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Edinburgh Zoo Red Panda Bruce Has Tooth Removed, Returns Healthy — Sep 24, 2026Edinburgh Zoo’s 11-year-old red panda, Bruce, was anesthetized after keepers noticed he had stopped eating; veterinarians removed a troublesome tooth, found him otherwise healthy and returned him to his habitat.

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Sam Okafor Zoo did right spotting he quit eating, shows they watch these animals close.

Florida pension fund petitions court for New York Times editorial records — Sep 23, 2026Florida’s retirement system and a conservative shareholder group ask a New York court to force The New York Times to show whether its board oversees the editorial standards it sells to investors.

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Dana Whitfield This push for internal records feels like a partisan move to harass the paper rather than address real oversight issues.

NPR Culture Editor Rose Friedman Dies at 38 — Sep 19, 2026NPR culture editor Rose Friedman died of cancer at 38; she asked that helping expand paid parental leave appear near the top of her own obituary.

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Cellectis Exits Two CAR-T Programs, Advances Gene Editing — Sep 14, 2026Cellectis announced a strategic transformation to become an in vivo gene editing company, shifting resources to two lead programs HEAL-101 and HEAL-201 for severe dyslipidemias and exiting lasme-cel and eti-cel to extend its cash runway into the second half of 2028, while realigning its operating model around the in vivo pipeline. Phase 1 data are planned for HEAL-101 in the second half of 2027 and for HEAL-201 in the first half of 2028, with ongoing cell therapy partnerships and a September 14 conference call to discuss updates.

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Dana Whitfield Exiting the CAR-T candidates to reach 2028 cash runway is understandable but leaves them with pretty distant phase 1 readouts.

Five Wisconsin Women, Ages 75-106, DieLifestyle — 2dEdite Kroll, a literary agent who championed children’s books and human rights, died at 87; four Wisconsin women also died: Valerie Kay Kinney, a longtime medical assistant; Susan Webb, a beloved Kenosha crossing guard; Florence Klappa, a 106-year-old homemaker; and MaryLou Rinke, remembered for baking, crafts and family.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Art exhibitions span communities in Britain, USEntertainment — 3dEdinburgh primary pupils created 28 heritage-inspired artworks for a show marking 30 years of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, while Knoxville’s Lilienthal Gallery presents contemporary work echoing Impressionism and London’s Paul Smith Space features Keith Ashley’s paintings exploring flowers, decay and urban life. In Scotland, a community photo exhibition portrays about 100 West Linton residents in familiar settings, and East Linton’s long-running annual art exhibition showcases work by local artists.

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Beth Warden Named KCAU News Director5 sources — 4dKCAU in Sioux City, Iowa, has named Beth Warden its news director, overseeing newsroom leadership, editorial strategy and digital growth. Warden previously worked as an investigative journalist and held radio and newsroom leadership roles.

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“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” — Thomas Edison, Inventor, 1847–1931 — 1dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Wyoming Expands Big-Game Carcass Dumpsters to Curb CWDEnvironment — 4dWyoming is expanding its free big-game carcass dumpster program, adding locations and extending availability to help hunters dispose of remains legally and limit the spread of chronic wasting disease. Hunters may leave remains at the harvest site after removing edible meat, but carcasses taken elsewhere for processing must go to an approved dumpster or landfill.

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2026 Voter Registration and Voting Deadlines — Sep 30, 2026Early voting and voter-registration deadlines for the 2026 midterms vary by state, with voting already underway in some places. Edina residents can vote early in person at City Hall on Oct. 31, but must use their assigned polling place on Election Day.

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“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” — Thomas Edison, Inventor, 1847–1931 — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

Taylor Swift Announces Four-Song Showgirl Encore — Sep 22, 2026Taylor Swift has announced The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, a four-track deluxe edition arriving September 25 that includes the new single Patient Zero, following the original Life of a Showgirl release; the project is framed as gratitude and expansion of the acclaimed album, with Swift teasing the four added songs across social posts and interviews.

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Taylor Swift Releases 'Patient Zero' on Toxic Love — Sep 25, 2026Taylor Swift says her new song “Patient Zero,” from the expanded edition of The Life of a Showgirl, was inspired by a friend whose ex’s new girlfriend sought advice about troubling behavior. The song adopts the perspective of someone who has survived a toxic relationship and can recognize its warning signs, offering support to the next person affected.

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Vertropic Publishes Paid Placement Disclosure PolicyBusiness — Sep 26, 2026Vertropic has introduced a disclosure policy for paid press-release placements, requiring publisher sponsorship labels to remain visible and prohibiting the company from presenting paid distribution as editorial endorsement. It also says it will describe placements as “published on,” disclose the exact domains, and identify whether they are indexed by search engines.

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Rachel Meyers Requiring exact domain names and search indexing details could help readers judge how far these placements spread.

