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Five Films From Different Eras Make All-Time Greats Lists — 5dSeveral acclaimed films are receiving renewed attention in all-time rankings: Hell in the Pacific, E.T., School of Rock, Kramer vs. Kramer and Dead Poets Society. Their distinctions range from Spielberg naming E.T. his favorite of his own films to prominent critics’ and film organizations’ rankings for the other classics.

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Chris Dalton E.T. holds up as Spielberg's best because it captures childhood wonder without any modern effects crutches.

Taycan 4S and Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Match on Acceleration and Range — Sep 14, 2026Porsche’s lineup expands with the 2027 Cayenne ranging from 348 hp in base form to 729 hp in the Turbo E-Hybrid, all-wheel drive across trims and no remote-start option. In the 2025 Panamera range, the Turbo E-Hybrid and Turbo S E-Hybrid push top-tier performance with 670 hp/685 lb-ft and 771 hp/737 lb-ft, respectively, 0-60 in as little as 2.8–3.0 seconds, a 25.9-kWh battery delivering about 27–28 miles of electric range, and new aero enhancements; a separate Taycan vs Panamera comparison highlights the Taycan’s EV-centric approach versus the Panamera’s combustion and plug-in hybrid options across eight Taycan and seven Panamera variants, underscoring different performance philosophies with shared 0-60 benchmarks around the mid-3-second range and high horsepower outputs.

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Elena Vasquez I would still pick the Panamera E-Hybrid for its extra gas engine flexibility on longer trips beyond that 28 mile battery range.

Nissan to bring first U.S. Rogue e-Power hybrid to market in November — Sep 28, 2026Nissan drops the Rogue PHEV less than a year after debut and will launch the e-Power hybrid in November from $35,490, about $10,000 less.

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Sole survivor emerges from Pentagon E-Ring on 9/11Good News — Sep 8, 2026Brian Birdwell survived the 9/11 Pentagon strike as the sole person in his E-Ring section and later returned to the building after years of recovery.

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Profanity-Laced Emails Reveal Growing Tensions Around Dolly Parton’s Business Empire — 7hA bitter dispute involving Dolly Parton’s longtime security chief was already intensifying before the singer’s death, with newly surfaced court records detailing profanity-filled e… — by Andrew Powell

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Sam Okafor The court docs make clear both sides let resentment get out of hand way too fast.

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.

Malaysia Returns 1,500 Myanmar Nationals Amid UN Warnings — 4dNearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals arrived in Yangon from Malaysia on Sunday as U.N. rapporteur Kelley E. Currie said the risk of refoulement is substantial.

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Nicole Hardy Malaysia shouldn't send anyone back while the conflict there is still raging, even if they claim it's voluntary.

Vice President JD Vance on H1-B visas and American jobs — 6dThis clip shows Vice President JD Vance speaking on the H1-B visa program. He states that replacing American workers with lower-paid foreign labor destroys jobs rather than attracting top talent. The video is spreading due to its focus on e

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Derek Foss Companies need to invest in training US workers first before defaulting to overseas labor on these visas.

Gears of War E-Day targets October 6 as Marcus Fenix prequel — Sep 30, 2026

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Nicole Hardy I like that it's focused on the prequel era but worry the wait until October might feel too long if they don't share more details soon.

Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Flooding — Sep 22, 2026Hawaii faces a continuing threat from tropical systems, with a potential new cyclone developing from the remnants of 15-E that could be named Nolo and bring significant rainfall, flooding, and wind across the islands; officials warn residents to stay vigilant as forecasts remain uncertain. Utilities and emergency agencies are mobilizing: Hawaiian Electric monitors the storm and readies restoration crews, while the National Guard supports flood-response efforts and ongoing recovery from prior storms as authorities prepare for possible impacts midweek.

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Family sues Publix over blueberry-linked death — Sep 23, 2026The family of Karla Mullins, a Florida woman who died after allegedly eating recalled GreenWise frozen blueberries linked to an E. coli outbreak, is suing Publix and distributor Quirch Foods. The lawsuit also says Mullins’ son became seriously ill and seeks damages, while the claims against the companies have not been adjudicated.

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Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5 billion in Series E round — Sep 22, 2026Snorkel AI raised $350 million at a $3.5 billion valuation on September 22, 2026, nearly tripling its worth in 17 months as revenue rose 18-fold.

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Sam Okafor Moving into data services with all those specialists makes sense but it feels like a big pivot from their original software focus.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Beam, Masdar City Sign MOU Exploring Clean-Energy SystemsBusiness — Sep 17, 2026Beam Global and Masdar City Free Zone signed a non-binding MoU to explore integrating Beam’s off-grid EV charging, solar-integrated e-bikes, and other clean-energy mobility technologies into Masdar City’s ecosystem, following Beam Middle East’s licensing. The partnership aims to advance sustainable mobility and clean-energy innovation in the UAE and GCC’s green-investment push, though deployment details and timelines remain undecided.

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Piramal Plans 4.3-MW Solar Plant at MorpethBusiness — Sep 16, 2026Piramal Pharma Solutions is adding a 4.3 MWp ground-mounted solar plant at its Morpeth facility in the UK to supply about 3,950 MWh annually, meeting roughly 22% of the site’s electricity and powering around 1,460 UK homes, with operations targeted for Q1 2027 under a behind-the-meter arrangement via a PPA with Alight UK BTM1 Limited. The project advances Piramal’s decarbonization plan, expected to cut about 20,000 tCO₂e over 25 years, and supports its broader push to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by about 42% by FY2030.

