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Tropical-fueled storms, cooldown expected across Arizona
Weather
— 6d
Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Phoenix area from Saturday into early next week as moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel combines with a low-pressure system, bringing locally heavy rain and gusty winds. Temperatures are forecast to drop sharply from triple-digit heat into the 80s, with strong Sunday winds potentially raising blowing-dust and travel concerns.
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Astronomers Confirm Youngest Known Planet Under One Million Years
Science
— Sep 24, 2026
Astronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b, a planet less than a million years old and the youngest known, still forming within the gas-and-dust disk around its star about 450 light-years away. The discovery, made by combining telescope observations, may offer a rare view of how planets form.
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Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen Lead Dove Awards
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Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen and Brandon Lake each won three honors at the 57th annual GMA Dove Awards in Nashville. Wickham was named Artist of the Year, Queen won Song of the Year for “Dusty Bibles,” and Lake received Songwriter of the Year; Jamie MacDonald was named New Artist of the Year.
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Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away
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A tech giant could soon scoop up an artificial intelligence startup that one of the industry's top labs passed on.
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
Simon August · 4 min · 7h
Retro expos planned in Arkansas, Oregon
Tech
— 3d
Retro-themed festivals are drawing fans with vintage games, collectibles and nostalgia: Conway’s Retro Fest Arkansas features about 200 vendors and a recreated Blockbuster-style video store, while Portland’s Retro Gaming Expo offers arcade games, competitions, panels and industry guests. The Portland event has grown into a major convention, with more than 250,000 square feet of exhibits and activities.
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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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Livestock events, tours showcase agriculture education
Lifestyle
— 4d
Agricultural fairs and industry tours are giving children and students hands-on exposure to livestock, farming and animal care, while helping build public understanding and prepare future agriculture professionals. Youth livestock shows also offer aspiring ranchers a chance to display their animals and compete.
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Six California Work Zone Deaths Spur Caltrans Alert
Auto
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After six contractor employees were killed in California highway work zones since Aug. 10, including three in one Riverside County incident, Caltrans is urging drivers to slow down, move over when safe and avoid distractions or impaired driving. The agency ordered safety reviews and is forming a committee with industry partners to examine work-zone protections and technology.
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Indian Solar Community Holds First Global Gathering
Environment
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New solar research is expanding understanding of the Sun and its effects on Earth, while the renewable-energy sector focuses on practical deployment—from U.S. rules for sodium-ion storage to industry collaboration in India and community solar adoption in Pennsylvania.
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Second Affordable Flying Expo planned for Lakeland
Business
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The Affordable Flying Expo will return November 13–15, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida, bringing together manufacturers, pilots, builders and newcomers focused on affordable personal aviation as the industry responds to MOSAIC. Organizers describe it as a smaller, hands-on marketplace distinct from major aviation shows, with the 2026 event prospectus now available.
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Leaders who absorb risk unlock trust fear-based management never can
Organizations work like tribes: when leaders put people's safety ahead of their own status, cooperation and loyalty replace internal fear.
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
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A rising open-source American artificial intelligence (AI) industry seeks to challenge the prevailing narrative that companies and consumers must choose between closed, frontier labs and Chinese alternatives.
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National Cider Month Spotlights Iowa’s Growing Industry
Lifestyle
— 4d
October brings a mix of celebrations and seasonal pleasures, from Halloween and other observances to National Cider Month, which highlights Iowa cideries’ contributions to local agriculture, jobs and tourism. A community columnist also welcomes cooler weather, fall colors and the month’s small-town festivities while noting local growth and concerns about parking and shopping.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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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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Bankruptcy Comes For American Trucking Companies As Diesel Prices Skyrocket: ‘They’re Killing Me’
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America’s trucking industry is buckling under mounting financial pressure, with at least 16 transportation companies filing for bankruptcy in less than a month as the Iran war drives diesel prices higher.
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Elena Vasquez
The government should ease regulations on domestic energy production before more companies shut down.
Gianforte India Trade Mission Seeks Investment Amid Conservative Criticism
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— Oct 5, 2026
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s trade mission to India is promoting investment and partnerships in technology, manufacturing, agriculture and other industries, with the state saying the effort could bring jobs and economic opportunities. The trip has drawn criticism from Montana conservatives who argue taxpayer-funded outreach risks outsourcing jobs and opportunities.
