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Meijer tops US convenience-store satisfaction rankings
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Meijer 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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North Carolina invests $17M in rural mental health
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North 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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Quit-Tobacco Programs Expand Support Across Regions
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Michigan 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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Global Bright Future Launches GBF Send for International Transfers
Tech
— Sep 15, 2026
Global Bright Future LLC unveiled GBF Send, a fully online international money-transfer service that lets verified users send up to $10,000 per transaction with funds received directly into bank accounts or mobile wallets, and it features transparent exchange rates, fees, and delivery estimates. The service emphasizes clear communication, human-supported assistance, and quick explanations when transfers are reviewed for compliance or security checks.
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Rachel Meyers
Ten thousand dollar limit per transaction works for most needs but families sending bigger amounts will still need workarounds.
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NFL Wants Supreme Court To Blow Whistle On Kalshi
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 1h
Chinese Electric Bike Imports Across Africa Rise 60%
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— Sep 10, 2026
Africa’s shift to renewables and electric mobility is increasingly powered by Chinese equipment, with South Africa importing the majority of its solar, battery, and wind gear and North Africa driving a surge in Chinese electric scooters and mopeds. The continent shows a clear divide: consumer-focused North Africa leads in fully built EV imports, while East and West Africa emphasize commercial use, local assembly, and battery-swapping networks to support ride-hailing and delivery services.
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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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Elliott takes stake in Deutsche Telekom, opposes T-Mobile merger plan
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— Sep 3, 2026
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a stake in Deutsche Telekom and is pressuring the group to drop its planned merger with T-Mobile US, urging instead larger share buybacks and other value-boosting actions. The news has seen Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile shares rise modestly on the prospect of activist influence, while analysts note the merger would be complex and governance and political hurdles could affect strategy.
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DT already has control of T-Mobile through its stake, so I don't see why merging fully would even change much operationally besides paperwork and taxes.
T-Mobile-Sprint Merger Wins Approval From U.S. Judge
Reporting
— Feb 11, 2020
A federal judge on Tuesday approved a merger between No.3 and No.4 wireless carriers T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp, rejecting a claim by a group of states that said the deal would violate antitrust laws and raise…
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Cellular Outages Plaguing US
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— Feb 22, 2024
Cell service providers are grappling with outages throughout the U.S. Thursday morning. Those affected include AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon and T-Mobile and the outage appears to be nationwide. A number of Americans…
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Donald Trump Jr Announces Launch of ‘Trump Mobile’
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— Jun 16, 2025
Can you hear them now? Donald Trump Jr. has announced the launch of Trump Mobile. The new service will use AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile USA to offer 5G service to its customers. The announcement was made Monday morning at…
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US suspends Microsoft, tech firms from green-card program
The Trump administration suspended Microsoft and several other major technology and outsourcing companies from filing employment-based green-card applications, alleging abuse of visa programs and displacement of American workers. Officials
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Samsung Plans Fold Inn Pop-Up Pub London
Tech
— Jul 20, 2026
Samsung is expanding its foldable rollout in London with The Fold Inn, a temporary pub experience tied to the Galaxy Z Fold8 series, and a Covent Garden pop-up store to demo the devices. Beyond London, Samsung's foldables are being promoted through Sky Mobile deals and US carrier T-Mobile offers, with pre-orders and promotions highlighted.
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Icon Advisers Boosts RH Stake 692%
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— Jul 23, 2026
Icon Advisers Inc. Co. boosted its RH stake by 692.1% to 22,180 shares and raised its position in Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust by 117.7% to 108,870 shares in the latest filings, while also taking a new stake in Invesco Senior Income Trust with 518,888 shares. The firm reduced its T-Mobile US holding by 84.9% to 2,970 shares, reflecting mixed moves across its portfolio in the period.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Trump Says Will Mobilize US Military to Deliver Coronavirus Vaccine
Reporting
— May 14, 2020
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is mobilizing the U.S. military to distribute a novel coronavirus vaccine when one becomes available and will focus first on older Americans. “You know it’s a massive job to…
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Trump Admin Announces TikTok and WeChat Will Be Banned From US App Stores
Reporting
— Sep 18, 2020
President Donald Trump’s administration confirmed plans to ban the mobile applications TikTok and WeChat from United States’ mobile app stores. U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross took to Twitter a statement on Friday…
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Trump Calls Out Biden for ‘Pushing’ the US ‘Toward World War Three’
Reporting
— Jul 14, 2023
Former President Donald Trump released a statement calling out President Joe Biden for activating the Individual Ready Reserve Armed Forces. He said, “Joe Biden’s decision to mobilize reserve forces proves that his…
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Was NIH’s Trans Kids Research Russ Vought’s Last Straw?