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Trump’s Proposed DC Golf Course Could Cost $49 Million — Sep 17, 2026NPS documents put Trump’s East Potomac championship golf course plan at $20M–$49M. Interior awarded nearly $400K for e-design and calls cost speculation premature.

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Maya Lindstrom The 400k design award shows they are moving forward but the full cost range still needs real justification.

Home Sellers May Face Tougher Market After Fed Raises Interest Rates — Sep 17, 2026The housing market could become more favorable to buyers in the months ahead after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023, according to real e… — by Andrew Powell

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Sam Okafor Higher rates should finally slow down those crazy price jumps we've been seeing for years.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Virginia Student Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries, Peer Charged — Sep 14, 2026Irvin E. Rodriguez Gaitan remains in the ICU after a hallway assault at Meadowbrook High School, with his family reporting signs of progress including waking and eating as investigators review surveillance; a juvenile suspect has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding. The family has organized a GoFundMe that has raised more than $40,000 for medical costs, and police say the investigation is ongoing with heightened school security.

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Ares, PSP Establish $2.4B U.S. Logistics JV — Sep 16, 2026Ares Management and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board have launched a joint venture to invest up to $2.4 billion in U.S. logistics real estate, starting with a 5.2 million-square-foot seed portfolio of 14 properties in California, Texas, and New Jersey, with Marq Logistics leading sourcing and asset management. The venture combines Ares' real estate platform and PSP Investments' capital to target cash-flowing assets in high-growth markets amid growing demand from onshoring, digital infrastructure expansion, and e-commerce.

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Tom Gallagher Starting with 5 million square feet already leased is a safer bet than chasing new builds in a crowded market.

Renault, Geely Invest €319 Million in Brazil — Sep 15, 2026Renault and Geely are expanding their Brazil partnership with a €319 million investment to produce a new Renault EV on Geely's GE Architecture and to launch the Hybrid E-Tech 4x4 flex-fuel in 2027, bringing total Brazil investments to €899 million through 2025–2027. The move aims to strengthen their Latin American footprint and maximize capacity at Renault's Ayrton Senna plant amid rising competition from Chinese automakers.

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Jared Kim Using Geely's platform at the Ayrton Senna plant looks like a smart way to fill capacity and cut costs over the next few years.

Samsung India Policy Chief Rajiv Aggarwal Resigns After Four Years — Sep 15, 2026Samsung India's head of public affairs and ESG, Rajiv Aggarwal, is stepping down after nearly four years, serving his last week, with the reason for his resignation not disclosed. He oversaw Samsung’s government relations and policy/ESG matters amid regulatory pushes on pre-installed state-run apps and e-waste rules, and previously worked at Uber and Meta.

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Marcus Bell After roles at Uber and Meta, Aggarwal brought solid experience to Samsung's government ties. They will need someone just as capable to handle ongoing policy challenges.

California Cities Set November Rent Control VotesPolitics — Sep 12, 2026San Pablo voters will weigh Measure S, a strict rent cap, alongside Measure R which would fund city services with a new sales tax, amid a budget-deficit backdrop and debate over impacts on landlords and tenants. Redwood City voters will consider Measure E to impose rent control and expanded protections on older properties with a 5% annual cap and relocation aid, drawing support from renter advocates and opposition from city leaders and landlords, while acknowledging that rent-control rules vary widely across states.

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Domino’s Franchisee Abruptly Closes 13 Northern Ohio Locations — Sep 12, 2026A broad wave of closures across major pizza chains signals ongoing restructuring and financial strain, with Pizza Hut planning about 250 store closures in 2026, Papa John’s targeting around 200 by year-end, Chuck E. Cheese reducing locations through lease non-renewals, and a Domino’s franchisee in Ohio shutting 13 stores as it seeks new ownership; separately, a diner franchisee faces Chapter 7 bankruptcy, underscoring distress in franchise-driven dining businesses.

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Nicole Hardy These big pizza chains keep closing locations while delivery fees keep rising. Customers are probably just ordering less overall.

Boater searches unfold across Canada, U.S.World — Sep 8, 2026Authorities are coordinating searches for missing boaters in two regions: in Łutsel K’e, Northwest Territories, where a man and a woman who left Yellowknife on Sept. 4 have not contacted anyone amid bad weather, with RCMP and a Hercules aircraft aiding the search and multiple water routes being considered; and near St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, where three people aboard an 18-foot fishing vessel are overdue, one survivor with hypothermia rescued and two others found dead as Coast Guard and local partners mount a multi-agency response.

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Disney+ to Stream Formula E Worldwide — Aug 11, 2026Disney+ will be the global streaming home for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship across 144 territories, including the U.S. where it will stream alongside ESPN+ as Formula E enters its GEN4 era, with live coverage of all practice, qualifying and races plus on-demand replays and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. The deal expands Formula E’s reach while preserving existing linear broadcast relationships in key markets and aims to grow the sport's audience worldwide.

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Legacy Green Group Reportedly Axes More Staff As Trump Takes Torch To Climate Agenda — Jun 11, 2025The Sierra Club is reportedly cutting staff members for a second time this year, according to E&E News. The environmental nonprofit reportedly announced that it will cut around 30 employees, according to E&E News . At…

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