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FBI stops ISIS mall massacre plot in Minnesota — 3dAn 18-year-old in Richfield took a disabled AK-47-style rifle and live ammo from an undercover seller he believed was ISIS, court papers say, aiming to kill dozens at the Mall of America on Oct. 24.

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Jared Kim The disabled rifle probably saved lives, but it is still worrying how close he got to trying.

Man Arrested Over Alleged ISIS Mall Plot — 3dArrested after an undercover AK-47 buy, 18-year-old Mohamud had allegedly said: "I can't wait until I kill kuffar man. October 24 is the day insha Allah."

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FBI Arrests 18-Year-Old Accused of Plotting Mall of America Shooting — 3dAn 18-year-old Minnesota man was arrested after allegedly pledging allegiance to ISIS and purchasing an AK-47-style rifle, magazines and ammunition as part of a planned attack at t… — by Andrew Powell

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Tom Gallagher Radical groups like ISIS keep finding ways to target young people online.

U.S. completes Iraq withdrawal after 12-year anti-ISIS mission — Sep 30, 2026

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Chris Dalton I worry the Iraqis still aren't ready to handle security on their own without American support.

US completes Iraq withdrawal as coalition ends anti-ISIS mission — Oct 1, 2026Last troops left Erbil on Sept. 30, closing a 12-year anti-ISIS campaign and 23 years of U.S. presence. Baghdad now owns remaining threats; American support shifts to training and intelligence.

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Jared Kim Iraq needs to prove it can handle the remaining threats now without US combat troops on the ground.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Italy Ends 12-Year Military Presence in Iraq — Sep 29, 2026The U.S.-led coalition’s combat mission in Iraq is ending as foreign forces, including Italy’s last troops after a 12-year deployment, withdraw. Baghdad is taking greater responsibility for security, but ISIS remnants and armed Iran-backed militias remain concerns.

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ISIS-K aide receives maximum 20-year term after Abbey Gate link deadlocked — Sep 17, 2026Mohammad Sharifullah got the maximum for material support to ISIS-K after a Virginia jury convicted him. Jurors deadlocked on whether Abbey Gate deaths resulted from the conspiracy.

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Priya Raman years is justified for backing ISIS-K, but the jury deadlock on Abbey Gate shows the evidence there just wasn't strong enough.

ISIS-K Aide Gets 20 Years for Role in Kabul Airport Bombing — Sep 16, 2026Mohammad Sharifullah got 20 years for ISIS-K support tied to the 2021 Kabul Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. troops; the jury did not find him responsible for the deaths.

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Priya Raman Twenty years is fair for the support role, but the lack of direct responsibility for the deaths still leaves justice incomplete.

Afghan Woman Deported After First Alien Terrorist Court Case — Sep 11, 2026Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman linked to an ISIS-inspired plot, was deported after the Justice Department used the long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time. Officials call the outcome a national-security victory, while defense counsel warn that the court’s proceedings threaten due process and constitutional rights.

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Priya Raman Sending her back to Afghanistan after the deportation order could just move the problem elsewhere.

Pacheco Injury Reshapes Lions, College Football Rosters — Sep 11, 2026Across football programs, several key players face extended absences or uncertain returns after injuries: the Detroit Lions’ Isiah Pacheco will miss a prolonged stretch after surgery, forcing more carries for Jahmyr Gibbs and others; Florida’s Eric Singleton Jr. is questionable to play as he recovers from an ankle injury ahead of the Florida–Auburn game. Additionally, Detroit’s Christian Mahogany has a negative initial scan but hip-related concerns keep his status uncertain, Oregon’s Jamari Johnson may miss time after not dressing, and Penn State’s LaVar Arrington II is dealing with a knee setback with a 4–6 week timeline, potentially affecting defensive line rotations.

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Spain Eviction-Crisis Figure Maricarmen Abascal Dies — 4dMaricarmen Abascal, 87, died after being hospitalized following her eviction from the Madrid home where she had lived for more than 70 years; her case fueled nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis and a political crisis that led Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call an early election. The crisis continues to play out in threatened evictions in Barcelona and protests in Madrid, where police used rubber bullets to keep far-right demonstrators from reaching a housing activist camp.

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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.

