaris Financial Partners disclosed new third-quarter positions in Walmart, Alphabet, and three Vanguard/SPDR ETFs tracking small-cap, midcap, and S&P 500 stocks. Its largest reported new position was about $4.36 million in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, while the filings show investments spanning individual companies and broad-market funds.

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Rachel Meyers Polaris loading up on the S&P 500 ETF with that big chunk shows they want broad market exposure over single bets.

Walmart Recalls 4.4 Million Wire-Bristle Grill Brushes — Oct 1, 2026Walmart is recalling about 4.5 million Expert Grill wire-bristle brushes sold from 2021 through 2026 because bristles can detach and be swallowed, potentially causing serious internal injuries. Consumers should stop using affected brushes and contact Walmart for a refund or store credit; no injuries have been reported.

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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.

Pope Leo Begins Four-Day Visit to France — Sep 21, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s 2026 apostolic tour across France, Peru, Uruguay and other stops is drawing massive crowds and spurring tourism and infrastructure planning, from Paris’s Notre-Dame area to Lourdes, Lima’s Las Palmas mass and Chiclayo’s urban preparations. The visits are framed as both a major spiritual renewal for local communities and a significant economic and logistical undertaking for host cities.

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Nishimura Shoots 63, Leads LPGA Arkansas — Sep 26, 2026Yuna Nishimura shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 with a birdie-eagle finish to lead the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship by one over Yu Liu.

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Elena Vasquez An 8-under 63 this early in the tournament shows she is swinging with real confidence.

Pair Sentenced in 11-State $362K Walmart Theft — Sep 17, 2026Two men, Anthony Belser and George Mayo, were sentenced to 25 and 40 years respectively for a $362,844 Walmart theft scheme spanning 11 states over 10 months, with investigators noting a consistent method of hiding merchandise inside larger items and later transferring it into emptied boxes. Prosecutors said the case relied on a Georgia-led investigation and charged both with RICO-related counts related to organized retail theft.

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Senators Ask FTC to Probe Amazon, Walmart AI on Made-in-USA Claims — Sep 17, 2026Baldwin and Scott on Sept. 17, 2026, asked the FTC to probe Amazon Alexa and Walmart Sparky after a report said Alexa refused a Made in USA filter because it would "redirect significant sales away from their largest seller base."

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Jared Kim Amazon and Walmart should fix their AI tools to stop downplaying origin info even if they say improvements are already happening.

FDA Recalls Two Supplements With Hidden Viagra, Cialis Ingredients — Sep 16, 2026FDA lab tests found undeclared Viagra and Cialis ingredients in X10 and biQ-FEL, sold on Amazon and Walmart from December 2024 to June 2026.

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Trump Says Iran Likely Behind Saudi Pipeline Attack — Sep 12, 2026US President Donald Trump said Iran was probably responsible for the drone/attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, a key crude artery bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and noted conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and assurances from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis about US involvement. He tied the incident to broader Middle East tensions, suggesting the conflict could end after the upcoming US elections and reiterating that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

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Derek Foss The timing with US elections feels off, like this could drag on unless Iran is stopped from going nuclear.

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

Blow Out Named Among Greatest Thrillers — Sep 12, 2026Critics celebrate thrillers as a timeless force, from The Third Man and Charade to modern showcases like The Raid, Shutter Island, and Blow Out, highlighting how paranoia, conspiracy, and high-stakes tension keep the genre alive across decades. Tarantino cites The Thing as a personal influence on his work, and Blow Out’s enduring critical reevaluation underscores Brian De Palma’s impact on political and psychological thrillers.

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Dana Whitfield Tarantino picking The Thing makes sense, those practical effects keep it ahead of a lot of newer horror.

Salman Rushdie named 2026 recipient of National Book Foundation medal — Sep 10, 2026Salman Rushdie will receive the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters in 2026, to be presented at the 77th National Book Awards in New York on November 18 with Kiran Desai as presenter. As the 39th recipient and only the fourth born outside the United States, the honor underscores his five-decade literary career and his status as a U.S. citizen who identifies as an immigrant writer whose work traverses borders.

