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Short Interest Rises Across Four Stocks, Up 105%-366%Business — Sep 25, 2026Short interest rose sharply in September across Laramide Resources, MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Universe Pharmaceuticals and VIDA Global, increasing 105.5%, 118.1%, 154.7% and 365.7%, respectively, by Sept. 15. The short positions represented a wide range of trading pressure: Laramide had a 173.6-day days-to-cover ratio, while the other three had ratios of 0.1 to 0.2 days.

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Stifel Cuts Scotts Miracle-Gro Target to $75Finance — Sep 28, 2026Stifel cut its price target on Scotts Miracle-Gro to $75 but maintained a buy rating; analysts overall remain moderately bullish, and the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat expectations. Shares have recently fallen sharply, though GuruFocus estimates they trade below its fair-value estimate while warning of financial-strength and business risks.

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Engineer Book Offers New Take on Biblical Red Sea Crossing — Sep 16, 2026Jeffrey Donlin’s book A Highway in the Midst argues for a miraculous formation of dry ground during the Red Sea crossing, reinterpreting the Hebrew term Chomah to emphasize a defensive barrier rather than a vertical wall and challenging traditional readings of the Exodus. Drawing on engineering analysis and linguistic study, the work invites reevaluation of the miracle and its description.

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Rachel Meyers An engineer breaking down the dry ground formation adds practical detail that makes the event feel less like pure legend.

Miranda Lambert Debuts at Truth With Sold-Out Show — Oct 2, 2026Miranda Lambert celebrated her new album, Crisco, with a sold-out opening-night performance at Nashville’s The Truth, featuring new songs and a duet with Chris Stapleton. The album draws on Dolly Parton’s influence, while Lambert’s collaborations with Ella Langley—including co-writing and producing the hit “Choosin’ Texas”—reflect her support for women in country music and the next generation of artists.

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McNulty Wins First US Road World Title Since 1993 — Sep 27, 2026McNulty won the 2026 men's road world title in Montreal in 6:17:04, first American since 1993: "It would take a miracle, and I guess miracles happened."

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Marcus Bell The miracle line from McNulty fits perfectly after such a long wait for a US road world title.

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.

Fulton Sheen Beatified in St. Louis — Sep 21, 2026Beaucoup of Catholic faithful will gather in St. Louis for the beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at the Dome at America’s Center, a key step toward sainthood that hinges on the church confirming a miracle attributed to his intercession. Coverage ties together the official process, the 2010 medical miracle, and personal and historical connections—from Peoria’s roots and large global participation to longtime devotion in New York and St. Louis communities.

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Miranda Lambert Releases Classic Country Heartbreaker — Sep 18, 2026Miranda Lambert released "Two Things Can Be True" from Crisco as her Ella Langley co-write "Choosin' Texas" tied the all-time Billboard Hot 100 weeks-at-No. 1 record.

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Sam Okafor Miranda's take on that classic country sound with Patsy Cline vibes has me excited to hear the full album when it drops.

Hungary’s paprika acreage falls amid drought, imports — 6dNikoletta Pajsan Nagy farmed by hand through Hungary’s driest summer since 1901 and called the bigger harvest a miracle as national paprika acreage fell to 1,410 hectares from 13,029 in 1979.

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Derek Foss The farmer's story shows real resilience but this decline means higher prices and less control over what ends up in our kitchens.

Israeli Envoy’s Son Critically Injured in West Bank — Sep 23, 2026Neria Dev ben Chana Leiter, the son of Israel's U.S. ambassador Yechiel Leiter, was critically injured in a West Bank vehicle-ramming attack while serving as a reserve soldier and is being treated at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, with his father urging prayers for a miracle as Israel experiences a surge of violence around Yom Kippur. The assailant was shot dead at the scene, and Israeli leaders and supporters publicly expressed prayers and solidarity for the Leiter family.

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Minnesota Priest Weeps During Mass, Calls Experience PrivateLifestyle — Sep 16, 2026A Minnesota priest, Father Brent Bowman, was visibly moved and wept during the Eucharistic Prayer at a school Mass, later described as a private spiritual grace revealing a deeper sense of Christ’s presence, not a visible miracle. Church leaders and reliable outlets clarified that there was no change in the wine’s appearance and emphasized the ongoing Catholic teaching of the Real Presence at every Mass, amid initial viral speculation.

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MMDC Alchemy Expands 12-Week Program for Professionals 40 and OlderBusiness — Sep 19, 2026MMDC Alchemy announces the expansion of its Miracle Alchemy 12-week program to help midcareer professionals—primarily those 40 and older in mid-level to senior roles—redefine their careers in the AI era while preserving earning power. The program frames AI-driven workplace change as a core path to reinvention and personal fulfillment.

