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Edvinsson reportedly prefers trade amid contract impasse — 3dDetroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson is reportedly frustrated by stalled contract-extension talks, with reports saying he would prefer a trade if the sides cannot reach an agreement. The uncertainty puts pressure on Detroit to resolve the dispute or consider moving a key young player.

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Lincoln Pool Contractor Blames Own Errors for Damage — Sep 11, 2026Contractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings told the Trump administration that design flaws and workmanship errors caused the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s blue liner to blister and detach, contradicting the president’s vandalism blame. Government documents and reports cite insufficient primer and incompatible chemicals in the renovation plan, with a redo underway after charges against alleged vandals were dropped.

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Sam Okafor They should have caught those design flaws before starting the job instead of rushing the redo now.

Boeing Wins Navy’s $20 Billion F/A-XX ContractBusiness — Sep 28, 2026The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.38 billion contract for 22 F-15EX fighters, preserving the seventh production lot despite inflation and production disruptions. The award uses reconciliation funds before a spending deadline and brings the number of F-15EXs under contract to 120.

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Survey: 66% Contractors Pilot or Deploy AIBusiness — Sep 22, 2026Roofing experts urge homeowners to address damaged shingles, leaks, flashing and drainage issues before winter, and to hire licensed, certified contractors to help guard against faulty work. Better roof-measurement tools may also help contractors reduce material waste and protect margins.

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Hudson secures 20-year Seattle airport duty-free contractBusiness — 3dAvolta’s Hudson secured a 20-year contract to develop more than 2,800 square meters of duty-free retail space across three concourses at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Seattle-themed stores will feature local products and experiences, while the partnership is also intended to expand opportunities for local small, women- and minority-owned businesses.

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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.

Lyft agrees to $272.5 million settlement in California driver lawsuitBusiness — 2dLyft agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle California allegations that it misclassified drivers as independent contractors from 2016 to 2020, denying them minimum wage, overtime and other protections; about $237 million is earmarked for eligible drivers based on miles and hours worked. The settlement requires court approval and does not reclassify drivers, while Lyft maintains it classified them lawfully and says California voters later affirmed independent-contractor status through Proposition 22.

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HGTV Contractor Dies Hiking Mount WhitneyTravel — 2dKalem Peter Kazarian, a 52-year-old Fresno-area contractor who appeared on HGTV’s “Go Big or Go Home,” died while hiking in Sequoia National Park; reports say he was on Mount Whitney. Officials have not released a cause of death, and the exact location of his hike remains unclear.

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Boeing Wins $20B Navy Fighter Development ContractBusiness — 4dBoeing won the Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation fighter development contract, worth more than $20 billion, adding to its Air Force F-47 award and giving it a leading role in both branches’ future tactical aircraft. Reuters reports that Boeing’s investment, carrier-jet experience and digital-design approach helped it prevail, though the development award offers an opportunity to reverse past defense-program setbacks rather than immediate production revenue.

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FBI reportedly removes contractor over employee data breach — 3dFBI removed an Accenture contractor Monday after a missed patch; exposed data reportedly included street addresses of human intelligence operatives and medical and psychiatric records.

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Nicole Hardy It's alarming that one missed patch on Oracle PeopleSoft could leak sensitive FBI employee records.

Tony Romo, CBS Reportedly Settle $72M Contract — Oct 2, 2026Tony Romo and CBS Sports have parted ways, with the network reportedly agreeing to pay a substantial but undisclosed portion of the $72 million remaining on his contract. His July OWI arrest preceded the split, but reports say CBS had also grown dissatisfied with his preparation and performance; J.J. Watt will continue alongside Jim Nantz in the lead booth.

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Lions, LaPorta End Contract Talks; Deal Deferred — 5dLions and Sam LaPorta broke off contract talks after a Friday-Saturday push failed; any deal waits until the offseason so he can focus on the field, per Rapoport.

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Nicole Hardy The Lions probably should have locked him in sooner but waiting until offseason avoids any distractions for the team.

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

HVAC Contractors Highlight Services Across Midwest CitiesLifestyle — Oct 1, 2026Homeowners in Columbus, Indianapolis and Milwaukee can consult local lists of vetted HVAC contractors for repairs, replacement and indoor-air-quality services. Seasonal guidance also recommends consistent thermostat settings and checking filters, ducts and plumbing before colder weather, while Madison-area Harker Heating & Cooling promotes its repair, installation and maintenance services.

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17,000 Boeing workers approve contract, avert strike — Sep 30, 2026Boeing’s SPEEA engineers and technicians approved a new four-year contract, averting a strike that could have disrupted production and certification of the company’s delayed aircraft. The agreement includes higher wages and benefits, though support was narrower among the union’s technical unit.

