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La Bola Negra Wins TIFF Audience Award, Strengthening Oscar Prospects — Sep 20, 2026La Bola Negra, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, won TIFF’s People’s Choice Award, boosting its awards-season profile with Netflix involvement. The festival also recognized I Play Rocky, Being Heumann, Elsinore, and Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been across other audience and documentary categories, signaling strong momentum for a diverse slate ahead of the Oscars.

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Tom Gallagher La Bola Negra's TIFF win makes it look like a real Oscar player this year.

Channing Tatum Says Vulnerability Is Hardest Part of Fatherhood — Sep 14, 2026Channing Tatum told a TIFF Q&A he once said “I’m just not okay right now” to daughter Everly, calling vulnerability fatherhood’s hardest part and saying he cannot always be her Superman.

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Marcus Bell Tatum makes a good point that admitting you're not okay to your kid teaches them more than acting tough ever could.

UN Assembly Confronts Wars and Leadership Uncertainty — Sep 16, 2026The race for the UN Secretary‑General post has intensified, with five of eight declared candidates including women and a push to reform the UN to be more responsive and accountable amid concerns about gender equality and bureaucratic inertia. Globally, diplomacy unfolds through ASEAN meetings and wider international dialogues, cultural milestones like TIFF and Oktoberfest, and a Geneva diplomat event aimed at increasing understanding of Judaism in the post-October 7 era.

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Basement Audition Wins Actor Role in ‘I Play Rocky’ Biopic — Sep 12, 2026I Play Rocky depicts the making of Rocky, with Anthony Ippolito starring as a young Sylvester Stallone, drawing TIFF audiences into the real-life underdog story behind the Oscar-winning film. Directors and the cast emphasize Stallone's early struggles and insistence on playing Rocky, with Ippolito meeting Stallone and studying his life to capture the role.

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Marcus Bell The basement audition fits the Rocky theme perfectly. It's good they're highlighting how Stallone fought to star in his own movie.

Rep. Tom Tiffany Injured After Plane Makes Emergency Lake Landing — Sep 13, 2026Rep. Tom Tiffany and pilot Leonard Boltz swam 100-150 feet to safety after their Beechcraft Bonanza lost power and hit Lake Wausau; Tiffany got 12 stitches.

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Priya Raman Tiffany must have some steady nerves after going through that right after the dinner. Sounds like a close call.

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.

Seven Tiffany Angel Windows Find Dallas HomePolitics — Sep 28, 2026Christian scripture depicts angels as powerful messengers, ranging from awe-inspiring celestial beings to humanlike guides and protectors, posing a challenge for artists seeking to portray them. Louis Comfort Tiffany’s stained-glass work, including a series depicting the seven angels in Revelation, offered a vivid artistic interpretation of these sacred figures.

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Crowley Proposes Wisconsin Abortion-Rights Amendment — 3dCrowley on Oct. 6, 2026, proposed a Wisconsin constitutional amendment protecting abortion and reproductive decisions; Tiffany vowed to uphold the 20-week ban.

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Hodgkinson wins Athlos 800m in black hooded Nike speedsuit — Sep 18, 2026Hodgkinson debuted a black hooded Nike speedsuit and won the Athlos 800m in 1:56.40 by more than two seconds, taking $65,000 and a Tiffany crown.

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Nicole Hardy Athlos events like this one are finally bringing decent prize money and spectacle to the sport.

Judge Hears Bid to Dismiss Lewiston Shooting LawsuitWorld — 1dA federal judge in Maine heard arguments over the government’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Lewiston shooting survivors and victims’ families, who say the Army failed to act on warnings about Robert Card’s mental health and access to firearms before he killed 18 people in 2023. The Justice Department argues the Army’s decisions were protected judgment calls; plaintiffs say the case should proceed so they can investigate whether required policies were ignored.

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Duolingo Faces Investor Securities-Fraud LawsuitFinance — 1dInvestors have filed securities class actions against Duolingo over alleged misleading statements about user growth, monetization tactics and AI-generated content. The complaints say increased advertising and subscription upsells, along with lower-quality AI content, hurt user growth and contributed to stock losses; investors seeking lead-plaintiff status generally face a Dec. 7, 2026, deadline.

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BETR Faces Shareholder Class Action LawsuitBusiness — 3dInvestors have filed a securities class action against Better Home & Finance, alleging the company misled shareholders about slowing loan conversions and the likelihood of meeting its $1 billion monthly loan-volume target. The allegations center on assurances made before the target was deferred on May 7, 2026, when shares fell sharply; investors have until November 20, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status.

