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Actor Michael Douglas Denies Sex Addiction — 13hWhile Michael Douglas admits to going to rehab for alcohol addiction, he denies going to rehab for a sex addiction. “I don’t know if I slept with so many women; I don’t see it tha… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Rachel Meyers Douglas has every right to set the record straight on what he actually went to rehab for.

“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” — Augustine of Hippo, Bishop and theologian, 354–430 — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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ConocoPhillips CEO Says Oil Price Floor Could Rise to $70 — 1dConocoPhillips 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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“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” — C.S. Lewis, Author, 1898–1963 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” — Psalms 34:8, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, — 3dPosted to FaithTap 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.

Poll Shows Most Rural Voters See No Local Health Gains From Trump Policies — 6dAbout 8 in 10 rural voters say President Donald Trump’s health policies have had no effect or a negative effect on their communities, a view shared by 68% of rural voters who identify with the Make America Healthy Again movement. Some MAHA supporters see Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moving in the right direction, highlighting a gap between the administration’s agenda and its perceived local impact.

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“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” — Hebrews 11:1, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 19 — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Nicole Hardy Some days this definition helps me stay steady when everything around feels uncertain.

Canada GDP flat in July after expansion pause, August seen up 0.2% — Sep 29, 2026Canada’s GDP held flat at 0.0% in July as a southwestern Ontario refinery outage helped drag manufacturing down 0.9%; StatCan sees August up 0.2%.

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Rachel Meyers The July flat spot looks like a real slowdown in manufacturing and resources rather than a temporary blip.

Pandora Opens $150 Million Vietnam Factory — 6dPandora has opened a $150 million factory in Vietnam, its first production site outside Thailand, aiming to increase manufacturing capacity by about 50% and diversify its supply chain as it pursues growth in Asia. The company sees opportunities in Japan and a possible China recovery, while expanding its focus on more affordable, lower-emissions lab-grown diamonds.

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Nicole Hardy Pandora expanding to Vietnam should help them meet demand in Asia and avoid putting all their eggs in Thailand.

Surveys find supply chain lags may limit smart manufacturing gains — Sep 29, 2026Manufacturers see industrial AI and smart technologies as key to boosting efficiency, and one survey found production gains of 10% to 20% after adoption. But supply-chain constraints and outdated warehouse models may prevent logistics from keeping pace with modernization.

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Holiday Airfares Expected to Hit Decade HighTravel — 4dU.S. holiday airfares are at decade highs, with Thanksgiving round trips averaging $402 and Christmas $452 as higher fuel costs, strong demand and reduced flight schedules push prices up; returning from Thanksgiving on Monday or Tuesday instead of Sunday could save about $250. India is also seeing steep festive-season fare increases on some domestic routes, as strong demand, higher fuel costs and fewer flight options put pressure on prices.

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

McCartney’s Paris Show Spotlights Ocean Threats — 6dStella McCartney’s Spring/Summer 2027 Paris Fashion Week show paired ocean-inspired designs with a call to protect marine life, condemning overfishing and urging people to see sea creatures as more than food. The animal-free collection also underscored her push for sustainable alternatives and greater investment by luxury brands in responsible materials.

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Yankees, Orioles move Saturday game to Friday doubleheader — Sep 24, 2026Yankees move Saturday's Orioles game into a Friday doubleheader before CC Sabathia's number retirement as a nor'easter nears. Boone on Sunday: "We'll see."

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Derek Foss Good idea shifting the doubleheader, better to dodge that nor'easter than risk delays or worse.

China keeps ownership as loaned pandas head to Atlanta — Sep 26, 2026Xi announces two giant pandas for Zoo Atlanta within days under a 10-year lease. Beijing retains title, a fact the 1972 crowds never faced and visitors still rarely see.

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Maya Lindstrom It's good Atlanta gets the pandas, but China holding title the whole time shows it's still their property.

Trump administration says it sees no urgency in Canada trade deal — Sep 25, 2026Greer told CNBC Sept. 25 the U.S. has no urgency for a Canada deal, still getting oil, gas and potash, as 50% duties and new import bans proceed.

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Maya Lindstrom With those duties in place it's no surprise there's no rush, we're already getting the resources we want.

The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Brody Jenner Welcomes Second Daughter With Tia Blanco — Sep 26, 2026Brody Jenner and Tia Blanco welcomed Dolly Jane Jenner on September 21, 2026, after an intense but quick unmedicated labor; he said seeing the family grow from 3 to 4 is a feeling he'll never forget.

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Dana Whitfield Brody describing the jump from three to four as unforgettable makes sense, it's a real shift when a second child arrives.

BoE's Taylor Sees Weak Case for Rate Hikes — Sep 29, 2026Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said further interest rate increases are not justified unless high energy prices persist and begin driving broader inflation, pointing to limited second-round effects and signs of cooling in wages and the labor market. His cautious stance contrasts with colleagues’ warnings that inflation could become entrenched and that rates may need to rise.

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BoE Deputy Governor Sees Rate Hike Case Growing — Sep 24, 2026BoE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said a rate hike is increasingly appropriate as energy risks rise; markets price a near-certain move to 4% in November.

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Nicole Hardy A jump to 4 percent will pile extra costs onto families already stretched by mortgages.

Shareholders Sue New York Times Over Israel Coverage — Sep 23, 2026David Benger said shareholders are entitled to see whether the board was watching at all as Florida's SBA petitioned the Times for Israel-coverage records after a four-month refusal.

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Nicole Hardy If shareholders suspect bias in the Times Israel reporting, they should be able to review internal records to confirm standards are followed.

UK universities see 14% rise in antisemitic incidents, report finds — Sep 29, 2026The Community Security Trust recorded 95 antisemitic incidents involving UK universities in 2025/26, up 14% from the prior year and nearly 80% above 2022/23, though below the 272 reported in 2023/24. Most involved abuse, while the two-year report also logged six assaults, two incidents of extreme violence and 16 incidents attributed to university staff; the CST said Jewish students and staff continue to face a serious campus problem.

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Chris Dalton Staff members involved in any of these cases should face immediate investigation and discipline.

California drops charges against Stanford students over protest — Sep 21, 2026Five Stanford protesters will see felony charges dropped after paying $51,973.37 restitution—far below earlier estimates up to $1 million—and 100 hours' service each.

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Chris Dalton Dropping the charges against those Stanford students just encourages more disruptions on campus instead of enforcing the rules.

Novo Nordisk weighs direct New York listing as US revenue grows — Sep 23, 2026Novo CEO Doustdar sees advantages in a direct NYSE listing as U.S. revenue tops half of sales; shares fell almost 8% Monday, market cap about $176B from over $600B.

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Priya Raman A direct listing would cut out the ADR middleman and let Novo Nordisk tap deeper into American capital without extra layers.

Jefferies expects Nike Q1 earnings beatBusiness — Sep 28, 2026Nike heads into its fiscal first-quarter results after a steep share-price decline and ongoing challenges including weak demand and China sales; Jefferies expects revenue and earnings to beat estimates and sees the November investor day as a potential catalyst. Analysts remain divided, with other brokerages cutting price targets and the broader rating consensus at Hold, while investors are also watching the company’s dividend sustainability.

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Hawaii sees its first-ever tornado watch as Hurricane Lowell approaches6 sources — Sep 8, 2026

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