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Netflix Orders Lady Violet Bridgerton Prequel Series — 10hNetflix on Oct. 8, 2026 ordered an untitled Bridgerton limited series on young Lady Violet and Viscount Edmund’s romance, with Shonda Rhimes and Nicholas Nardini writing and showrunning.

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St. Louis Archdiocese Sues Over ICE Sacrament Limits — 3dOn Oct. 5, 2026, St. Louis clergy sued over ICE jail sacrament limits after an official proposed Communion in a plastic bag via guard; the filing says one detainee died there.

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Elena Vasquez ICE giving lawyers more access than clergy shows the rules are inconsistent and unfair to faith needs.

Waffle House status signals storm severity for FEMA and residents — 7hThe Waffle House Index uses whether the chain’s restaurants remain open, operate with limited service or close as an informal signal of a storm’s impact, helping Southerners and emergency officials identify hard-hit communities and track recovery. The chain’s disaster preparations and location maps make its restaurants a practical source of food and shelter during storms, though the index is a gauge rather than an official forecast.

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Mike Evans limited in 49ers practice with rib injury — 1dMike Evans, managing a rib injury, was limited at 49ers practice Wednesday after playing through the issue and recording 76 receiving yards against Denver; his status appears to be trending positively for Sunday’s game against Seattle. San Francisco also reported several other injuries, with fullback Kyle Juszczyk expected to miss a few weeks with a knee injury.

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Report: Wembanyama limits U.S. media interviews — 2dVictor Wembanyama is reportedly limiting U.S. interviews to 60 Minutes as he focuses on the upcoming season after the Spurs’ five-game NBA Finals loss to the Knicks. He has said the defeat brought sleepless nights but that San Antonio remains hopeful and ambitious.

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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.

Trump Claims Eight Wars Settled in Nobel Bid — 1dPresident Donald Trump renewed his push for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he had settled eight wars and suggesting another breakthrough could come, despite limited progress toward a ceasefire with Iran. He criticized the committee’s past decision to award Barack Obama and argued his record merits the honor; fact-checkers have disputed his characterization of several conflicts as wars.

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Sen. Schmitt Details Plan to Limit Birthright Citizenship After Court Ruling — 2hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Jared Kim I support fixing immigration but changing birthright rules feels like it needs a constitutional amendment rather than just a new law.

Sen. Eric Schmitt Outlines Plan To Limit Birthright Citizenship — 4hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Florida Seeks Court Order Limiting Meta Teen Use — 1dFlorida AG Uthmeier on Oct. 7, 2026, asked a Pasco court to lock Meta under-14 users out in 30 days and cap teens at two hours after rejecting an up-to-$18B deal; filing cites chats calling IG 'a drug.'

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Southern Glazer Settles FTC Pricing Allegations With Six-Year Limits — 6dSouthern Glazer's settled the FTC's first Robinson-Patman case in decades with six years of pricing limits on sales to its top chain customers in 26 states.

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Maya Lindstrom Six years of monitoring feels like a fair compromise even if Southern Glazer still says it did nothing wrong.

Sen. Eric Schmitt Pushes Amendment To Limit Birthright Citizenship — 1dRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Rachel Meyers Birthright citizenship is in the Constitution for a reason and one senator's push to limit it risks creating stateless children.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Sen. Schmitt Details Plan to Limit Birthright Citizenship After Court Ruling — 2dRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Nicole Hardy This approach might force Congress to actually define citizenship properly instead of letting courts keep expanding it beyond the original intent.

Oilers acquire Hallander from Penguins for Stastney — 1dThe Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenceman Spencer Stastney, adding depth up front as injuries sideline several forwards. Hallander, who has three points in two games this season, has limited NHL experience and is expected to provide a short-term option while the Oilers’ lineup recovers.

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Norway Plans Temporary Restrictions on AI Glasses in Parks and Schools — 3dOn Oct. 5, 2026, Norway planned temporary AI-glasses limits in parks, schools and gyms; minister Torgeir Micaelsen warned of filming without people's knowledge.

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Rachel Meyers Norway's move to limit AI glasses in schools and parks is a smart step to protect people's privacy from secret recordings.

RBA warns AI slump could hit Australian spendingFinance — 2dAustralia’s AI investment boom could add to near-term inflation, limiting the Reserve Bank’s room to ease policy as productivity gains take time to materialize. Separately, RBA analysis warns that a sharp AI-stock downturn could erode household wealth and consumer spending, with exposure largely held through superannuation and overseas equities.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Police Vehicles Involved in Crashes Across Two StatesAuto — 2dPolice vehicles were involved in crashes in Joplin, Amarillo and Midland. In Joplin, an officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a pickup failed to yield; details of the Amarillo crash were limited, while in Midland a truck ran a red light and overturned after striking a police vehicle, sending four occupants to the hospital with minor injuries.

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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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Reports: Dolphins 0-4 Amid Willis Struggles — 3dThe Dolphins are 0-4, and quarterback Malik Willis has struggled with limited production and turnovers as Miami’s offense ranks among the league’s worst. But an inexperienced, injury-hit supporting cast and receivers’ difficulty getting open complicate the team’s effort to determine whether Willis can be its long-term quarterback.

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Pest Firms Highlight Prevention Guidance Across Oklahoma, WisconsinBusiness — 2dPest-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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Shootings Injure Men Across Four CitiesWorld — 5dPolice are investigating separate shootings in Wichita, Des Moines, Memphis and Pittsburgh that left men injured; victims in Wichita, Memphis and Pittsburgh were reported in critical condition. Authorities have disclosed limited suspect information, and the investigations remain ongoing.

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Merced County Crash Kills Horse, Seriously Injures RiderAuto — 3dA 50-year-old man suffered major injuries when a van struck him as he crossed Santa Fe Drive on horseback in Merced County before sunrise Monday; the horse died, and the driver was moderately injured. CHP said darkness and limited lighting prevented the driver from seeing the rider, and drugs or alcohol were not believed to be factors.

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Buccaneers Key Players Miss Tuesday Practice — 3dAhead of Tampa Bay’s Thursday game against Dallas, Buccaneers reports differed on linebacker Josiah Trotter’s knee status: one listed him as a full participant Tuesday, while another said he did not practice. Baker Mayfield and several other Buccaneers also missed Tuesday’s practice, while Dallas’s Monday report listed three players out and Tyler Smith limited.

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Topical isotretinoin cream offers localized acne treatment with limited body exposureHealth — Sep 28, 2026A new topical isotretinoin cream may help manage mild to moderate acne while limiting whole-body exposure and systemic side effects, but it is not expected to provide the lasting clearance possible with oral isotretinoin for some patients with persistent acne.

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Priya Raman Limiting whole body exposure sounds smart if it actually works on the spots that need it.

Eagles Opt for Friday Flight to London Ahead of Jaguars Game — 3dThe Eagles will practice in Philadelphia before flying to London on Friday for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars, a schedule coach Nick Sirianni says gives the team its best chance to win but has drawn questions over the limited time to adjust to the time difference. Philadelphia tourism officials are also using the team’s international profile to promote the city and attract more U.K. visitors.

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