RedBird Becomes Lead Investor in Puck at $250 Million Valuation — Sep 24, 2026RedBird Capital has taken a controlling investment in subscription news publisher Puck, valuing the company at about $250 million. Puck’s leaders say the funding will support hiring, expansion and acquisitions without changing its strategy or editorial independence, though RedBird’s media-industry ties have drawn attention given Puck’s coverage of companies in the sector.

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Tom Gallagher RedBird's stake might bring needed cash for growth, but their media connections make me wonder if Puck's coverage will stay truly independent.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Rare RWB Porsche and High-Mileage 911 Among Five Collector Cars Listed — Sep 20, 2026Across five notable classics, buyers are paying six-figure sums for especially rare or well-documented machines: a Nakai-built RAUH-Welt Begriff 964 commands six-figure attention with estimates around $130,000–$230,000, a clean 1982 Porsche 911 SC sits in the $70k range, and a 992 GT3 RS with Weissach and Manthey packages is valued around $380k–$480k with $425k likely close. Meanwhile, low-mileage 2005 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Copperhead editions are fetching roughly $60k–$75k, and a 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible is trading in the $210k–$235k region with recent sales showing similar strength for top-condition examples.

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Dana Whitfield A low-mileage Copperhead Viper at 60k feels like better value than the new GT3 RS.

Aston Martin Listings Highlight Rare Manuals, DepreciationAuto — Sep 17, 2026A string of Aston Martin auctions shows rare manual transmissions, bespoke specs, and limited-edition packages are sustaining high interest and lofty valuations, with a 2017 V12 Vantage S in Yellow Tang and AMR pack pegged around $200,000–$290,000 while a 2026 DB12 S emphasizes sharper performance and sub-3.4 second 0–60 times; meanwhile, a low-mileage 2021 Vantage with a dog-leg manual is listed near $110,000–$145,000, and Volante/DB12 examples show six-figure private-sale ranges around $180,000–$210,000.

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Après les Clés Launches French Home-Renovation Platform — Sep 12, 2026Après les Clés has launched a French-language editorial platform at apreslescles.fr focused on practical questions after buying, owning, or upgrading a home, covering permits, budgets, diagnostics, and subsidies to guide readers through costs, financing, and regulatory steps. The platform aims to simplify planning and highlight energy-efficiency subsidies and financing options for property renovations.

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Derek Foss I hope the financing details include realistic examples rather than just general advice on energy upgrades.

Burger Restaurants Expand Across US MarketsBusiness — 3dSeveral burger businesses are expanding: In-N-Out is opening a new Stockton restaurant, while Small Town Burger won approval to operate in Gloucester. In Fredericksburg, chef Daniel Perron is launching a weekday Locavore Burger lunch concept featuring locally sourced ingredients and vegetarian options.

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Dolly Parton’s Five-Layer Casserole Uses Pantry Staples — 4dDolly Parton shared a love of hearty, unfussy Southern cooking, including her mother’s chicken and dumplings, which she often made for cast and crew. Her five-ingredient layered casserole—made with ground beef, potatoes, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers—reflects the same practical, crowd-pleasing approach to comfort food.

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Cookie Recipes, New Businesses Mark Fall SeasonLifestyle — 5dAs fall and holiday baking season approaches, recipe guides encourage testing cookie favorites early and offer practical advice such as weighing ingredients, using scoops and browning butter. Cookie creativity also extends beyond home baking: sisters in Bermuda have launched a small-batch cookie business, while a Culver City bakery is drawing attention for unusual flavors.

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Costco Faces $5 Million Sugar-Free Labeling LawsuitBusiness — Oct 1, 2026Costco faces a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging its Kirkland Signature Hydration Electrolyte Drink Mix is misleadingly marketed as “sugar-free” because it lists allulose, a monosaccharide, as its first ingredient. Although the FDA permits allulose to be excluded from certain nutrition-label sugar counts, the plaintiff says the marketing misled shoppers and seeks damages and changes to the labeling.

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Greece Plans Return of Tsar Samuel’s RemainsWorld — Sep 29, 2026Greece and Bulgaria have reached an agreement to return the remains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria after years of negotiations. As part of a broader cultural exchange, Bulgaria is expected to return Greek religious relics taken during the world wars.

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Five UK and Irish Towns Offer Distinctive AttractionsTravel — Sep 30, 2026Travelers seeking alternatives to major cities can explore distinctive towns across Britain and Ireland: Scotland’s Bo’ness pairs Firth of Forth trails with steam trains and historic sites, while Killarney offers access to Ireland’s first national park alongside lively shops and pubs. England’s Hebden Bridge blends Victorian streets and arts culture with outdoor escapes, car-free Hawkshead provides medieval heritage in the Lake District, and Margate combines sandy beaches with galleries and vintage seaside character.

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