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“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” — C.S. Lewis, Author, 1898–1963 — 15hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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PIMCO Sees Value in 24-Year-High Treasury Yields — 1dSeptember was the weakest U.S. Treasury month since October 2024 as 10- and 30-year yields hit about 24-year highs; PIMCO calls the levels attractive value.

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FBI Assembles Elite Team Of Investigators To See If All These Terrorist Attacks Can Somehow Be Connected To A Single IdeologyPolitics — 3hMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Actor Michael Douglas Denies Sex Addiction — 1dWhile Michael Douglas admits to going to rehab for alcohol addiction, he denies going to rehab for a sex addiction. “I don’t know if I slept with so many women; I don’t see it tha… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Rachel Meyers Douglas has every right to set the record straight on what he actually went to rehab for.

“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” — Augustine of Hippo, Bishop and theologian, 354–430 — Sep 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” — C.S. Lewis, Author, 1898–1963 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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ConocoPhillips CEO Says Oil Price Floor Could Rise to $70 — 2dConocoPhillips CEO sees an oil floor near $70 and U.S. output approaching 14.5M bpd; global demand may not recover until 2028 or 2029.

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Balloon Fiesta Sees Multiple Safety IncidentsWeather — 3dA hot-air balloon carrying two people became entangled in power lines in northeast Albuquerque during the International Balloon Fiesta on Sunday. Both occupants were reported uninjured and were safely removed after crews secured the scene.

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Merced County Crash Kills Horse, Seriously Injures RiderAuto — 2dA 50-year-old man suffered major injuries when a van struck him as he crossed Santa Fe Drive on horseback in Merced County before sunrise Monday; the horse died, and the driver was moderately injured. CHP said darkness and limited lighting prevented the driver from seeing the rider, and drugs or alcohol were not believed to be factors.

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Urban Meyer Calls Michigan Offense ‘Train Wreck’ — 1dAfter Michigan’s 20-14 loss to Minnesota, Urban Meyer called the Wolverines a “train wreck,” citing turnovers, an ineffective offense and a lack of energy and toughness. He said the problems extend beyond quarterback Bryce Underwood and sees no quick fix for first-year coach Kyle Whittingham’s 3-2 team.

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“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” — Psalms 34:8, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, — 4dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Dakotas Forecast Showers, Broad Temperature RangeWeather — 2dForecasts across North and South Dakota call for mostly sunny, mild weather early in the period, followed by cooler conditions and increasing rain chances late in the weekend. Parts of North Dakota and western South Dakota could see rain mixed with snow around Columbus Day.

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Houston-Area Fertility Falls Across Five CountiesHealth — 2dBirth rates have fallen across Houston’s five largest counties over the past two decades, with Brazoria and Harris seeing especially steep declines as childbearing shifts to older ages. Researchers say affordability and delayed parenthood are contributing factors; fewer births could eventually affect schools and the workforce, though migration continues to fuel regional population growth.

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Poll Shows Most Rural Voters See No Local Health Gains From Trump Policies — Sep 30, 2026About 8 in 10 rural voters say President Donald Trump’s health policies have had no effect or a negative effect on their communities, a view shared by 68% of rural voters who identify with the Make America Healthy Again movement. Some MAHA supporters see Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moving in the right direction, highlighting a gap between the administration’s agenda and its perceived local impact.

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“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” — Hebrews 11:1, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 19 — Sep 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Nicole Hardy Some days this definition helps me stay steady when everything around feels uncertain.

The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Most Americans See NIL Positively for College SportsSports — 2dCollege sports’ shift toward NIL compensation and direct athlete payments is widely seen as improving fairness, though the Senate-passed Protect College Sports Act would impose limits on pay, eligibility and transfers as lawmakers seek greater stability. Supporters of athlete compensation view the changes as long overdue, while critics warn the legislation could restrict athletes’ rights and sidestep their push for employee protections.

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Canada GDP flat in July after expansion pause, August seen up 0.2% — Sep 29, 2026Canada’s GDP held flat at 0.0% in July as a southwestern Ontario refinery outage helped drag manufacturing down 0.9%; StatCan sees August up 0.2%.

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Rachel Meyers The July flat spot looks like a real slowdown in manufacturing and resources rather than a temporary blip.

Pandora Opens $150 Million Vietnam Factory — 6dPandora has opened a $150 million factory in Vietnam, its first production site outside Thailand, aiming to increase manufacturing capacity by about 50% and diversify its supply chain as it pursues growth in Asia. The company sees opportunities in Japan and a possible China recovery, while expanding its focus on more affordable, lower-emissions lab-grown diamonds.

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Nicole Hardy Pandora expanding to Vietnam should help them meet demand in Asia and avoid putting all their eggs in Thailand.

Surveys find supply chain lags may limit smart manufacturing gains — Sep 29, 2026Manufacturers see industrial AI and smart technologies as key to boosting efficiency, and one survey found production gains of 10% to 20% after adoption. But supply-chain constraints and outdated warehouse models may prevent logistics from keeping pace with modernization.

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Holiday Airfares Expected to Hit Decade HighTravel — 5dU.S. holiday airfares are at decade highs, with Thanksgiving round trips averaging $402 and Christmas $452 as higher fuel costs, strong demand and reduced flight schedules push prices up; returning from Thanksgiving on Monday or Tuesday instead of Sunday could save about $250. India is also seeing steep festive-season fare increases on some domestic routes, as strong demand, higher fuel costs and fewer flight options put pressure on prices.

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McCartney’s Paris Show Spotlights Ocean Threats — Sep 30, 2026Stella McCartney’s Spring/Summer 2027 Paris Fashion Week show paired ocean-inspired designs with a call to protect marine life, condemning overfishing and urging people to see sea creatures as more than food. The animal-free collection also underscored her push for sustainable alternatives and greater investment by luxury brands in responsible materials.

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Yankees, Orioles move Saturday game to Friday doubleheader — Sep 24, 2026Yankees move Saturday's Orioles game into a Friday doubleheader before CC Sabathia's number retirement as a nor'easter nears. Boone on Sunday: "We'll see."

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Derek Foss Good idea shifting the doubleheader, better to dodge that nor'easter than risk delays or worse.

China keeps ownership as loaned pandas head to Atlanta — Sep 26, 2026Xi announces two giant pandas for Zoo Atlanta within days under a 10-year lease. Beijing retains title, a fact the 1972 crowds never faced and visitors still rarely see.

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Maya Lindstrom It's good Atlanta gets the pandas, but China holding title the whole time shows it's still their property.

Trump administration says it sees no urgency in Canada trade deal — Sep 25, 2026Greer told CNBC Sept. 25 the U.S. has no urgency for a Canada deal, still getting oil, gas and potash, as 50% duties and new import bans proceed.

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Maya Lindstrom With those duties in place it's no surprise there's no rush, we're already getting the resources we want.