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Will Reeve Reveals Aggressive Testicular Cancer Diagnosis After Lump Check — Sep 29, 2026“Good Morning America” correspondent Will Reeve says he was diagnosed with aggressive testicular cancer that had spread to abdominal lymph nodes; after surgery and two rounds of chemotherapy, he was cancer-free at a September checkup. He shared his experience in hopes of encouraging others to get suspicious symptoms checked, crediting his parents’ example of turning hardship into help for others.

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Maya Lindstrom Two rounds of chemo after surgery is a lot but worth it to be cancer free now.

Kagan, Soai Win Chemistry Nobel for Autocatalysis — 2dHenri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Their work shed light on how chemical reactions favor one mirror-image form of a molecule over another.

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Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribe Approves Three-Year Data Center BanPolitics — 5dCheyenne and Arapaho citizens voted 261-83 for a three-year pause on data center construction on tribal lands to study concerns including water use, environmental impacts and transparency; Gov. Reggie Wassana has argued development could bring economic benefits. Separately, Nehawka, Nebraska, adopted what is described as the state’s first permanent village-level data center ban, amid broader local efforts to restrict or regulate such projects.

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Circle K Offers 40-Cent Minnesota Fuel DiscountSports — 3dCircle K is offering Inner Circle rewards members 40 cents off each gallon at participating Minnesota locations on Oct. 8, while GasBuddy-based rankings list St. Cloud’s cheapest regular gas at First Fuel Bank for $3.89 per gallon. Similar cheapest-station lists cover Medford, Joplin and Fargo.

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TSA Bans Chairs for Checkpoint Officers NationwidePolitics — Sep 29, 2026The TSA is removing chairs from airport checkpoint podiums nationwide, requiring officers who check passengers’ IDs and boarding passes to stand; the agency says the change will keep them alert and support security and hospitality. The officers’ union says it was not consulted and argues the chairs provide essential ergonomic and safety support.

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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.

Truecaller launches web scam checker in India — Sep 28, 2026Truecaller launched Scam Checker, a free web and Android service that lets people check suspicious links, phone numbers and messages using its fraud-detection tools and community scam reports. It is initially available in India, with plans to expand to more markets and add features such as screenshot analysis.

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Jared Kim This scam checker could save a lot of people from falling for fake delivery links and bank calls that keep flooding us.

BBC reports US, Lebanon shelter wanted Syrian generalWorld — 2dBBC and NPR find Bassam al-Hassan, Assad's chemical-weapons overseer under U.S. sanctions, sheltered and paid in Lebanon in a U.S.-linked deal over the Austin Tice case.

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L’Oréal reportedly weighs US chemical-liability options — 4dL'Oréal hired Weil Gotshal and Ducera as U.S. talc proceedings rose to about 760, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

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Elena Vasquez Companies facing thousands of US lawsuits over ingredients should focus on reformulating rather than just restructuring around the risks.

Giants’ Vitello Ejected for MLB-High Seventh Time — Sep 27, 2026Tony Vitello was ejected for an MLB-high seventh time on Sept. 27, 2026, after arguing a checked-swing call in the Giants' season finale against the Dodgers.

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Chris Dalton Leading the league in ejections isn't the kind of mark a new manager wants after one year.

Anthony Edwards calls bulldog Ant Jr. his favorite person and brings him to practice — Sep 28, 2026In a 2023 GQ video the Timberwolves guard named his two-year-old English bulldog Ant Jr. his top non-basketball essential, shared old chest-nap habits, and later brought the dog to team practice.

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Minnesota Farm Blends Indigenous Knowledge With Regenerative Practices — Sep 10, 2026Salvatierra Farms in southern Minnesota showcases regenerative, chemical-free farming on 63 acres, aiming to be a model for others by blending crop diversity with natural solutions and spiritual stewardship rooted in Indigenous wisdom. The effort mobilizes a diverse Midwest network—Lakota members, former large-scale farmers, Catholic sisters—reflecting a broader renewal of eco-spirituality and historically rooted approaches to land stewardship.

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Chris Dalton It's inspiring how this farm combines Indigenous wisdom with practical regenerative methods to restore the land without chemicals.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Texas AG Paxton Investigates Hanes and Fruit of the Loom Over Possible Toxic Chemicals — 3dTexas AG Paxton issued civil demands to Hanes and Fruit of the Loom over possible toxic chemicals in kids' clothing; EJF finds 92.8% of textile plastic chemicals pose high health risk. No product tests cited.

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Whole Foods recalls cheese in seven states over undeclared egg protein — Sep 12, 2026Whole Foods Market is recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold in 18 stores across seven states due to undeclared egg lysozyme, a risk for egg-allergic individuals; affected products include Cabricharme varieties with PLU codes 57953 or 54670 and best-by dates through October 7, 2026, and customers are advised to destroy the cheese or obtain a refund as no illnesses have been reported.

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Marcus Bell Whole Foods should double-check labels on imported products like this. Undeclared egg doesn't belong anywhere near the dairy case.

Chevron CEO Warns Depleted Buffers Risk Higher Prices — Sep 11, 2026Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that the buffers and inventories cushioning oil prices have largely played out, signaling higher prices could persist in the coming months amid ongoing Iran-related supply disruptions. He also said Chevron will fund a $7 billion expansion in Venezuela from cash generated by existing ventures, while markets see diesel near $6 per gallon and Brent prices topping $100 as global supply remains tight.

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Sam Okafor Chevron spending its own cash on the Venezuela expansion makes sense, but it won't fix the tight global supply that the CEO highlighted.

Chelsea Extend Pedro Neto Contract Through 2032 After City Interest — Sep 11, 2026Chelsea have signed Pedro Neto to a long-term contract through 2032, with reports of a five- to six-year term depending on the source, cementing his place after a productive spell since joining in 2024. The Portugal winger has been a key contributor with 108 appearances and 40 goals/assists, playing a crucial role in Chelsea’s Conference League and Club World Cup successes, and he says he feels at home and wants to achieve more with the club.

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Chris Dalton Neto deserves this deal after how he's stepped up since arriving, hope he stays a key player for years.

What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Chemours, DuPont, Corteva Agree $455 Million PFAS Settlement — Sep 10, 2026DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva agreed to a $455 million settlement with North Carolina and 11 local entities over PFAS discharges from the Fayetteville Works facility, with payments spreading over 15 years and Chemours roughly responsible for $180 million of the total on a net present value basis, funded by existing accruals. The deal also outlines ongoing obligations such as drinking-water programs, escrow funding, and liability clarity to support continued operations at Fayetteville Works.

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Jared Kim This settlement shows the companies are taking responsibility for the Fayetteville pollution, but the payments need to deliver real water cleanup without delays.

EPA Shelves Biden’s Chemical Spill Rule Until 2030 And Strips Its Climate Mandates — 8hThe Trump administration is giving thousands of facilities that store hazardous chemicals near waterways three more years to plan for worst-case spills.