Watchdog Urges OpenAI to Restrict ChatGPT for TeensTech — 3dCommon Sense Media says tests found major failures in ChatGPT for Teens’ safeguards, including parental alerts for crisis-related conversations, and urged OpenAI to keep minors off the product until protections are independently verified. OpenAI disputed the evaluation, saying its testing does not reflect how the safeguards work.

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Independent Restaurants Close Across Several CommunitiesBusiness — 6dSeveral restaurants and cafes have recently closed across Canada, Ireland and New Jersey, including theVenti’s downtown Vancouver shop, Edmonton’s Felice Cafe, Midleton’s Salinas Bistro and Hillsdale’s Rockin Roots. Owners cited financial and operational strain, rising costs or a family health crisis, while some closures were announced without a reason.

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IOM warns Gaza’s 1.8 million face shelter crisis — 1dIOM warns nearly 1.8 million in Gaza need shelter for a fourth winter; only 17% of needs met and 8,600 kits blocked by Israel as dual-use.

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North Carolina invests $17M in rural mental healthHealth — 3dNorth Carolina is directing more than $17 million from a federal rural health funding pool toward mental health and substance-use care, including behavioral health clinics, mobile crisis teams, opioid treatment and support for youth and pregnant or postpartum patients. State officials say the investments are intended to bring services closer to rural residents facing barriers to care.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Flint Water Settlement Claimants Face October DeadlinesPolitics — 4dFlint officials are urging water-crisis settlement claimants with otherwise approved claims to submit any missing information by the deadline in their individual notice; general deadlines are Oct. 8 for claimants represented by an attorney and Oct. 17 for those without one. Former minors and people who have moved should check whether documents were received, since approval alone does not guarantee payment.

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Sánchez Calls Snap Election After Housing Defeat — Oct 2, 2026Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is weighing a snap election, potentially on Nov. 29, after Junts joined conservative and far-right parties to defeat housing measures intended to protect tenants and extend rental contracts. The vote has intensified debate over Spain’s housing crisis, while a possible election would fall shortly before the European Parliament’s scheduled vote on the UK-EU treaty concerning Gibraltar.

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Wichita Approves $325,000 Naftzger Park BollardsWorld — 5dIn Columbia, police said a reported pursuit was actually a nonviolent person in crisis who was taken to a hospital after negotiators intervened. In Dogsthorpe, a man in his 60s was found dead in the street; police are treating the death as unexplained and continuing their investigation.

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Study Finds Youth Emergency Holds RisingHealth — 5dA study of pediatric emergency visits found that youth emergency holds are increasing and are linked to longer stays and more physical restraint use, underscoring concerns about how crisis decisions are made. Separately, organizations and institutions are offering mental health first-aid training, including youth-focused and Spanish-language courses, and screening support to help adults recognize crises and connect young people with resources.

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Trump, Anduril Make $6.6 Billion Bet To Fix America’s Submarine Production Crisis — 3dDefense technology company Anduril is betting billions of dollars that a massive new Maryland shipyard can help break one of the Navy’s most persistent submarine-production bottlenecks.

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Farmers Struggle As Energy Crisis Consumes Their Wallets1 source — 3dAn energy crisis is squeezing American farmers — making it more expensive to operate their machinery, move their livestock and fertilize their fields.

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Satellite Images Show Gaza Destruction After CeasefireWorld — Oct 1, 2026Satellite imagery shows Gaza neighborhoods, including much of Rafah, reduced to rubble and displaced residents living in sprawling tent camps amid a severe humanitarian crisis. The widely shared Google imagery was available since June and depicts earlier conditions; newer commercial satellite images show destruction continued afterward, including in Rafah.

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Spain Housing Crisis Dominates Snap Election — 5dAn 87-year-old's attempted Madrid eviction sparked nationwide protests and made housing the core of Spain's snap election after Parliament rejected rent-cap decrees.

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Ukraine Seeks OSCE Action Over Oleshky Starvation CrisisWorld — Sep 28, 2026Thousands of civilians in Russian-occupied Oleshky face severe shortages of food, water, medicine and power, while dangerous routes and restrictions have impeded evacuation and humanitarian access; Ukraine says the crisis is worsening, though Russia blames Ukrainian drone attacks for obstructing deliveries. Ukraine has appealed to international bodies including the OSCE and UN for pressure and aid, and Ukrainian forces reportedly delivered food and medicine by drone, but the scale of need and number of residents remain uncertain.

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Spain snap election triggered by housing crisis defeat