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“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be abl — 1hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be abl — Oct 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Wake Forest visits NC State seeking 5-1 startSports — 2dWake Forest, coming off a record-setting 57-3 win over Stanford, visits NC State as the Wolfpack seeks a third straight victory after twice letting large second-half leads slip away. Coach Dave Doeren said injuries have created opportunities for backups and praised players for stepping up, while NC State will need to finish stronger against the Demon Deacons.

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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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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.

Congo Police Disperse Protests Over Constitutional Changes — Sep 14, 2026Protests across Kinshasa and other cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo against proposed constitutional amendments that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, with police using tear gas and warning shots to disperse crowds amid clashes between demonstrators and pro-government supporters. The demonstrations, linked to the C64 opposition coalition, reflect deep unease about extending presidential tenure and democratic limits in the country.

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Spain Eviction-Crisis Figure Maricarmen Abascal Dies — 2dMaricarmen Abascal, 87, died after being hospitalized following her eviction from the Madrid home where she had lived for more than 70 years; her case fueled nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis and a political crisis that led Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call an early election. The crisis continues to play out in threatened evictions in Barcelona and protests in Madrid, where police used rubber bullets to keep far-right demonstrators from reaching a housing activist camp.

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Regional schools offer prospective-student open housesLifestyle — 3dColleges and schools across several states are holding open houses to introduce prospective students and families to academic and career programs, campus life, admissions, transfer pathways and financial aid. Events include tours, faculty and student Q&As, program demonstrations and family activities, with some institutions highlighting affordability initiatives and scholarships.

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Fire Departments Hold, Plan Safety Open HousesLifestyle — 5dFire departments in El Centro, Kenora, Woodlawn, Champaign and Syracuse used community open houses to connect residents with firefighters through station tours, hands-on activities and emergency demonstrations. The events emphasized practical prevention, including working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, household fire preparedness and safer charging of lithium-ion batteries.

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Students Explore STEM Through Hands-On ProgramsScience — 3dHands-on STEM programs are introducing children and middle-school students to science through experiments, games and demonstrations, with organizers hoping to spark curiosity and broaden their sense of future possibilities. Oklahoma’s Innovation Week reaches 1,300 seventh graders, while Washburn University’s Women in Science Day gives more than 300 girls a chance to explore labs led largely by women scientists.

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Communist Party reports 60 detained at Moscow rally — 4dPolice detained dozens of people at a Communist Party rally in Moscow commemorating the 1993 parliamentary uprising, after demonstrators chanted slogans including “Down with the Tsar” and called for political freedoms. Reports differed on the number detained, with estimates ranging from about 20 to 65.

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Marcus Bell Communists pushing anti-Tsar slogans while demanding freedoms shows they're still out of touch with how Russia has changed since 1993.

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

France School Protests Escalate, 440 Detained — Sep 28, 2026Student protests over overcrowded classes, heavy workloads and teacher shortages have spread from Paris to other parts of France, with schools blockaded and 164 arrests reported. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu condemned violence and warned against escalation, while student organizers defended the demonstrations and called for further action; officials reported injuries among students, school staff and security forces.

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SpaceX Targets Sept. 28 for Starship Test FlightTech — Sep 24, 2026NASA’s SpaceX Crew-14 mission is expected to launch four astronauts from NASA, JAXA and Roscosmos to the International Space Station in spring 2027 for a long-duration science expedition. Kayla Barron will return to the station for a second flight, and the crew will conduct research and technology demonstrations supporting future Moon and Mars exploration.

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Samsung Affiliates Commit $1 Billion to AI Firm Helix — Sep 28, 2026Former AWS CEO Adam Selipsky said Samsung’s $1 billion commitment to Helix "demonstrates strong confidence in Helix’s strategy" for large-scale AI infrastructure.

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Derek Foss Selipsky's vote of confidence makes me think Samsung is positioning to challenge the US cloud leaders.

Indian Police Tear-Gas Nationwide Protests Over Election Chief — Sep 25, 2026Indian police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse opposition-led protests across the country demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over allegations that voter-roll changes favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP. The Election Commission and BJP deny wrongdoing, while a youth movement has threatened further nationwide demonstrations if Kumar does not step down.

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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.

