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New broadband rival challenges T-Mobile and Verizon — Sep 20, 2026

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Abbott to Skip Trump’s San Antonio Rally — 2dTexas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will skip President Trump’s San Antonio rally because of other campaign commitments, while praising Trump’s ability to mobilize Republican voters. The absence comes as polls show Democrat Gina Hinojosa narrowly leading Abbott and Republicans face competitive races in the state.

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Toledo Stroke-Fund 5K Set for October 10Health — 3dA 5K and one-mile walk in Toledo will honor stroke survivors and raise money for ProMedica’s Stroke Patient Assistance Fund, while a separate 5K and fun run in Mobile will promote healthy living through education, diet and exercise. The Toledo event also includes a children’s dash and resource fair; the Mobile event is set for Oct. 17 at Mardi Gras Park.

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North Carolina invests $17M in rural mental healthHealth — 1dNorth Carolina is directing more than $17 million from a federal rural health funding pool toward mental health and substance-use care, including behavioral health clinics, mobile crisis teams, opioid treatment and support for youth and pregnant or postpartum patients. State officials say the investments are intended to bring services closer to rural residents facing barriers to care.

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Texas Neglect Cases Lead to Seizure of Over 120 DogsHealth — 1dAuthorities rescued 45 Chihuahua-mix dogs, along with four chickens and a pig, from a north Houston mobile home where many of the dogs had severe infections and one was critically ill. The Houston SPCA is providing care, and the animal-cruelty investigation is ongoing; no charges have been filed.

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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.

Meijer tops US convenience-store satisfaction rankingsBusiness — 2dMeijer ranked first in the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2026 convenience store study, scoring 82 and surpassing Buc-ee’s, which scored 77. Overall satisfaction slipped slightly, with customers flagging store and bathroom cleanliness and mobile apps as areas needing improvement.

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Amphenol Details CommScope Culture Shift at Investor Conference — Sep 9, 2026Executives from Verizon, T-Mobile, Amphenol, CommScope, and Twilio presented at Citi’s Global TMT Conference, highlighting strategic priorities and governance approaches across major communications and tech suppliers. Verizon’s CFO and T-Mobile leaders discussed guidance and execution at the conference, while Amphenol described a shift toward accountability with CommScope, and Twilio shared updates at the technology-focused event.

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Scooter Crashes Kill Two, Critically Injure WomanAuto — 3dA girl riding an electric scooter was killed after being struck by a car in a crosswalk in Oildale, California; authorities say the driver stayed at the scene and the crash remains under investigation. Separately, a man in Trois-Rivières died after a car struck his electric scooter, while a woman on a mobility scooter was critically injured in a Phoenix collision.

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Vacant Homes Catch Fire Across CitiesWeather — 4dFires broke out at vacant or abandoned homes in Knoxville, Syracuse and Fort Wayne, prompting road closures and, in Syracuse, firefighters to battle from outside after dangerous conditions and partial collapse. A separate fire at a Columbia mobile home was brought under control, with the cause and any injuries still unknown.

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Secore to Become Surf Air Mobility CFO — Sep 28, 2026Surf Air Mobility appointed Jason Secore, formerly CFO of Matternet, as its CFO effective September 30, 2026; he will also take over as principal financial and accounting officer. Outgoing CFO Oliver Reeves will advise the company and its board through September 2027.

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Priya Raman Secore brings solid drone finance experience that could strengthen Surf Air's path to scaling electric flights.

Police seek three missing people in Massachusetts, AlabamaWorld — 1dPolice are seeking the public’s help finding three missing people: 16-year-old Scarlet Osorto Cambar in Lowell, Massachusetts; 21-year-old Lonnie Bailey in Mobile, Alabama, last heard from Sept. 22; and 19-year-old Zaryah Johnson in Birmingham, Alabama, last seen Oct. 4. Authorities urge anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact the respective police departments.

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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.

Trump Plans to Attend Alabama-Georgia Game — 6dTrump said Oct. 2 he will attend No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 2 Georgia on Oct. 10 in Tuscaloosa, telling a Mobile rally: "We love Alabama" and he'll be back next Saturday.

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Nicole Hardy I don't see why the president needs to turn a regular football Saturday into a campaign stop.

