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NYT: By Golly, Angela Paxton May Be Closing the Deal in Texas
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Beachgoers visit Gulf Coast for waves before Hurricane Isaias arrives
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Lifeguards raised double-red flags at Pensacola Beach Thursday as visitors chased big waves before Isaias. Airport closes 10 a.m. Friday.
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Flooding, Water Disruptions Close Schools Across Regions
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Heavy rains from a tropical wave triggered flooding and landslides across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, initially forcing all schools to close. Most schools were set to resume in-person classes the next day, while 15 remained closed because of water-supply problems, damage or use as an emergency shelter.
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Brink’s Wins UK CMA Backing for Planned NCR Atleos Deal
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The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has accepted in principle Brink’s proposal to sell NoteMachine/TestLink UK to address competition concerns over its planned acquisition of NCR Atleos, avoiding a Phase 2 review if the divestiture is completed. Brink’s says the deal remains on track to close in early 2027 and maintains its expectation of $200 million in annual cost synergies within three years of closing.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 12h
Stress comes from untracked commitments, not too much work
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A first mind sweep often surfaces over a hundred neglected commitments, and Allen’s closed loop exists to pull every one out of your head so attention can stay on the work in front of you.
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Elena Vasquez
Still not convinced a closed loop system beats just saying no to new tasks when the list gets long.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Greece closes 75 schools amid Europe’s aging crisis
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Greece closed 75 schools this year. On Kalamos the last school has two sixth graders and will shut when they leave; its kindergarten already sits empty with toys on the shelves.
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Underground Electrical Fire Closes Downtown Tallahassee Roads, Courthouse
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An underground electrical fire near the Leon County Courthouse damaged roads in downtown Tallahassee, prompting daylong street closures and a planned power outage that could affect traffic signals and nearby buildings. Officials urged the public to avoid the area; the courthouse and county annex were closed, and detention-center visitation was temporarily suspended.
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Mexico Trial Awaits Friday Verdict in Surfer Killings
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A Mexican judge is expected to issue a verdict in the trial of three men accused of killing Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend during a 2024 surfing trip in Baja California. The case drew international attention, and the victims’ families attended proceedings as prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered closing arguments.
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Iran Plans to Block Illegal Hormuz Routes
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An adviser to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says Tehran will soon close routes through the Strait of Hormuz that it considers illegal, alleging they are used to smuggle oil; he says Iran controls the waterway and will keep it closed until its demands are met. The claim comes as data show regional crude exports have recently approached or exceeded prewar levels, though Iranian officials say far fewer vessels are transiting and tanker attacks and logistical constraints persist.
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DOJ sues Denver to block unconstitutional curb on federal agents
The Justice Department filed suit October 8 challenging Denver’s mask and ID ordinance as a Supremacy Clause violation that endangers officers and federal operations.
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Asian Games Close in Japan, Qatar Receives Flag
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The 20th Asian Games closed Oct. 4, 2026 in Nagoya as Qatar received the OCA flag; the Philippines won 29 medals, its biggest haul since 1966.
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Sam Okafor
The Philippines hitting 29 medals is their strongest showing in years and a sign their training programs are paying off.
Former Official Ties NIH Grant to Tension With Russ Vought
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About a month before the White House considered an executive order giving it greater control over the National Institutes of Health, outside experts close to the administration lea… — by Daily Caller News Foundation
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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French School Protests Disrupt Hundreds; Teen Loses Hand
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A 15-year-old lost a hand in Lens on Oct. 5 when a police stun grenade detonated during France school protests that closed 400-500 high schools.
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“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalms 34:18, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984
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Barrett, Lawrence debate in key Michigan swing race
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In their first debate in a closely contested Michigan congressional race, Republican Rep. Tom Barrett attacked Democrat Will Lawrence over past comments about defunding police, while Lawrence said he had changed his position and supports police alongside community violence-prevention and mental-health programs. Lawrence countered by criticizing Barrett’s recent votes and record, as both candidates made their cases in a closely watched swing district.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 13h
Three rollover crashes send people to hospitals
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A cyclist in Columbia, Missouri, was rescued from beneath an overturned vehicle after a crash on Business Loop 70 and taken to a trauma center; the collision briefly closed part of the road. Separate overturn crashes in Cheshire and Peterborough also sent drivers or passengers to hospitals, with roads closed or emergency crews responding at the scenes.
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Pizza restaurants close across several markets
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Pizza restaurants are continuing to close locations: Bertucci’s has dwindled to 11 restaurants after repeated bankruptcies, while Cici’s, Pizza Napoli, a longtime Pizza Hut in Lynn, England, and Red’s Savoy Pizza in Fargo have also shut individual locations. The reports cite no common cause, with some closures unexplained and Bertucci’s pointing to changing consumer demand.
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SAP Agrees to Acquire Belgian AI Firm TechWolf
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SAP agreed to acquire Ghent-based TechWolf for undisclosed terms, folding its workforce AI into SuccessFactors and Joule; close is eyed for Q4 2026.
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Charleston Town Center Mall Expected to Close 2027
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Charleston Town Center’s remaining indoor stores are expected to close by late spring or early summer 2027, and the property’s future remains uncertain: Mayor Amy Goodwin says potential buyers have shown interest, while owner Hull Property Group says no sale or development proposal has generated interest. Shoppers recalled the mall as a community gathering place and criticized its decline, while a proposed city-supported mixed-use redevelopment is no longer moving forward.
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Restaurants Open, Close, Face Fines Across Cities
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Recent food-business coverage highlights new community-focused dining and walk-up food options, alongside restaurant openings, relocations and closures in several cities. Other reports detail Vancouver’s September shutdowns and Birmingham eateries fined or temporarily closed over serious hygiene violations.
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Money success is behavior, not spreadsheets or IQ
Housel shows most of Buffett’s roughly hundred-billion fortune piled up after age sixty because time, not brilliance, does the compounding.
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Police Operations Span Three States
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Greenville police and SWAT responded to a domestic dispute involving a barricaded person, closing Augusta Street while officials said there was no threat to the public. Separately, Greenville County deputies deployed SWAT to serve a warrant in the Brutontown area; authorities provided few details about that operation.
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Man wounded in Williston officer-involved shooting
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Vermont State Police are investigating after a Williston police officer shot and injured a man early Thursday on Route 2A; the man is in stable condition, and the officer was treated and released. Authorities have not detailed what led to the shooting, which followed a response to a reported roadway hazard, and the officer is on paid administrative leave as the road remains closed and independent legal reviews are expected after the investigation.
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Pope Leo calls Church to broader mission
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Pope Leo emphasized the Church’s mission to serve people in the world, highlighting welcome for migrants and refugees and urging closeness to families facing hardship. Separately, the Diocese of Norwich named Sandra Chipanta, an experienced global public-health leader, as executive director of its Haiti outreach program.
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Vinci Raises $250 Million at $1.5B Valuation
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Vinci4D closed a $250 million Series B at a $1.5 billion valuation for AI physics simulation it says can run analyses up to 15 billion degrees of freedom in minutes.
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Maine Animal Center Plans Poland Closure
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Mr. Drew and His Animals Too will permanently close its Poland, Maine, education center on Oct. 31, citing the financial strain of relocating from Lewiston and the owners’ age. Drew Desjardins and his wife will continue educational outreach around the state, while placing some animals with trusted sanctuaries and facilities; they say none will be euthanized or publicly adopted.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 14h
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