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OpenAI revenue run rate nears $50 billion, below prior estimatesTech — 5hOpenAI told investors ARR neared $50B at end of September—about $20B below the nearly $70B previously circulated; Oracle and Microsoft shares fell.

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Savannah Port Sets September Container RecordBusiness — 1dThe Port of Savannah handled a record 504,015 containers in September, up 3.7% from a year earlier, as strong imports and cargo delayed by typhoons in Asia extended the peak shipping season. The Georgia Ports Authority said first-quarter volumes also rose 2.7%, while major terminal upgrades are underway to expand capacity.

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Lula signs order banning online betting in Brazil — Sep 25, 2026Lula signed a September 25, 2026 order banning online fixed-odds betting and casinos in Brazil effective immediately, with withdrawals only until October 5 and platforms offline from October 6.

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Priya Raman Users only have until October 5 to pull out funds, which seems too short for most people.

Short Interest in FT Vest ETF Drops 59.5% in SeptemberFinance — Sep 29, 2026

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Datavault AI investors face October 5 deadline to lead class actionBusiness — Sep 23, 2026Several law firms say a securities class action has been filed against Datavault AI on behalf of investors who bought shares from September 2024 through October 30, 2025. The complaint alleges the company overstated the value of partnerships and platform activity and failed to disclose ties to a convicted felon; investors seeking lead-plaintiff status have until October 5, 2026, to apply.

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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.

31 Rowcroft Supporters Reach Kilimanjaro Summit, Raise £113,000 — Sep 16, 202631 South Devon Rowcroft supporters reached Kilimanjaro’s 5,895m Uhuru Peak at 6am on 10 September and have raised £113,000 for the hospice.

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Elena Vasquez Reaching Uhuru Peak at 6am after the effort they put in shows real commitment from the whole group.

Portugal Residency Firm Survey Finds 56% of H-1B Contacts Exploring Alternatives — 5dPortugal HQA Residency says 56% of surveyed H-1B contacts in a 347-person May–September 2026 study were exploring residency or immigration options outside the U.S.

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Rachel Meyers Surveys from residency firms probably overstate the shift since they only talk to people already inquiring.

Former TV host named new king of Tooro — Sep 29, 2026Former TV anchor Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, 56, was crowned 13th monarch of Tooro on September 29, 2026, after King Oyo died at 34 and a London goalkeeper renounced the throne.

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Marcus Bell A TV anchor turned king might bring some fresh ideas to the Tooro kingdom after such a young ruler's passing.

Manufacturing expands in US, Colombia and Spain as jobs rise — Oct 1, 2026Spain’s manufacturing sector returned to slight growth in September, with its PMI rising to 51 from 49.5 as production expanded and export orders improved. Overall new orders continued to decline amid uncertainty and rising energy costs, but business confidence reached its highest level since February and employment stabilized.

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Jared Kim Seeing manufacturing jobs rise in the US and Spain too shows the sector can recover when exports improve.

Canada Manufacturing PMI Falls to Six-Month Low — Oct 1, 2026Canada’s manufacturing sector remained in expansion in September, but its PMI fell to 51.5, the weakest reading since March, as output growth slowed and new orders weakened. U.S. trade tensions, elevated energy costs and supply-chain delays weighed on demand and confidence, while pushing input-cost inflation to its highest level since mid-2022.

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China manufacturing and services indexes both return above 50Business — Sep 29, 2026China’s official manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors returned to growth in September, while a private survey showed stronger expansion in both sectors. The rebound offers a modest lift, but weak domestic demand, pressure on manufacturers and concerns that recent support measures may be insufficient cloud the outlook.

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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.

Novacyt H1 Loss Narrows, Revenue Rises 18% — Sep 30, 2026Novacyt’s liquidity manager bought 44,200 shares and sold 44,422 in September, leaving 65,577 shares in treasury; the company has 72.6 million ordinary shares outstanding. For the first half of 2026, revenue rose 18% to £11.56 million and its net loss narrowed to £5.79 million from £6.34 million a year earlier.

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Derek Foss The liquidity manager trading nearly the same number of shares in and out feels pointless.

Rescue teams search for 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes — Sep 12, 2026Crews recovered the bodies of two missing crew members from the Nghi Quan 19 tugboat that sank off Nam Du Island after severe weather on September 10, while one crew member had already been rescued. The search and recovery operations involved Coast Guard Region 4, Naval Region 5, Ship 526 and other vessels, overcoming rough seas and limited visibility.

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Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 5.5 With Stronger Safety Tests and Lower Price — Sep 22, 2026Anthropic launched Claude Opus 5.5 on September 22, 2026; an early tester wrote 680,000 lines of code with it in under a day.

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Priya Raman k lines in a day sounds useful but I hope the safety upgrades actually catch the bugs before deployment.