Emily Kopp · 8 min · 3h
Biden Admin Warns US Dual Citizens In Ukraine They May Not Be Able To Leave The Country
Reporting
— Jun 5, 2024
The Biden administration is warning U.S. dual citizens in Ukraine that they can no longer leave the country amid Kyiv’s new mobilization rules. The rule went into effect at the beginning of June and barred men of…
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Can you actually read a map?
Quizie
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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FBI Issues Warning About Hackers Targeting Mobile Banking Apps Amid Pandemic
Reporting
— Jun 11, 2020
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is warning Americans about the rise in hacker attacks on mobile banking apps amid an increase in usage during the pandemic. The FBI released a public service announcement on…
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Russia Says Biden’s Latest Ukraine Move Is ‘Adding Fuel to the Fire’ and Could Pull US Into War
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— Jun 2, 2022
Russia fired back in anger Wednesday after the Biden administration announced that it was sending advanced medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine. Ukraine will be receiving the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System…
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Swalwell Pushes Mobile Voting in First TV Interview Since Launching Governor Bid
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— Nov 24, 2025
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., used his first televised interview since announcing his run for governor to pitch one of his boldest campaign ideas yet: allowing Californians to vote on their phones. “I want us to be able…
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EXCLUSIVE: CCP-Tied Activists Desperately Trying To Keep Chinese Land Grabs Alive Near US Military Bases
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— Mar 26, 2026
A network tied to the Chinese government is mobilizing activists to protest two Republican-sponsored U.S. national security bills, a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation discovered. Midwest affiliates of United…
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St. Ansgar Begins Scandinavian Missions
Ansgar travels to Denmark and Sweden as the first northern missionary.
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Airtel Africa Q1 profits rise to $198 million
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— Jul 23, 2026
Airtel Africa’s Q1 2026 revenue climbed 31% to about $1.853 billion, with profit after tax rising to about $198 million as mobile services and mobile money drove growth and the customer base expanded to 189 million. Basic EPS reached 4.4 cents, and the company cited strong data usage and margin expansion amid energy cost pressures.
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Mobility Tests Reveal Healthy Aging, Frailty Risk
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— Aug 22, 2026
Hand grip strength, balance tests, and sit-to-stand/Timed Up and Go assessments are commonly used to gauge healthy aging, mobility, and fall risk, helping clinicians address aging or injuries. While some Brazilian studies associate higher sit-to-stand scores with lower mortality over about a decade, experts caution that these tests are screening tools—not crystal balls—and poor results should prompt further medical investigation.
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Hanwha wins US Army K9 prototype contract
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— Aug 18, 2026
Hanwha Defense USA has won the U.S. Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon prototype program, to deliver up to 18 K9-based wheeled self-propelled howitzers with an initial six prototypes and an option for 12 more, potentially worth around $233–$263 million. The deal marks a historic step as a finished South Korean weapons system is exported to the U.S., with production facilities being localized in Alabama and a possible follow-on mass-production contract worth up to 10 trillion won.
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Trump Rally Abruptly Canceled After State Park Commissioners Object
Reporting
— Jun 30, 2021
Former President Donald Trump has been banned from speaking this upcoming Saturday at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama. Trump was scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the July 4th weekend…
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Report: Haiti Gangs Expand Into Countryside
World
— Sep 4, 2026
A Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime report shows Haiti’s gangs are expanding from Port-au-Prince into rural areas, using mobile hit-and-run tactics, kidnappings, and roadblocks that threaten farmers and local communities as security forces struggle to respond. Coverage also emphasizes that protecting rural economies, disarming and reintegrating gang members, and broader security measures — including the role of self-defense brigades and international partners — are needed beyond policing alone.
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Cartel Lieutenant’s Capture Could Provide New Links to Former Mexican President’s Son
Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby · 4 min · 3h
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