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FBI reportedly removes contractor over employee data breach — 4dFBI removed an Accenture contractor Monday after a missed patch; exposed data reportedly included street addresses of human intelligence operatives and medical and psychiatric records.

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Nicole Hardy It's alarming that one missed patch on Oracle PeopleSoft could leak sensitive FBI employee records.

DBV Submits FDA Application for Peanut Allergy Patch in Young Children — Sep 29, 2026DBV Technologies has filed for FDA approval of its VIASKIN peanut-allergy patch for children ages 4 to 7 and requested Priority Review. The application is supported by a successful Phase 3 trial involving 654 children; the patch delivers small amounts of peanut protein through the skin to gradually desensitize patients.

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Apple patches CoreGraphics zero-day exploited in attacks — Sep 28, 2026

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Illinois, Ohio set fall pumpkin displaysLifestyle — 4dFranklin Park Conservatory’s Pumpkins Aglow returns on select evenings through Nov. 1, featuring more than 700 illuminated, hand-carved pumpkins, themed displays and favorites such as the pumpkin house and singing pumpkin patch. The family event also includes live entertainment, interactive activities, food vendors and a new straw-bale maze; advance ticket reservations are recommended.

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How to paint a roomLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For first-time painters who want even walls without drips, bare patches, or peeling later.

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Marcus Bell The advice on thin coats makes sense but I still get impatient and go too thick sometimes.

Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI EraRankingAI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.

How to patch a small drywall holeLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For anyone fixing a nail hole or tiny puncture who wants the wall smooth and ready for paint again.

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Marcus Bell I always sand twice with finer grit and it leaves the wall ready for paint without any extra primer.

Companies Scramble to Patch AI Cybersecurity Gaps — Sep 20, 2026Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser warned at the Qatar Economic Forum that firms are racing to harden defenses against increasingly capable AI systems, describing a “tsunami of patching” as development shifts from chip shortages to energy demand and safety risks. Industry voices are split between slowing AI advancement with rigorous safety checks and pushing for faster deployment with safeguards to counter AI-enabled fraud and cyberattacks.

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Beta Bionics Prices $150 Million Stock Offering — Sep 15, 2026One day after FDA cleared its Mint patch pump, Beta Bionics priced a $150 million stock offering and cut 2026 revenue guidance.

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Sam Okafor Beta Bionics needs the cash for Mint but selling shares at 17.25 will dilute existing holders right when growth should pay off.

Bellinger Homer Powers Yankees Past Mets — Sep 12, 2026In a Subway Series game framed by 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, the Yankees honored first responders with patches and a wreath-laying as Cody Bellinger delivered a decisive three-run homer to power a New York win over the Mets. The events blended memorial tributes with on-field highlights as players from the 2001 Yankees reflected on the tragic anniversary while the current team secured the victory.

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Nicole Hardy The first responder tributes felt right at home with the game, especially with those 2001 players reflecting on it all.

Nor’easter Hits Northeast as Austin and Ohio Forecasts VaryWeather — Oct 3, 2026Columbus is expected to turn sunny and dry for the weekend after rain moves through Friday, with highs mostly in the upper 60s to mid-70s. A cold front will bring cooler weather early next week, with lows near the low 40s and patchy frost possible in colder areas, before temperatures rebound later in the week.

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Hearst Showcases Afghan Artisans at Paris Fashion Week — 5dGabriela Hearst’s Oct. 5, 2026 Paris show, made with Turquoise Mountain Afghan artisans she called her "22 million muses," featured ikat patchwork, shisha mirrors and pomegranate-embroidered finales.

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Marcus Bell Calling them her 22 million muses feels like a stretch even if the ikat work is impressive.

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.

Senate Advances College Sports Bill 74-24 — Sep 14, 2026The Protect College Sports Act is advancing in the Senate as supporters push to establish federal guardrails for college athletics, covering student compensation, scholarships, medical coverage and the transfer portal, while aiming to replace a patchwork of state laws. Backed by prominent coaches and bipartisan sponsors, the bill faces unclear odds to secure 60 votes and a timely floor vote before the recess, with a large lobbying push on both sides.

