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“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” — Psalms 18:2, New International Version Holy Bib
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“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” — Psalms 18:2, New International Version Holy Bib
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— Oct 2, 2026
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DoorDash, Uber Expand Costco Delivery Nationwide
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— Sep 15, 2026
Costco is expanding its delivery partnership ecosystem, with DoorDash offering same-day delivery from all US Costco warehouses and Uber Eats rolling out nationwide delivery to 47 states, expanding access to Costco’s member savings. Additionally, Costco.com has reintroduced discounted Uber/Uber Eats and DoorDash gift cards, signaling continued integration of Costco with its delivery partners.
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Amazon expands delivery services in Australia, North Dakota
Business
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Amazon is expanding faster delivery options, launching free same-day service for eligible Prime orders in Brisbane and the Gold Coast while new North Dakota stations aim to speed deliveries and increase package capacity ahead of the holidays. The Bismarck and Williston facilities expect to grow staffing and daily package volume as their service areas extend to nearby communities.
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
Simon August · 4 min · 11h
Wing plans 2027 drone delivery in Denver, Seattle
Tech
— Oct 5, 2026
Walmart and Alphabet’s Wing plan to launch drone delivery in the Denver and Seattle metro areas in 2027, expanding a network aimed at serving more than 40 million customers through over 270 stores. The move advances their nationwide rollout, though the announced markets are not yet operational and Colorado communities are weighing rules for drone-delivery hubs.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Airbus Targets 870 Deliveries Despite A321neo Flaw
Business
— Sep 28, 2026
A coating flaw affecting hundreds of Airbus A321neo jets has prompted repairs and pushed some deliveries into the fourth quarter, though Airbus says the issue poses no immediate safety risk. The company has maintained its annual target of about 870 deliveries, but analysts differ on whether the defect could make that goal harder to reach.
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Porsche Deliveries Fall 16%, China Drops 33%
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Porsche’s global deliveries fell 16% in the first nine months of 2026, with China down 33% and declines across other major regions amid weak demand and model-line transitions. The 911 remained a bright spot, rising 12%; the Cayenne was still Porsche’s best-selling model, while UK registrations increased despite the global downturn.
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Oracle CEO Says AI Speeds Coding, Stalls Delivery
Tech
— Sep 18, 2026
Oracle has rapidly adopted OpenAI-backed AI tools, with 80% staff adoption cutting coding timelines dramatically, yet product delivery remains bottlenecked by testing, validation, and release processes, offsetting internal productivity gains. The company has spent billions on AI infrastructure, while substantial layoffs and a reported $1.84 billion in severance accompany the shift, underscoring that faster coding does not automatically translate into faster time-to-market or ROI.
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China Logistics Activity Expands for Fifth Month
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China’s economic activity showed resilience in September: exports were forecast to grow slightly faster than in August, while logistics and e-commerce delivery indicators strengthened amid seasonal demand. The gains point to continued support from overseas shipments and online consumption, despite weak domestic demand and uneven regional performance.
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Why good management makes great companies fail
The practices that make firms excellent at serving today's customers also lock them out of the cheaper, simpler innovations that later take their markets.
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Brisbane 2032 CEO Cindy Hook to step down after contract ends
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics organizing committee CEO Cindy Hook will leave when her contract ends in late 2026, as the Games move from planning into operational delivery. Organizers will begin an immediate search for her successor, with Hook and committee leaders saying she has laid the groundwork for the next phase.
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Cannabis Dispensaries Offer Retail, Delivery Services
Lifestyle
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Cannabis dispensaries promote knowledgeable staff, welcoming retail experiences and regulated products, with some customers praising service and atmosphere. Reviews also show that experiences can vary, including complaints about delays and inaccurate inventory information.
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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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Walmart Opens Fifth Fulfillment Center, Adds 1,000 Jobs
Business
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Walmart opened its fifth next-generation fulfillment center in Stockton, California, a 900,000-square-foot facility using automation and machine learning to increase capacity and speed West Coast deliveries. The center is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs and is part of Walmart’s broader fulfillment-network expansion.
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CVS Opens Pharmacy-Only Store, Plans 20 More
Business
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CVS opened its first pharmacy-focused location in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood, aiming to restore access to medications and pharmacist-led services in an area where pharmacy closures have created care gaps. The compact store offers a full-service pharmacy, immunizations and select over-the-counter products, with free home delivery available for other items.
