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Providence Mother, Toddler Stabbed; Suspect in CustodyWorld — 1dA woman believed to be a mother and her 2-year-old daughter were stabbed Wednesday afternoon near Broad and Public streets in Providence and taken to a hospital; their conditions have not been reported. Police took a suspect into custody near the scene, and the stabbing is under investigation; authorities said there is no evidence so far that the suspect knew the victims.

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Congress Looking to Make Nickels Cheaper — 1dCongress is saying the Common Cents Act is just common sense. First came the penny, which Congress has taken action to eliminate. Now, the nickel may be next to change. Earlier t… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Rachel Meyers If they're making nickels cheaper to produce, I hope the new ones still work in parking meters without jamming.

White House Rebukes Media Over Trump Iran Remarks — 2dThe White House said President Donald Trump’s comments about Iran being able to “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego were taken out of context, arguing he meant the costs of the Iran conflict were justified to prevent Tehran from gaining the capability to threaten U.S. cities. The remarks drew condemnation from California officials, while CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale also questioned a viral paraphrase of Trump’s comments.

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Wichita Approves $325,000 Naftzger Park BollardsWorld — 3dIn Columbia, police said a reported pursuit was actually a nonviolent person in crisis who was taken to a hospital after negotiators intervened. In Dogsthorpe, a man in his 60s was found dead in the street; police are treating the death as unexplained and continuing their investigation.

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Missing Kentucky Teen Found Safe in IdahoWorld — 2dA missing 16-year-old from Bowling Green, Kentucky, was found safe in Idaho with a 32-year-old truck driver, who was taken into custody; the girl has since reunited with her family. The FBI said the recovery was part of a broader operation that located or identified more than 1,400 child victims.

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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.

Texas Woman Missing After Louisiana I-10 CrashWorld — 3dAuthorities are searching for 22-year-old Christin Munn-Holliday, a Texas woman who vanished after a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 10 in Louisiana on Sept. 30. Investigators say she left the scene on foot; her family says her disappearance is out of character and fears she may have been taken.

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Indonesia Court Rejects Challenge to Gibran’s Education Credentials — 2dIndonesia’s Constitutional Court rejected a petition to disqualify Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, saying it could not overturn his election after he had taken office. The court noted the case provided no convincing evidence that he held a senior-high-school-equivalent diploma and said other institutions must address his eligibility.

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“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances.” — Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Marcus Bell Frankl's point hits hard because attitude really is the only thing no one else can control for you.

Shavon Gayden Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Chicago Girl — 5dA 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed by a woman while walking in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood. Bystanders detained the suspect, who was injured and taken into police custody; police have not disclosed a motive or whether she knew the child.

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Sa’marian Aranda Identified in Fatal Racine Park ShootingWorld — 4dA 17-year-old was killed and a 16-year-old was wounded and taken into custody after gunfire erupted during an altercation at a large gathering at Lockwood Park in Racine. Police are investigating and are asking witnesses to share information or video.

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Three rollover crashes send people to hospitalsAuto — 4dA cyclist in Columbia, Missouri, was rescued from beneath an overturned vehicle after a crash on Business Loop 70 and taken to a trauma center; the collision briefly closed part of the road. Separate overturn crashes in Cheshire and Peterborough also sent drivers or passengers to hospitals, with roads closed or emergency crews responding at the scenes.

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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.

Inmate Deaths Under Investigation in New Mexico, OklahomaHealth — 4dAuthorities are investigating the deaths of two jail inmates: 31-year-old Michael Gabriel Lujan in Curry County, New Mexico, and 47-year-old Lloyd Woodson Smith in Oklahoma County. Both men were found unresponsive in their cells and died after being taken to hospitals; the circumstances of each death remain under investigation.

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President on Iran notes record oil removal from Hormuz Strait — Sep 30, 2026The 26-second clip shows the president stating that Iran will give up after more oil was taken out of the Hormuz Strait than at any point in history. The video is spreading because of the direct comments on the situation with Iran. @RapidRe

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Dana Whitfield I doubt this oil move alone will get Iran to give up without more direct talks involved.