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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.

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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AEVEX Faces Suit Over Alleged IPO Lockup MisstatementsBusiness — 4dInvestors have filed a securities class action against AEVEX, alleging the company and executives misrepresented a 180-day lockup while concealing a plan to let its controlling shareholder sell shares early after the IPO. The suit covers investors who bought shares from April 17 through June 4, 2026; investors seeking lead-plaintiff status must apply by October 20, 2026.

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Securities Class Actions Filed Against Three CompaniesFinance — 5dLaw firms announced securities class actions on behalf of investors in Coastal Financial and Alphabet, with lead-plaintiff motions due Dec. 1, 2026. Separate HDFC Bank lawsuits allege the bank disguised payments to induce deposits and misled investors; the lead-plaintiff deadline is Oct. 13, 2026.

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Securities Fraud Suit Targets Beta Bionics — 4dBeta Bionics stock fell about 72% from $31.99 to under $9 as investors sued over alleged FDA-related misstatements on its iLet system; lead-plaintiff deadline is Nov. 3, 2026.

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Rosen Law Firm sets lead-plaintiff deadlines for Baidu and four other suits — 5dRosen Law Firm announced or reminded investors of securities class actions involving Baidu, AST SpaceMobile, Better Home & Finance, Celsius Holdings and Honeywell Aerospace. Lead-plaintiff deadlines range from Nov. 3 to Nov. 23, 2026; eligible investors may seek to participate in the cases.

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DICK’S Sporting Goods faces securities fraud class-action suitFinance — Oct 1, 2026Investors have filed a securities class action against DICK’S Sporting Goods, alleging the company misled them about its Foot Locker acquisition and the retailer’s ongoing business challenges. The suit covers stock purchases from September 8, 2025, through August 24, 2026, and follows weaker-than-expected results and reduced sales guidance; investors have until November 3, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status.

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Costco Faces $5 Million Sugar-Free Labeling LawsuitBusiness — Oct 1, 2026Costco faces a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging its Kirkland Signature Hydration Electrolyte Drink Mix is misleadingly marketed as “sugar-free” because it lists allulose, a monosaccharide, as its first ingredient. Although the FDA permits allulose to be excluded from certain nutrition-label sugar counts, the plaintiff says the marketing misled shoppers and seeks damages and changes to the labeling.

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ICE Protesters Sue Benny Johnson for Defamation — Oct 2, 2026Two protesters sued Benny Johnson for defamation after he called them left-wing terrorists; DHS then used one plaintiff's zip-tied image in FAFO recruitment material.

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Priya Raman These protesters deserve their day in court if Johnson falsely labeled them as violent.

Ardelyx Faces Securities Class Action After Guidance CutFinance — Sep 29, 2026Ardelyx faces a securities class action alleging executives misled investors about growth prospects for IBSRELA and XPHOZAH and worsening payer barriers to patient access. After the company cut IBSRELA revenue guidance and withdrew its long-term XPHOZAH target on Aug. 6, 2026, its shares fell about 18% the next day; investors have until Nov. 16, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status.

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Investors Face Lead-Plaintiff Deadlines Across Three CompaniesBusiness — Sep 28, 2026Papa Johns investors who bought shares between Aug. 7, 2025, and Aug. 5, 2026, are being urged to seek lead-plaintiff status by Nov. 2 in a securities class action alleging the company misrepresented the progress of its turnaround. The lawsuit points to an 8.3% drop in North American comparable sales, a suspended dividend and a sharply lowered 2026 outlook; Papa Johns shares fell 17.18% after the results were announced.

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Law firms urge Baidu investors to join securities class action — Sep 28, 2026BIDU ADS fell 12.73% to $90.87 on Aug. 18, 2026. Law firms urge Nov. 18, 2025–Aug. 17, 2026 buyers to join a securities class action; lead plaintiff deadline is Nov. 13.

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Jared Kim Law firms pushing these suits against companies like Baidu usually pocket most of any settlement.

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” — Billy Graham, Evangelist, 1918–2018 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Investors Face Deadlines in Three Securities SuitsBusiness — Sep 25, 2026Investors are pursuing securities class actions against York Space Systems over allegedly nonfunctional satellite software and risks to government contracts, Hims & Hers over alleged sharing of health data and billing practices, and UWM Holdings over allegedly excessive mortgage-hedging risks. The lawsuits claim companies misled investors about their business prospects; related lead-plaintiff or investor deadlines fall between October and November 2026.

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