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Infosys Expects Limited Impact From US PERM SuspensionTech — 3dTCS PERM filings fell to 2 in FY2026 from 1,804 in 2024 as Infosys told exchanges a U.S. suspension covering eight tech firms will not materially affect it.

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US suspends Microsoft, tech firms from green-card program — 5dVance: for every Microsoft layoff, "one and a half foreign indentured servants"; U.S. suspends Microsoft from PERM green-card program.

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Chris Dalton This is long overdue to protect American jobs from companies that prefer outsourcing over hiring locals.

Trump Officials Aren’t Waiting On Congress To Speed Up Permits For Pipelines And Power Lines — 12hTrump administration officials laid out plans Tuesday to speed up permits for pipelines and power lines while a Senate permitting deal waits for a vote.

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Permanent Daylight Saving Bill Stalls in US Senate — 3dThe Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, remains stalled in the Senate despite President Trump’s support and passage in the House, with lawmakers divided over winter safety and regional effects. Health experts argue permanent standard time better aligns with human body clocks and may benefit sleep, while supporters of daylight saving time favor more evening light and its potential economic benefits.

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Mariners Get Permission to Interview Espada — 2dThe Seattle Mariners are searching for a manager after parting ways with Dan Wilson and have reportedly received permission to interview Houston Astros manager Joe Espada, whose contract expires this month. Seattle is also exploring candidates coaching playoff teams, while Houston has not decided Espada’s future.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

America Needs Permitting Reform — With No Gimmicks — 1dAmerica has forgotten how to build, courtesy of a Byzantine permitting process that delays projects for years and often kills them all together. A new bill could change that, thoug… — by Daily Caller News Foundation

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Priya Raman This kind of reform could finally let us build housing and infrastructure at a normal pace and keep costs from rising so fast.

Frey Nominates Interim Chief Peterson for Permanent Minneapolis Police Role — 4dAfter Brian O'Hara resigned amid interference allegations, Mayor Frey named interim chief Bill Peterson for the permanent Minneapolis police job. Peterson had said he did not want it and pledged to bring overtime spending within budget.

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UPS plans 100,000 seasonal hires amid permanent job cutsBusiness — 6dUPS plans to hire about 100,000 seasonal workers for the holiday rush while cutting up to 30,000 permanent operational jobs as it scales back lower-margin Amazon deliveries. Its 2026 seasonal hiring target is 9% below last year’s, reflecting a leaner network and increased automation.

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Dem AG Wanted To Defend Sky-High Carry Permit Fee. Now He’s A Defendant In The SuitPolitics — 6dDemocratic California Attorney General Rob Bonta was named as a defendant Tuesday in an amended complaint challenging Santa Clara County’s fees for concealed carry permits.

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Arkansas State Names McLean Permanent ProvostPolitics — Oct 4, 2026Arkansas State University has permanently appointed Dr. William McLean as provost and executive vice chancellor after he served in the role on an interim basis since July. A longtime A-State faculty member and administrator, McLean is an alumnus who has spent more than two decades at the university.

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Trump Blames Sen. Cotton for Blocking Permanent Daylight Saving Bill — Oct 2, 2026President Trump urged Senate Republicans to advance the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, and blamed Sen. Tom Cotton for blocking it. The House passed the bill, but it remains stalled in the Senate; opponents warn later winter sunrises would leave students and workers traveling in darkness, while supporters say evening daylight would bring safety, health and economic benefits.

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Elena Vasquez Cotton has a fair point about kids and workers facing dark mornings in winter if the change goes through.

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.

Washington Judge Permanently Blocks Key Sheriff Law Provisions — Oct 2, 2026Judge Christine Schaller permanently blocked WA rules raising sheriff candidate age to 25 and experience to five years, calling the qualifications too expansive to uphold.

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Nicole Hardy Sheriffs should face clear eligibility standards to ensure professionalism rather than leaving everything up to elections alone.

Six Flags Permanently Closes X2 After Injury Claims — Sep 29, 2026Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently retired its X2 roller coaster after reports of serious head injuries and lawsuits involving riders prompted scrutiny of the attraction. The park said the ride had passed safety tests but cited guest confidence and safety in its decision.