Pope Leo urges global debate on AI risks — Sep 28, 2026Pope Leo XIV said Sept. 28, 2026, that AI expert warnings should be taken seriously and are not fake news, after Trump called the fears a hoax.

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Chris Dalton Leaders from different fields should back the Pope here and push for actual rules on AI development.

NFL to DHS: Take Down Dawkins Post — Sep 29, 2026The NFL hasn’t taken kindly to the Department of Homeland Security using a montage of former Philadelphia Eagles star Brian Dawkins’ hard-hitting tackles hinting they are akin to f… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell The NFL has every right to control how their players' highlights get used by other agencies.

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.

Utah State’s Taggart Taken to Hospital After Injury — Sep 19, 2026Utah State captain Harrison Taggart was taken by ambulance to University of Utah Hospital after his head hit a runner's knee in a 33-0 loss to Utah.

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Nicole Hardy Captain or not, any player leaving on an ambulance after a head shot needs full recovery time before returning.

Tsar Samuel’s Remains Return to BulgariaWorld — Sep 30, 2026Bulgaria welcomed the remains identified as those of Tsar Samuel, who ruled from 997 to 1014, in a major national ceremony after Greece agreed to return them. In exchange, Bulgaria is returning 48 church artifacts taken during World War I; the handover also touches off renewed sensitivities over Samuel’s contested legacy with North Macedonia.

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Greece Plans Return of Tsar Samuel’s RemainsWorld — Sep 29, 2026Greece and Bulgaria have reached an agreement to return the remains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria after years of negotiations. As part of a broader cultural exchange, Bulgaria is expected to return Greek religious relics taken during the world wars.

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Iowa State Singletary Taken Off Field on Backboard — Sep 19, 2026Iowa State CB Jaheim Singletary was carted off on a backboard after colliding with teammate Willie Breland III on Bowling Green's 59-yard TD and taken to Mary Greeley Medical Center.

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Marcus Bell Iowa State secondary is already thin so this injury could hurt them down the line.

Seattle Kraken Open 2026-27 Season 2-2Sports — 4dFantasy hockey managers entering the 2026 NHL season’s second week can target hot-starting Oilers winger Vasily Podkolzin and account for team schedules when streaming players; Boston faces Utah and Philadelphia, while six teams play only twice. Florida’s outlook has taken a major hit with Aleksander Barkov sidelined long term, and early breakouts such as Evan Bouchard’s opening-night hat trick are reminders that the first week can quickly upend draft expectations.

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Oregon QB Dante Moore Carted Off After Hit — Sep 26, 2026Oregon QB Dante Moore was stretchered off in a neck brace and taken by ambulance after USC's Desman Stephens II hit him on a slide and was ejected for targeting on Sept. 26, 2026.

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Nicole Hardy That targeting call was correct since Moore was sliding, but these hits always worry me for the QB's long-term health.

Six children and two adults injured jumping from Cleveland house fireWorld — Sep 26, 2026Six children and two adults injured after jumping from the second floor of a burning Cleveland home; all eight taken to MetroHealth with minor injuries.

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Sam Okafor Jumping from the second floor was risky but smart under the circumstances, shows why having an exit plan matters.

Mets’ Jared Young Hospitalized After Collision — Sep 18, 2026Jared Young gave a thumbs-up in a neck brace as he was carted off after Nolan McLean's knee struck his head; the Mets said he has feeling in his extremities and was taken to a hospital.

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Priya Raman McLean must feel awful about the mixup. Teams need better signals to stop these avoidable hits.

RedBird Becomes Lead Investor in Puck at $250 Million Valuation — Sep 24, 2026RedBird Capital has taken a controlling investment in subscription news publisher Puck, valuing the company at about $250 million. Puck’s leaders say the funding will support hiring, expansion and acquisitions without changing its strategy or editorial independence, though RedBird’s media-industry ties have drawn attention given Puck’s coverage of companies in the sector.

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Tom Gallagher RedBird's stake might bring needed cash for growth, but their media connections make me wonder if Puck's coverage will stay truly independent.