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Meloni Seeks EU Voice Trademark Against AI Clones — 3dGiorgia Meloni filed Oct. 5, 2026 to trademark a four-second clip of her saying “Io sono Giorgia Meloni” twice at the EUIPO against AI voice clones.

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Nicole Hardy I doubt a trademark will really prevent deepfakes since they're already hard to control online.

TuteeHUB Launches Platform Linking Education Resources To Paid GigsTech — 5dTuteeHUB has launched a platform combining educational resources and question banks with professional profiles, networking, and gigs intended to help users turn new skills into income. The service is available through Android and iOS apps and online community channels.

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Rachel Meyers Not sure if the gigs will pay enough to make it worth the time compared to established platforms.

India Regulator Probes Apple Over iOS 18 Warranty — Sep 15, 2026India's CCPA escalated a detailed Apple probe on July 29, 2026 over iOS 18; an iPhone 15 screen repair runs 27,900 rupees, over a third of retail price.

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Chris Dalton Apple should lower its repair prices in India instead of making consumers pay over a third of the phone cost for basic fixes after iOS 18.

2026 Sports Slate Features NFL, MLB, CollegeSports — Sep 11, 2026Sports and entertainment updates include ManningCast: Heist kickoff with a star-studded lineup and the 2026-27 schedule, plus Minnesota Star Tribune’s varsity livestreams and streaming options for regional games, and a detailed Iowa-Iowa State preview with statistical notes and streaming details. The week’s results feature the Pirates edging the Cubs 4-3 with an upcoming homestand, the Steelers’ 20-13 win, and Robinhood’s disclosure on the risks and participating venues for event-contract trading.

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Iowa Loses 31-14 to Ohio State — 5dIowa coach Kirk Ferentz said the Hawkeyes must clean up costly mistakes after their first loss of the season, a 31-14 defeat to Ohio State. Iowa now faces a short week before Friday’s road game at Washington, with quarterback Hank Brown listed as questionable.

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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.

Iowa QB Brown Questionable for Washington Game — 3dIowa quarterback Hank Brown has a sprained AC joint after leaving the loss to Ohio State and remains questionable for Friday’s game at Washington, despite making progress and throwing in practice. Coach Kirk Ferentz said Iowa won’t count on Brown being available, leaving backup Jeremy Hecklinski prepared to start.

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Iowa Coach Ferentz Dismisses West Coast Travel ConcernsSports — 5dIowa coach Kirk Ferentz brushed off concerns about the team’s Friday trip to Washington, saying travel is no excuse. He also said Iowa is working to improve its running game and offensive balance, expressing optimism while stressing that the team still has to execute.

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Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump Poll Lawsuit — Sep 23, 2026Judge Scott Beattie on Sept. 23, 2026, dismissed with prejudice Trump's Iowa poll lawsuit, ruling the "Iowa Poll and its reporting are fully protected political speech."

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Derek Foss Even a wrong poll shouldn't lead to lawsuits when the results were clearly just predictions, not interference.

2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Starts at $35,250 with Up to 318-Mile Range — Sep 19, 2026The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 debuts with 6–7 seats and multiple trims, starting at $64,999 and facing a rival in the 2027 BMW X1, which has a lower starting price and mixed ratings in the comparison. The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 returns as a carryover model with modest US price increases across trims (SE, SEL, Limited, XRT, and N) and up to 318 miles of range, with pricing starting in the mid-$30,000s, while buyers are advised to carefully check trims to avoid paying for features they don’t want.

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Maya Lindstrom The Ioniq 5 range is solid for the money but those small price bumps add up if you want the higher trims.

Iowa sues ADI over undisclosed risks from Chinese camerasTech — 1dIowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sued ADI Global Distribution, alleging it concealed that cameras it sold were made by Chinese firms Hikvision and Dahua, which U.S. authorities have identified as national security risks. The lawsuit claims misleading labeling and undisclosed security vulnerabilities could expose consumers’ images and location data to hackers or foreign actors; ADI’s response was not included in the reports.

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No. 8 BYU set to face Iowa State FridaySports — 3dUndefeated No. 8 BYU hosts Iowa State after the Cyclones’ explosive win over West Virginia, with dual-threat quarterback Bear Bachmeier and BYU’s home winning streak posing major challenges. The Cougars have looked uneven on offense, and coach Kalani Sitake said running back LJ Martin and linebacker Isaiah Glasker were doubtful for the game.