D.C. Circuit Rejects Capitol Steps Speech Limits — Sep 22, 2026Four Tarrant County residents filed a federal lawsuit alleging that County Judge Tim O’Hare’s decorum policy at Commissioners Court meetings infringes free speech and due process, a claim the judge’s campaign calls political. A DC Circuit ruling found that restrictions on demonstrations on the Capitol’s Eastern Steps violate the First Amendment by improperly privileging access through congressional sponsorship, with the court affirming the steps as a nonpublic forum but requiring neutral and reasonable restrictions, and related coverage notes ongoing debate and remand.

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Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Dispute at Philadelphia Concert — Sep 17, 2026Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia show will feature a substantial police presence and heightened security after Macklemore was dropped from the Loop Tour, with both pro-Palestinian demonstrations and artist solidarity walkouts prompting precautions. The controversy has transformed the event into a high-stakes security incident with ongoing industry fallout and expectations of protests outside Lincoln Financial Field.

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Borgu Residents Demand Release of Hundreds Abducted in Nigeria Attacks — Sep 22, 2026Residents of Borgu district in Niger State protested in New Bussa demanding the release of hundreds of people abducted in August, with estimates ranging from 600 to nearly 700 captives, as security operations appear mobilized but progress remains unverified. The demonstrations, occurring ahead of the 2027 elections, intensify pressure on President Bola Tinubu's government to secure the captives, while residents report disruptions to markets and daily life due to insecurity.

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Marcus Bell Tinubu should focus on real security results in Niger State instead of letting these abductions drag on till elections.

AI Protesters Demand Limits During Dreamforce — Sep 15, 2026Protesters in San Francisco gathered outside OpenAI and Anthropic during Dreamforce to urge a pause on rapid AI development and push for international limits, while acknowledging a smaller turnout than earlier demonstrations as tech leaders and politicians weigh safeguards amid high public concern about AI risks and rogue incidents.

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Huawei to Launch 960DT and Ascend 960PR AI Chips in 2027 — Sep 17, 2026Huawei plans to launch two AI chips, the 960DT in Q1 2027 and the Ascend 960PR in Q3 2027, while leveraging its UnifiedBus interconnect to link thousands of chips into large, single-system AI computing arrays as it seeks to challenge Nvidia amid US export controls aimed at China. The announcements and demonstrations at events abroad underscore Beijing’s push for domestic AI autonomy and higher-powered data-center architectures.

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Sam Okafor Huawei's plan to scale thousands of chips together could finally give them a real shot at competing with Nvidia's dominance.

Washington, Washington State offenses find rhythm in FCS routs — Sep 20, 2026Washington beat Eastern Washington 48-16 as Demond Williams Jr. threw for 373 yards and four touchdowns; the Huskies reached 3-0 with 546 total yards.

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Priya Raman Eastern Washington managed 16 points but Washington's ground game and passing attack both clicked.

Hundreds Protest Turkish Embassy, Seek Lumbuye Extradition — Sep 18, 2026Hundreds of Ugandan demonstrators gathered outside the Turkish Embassy in Kampala to demand the extradition of dissident Fred Lumbuye, who has lived in Turkey for years and whose legal status there remains unclear. The protests, organized by the Patriotic League of Uganda under Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, reflect ongoing Uganda-Turkey tensions as Kampala accuses Lumbuye of harmful propaganda, incitement, and cybercrimes.

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French Rafales Launch 40-Day, 40,000-Kilometre Global Mission — Sep 11, 2026France launched Pegase 26, a 40-day global fighter-jet mission involving four Rafales and support aircraft to project military power and bolster interoperability with partners including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and India. The voyage spans Arctic, tropics, and Middle East routes with nine stopovers to demonstrate France's ability to deploy and sustain air power abroad alongside international allies.

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Dana Whitfield The focus on working with India and Japan through these flights should help build real trust for future joint operations in the region.

StrainScan Pro Plans Demos Across $4T Foodservice MarketHealth — Sep 9, 2026Medical Care Technologies is expanding StrainScan Pro from agricultural demos into the foodservice vertical, planning kitchen-focused demonstrations for commercial kitchens and multi-unit operators and emphasizing portability on iPad Air for in-field quality inspections. Early operator feedback is guiding the next build-out to broaden workflows, faster on-device reviews, and more path-specific quality checks across farming and restaurant supply chains.

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