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Trump Announces Deal Granting U.S. Permanent Defense Rights in Greenland — Sep 18, 2026President Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting the US permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland at no cost, with Trump calling it an enduring, “infinite life” arrangement. Multiple outlets reported this as breaking news and ongoing, framing questions about the scope and implications of a more robust US presence on the island.

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Dana Whitfield This deal gives us a strong foothold in the Arctic without costing taxpayers anything extra.

Abbott Halts Texas Data Center Permits — Sep 21, 2026Abbott ordered a full TCEQ halt on data center permits until ERCOT and water audits finish, expanding an earlier ERCOT-focused pause; TCEQ report due Oct. 19.

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Marcus Bell Abbott's right to pause these permits until the power grid and water audits are complete.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

US Plans First Deep-Sea Mining Permits Within Months — Sep 14, 2026The Trump administration, via Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, is moving toward issuing the first deep-sea mining permits within months to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese from seabed nodules, with The Metals Company USA leading the most advanced application and NOAA coordination underway. The push seeks to diversify and strengthen U.S. supply chains for critical minerals amid international disputes and evolving maritime technology, with official timelines and approvals being rolled out in coming months and years.

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Micron Taiwan unions threaten strike vote over permanent profit sharing — Sep 15, 2026Micron Taiwan unions covering over 80% of 15,000 staff threaten a strike vote unless permanent 15% profit-sharing is locked in; mediation is set for Sept. 18 and 21.

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Derek Foss Mediation next week needs to lock in something both sides can live with without further escalation.

VP Announces Permanent Federal Loan Ban for 870,000 Tied to FraudPolitics — Sep 15, 2026Vice President announces the permanent suspension of some 870,000 individuals tied to fraud from ever obtaining federal loans. The announcement highlights efforts to prevent further misuse of taxpayer funds. @RapidResponse47

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Jackson Mayor Touts Progress Amid Budget Cuts — 1dJackson Mayor John Horhn used his State of the City address to tout faster business permitting, the reopening of Thalia Mara Hall, plans to redevelop the zoo and progress toward riverfront development, while claiming the city erased a $25 million deficit—a claim disputed by some council members. With the city facing a smaller budget and deteriorating infrastructure, Horhn is also pursuing public and private funding, local control of the water system and potential data-center investment to generate revenue.

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Michigan, Maryland Ease Dyed-Diesel Rules for Farmers — 1dMichigan and Maryland have temporarily eased restrictions allowing eligible farm and logging vehicles to use tax-exempt dyed diesel on public roads as fuel prices surge amid the Iran war. Michigan’s relief runs through Dec. 31, while Maryland’s order lasts 30 days and also suspends some hauling-permit fees; the moves follow a federal order suspending penalties for highway use of dyed diesel.

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Friendship and tiny daily bids matter more than fixing fights — 12hGottman argues lasting marriages run on updated knowledge, fondness, and everyday responsiveness because most conflicts are permanent differences, not puzzles to solve.

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LSEG Reportedly in Talks for $3.5 Billion Octus Deal — 22hLSEG confirmed Oct. 13, 2026 talks with Permira to buy New York credit-data firm Octus for about $3.5 billion; shares fell roughly 5%.

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Jared Kim billion seems high for Octus unless the data gives LSEG a real edge over rivals in that niche.

NYT, AFP, Economist Join 80-Member AI Content Coalition — 1dThe New York Times, Agence France-Presse and The Economist have joined SPUR, a coalition of more than 80 publishers in over 20 countries seeking to prevent AI companies from using or profiting from their content without permission. SPUR is developing standards to track AI use of publisher material and support licensing, as publishers also pursue lawsuits over unauthorized use.

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Road disruptions reported across four U.S. citiesWeather — 3dMankato will close the Augusta Drive and Premier Drive intersection for about two weeks starting Friday for sanitary sewer manhole replacement. Neighborhood access will be maintained via a designated detour, weather permitting.

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