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Arizona Candidate Reports Rape While Repairing Sign — 1dAZ Dem candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was knocked unconscious and raped ~2 a.m. Aug. 14, 2026, fixing a campaign sign; she recalls a second man leaving after 'Not even worth it.'

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South Korea posts second-highest $46.11B current-account surplusFinance — 1dSouth Korea posted a $46.11 billion August current account surplus, second-highest on record, as semiconductor prices rose over 100% and volumes nearly 10%.

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College Women's Golf Posts Multiple Second-Place RunsSports — 2dMizzou finished second at the OU Intercollegiate, led by runner-up Addie Dobson, whose eligibility lawsuit with teammate Melanie Walker is pending a hearing. Texas A&M-Victoria also placed second at the Tempest Intercollegiate, while Ole Miss was second entering the final round of The Ally.

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Atlanta Dream take 2-0 semifinal lead — 1dNaz Hillmon's layup with 20.8 seconds left in OT lifted Atlanta past New York 101-98 for a 2-0 WNBA semifinals lead.

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Gun Rights Groups Warn Banks Are New Front In Firearm Access Fight1 source — 8hFuture battles for the Second Amendment may be decided in the offices of bank CEOs as opposed to in Congress or courtrooms.

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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.

Red Sox Eye Second Straight Winter Offensive Upgrades — 3dOutscored 18-2 in a second straight Wild Card exit to the Yankees, the Red Sox will again target offense after Breslow said the lineup did not slug.

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Tom Gallagher Fenway rewards lefty power and smart contact hitters. Building around that while giving the prospects time to develop is the right approach.

Ravens Acquire Pro Bowler Cam Jurgens — 1dEagles traded two-time Pro Bowler Cam Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Ravens for a 2027 fifth and 2028 second-round pick; he is in concussion protocol.

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Trump Questions Who is Leading Iran — 1dPresident Donald Trump is wondering who is leading Iran. “Their leaders are gone, their second group of leaders are gone, and the biggest problem I have is nobody knows who the he… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Rachel Meyers Trump raises a fair point given how many Iranian officials have been eliminated recently.

WHO Seeks Russia Details on Reported Second CaseWorld — 2dThe WHO is pressing Russia for details about the death of a researcher at a Siberian plague institute and unverified reports of a second employee with pneumonia, urging transparent information-sharing to assess public-health risks. Russian authorities say the researcher died of pneumonia of unknown origin and deny a plague-related workplace incident; the United States has also sought information, and President Donald Trump says he plans to speak with Vladimir Putin.

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Kurdish Publisher Avesta Wins US Freedom-to-Publish Award — 1dIstanbul’s Avesta won the AAP Freedom to Publish Award a second time after book bans, a 2016 warehouse fire destroying 3,000-plus works, and a 2023 “terrorist propaganda” site label.

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Avalanche Expected To Face Winless FlamesSports — 19hColorado visits Calgary after a 3-2 loss to Winnipeg, looking to rebound in the second game of a back-to-back. The winless Flames are seeking their first victory of the season after three straight losses, amid struggles at even strength.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Hurricane Hunters Fly Into Isaias, Gather Forecast Data — 1dSecond Lt. Andrew Wilson and Hurricane Hunter crews flew about 700 miles from Keesler into Tropical Storm Isaias on Oct. 7, feeding dropsonde and wing data to the National Hurricane Center.

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Critchlow Announces First South Bend 2027 Mayoral BidPolitics — 3dPortage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow has announced a Democratic campaign for South Bend mayor in 2027, becoming the first candidate to enter the race. It will be his second bid after finishing second in the 2019 primary; Critchlow says he wants to build on the city’s progress and focus on practical services, neighborhood safety and accountability.

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Massive 2,000-Year-Old Ritual Bath Lifted From Israeli Archaeological Site — 6hA remarkably preserved Jewish ritual bath dating back roughly 2,000 years has been uncovered in Israel, offering archaeologists a rare glimpse into life during the Second Temple pe… — by Andrew Powell

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Illinois Fairs Top 1 Million Visitors Again — 2dIllinois' two state fairs topped 1 million visitors for a second straight year in 2026, with Du Quoin setting a record at 287,058 and Springfield at 714,231.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Analyst Floats Mac Jones Trade for Injured Buccaneers — 2dWith Baker Mayfield sidelined by a thumb injury and Tampa Bay off to an 0-4 start, a proposed trade would send 49ers backup Mac Jones to the Buccaneers for a conditional 2027 third-round pick, potentially rising to a second-rounder. The deal remains speculative, and San Francisco may resist because it reportedly values Jones at a second-round pick and needs him as insurance behind Brock Purdy.

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White House account shares 44-second clip labeling CNN fake news — 5dThe 44-second clip displays the words FAKE NEWS CNN from the White House account. It spreads as the official government post criticizes the network. @WhiteHouse

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Sam Okafor A 44-second clip flashing text like that seems too simplistic to change anyone's mind about the network.

NTSB report details final moments before Chatsworth news helicopter crash — 2dNTSB: warning horns and changing engine sounds marked the last 29 seconds before the Sept. 15 Chatsworth news helicopter crash that killed three.

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Tsitsipas Advances, Hurkacz Faces Djokovic Next — 21hStefanos Tsitsipas beat Kimmer Coppejans 6-3, 7-5 to reach the Shanghai Masters second round, continuing his climb back up the rankings. He will face 18th seed Luciano Darderi next; Hubert Hurkacz also advanced, while Jannik Sinner withdrew with a right knee injury.

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Bengals Receiver Ja’Marr Chase Questionable After Injury — 4dBengals WR Ja'Marr Chase is questionable with a possible concussion after a facemask tackle and second hit to the head area vs. the Jaguars.

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Nicole Hardy Bengals need to protect their receivers better if they want to stay in playoff contention.

Japan Services Growth Slows After Quake Disruption — 4dJapan's services PMI fell to 51.3 from 52.5 as new export business posted its second-sharpest decline since January 2021.

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Nicole Hardy Weaker export business on top of the quake could drag growth longer than people expect if demand stays soft.

Miguel Rojas Leaves NLDS Game With Back Soreness — 2dDodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas left Game 3 of the NLDS against the Braves in the eighth inning after fouling off a pitch and appearing to hurt his lower back. Tommy Edman replaced him, and Los Angeles had not announced an update on Rojas while leading 3-1.

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Swiss Glaciers Lose 5.5% of Ice in Second-Largest Annual Decline — Sep 30, 2026

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Jared Kim Natural variation plays a role but the scale of recent losses suggests human influence is dominant.

Meloni Seeks EU Voice Trademark Against AI Clones — 3dGiorgia Meloni filed Oct. 5, 2026 to trademark a four-second clip of her saying “Io sono Giorgia Meloni” twice at the EUIPO against AI voice clones.

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Nicole Hardy I doubt a trademark will really prevent deepfakes since they're already hard to control online.