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Public Safety Jobs Listed in Five CitiesBusiness — 6dPublic-safety and security openings are featured across Fort Worth, Tulsa, Houston, Logan, and Oklahoma City, spanning private investigations, event and retail security, construction safety, dispatch, election work, and National Guard roles. Requirements and benefits vary, and listings may change or be filled, so applicants should verify details with employers.

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Weekly Briefs Span Retail, Capitol, Community EventsLifestyle — Sep 15, 2026Canadian retail remains in flux with Primaris pursuing over $1 billion in mall acquisitions, Dollarama sustaining growth within a $5 price ceiling, and luxury district updates on Toronto’s Bloor Street. In Chattanooga, a slate of community events includes the Ruby Hurley Gala, new Books & Culture shop opening, A Better You Hair Studio’s anniversary, and an Adult Day Center program, while national coverage notes AI concerns on Capitol Hill and forthcoming hearings amid midterm activity, complemented by a Williamston local events calendar and a Daily Dispatch Quiz.

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Microsoft patches a record 972 vulnerabilities, 112 of them critical — Sep 8, 2026

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Elena Vasquez It's alarming that Microsoft had to patch so many critical flaws at once. They need better testing before release.

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

Microsoft breaks Patch Tuesday record with 974-CVE deluge — Sep 9, 2026

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Chris Dalton This volume will overwhelm smaller IT teams trying to test and deploy everything. Prioritizing critical fixes over the full list makes more sense.

Microsoft patches record 974 flaws including two zero-days — Sep 8, 2026

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An Afternoon at the Pumpkin Patch Turns Chaotic as Over 70 Vehicles Burst Into FlamesReporting — Oct 20, 2022Texas families visiting a Temple pumpkin patch Saturday had an afternoon they may never forget, but not for the right reasons. As families were wandering about the Robinson Family Farm, they noticed that smoke was…

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Microsoft patches critical Age II RCETech — Jul 15, 2026Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday included a fix for a critical vulnerability in the remastered Age of Empires II that could let an attacker take remote control via a malicious game invite, though no exploits have been publicly reported. The updates, aided by AI from Microsoft and researchers, address a record number of bugs and underscore ongoing cybersecurity risks in gaming platforms, with Rapid7 detailing the CVE-2026-50663 entry and the need for users to apply patches.

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Colorado Student Suspended for Gadsden Flag Patch Breaks Silence, Issues Challenge to Other KidsReporting — Aug 31, 2023A 12-year-old suspended from school for wearing a Gadsden flag patch on his backpack says students need to fight for their rights or see them fade away. Jaiden Rodriguez — a seventh-grader at The Vanguard School, a…

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NYPD Officer Goes to Court After Being Punished for Trump Patch, Leaves Judge ‘Speechless’Opinion — Jan 27, 2023A 15-year veteran of the New York City Police Department is suing the NYPD, seeking to overturn 40 days of pay she lost as punishment for wearing a pro-Trump patch on her jacket at a Black Lives Matter protest back in…

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Girl Scouts Offer Special Patch To ‘Girls Of All Identities’ Who Attend Pride Parades, Complete LGBT-Themed ActivitiesReporting — Jun 6, 2023The Girl Scouts organization is encouraging its young members to participate in Pride Month by offering a special patch for scouts who complete a series of LGBT-themed activities. Scouts can earn the rainbow-striped…

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Global Check Point SmartConsole zero-day exploitation — Jul 23, 2026Check Point says CVE-2026-16232 is a critical authentication-bypass flaw in SmartConsole that has been exploited in the wild, allowing unauthenticated attackers to obtain a login token and gain full admin access to Security Management and Multi-Domain Management systems. They urge patching and hardening, noting only a small number of customers are affected and that exposure of management servers to the internet without IP restrictions is the key risk, with CISA adding the vulnerability to KEV and mandating patching by July 25.

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Comedian Jay Leno Bruised After Falling Down Hill — Nov 20, 2024Jay Leno is sporting an eye patch — along with some bruises — after falling down a 60-foot hill. Leno, 74, was on his way to dinner when the accident occurred Saturday at a Hampton Inn about 30 miles outside of…

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