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'Oops! Page Unavailable': ABC News Mysteriously Spikes Article Alleging Trump Admin Awarded Billions to Palmer Luckey's Anduril Because of Ties to Don Jr., Eric — 3d

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Jared Kim Luckey built Anduril on solid tech, so any claim of favoritism needs real proof instead of just family connections.

Spike Lee restrained after fan questions him about Palestine at Yankee Stadium — Oct 1, 2026Staff restrained Spike Lee at Yankee Stadium after a fan confrontation; video shows him shouting, "Why'd you come over to me?"

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Nicole Hardy Security did the right thing getting involved before it turned into something worse.

Wisconsin trooper dies after I-94 pursuit fallPolitics — 4dWisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, 29, died Oct. 2 from injuries sustained when he fell from an I-94 bridge while deploying spike strips during a pursuit. A memorial cruiser is on display in Eau Claire, and the public can pay respects at Friday’s visitation in Chippewa Falls; Saturday’s funeral is private.

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Judge Dismisses Michigan Cage-Free Egg Law ChallengePolitics — 4dA federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s challenge to Michigan’s cage-free egg law, ruling that the government had not shown it was harmed and lacked standing; the court did not decide whether federal law preempts the state rules. The administration argued the law contributed to high egg prices, while state defenders and poultry and animal-welfare groups pointed to avian flu as the cause of price spikes and said producers had prepared for the requirements.

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PTI long march — Sep 25, 2026PTI postponed its Long March to October 4 from Peshawar. Authorities detained three of Imran Khan's sisters, blocked highways with containers, and fixed metal spikes at Attock Bridge.

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Elena Vasquez The long march shows PTI has real grassroots support that won't fade without major reforms.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

GlobalFoundries, Marvell Expand SiGe Output at Vermont Fab for AI Networks — Sep 17, 2026ABC Money noted a GFS short-sale spike to 0.463 and two unexplained Marvell Form 4s on 16 September, the day before the Vermont SiGe expansion; no link claimed.

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Tom Gallagher Burlington getting more SiGe capacity is a smart move with all the power demands from new data center optics.

Report ties Iran oil spike to electric trucks undercutting diesel in six EU markets — Sep 27, 2026Electric trucks now cost less to own and operate than diesel models in six EU markets that account for 46% of new heavy-truck sales, as Iran-conflict-linked diesel price increases strengthen the economics of switching. Transport & Environment estimates five-year savings of up to €100,000 in the Netherlands and €85,000 in Germany, with operators recovering electric trucks’ higher upfront cost in about two years; lower-priced Chinese models add pressure on European manufacturers.

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Dana Whitfield Recovering the higher upfront cost in two years sounds realistic when oil spikes hit operators this hard across Germany and elsewhere.

Study links partners to lower post-meal glucose — Sep 23, 2026An Israeli study found that people had smaller post-meal blood-sugar spikes and returned to baseline faster when eating with a loved one than when eating alone. Researchers describe this as “social physiology”; they also reported better temperature regulation and reduced stress responses with social partners, suggesting close relationships may influence basic bodily processes, though the findings do not establish a treatment for metabolic conditions.

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Iran Reportedly Raises Military Alert to Highest Level After Houthi Strike — Sep 20, 2026Iran has raised its military readiness to the highest level across its forces, with plans for a heavy and surprising response to U.S. and Israeli interests as regional tensions spike after attacks on Saudi Arabia. Reports of Code 100-style alerts and heightened U.S. security warnings reflect a looming confrontation and discussions in Washington about potential decisive actions.

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Marcus Bell Iran's top alert after the Houthi strike risks pulling the US and Israel into direct conflict if responses escalate.

Record Fuel Prices Raise Costs Across U.S.Finance — Sep 14, 2026Diesel prices have surged to record highs above $6 a gallon as the fall harvest and grain shipments ramp up, squeezing farmers and truckers with higher fuel costs. Rail fuel surcharges on grain shipments have also spiked, accounting for a larger share of transportation costs and weakening grain basis amid the ongoing energy and geopolitical tensions.

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Households Face Higher Heating Costs This WinterFinance — Sep 17, 2026Across Czechia and the United States, heating costs are set to rise this winter. Czech gas-fired district heating could spike 5-30% depending on pre‑arranged gas hedges, while in the Northeast U.S. heating oil costs may jump as much as about 50% year over year, and nationwide NEADA projects roughly a 9% rise with an average $1,030 increase, prompting emphasis on improving existing systems’ efficiency and cost‑savvy conversations with contractors.

