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Maduro, Wife Expected to Face New US Torture Charges — 1dU.S. prosecutors may charge Maduro and Flores as soon as Thursday over alleged torture of more than a dozen Americans held in Venezuelan prisons.

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Memorials, Protests Held Across Israel On The Third Anniversary Of Terror Attack1 source — 22hOn the three-year anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, events were held at over 400 different sites throughout Israel.

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BBC, Channel 4 Discuss Potential Operations Tie-UpBusiness — 1dBBC and Channel 4 held government talks on a joint venture pairing Channel 4 ads, E4 and Film4 with BBC's UKTV, short of a full merger.

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Trump says he could harm Clinton, Biden, Obama — 1dTrump said he "could've done very bad things" to Clinton, Biden and Obama, held back out of respect for the presidency, then said after two impeachments he can "do whatever I want."

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Sainsbury’s, Morrisons held multibillion-pound merger talks — 3dSainsbury's walked away in February 2026 from merger talks with Morrisons held from November 2025; a combination would hold 23.6% of the grocery market, below Tesco's 27.8%.

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Derek Foss Morrisons debt load makes this a risky idea anyway, better they walked away before regulators stepped in.

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.

Judge Orders DHS to Return Arizona Man Held in Equatorial Guinea — 21hA federal judge ordered the Trump administration to secure Ahmed Soliman’s release from detention in Equatorial Guinea and facilitate his return to the United States, finding his deportation violated due process. Soliman, a gay Egyptian-born man, has reportedly faced abuse and incommunicado detention; the ruling highlights concerns about the administration’s use of third-country deportations.

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Major Election Forecaster Shifts Kansas Senate Race To Toss Up For Seat Dems Haven’t Held Since FDR — 1dCook Political Report, a prominent elections forecaster, shifted the Kansas Senate race Tuesday from leaning Republican to a "toss up."

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Kashmiri Filmmaker Detained by ICE at DullesWorld — 2dKashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh was detained by ICE at Dulles Airport on Sept. 24 while traveling to a Washington panel, according to friends and supporters, and is being held in Virginia. He has filed a federal habeas petition; supporters say he has a pending immigration application and valid work authorization, claims authorities have not confirmed.

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RBA warns AI slump could hit Australian spendingFinance — 2dAustralia’s AI investment boom could add to near-term inflation, limiting the Reserve Bank’s room to ease policy as productivity gains take time to materialize. Separately, RBA analysis warns that a sharp AI-stock downturn could erode household wealth and consumer spending, with exposure largely held through superannuation and overseas equities.

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Braves’ Sale Expected to Start NLDS Game 3 — 3dWeiss held Sale for an NLDS Game 2 bullpen game; Braves won 3-2 to tie 1-1, and the 37-year-old ace (14-9, 2.16 ERA) starts Game 3 against Yamamoto.

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Dana Whitfield Weiss was smart to hold Sale back for a fresh Game 3 start, the bullpen handled Game 2 perfectly to tie it up.

Indonesia Court Rejects Challenge to Gibran’s Education Credentials — 2dIndonesia’s Constitutional Court rejected a petition to disqualify Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, saying it could not overturn his election after he had taken office. The court noted the case provided no convincing evidence that he held a senior-high-school-equivalent diploma and said other institutions must address his eligibility.

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

Six Ebola Cases Reported in M23-Held Congo — Oct 1, 2026Six new Ebola cases, including four people who died before testing, were reported in AFC/M23-controlled eastern Congo, with all linked to a transmission chain originating in government-held Butembo. The wider outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people among 8,300 confirmed cases, while insecurity and community mistrust are hindering efforts to contain it.

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Yemen Offensive Targets Houthi Red Sea CoastWorld — 4dYemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government has launched a major military campaign to retake territory held by Iran-backed Houthi forces and restore state authority across the country. The announcement follows intensified fighting and recent strikes on Houthi positions.

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Bahrain Grand Prix start held at Sepang over thunderstorm and safety checks — 4dThe Bahrain GP start at Sepang was delayed after a thunderstorm hit with cars already on the grid; the medical car reported significant standing water and no new start time was set.

