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Guinea-Bissau Government Says December Elections Cannot Proceed — 1dAfter meeting N'Tam on Oct. 8, PM Té said Dec. 6 elections cannot proceed: registration missed Oct. 6, parties unready; no new date set.

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ECB Policymaker Says Inflation Risks May Require Hikes — 2dECB policymaker Primoz Dolenc said persistently elevated inflation supports moving rates toward more restrictive territory; 64 of 73 economists expect a December hike.

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San Francisco Seeks Probe Into 40 PG&E OutagesBusiness — 3dSan Francisco leaders are urging state regulators to open a public investigation into PG&E, citing at least 40 major outages since January, the December blackout and broader concerns about infrastructure and reliability; PG&E said it is reviewing the request, while the CPUC’s investigation of the December outage remains ongoing. A recent outage left about 2,700 customers in Bayview and Visitacion Valley without power, underscoring the recurring disruptions behind the city’s push.

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Road projects, game release face delays across regionsWeather — 2dShadow of the Road’s release has been delayed from November 2026 to March 2027 so developers can refine combat, balance and progression systems. Separately, several highway projects face schedule delays or temporary traffic disruptions, including a Jonesboro-area bypass now expected in December 2028 and widening work in Hopkinsville.

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New Mexico selects firm for fairgrounds redevelopment planBusiness — 17hNew Mexico selected Albuquerque-based Hartman + Majewski Design Group to develop a detailed plan for redeveloping the State Fairgrounds, potentially including housing, parks, commercial space, pedestrian improvements and a stadium; the project is projected to support about 940 jobs annually over 30 years. The state expects to choose an anchor developer in December, while some residents and community groups have raised concerns about traffic, affordability, displacement and the proposed stadium.

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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.

Standard Chartered Expects ECB December Rate Hike — Oct 2, 2026Standard Chartered reverses its pause call and now expects a December ECB hike of 25bp to 2.75%, citing hotter energy-driven inflation and resilient activity; markets price ~65% odds.

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Nicole Hardy Standard Chartered changing its mind on the pause shows how fast the inflation outlook can shift with new data.

Major road closures expected across three statesWeather — 3dA damaged Hamilton Avenue bridge over I-65 in Nashville will be demolished and replaced, requiring overnight lane restrictions and a full interstate closure in both directions beginning Oct. 16. Drivers should use posted detours, including I-40, I-440 and I-24 for through traffic and nearby crossings such as Chestnut Street or Wedgewood Avenue; work is expected to continue into December.

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Somalia Rejects Reported Israeli Base Plans in Berbera — 6dHassan Sheikh Mohamud rejected any Israeli presence under any circumstances after Israel became the first UN member to recognize Somaliland in December 2025.

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Chris Dalton Somaliland deserves the right to negotiate its own defense ties after years of being sidelined by Mogadishu.

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Multistate Sign TheftsPolitics — 3dA Florida man pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of signs from public lands across four states and selling or attempting to sell them. GPS data from his work vehicle helped investigators link him to the thefts; he faces up to 10 years in prison and is scheduled for sentencing in December 2026.

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Supreme Court Opens Term With Climate Gun and Immigration Cases — 5dSupreme Court opened its 2026-27 term Oct. 5 with Illinois and Connecticut AR-15 ban challenges set for December and a Boulder climate case backed by the Trump administration.

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Cenovus to Acquire Athabasca Oil in C$5.7 Billion Deal — 5dCenovus agreed to buy Athabasca Oil in a C$5.7 billion cash-and-stock deal, adding about 45,000 barrels a day and long-life Alberta oilsands reserves, with a December 2026 close eyed.

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Dana Whitfield Increased thermal production from this merger could help the companies compete better.

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

FCC plans 2028 ban on Chinese device-testing labsTech — 2dThe FCC plans to vote Oct. 29 on a rule that would bar labs in China and other countries lacking reciprocal treatment for U.S. labs from testing electronics for the U.S. market, with restrictions taking effect in December 2028. The proposal expands an earlier ban on Chinese government-linked labs; the FCC says the change would address security and oversight concerns and promote domestic testing, while critics warn it could disrupt supply chains and raise costs.

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Bodycam video released from Luigi Mangione Altoona McDonald's arrest — Oct 2, 2026Unsealed Altoona bodycam captures the McDonald’s stop, the fake ID, and the station recoveries now headed toward a December federal sentencing and a pending state murder fight.

