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Johnson Says He Might Start Lawn Business If GOP Loses House — 1dSpeaker Mike Johnson told Fox News that if the GOP loses the House he might start a lawn business in Shreveport, saying he does not know his next chapter.

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Penguins Reunite Crosby Line Against Blue JacketsSports — 1dPittsburgh visits Columbus seeking a stronger start after a 5-3 loss to Washington, with Bryan Rust back from injury and the Penguins looking to rebuild momentum around Sidney Crosby. The rested Blue Jackets will aim to rebound from their own loss and improve after a sluggish start to the season.

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Buccaneers Rookie Daniels Set for Second Cowboys StartSports — 1dWith Baker Mayfield sidelined by a thumb injury, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels is set to lead the winless Buccaneers against the Cowboys. Daniels showed rushing ability in his first NFL start, a trait that could help against a Dallas defense that has struggled to contain mobile quarterbacks.

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Tennessee expected to start MacIntyre at Arkansas — 3dNo. 15 Tennessee is expected to start George MacIntyre for the first time at Arkansas after he replaced injured Faizon Brandon and went 8 of 10 in a 24-14 win over Auburn.

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Why lasting effectiveness starts with character, not technique — 18hCovey argues that productivity and teamwork habits collapse under pressure unless they rest on examined character principles and a written personal mission.

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Rachel Meyers I've tried building habits without first clarifying my core values and they always faded under deadline pressure.

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.

All Blacks name McKenzie flyhalf for Bledisloe opener — 2dDamian McKenzie will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks against Australia in the Bledisloe Cup opener, with Beauden Barrett moving to fullback after injuries ruled out Richie Mo’unga and Ruben Love. Scott Barrett returns to the starting side and Shannon Frizell is named on the bench as New Zealand fields an experienced lineup.

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Bahrain Grand Prix start held at Sepang over thunderstorm and safety checks — 5dThe Bahrain GP start at Sepang was delayed after a thunderstorm hit with cars already on the grid; the medical car reported significant standing water and no new start time was set.

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Jared Kim They should delay as long as needed with that much standing water reported. Safety has to come first even if it ruins the schedule.

Sesterce plans €10B AI campus in Finland — 1dSesterce plans more than €10B for an AI campus at Finland’s former Kaipola mill, starting at 200MW in 2026 with an anchor customer secured.

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The Ground Acquires Elephants, Plans Portland ReturnBusiness — 2dThe Ground will take a majority stake in Elephants Delicatessen; the deli plans an early 2027 return to Uptown Shopping Center, site of its 1979 start.

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Ravens Rule Out Lamar Jackson Against Falcons — 3dThe Ravens ruled out Lamar Jackson for their Week 5 game against the Falcons after he injured his ankle, with Tyler Huntley set to start. Baltimore expects Huntley to run its offense without major changes and will lean on its running game.

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Washington Post names Alex Wallace COOBusiness — 1dThe Washington Post named Alex Wallace COO on Oct. 8, 2026; she starts Oct. 19 to work with CEO Jeff D'Onofrio as the paper eyes its closest path to profitability in five years.

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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.

MLB proposes 154-game season, playoff expansion — 1dMLB proposed a 154-game season from 2029, a best-of-seven Division Series, and top seeds choosing playoff opponents starting 2027.

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Permanent Daylight Time Shifts Western NHL SchedulesSports — 2dAlberta, British Columbia and Manitoba’s decision to stay on daylight time has complicated NHL scheduling in Western Canada, pushing some games later; the Calgary Flames have eight 9 p.m. starts, while the Edmonton Oilers have seven. Players and families say they’ll need to adjust, with late starts making some games harder for children and fans to attend.

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Patrick Kane Returns for Blackhawks Home Opener — 3dPatrick Kane’s return energized Chicago’s home opener against St. Louis, as the Blackhawks looked to rebound from an 0-3 start and launch a long homestand. The Blues’ disappointing loss drew fan criticism over a slow start and a lack of top-line scoring, while Chicago’s overturned-goal challenge was seen as a turning point.

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Braves’ Sale Expected to Start NLDS Game 3 — 4dWeiss held Sale for an NLDS Game 2 bullpen game; Braves won 3-2 to tie 1-1, and the 37-year-old ace (14-9, 2.16 ERA) starts Game 3 against Yamamoto.

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Dana Whitfield Weiss was smart to hold Sale back for a fresh Game 3 start, the bullpen handled Game 2 perfectly to tie it up.

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.

“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar, Author and speaker, 1926–2012 — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Dana Whitfield Ziglar's point about starting before you're ready hits home for anyone putting off a big goal.

Icelandair to Launch Seasonal St. Louis FlightsTravel — 2dIcelandair will start seasonal nonstop St. Louis–Keflavík flights on May 14, 2027, three to four times weekly through Oct. 24, with round-trip fares about $500.

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Georgia beats Vanderbilt 38-14 as Berlowitz starts — 6dVanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis was sidelined by an undisclosed injury against No. 2 Georgia, prompting Blaze Berlowitz to make his third start of the season. The Commodores lost 38-14; Berlowitz had even volunteered to take wide-receiver reps after losing the starting job.

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Jared Kim Georgia's defense looked dominant again and Vanderbilt's backup just could not move the ball consistently.

Dolphins' 0-4 Start Tests Rebuilding Plan — 4dThe winless Miami Dolphins have struggled to score, with quarterback Malik Willis and the offense under pressure, but the defense has shown signs of improvement after a difficult start. Coach Jeff Hafley says he expects progress now, while the team’s long-term plan depends on giving its young players experience rather than making short-term changes to chase wins.

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Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls Announce 2027 TourEntertainment — 1dDef Leppard will embark on a 45-date North American tour in 2027 with the Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts, beginning March 2 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and ending July 2 in Indianapolis. The tour includes stops in Detroit and the Little Rock area; presales begin October 12, with general ticket sales starting October 16.

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Devils host Mammoth after weekend losses as Utah starts strong — 4dThe 2-1 Utah Mammoth visit the 1-1 New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, with both teams looking to rebound from weekend losses. Utah’s potent power play and high-producing top line pose a major test for New Jersey, which is expected to start Jake Allen and will need to improve its special-teams play.

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Jamal Murray Starts Nuggets Preseason GameSports — 4dJamal Murray is set to start against Utah in Denver’s preseason rematch, while Spencer Jones is day-to-day with a hamstring strain that could keep him out of several preseason games. The Nuggets are also weighing roster and lineup questions: salary-cap constraints and limited preseason minutes could hurt Lonnie Walker IV’s bid for a roster spot, and Cam Johnson—not Christian Braun—is identified as the starter most at risk of being demoted.

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Braves’ Chris Sale Game 2 Start Remains Uncertain — Oct 2, 2026Chris Sale helped Atlanta clinch its Wild Card Series against Philadelphia by recording the final four outs after starting earlier in the series, leaving his availability for the NLDS against Los Angeles uncertain. Manager Walt Weiss has not ruled out Sale starting Sunday’s Game 2 but says the Braves will prioritize his health, as their thin rotation could otherwise put added pressure on inexperienced starters and the bullpen.

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Marcus Bell They need to keep Sale out Sunday and lean on the bullpen early even if it means more work for the younger guys later on.

Panthers place both starting cornerbacks on injured reserveSports — Sep 30, 2026

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Nicole Hardy Losing both starting corners to IR will leave the Panthers secondary thin and vulnerable all season.