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Reports Show Short Positions Shifting Across Markets
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Nasdaq-reported short interest across its listed securities rose to 23.09 billion shares at Sept. 30, up from 22.52 billion two weeks earlier, while days to cover fell. Separate reports noted a sharp percentage increase in short interest for the Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF and growing leveraged crypto short bets; Sweden’s largest disclosed stock shorts also shifted, with Electrolux posting the biggest increase and AAK the biggest decrease.
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Short Interest Plunges Across Five U.S. ETFs
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Five U.S. ETFs saw short interest fall 91.7% to 99.1% as of Sept. 30; CFO dropped 99.1% to 1 share and cut its dividend to $0.0843.
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Short Interest Surges 2,307% at One Firm While Dropping Sharply at Three Others
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Kenedix Office Investment short interest surged 2,307% to 18,847 shares in September while HPS, Klöckner, Alpex, NEXON, and Karbon posted drops of 90% or more.
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Journey Drummer Hospitalized During Tulsa Concert
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Journey drummer Deen Castronovo was taken to a hospital after a medical emergency on stage at the Tulsa concert shortly after the second song; Steve Toomey filled in as the show continued.
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‘It’s Time For Ukraine To Get A New President’: Trump Signals End Of Patience With Zelenskyy As War Stretches On
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 6h
Kalshi reportedly probes bets on press secretary pick
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Kalshi is investigating several unusually timed bets on Katie Zacharia, whose odds of becoming President Donald Trump’s White House press secretary had been about 1% before his announcement. The wagers, placed shortly before the news emerged, could pay out thousands of dollars and have renewed concerns about people using nonpublic information in prediction markets.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Ducks hand Flames worst-ever 0-5 start
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Poehling's short-handed goal lifted Anaheim over Calgary 4-2, locking in the Flames' worst-ever 0-5 start before he left after crashing into the goalpost.
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Nothing is original, so steal from many sources at once
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Makers frozen by originality fear get a short, illustrated stack for collecting influences, making daily, and sharing unfinished work without shame.
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Marcus Bell
This approach to gathering ideas from everywhere feels practical for anyone stuck on starting a project.
Oktoberfest Ride Hands Out 100 Shorts Against Upskirting
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— Oct 2, 2026
An 80-year-old Oktoberfest operator handed out more than 100 cycling shorts at the Teufelsrad this year; at least 32,000 videos of women on the ride circulate online.
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Tom Gallagher
Free shorts are helpful but the real issue is closing those gaps in the law for altered images.
BBC, Channel 4 Discuss Potential Operations Tie-Up
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BBC and Channel 4 held government talks on a joint venture pairing Channel 4 ads, E4 and Film4 with BBC's UKTV, short of a full merger.
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Society built an extrovert ideal that wastes quiet talent
Cain argues Western culture prizes charisma and constant sociability, sidelining roughly a third to half the population who invent, lead, and think deeply in quieter ways.
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George Conway And Jack Schlossberg Fall Short In New York Primary For Nadler Seat
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Democratic New York state Rep. Micah Lasher defeated Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway and Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg Tuesday in his bid to replace Democratic New York Rep. Jerry Nadler.
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Guilfoyle Faces State Department Inspector General Probe
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A Wall Street Journal report says U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle urged Trump donor Eric Deters to wire $100,000 to pay her American Express bill shortly before her 2025 confirmation hearing, assuring him the payment would not be visible; Deters had sought her help with matters before the Trump administration and ultimately declined. Guilfoyle’s attorney disputes the authenticity of the messages and says she was owed money for travel and event support, while an embassy official defended her integrity.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Short Interest in FT Vest ETF Drops 59.5% in September
Finance
— Sep 29, 2026
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AfD Gains in Saxony-Anhalt Prompt Some Migrants to Consider Leaving
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Saxony-Anhalt's 83-seat legislature elected AfD's Tobias Rausch as speaker Tuesday after the party fell three seats short of a majority on Sept. 6.
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Five Reports Weigh Stock Prospects Across Sectors
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StockStory’s reviews of companies across business services, consumer goods, banking, software and other sectors warn that weak growth, profitability or heavy debt can undermine stocks despite industry gains or market momentum. The analyses also point to stronger prospects, including Atlassian, while urging investors to distinguish durable fundamentals from short-term price trends.
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Houthis Launch Missile Attack On Riyadh International Airport As Blasts Shock Saudi Capital
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 10h
Ten states rank their wettest Octobers on record since 1895
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Wyoming's October 2025 ranked 10th-wettest since 1895 at 2.11 inches, short of 1994's 2.87-inch record, in Stacker rankings from NCEI data.
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Priya Raman
Massachusetts breaking that old precipitation mark explains why the fall foliage looked so washed out.
Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Oilers acquire Hallander from Penguins for Stastney
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The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenceman Spencer Stastney, adding depth up front as injuries sideline several forwards. Hallander, who has three points in two games this season, has limited NHL experience and is expected to provide a short-term option while the Oilers’ lineup recovers.
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“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.” — John Grogan, Marley & Me
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— Oct 2, 2026
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Detroit Lions Add Lineman, Elevate Safety
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The Detroit Lions elevated safety Jalen Mills for a third straight week as injuries leave their secondary short-handed, with coach Dan Campbell indicating Mills could take on a larger role against Arizona. Detroit also added defensive lineman Jeffrey M’Ba to its practice squad to bolster depth, particularly with tackle Tyleik Williams dealing with a foot injury.
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“Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” — Agnes Sligh Turnbull, Novelist, 1888–1982
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— Sep 30, 2026
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The Story of the Singing Revolution in Estonia
Citizens reclaim independence through song festivals
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Bestselling Author Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86
Entertainment
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Bestselling author and former Conservative politician Jeffrey Archer has died at 86, his publisher said, describing his death as sudden and peaceful. Archer sold more than 300 million books over a five-decade career; his final novel, Adam and Eve, is due for release shortly.
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Kya Garwood Gets Emotional at Cannes Best Actress Win for Lucy
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— Oct 3, 2026
Kya Garwood won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Awards for the short film Lucy, saying she cried after hearing only the title called.
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Priya Raman
Hearing only the title called and still crying proves she didn't expect it at all.
Study Puts American Dream Cost Above $5.3 Million
Business
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Investopedia estimates the lifetime cost of the American Dream at about $5.3 million, up 4.1% in a year and rising faster than wages; housing, cars and retirement make up most of the expense. A typical college-educated worker’s projected earnings and Social Security benefits still fall about $1.2 million short, while the income needed to afford this lifestyle is especially high in Hawaii, California and Massachusetts.
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Texas State Fair Fire Damages Game Stand
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A fire caused significant damage to a Midway game stand at the State Fair of Texas early Tuesday, but no one was injured and the fair was expected to open as scheduled. Dallas Fire-Rescue said an electrical short caused the blaze, though one report said the cause was still under investigation.
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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Heads to Locker Room With Hamstring Injury
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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice left the Oct. 4, 2026, game at Las Vegas with a first-quarter left hamstring injury after pulling up on a short Mahomes catch that was wiped out by penalty.
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Nicole Hardy
Rashee's hamstring tweak might sideline him for weeks, Chiefs offense could feel it without his speed.
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
Sean Moran · 7 min · 10h
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