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Isaias Could Reach Category 2 Before Gulf Landfall — 3dA tropical depression in the Gulf was forecast to strengthen into Hurricane Isaias and threaten the upper Gulf Coast, from Louisiana toward Florida, while forecasters monitored its track and potential heavy rain. New Orleans residents were urged to clear storm drains and report clogged catch basins to help reduce flooding.

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Democrats Run Epstein Ads Targeting Republicans In Senate Races1 source — 2hDemocrats are flooding the airwaves with advertisements attacking Republicans over their association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, which appears to be swaying voters toward supporting Democratic candidates.

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Gulf Coast counties prepare sandbag sites for IsaiasWeather — 1dCommunities in Mississippi and Florida are opening sandbag distribution sites as Tropical Storm Isaias threatens heavy rain and possible flooding. Leon County and Tallahassee are offering staffed locations and asking households to take no more than 15 bags, while Destin and Hancock County are also making sandbags available.

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Flooding, Water Disruptions Close Schools Across Regions — 2dHeavy rains from a tropical wave triggered flooding and landslides across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, initially forcing all schools to close. Most schools were set to resume in-person classes the next day, while 15 remained closed because of water-supply problems, damage or use as an emergency shelter.

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Flood and Beach Hazards Span Carolinas, CaliforniaWeather — 4dThe National Weather Service issued beach hazards statements for Southern California coastal areas, warning of dangerous rip currents, 3- to 6-foot surf and unusually high tides through Friday, with risks of drowning, coastal flooding and erosion. Officials urge beachgoers to stay out of the water and away from rocks and jetties; a separate Cabo travel article also warns visitors to heed local beach flags amid hazardous surf.

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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.

55 Myanmar Schools Reopen; US Campuses Plan ReturnsWeather — 3dSchools in Hawaii, New Jersey, Iowa and Myanmar are reopening after storm flooding or water-related damage; in Myanmar, 55 of 56 flood-affected schools have resumed classes. At Ardmore High School, repairs to classrooms damaged by a leak are nearly complete, with students expected to return after fall break.

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No coding experience needed for Northern Arizona University AI healthcare programs — 1dNorthern Arizona University's College of Health and Human Services announced Thursday it is now accepting applications for two AI training programs for healthcare employees involved in public and clinical health.

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Wall Street Firms Post Record Profits Amid Rising Household Debt — 2dMoney is flooding Wall Street as Americans thirst for financial relief amid war-fueled inflation and soaring household debt.

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Chris Dalton Wall Street's huge profits while household debt climbs this high just shows the economy works better for banks than for families trying to keep up with prices.

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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Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon AI Model — Sep 30, 2026Google unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a frontier model strong in coding, enterprise work, and cyber defense, initially limited to trusted partners while safety evaluations continue.

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Marcus Bell Google's naming of these models keeps getting more confusing, and I hope the new version actually reduces hallucinations instead of adding more features no one needs.

Kelvin waves from El Niño could worsen West Coast erosion and flooding — 5dWest Coast sea levels may rise up to a foot this month as El Niño Kelvin waves move north at about 6 mph, amplifying erosion and flood risk with tides and storms.

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Tom Gallagher I remember past El Niño years when erosion was bad enough already, so this extra sea level rise feels like it will make things worse for beach access.

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