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Report Details Tech Firms Access to Trump Officials via Health Slack Workspace
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CMS AI chief Jacob Shiff told tech firms in February the agency could be a "sales engine" for health apps; a 1,700-member CMS Slack linked industry to Trump health officials, KFF found.
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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 · 7h
Five Reports Weigh Stock Prospects Across Sectors
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StockStory’s reviews of companies across business services, consumer goods, banking, software and other sectors warn that weak growth, profitability or heavy debt can undermine stocks despite industry gains or market momentum. The analyses also point to stronger prospects, including Atlassian, while urging investors to distinguish durable fundamentals from short-term price trends.
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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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FTC, USDA Probe Sends Farm Equipment Stocks Lower
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Agricultural-equipment stocks, including Deere, fell after the FTC and USDA opened a broad inquiry into whether manufacturers and dealers restrict competition, repair options, or access to equipment. The scrutiny could extend to dealer networks and industry consolidation as regulators seek public input on practices affecting farmers.
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Bolsonaro Leads Brazil Vote, Climate Future Uncertain
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Brazil’s presidential runoff pits conservative Flávio Bolsonaro against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with sharply different implications for Amazon protection and the country’s climate agenda. Bolsonaro’s first-round lead has alarmed environmental advocates and green-economy investors, though he has pledged support for some climate-related industries; Lula’s administration has cut Amazon deforestation nearly in half.
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JLL Arranges Real Estate Deals Across U.S.
Business
— Oct 5, 2026
JLL arranged several U.S. commercial real estate transactions: the sale of a 166,393-square-foot, 96%-leased office building in Virginia’s Tysons area, hotel refinancing in Seattle, and financing for an industrial development in New Jersey. It also secured refinancing for a 250-unit Huntsville apartment community and $100 million in bridge financing for two newly completed Florida apartment properties.
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Construction Careers Gain Workforce Training Investment
Business
— Oct 5, 2026
As construction employers face workforce needs, universities, apprenticeships and intentionally designed internships are creating pathways into skilled trades and construction management. Students and industry leaders say these programs can build careers while helping employers develop and retain the talent needed for future projects.
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DHS Raids Ilhan Omar’s Home Amid Criminal Investigation
HSI agents executed a DOJ-secured search warrant at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s D.C.-area home on Oct. 12, 2026, in an ongoing federal criminal investigation.
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Purdue, Elanco Break Ground on Indianapolis Research Institute
Health
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Purdue University and Elanco have broken ground on a planned 150,000-square-foot One Health Research Institute in Indianapolis, bringing together researchers, industry partners and veterinary resources to develop and commercialize innovations spanning animal, human, plant and environmental health. The facility is intended to translate research into tools for farmers and strengthen the food supply chain, with operations expected by 2030.
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Bangkok Pet Fair Expects 12,500 Trade Visitors
Lifestyle
— Oct 5, 2026
Pet-focused events range from Nashville’s Fur Ball fundraiser supporting low-cost services and stray-cat care to a dog-friendly zoo walk, an international Southeast Asian trade fair, and an Onalaska expo featuring pet first-aid and CPR guidance. The events serve different audiences, from local pet owners and animal-welfare supporters to industry professionals.
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Four Ravens Join Trump at $3.7B Investment Event
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President Donald Trump recognized four Baltimore Ravens players at a Baltimore County event promoting Anduril Industries’ planned $3.7 billion submarine-components facility, which is expected to create more than 3,100 jobs. The players’ appearance and Trump’s greetings to injured quarterback Lamar Jackson sparked online debate, with some fans calling it a jinx and others defending the players’ attendance.
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Arcadia house of horrors exposes California surrogacy free-for-all
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Zhang and Xuan face abuse and conspiracy charges after 21 children were linked to their mansion. Prosecutors describe beatings on camera. Defense cites a right to a large family. Experts call the industry a Wild West.
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Firms plan industrial gas plants in Australia, Malaysia
Business
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Air Liquide plans a new air separation unit in New South Wales, Australia, expected to start operating in 2028 and expand local supplies of oxygen and nitrogen. Separately, Air Products will build and operate an LNG-based unit in Johor, Malaysia, targeting startup in early 2027; it will supply industrial gases to regional manufacturers while using LNG cold energy to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Iran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 8h
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