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Court Keeps $20 Billion Green Bank Grants Frozen Pending Supreme Court Appeal — 9hBiden-era green bank grants worth $20 billion remain frozen two months after an appeals court ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to cancel them.

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Elena Vasquez These grants were meant for clean energy projects, so keeping them frozen this long hurts real progress on renewables.

Volkswagen CEO says transformation is 'shared responsibility' in appeal to EU — 1d

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Sewing Warns Far-Right and Far-Left Gains Risk German Investment Appeal — 1dDeutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing told Bild on Oct. 11, 2026, that AfD and Left Party state election gains pose a "significant risk" to Germany’s foreign investment appeal.

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New York Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Greenwashing Lawsuit Against Oil Firms — 4dA New York appeals court handed three of America's biggest oil companies another legal victory Thursday, rejecting New York City's attempt to hold them liable for allegedly misleading consumers about the environmental benefits of fossil fuels.

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Jared Kim The court made the right call here. No one actually believes fossil fuel ads are selling clean energy.

Supreme Court Rejects Roy Moore’s $8.2M Verdict Appeal — Oct 5, 2026Supreme Court declines to hear Roy Moore's appeal to restore an $8.2M defamation verdict over a 2017 Senate ad, leaving the 11th Circuit's reversal in place.

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Sam Okafor At least this ends the long legal fight and the lower court decision holds up.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Supreme Court declines Michigan students’ appeal over ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts — Oct 5, 2026On Oct. 5, 2026, the Supreme Court declined without explanation to hear a Michigan appeal over a school ban on “Let’s Go Brandon” sweatshirts, leaving the district’s win in place.

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Priya Raman Declining to hear the case leaves schools with too much power to pick which messages kids can wear.

Burnham to Publish Manchester City Dealings After Criticism — 1dPrime Minister Andy Burnham says he will make public his dealings with Manchester City during his time as Greater Manchester mayor, including details of one significant meeting in 2021. The pledge follows criticism of his comments about the club’s owners after an independent commission found City breached Premier League financial rules; the club is appealing, and the process is ongoing.

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Court Orders Hope Florida Report Expunged — 5dAppeals court orders full expungement of Hope Florida grand jury report on $10 million that reached a political committee opposing 2024 abortion and marijuana measures.

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Train Shows, Shops, Museums Serve U.S. HobbyistsLifestyle — 3dA West Bend model train show drew hundreds of collectors and families, reflecting the hobby’s broad appeal and growth. Other coverage highlights the enduring community around model trains and the chance to explore railroad history at museums in Kentucky and Minnesota.

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Brazil Clears American Airlines’ 8% Azul StakeBusiness — 5dBrazil's CADE unanimously approved American Airlines' $100 million Azul investment on Oct. 7, 2026, for an about 8% stake with governance safeguards after an Abra appeal.

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Police Continue Missing-Man Searches in Goldsboro, Charlotte, DurhamWorld — 3dGoldsboro police are renewing their appeal for information nearly a year after Tra’sond McNeil disappeared, saying he was last seen leaving in a blue car headed south on U.S. 117 toward Dudley. Investigators suspect foul play and urge anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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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.

Dutch Court Rejects Philips Recall Probe RequestBusiness — 2dA Dutch appeals court rejected shareholders’ request to investigate Philips’ handling of its 2021 recall of millions of sleep-apnea and ventilator devices, finding no adequate basis to conclude the company knew of the risks earlier or misled investors. The ruling does not resolve other recall-related proceedings or determine potential liability for problems at its Respironics unit.

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Haaland Urges Unity After City Guilty Verdict — 4dErling Haaland urged Manchester City players and fans to stay united and positive after an independent commission found the club guilty of nearly all charges in the Premier League’s financial case. City have appealed the verdict and face Liverpool at Anfield in their first match since it was announced.

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Alito calls Trump rhetoric offensive while noting surge in emergency appeals — 6dAlito told the AP he is "not pleased" with Trump's court rhetoric and called related claims "offensive," after Trump labeled his appointees "a shell of their original selves."

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Supreme Court Declines Review of Fifth Circuit Felon Firearm Ruling — 6dThe Supreme Court declined Monday to hear the Justice Department’s petition to review an appeals court’s decision that overturned a man's conviction for possessing a firearm after he'd been convicted of possessing methamphetamine.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Google Appeals EU Orders on Android, Search Data — Sep 29, 2026Google appealed at the EU General Court against orders to share private search data with rivals from January 2027, warning of irreversible harm to user privacy.

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Marcus Bell Forcing data sharing is overdue. DuckDuckGo is right that safeguards can protect privacy while letting smaller services compete fairly.

Vikings Elevate Odell Beckham Ahead of Saints Game — 5dOdell Beckham Jr. joined the Vikings’ practice squad after his brief return to the Giants, saying coach Kevin O’Connell’s personal appeal helped persuade him to choose Minnesota. He could be elevated for Sunday’s game against the Saints, with his chance to debut potentially affected by injuries to receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

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Man City vows to appeal Premier League financial breaches verdict — Sep 29, 2026Man City guilty on all but one of 115 Premier League financial charges; alleged disguised funding totaled £830.69m. Appeal deadline: Oct. 2, 2026.

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Chris Dalton Man City has every right to appeal if they believe the Premier League evidence is flawed or inconsistent with past cases.

Appeals court weighs Trump bid to cut $2.2 billion Harvard grants — Oct 5, 2026First Circuit hears Trump bid to undo a $2.6B Harvard funding restoration; DOJ says the district judge lacked power to order payment.

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Derek Foss The administration should be able to tie federal grants to basic requirements like protecting all students from discrimination.

Texas execution expected to mark nation’s 30th — Oct 5, 2026Texas inmate Jamaal Howard was scheduled to be executed by lethal injection for the 2000 killing of convenience store clerk Vickie Swartout. His attorneys sought to halt the execution, arguing he is intellectually disabled, while the state disputed that claim; an appeal was pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Rare Shelby GT350 and Low-Mileage Viper Models Head to Auction — 2dRare and modified American performance vehicles are drawing collector and enthusiast interest at auction, including a low-mileage 1968 Shelby GT350 convertible, a one-off 1992 Ford F-150 Nite Edition show truck, and a 29,000-mile 1998 Dodge Viper GT2. Two more listings span eras and tastes: a low-mileage 2015 Viper SRT GTC and a heavily twin-turbo-modified Shelby Super Snake Sport, whose changes may limit its appeal to stock-focused collectors.

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CAS Set to Hear Senegal AFCON Title AppealSports — 4dSenegal is asking the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn CAF’s decision to strip it of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award Morocco a 3-0 win, after Senegal had won the final 1-0 in extra time. The closed-door hearing in Lausanne will focus on the circumstances of Senegal’s players briefly leaving the field to protest a penalty; CAS has not said when it will rule.

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David Arquette plans Scream anniversary appearances — Oct 5, 2026David Arquette is marking the 30th anniversary of Scream with events featuring screenings and audience conversations, including appearances in New Jersey and Virginia. He has reflected on the film’s lasting appeal and recalled watching director Wes Craven study audience reactions at an early screening.

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Chiefs-Raiders Draw Record 28.4 Million ViewersSports — 6dThe Chiefs’ 30-27 win over the Raiders drew about 28.4 million viewers, making CBS’s late-afternoon NFL window the season’s most-watched broadcast and setting a Week 4 audience record. The matchup’s appeal was boosted by both teams entering undefeated, with the Raiders’ surprising 3-0 start adding intrigue.

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