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Job Listings Span Four Cities, Varied RolesBusiness — 4dThe listings highlight retail and service openings in Bellevue, Sault Ste. Marie and Lubbock, including sales, cashier, salon, and senior-living kitchen roles. Globe Life is also hiring two new-business specialists in McKinney, Texas—one on-site and one hybrid—to review and process insurance applications.

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Knicks, Towns Talks Stall Over $276M Extension — 6dKarl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks remain far apart on a contract extension, with Towns saying he wants to stay and help keep the championship core together but finds the team’s proposed pay cut unacceptable. New York is seeking to manage its payroll and avoid the NBA’s second salary-cap apron, complicating negotiations as other key players also approach extension decisions.

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Jamal Murray Starts Nuggets Preseason GameSports — 4dJamal Murray is set to start against Utah in Denver’s preseason rematch, while Spencer Jones is day-to-day with a hamstring strain that could keep him out of several preseason games. The Nuggets are also weighing roster and lineup questions: salary-cap constraints and limited preseason minutes could hurt Lonnie Walker IV’s bid for a roster spot, and Cam Johnson—not Christian Braun—is identified as the starter most at risk of being demoted.

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Cities Propose 2027 Budgets With Spending ShiftsPolitics — 4dCities are advancing proposed 2027 budgets amid differing financial pressures: Beaver Dam’s $25.26 million plan funds an additional police officer and infrastructure while accounting for higher labor costs and utility-rate increases, while Evanston previewed proposed tax hikes and spending shifts. Colorado Springs, buoyed by stronger-than-expected sales-tax revenue, proposes restoring furlough-affected pay and park-bathroom funding while increasing support for police, fire services and pothole repairs; its budget remains subject to council approval.

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Libya lawmakers elect new speaker after 12 yearsPolitics — 3dEastern Libyan MPs elected Al-Salhin Abdelnabi speaker on Tuesday after 98 members capped leadership at one 12-month term, ending Aguila Saleh’s nearly 12-year hold.

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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.

Chardan Keeps Ocular Therapeutix Buy, $23 TargetFinance — Sep 30, 2026Ocular Therapeutix has surged over the past three years, but its high sales-based valuation and continuing losses raise questions about whether its price is justified as its lead drug candidate advances toward a planned late-2026 regulatory submission. Analysts remain broadly positive, with Chardan reaffirming a Buy rating and a $23 target, though valuation assessments flag substantial downside risk.

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Maple Leafs Acquire Marchenko in Multi-Player Trade — Sep 24, 2026The Maple Leafs are reportedly among several teams interested in Columbus winger Kirill Marchenko, but a deal could require a major asset such as Matthew Knies and add to Toronto’s salary-cap challenges. Analysts say Knies’ age, production, contract and playoff experience make him a costly sacrifice, while Toronto’s broader roster spending leaves little flexibility.

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Kawhi Leonard Returns to Raptors in Trade — Sep 11, 2026The proposed Kawhi Leonard trade between the Clippers and Raptors remains in flux as the Clippers’ front office lacks an interim governor after the NBA imposed a $30 million fine and suspensions on owner Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker, and Lawrence Frank for a salary-cap circumvention investigation, complicating league approval of the deal. Despite assurances there is no league-level holdup, internal governance issues and ongoing investigations continue to delay finalizing Leonard’s return to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft assets.

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First Sound of Music Museum Opens in Salzburg — Sep 21, 2026Salzburg opened the Sound of Music Salzburg museum at Hellbrunn Palace, the first venue dedicated to the 1965 film and the real von Trapp family, displaying about 450 artifacts including props, costumes, and the iconic gazebo. The museum aims to separate historical fact from Hollywood fiction, with Elisabeth von Trapp attending and stressing the intimate, tour-friendly presentation of the story and Salzburg’s ongoing link to the film’s tourism appeal.

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Elena Vasquez It's nice to see the real von Trapp story getting its own space alongside the movie props at Hellbrunn.

CEPS, DP Poland, PGE Report 2026 EarningsBusiness — Sep 15, 2026CEPS PLC posted a strong half-year with GBP 9 million in sales and GBP 10.98 million in net income, while DP Poland saw a 12% intraday stock rise alongside a quarterly EPS of GBP 0.01 and half-year sales of GBP 30.7 million. PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna reported solid Q2 results with PLN 15,263 million in sales and PLN 2,015 million in net income, six-month sales of PLN 32,716 million and net income of PLN 3,953 million, with DP Poland also noting an insider purchase of 315,000 shares.

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80-year-old Scottsdale man accused of shooting salesman who asked for water — Sep 14, 2026Prosecutors say 80-year-old Patrick McBride shot a door-to-door salesman in a gated north Scottsdale community after a confrontation over the man’s presence; the salesman, who had asked for water and was riding a Segway, was found with a back gunshot wound and remains unable to feel his legs. McBride has been arrested on aggravated assault causing serious physical injury and related charges as police describe an ongoing dispute about whether the salesman left the area before the shooting.

