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Southampton’s Eckert Gets Suspended Ban for Spying — 3dDespite admitting spying on Oxford, Ipswich and Middlesbrough training, Eckert keeps his job under a six-week ban suspended to 2027/28 and a £28,000 fine.

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Royal Navy Sailor Charged Over Foreign Spy Allegations — 2dTeddy Young, 24, a serving Royal Navy sailor, is charged under the National Security Act with obtaining protected information intending to benefit a foreign power.

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Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Mossad, Judiciary Says — Sep 19, 2026Iran executed Hossein Pedaran for allegedly relaying Isfahan missile-site information to Mossad during the 12-day war, after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence. The case appears amid a broader rise in executions in Iran linked to the wartime period and domestic protests.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets Domestic Box-Office Record — Sep 16, 2026Spider-Man: Brand New Day hit $936.77 million domestically after 47 days to pass Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Tom Rothman said yes to another film.

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Marcus Bell Tom Rothman approving another film right after this record feels like the right call given the numbers.

Researchers Find Two New Salish Sea Spider SpeciesScience — Sep 25, 2026Researchers identified two previously unknown sea spider species in the Salish Sea, the first new species documented there in nearly a century. One has red eyes and spiny, hairlike legs, while the other was named for a nearby ancient Indigenous village; the findings add to scientists’ understanding of the region’s poorly documented marine life.

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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI EraRankingAI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.

Peacock Announces Cast for Next Traitors Season — Sep 15, 2026Peacock’s The Traitors dominated the 2026 Emmys, sweeping seven awards for the reality competition category and increasing its total Emmys to 15 as Alan Cumming collected his third consecutive host Emmy. In his speeches, Cumming praised the show’s diverse audience and urged viewers to register to vote ahead of National Voter Registration Day, with NBC signaling a continued expansion including The Traitors: New Blood spin-off.

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Apollo Eyes $20 Billion J&J Orthopedics Unit — Sep 11, 2026Apollo Global Management is poised to acquire Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes orthopedics unit for about $20 billion, a deal that would value the asset at roughly two times its sales as J&J considers a tax-free spin-off or other paths to sharpen focus on higher-growth healthcare areas. DePuy Synthes generated about $9.3 billion in 2025 revenue but trails faster-growing segments and carries thousands of hip-implant lawsuits that would influence buyer pricing.

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Marcus Bell Two times sales feels fair given the revenue but the lawsuits could still force a lower final price.

EPA Shelves Biden’s Chemical Spill Rule Until 2030 And Strips Its Climate Mandates — 18hThe Trump administration is giving thousands of facilities that store hazardous chemicals near waterways three more years to plan for worst-case spills.

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Centinel Spine Files for $100 Million IPOBusiness — 2dAfter swinging to $10.2 million in net income from a $503,000 loss, Centinel Spine filed for a NYSE IPO; one report cites a raise of up to $100 million.

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Chattanooga Sewage Spill Sends 500,000–700,000 Gallons Into CreekEnvironment — 4dA sewage overflow from aging infrastructure is sending an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 gallons of wastewater into South Chickamauga Creek, prompting closures downstream and restrictions on recreation while crews work to contain the spill. Officials plan to test water quality before reopening the area; environmental experts warn sewage can deplete oxygen and threaten aquatic life, including the endangered Chickamauga crayfish.

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Spirit Christmas plans 11 holiday stores across statesBusiness — 4dSpirit Christmas is expanding for the 2026 holiday season, with pop-up stores planned in 15 states—including Florida for the first time—and locations listed in Illinois, Tennessee and New York’s Hudson Valley. Most are expected to open in November, with offerings ranging from decorations and gifts to holiday apparel and attractions.

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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.

Spire launches first three Colorado-built satellites — Oct 2, 2026Spire Global launched the first three satellites built at its Boulder, Colorado, facility aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission, expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint for national security needs. The company says its facilities in the U.S., U.K. and Europe can produce 300 to 400 satellites annually.

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Elena Vasquez Three new ones built locally on this SpaceX flight feels like steady progress for their data business.

Spike Lee restrained after fan questions him about Palestine at Yankee Stadium — Oct 1, 2026Staff restrained Spike Lee at Yankee Stadium after a fan confrontation; video shows him shouting, "Why'd you come over to me?"

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Nicole Hardy Security did the right thing getting involved before it turned into something worse.

Tom Cruise dances in Spirit Tunnel — Sep 30, 2026Tom Cruise donned sunglasses and reenacted his Risky Business dance through The Jennifer Hudson Show Spirit Tunnel, as staff sang a Bob Seger remix, while promoting Digger.

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Churchill Spill: Horse Euthanized, Three Jockeys Hospitalized — Sep 20, 2026Lutkenhaus euthanized after catastrophic leg injury in six-horse Churchill Downs spill; three jockeys hospitalized, race declared no contest.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Fall Desserts Use Ground Tea Leaves as Unexpected Spice — Sep 13, 2026A suite of fall dessert ideas showcases a range of comforting treats, from new twists on classics like Gooey Butter Cake and apple-centered cakes to skillet cookies and cheesecake topped with seasonal garnishes. The collection also explores using tea as a spice in baking and practical tips for planning, making, and serving these cozy desserts.

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Chris Dalton Using tea in cheesecake might work better than expected if it is a strong black variety like the story suggests.

Boston Legacy scores three late goals to beat Washington Spirit 3-0 — Sep 13, 2026Boston Legacy scored three times after the 80th minute to beat second-place Washington Spirit 3-0 on Sept. 13, with Amanda Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time.

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Dana Whitfield Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time shows real finishing quality. The Spirit defense just could not close out the match.

'Oops! Page Unavailable': ABC News Mysteriously Spikes Article Alleging Trump Admin Awarded Billions to Palmer Luckey's Anduril Because of Ties to Don Jr., Eric — 1d

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Jared Kim Luckey built Anduril on solid tech, so any claim of favoritism needs real proof instead of just family connections.

Wisconsin trooper dies after I-94 pursuit fallPolitics — 3dWisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, 29, died Oct. 2 from injuries sustained when he fell from an I-94 bridge while deploying spike strips during a pursuit. A memorial cruiser is on display in Eau Claire, and the public can pay respects at Friday’s visitation in Chippewa Falls; Saturday’s funeral is private.

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“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” — Romans 5:5, New International Version Holy Bible, New — 14hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Pink Events Support Breast Cancer CausesHealth — 2dCommunities and Purdue Fort Wayne are marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink-themed events that raise funds and honor survivors and people battling the disease. Allen Community College’s Spirit of Pink donated $504 to a local cancer-support organization, while Purdue Fort Wayne expanded its longtime Pink Out into a campuswide Pink Week; a separate gala in Virginia is also fundraising to celebrate and support breast cancer champions and their families.

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Judge Dismisses Michigan Cage-Free Egg Law ChallengePolitics — 3dA federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s challenge to Michigan’s cage-free egg law, ruling that the government had not shown it was harmed and lacked standing; the court did not decide whether federal law preempts the state rules. The administration argued the law contributed to high egg prices, while state defenders and poultry and animal-welfare groups pointed to avian flu as the cause of price spikes and said producers had prepared for the requirements.

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Sausalito Home Transformation Wins 2026 Future House AwardLifestyle — 3dHome-design stories spotlight an Indian lifestyle brand’s growth, an award-winning Sausalito renovation, and a shift toward interiors that support spiritual practice and everyday routines. In Virginia, veteran interior designer Moyanne Harding is opening a store to help homeowners shape their spaces.

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Washington Needs the Tax-Reform Spirit of '861 source — 1d

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