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

Hinson, Turek set for first Iowa Senate debate — 1dA Suffolk poll puts Josh Turek at 48% and Ashley Hinson at 44% as they meet for their first Iowa Senate debate Oct. 7, reversing Suffolk's August result.

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Pat McAfee Announces $1 Million Iowa Hospital Donation — 3dPat McAfee will donate $1 million to the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital after criticism over initially making the donation conditional on a College GameDay field-goal challenge; when the student missed, he had offered $150,000 after a separate challenge. McAfee said critics were right and that his visit with patients and families had moved him, adding that his show plans to work with the hospital in the future.

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F-150s, Family Fortunes And Kansas Residency: Iowa Governor Debate Becomes A Battle Over Authenticity — 1dThe Iowa gubernatorial debate turned into a battle Tuesday over Republican candidate Zach Lahn's residency and Democratic state auditor Rob Sand's family background.

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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.

Ohio State Defeats Iowa 31-14 as Smith Sets Records — Sep 27, 2026Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19 as Jeremiah Smith tied a school record with four touchdown catches, finishing with career highs of 12 receptions and 217 yards. Iowa, preparing to face the Buckeyes, is emphasizing quick tackles and limiting Smith’s yards after the catch after recent struggles against Michigan’s receivers.

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Iowa Records Fourth-Wettest September in State HistoryWeather — 3dIowa's September averaged about 8 inches of rain, roughly the fourth-wettest on record; Des Moines logged 14.5 inches, its wettest September in 112 years.

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Jeremiah Smith hits the Heisman pose after record TD catch at Iowa — 5dJeremiah Smith caught a 57-yard touchdown from Julian Sayin to pass Chris Olave for Ohio State’s career receiving TDs, then struck the Heisman pose in Iowa City. The clip is making the rounds.

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Trump to announce $15 billion Iowa steel plant by Mesabi Metallics — Sep 28, 2026President Donald Trump is set to announce Mesabi Metallics’ $15 billion plan to build a major steel mill in eastern Iowa, using iron ore from the company’s Minnesota mine. The project is expected to create about 1,750 permanent jobs, with officials promoting it as a boost to U.S. manufacturing and steel production.

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Chris Dalton A 15 billion investment sounds promising but I wonder how many of those jobs will go to locals versus outsiders.

Trump announces Mesabi Metallics steel plant in Iowa — Sep 28, 2026The video shows President Trump announcing Mesabi Metallics new mega steel plant in Iowa. The project will create thousands of jobs and billions in investment while producing high quality affordable steel in the United States. @WhiteHouse

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Chris Dalton This plant could bring real economic growth to Iowa if the jobs and investments come through as promised.

Wayshawn Parker rushes for career-high 174 yards as No. 15 Utah wins — Sep 26, 2026No. 15 Utah beat Iowa State 31-17 to improve to 4-0, led by Wayshawn Parker’s career-high 174 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The Utes built a 24-3 halftime lead, then stopped Iowa State’s fourth-quarter comeback attempt with Parker’s late touchdown and an interception.

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Chris Dalton Parker had a monster game with 174 yards and three scores. Utah's defense stepped up big in the fourth to hold off that comeback.

Iowa Stuns Michigan on Last-Second TouchdownSports — Sep 26, 2026No. 17 Iowa beat No. 18 Michigan 20-19 on Hank Brown's 16-yard touchdown pass to Reece Vander Zee as time expired after a 91-yard final drive.

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Chris Dalton Ohio State must fix their second half lapses after that collapse.

Iowa Medicaid Fraud Unit Reports 37 Convictions at Lowest National Cost — Sep 24, 2026Iowa’s Medicaid fraud unit reported 37 convictions and $3.9 million in recoveries, posting strong results despite being among the nation’s smallest units. As a state task force develops recommendations due in October, officials and a former agency director say more proactive enforcement, coordination and potentially increased staffing and funding could strengthen fraud prevention.

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Teacher, Student Found Dead After Iowa School Trip Water Incident — Sep 25, 2026An Iowa elementary school teacher and one of her 10-year-old students died after a water incident during a fifth-grade field trip at Lake Macbride State Park, authorities said. The… — by Andrew Powell

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