Asian Companies Report Sharp Short-Interest DeclinesFinance — Sep 24, 2026September short interest rose 545.2% for Pacific Alliance Bank, while it fell 90.3% for Minor International, 100% for Indonesia’s Bank Rakyat Indonesia and 99.7% for Telkom Indonesia. Trading in the reported shares was largely flat, with BRI and Telkom’s figures appearing in two near-identical reports.

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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.

Italy Reports 657 West Nile Cases, Wider Spread — Sep 19, 2026Belgium records its first locally acquired West Nile human cases as Italy's ISS counts 657 infections and 51 deaths through mid-September.

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Jared Kim We should copy Italy's monitoring system soon to track animals and humans together before cases climb elsewhere.

Europe expects Q4 jet-fuel deficit of 510,000 bpd — Sep 21, 2026Europe faces a 510,000 bpd Q4 jet-fuel deficit after Middle East disruptions cut about half its imports. South Korean shipments hit 129,000 bpd in September, highest since October 2022.

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Jared Kim The Middle East tensions are clearly hitting supply hard if Europe has to pull in so much extra fuel this quarter.

Verizon Declares $0.7075 Quarterly Dividend, 5.7% YieldBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Verizon Communications declared another stable quarterly dividend of 70.75 cents per share (5.7% yield), with payments set for November 2, 2026 to holders of record on October 9 and an ex-dividend date of October 8. Vertiv Holdings announced a quarterly dividend of 0.0625 per share (annualized 0.25) with a September 24 payout to holders of record September 14, reflecting a modest dividend profile as it has raised payouts in recent years.

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Melania Trump Brings AI Learning Tools to North Carolina School — Sep 15, 2026Melania Trump visited a North Carolina elementary school September 15, 2026, announcing StudyFetch AI subscriptions for 1,500 students and 100 Jetson Nano kits while praising Helene recovery.

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Dana Whitfield It's practical that they're focusing on real tech like this instead of just speeches, especially for kids still dealing with storm recovery.

Brookfield plans $600 million senior notes offering due in 2031 — Sep 21, 2026Brookfield Corporation announced the pricing of a $600 million senior notes offering due 2031 at 5.650% interest, with closing anticipated September 23, 2026, and disclosed guarantees and use of net proceeds for general corporate purposes; separate terms include a change-of-control put option at 101% and registration with the SEC, with Computershare Trust Company of Canada acting as trustee. In Canada, Brookfield also updated its capital strategy with a renewed normal-course issuer bid for preferred shares and an automatic purchase plan, highlighting ongoing emphasis on bluechip status and capital allocation discipline.

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Nicole Hardy Brookfield raising 600 million at 5.65 percent through 2031 looks like a steady way to fund operations without much strain.

Docusign Directors Sell 46,548 Shares — Sep 12, 2026DocuSign saw notable insider and major-holder sales in early September 2026, including Peter Solvik selling 46,000 shares and Teresa Briggs selling 548 shares, while other insiders also reduced positions. Concurrently, Amundi cut its DOCU stake by 34.9% in Q2, with institutions collectively owning about 77.6% of the stock as shares traded near $65–66 after earnings beat.

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Chris Dalton Insider sales right after the earnings beat make me think management sees limited upside from here.

Paychex Expected to Report Q1 Earnings WednesdayFinance — Sep 21, 2026Paychex is slated to report its fiscal first-quarter 2027 results on September 23, with expected earnings around $1.32 per share on about $1.63 billion in revenue as analysts anticipate continued growth and a FY 2027 EPS guidance of roughly $5.90 to $6.01; the company also hosts a 9:30 AM ET conference call as investors weigh near-term macro headwinds and valuation against its recurring revenue model. Coverage notes ongoing stock volatility ahead of the print, driven by rate concerns, but underscore Paychex’s long-run cash generation, margins and dividend appeal amid cautious sentiment.

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Jalen Brunson to host SNL season 52 opener with KATSEYE — Sep 9, 2026SNL Season 52 reveals a mix of returners and debuts, kicking off with Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosting and KATSEYE as the musical guest, followed by Dakota Johnson with Turnstile, Shane Gillis with Rosalía, and Inde Navarrette making her hosting debut with Gracie Abrams on Halloween. The announcements confirm a stable yet evolving lineup and the season’s premiere and episodes are scheduled for late September through October.

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Jared Kim Jalen Brunson hosting the opener feels like a solid Knicks tie-in for the season start.

Closed Pennsylvania Winery Files Chapter 11 BankruptcyBusiness — Sep 14, 2026Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery in York County filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2026 to reorganize after closing its facilities the prior year, with assets of $100,000–$500,000 and debt between $1 million and $10 million, and creditors led by M&T Bank and the Small Business Administration. The broader wine sector faces a 21% revenue drop from 2020–2025, a trend underscored by Signorello Estate’s August 2026 Chapter 11 filing and repeated bank-driven efforts to halt foreclosures and wind down troubled operations.

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