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Maya Lindstrom The bodycam from that Altoona McDonald's stop shows how the fake ID led straight to the station evidence.

Goldman Sachs Shifts Fed Rate Hike Outlook to December — Sep 30, 2026Goldman Sachs pushed its forecast for the Federal Reserve’s next rate hike from October to December after softer-than-expected August inflation and cautious comments from New York Fed President John Williams. The bank says the Fed may not raise rates again, though other economists note inflation remains elevated and resilient economic data could still support further tightening.

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Retail Sales Fall 0.7%, First Drop Since December — Sep 24, 2026Retail sales fell 0.7% to $73.7 billion in July 2026, the first monthly drop since December 2025, with declines in eight of nine subsectors.

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Nicole Hardy The August rebound looks promising on paper but those revisions often erase early gains like this.

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.

Texans Open Tank Dell’s 21-Day Practice Window — 4dThe Houston Texans plan to open a 21-day practice window this week for receiver Tank Dell, who has been sidelined since a serious knee injury in December 2024. His return to practice is a step toward playing but does not guarantee he’ll be activated; Houston also plans to open practice windows for tackle Braden Smith and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald.

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Toll House Plans First Advent Calendar Since 1938Lifestyle — 4dNestlé Toll House is introducing its first 12-day Advent calendar, a house-shaped box with cookie dough and baking morsels, including new snowflake-shaped morsels and snowflake sugar-cookie dough. The $29.99 calendar will be sold online in limited releases on October 9, November 6 and December 4.

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ETSC Urges EU to Reject Tesla Speed Features — Sep 28, 2026ETSC urged the EU to reject Tesla FSD's speed offset, which can lift limits by up to 50%, as a bloc-wide vote slips past October toward December.

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Roadwork Projects Planned Across Five CommunitiesPolitics — 5dRoadwork is beginning or planned across several communities: New Canaan’s Route 106 repaving is expected to take four to six weeks, while Summerland’s US 101 drainage work will bring overnight lane closures through mid-December. A safety upgrade will close Amarillo’s Hughes-Adams bridge until work is expected to finish in summer 2027; White Plains also has October road maintenance scheduled, and Madison County is resurfacing about 3.5 miles of Wall Triana Highway.

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Witcher 3 Remaster Hits 137,724 Steam PlayersLifestyle — 5dGaming news included Japanese Ramen Simulator’s planned Steam Early Access launch, Goblin Island’s December release and upcoming demo, and a new Gundam Rogue Orbit gameplay trailer. Separately, industry figures highlighted strong sales and player activity, including record Steam concurrency for The Witcher 3 remaster, 3 million Wardogs copies sold in Early Access, and the Metro series surpassing 50 million sales.

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Art Miami Plans 36th Fair With 130 GalleriesEntertainment — Oct 2, 2026Art exhibitions are drawing attention across several cities: Ho Chi Minh City is hosting a fine-arts and ceramics show, while San Francisco’s SFMOMA is presenting BTS member RM’s personal art collection in a co-curated exhibition. Miami’s Art Miami returns in December with galleries from 25 countries and will honor artist Shepard Fairey with its Lifetime Visionary Award.

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Circle CFO Fox-Geen plans 2026 departure — Sep 25, 2026Circle CFO exits by December 2026; insiders sold $319.5M in shares over 12 months with zero buys as USDC holds about $75B market cap.

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Maya Lindstrom Five years is a long tenure for a CFO in crypto, so his departure could bring some needed fresh perspective if they hire right.

Guinea-Bissau Military Bars Ex-President Embaló’s Return — Oct 2, 2026Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities have barred ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló from returning from exile ahead of December elections, citing security risks and the need to preserve public order; political activity restrictions remain in force. Residents expressed mixed views, with some saying Embaló should be allowed to return and voters decide his future, while others accepted the junta’s claim that his safety could not be guaranteed.

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Elena Vasquez Barring the former president from even coming home makes the upcoming elections look rigged before they start.

Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Third-Country Deportations Pending Review — Sep 28, 2026The Supreme Court temporarily cleared the Trump administration to resume deporting some migrants to countries where they have no ties, while agreeing to hear a challenge to the policy in December. The court has not ruled on its legality; challengers argue the removals raise due-process and protection-from-torture concerns, and three liberal justices said they would have blocked them for now.

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