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Jared Kim They should delay as long as needed with that much standing water reported. Safety has to come first even if it ruins the schedule.

Ohio Supreme Court Shields ODOT From LiabilityPolitics — 2dThe Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the state Department of Transportation cannot be held liable for Marquise Byrd’s 2017 death after a teenager dropped a sandbag from an unfenced portion of a Toledo bridge under reconstruction. The court said the decision not to install temporary protective fencing was a discretionary policy choice, reversing a lower court ruling that had allowed Byrd’s mother’s lawsuit to proceed.

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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.

Trump Rallies Ohio in Tight Senate Race — 5dOutside Trump's Vandalia rally, 19-year-old Jonathan Smith held a sign reading "Where are my lower gas prices?" as the president stumped for Sen. Jon Husted.

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Marcus Bell Brown has a point about wealthy interests but Husted seems more likely to actually deliver results for regular workers.

Amro Warns Asia Faces AI Correction Risks — 3dAMRO's Oct. 5, 2026 report warns Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Korea face AI correction risks after driving two-thirds of global AI-related trade growth; 2026 growth held at 4.1%.

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Marcus Bell Those countries need to diversify now instead of counting on continued AI export gains.

Community Festivals Planned, Held Across Four CitiesEntertainment — 3dCommunities in Penfield, Atlanta and Gainesville are hosting public outdoor music and neighborhood events featuring local performers and activities. The events also support charitable or community-focused organizations, including the Mac Miller Fund and Veterans Outreach Center, the Atlanta Music Project and Community Spring.

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16-Year-Old Charged as Adult Appears in CourtWorld — 2dSixteen-year-old Antonio Johnson is charged as an adult with first-degree intentional homicide in the Oct. 1 fatal shooting of 15-year-old Rashied Schuelke in La Crosse. Johnson appeared in court and was held on a $1 million cash bond; his mother and brother were also arrested on allegations of helping him evade police.

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Florida Falls 45-17, Baugh Apologizes to Sumrall — 3dAfter Florida’s 45-17 loss to Missouri, running back Jadan Baugh apologized to coach Jon Sumrall for being held to 13 rushing yards on 12 carries. Sumrall praised Baugh for taking responsibility but said the team—including the coaching staff and offense—failed to support him, as Florida looks to rebound against South Carolina.

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Suicide Prevention Efforts Span Communities, AgenciesHealth — 3dCommunities and public agencies are advancing suicide prevention through student-led school programs, statewide plans and cross-sector partnerships aimed at making support easier to find and reducing stigma. A California state prison also held a joint awareness walk for staff and incarcerated people, emphasizing open conversations and reaching out for help.

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Pinterest names Amazon executive James Dibbo as CFO effective October 26 — 3dPinterest named longtime Amazon finance executive James Dibbo as CFO, effective Oct. 26, 2026, succeeding Julia Brau Donnelly, who will advise the company through the end of the month. Dibbo previously oversaw finance for Amazon businesses including advertising and entertainment and held finance leadership roles at P.F. Chang’s, Tesco and BT Group.

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Priya Raman Replacing Donnelly with someone who also knows retail like Tesco could tighten Pinterest's costs.

Tyler Adams Reclaims USMNT Captaincy for 2030 Cycle — 5dPochettino named Tyler Adams USMNT captain on Oct. 2, 2026, for the 2030 cycle, 16 hours before USA-Mexico; Adams returns to the role he held as youngest 2022 World Cup captain.

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Priya Raman Naming him captain hours before Mexico shows Pochettino wants steady leadership right away.

Frontline Breach Exposes Staff Data in Five DistrictsTech — 2dA third-party software vulnerability in Frontline Education exposed information held for school districts, including employee Social Security numbers and, in some cases, student data; several Upstate South Carolina districts are notifying families and staff, while Greenville County Schools says its systems were not breached. The scope remains unclear, and a cybersecurity expert advises affected families to consider credit freezes and watch for scams.

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