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Mercury Systems expands Phoenix campus by 50,000 square feet for defense work
Business
— 4d
Mercury 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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Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 12h
Blank Park Zoo Reports Giraffe Calf Dies During Labor
Lifestyle
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Blank Park Zoo’s reticulated giraffe Zola lost her calf during a difficult delivery Tuesday; the calf was stillborn despite veterinary assistance, and the zoo says Zola is doing well and remains under observation. Separately, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s 26-year-old giraffe Amani died after an age-related decline in health.
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Black Hills Plans $1.8B Google Data-Center Power Build
Business
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Black Hills plans to invest $1.8 billion in new natural-gas generation to help power Google’s planned Cheyenne data center, with electricity deliveries beginning in late 2027 and demand expected to peak in 2030. The long-term agreements cover a 2.7-gigawatt resource mix, are projected to add about $150 million to Black Hills’ net income by 2030, and require Google to cover the project’s costs so they are not shifted to other utility customers.
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Food Banks Receive Millions in Donations
Business
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Publix Super Market Charities donated $435,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank for refrigerated trucks, a forklift and warehouse technology to improve food delivery and distribution. The investment comes as the food bank reports record-high food insecurity and rising demand across the South Carolina counties it serves.
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Autonomous Trucking Expands Across Texas, California
Business
— Oct 5, 2026
Autonomous trucking is moving into customer freight operations: Volvo and Waabi have begun observed runs on the Dallas–Houston corridor, while Kodiak and DTL are testing produce deliveries in California and other operators are deploying autonomous electric trucks between warehouses. The pilots signal broader expansion, though human safety observers remain involved in some operations and carriers are still assessing the technology’s costs and effects on freight businesses.
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UPS plans 100,000 seasonal hires amid permanent job cuts
Business
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UPS plans to hire about 100,000 seasonal workers for the holiday rush while cutting up to 30,000 permanent operational jobs as it scales back lower-margin Amazon deliveries. Its 2026 seasonal hiring target is 9% below last year’s, reflecting a leaner network and increased automation.
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Ethan Hawke Threw the Independence Day Script Onto a Texas Highway
Ethan Hawke got the Independence Day lead after Reality Bites, mocked the dialogue on a road trip, and threw the script out the window. Will Smith took the part; the film made over $817 million.
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Reports: Oleshky Residents Risk Mined Roads for Food
World
— 5d
Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky in southern Ukraine face severe shortages of food, water and medicine, with the last reported food deliveries arriving in May. Some risk crossing mined roads under drone threat to obtain supplies, while others remain trapped; Russia acknowledges supply problems but blames Ukraine, and Kyiv says Moscow rejected proposed evacuation routes.
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Asian E-Commerce Shifts Toward Transparency, Consumer Trust
Business
— Oct 6, 2026
E-commerce is shifting toward greater transparency and trust as India prepares rules requiring clearer ranking, sponsored-listing and discount disclosures, while consumer research in Vietnam points to shoppers weighing value, quality and protection more carefully than before. In Uzbekistan, consumer complaints have also highlighted persistent concerns over platform transparency, delivery, refunds and installment purchases.
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Nebraska sells seven urinal troughs at $3,000
Sports
— 6d
As Nebraska renovates 103-year-old Memorial Stadium, it is selling game-used urinal troughs for $3,000 each as unusual pieces of Cornhuskers memorabilia. Seven of the 30 available had already sold, and the fixtures will be sanitized before delivery.
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Food Lion Plans Stores in Charlotte, Greenville
Business
— Oct 5, 2026
Food Lion is expanding in the Carolinas, opening a Charlotte store in a former Harris Teeter location on Oct. 7 and a Greenville store at a former Bi-Lo site on Oct. 21. The new stores offer fresh foods, prepared meals and expanded specialty selections, alongside pickup and delivery options at the Charlotte location.
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Rural Medical Drone Tests Planned in Michigan, Taiwan
Tech
— Oct 5, 2026
A northern Michigan medical-drone pilot is entering its second phase, with FAA-approved test flights between Munson facilities scheduled for Oct. 6–30 to simulate deliveries of medical supplies, lab samples and medications. The expanded tests will use longer routes, multiple drones and sensor technology to assess whether drone logistics can speed care and serve rural communities.
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Iran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 12h
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