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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.

China Youth Unemployment Hits Record 18.9%Finance — Sep 17, 2026China’s urban youth unemployment rose to 18.9% in August, the highest since the current methodology began, as 16–24-year-olds face a tight job market amid a record 12.7 million graduates entering the workforce; the broader urban unemployment rate also edged up to 5.3% as the economy slows. Officials say the youth spike is largely seasonal and should ease in the coming months, though the sustained pressure on new graduates highlights persistent challenges in absorbing young talent.

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SMX Says Oil Volatility Elevates Recycled Plastic — Sep 15, 2026The articles converge on the idea that energy volatility and rising transport costs are turning plastic recycling from a sustainability gesture into a core economic strategy, as the “Age of Parity” sees recycled plastic increasingly compete with virgin material. They underscore how global tensions, fuel spikes, and affordability pressures are reshaping the materials economy, pushing governments and companies to treat recycling as an economic necessity rather than a fringe objective, with real-world examples from Syria, Bangladesh, and broader markets illustrate the shift.

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Fuel Surge Drives Airline Cuts, Fare HikesBusiness — Sep 12, 2026Conflicts in the Middle East and escalating US-Iran tensions have driven jet-fuel costs higher, prompted rerouting and airspace closures, and reduced Middle East–Europe flight activity by about 59% with thousands of daily flights diverted. Airlines including Ryanair and Qantas are trimming capacity, raising fares or surcharges, and using hedging to protect margins as overall demand remains but costs spike across the industry.

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August Short Interest Jumps Across Five SecuritiesFinance — Sep 12, 2026Several stocks experienced notable spikes in short interest in August, led by Brilliance China Automotive, Rising Dragon Acquisition, and Daicel, with increases topping 300% in some cases, while Dimensional Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity ETF and Daito Trust Construction also saw sizable rises. The reporting highlights a broad rise in short bets across diverse sectors including travel-to-destination funds, real estate, auto manufacturing, SPACs, and chemicals.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Biden Admin Partially Blames Immigration Surge For Massive Spike In Homelessness — Dec 27, 2024The Biden administration released a new report Friday showing that homelessness in America increased by 18% in 2024, partially attributing the spike to the huge influx of immigrants settling in the country. The…

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DAVID BLACKMON: The Oil Price Spike That Didn’t Happen — Jun 27, 2025What if they gave an oil price spike and nobody came? That is admittedly kind of a lame play on an old saying about parties, but it’s exactly what has happened over the two weeks since June 12, when Israel launched its…

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Biden Nomination Falling Apart After Alleged Lies About Her PastReporting — Jul 17, 2021The nominee President Joe Biden picked to lead the federal Bureau of Land Management is reportedly lying about her involvement in a 1989 plot to spike trees. The Washington Post has described tree spiking as an…

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Trump Cites Protests as a ‘Likely’ Cause for the Spike in the Number of Coronavirus CasesReporting — Jul 22, 2020President Donald Trump revealed there are “likely” several reasons for the spike in the number of coronavirus infections across the nation, including protests. During his White House coronavirus press briefing on…

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US Aircraft Carrier Arrives In South Korea Amid Spiking Tensions With The North — Jun 22, 2024A U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Saturday as tensions with its northern counterpart have spiked in recent weeks, The Associated Press reported. The USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group arrived in the…

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Pence: Coronavirus Spikes a Result of Young Americans Disregarding Federal GuidelinesReporting — Jun 28, 2020States including Florida and Texas have seen a spike in the number of coronavirus cases, and Vice President Mike Pence believes he knows why that is. Appearing on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Pence noted nearly…

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NYC Dem Weighs in on Potential Coronavirus Spike Amid George Floyd ProtestsReporting — Jun 3, 2020New York City Council Democrat Mark Levine is insisting people should not blame protesters in the event of a spike in coronavirus cases in the weeks ahead. Instead, he is arguing a different perspective. On Wednesday…

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DOJ Employee Spiked Girlfriend’s Drink With Abortion Pill, Police Allege — Jun 10, 2025A Department of Justice (DOJ) employee was arrested in Texas on Friday for allegedly spiking his girlfriend’s drink with the abortion pill, according to local police. Thirty-eight year old Justin Anthony Banta, who…

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Democrat DA Pushed Racial Equity As Crime Spiked Before Horrific Train Stabbing — Sep 9, 2025Crime in Charlotte, North Carolina, spiked under a left-leaning district attorney before the August stabbing death of a woman on a public train thrust the city into the national spotlight. Violent crime in Charlotte was…

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