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Congress Looking to Make Nickels Cheaper — 2dCongress is saying the Common Cents Act is just common sense. First came the penny, which Congress has taken action to eliminate. Now, the nickel may be next to change. Earlier t… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Rachel Meyers If they're making nickels cheaper to produce, I hope the new ones still work in parking meters without jamming.

Trump’s Dyed Diesel Order Provides Common Sense Relief, For Now — 2dPresident Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Monday designed to provide immediate, direct relief from high diesel prices for farmers and truckers.

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Mercury Systems expands Phoenix campus by 50,000 square feet for defense workBusiness — 1dMercury Systems expanded its Phoenix manufacturing campus by 50,000 square feet with a highly automated facility intended to boost production and speed deliveries for critical U.S. and allied defense programs, including its Common Processing Architecture systems. The expansion, which began operating in fiscal 2026’s third quarter, is expected to add more than 50 jobs; the campus already employs more than 400 people.

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Medical Debt Affects More Than Quarter of AmericansHealth — 3dAbout 26.6% of U.S. adults said they or a family member had medical debt in 2025, and insurance offered limited protection; hospitals were the most common source, with many patients owing substantial sums. In Los Angeles County, officials are expanding hospital screening for financial aid to help eligible patients avoid bills and prevent debt before it accumulates.

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“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” — George Washington Carver, Scientist and educator, 1864–1943 — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

First Binghamton-area Chick-fil-A plans October 15 openingBusiness — 3dJohnson City’s first Chick-fil-A will open Oct. 15 at Oakdale Commons, operating Monday through Saturday and bringing about 150 jobs to the area. Customers wearing cow-print clothing on opening day can receive a free entrée; a second location is planned for Vestal.

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Home Price Cuts Rise Across MarketsBusiness — 4dSellers are cutting asking prices as buyers become more selective and homes take longer to sell, with price reductions rising across the U.S. and especially common in Colorado. Agents in Australia and data from the U.K. likewise point to sellers needing to price closer to what buyers will pay, as holding out can make a sale less likely.

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Pizza restaurants close across several marketsBusiness — 5dPizza 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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Retirees Find Affordable Living Across Five U.S. CommunitiesLifestyle — 3dArticles highlight five affordable retirement options: a resident-owned mobile-home community in Palm Harbor, Florida; lakeside Rogers City, Michigan; waterfront Lakeside Coves in Tennessee; small-town Clarkdale, Arizona; and riverfront Tionesta, Pennsylvania, where homes may cost under $150,000. Their common appeal is lower-cost, slower-paced living near water and outdoor recreation, though each offers a distinct setting and community model.

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France Expands Train-Air Tickets to OuigoTravel — 4dTravelers heading to Europe should prepare for changing passport-control procedures, airport delays and common travel missteps, while solo trips can bring practical and emotional challenges beyond the romanticized image. In France, eligible passengers can book certain Ouigo train-and-flight connections on one ticket with rebooking protection, and residents renewing an expired permit may cross borders with a récépissé, expired card and valid passport.

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Rubio says Trump brings business common sense not politics — Sep 23, 2026This 52-second clip shows Secretary Rubio stating that President Trump is not a politician and comes from the world of business and common sense. It is circulating from the Department of State account due to its straightforward remarks. @St

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Rachel Meyers Having someone focused on common sense rather than endless debates might actually get things moving in the right direction.

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

Spyre CFO Sells Shares, Plans MoreFinance — Sep 30, 2026The filings concern Syros Pharmaceuticals insider activity, but the provided excerpts do not state how many SYRE shares Scott L. Burrows sold. One Form 4 excerpt reports an option award for 404,857 shares and post-transaction holdings of 312,357 options and 79,762 common shares.

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Snake Encounters Across Regions Highlight Safety RisksEnvironment — Sep 29, 2026Snakes may enter human spaces seeking shelter, shade or refuge from weather, making encounters more common around homes and during rainy seasons. Experts and rescuers advise checking hiding spots carefully, keeping a safe distance and calling trained professionals rather than trying to handle or kill the animal.

