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Centinel Spine Files for IPO Targeting Up to $100 MillionBusiness — 3hCentinel Spine has filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CNTL, seeking up to $100 million to fund its motion-preserving cervical and lumbar disc implants. The company reported a return to profit in the first half of 2026, but has not disclosed IPO pricing or share details.

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DHS Proposes $70,000 Fees for Foreign Student Work — 11hDHS proposed school fees of $70,000 plus $30,000 for OPT—up to $100,000 for STEM grads—and called the program a "pipeline for cheap foreign labor."

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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market — 26mOne month before the midterms more than 100 candidates running for public office across the country have pledged their commitment to remove the COVID-19 vaccines from the market.

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Arcadia Couple Arrested in 21-Child Abuse Probe — 1dSilvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan were arrested October 6, 2026; prosecutors seek $100 million bail in an Arcadia child-abuse case involving 21 children.

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Unaccompanied Children Reach 67% of Europe ArrivalsWorld — 16hMore than 20,000 of 31,100 child migrants who reached Europe in 2025 were unaccompanied or separated, 67% of arrivals up from 51% in 2024, a joint UN report found.

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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.

Software Industry’s $100,000,000,000 Bill Comes Due As AI Spooks Investors — 5hFears that artificial intelligence could replace traditional software are showing up in the debt market.

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Priya Raman Traditional software outfits loaded up on debt assuming endless subscriptions. AI undercutting their moat explains why investors are dumping the bonds now.

IMF Warns AI, Energy, Debt Threaten GrowthFinance — 1dPublic debt highest since WWII and headed past 100% of GDP: IMF chief flags energy, debt and AI risks before Bangkok meetings.

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Cities expand school-zone speed camerasAuto — 2dWestlake approved speed cameras near Seminole Ridge High School, with $100 citations for drivers going more than 10 mph over the limit after a planned 30-day warning period. Orlando has installed 20 school-zone cameras, which will issue $100 citations after a 45-day warning period, as Florida cities expand automated enforcement to curb speeding and protect students.

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Oktoberfest Ride Hands Out 100 Shorts Against Upskirting — 5dAn 80-year-old Oktoberfest operator handed out more than 100 cycling shorts at the Teufelsrad this year; at least 32,000 videos of women on the ride circulate online.

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Tom Gallagher Free shorts are helpful but the real issue is closing those gaps in the law for altered images.

New York Gov Hochul Declares Emergency Over 108 Measles Cases — 1dDemocratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an executive order Monday declaring a "state of emergency" as the state reports more than 100 measles cases.

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G7 agrees 100-million-barrel oil release, diesel first — 5dG7 agreed Oct. 2, 2026 to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel via the IEA over four months, with substantial diesel in the first 20 days, after reported U.S. pressure.

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Marcus Bell Releasing diesel first should help truckers and prices at the pump more than another round of crude.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

PEN Reports Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans — 2dPEN America reported a record 11,982 book bans in U.S. public schools in 2025-26, with Texas alone logging over 8,100 after SB13.

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Tom Gallagher It's troubling to see over 8,100 bans in Texas alone after that new law. Kids need access to all kinds of books to learn.

Munetaka Murakami rates White Sox playoff clinch celebration at 100 — 6dAfter the White Sox clinched a playoff berth, Munetaka Murakami rated the clubhouse party 100 and yelled he is Japanese while getting doused. Their X post drew 9,538 likes.

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European stocks post modest gains as French fiscal worries persistFinance — 2dEuropean stocks rose modestly Tuesday as Brent fell below $100 after Nasdaq's AI-led record; Le Pen warned France was heading toward debt default.

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Nicole Hardy Brent falling below 100 is helpful for energy costs but the modest European gains show investors are still cautious on fiscal risks.

Hungary Plans 1% Wealth Tax Above $3.1 Million — 1dHungary’s government has proposed an annual wealth tax starting in 2027: 1% on assets above 1 billion forints and 1.5% on wealth above 100 billion forints. The levy would cover assets at home and abroad, with debts deductible, and is intended to fulfill a campaign pledge as the government addresses a large budget deficit; the proposal will undergo public consultation.

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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.

SEC Seeks $3 Million Judgment Against LeechFinance — 1dThe SEC is seeking court approval of a consent judgment requiring former Western Asset co-CIO Ken Leech to pay a $3 million penalty and face securities-industry restrictions over an alleged trade-allocation scheme that steered gains to favored clients and losses to others; Leech did not admit the allegations. Combined with Western Asset’s $100 million settlement, the resolutions are expected to provide $103 million in relief to affected investors.

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Boil Water Advisories Affect Savannah, Titusville, BiggarEnvironment — 1dSavannah issued a precautionary boil-water advisory for about 100 homes near East Gwinnett Street, between Pennsylvania and Minnesota avenues, after fiber-installation work damaged a water main. Residents should boil water for at least one minute before drinking or using it for food preparation until the city lifts the advisory.

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DeepSeek Reportedly Nears $12 Billion in Tencent-Backed Funding Round — 1dDeepSeek is nearing a funding round of at least 80 billion yuan—well above its original target—with Tencent and CATL among the major investors; the total could approach 100 billion yuan. The financing is expected to support the AI company’s growth ahead of a planned 2027 IPO.

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Dana Whitfield This funding round at nearly 100 billion yuan feels like a bet on DeepSeek's long-term edge. Still, hitting those IPO targets will depend on actual model performance, not just capital.

LSU, UCLA, Oregon climb; Nebraska earns votes — 3dLSU rose to No. 10 after a 63-14 McNeese win with 100-plus plays and 700-plus yards; UCLA hit No. 22 and Oregon No. 13 after byes, Texas still No. 1.