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Hawks Lose Preseason Opener After 49-26 QuarterSports — 1dAtlanta opened the preseason with a loss to Memphis after a disastrous 49-26 second quarter exposed defensive problems among the reserves, though the starters were more effective and the team rallied later. The performance raised questions about bench roles and rookie Zuby Ejiofor’s playing time, but reports cautioned against drawing firm conclusions from one game, especially with Lu Dort and other key players unavailable.

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Portland I-5 Southbound Set to Reopen TonightWeather — 19hOregon transportation officials say the I-5 southbound Rose Quarter construction project finished more than a week early, with reopening starting Wednesday night and traffic expected to resume by midday Thursday. The work repaired and reinforced the roadway and elevated structure, though some ramps and lanes will remain temporarily closed as crews finish re-striping and remove equipment.

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Micron Settles Netlist Patent Dispute for $600 MillionBusiness — 2dMicron will pay Netlist $600 million over five years—$30 million a quarter—for a license to HBM and server DIMM patents, ending litigation after a $445 million 2024 verdict.

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Savannah Port Sets September Container RecordBusiness — 1dThe Port of Savannah handled a record 504,015 containers in September, up 3.7% from a year earlier, as strong imports and cargo delayed by typhoons in Asia extended the peak shipping season. The Georgia Ports Authority said first-quarter volumes also rose 2.7%, while major terminal upgrades are underway to expand capacity.

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U.S. GDP Grew 2.2% in Second Quarter; Arkansas Lagged — Sep 30, 2026U.S. second-quarter 2026 GDP growth was revised up to a 2.2% annual rate from 1.5%, reflecting stronger consumer, investment and government spending, though it remained below the first quarter’s 2.5% pace. Arkansas grew 1.1%, ranking 34th among states and Washington, D.C., as gains in durable-goods manufacturing and wholesale trade partly offset declines in other sectors.

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Derek Foss That national number would look better if states like Arkansas caught up instead of dragging averages down.

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.

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Heads to Locker Room With Hamstring Injury — 3dChiefs WR Rashee Rice left the Oct. 4, 2026, game at Las Vegas with a first-quarter left hamstring injury after pulling up on a short Mahomes catch that was wiped out by penalty.

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Nicole Hardy Rashee's hamstring tweak might sideline him for weeks, Chiefs offense could feel it without his speed.

Air Force Beats Navy, Advances Trophy Bid — 4dAir Force beat Navy 14-9 as Liam Szarka ran for two second-quarter scores, snapping a five-game losing streak against the service academies.

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Tom Gallagher Navy's second-half shutout shows they can compete, but the early mistakes cost them the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy shot.

Lehigh Shuts Out Fordham 34-0, Extends 23-Game Streak — 4dNo. 6 Lehigh blanked Fordham 34-0 with 31 second-quarter points and five turnovers, extending its FCS-best unbeaten streak to 23 games.

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Marcus Bell Extending an FCS streak to 23 games takes real discipline week after week.

UBS Reaffirms Buy Rating on ASML After Quarterly Results — Sep 28, 2026UBS reiterated its Buy rating on ASML, joining a generally positive analyst consensus that remains “Moderate Buy.” The company recently reported quarterly earnings of $8.65 per share on $10.62 billion in revenue.

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Jets Rule Out Breece Hall After Fourth-Quarter Thigh Injury — Sep 27, 2026Breece Hall was ruled out of the Jets' 31-24 loss to Detroit with a fourth-quarter thigh injury near the goal line after he "felt something" running and on the tackle.

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Dana Whitfield Braelon Allen getting the bulk of the work now might finally show if he can handle a bigger role.

JPMorgan Hires Sweeney, Adds 1,000 Bankers Globally — 1dJPMorgan Chase has appointed former Goldman Sachs and Sycamore executive Rob Sweeney as a global chair of investment banking, where he will advise major clients—particularly in consumer and retail—and support key relationships and security initiatives. The hire is part of a broader expansion as the bank competes for business in a recovering deal market, following a 30% year-over-year rise in second-quarter investment banking fees.

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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.

Pelicans Rally From 24-Point Deficit, Beat Thunder — 2dThe Pelicans rallied from a 24-point deficit to beat the Thunder 116-110 in their preseason opener, powered by an 18-0 third-quarter run and a strong showing from the reserve unit led by Bennedict Mathurin. The comeback offered promise from New Orleans’ bench, but its starters and defense struggled against an Oklahoma City team resting several key players.

