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Spotify Renews Multiyear Joe Rogan Podcast Deal — 7hJoe Rogan has renewed his multiyear licensing partnership with Spotify, where his show will remain available alongside other platforms. The agreement also includes advertising sales, as Spotify says the podcast remains a major draw with a large global audience.

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Nestlé signs NBA deal across 21 markets — 1dNestlé signed its largest-ever international brand marketing deal with the NBA for Milo, Nescau and Nesquik across 21 markets from January 1, 2027.

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NYT: By Golly, Angela Paxton May Be Closing the Deal in Texas2 sources — 1d

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GlobalFoundries to Ramp U.S. Interposer Output for TSMC in 2028 — 7hGlobalFoundries reaches a $2 billion, five-year TSMC deal to make silicon interposers in New York, with volume production set to ramp in the first half of 2028.

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Brink’s Wins UK CMA Backing for Planned NCR Atleos DealBusiness — 11hThe U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has accepted in principle Brink’s proposal to sell NoteMachine/TestLink UK to address competition concerns over its planned acquisition of NCR Atleos, avoiding a Phase 2 review if the divestiture is completed. Brink’s says the deal remains on track to close in early 2027 and maintains its expectation of $200 million in annual cost synergies within three years of closing.

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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.

Google Nears Billion-Dollar Nuclear Power Deal for AI — 2dGoogle nears $1B+ Constellation nuclear deal for AI power—third Big Tech move after Amazon and Microsoft—and could announce this week, Bloomberg reports.

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Sam Okafor Constellation reviving nuclear capacity is a solid move, though I hope it doesn't lead to higher rates for regular customers down the line.

BBC reports US, Lebanon shelter wanted Syrian generalWorld — 15hBBC and NPR find Bassam al-Hassan, Assad's chemical-weapons overseer under U.S. sanctions, sheltered and paid in Lebanon in a U.S.-linked deal over the Austin Tice case.

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Manus Raises $500M After China Blocks Meta Deal — 14hManus raised more than $500 million in its first funding round since Chinese regulators blocked Meta’s planned $2 billion acquisition, with Boyu Capital and IDG Capital leading the investment and existing backers also participating. The company did not disclose its valuation, though reports put it near $4 billion, as it resumes operating independently and develops AI-agent products.

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UVM unions reach tentative deal, averting strikeHealth — 2dUniversity of Vermont Medical Center and unions representing more than 3,000 support and technical staff reached a tentative two-year contract agreement, averting a possible strike authorized by members last week. The deal still requires a membership vote scheduled for Oct. 7–11; its terms have not been released.

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Huawei, Qualcomm Announce Multiyear 5G, AI Patent Deal — 3dHuawei and Qualcomm announced a multiyear 5G, AI and networking patent deal on Oct. 5, 2026; Huawei said licensing value will top $6.9 billion after close.

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Dana Whitfield Six billion dollars in licensing fees is a huge sum, but it might still be cheaper than endless court fights over the same tech.

Lions, LaPorta End Contract Talks; Deal Deferred — 4dLions and Sam LaPorta broke off contract talks after a Friday-Saturday push failed; any deal waits until the offseason so he can focus on the field, per Rapoport.

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Nicole Hardy The Lions probably should have locked him in sooner but waiting until offseason avoids any distractions for the team.

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

Flock Deal Pulls Back Curtain On 20 Small-Town Cameras Wired Into Nationwide Network — 8hThe fine print behind 20 surveillance cameras in northern West Virginia points to a reach far beyond county lines.

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Trump says Iran must sign deal or it ‘won’t exist any longer’ — 6dPresident Donald Trump said if Iran does not sign a peace deal with the U.S., it “won’t exist any longer.” “Now I have to make a decision. They’ll either sign a very fair deal, or… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell Trump's tough talk on Iran might push for a deal, but threatening a nation's existence risks sparking unnecessary conflict.

Apollo reportedly submits nonbinding bid for Uniper — 1dApollo submitted a non-binding bid for Uniper, the German utility Berlin rescued with €13.5 billion in 2022, in a deal that could value it at about €10 billion.

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Cenovus to Acquire Athabasca Oil in C$5.7 Billion Deal — 3dCenovus agreed to buy Athabasca Oil in a C$5.7 billion cash-and-stock deal, adding about 45,000 barrels a day and long-life Alberta oilsands reserves, with a December 2026 close eyed.

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Dana Whitfield Increased thermal production from this merger could help the companies compete better.

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.

Arteta Signs Arsenal Contract Extension Through 2030 — 1dArteta signs Arsenal deal through 2030 after the 2025-26 Premier League title; The Times reports a £20m-a-year salary, doubling his pay.

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Hardywood Acquires Starr Hill, Uniting Virginia’s Largest BreweriesBusiness — 1dRichmond-based Hardywood has acquired Charlottesville-area Starr Hill in an all-equity deal, bringing Virginia’s two largest craft brewers together. Both brands, teams, brewing sites and taprooms will continue operating, with Starr Hill’s owners taking a minority stake in Hardywood.

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Hornets Nearing $200M Brandon Miller Extension — 3dThe Charlotte Hornets are reportedly making progress toward a long-term extension with Brandon Miller, with projections putting the deal above $200 million. Miller is considered among the strongest candidates to sign before the deadline; if no deal is reached, he would become a restricted free agent, allowing Charlotte to match other teams’ offers.

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Florida Seeks Court Order Limiting Meta Teen Use — 1dFlorida AG Uthmeier on Oct. 7, 2026, asked a Pasco court to lock Meta under-14 users out in 30 days and cap teens at two hours after rejecting an up-to-$18B deal; filing cites chats calling IG 'a drug.'

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US Treasury warns foreign banks of Iran sanctions — 3dOn Oct. 6, 2026 U.S. Treasury warned foreign banks they can face sanctions without notice for any dealings with Iranian institutions and must cut those ties at once.

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Dana Whitfield This pressure on foreign banks should make it much harder for Iran to keep moving money around undetected.

Prime Video to Stream Emmys Live for Free Starting in 2027 — 2dPrime Video will stream the Emmys live free worldwide from September 2027 under a six-year deal, ending decades of network rotation after a 6.7 million-viewer 2026 show.

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Westbrook Develops Series on Smith and Jazzy Jeff — 2dWestbrook Studios and The Malar Group are developing “215,” a scripted series about Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s rise from teenage friends in late-1980s Philadelphia to hip-hop stars. The project will follow their pursuit of a record deal amid the city’s growing hip-hop scene and is the first title in the companies’ film and television partnership.

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Atlanta Dream plans 2027 move to State Farm Arena — 2dThe Atlanta Dream will move all 25 home games to State Farm Arena in 2027 under a multiyear deal, leaving 3,500-seat Gateway Center after three straight sold-out seasons.

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Seneca Nation Claims Compact Deal; New York Disputes — 3dThe Seneca Nation says it has reached an agreement in principle with New York on a new gaming compact that would end state revenue-sharing payments, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office says negotiations are ongoing and no deal has been reached. The uncertainty has alarmed local officials in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Salamanca, which rely on casino revenue-sharing funds.

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