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UPS plans 100,000 seasonal hires amid permanent job cutsBusiness — 1dUPS plans to hire about 100,000 seasonal workers for the holiday rush while cutting up to 30,000 permanent operational jobs as it scales back lower-margin Amazon deliveries. Its 2026 seasonal hiring target is 9% below last year’s, reflecting a leaner network and increased automation.

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Brink’s Wins UK CMA Backing for Planned NCR Atleos DealBusiness — 20hThe U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has accepted in principle Brink’s proposal to sell NoteMachine/TestLink UK to address competition concerns over its planned acquisition of NCR Atleos, avoiding a Phase 2 review if the divestiture is completed. Brink’s says the deal remains on track to close in early 2027 and maintains its expectation of $200 million in annual cost synergies within three years of closing.

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Rochester Chamber Backs Planned Pine Island Data CenterTech — 2dThe Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce backed Project Skyway, a proposed Google data center in Pine Island, citing expected jobs, infrastructure and school funding, and substantial new tax revenue. The project has drawn opposition over potential costs and environmental effects, and one report says legal challenges have paused development.

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Fairshake plans bipartisan spending in 32 House races — 3dFairshake will back 32 House candidates—19 Republicans and 13 Democrats—with $1 million each for six, one month before the 2026 midterms.

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Derek Foss Backing more Republicans than Democrats still shows where the real priorities lie.

Bayer plans $2.2B Ohio pharma campusBusiness — 3dBayer will invest $2.2 billion in a pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in New Albany, Ohio, with production modules planned to begin operating in 2031 and 2034. The project is expected to create about 600 permanent jobs and 1,500 construction jobs, initially making medicines for oncology, cardiovascular and renal care, with a state-backed training center helping prepare workers.

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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.

Thunder Plans to Evaluate Young Preseason Players — 5dThe Thunder open a five-game preseason with an unusual schedule featuring back-to-backs, and coach Mark Daigneault plans to manage minutes for key players rather than play them every game. With several stars expected to sit in the opener, the games will give Oklahoma City’s young players a chance to compete for roles and let the team test lineups, even if the experiments cost wins.

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Ron Hearst Plans Retirement After 38 YearsWeather — 3dKY3 Chief Meteorologist Ron Hearst is retiring after 38 years covering weather in the Ozarks, where his local expertise and decades of service made a lasting impression on viewers and colleagues. As the station looks back on his career, Hearst shared a message of thanks with viewers.

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Tommy’s Plans Terror at 15 Michigan Car WashesLifestyle — 3dTommy’s Express is bringing its Tunnel of Terror haunted car-wash experience back to 15 Michigan locations this Halloween season. Riders stay in their cars as they encounter jump scares, eerie sounds and other spooky effects during the slow, roughly three-minute wash.

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DeepSeek Reportedly Nears $12 Billion in Tencent-Backed Funding Round — 3dDeepSeek 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.

Italy Scales Back Planned Defense Increase — 6dItaly’s public debt is set to peak near 139% of GDP in 2026, overtaking Greece as the eurozone’s most indebted nation, as Rome cuts its 2028 defense rise to 0.3% of GDP.

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Derek Foss Focusing on borrowing costs instead of boosting military readiness feels risky when threats around Europe aren't going away.

Trump Plans to Attend Alabama-Georgia Game — 6dTrump said Oct. 2 he will attend No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 2 Georgia on Oct. 10 in Tuscaloosa, telling a Mobile rally: "We love Alabama" and he'll be back next Saturday.

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Nicole Hardy I don't see why the president needs to turn a regular football Saturday into a campaign stop.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Korean Party Calls $54B Alaska LNG Plan Unfinalized — Sep 29, 2026President Trump announced a planned $54 billion South Korean investment in Alaska LNG as part of a broader U.S. energy package, backing a long-planned pipeline and export project whose financing and commercial viability remain uncertain. South Korea’s ruling party said the project is not finalized and must undergo legal and commercial review.

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Bills enter Patriots matchup with Benford and Davis questionable — 6dThe Bills enter their Week 4 game against the Patriots with cornerback Christian Benford questionable after a toe injury and running back Ray Davis questionable with a hamstring issue; coach Joe Brady plans to assess Benford through game day. Defensive lineman T.J. Sanders is doubtful, while Davison Igbinosun could fill in for Benford and quarterback Josh Allen has no injury designation.

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Marcus Bell Sanders being doubtful adds pressure on the defensive line to hold up without extra depth.

