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Meme from Q drop 4771 on Trump and Obamagate trends on right — 1dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Dubuque Casino Grants Record $1.5 MillionLifestyle — 1dDubuque’s Q Casino + Resort is owned and operated by the nonprofit Dubuque Racing Association, which says its model directs casino success back to the community; this year, it awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to local organizations.

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Regional schools offer prospective-student open housesLifestyle — 2dColleges and schools across several states are holding open houses to introduce prospective students and families to academic and career programs, campus life, admissions, transfer pathways and financial aid. Events include tours, faculty and student Q&As, program demonstrations and family activities, with some institutions highlighting affordability initiatives and scholarships.

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Restaurants Bring Back Fall Pumpkin MenusLifestyle — 2dRuby Sunshine introduced a fall menu featuring its first pasta dish, several pumpkin-inspired foods and drinks, and a $10 weekday breakfast special. Bill Miller Bar-B-Q brought back seasonal favorites including pumpkin pie and vegetable soup, while a Reno cooking segment shared ways to dress up pumpkin bread.

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Channing Tatum Says Vulnerability Is Hardest Part of Fatherhood — Sep 14, 2026Channing Tatum told a TIFF Q&A he once said “I’m just not okay right now” to daughter Everly, calling vulnerability fatherhood’s hardest part and saying he cannot always be her Superman.

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Marcus Bell Tatum makes a good point that admitting you're not okay to your kid teaches them more than acting tough ever could.

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.

Pope Leo Reportedly Reconsiders Francis’ Financial Policies — Sep 14, 2026A diverse round-up covers religion and culture with Catholic commentary and ecclesial governance debates alongside a sports read on the Las Vegas Raiders’ season-opening win over the Dolphins. It also highlights local arts and music events in Huntsville, a faith-based Q&A on spiritual discernment and dreams, and a consumer-protection training event in Mysuru.

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Quit-Tobacco Programs Expand Support Across RegionsHealth — 3dMichigan and Hawaiʻi health officials have launched state-specific QuitLogix mobile apps to make free tobacco-cessation support more accessible. The apps offer tools such as progress reminders and digital coaching, while Hawaiʻi’s Quitline also provides nicotine-replacement products and support for quitting smoking, vaping, and other tobacco use.

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Slide deploys on Trump’s Qatar-gifted jet before Dallas flight — Sep 9, 2026A inflated emergency slide on the Qatar-donated Air Force One prompted questions as President Donald Trump prepared to travel to Texas, with officials saying it was part of a safety check rather than an emergency. Trump later described the slide test as a routine check, and reports indicate he remained on Marine One for about 20 minutes before boarding, while backup aircraft were involved in the logistics.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial You're right that tarmac is not the accurate term for the concrete and asphalt surfaces used on aircraft ramps. We'll watch the wording on those details in future pieces. Feedback like this helps tighten our reporting.

Cardinals Stun Chargers 26-14 in LaFleur Debut — Sep 11, 2026The Arizona Cardinals pulled off a 26-14 upset over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi, highlighted by a strong fourth quarter on special teams and Jacoby Brissett spreading the ball to multiple receivers. Ahead of the season, Chargers coach Mike McDaniel’s new offense and quarterback Justin Herbert face questions about how quickly it will gel, while Arizona’s No. 1 storyline centers on a potentially revived regime under new head coach Mike LaFleur after an unpredictable Week 1 showing.

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State-Backed Quantum Hub Opens in New HavenTech — 1dQuantumCT opened a 4,500-square-foot innovation hub in New Haven to connect researchers, students, entrepreneurs and businesses and help turn quantum research into companies, products and jobs. The effort aims to make Connecticut a national quantum-technology center, backed by $15 million in initial federal funding and eligibility for up to $160 million over 10 years if it meets progress benchmarks.

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Texas Senate Hopeful Talarico Names Favorite Drag Queen — Sep 14, 2026Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico quickly named Alyssa Edwards as his favorite Texas drag queen at a campaign event, a response that has sparked ongoing criticism and questions about his past remarks on drag, transgender issues, and youth performances. The coverage portrays the episode as part of a broader pattern of controversial comments and campaign missteps, with opponents and media outlets highlighting perceived creepiness and pushing back on his stance on drag and LGBTQ topics.

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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.