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Nicole Hardy Twelve weeks seems short for such a big shift, but focusing on AI while protecting income makes it worth looking into.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

September 19: Global Milestones, Cultural HistoryEntertainment — Sep 16, 2026Sept. 19 is highlighted in country music history with Miranda Lambert’s artist-in-residency at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, certification milestones for stars like Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, and ongoing legacy moments such as the Oak Ridge Boys’ farewell tour; the date also features charitable performances tied to artists like Dan + Shay and Carrie Underwood. In world history, Sept. 19 marks Swami Vivekananda’s Paper on Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote, and the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Poitiers, all associated with this date.

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2026 comparisons reveal tradeoffs across SUVs sedans and trucks — Sep 11, 2026Automobile comparisons across 2026 models show price, drivetrain options, and cargo/towing capabilities driving choices among compact SUVs, midsize pickups, and full‑size SUVs, with trade-offs in power delivery, efficiency, and features. Examples include Tesla Model Y vs Outlander PHEV, CX-30 vs Kona, Sentra vs Mirai, Frontier vs Colorado, and Suburban vs Expedition Max, illustrating a market where near‑equal power can hinge on drivetrain, cargo space, and total ownership costs.

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Priya Raman The Frontier edges out the Colorado for me on towing capacity without the premium price tag.

American Plans 40,000-Plus-Square-Foot Charlotte Admirals ClubBusiness — 3dAmerican Airlines plans to build a 40,000-square-foot Admirals Club at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, its largest lounge, with construction starting this year and an opening expected in early 2028. The mezzanine-level lounge will include shower suites, bars and spaces to relax, work and dine; existing American lounges will remain open during construction, while a planned Flagship lounge has no announced timeline.

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Emirates plans first US A350 service to OrlandoTravel — Oct 2, 2026Emirates will begin daily Airbus A350-900 service between Dubai and Orlando on November 1, replacing the Boeing 777 and marking the aircraft’s first scheduled US service. The three-class aircraft adds Premium Economy and Emirates’ latest cabin features to the route.

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

OHSAA plans 2026 soccer finals at Crew stadiumSports — 4dThe OHSAA will hold all 10 of its 2026 high school soccer championship games at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, moving them from Historic Crew Stadium because of turf maintenance. The girls’ and boys’ finals are scheduled for Nov. 13–16.

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Pete Hegseth to cut 20 percent of generals and admirals — Sep 29, 2026Pete Hegseth approved plans to cut general and flag officer positions by up to 20%, with Army, Navy, Air Force and joint groups to finish by January 1, 2027.

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Sam Okafor Reducing flag officers is fine but they need to keep enough experienced leaders for joint operations.

Pentagon to cut admiralsPolitics — Sep 29, 2026

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“Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.” — Ann Landers, Advice columnist, 1918–2002 — Oct 1, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Hegseth doubles target for cuts to general and flag officers — Sep 29, 2026Pete Hegseth will announce a 20 percent cut in general and admiral billets at Quantico, doubling last year’s target to strip headquarters bulk and push authority toward troops.

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Rachel Meyers Reducing the number of admirals and generals by 20 percent should finally push real decision making down to the units that actually fight.

Lionel Messi scores free-kick into top corner from near corner flag for Inter Miami — Sep 29, 2026Lionel Messi bent a left-footed free kick over Patrick Schulte in the 33rd minute to tie Inter Miami with Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on September 27, 2026.

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Pierce Brosnan’s 007 US Open Moment Goes Viral — Sep 13, 2026During the US Open final, ESPN’s broadcast cut from the match clock at 0:07 to Pierce Brosnan, delivering a praised “absolute cinema” moment that sparked a wave of social-media 007 admiration. The moment highlighted Brosnan’s enduring Bond legacy and provided a lighter, viral spotlight amid the high-stakes Zverev–Shelton final, with fans celebrating the savvy camera work as the crowd reaction poured in.

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Report says Trump declined Saudi request for strikes on Houthis — Sep 11, 2026Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump in two calls to order air strikes against Yemen's Houthi forces as tensions over the Red Sea escalated; Trump declined and Washington said it would not pursue direct military action for now, instead focusing on Iran and protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has offered non-combat support and intelligence sharing, with CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper traveling to Riyadh for coordination as regional tensions mount.

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Dana Whitfield Sharing intelligence and sending the CENTCOM chief shows support without committing to another messy conflict.

Bar-Ilan University’s Nanoparticles Revitalize Exhausted NK Cells To Fight Cancer‌ ‌ — Aug 30, 2024Prof. Mira Barda-Saad from the Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar Ilan University. BIU “> It’s not just our minds and bodies that get exhausted when battling cancer, it’s also the natural killer (NK)…

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