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DevelopingOct 12, 2026

2026 MLB stretch run: wild-card races and top performances

Brewers beat Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS opener.
Brewers edge Dodgers 2-1 to take 1-0 lead in NLCS.

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Two Drinks with . . . the Gay Christian Who’s Running ‘Playboy’ — 9h

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GOP PAC Runs Maine Ads in Wrong Portland — 13hA GOP super PAC spent about $25,000 on attack ads against Troy Jackson that ran four days in Portland, Oregon—not Portland, Maine—and drew over a million views.

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GOP Senator Roger Marshall Tied With Democrat Adam Hamilton In Deep-Red Kansas: POLL — 8hThe two Senate candidates running in the deep red state of Kansas were tied as of Monday, RealClearPolling averages showed.

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Most millionaires run dull businesses and drive older cars — 7hScrap-metal dealers and welders often out-accumulate doctors because wealth is what you keep and invest, not what you earn.

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Dana Whitfield Doctors earn plenty yet so many I see live paycheck to paycheck with new cars every few years.

IJRTanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary SaysSimon August · 4 min · 8h

Trump’s Diesel Deal With Putin Runs Into The Ban Congress Passed On Russian Energy — 11hA group of four Republican and two Democratic senators are saying that President Donald Trump's plan to import Russian diesel breaks a 2022 law that bans Russian energy imports.

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Elena Vasquez Congress should enforce the 2022 ban they passed, no special deals for Russian diesel regardless of who is president.

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.

US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade1 source — 2d

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Max Verstappen aims to extend F1 winning run as he starts on pole for Singapore Grand Prix2 sources — 1d

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FBI Official Wrote She Was Running ‘Shadow Government’ to Retract China Tip — 2d“Oh crap.”

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Dana Whitfield If an official is openly calling it a shadow government effort, that points to deeper problems with accountability at the bureau.

Texas waives fees for public college applications this weekPolitics — 21hTexas Free College Application Week runs Oct. 12-18, 2026, waiving fees for residents applying to public undergraduate programs via ApplyTexas by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 18.

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The Conservative DeskUK pins Fairford plot on Iran’s Guard after U.S. bombers leaveBurnham told Parliament the IRGC almost certainly directed the September incident near RAF Fairford. Police found petrol in vans; seven men walked free on bail as allies backed London’s attribution.55m · 2 reads

Seahawks Beat 49ers 26-21 Despite Running Back Fumble and InjuriesSports — 2dThe Seahawks’ depleted running-back group faced more uncertainty against San Francisco, with George Holani questionable before the game and his fumble returned for a touchdown intensifying criticism of Seattle’s depth and ball security. The injury-plagued 49ers also lost Deebo Samuel to a hamstring injury during the matchup.

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FBI Official Nikki Floris Wrote of Running Shadow Government to Retract Tip — 3d“Oh crap.”

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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.

Misiorowski reaches 104 mph but labors through five innings vs Dodgers — 1dJacob Misiorowski touched 104 mph but allowed one run and five hits before exiting with one out in the fifth of NLCS Game 1 against the Dodgers.

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FBI official boasted of running ‘shadow government’ on China election tip1 source — 4d“Oh crap.”

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FBI Official Called Herself Running Shadow Government on China Election Tip — 4d“Oh crap.”

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Maya Lindstrom No one in government should be framing their job as running a shadow operation regardless of the China angle.

IJRAmazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked AwayDylan Kresak · 2 min · 8h

Alaska Trawlers Catch Salmon as Western Runs DeclineEnvironment — 3dAlaska’s pollock trawlers unintentionally catch large numbers of salmon as runs collapse in western Alaska, fueling objections from Indigenous communities and smaller fishers. Scientists cite warming waters as a major cause of the decline, while critics argue trawler bycatch is a factor that can be controlled; the dispute has become a political issue in Alaska.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Troy Jackson, Running for Senate Against 'Greedy Corporations,' Says He 'Can't Help' That a PAC He Led Took Corporate Money1 source — 4d

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Treat your startup like a science experiment, not a plan — 2dRies claims startups fail by executing fixed plans under extreme uncertainty instead of running cheap experiments that prove or kill assumptions fast.

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Rachel Meyers I started measuring one customer behavior change per week instead of chasing a perfect launch and finally saw what actually moved the needle.

Raiders’ Jeanty Misses Practice, Status Uncertain — 4dRaiders running back Ashton Jeanty’s foot and ankle issues worsened during practice this week, leaving his availability for Sunday’s game against the Patriots uncertain. His potential absence could give rookie Mike Washington Jr. a larger role as Las Vegas looks to revive its struggling running game.

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UTSA rallies past South Florida 31-24Sports — 4dUTSA rallied from a late 24-23 deficit to beat South Florida 31-24, with A’Marion Peterson scoring his third touchdown on the decisive one-yard run after Will Henderson’s 26-yard gain. Peterson also had a 53-yard touchdown run as the Roadrunners improved to 5-1.

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BooksLeaders who absorb risk unlock trust fear-based management never canOrganizations work like tribes: when leaders put people's safety ahead of their own status, cooperation and loyalty replace internal fear.1h · 3 reads

“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” — Proverbs 18:10, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 198 — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Akron Police Identify Fatal Hit-and-Run Person of InterestWorld — 4dAkron police have identified a person of interest and recovered a tan Cadillac SRX believed involved in the fatal Sept. 26 hit-and-run that killed pedestrian Jesse McCool. The vehicle is being processed as investigators consult prosecutors about possible charges; no arrest or charges have been announced.

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Kansas Ends Colorado's 23-Game Home Unbeaten StreakSports — 1dKansas beat No. 24 Colorado 1-0 on Marit McLaughlin’s late goal, ending Colorado’s program-record 14-match win streak and 23-game home unbeaten run.

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Texans Rule Out Montgomery With Groin Injury — 1dTexans running back David Montgomery left Sunday’s game against the Titans with a groin injury after five carries for 11 yards. Houston ruled him out for the rest of the game, leaving Woody Marks and Dare Ogunbowale as its available backfield options.

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Ravens Rule Out Lamar Jackson Against Falcons — 6dThe Ravens ruled out Lamar Jackson for their Week 5 game against the Falcons after he injured his ankle, with Tyler Huntley set to start. Baltimore expects Huntley to run its offense without major changes and will lean on its running game.

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IJRIran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000Jillian Butler · 2 min · 9h