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Flock Safety plans 270 job cuts amid backlash — 8hFlock Safety plans about 270 job cuts, 18% of its workforce, with exits due by the end of October after a September voluntary separation program.

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HSBC plans 70% cuts to UK wealth advisers — 2dHSBC plans nearly 70% cuts to UK wealth financial advisers and about half of management and specialist roles, with departures by end of October.

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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over Alleged Fraud — 10hThe Trump administration is cutting one of America's biggest tech companies out of a major green card program over alleged visa fraud.

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UK Renames East Jerusalem Consulate as Mission — 1dBritain renamed its 1839 East Jerusalem consulate the UK Mission on Oct. 8, 2026, cutting staff from 27 to 7 after Israel's closure deadline; the flag stayed flying.

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Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war with US — 1d

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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.

UPS plans 100,000 seasonal hires amid permanent job cutsBusiness — 1dUPS plans to hire about 100,000 seasonal workers for the holiday rush while cutting up to 30,000 permanent operational jobs as it scales back lower-margin Amazon deliveries. Its 2026 seasonal hiring target is 9% below last year’s, reflecting a leaner network and increased automation.

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Home Price Cuts Rise Across MarketsBusiness — 3dSellers are cutting asking prices as buyers become more selective and homes take longer to sell, with price reductions rising across the U.S. and especially common in Colorado. Agents in Australia and data from the U.K. likewise point to sellers needing to price closer to what buyers will pay, as holding out can make a sale less likely.

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Lucid Q3 Deliveries Top Production as Output Falls to Cut Inventory — 3dLucid delivered 3,806 vehicles in Q3 2026 against 2,954 produced, beating output by 852 as it cut production to clear inventory.

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Priya Raman Lucid must be seeing slower sales than expected if they're deliberately cutting output to clear stock.

Democratic Super PAC Cuts North Carolina Ad Buys As Cooper Leads Whatley — 2dDemocrats cut back on some of their advertisement spending Monday while former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper continued to lead former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race.

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FBI Counterintelligence Squads Reportedly Face Nationwide Cuts — 2dFBI counterintelligence squads have been sharply reduced, with many field offices operating at only 50% to 60% staffing and some cutting the number of squads in half. The shortages stem from shifting agents and analysts toward immigration enforcement and violent crime, raising concerns about the bureau’s ability to counter growing foreign espionage threats.

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Habitat Survey Finds Housing Costs Force Cuts to Food and Care — 3dHabitat's global survey finds 75% cut expenses to afford housing—33% less on food, 13% delayed care—and nearly half fear one setback could cost their home.

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Elena Vasquez Governments and builders should focus on creating more low-cost housing before the problem gets worse.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

PepsiCo India Posts Broad Growth as Firm Lowers Full-Year ForecastBusiness — 21hPepsiCo cut full-year core constant-currency EPS growth to 1%-2% from a 4%-6% low end after Q3 net revenue rose 5.6% to $25.27 billion, with India leading international volume gains.

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Senate Passes Housing Bill Aimed At Cutting Red Tape And Boosting Supply — 2dThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Orioles cut mascot jobs in private payroll reset — 15hBaltimore ends the dedicated Mr. Splash role and lays off the Oriole Bird performer in a business-side reshaping after a 79-win year, drawing sharp fan pushback while the club keeps the Bird Bath alive.

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Jared Kim After a 79-win season this feels like the wrong place to cut costs when the Bird and Mr. Splash helped keep families coming.

Orioles Cut Mascot Roles, Reshape StaffBusiness — 2dThe Orioles have laid off staff across several departments, including the performers behind mascots Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash, as part of organizational changes. The team says it will keep the Bird Bath fan section, while its business leadership says it plans to continue hiring for critical roles.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Review Finds Drought Raises Some Diseases While Cutting Others — 6dA review of nearly 100 studies finds drought can boost cholera, West Nile and dengue while cutting malaria and schistosomiasis, termed the drought-disease paradox.

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Rachel Meyers It's wild that drought cuts malaria cases but ramps up cholera and dengue instead. Nature always finds a way to balance things out in unexpected ways.

Pentagon to cut admiralsPolitics — Sep 29, 2026

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Porsche Unveils 2035 Strategy, Targets Sub-200,000 Break-Even — 2dPorsche aims to break even below 200,000 units and cut around 9,000 jobs under Sportwagenschmiede '35, with permanent staff secured through 2035.

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Hegseth Orders 20% Cut in Senior Officer Positions — Sep 30, 2026

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Jared Kim This kind of cut risks losing too much institutional knowledge right when global tensions are rising.

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.

James Gunn Confirms Writing Next Film — 4dGunn on Threads: “Already in it.” He’s writing his next film while Superman: Man of Tomorrow’s cut finishes; theaters July 9, 2027.

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Tom Gallagher He ought to name the new film soon so fans can get excited about something besides the 2027 date.

Lindt cuts sales forecastBusiness — Sep 29, 2026

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Carney plans first dedicated Türkiye visit to cut US trade reliance — 2dCarney will make the first dedicated Canadian PM bilateral visit to Türkiye Oct. 21-23, 2026, to expand trade after free-trade talks launched with Erdoğan in July.

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Costco Adds Member Perks, Cuts Kirkland PricesBusiness — 5dCostco is reinforcing the value of its paid memberships by cutting prices on select Kirkland products and expanding benefits such as prescription savings and pharmacy pickup options. Members can also use services ranging from travel deals to car buying, though some have criticized the loss of popular perks such as Costco Next and credit-card extended warranties.

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