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Watchdog Fines Deloitte £6.05m Over Go-Ahead Audits — 10hFRC fined Deloitte £6.05m and issued a severe reprimand over 2016-2020 Go-Ahead audits; Go-Ahead kept more than £30m of public money it was not entitled to, the regulator said.

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I Questioned Transgender Ideology. Now I’m Facing Prison in France.2 sources — 1d

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Ahmad Hardy remains sidelined for Texas A&MSports — 1dMissouri running back Ahmad Hardy remains sidelined while recovering from an offseason gunshot wound, and coach Eli Drinkwitz gave no return timeline ahead of the Texas A&M game. Jamal Roberts has stepped up in Hardy’s absence, while several Missouri defenders are also questionable with injuries.

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Supreme Court Rejects Roy Moore’s $8.2M Verdict Appeal — 3dSupreme Court declines to hear Roy Moore's appeal to restore an $8.2M defamation verdict over a 2017 Senate ad, leaving the 11th Circuit's reversal in place.

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Sam Okafor At least this ends the long legal fight and the lower court decision holds up.

Trump Shifts Funding for Promotional Ads to Super PAC After Criticism — 2dTrump said Oct. 5, 2026, he will fund promotional ads through MAGA, Inc. after at least $10.1M in taxpayer spending, per AdImpact.

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Maya Lindstrom Moving the ads to MAGA Inc after the criticism shows he is trying to fix the spending issue.

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.

Keselowski Plans 2027 NASCAR Drive After RFK Split — 4dKeselowski confident of 2027 NASCAR drive after RFK split ends five-year deal, though 'I’m not saying I’m not sweating it'; exit 'like leaving high school.'

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Dana Whitfield Keselowski still has strong results in him so I expect he'll find a solid ride in Cup or trucks for 2027.

Texas A&M routs Arkansas 34-7Sports — 4dTexas A&M ended a two-game skid with a 34-7 win over Arkansas, using 231 rushing yards and a strong defensive effort to pull away after the Razorbacks’ first-quarter touchdown. Arkansas fell to 2-3 and extended its SEC losing streak to 13 games.

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Living Hope Church Buys $1.1M Rochester BuildingGood News — 3dChurch notices list worship services and activities at congregations in Atlantic and Bexhill. In Rochester, Living Hope Church purchased its 19th Street building for $1.1 million after leasing it.

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Trump Says Super PAC Will Cover Cost of Patriotic TV Ads — 2dTrump said MAGA Inc. will fund at least 13 campaign-style ads, including King of the Jungle, after $10.1M in taxpayer spending.

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Marcus Bell The initial use of government funds for ads featuring Trump was a clear ethics problem no matter how they try to spin it as public service.

Nakia M. Liles Memoir Frames Healing as Accepting Past SelvesLifestyle — 5dNakia M. Liles’s debut memoir, *Pieces of Me*, traces her experiences with trauma, illness, spirituality and motherhood, arguing that healing means accepting the selves she developed to survive rather than leaving them behind. The book presents survival without forcing a neat redemption story, honoring both grief and personal growth.

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Jared Kim Healing sounds harder than just moving on, but accepting those past versions of yourself makes sense.

Connecticut Man Sentenced for $3.5M Amazon FraudBusiness — 23hA Connecticut trucking company owner was sentenced to two years in federal prison for defrauding Amazon of more than $3.5 million. Prosecutors said Ameer Nasir used 23 fraudulent business accounts to claim more than 1,000 trailer-hauling jobs he never completed and submit paid invoices; he must repay about $3.55 million and serve three years of supervised release.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Dexter confronts midlife crisis and rival killers in season 2 trailer — Oct 1, 2026I'm older. I'm wiser. Things are gonna get messy, Dexter says as Resurrection season 2 sets an October 30 Paramount+ premiere with Brian Cox and Dan Stevens as rival killers.

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Priya Raman I wonder if the personal struggles will end up distracting Dexter from hunting effectively or sharpen his focus instead.

ConocoPhillips CEO Says Oil Price Floor Could Rise to $70 — 3dConocoPhillips 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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Veteran college football coach Franchione dies at 75 — 2dLongtime college football coach Dennis Franchione has died at 75 after a battle with cancer. Across a 40-year career, he won more than 200 games and led TCU, Alabama, Texas A&M and other programs, helping revive TCU before its rise under Gary Patterson.

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Tullow Oil loses $196.5m Ghana tax dispute after ICC ruling — Sep 30, 2026

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Elena Vasquez Ghana needs this money for infrastructure and the ruling finally holds a big oil firm accountable.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Conferences, Networks Announce 2026-27 Basketball SchedulesSports — 1dTexas A&M announced its 2026-27 men’s basketball television schedule, while the West Coast Conference set a 16-game league slate beginning Jan. 2. HBCU GO will carry 20 SWAC men’s and women’s basketball games from Jan. 2 through March 4, featuring conference rivalries and doubleheaders.

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Flyers reportedly sign Bunting to $1.2M deal — 1dThe Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2 million contract as they seek a spark after opening the season 0-2-2. Bunting had 14 goals and 33 points in 74 games split between Nashville and Dallas last season.

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Rochester Council Approves $1.15M for Peace VillagePolitics — 1dRochester City Council unanimously approved more than $1.1 million in opioid-settlement funds to reopen Peace Village, a low-barrier homeless encampment with pallet shelters and tents. The plan places operations with Person Centered Housing Options and includes protections limiting armed security and the sharing of residents’ personal information.

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College Women's Golf Posts Multiple Second-Place RunsSports — 1dMizzou finished second at the OU Intercollegiate, led by runner-up Addie Dobson, whose eligibility lawsuit with teammate Melanie Walker is pending a hearing. Texas A&M-Victoria also placed second at the Tempest Intercollegiate, while Ole Miss was second entering the final round of The Ally.

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Zach Bryan Reportedly Buys $18.25M Tennessee EstateMusic — 2dZach Bryan reportedly bought a nearly 40-acre estate near Franklin, Tennessee, for $18.25 million. The property includes a four-bedroom home and a larger entertainment barn with guest suites and a professional recording studio.

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Real Estate Investors Reports £1.3m Underlying Profit — Sep 28, 2026

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Tyra Banks regrets Halloween: Resurrection role — 5dTyra Banks has "beef" with 2002's Halloween: Resurrection: her full death scene was cut, and the $15M film that grossed $37.6M did not boost her career.

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Rachel Meyers She probably shouldn't have listened to the agent pushing for that role.

“Happiness is a warm puppy.” — Charles M. Schulz, Creator of Peanuts — Sep 29, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Fed Approves Isabella’s $54.6M Grand River AcquisitionFinance — 2dThe Federal Reserve approved Isabella Bank Corporation’s acquisition of Grand River Commerce and Grand River Bank, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the merger. Isabella also received approval to merge the banks and continue operating Grand River’s branches; the companies said they had obtained all required regulatory approvals.

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