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I Questioned Transgender Ideology. Now I’m Facing Prison in France.2 sources — 1d

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Supreme Court Rejects Roy Moore’s $8.2M Verdict Appeal — 2dSupreme Court declines to hear Roy Moore's appeal to restore an $8.2M defamation verdict over a 2017 Senate ad, leaving the 11th Circuit's reversal in place.

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Sam Okafor At least this ends the long legal fight and the lower court decision holds up.

Ahmad Hardy remains sidelined for Texas A&MSports — 1dMissouri running back Ahmad Hardy remains sidelined while recovering from an offseason gunshot wound, and coach Eli Drinkwitz gave no return timeline ahead of the Texas A&M game. Jamal Roberts has stepped up in Hardy’s absence, while several Missouri defenders are also questionable with injuries.

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Trump Shifts Funding for Promotional Ads to Super PAC After Criticism — 2dTrump said Oct. 5, 2026, he will fund promotional ads through MAGA, Inc. after at least $10.1M in taxpayer spending, per AdImpact.

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Maya Lindstrom Moving the ads to MAGA Inc after the criticism shows he is trying to fix the spending issue.

Keselowski Plans 2027 NASCAR Drive After RFK Split — 4dKeselowski confident of 2027 NASCAR drive after RFK split ends five-year deal, though 'I’m not saying I’m not sweating it'; exit 'like leaving high school.'

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Dana Whitfield Keselowski still has strong results in him so I expect he'll find a solid ride in Cup or trucks for 2027.

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.

Texas A&M routs Arkansas 34-7Sports — 4dTexas A&M ended a two-game skid with a 34-7 win over Arkansas, using 231 rushing yards and a strong defensive effort to pull away after the Razorbacks’ first-quarter touchdown. Arkansas fell to 2-3 and extended its SEC losing streak to 13 games.

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Trump Says Super PAC Will Cover Cost of Patriotic TV Ads — 2dTrump said MAGA Inc. will fund at least 13 campaign-style ads, including King of the Jungle, after $10.1M in taxpayer spending.

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Marcus Bell The initial use of government funds for ads featuring Trump was a clear ethics problem no matter how they try to spin it as public service.

Nakia M. Liles Memoir Frames Healing as Accepting Past SelvesLifestyle — 4dNakia M. Liles’s debut memoir, *Pieces of Me*, traces her experiences with trauma, illness, spirituality and motherhood, arguing that healing means accepting the selves she developed to survive rather than leaving them behind. The book presents survival without forcing a neat redemption story, honoring both grief and personal growth.

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Jared Kim Healing sounds harder than just moving on, but accepting those past versions of yourself makes sense.

Dexter confronts midlife crisis and rival killers in season 2 trailer — 6dI'm older. I'm wiser. Things are gonna get messy, Dexter says as Resurrection season 2 sets an October 30 Paramount+ premiere with Brian Cox and Dan Stevens as rival killers.

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Priya Raman I wonder if the personal struggles will end up distracting Dexter from hunting effectively or sharpen his focus instead.

ConocoPhillips CEO Says Oil Price Floor Could Rise to $70 — 2dConocoPhillips CEO sees an oil floor near $70 and U.S. output approaching 14.5M bpd; global demand may not recover until 2028 or 2029.

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Flyers reportedly sign Bunting to $1.2M deal — 1dThe Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2 million contract as they seek a spark after opening the season 0-2-2. Bunting had 14 goals and 33 points in 74 games split between Nashville and Dallas last season.

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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.

Veteran college football coach Franchione dies at 75 — 1dLongtime college football coach Dennis Franchione has died at 75 after a battle with cancer. Across a 40-year career, he won more than 200 games and led TCU, Alabama, Texas A&M and other programs, helping revive TCU before its rise under Gary Patterson.

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Tullow Oil loses $196.5m Ghana tax dispute after ICC ruling — Sep 30, 2026

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Elena Vasquez Ghana needs this money for infrastructure and the ruling finally holds a big oil firm accountable.

Real Estate Investors Reports £1.3m Underlying Profit — Sep 28, 2026

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Fed Approves Isabella’s $54.6M Grand River AcquisitionFinance — 2dThe Federal Reserve approved Isabella Bank Corporation’s acquisition of Grand River Commerce and Grand River Bank, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the merger. Isabella also received approval to merge the banks and continue operating Grand River’s branches; the companies said they had obtained all required regulatory approvals.

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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.

Tyra Banks regrets Halloween: Resurrection role — 5dTyra Banks has "beef" with 2002's Halloween: Resurrection: her full death scene was cut, and the $15M film that grossed $37.6M did not boost her career.

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Rachel Meyers She probably shouldn't have listened to the agent pushing for that role.

“Happiness is a warm puppy.” — Charles M. Schulz, Creator of Peanuts — Sep 29, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Kansas State set to host No. 22 Houston — 3dKansas State hosts No. 22 Houston in a Big 12 matchup featuring a coaching reunion: Wildcats coach Collin Klein previously coached Houston quarterback Conner Weigman at Texas A&M, while former Kansas State quarterback Michael Bishop is now a Houston assistant. Houston enters after rallying past UCF, while Kansas State looks to rebound from its first loss of the season.

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Mariners’ 15 Arbitration Salaries Projected at $58.3M — 3dSeattle’s 2027 arbitration-eligible players are projected to cost about $54.4 million, excluding Bryce Miller, with Logan Gilbert leading at $15.4 million; those estimates are not settled contracts or simply new payroll costs. The figures sharpen questions about the Mariners’ spending flexibility, while Gilbert’s projected salary is cited as a reason to keep rather than trade the established starter.

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H&M Q3 Operating Profit Rises 23% — Sep 24, 2026H&M Q3 operating profit rose to 6.04 billion SEK from 4.91 billion, beating the 5.14 billion analyst forecast, as operating margin widened to 10.6%.

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Tom Gallagher The tariff boost helped but sales growth at just 1 percent still looks weak for the long term.

Mamdani Unveils NYC Antisemitism Strategy — Sep 29, 2026Mamdani unveiled NYC’s first municipal antisemitism strategy on Sept. 29, 2026, detailing $7.4M for grants and synagogue security without adopting a definition of the term.

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Marcus Bell This first citywide plan at least gets funding flowing but it feels incomplete without clearer guidelines.

Man City vows to appeal Premier League financial breaches verdict — Sep 29, 2026Man City guilty on all but one of 115 Premier League financial charges; alleged disguised funding totaled £830.69m. Appeal deadline: Oct. 2, 2026.

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Chris Dalton Man City has every right to appeal if they believe the Premier League evidence is flawed or inconsistent with past cases.

Celine Dion Performs Paris Fashion Week Runway Finale — Sep 28, 2026Céline Dion closed L'Oréal Paris's September 28, 2026, Paris Fashion Week show by performing 'I'm Alive' on the runway before the Eiffel Tower in a black gown.

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Maya Lindstrom L'Oreal picked a strong performer to end their fashion week event this year.

Megaport Secures A$978.6M AI Deals, Raises FY27 Outlook — Sep 28, 2026Megaport signed three AI contracts worth A$978.6 million, taking strategic deals since April to about A$2.3 billion. CEO Michael Reid said it is just getting started.

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Tom Gallagher Two point three billion in strategic deals since April is solid growth if they keep signing more.