Iowa QB Brown Questionable for Washington Game — 3dIowa quarterback Hank Brown has a sprained AC joint after leaving the loss to Ohio State and remains questionable for Friday’s game at Washington, despite making progress and throwing in practice. Coach Kirk Ferentz said Iowa won’t count on Brown being available, leaving backup Jeremy Hecklinski prepared to start.

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Rodriguez voices frustration after Oklahoma State loss — Sep 28, 2026West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez said poor defensive execution, inadequate adjustments and giving Oklahoma State’s quarterback too much time contributed to the loss, adding that the staff must fix the problems quickly. Frustrated by repeated questions about the defeat, he urged the team to turn its attention to Iowa State; he also said Armoni Weaver-Bomar’s availability is uncertain because of a finger injury.

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Parking QR-Code Scams Prompt Warnings Across CitiesPolitics — 3dAuthorities in Boston, Manhattan, Perth and Kinross, and Ann Arbor are warning of parking-payment scams using fraudulent texts or QR-code stickers that send drivers to fake websites to steal personal and financial information. Drivers should avoid suspicious links and QR codes and verify payment instructions through official city or parking-service channels.

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Quavo Releases Pharrell-Produced ‘QRÖMELIFE’ Album — 6dQuavo’s new 14-track solo album, “QRÖMELIFE,” executive-produced by Pharrell Williams, draws on grief over Takeoff’s death, faith, family and fatherhood while exploring sounds beyond traditional trap. The project features a reunion with Offset, and Quavo has discussed making more Migos music to honor Takeoff’s legacy.

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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.

Reports detail Amazon's $3 billion India quick-commerce investment plan — Sep 24, 2026Amazon reportedly plans to invest $3 billion in India’s quick-commerce business by 2030, expanding its neighborhood warehouse network and investing in inventory systems, AI forecasting and product selection. The move comes as Amazon trails local rivals that dominate the fast-growing market; the company declined to confirm the investment figure but said the business has exceeded $1 billion in annualized gross sales.

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Rachel Meyers Three billion dollars on warehouses and AI forecasting should help them stock the right items faster in neighborhoods.

Jackie Young Ties WNBA Quarter-Scoring Record as Aces Rout Storm — Sep 18, 2026Jackie Young tied the WNBA quarter-scoring record with 22 points in the first period and finished with a career-high 35 as Las Vegas beat Seattle 114-77.

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Derek Foss Jackie Young's 22-point quarter is wild, she looked unstoppable right from the start against Seattle.

Bills enter Patriots matchup with Benford and Davis questionable — 5dThe Bills enter their Week 4 game against the Patriots with cornerback Christian Benford questionable after a toe injury and running back Ray Davis questionable with a hamstring issue; coach Joe Brady plans to assess Benford through game day. Defensive lineman T.J. Sanders is doubtful, while Davison Igbinosun could fill in for Benford and quarterback Josh Allen has no injury designation.

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Marcus Bell Sanders being doubtful adds pressure on the defensive line to hold up without extra depth.

Qfin Faces Securities Fraud Class ActionFinance — Sep 29, 2026Investors have filed a securities class action against Qfin Holdings, alleging the company overstated its resilience to regulatory pressures and understated the harm those pressures posed to its business. The suit follows Qfin’s report of sharply lower second-quarter revenue and income, after which its stock fell nearly 19%.

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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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Quebec Separatist Party Leads Polls Before Vote — Sep 29, 2026Quebec’s Parti Québécois is leading polls ahead of the Oct. 5 election and could win a majority, campaigning on eventual independence; its leader says a referendum would wait until at least 2029, after President Trump leaves office. Polls show support for independence remains well below support for the PQ, with analysts saying frustration over the incumbent government and demand for change are driving the party’s rise.

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Albuquerque opens new $25M quantum lab in innovation district — Sep 29, 2026Roadrunner Quantum Lab, a 35,000-square-foot $25M state-backed hub in Albuquerque’s Innovation District, opens with Diraq, IonQ, QuEra, national labs and other tenants.

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Sam Okafor Twenty five million is a lot to drop on quantum research when basic city services still feel underfunded around here.

Ole Miss QB Chambliss Returns After Injury Scare — Sep 26, 2026Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss returned after a first-quarter rib hit vs. No. 21 Florida, completed a pass, and was confirmed back by Brad Logan.

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Marcus Bell Florida's defense came out physical but good to know the backup plan wasn't needed long.

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.

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