Nu Holdings says no Monzo takeover plans — Sep 30, 2026Nu Holdings, Nubank’s parent, said it is not pursuing a deal with U.K. digital bank Monzo, pushing back on takeover reports after the speculation sent Nu shares lower. The company said its focus remains on Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, alongside expansion in the U.S. and internationally; its shares rose after the clarification.

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Elena Vasquez Nu is right to focus on Latin America instead of chasing a UK bank that might not fit their model.

CBP weighs scaling back Big Bend border construction — Sep 30, 2026The Trump administration has ended its pause on border-project activity at Big Bend National Park but says it is considering changes to reduce the project’s scope and limit environmental impacts. Customs and Border Protection expects to decide on plans in early October, with any ground-disturbing work likely weeks later, as the proposal continues to face legal challenges and bipartisan opposition.

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Priya Raman Reducing the Big Bend project scope seems like a reasonable compromise to protect the park while keeping some security measures in place.

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Judge Delays Antonio Brown Plea Deal — Sep 29, 2026A Miami judge delayed Antonio Brown’s planned no-contest plea in an attempted-murder case, saying she needed more time to review the proposed agreement. The deal would reduce the charge and bring probation instead of a possible prison sentence of up to 30 years; Brown is due back in court Oct. 28, and his attorney remains optimistic it will be accepted.

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Randi Mahomes Backs Inclusive Play in Kansas CityHealth — Sep 28, 2026Individuals and organizations are supporting people with disabilities through charity fundraising, inclusive activities and school-based identification of children who may need special-education services. Experts also urge aging parents caring for dependent adult children to plan ahead for their loved ones’ legal, financial and residential support.

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Fashion charity events planned across USLifestyle — Sep 25, 2026Fashion events across the country are pairing runway showcases with community causes: Atlanta’s Sept. 30 show supports St. Jude, while Mission Waco’s Sept. 24 event backed creative opportunities for local youth. Arlington’s Oct. 3 charity show will spotlight breast cancer survivors, and an Oct. 13 Auburn program will explore how fashion, entrepreneurship and philanthropy can create impact.

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Liverpool Names Julian Ward Sporting Director — Sep 26, 2026Liverpool has brought Julian Ward back as sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes after serving as Fenway Sports Group’s technical director; Ward is expected to lead recruitment and support head coach Andoni Iraola. His experience at the club is viewed as a source of continuity amid repeated leadership changes, though some observers have questioned the recent transfer record and say the club’s recruitment needs to better align with the manager’s plans.

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IMF concludes review, backs adaptable lending reformsFinance — Sep 24, 2026The IMF’s 2026 review calls for lending programs that are more realistic and adaptable, factoring in countries’ implementation capacity, credible economic assumptions and risks such as recurring shocks, with stronger contingency planning and a pilot strategy to prioritize structural reforms. Fiscal adjustment remains important, but the IMF says it should be feasible and growth-conscious, with attention to vulnerable households and caution against applying front-loaded cuts as a blanket prescription.

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How to hold a plankLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For beginners building core strength who want a steady hold that stays easy on the lower back.

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Marcus Bell This looks easier on the back than the high plank I was doing, worth trying.

US Export-Import Bank eyes financing for Argentina energy and minerals — Sep 23, 2026The United States and Argentina formalized a multi‑billion‑dollar push to modernize infrastructure and energy/mining links, notably launching the Andes-Atlantic Corridor backed by up to $7 billion and focusing on Vaca Muerta and related export routes. Separately, Washington’s EXIM Bank plans up to another $7 billion in financing for Argentina’s critical minerals and energy projects, including LNG and lithium/copper developments, as part of a growing strategic partnership under Milei and current President Trump.

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Piddington Votes for Independence Over Asylum Housing Plan — Sep 15, 2026In Oxfordshire’s Piddington, a 350‑resident village organized an unofficial referendum to pull Britain out of the European Convention on Human Rights amid plans to house more than 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby Bicester military camp, drawing involvement from Conservative and Reform UK leaders. Residents, especially women, fear safety and security implications and have pursued self‑defence training as Labour’s stance remains unclear while figures like Suella Braverman, Chris Philp, and Nigel Farage publicly back the ECHR exit.

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Democrats Plan Sweeping Trump Probes if House Flips — Sep 12, 2026If Democrats win back the House, they plan sweeping investigations into President Donald Trump, his family, and his administration, focusing on the wealth and business gains during his tenure, energy and defense deals, pardons, and potential private dealings by Kushner and Trump Jr., with the effort expected to require the full caucus and facing White House resistance. The Washington Post reports multiple Democrats and aides outlining a coordinated oversight push, including probes into cryptocurrency ventures and the restructuring of federal government agencies.

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Chris Dalton Investigations into any president's family business deals should follow evidence, not just party control of the House.