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Derek Foss Rushdie deserves this for his fearless writing that has connected so many readers across borders over decades.

Report says Trump declined Saudi request for strikes on Houthis — Sep 11, 2026Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump in two calls to order air strikes against Yemen's Houthi forces as tensions over the Red Sea escalated; Trump declined and Washington said it would not pursue direct military action for now, instead focusing on Iran and protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has offered non-combat support and intelligence sharing, with CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper traveling to Riyadh for coordination as regional tensions mount.

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Dana Whitfield Sharing intelligence and sending the CENTCOM chief shows support without committing to another messy conflict.

Aerospace Supplier Deals Near Record as Output Rises — Sep 10, 2026Aerospace and defense manufacturing is in a sustained ramp-up with a hiring rebound evident as production lines expand. Dealmaking is accelerating as Boeing and Airbus schedules stabilize, with 154 disclosed deals through August near the 2019 peak and major acquisitions like GE’s $12 billion purchase of Consolidated Precision Products and Parker Hannifin’s $2.6 billion Circor deal underscoring demand for scarce, capable suppliers with predictable cash flows.

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Tom Gallagher It's encouraging to see aerospace suppliers getting acquired at these prices as Boeing and Airbus stabilize output.

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Chinese Communist Party Intel Officials Have Keys To Trump’s Alma Mater — Jun 6, 2025President Donald Trump’s alma mater was recently sold from one individual with extensive ties to China’s intelligence arms to another, a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation discovered. “Allen” Lu Yuzong, CEO of…

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LEIF LARSON: American Athletes Win With Free Market SCORE Act — Nov 16, 2025Americans love sports, especially college sports. There is something special about rooting for your alma mater on a crisp autumn afternoon. However, there is no guarantee that college sports will keep moving forward on…

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LEIF LARSON: American Athletes Win With Free Market SCORE Act — Nov 16, 2025Americans love sports, especially college sports. There is something special about rooting for your alma mater on a crisp autumn afternoon. However, there is no guarantee that college sports will keep moving forward on…

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EXCLUSIVE: Chinese Communist Party Members Are Studying On Campuses Near You — Sep 15, 2025Chinese Communist Party (CCP) members enrolled in U.S. universities have established overseas party branches on American campuses supported by their Chinese alma maters, a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation…

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Trump Appointee’s Alma Mater Deletes Congratulatory Post After Receiving ‘Hostile Comments’ — Feb 10, 2025An Illinois Christian college deleted a post congratulating Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, a graduate of the school, after facing backlash and later claimed it didn’t mean to be…

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Columbia Alum Makes Massive Investment In Israeli University Amid Lingering ProtestsReporting — Jun 5, 2024A Columbia University alum has decided to ditch his alma mater by giving a $260 million donation to an Israeli university as protests continue to plague the ivy league college’s campus, according to a Monday…

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Cheney Takes Shot at Former GOP Colleagues in Commencement SpeechReporting — May 29, 2023Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) blasted her former Republican colleagues in a commencement speech. Speaking at her alma mater, Colorado College, on Sunday, Cheney said , “After the 2020 election and the attack of…

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Kamala Harris Mocked After Giving Speech to Basketball Players: ‘You Can Literally Feel the Cringe’Reporting — Mar 17, 2023Vice President Kamala Harris sparked a conversation on Twitter after giving a speech to college basketball players following a loss. Harris watched the game between her alma mater, Howard University, and the University…

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College Football Legend Inspired By Charlie Kirk Running For Office In Home State — Oct 23, 2025Former University of Alabama star quarterback AJ McCarron, who led his alma mater to back-to-back national championships, announced on Thursday his 2026 candidacy for lieutenant governor of Alabama as a Republican…

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