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

Salzgitter Appoints Christoph Martin CFOBusiness — Sep 11, 2026Salzgitter AG named Christoph Martin as its next chief financial officer, effective October 1, 2026, to succeed Birgit Potrafki who will leave January 31, 2027 and will assist with a smooth transition. Martin, who has served on the management boards of Salzgitter Mannesmann Handel and Salzgitter Mannesmann International since January 2025, brings extensive finance and controlling experience from Thyssenkrupp and other roles.

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Sales Job Listings Span Five U.S. CitiesBusiness — 2dLocal job roundups highlight sales and marketing openings in Lancaster, Dunwoody, Bridgewater, Clarksville and Fremont, spanning customer service, leasing, account management, advertising, technical sales, insurance, banking and pharma marketing. Requirements and compensation vary widely, from entry-level roles to senior positions, with some listings advertising earnings up to $125,000 or more.

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Mercedes-Benz Q3 Sales Fall 8%, China 31% — 2dChina car sales dropped 31% to about 86,800 as Mercedes-Benz Q3 passenger-car sales fell 8% to 407,200.

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Salem Woman Cited After Sideswiping School BusWorld — 4dA 66-year-old Salem woman was cited for reckless driving and failing to fulfill a driver’s duties after police say her car drove onto a sidewalk, sideswiped a school bus in northeast Salem on Oct. 1 and left the scene. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Braves’ Chris Sale Game 2 Start Remains Uncertain — Oct 2, 2026Chris Sale helped Atlanta clinch its Wild Card Series against Philadelphia by recording the final four outs after starting earlier in the series, leaving his availability for the NLDS against Los Angeles uncertain. Manager Walt Weiss has not ruled out Sale starting Sunday’s Game 2 but says the Braves will prioritize his health, as their thin rotation could otherwise put added pressure on inexperienced starters and the bullpen.

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Marcus Bell They need to keep Sale out Sunday and lean on the bullpen early even if it means more work for the younger guys later on.

Hans Anders suspends smart-glasses sales in Netherlands, Belgium — Oct 1, 2026Hans Anders has suspended sales of Meta’s camera-equipped Ray-Ban glasses in the Netherlands and Belgium amid mounting privacy concerns and public and political scrutiny; another Dutch retailer has also paused sales. Meta says a visible recording light and anti-tampering safeguards protect bystanders, while Dutch authorities and advocacy groups are considering further action over covert filming risks.

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Trump Denies Discussing Arms Sales With Xi — Sep 27, 2026U.S. Ambassador David Perdue said President Trump once asked Xi Jinping whether China wanted to buy American weapons, a remark made public amid scrutiny over delayed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and concern about Washington’s commitment to the island. Analysts called the reported offer alarming, while Perdue said U.S. support for Taiwan remains unchanged; an arms sale to China would also violate longstanding U.S. law.

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Toyota Global Sales Fall for Second Straight Month on China Weakness — Sep 29, 2026Toyota global sales fell 6.4% to 790,743 vehicles in August, a second straight monthly drop, as China sales plunged 22.8% for a seventh month.

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Priya Raman Even with growth at home their US and Middle East results show real weakness in key export markets.

Shein returns to profit on $11.08B sales but flags slowing growth — Sep 28, 2026Shein returned to profit with $2.40 billion Q2 net income on $11.08 billion sales, its first results as a public company, as Europe sales fell nearly 14%.

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Jared Kim Shein turning a profit is welcome but the flat growth and Europe weakness point to bigger trouble ahead with those new fees.

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.

Seattle parents sue Salem hospital alleging staff told them to drive son's body home — Sep 21, 2026A Seattle-area family is suing Salem Health and an emergency physician, alleging hospital staff pressured them to transport their nearly 9-month-old son’s body home in their private car after his death at Salem Hospital, citing cost concerns and a lack of paperwork for proper transport. The lawsuit also accuses the hospital of failing to provide dignified, timely options or a morgue response and claims the family was guided through decisions in a state of shock, with the infant’s death tied to Down syndrome and other health issues.

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Blackstone Explores Secondary Sale for $11B FundBusiness — Sep 17, 2026Blackstone is pursuing a secondary sale for shares in its Blackstone Property Partners US fund, about $11 billion in net asset value, with the firm taking a more active role to coordinate buyers and sellers to provide liquidity without asset sales. The move follows years of depressed returns and redemption pressure across open-ended real estate funds, with BPP cutting management fees by 30% for some investors and a broader shift toward data-center-heavy holdings as it stabilizes returns.

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Bank of England pauses gilt sales until 2027 while keeping 2034 unwind target — Sep 17, 2026The Bank of England has redesigned its quantitative tightening plan, halting long-dated gilt sales and steering the unwind toward shorter and medium maturities while targetting zero long-dated holdings by 2034; it will pause open-market sales and potentially sell via the Debt Management Office to smooth supply and avoid weak pricing. The changes, unfolding over about eight years, aim to reduce the Asset Purchase Facility and manage higher borrowing costs while maintaining a clear path for investors and taxpayers.

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