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Cornell Reopens 2024 Sexual Assault Case — Sep 28, 2026A suspect turned himself in after a shooting at Eddy Street Commons, while Indiana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3%. Other reported developments included the reopening of a Cornell sexual-assault case, storm damage in New England, pandas arriving in Atlanta, a multistate Labcorp settlement, and weaker rural business conditions amid higher fuel and fertilizer costs.

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Congress passes bill ending penny production — Sep 29, 2026The Senate passed the bipartisan Common Cents Act, sending it to President Donald Trump to formally end production of pennies, which cost nearly four cents each to make and are expected to save the government about $56 million annually. As pennies become scarcer, businesses could round cash transactions to the nearest five cents; existing pennies would remain valid, and electronic payments would be unaffected.

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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.

FDA approves AbbVie’s Juvmo for Parkinson’s — Sep 25, 2026The FDA approved AbbVie’s once-daily oral drug Juvmo (tavapadon) for adults with Parkinson’s disease. Phase 3 trials found improvements in motor symptoms and daily function, adding another treatment option; common side effects included nausea, headache and dizziness.

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GAO Warns FAA Air Traffic Systems Can Be Intercepted or Impersonated — Sep 21, 2026Jamming hit a Spanish military jet carrying the defense minister in 2025; GAO finds U.S. air-traffic links can be impersonated and still lack common encryption.

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Sam Okafor It's shocking how open FAA radio links are to spoofing. They need to encrypt and monitor those frequencies right away.

Pope Leo warns France against assisted dying, surrogacy — Sep 25, 2026During his visit to France, Pope Leo XIV condemned assisted dying, surrogacy, genetic manipulation and the trade in human organs, arguing that science and technology must serve human dignity and the common good. He also urged ethical guidance for technological progress and defended a secularism that leaves room for religion.

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Lumen to shift stock and Qwest notes from NYSE to Nasdaq — Sep 25, 2026Lumen plans to move its common stock and Qwest subsidiary notes from the NYSE to Nasdaq, with trading expected to begin there Oct. 6 under the same ticker symbols. The company says the move aligns its listing with its AI-focused enterprise networking strategy and will not affect operations, finances, reporting obligations, or require action from shareholders.

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Jared Kim Switching exchanges for an AI strategy feels like a pointless shuffle if shareholders gain nothing from it.

Abyei Clashes Kill 26, Injure 82 — Sep 17, 2026At least 26 killed and 82 injured in Ngok Dinka-Misseriya clashes at Abyei's Amiet Common Market after two men were killed on successive days, UNISFA said.

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Everyday and Unusual Foods Pack NutrientsLifestyle — Sep 23, 2026A varied diet can deliver important nutrients from familiar and less-common foods: split peas, chia seeds, berries, squash and other produce are fiber-rich, while red watermelon, guava, grapefruit and papaya provide lycopene. Exploring vegetables such as celtuce, oca and salsify can also add new flavors and textures to meals.

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Wordle Puzzle 1923 Reveals Answer MESSY — Sep 21, 2026Wordle puzzles #1922 centered on moving onward produced the answer FORTH, while #1923 yielded MESSY, a common term with a repeated letter; separately, The New York Times Connections puzzle #1200 involved sorting 16 items into four groups with hints and published solutions for September 23, 2026.

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Survey Warns New Business Owners on Insurance Coverage GapsFinance — Sep 16, 2026Inflation can raise the cost of repairs and labor, pushing up business insurance premiums and highlighting the risk of underinsurance for small businesses. Across several reports, new business owners are cautioned about common insurance mistakes—like assuming coverage isn’t required and delaying purchase—that can jeopardize opportunities and financial protection, with guidance from ERGO NEXT research and industry experts.

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Tom Gallagher Delaying coverage is a mistake that can wipe out a small business if a claim hits before policies are in place.

AI Models Favor Fiorot Over Grasso in Noche UFC Bouts — Sep 12, 2026Athlon’s AI-driven fight predictions for the Noche UFC card favor Fiorot over Grasso, Cortes-Acosta over Blaydes on durability and top control, Martinez over Ige thanks to speed and 135-pound pace, Elliott over Chairez at 130 catchweight, with the common thread that durability, recent form, and camp strength are decisive across matchups.

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Priya Raman Fiorot's speed and camp should carry her past Grasso if durability holds up like the models say.