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Report details Combs receiving massages and contraband access in prison — Sep 30, 2026An NBC News investigation, citing four inmates and reviewing photos and video, alleges Sean “Diddy” Combs has paid other prisoners for services and had access to contraband phones, a tablet, alcohol and other privileges at Fort Dix. His spokesperson disputes the “privileged” framing, saying Combs is serving his sentence within the rules and awaiting a decision on his appeal.

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Tom Gallagher His spokesperson claims everything is by the book, but paying other prisoners still sounds like special treatment.

DePaul Extends Holtmann Contract After 16-16 Rebuilding Season — Sep 29, 2026DePaul extended men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann’s contract through the 2030-31 season, signaling confidence in his rebuilding effort. After taking over a team that went 3-29, Holtmann led the Blue Demons to a 16-16 record and their best Big East finish since joining the conference.

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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.

Raytheon Wins $20.7 Billion AMRAAM Production Contract — Sep 28, 2026Raytheon won a U.S. contract worth up to $20.7 billion to scale AMRAAM production over five years with options, work through June 2033.

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Priya Raman Twenty billion for more missiles feels like overkill given how much we already spend on defense each year.

GSA Flags $1.22 Billion in Suspected COVID Contract Fraud — Sep 24, 2026GSA and HHS flagged $1.22B in suspected fraud on five COVID-era contracts and stopped $41M more; Brady: "The emergency is over. So is the free pass."

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Chris Dalton Suspending payments is a start, but without charges or names released, it feels like nothing will change.

Boeing Engineers Union Backs Contract With Larger Wage Increases — Sep 23, 2026SPEEA, the union representing Boeing engineers and technical employees, recommended that members accept Boeing’s latest four-year contract, which includes higher wage increases than the initial offer, setting the stage for a ratification vote. The move follows an agreement reached this month and comes as Boeing’s stock rose on the news.

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Derek Foss Boeing must have realized engineers deserve solid raises to keep talent from leaving for better pay elsewhere.

Eriksen, Wolfsburg End Contract After Collapse — Sep 23, 2026Eriksen and Wolfsburg ended his contract by mutual consent on 23 September 2026, three months after an ICD shock in a Denmark match left him unable to play.

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Rachel Meyers Eriksen putting family first after that scare makes sense, even if his playing days might be over.

Red Sox Remove Interim Tag From Chad Tracy, Extend Craig Breslow — Sep 22, 2026The Boston Red Sox named Chad Tracy their full-time manager on a three-year contract through 2029 with a club option for 2030, after he steered a dramatic midseason turnaround from a 10-17 start. The club also exercised chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s contract options for 2029 and 2030, ensuring continuity at the top alongside Tracy for the coming seasons.

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Priya Raman Glad they locked in Tracy after that midseason run, and keeping Breslow adds some needed front office stability.

Chile's Hot Dog Prices Jump as Economy Contracts Twice — Sep 20, 2026Chile nears recession after two quarters of contraction as completo prices jump from 2,500 to 3,500-4,000 pesos; unemployment hits a five-year high of 9.5%.

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Maya Lindstrom The higher completo prices are hitting hard when unemployment is already this high.

Wild, Hughes Begin Contract Talks Without Deadline — Sep 15, 2026Quinn Hughes arrived at Minnesota Wild training camp without an extension, in the final year of a $7.85 million contract as talks with GM Bill Guerin continue, and he says he isn’t stressed about signing before the season. While a future reunion on the ice with his brothers in New Jersey would be appealing, Hughes emphasizes he’s happy in Minnesota, noting the Kirill Kaprizov extension precedent as a reference point.

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Axelera AI Launches Europa, Secures AI Factory Contracts — Sep 15, 2026Axelera AI unveiled Europa, its second-generation AI Processing Unit aimed at enterprise servers and AI factories, and has already secured tens of millions in contracts while building a broad ecosystem with partners like Dell and Supermicro. The company touts a growing 600-plus customer base, strong performance-per-watt, and a strategy to enable production AI in controlled, secure environments amid rising cloud costs and the demand for secure data sovereignty.

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Nicole Hardy Tens of millions in contracts plus ties to Dell and Supermicro should help them scale Europa beyond the 600 customers they already have.

Mercury Shrinks Up to 30% More Than EstimatedScience — Sep 11, 2026New analyses show Mercury has contracted up to about 14.5 miles (roughly 23 kilometers), representing 10% to 30% more shrinkage than earlier models suggested, driven by cooling of its large iron core. Researchers say cratering debris and surface roughness conceal contraction features, so a revised, planet-wide assessment was needed to reveal the true extent of Mercury’s shrinkage.

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