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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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Vikings Sign Odell Beckham Jr. to Practice Squad — 1dThe 4-0 Vikings signed Odell Beckham Jr. to the practice squad on Oct. 7 after the Giants released him with 0 catches in 3 games.

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Nestlé signs NBA deal across 21 markets — 1dNestlé signed its largest-ever international brand marketing deal with the NBA for Milo, Nescau and Nesquik across 21 markets from January 1, 2027.

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Arteta Signs Arsenal Contract Extension Through 2030 — 1dArteta signs Arsenal deal through 2030 after the 2025-26 Premier League title; The Times reports a £20m-a-year salary, doubling his pay.

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Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class1 source — 2d

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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.

NFL Teams Make Multiple Player Signings — 2dNFL teams made several practice-squad moves: the Chargers added offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill, the Seahawks signed running back Dontae McMillan, the Colts brought in wide receiver Quez Watkins, and the Rams signed linebacker Eric Kendricks. Brunskill provides depth amid Chargers offensive-line injuries, while Kendricks joins Los Angeles after previous stints with the Chargers, Vikings, Cowboys and 49ers.

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Flyers reportedly sign Bunting to $1.2M deal — 2dThe Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2 million contract as they seek a spark after opening the season 0-2-2. Bunting had 14 goals and 33 points in 74 games split between Nashville and Dallas last season.

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Jaguars Sign Texans Practice-Squad Cornerback Alijah HuzzieSports — 3dThe Jacksonville Jaguars signed cornerback Alijah Huzzie from the Houston Texans’ practice squad to strengthen a secondary dealing with injuries. Huzzie, an undrafted player who appeared in two games for Houston last season, will provide additional depth at cornerback.

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Cardinals Sign Jedrick Wills After Johnson Injury — 2dThe Arizona Cardinals signed former first-round offensive tackle Jedrick Wills off the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad after Paris Johnson Jr. suffered a season-ending biceps injury. Wills, who has extensive starting experience but missed the 2025 season while recovering from knee problems, gives Arizona another option to shore up its offensive line.

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Trump says Iran must sign deal or it ‘won’t exist any longer’ — 6dPresident Donald Trump said if Iran does not sign a peace deal with the U.S., it “won’t exist any longer.” “Now I have to make a decision. They’ll either sign a very fair deal, or… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell Trump's tough talk on Iran might push for a deal, but threatening a nation's existence risks sparking unnecessary conflict.

Milan workers begin record payouts over alleged abusesWorld — 1dNearly 480 workers begin signing shares of a 31-million-euro Caddell settlement over alleged abuses at Milan's U.S. consulate, averaging 45,000 euros each.

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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.

More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market — 1dOne month before the midterms more than 100 candidates running for public office across the country have pledged their commitment to remove the COVID-19 vaccines from the market.

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Officials Across States Warn Against Illegal Campaign SignsPolitics — 5dTransportation departments and local governments in Minnesota, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska and Florida are reminding campaigns that political signs are generally prohibited in public highway or street rights-of-way, on utility poles and where they obstruct sightlines. Officials say the restrictions protect drivers and road crews, and illegally placed signs may be removed, with some jurisdictions allowing owners to retrieve them.

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Trump’s Dyed Diesel Order Provides Common Sense Relief, For Now — 1dPresident Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Monday designed to provide immediate, direct relief from high diesel prices for farmers and truckers.

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PMET signs Matagami rail transshipment letter of intent — 4dPMET Resources signed a letter of intent with the City of Matagami to develop a logistics route for spodumene concentrate from its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec, trucking it to Matagami for transfer onto rail to port. The companies plan to negotiate a definitive commercial agreement before a final investment decision; infrastructure contributions, pricing and operating details remain unsettled.

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Jared Kim This rail route should help move the lithium concentrate more efficiently once the final terms are set.

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.

South Korea Probes Possible AI Bank Hacks — 3dSouth Korea probes bank hacks hitting more than 68,000 people after President Lee cites signs of AI use; police open an investigation at his urging.

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Sam Okafor I wonder if the banks were already using AI themselves and just failed to spot the incoming threats in time.

Baker Hughes Signs Framework Deal to Expand Venezuela Gas Infrastructure — 4dBaker Hughes signed an alliance with PDVSA, Lindsayca and Fulcrum LNG to expand Venezuela’s natural-gas infrastructure, and a separate memorandum with New Stratus Energy to support future oil and gas development. The agreements establish a framework for potential projects—not finalized commitments—and any work will require further approvals, including applicable U.S. sanctions authorizations.

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ECB Economists Warn Energy Costs Pose Risks to Inflation and Growth — 3dNagel told a Sorrento conference that at 3.8% inflation there are still no clear signs energy costs have entered wage and price setting.

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Derek Foss Energy costs from Middle East tensions could easily push inflation back up before wages catch up.

AT&T, Corning Sign $3B Fiber Expansion Deal — Sep 29, 2026AT&T signed a multi-year deal worth more than $3 billion with Corning for fiber and cable toward a 60 million location goal by 2030.

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Jared Kim Hitting 60 million locations by 2030 is a solid goal if they can actually deliver without raising rates.

Trump and Tech Leaders Sign Voluntary AI Accord — Sep 29, 2026Trump and tech CEOs signed a voluntary AI accord at the White House on Sept. 29, 2026; he called it "morally binding" and "almost like a constitution."

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Tom Gallagher Trump getting these leaders to agree on anything shows some progress on managing AI risks.

Mexico enacts 2028 single-nationality rule for top officesPolitics — 1dMexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a constitutional reform requiring presidential, state gubernatorial and Mexico City mayoral candidates to hold only Mexican nationality, beginning with the 2028 electoral process; dual nationals can qualify by renouncing other citizenship before registering. The government says the measure is intended to prevent foreign interference, while critics argue it infringes the rights of Mexicans with dual citizenship and may be aimed at opposition candidates.

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Trump and Tech Leaders Sign Morally Binding AI Safety Accord — Sep 29, 2026Trump and six CEOs signed a four-layer AI safety accord on Sept. 29; he ordered agencies to say super intelligence, not artificial intelligence.

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Jared Kim It's promising that Trump and tech leaders are addressing AI risks together, but a moral pact needs real enforcement to matter.

Texans, Browns, Titans make practice-squad changes — 2dThe Texans added linebacker Chad Muma, cornerback Jaden Davis and running back Deuce Vaughn for depth amid injuries and a winless start. The Titans and Browns also reshuffled their practice squads, signing and releasing players as they prepare for upcoming games.

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Kansas Establishes Annual Law Enforcement Memorial DayPolitics — 2dKansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed an executive order establishing an annual Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Day on the first Friday of May, with flags flown at half-staff and ceremonies honoring officers killed in the line of duty. The first observance will be in 2027, offering communities and families a chance to remember fallen officers and their service.

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