Theme Parks Plan Expansions, Face ClosuresTravel — 3dWalt Disney World plans to add Nomad Lounge’s popular gluten-free churros to mobile ordering, while California’s Great America faces a planned closure between 2028 and 2032 as its land is redeveloped; a Universal-branded resort in the U.K. is also reportedly planned for 2031. A recent Universal Orlando review praised the parks and Epic Universe, while this week’s operations update highlights Halloween Horror Nights and several attraction refurbishments and closures.

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Quit-Tobacco Programs Expand Support Across RegionsHealth — 3dMichigan and Hawaiʻi health officials have launched state-specific QuitLogix mobile apps to make free tobacco-cessation support more accessible. The apps offer tools such as progress reminders and digital coaching, while Hawaiʻi’s Quitline also provides nicotine-replacement products and support for quitting smoking, vaping, and other tobacco use.

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Retirees Find Affordable Living Across Five U.S. CommunitiesLifestyle — 2dArticles highlight five affordable retirement options: a resident-owned mobile-home community in Palm Harbor, Florida; lakeside Rogers City, Michigan; waterfront Lakeside Coves in Tennessee; small-town Clarkdale, Arizona; and riverfront Tionesta, Pennsylvania, where homes may cost under $150,000. Their common appeal is lower-cost, slower-paced living near water and outdoor recreation, though each offers a distinct setting and community model.

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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.

Meme claims Trump Mobile took $59 million in T1 phone deposits — Sep 20, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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May Mobility Plans $1.4B SPAC Public Listing — Sep 16, 2026May Mobility struck a $1.4B SPAC deal with ACP Holdings to list on Nasdaq as MAY by end of 2026, with up to $337M in proceeds and 550,000-plus rides already done.

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Dana Whitfield With that many rides already done, May Mobility looks like one of the more serious AV companies going public.

Justice Alito Recuses from Major Climate Case — Sep 28, 2026Justice Samuel Alito will recuse himself from the Supreme Court case over whether Boulder, Colorado, can pursue climate-damages claims against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy. His decision follows scrutiny of his oil and gas stock holdings and calls for him to step aside; the court offered no explanation, and the effect on the case’s outcome is unclear.

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Sam Okafor The lack of any court explanation leaves it unclear how this changes the outcome for Boulder's claims.

Thailand wins four medals, ends 64-year badminton waitSports — Sep 28, 2026Thailand won gold in badminton, sepak takraw and PUBG Mobile on Sept. 29, adding a relay silver and moving to fifth in the Asian Games standings with 12 golds overall. The Thai equestrian team also captured team eventing gold, while rider Woraphat Sittiju took individual silver.

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Dyne Reports One-Year DM1 Trial Improvements — Sep 29, 2026Dyne Therapeutics reported one-year Phase 1/2 ACHIEVE trial data showing sustained improvements in measures of myotonia, muscle strength, mobility and patient-reported health among people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 taking investigational z-basivarsen. The company said the treatment had a favorable safety profile; registrational expansion results are expected in 2027 and could support a U.S. accelerated approval application.

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Michigan Republicans test anti-socialist pitch with mixed success — Sep 26, 2026Republicans are campaigning for Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers by portraying Democrat Abdul El-Sayed as a far-left socialist, while also trying to mobilize voters who often skip midterms. The pitch has had mixed success: some voters support Rogers but reject the claim that Democrats are extremists, amid broader dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy and the war in Iran.

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Jared Kim Voters seem fed up with the socialist label on El-Sayed when they already dislike how Trump is handling the economy and Iran.

World Bank Mobilizes Record $112B Private Capital — Sep 17, 2026Developing economies face 1.2B young people reaching working age against ~420M projected jobs; World Bank says private capital hit a record $112B in FY26.

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Maya Lindstrom Blending public guarantees with private funds is finally delivering real scale for developing economies.

Beam, Masdar City Sign MOU Exploring Clean-Energy SystemsBusiness — Sep 17, 2026Beam Global and Masdar City Free Zone signed a non-binding MoU to explore integrating Beam’s off-grid EV charging, solar-integrated e-bikes, and other clean-energy mobility technologies into Masdar City’s ecosystem, following Beam Middle East’s licensing. The partnership aims to advance sustainable mobility and clean-energy innovation in the UAE and GCC’s green-investment push, though deployment details and timelines remain undecided.

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Russian Emigration Queries Surge Amid Mobilization Fears — Sep 14, 2026Kovcheg saw nearly eight times more emigration inquiries last month than in May; a Moscow woman called the draft 'a one-way ticket.'

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Maya Lindstrom Digital restrictions will make remote work impossible for many, so leaving is a practical step.