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Georgia Southern scores twice in fourth to top Coastal Carolina 31-24 — 4dGeorgia Southern beat Coastal Carolina 31-24 in the Sun Belt opener, scoring twice in the fourth quarter after Coastal had rallied to tie the game. Two costly fumbles into the end zone hurt the Chanticleers, who fell to 1-4.

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Derek Foss Georgia Southern earned this one with solid fourth quarter execution in a tough Sun Belt game.

Thailand Inflation Rises 2.82%, Below Forecast, Within TargetFinance — 4dThailand’s inflation accelerated to 2.82% in September from 2.53% in August, driven by higher fuel and food prices, but remained below forecasts and within the central bank’s 1%–3% target. Officials expect inflation to rise further in the fourth quarter; flooding is expected to have a modest impact, while core inflation reached 1.50%.

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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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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.

Rising Yields, Midterms Test US Stocks’ Strength — 6dU.S. stocks enter a historically strong fourth quarter after solid gains, but rising bond yields, heavy reliance on AI spending, midterm-election uncertainty and upcoming earnings and Federal Reserve decisions could test the rally.

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WisdomTree Funds Declare September Dividends Ranging From 2.5 to 25.5 Cents — Sep 25, 2026WisdomTree funds announced dividends payable September 29: GTR declared 15 cents per share quarterly, CXSE declared 25.5 cents quarterly—up from 9 cents—and WTBN set a 7.5-cent payment, reported as monthly in one account and quarterly in another. WTIP also announced a monthly dividend of 2.5 cents per share; the funds’ record and ex-dividend dates are September 25.

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Chris Dalton CXSE's jump to 25.5 cents per share is a solid improvement over last quarter, might add some to my holdings.

Zacks Cuts NVR Estimates, Downgrades NexxenBusiness — Sep 23, 2026Zacks Research cut NVR’s third-quarter and fourth-quarter 2026 earnings forecasts and rates the homebuilder a strong sell, while the broader analyst consensus remains hold. The firm also downgraded Nexxen International from strong buy to hold, despite recent quarterly results beating estimates and most other analysts maintaining buy or outperform ratings.

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Jets Snap NFL-Record 20-Game Interception Drought — 6dMinkah Fitzpatrick ended the Jets’ record 20-game interception drought with a second-quarter pick of Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent. New York had gone an entire season without an interception, becoming the first NFL team to do so.

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Skyharbour Begins 3,600-Metre Uranium DrillingEnvironment — 3dSkyharbour has begun a Denison-funded uranium exploration program at Getty East in Saskatchewan, while Meta Critical Minerals received federal approval for a 3,200-metre heavy-mineral drilling program in Wyoming, with initial assay results expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. In Tulsa, crews are drilling soil samples along South Yale Avenue to inform future road and retaining-wall rehabilitation plans, causing temporary lane closures.

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Argus Reaffirms Buy on Jabil at $475 as Targets Turn Mixed — Oct 1, 2026Jabil reported quarterly earnings and revenue above analysts’ expectations, with revenue up 28.6% year over year. Argus reaffirmed its Buy rating with a $475 price target, while other analysts’ targets varied; overall, analyst sentiment remained broadly positive.

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Cracker Barrel Shares Rise 7.8% in OctoberBusiness — Sep 30, 2026Cracker Barrel shares jumped 7.8%, while analysts remain divided, with a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $50.86. One valuation analysis says the stock is trading above estimated fair value and historical multiples, despite a reported quarterly earnings beat.

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Polaris reports $10.5 million in new investments — 5dPolaris Financial Partners disclosed new third-quarter positions in Walmart, Alphabet, and three Vanguard/SPDR ETFs tracking small-cap, midcap, and S&P 500 stocks. Its largest reported new position was about $4.36 million in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, while the filings show investments spanning individual companies and broad-market funds.

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Rachel Meyers Polaris loading up on the S&P 500 ETF with that big chunk shows they want broad market exposure over single bets.

Costco Reports Q4 Sales Rise 11.2% to $93.9B — Sep 24, 2026Costco reported fourth-quarter net sales of $93.9 billion, up 11.2% year over year, while fiscal-year net sales rose 10.1% to $297.2 billion. Its quarterly results included a $0.15-per-share benefit from tariff refunds, partially offset by reinvestment.

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Derek Foss The tariff refund gave them a small lift this quarter but reinvesting it means they are focused on long term improvements rather than short term gains.