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HSBC plans 70% cuts to UK wealth advisersBusiness — 1dHSBC 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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Report: Cora Declines Phillies’ 2027 Job — 2dAlex Cora has declined the Phillies’ offer to manage in 2027, telling team president Dave Dombrowski he plans to take the season off. Philadelphia has not decided who will manage the team, leaving interim skipper Don Mattingly’s future uncertain.

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Misplaced kindness fails people more than tough honesty does — 6hNew managers who freeze before hard talks, and leaders stuck with polite but stagnant teams, will see exactly where their feedback goes wrong.

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Rachel Meyers A manager who avoids direct feedback might feel kinder at first, but it leaves the whole team guessing and falling behind on real goals.

WHYY Names Vigeant WPSU General ManagerBusiness — 1dWHYY has named public media veteran Fred Vigeant general manager of WPSU, effective Oct. 26, after completing its acquisition of the Pennsylvania station from Penn State. He will oversee WPSU’s radio, television and digital services as the outlet retains its name and local focus under WHYY’s ownership.

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Anta Completes €1.5B Puma Deal, Becomes Largest Shareholder — 17hAnta has completed its €1.5055 billion purchase of a 29.06% stake in Puma from Artémis, becoming the German sportswear maker’s largest shareholder. Both companies describe the investment as a long-term strategic partnership; Puma will remain independently managed, and Anta says it has no plans to make a takeover offer.

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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.

Reports Highlight Diverse Family Caregiving RolesLifestyle — 1dFamily caregiving can place heavy responsibilities on relatives across generations, from adult siblings coordinating care for aging parents to grandparents raising grandchildren and children taking on adult-like duties. Clear communication, shared support and recognition of caregivers’ own needs can help families manage these changing roles.

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47% of consumers buy secondhand monthlyBusiness — 19heBay’s 2026 Recommerce Report finds secondhand shopping is increasingly routine: 76% of surveyed consumers bought used goods in the past year and 47% shop secondhand monthly, largely to manage household budgets. Younger consumers are especially likely to buy more, while many shoppers also cite environmental benefits; comparisons with last year’s monthly-shopping figure warrant caution because the survey methodology changed.

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Raising Cane’s Opens, Plans Restaurants Across U.S.Business — 2dRaising Cane’s is continuing its nationwide expansion, with new or planned restaurants in Tampa, San Francisco, Springfield, Oregon, and Rib Mountain, Wisconsin. The openings include the chain’s second San Francisco location and first Lane County restaurant, while local officials and the company point to community and business benefits alongside attention to traffic management.

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Padres Trail 0-2; Manager Denies Miller Tipped Pitches — 2dChourio's two-out, two-strike single walked off the Padres 4-3 in NLDS Game 2 after Miller's three ninth-inning walks; Stammen denied tipping claims as San Diego trails 0-2.

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Sam Okafor Miller should stick to one-inning appearances in the playoffs if his mechanics change after that.

Pest Firms Highlight Prevention Guidance Across Oklahoma, WisconsinBusiness — 1dPest-control companies in Oklahoma and Wisconsin recommend inspections, sealing entry points, managing moisture, and tailored prevention plans to limit seasonal infestations in homes and businesses. They warn that pests including rodents, termites, ants, mosquitoes, and bed bugs can threaten property and health, and promote ongoing, environmentally conscious treatments.

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Micro-chunks emerge as tool for managing ADHD — Sep 29, 2026A lawyer averaging 100 miles a week toward a 2:25 marathon describes micro-chunks—next-landmark and next-sentence checkpoints—to manage ADHD in a Good Men Project essay.

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Derek Foss The next-sentence checkpoints could help anyone start a big project without getting stuck on the whole thing at once.

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

Apple CEO Ternus eyes engineering-led overhaul, report says — Sep 29, 2026Apple cut hardware engineering program managers over two weeks, hitting roughly half a dozen directors, as new CEO Ternus weighs faster releases and fewer management layers, Bloomberg reports.

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Priya Raman Reducing layers at Apple could finally speed up their hardware cycles without losing engineering focus.

Construction Careers Gain Workforce Training InvestmentBusiness — 2dAs construction employers face workforce needs, universities, apprenticeships and intentionally designed internships are creating pathways into skilled trades and construction management. Students and industry leaders say these programs can build careers while helping employers develop and retain the talent needed for future projects.

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Chiefs, Panthers Bye Week Reshapes Fantasy Rankings — 2dWeek 5 fantasy football rankings account for the Chiefs and Panthers’ bye and injuries to several top players, with Emanuel Wilson, Quinshon Judkins and Michael Wilson among the risers and managers advised to consider streaming options. Chuba Hubbard’s recent 122-yard, two-touchdown outing further underscored his value as a workhorse back heading into Week 6.

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LeBron, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers preseason opener — 2dLeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will miss Philadelphia’s preseason opener against the Knicks, with only Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe available among the Sixers’ projected starters. James is managing chronic foot arthritis and lower-back sciatica, while the team has said it wants to balance preseason playing time with rest.

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Dana Whitfield LeBron managing arthritis and sciatica this early means the Sixers need to be careful with his minutes all year.

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.

Alzheimer’s Programs Expand Caregiver SupportHealth — 2dNew initiatives are expanding dementia support through free, self-paced caregiver education, community programs on Alzheimer’s warning signs and brain health, and research-informed resources for families. The coverage also highlights the strain of caring for a parent while raising children, noting that professional respite can help caregivers manage stress and spend meaningful time with loved ones; exercise may support cognition and overall health but has not been shown here to prevent Alzheimer’s.

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Anchorage, Standard Chartered Expand USD Accounts Beyond USFinance — 2dAnchorage Digital partnered with Standard Chartered to offer eligible institutional clients outside the U.S. USD accounts and international SWIFT transfers through its Singapore business. The service lets clients manage fiat and digital assets on one platform, with round-the-clock USD settlement available for transfers involving Standard Chartered Singapore account holders.

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Sen. Tillis Calls Hegseth Vote Biggest Regret — 2dSen. Thom Tillis says his vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was the biggest regret of his career, and he has urged Hegseth to resign, criticizing him as an actor rather than a capable manager. In his new book and interviews, Tillis also says he should have opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation, while describing private reservations among Republican colleagues about the current president’s administration.

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Dodgers Move Ohtani to Fifth for Game 3 — 3dWith the NLDS tied 1-1 and Chris Sale set to start for Atlanta, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is weighing lineup changes, including moving Shohei Ohtani lower and adding right-handed hitters. Roberts also said Edwin Díaz has reentered consideration to close after a strong outing; Atlanta had rested Sale for Game 2 to line him up for the matchup.

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Trump calls Kim Jong Un friend and says nuclear threat manageable — Sep 30, 2026President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is his friend and argued that their relationship makes Pyongyang’s nuclear situation different from Iran’s, while saying Kim respects him and the danger would remain manageable under his leadership. Trump acknowledged North Korea has a sizable nuclear capability, blamed previous administrations for failing to prevent its development, and contrasted his personal diplomacy with ongoing regional concerns over the arsenal.

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Maya Lindstrom Trump's friendship with Kim won't erase those nukes, and blaming past presidents ignores how hard it is to roll back what they already built.

Guardians bats go cold in Game 2 loss, trail White Sox 2-0 — 2dThe Guardians’ offense has gone quiet in the ALDS, managing seven hits across two losses and going hitless in eight chances with runners in scoring position, leaving Cleveland down 0-2 to the White Sox. While Cleveland’s pitching has kept the games close, analysts argue the postseason slump exposes the limits of its offense; the Guardians must turn things around in Game 3 to avoid a sweep.