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Army Activates Indo-Pacific Task Force at Fort CarsonWorld — 5dThe Army activated the 4th Multi-Domain Task Force at Fort Carson, where it is expected to grow from about 900 soldiers to 2,100. Focused on the Indo-Pacific, the unit will coordinate long-range fires and capabilities including air defense, cyber, space and electronic warfare to deter adversaries and support joint forces.

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Trump to Create AI Force Modeled on Space Force — Sep 19, 2026Trump posted Saturday he is forming an AI Force modeled on Space Force and will name an AI czar, saying only High I.Q. individuals need apply and vowing not to stifle growth.

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Maya Lindstrom Using current laws for bad actors while pushing growth seems smarter than creating fresh regulations.

UN extends Haiti gang suppression force mandate to 2027 — Sep 29, 2026The U.N. Security Council extended the Gang Suppression Force’s mandate in Haiti through March 31, 2027, aiming to curb gang violence and create conditions for elections. Supporters say the force offers a different approach, but abstaining nations and critics raised concerns about its effectiveness, funding and staffing, as well as the risks of foreign intervention.

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China reports super El Niño formed — 5dChina’s climate center says a super El Niño formed in September 2026 and could become the strongest on record, peaking in late autumn or early winter. Forecasters warn it may bring significant regional weather impacts, including heavier-than-normal rains and flash-flood risks in the Horn of Africa, while Oman anticipates rainfall patterns varying by region through the coming months.

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School Staff Face Indictments in Ohio, VirginiaPolitics — Oct 6, 2026In Cincinnati, assistant principal Steven Barton faces additional sexual-battery and grooming charges tied to four more students, on top of charges involving a 16-year-old; prosecutors allege he used his school position to access and exploit students. In Virginia’s Albemarle County, former school employee Michael Swiney faces nine additional sexual-abuse charges after three more children came forward, while three current or former district administrators were indicted separately over alleged failures to report suspected child abuse.

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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.

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” — Colossians 3:13, New International Version Holy Bible, New Internation — 6dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” — Colossians 3:13, New International Version Holy Bible, New Internation — Sep 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Tropical Storm Hanna Forms, No Land Threat — Sep 28, 2026Tropical Storm Hanna formed over the central subtropical Atlantic, east-northeast of Bermuda, with winds near 45 mph. Forecasters expect little strengthening and no threat to land, with no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

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Elena Vasquez Bermuda should stay clear of this one if it stays weak and drifts north like they say.

Tropical Storm Polo Forms Off Mexico With Rapid Strengthening Forecast — Sep 21, 2026NHC forecasts Tropical Storm Polo, at 40 mph off southwestern Mexico, could reach major-hurricane intensity by midweek.

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Nicole Hardy Parallel track means the surf and flooding risks will linger for days along that stretch of shoreline.

Meloni Plans School Veil Ban, Foreign-Pupil Caps — Sep 20, 2026Meloni announced to a standing ovation in Rome a school ban on burqas and niqabs, a cap on foreign students per class, and Italian lessons for some parents.

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Derek Foss Capping foreign pupils per class risks separating them instead of fixing integration issues at the root.

Israeli Forces Raid West Bank Town, Surround Mosque — Sep 20, 2026Israeli forces raided Biddu in the West Bank, surrounded the Abdullah bin Jaber Mosque during Asr prayers after a shooting near Halamish that killed an Israeli settler, with the suspect, Qadri Samara, a Biddu resident and former prisoner, wounded and later detained at a Ramallah hospital. The incidents are part of a wider surge in Israeli raids and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank since the Gaza war began in 2023.

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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.

Iran Shuts French Embassy-Affiliated Center in Tehran — Sep 20, 2026Iranian authorities shut down a French language center affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran, accusing it of operating without a license and engaging in activities deemed contrary to national security and Islamic culture, including identifying networks and facilitating the departure of skilled Iranians. The move occurs amid a broader crackdown on foreign-linked entities and efforts to tighten oversight of foreign influence in Iran.

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Jared Kim Shutting language centers won't stop skilled people from leaving if the real problems at home aren't fixed.

Utah Flash Floods Strand Runners, Cancel UltramarathonWeather — 4dHeavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Rachel’s remnants threatened Utah with flash flooding, damaging winds and debris flows, prompting flood and wind alerts. Flooding already stranded ultramarathon runners near Moab and forced the race’s cancellation, while forecasters warned of rapid river rises, especially near burn scars.

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Former Michigan inmate sues over alleged birth filmingHealth — 1dNatalie Forrest has filed a federal lawsuit alleging Michigan corrections officers used body cameras to record her during labor, childbirth and postpartum care while she was in custody at a hospital. The suit names five officers and senior prison officials and seeks damages, alleging the recordings violated her privacy and caused lasting emotional harm; the state had not responded to one outlet’s request for comment.

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Rain Cancels Practice, Qualifying Across NASCAR Charlotte Weekend — 4dRain from the storm system disrupted NASCAR’s Charlotte weekend, first forcing schedule changes and then canceling practice and qualifying for both the O’Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series. Both races remained scheduled, with starting lineups set by NASCAR’s rulebook formula and Kyle Larson leading the Cup field.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Ethiopia Approves New Cabinet, Names 62 State Ministers — 6dEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed named 62 state ministers across 22 ministries as he forms his government for a new five-year term. Key cabinet changes include Fitsum Assefa Adela as finance minister, Mohammed Edris as defense minister and former Ethio Telecom chief Frehiwot Tamiru as innovation and technology minister.

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Report Details Foreign-Linked NGOs Shaping National Parks Policy Via Lawsuits — 3dPick the most trusted part of our government. Like many, you might say the national parks. After all, they are not seemingly political or controversial. They’re beloved. And rightfully so.

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Dana Whitfield It's troubling if foreign-linked groups are steering national park rules through endless lawsuits instead of open debate.

Verstappen, Hamilton criticize Singapore sprint format — 3dMax Verstappen won the Singapore F1 sprint on Oct. 10, 2026, then said Formula 1 should not host sprints at tracks where drivers cannot pass.

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Sam Okafor Verstappen makes sense here since Singapore has always been tough for overtaking so a sprint just turns into a procession.

Xbox Forms XP Division to Expand Game Franchises — 5dXbox launched XP on Oct. 8, 2026 under former Mojang president Kayleen Walters to extend franchises into film, TV, products, partnerships and live experiences.

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Five Concerts Scheduled Across Canada, UK, USEntertainment — Oct 5, 2026Upcoming benefit concerts will raise money for a Moose Jaw community center, Diabetes Canada, the Army Benevolent Fund and a Texas children’s cancer clinic, featuring local country acts, a Foreigner-and-Journey tribute, the Band of the Welsh Guards and the Eli Young Band. The events pair live music with support for community programs, people affected by diabetes, military families and children receiving cancer care.

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“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” — Ephesians 4:32, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright — 6dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Antonelli could clinch F1 title in Austin — Oct 4, 2026Kimi Antonelli’s 84-point lead puts the 2026 Formula One title within reach as early as the U.S. Grand Prix, though he cannot clinch in Singapore and Lewis Hamilton remains mathematically in contention. Mercedes’ reliability failures could still reshape the race, while Martin Brundle questioned Toto Wolff’s neutrality without alleging favoritism; former Ferrari driver René Arnoux predicted Antonelli would win the championship.

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White House clip shows largest new US shipyard on former abandoned site — Oct 6, 2026The clip shows the largest new shipyard in the United States with President Donald J. Trump noting that less than two years ago the site was abandoned and forgotten but is no longer. The footage is circulating amid interest in domestic indu

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