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Fear can ride along but never gets to drive — 12hGilbert reframes creativity as a birthright claimed by inviting ideas in, letting fear ride shotgun, and releasing imperfect work.

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Nicole Hardy I like how this treats fear as a passenger instead of the boss. Starting anyway even when it's loud has helped me finish more projects.

Ex-FBI negotiator says chasing yes fails because fear drives deals — 6hDeals stick when the other side feels safe and understood, not when you land on a fair split.

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Marcus Bell I've seen the same thing in my own negotiations where pushing for yes ignores the real concerns that make people hesitate.

Debt Bombs Are Ticking On America’s Farms1 source — 1dAmerican farmers are drowning in record debt, and federal officials fear billions more in borrowing could be slipping under the government's radar.

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Nothing is original, so steal from many sources at once — 1dMakers frozen by originality fear get a short, illustrated stack for collecting influences, making daily, and sharing unfinished work without shame.

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Marcus Bell This approach to gathering ideas from everywhere feels practical for anyone stuck on starting a project.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10, New International Versio — 2dPosted to IJR 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.

Software Industry’s $100,000,000,000 Bill Comes Due As AI Spooks Investors — 2dFears that artificial intelligence could replace traditional software are showing up in the debt market.

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Priya Raman Traditional software outfits loaded up on debt assuming endless subscriptions. AI undercutting their moat explains why investors are dumping the bonds now.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalms 27:1, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Ve — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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New Iran War Fears Send Oil Past $105 With Diesel Already Sky High1 source — 1dOil prices jumped Thursday as President Donald Trump weighs whether to restart large-scale strikes on Iran — with diesel already sitting above $6 a gallon.

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Christa Pike Unexpectedly Wakes After Botched Tennessee Execution1 source — 1dChrista Pike, the Tennessee death row inmate whose execution failed twice last week, unexpectedly regained consciousness Tuesday after her attorneys had feared she was "brain dead.… — by Andrew Powell

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French Bond Selloff Fuels Eurozone Contagion Fears — 4dThe euro hit a 17-month low below $1.12 as French 10-year yields reached their highest since 2002 and the French-German spread hit its widest since 2012.

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Marcus Bell Germany might end up shouldering more burden if the spread keeps widening like in past crises.

European stocks fall, banks hit three-month lowFinance — 1dEuropean stocks fell Thursday as banks extended losses to more than three-month lows amid a renewed bond selloff and rising concern over French debt and political risks. Higher oil prices added to fears that inflation could stay elevated and weigh on growth, while investors watched for clues on central-bank policy.

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

Cause Undetermined in Siberian Researcher’s Death — 3dAfter a laboratory researcher in Siberia died of pneumonia of unknown cause, reports raised fears of a possible pneumonic plague outbreak, including claims of quarantines and medical observation; the cause remains unconfirmed. Russian authorities say tests found no work-related pathogens, while the U.S. says it is monitoring the situation and a former CIA officer warns that any perceived cover-up could deepen distrust of Moscow amid economic and wartime strains.

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Habitat Survey Finds Housing Costs Force Cuts to Food and Care — 4dHabitat's global survey finds 75% cut expenses to afford housing—33% less on food, 13% delayed care—and nearly half fear one setback could cost their home.

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Elena Vasquez Governments and builders should focus on creating more low-cost housing before the problem gets worse.

Viral right meme targets Abdul El-Sayed over classified intelligence fears — Sep 30, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Chris Dalton Memes like this spread fast but rarely change minds on actual security vetting.

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” — Psalms 139:14, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Co — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

Texas Woman Missing After Louisiana I-10 CrashWorld — 4dAuthorities are searching for 22-year-old Christin Munn-Holliday, a Texas woman who vanished after a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 10 in Louisiana on Sept. 30. Investigators say she left the scene on foot; her family says her disappearance is out of character and fears she may have been taken.

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News Roundup Covers Local Issues, AI and PoliticsLifestyle — 4dPresident Trump announced an AI initiative while dismissing fears of an AI apocalypse, and his administration’s media restrictions and Greenland claims also drew scrutiny. Other coverage focused on Trump’s criticism of Fox News and his clash with Sen. Tom Cotton over permanent daylight saving time.

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“But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,” — Psalms 33:18, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Ex-Chiefs Johnson Fears CTE; Researchers Pursue Tests — Oct 1, 2026Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, 46, says serious memory lapses and episodes of disorientation while driving have led him to fear he has CTE, which he has suspected for years; the disease can currently be confirmed only after death, so his symptoms do not establish a diagnosis. Researchers are working on ways to detect CTE in living people, including PET scans, which could help identify those at risk and guide treatment.

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“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10, New International Versio — Sep 29, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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France-Switzerland Lake Dries Amid Record Heat — 5dRecord heat, below-average rainfall and underground fissures have left the France-Switzerland border lake Lac des Brenets almost dry, stopping its waterfall and damaging tourism. Locals fear the lake’s recurring droughts may worsen, while the remaining water is crowded with fish.

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Rachel Meyers The fish packed into that shrinking water must be under real stress with no flow left.

Election Integrity Debates Span US, GhanaPolitics — 5dAs the 2026 elections approach, concerns range from foreign interference and confidence in election safeguards to low voter turnout and California redistricting that has made a Republican-held congressional seat more favorable to Democrats. One opinion writer warns that actions by President Trump’s administration raise fears about whether it would accept a losing result in the midterms.

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“The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalms 27:1, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Ve — Sep 29, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Pope Leo urges global debate on AI risks — Sep 28, 2026Pope Leo XIV said Sept. 28, 2026, that AI expert warnings should be taken seriously and are not fake news, after Trump called the fears a hoax.

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Chris Dalton Leaders from different fields should back the Pope here and push for actual rules on AI development.