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Anduril Plans $3.7B Maryland Submarine Shipyard — 1dAnduril will invest $3.7 billion in a Sparrows Point, Md., shipyard for Virginia-class sub parts and won a Navy contract worth up to $2.9 billion; operations expected in 2030.

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Arteta Signs Arsenal Contract Extension Through 2030 — 21hArteta signs Arsenal deal through 2030 after the 2025-26 Premier League title; The Times reports a £20m-a-year salary, doubling his pay.

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Lions, LaPorta End Contract Talks; Deal Deferred — 3dLions and Sam LaPorta broke off contract talks after a Friday-Saturday push failed; any deal waits until the offseason so he can focus on the field, per Rapoport.

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Nicole Hardy The Lions probably should have locked him in sooner but waiting until offseason avoids any distractions for the team.

Boeing Wins $20B Navy Fighter Development ContractBusiness — 2dBoeing won the Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation fighter development contract, worth more than $20 billion, adding to its Air Force F-47 award and giving it a leading role in both branches’ future tactical aircraft. Reuters reports that Boeing’s investment, carrier-jet experience and digital-design approach helped it prevail, though the development award offers an opportunity to reverse past defense-program setbacks rather than immediate production revenue.

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HII wins US Navy contract — Sep 29, 2026

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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.

Trump administration plans government lawyers for migrant childrenPolitics — 1dThe Trump administration plans to have Health and Human Services attorneys represent unaccompanied migrant children in immigration proceedings, following the end of a contract with an independent legal-services network. Immigrant advocates warn that government-employed lawyers may lack the independence needed to protect children and could increase their risk of deportation; HHS says the new division will provide legal support and help reunite families.

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Boeing Wins $14.7B Patriot Seeker Contract — 2dBoeing says Lockheed awarded it a ~$14.7B seven-year UCA to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker production, formalizing an April Pentagon framework; hundreds of Huntsville jobs expected.

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Nicole Hardy This deal should create solid jobs in Alabama while boosting our ability to counter missile threats.

Tony Romo, CBS Reportedly Settle $72M Contract — 5dTony Romo and CBS Sports have parted ways, with the network reportedly agreeing to pay a substantial but undisclosed portion of the $72 million remaining on his contract. His July OWI arrest preceded the split, but reports say CBS had also grown dissatisfied with his preparation and performance; J.J. Watt will continue alongside Jim Nantz in the lead booth.

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Flyers reportedly sign Bunting to $1.2M deal — 1dThe Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2 million contract as they seek a spark after opening the season 0-2-2. Bunting had 14 goals and 33 points in 74 games split between Nashville and Dallas last season.

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UVM unions reach tentative deal, averting strikeHealth — 1dUniversity of Vermont Medical Center and unions representing more than 3,000 support and technical staff reached a tentative two-year contract agreement, averting a possible strike authorized by members last week. The deal still requires a membership vote scheduled for Oct. 7–11; its terms have not been released.

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Raytheon Wins $20.7 Billion AMRAAM Production Contract — Sep 28, 2026Raytheon won a U.S. contract worth up to $20.7 billion to scale AMRAAM production over five years with options, work through June 2033.

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Priya Raman Twenty billion for more missiles feels like overkill given how much we already spend on defense each year.

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

Boeing Wins Navy’s $20 Billion F/A-XX ContractBusiness — Sep 28, 2026The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.38 billion contract for 22 F-15EX fighters, preserving the seventh production lot despite inflation and production disruptions. The award uses reconciliation funds before a spending deadline and brings the number of F-15EXs under contract to 120.

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5E Acquires Searles Valley, Becomes Boron Producer — 1d5E Advanced Materials has completed its acquisition of Searles Valley Minerals’ operating assets, turning the company from a development-stage business into a producer with three processing sites, a 257-person workforce and two Southern California minerals operations. 5E says new offtake contracts lift netbacks by more than 65% and its base plan targets about $40 million in annual adjusted EBITDA, with borates, sulfate of potash, lithium and tungsten offering additional potential beyond that plan.

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FBI, State Agencies Investigate Charlotte SchoolsPolitics — 2dThe FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office have confirmed an active investigation related to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools but have not disclosed its focus. The federal inquiry comes amid separate state investigations into alleged financial irregularities and reports of disputed contracts and turmoil among district leaders; no one has been criminally charged.

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Makhaula delays retirement, signs Pirates extensionSports — 1dOrlando Pirates midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has postponed retirement and extended his contract after chairman Irvin Khoza persuaded him to play on, telling the 36-year-old he still had the legs to contribute. Makhaula is focused on pursuing more silverware, including the MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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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.

Salt & Straw sues Ruby Jewel over Tacolate productionBusiness — 2dSalt & Straw is suing Portland ice cream maker Ruby Jewel, alleging it plans to end a three-year agreement to produce the Tacolate before the contract expires in 2028. The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million and an order to continue production or allow time to transition to another manufacturer; the claims have not been ruled on, and Ruby Jewel has not yet responded in court.

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17,000 Boeing workers approve contract, avert strike — Sep 30, 2026Boeing’s SPEEA engineers and technicians approved a new four-year contract, averting a strike that could have disrupted production and certification of the company’s delayed aircraft. The agreement includes higher wages and benefits, though support was narrower among the union’s technical unit.

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Basel firm launches tool blending influencer discovery with contract signing — 5dBasel firm launched influenScout.com free for creators on Oct. 3, 2026, as Goldman Sachs projects creators rising from 67 million to 107 million by 2030.

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Maya Lindstrom Free signup for creators makes sense if they want real profiles, though the paid side for brands will decide if it lasts.

U.S. and WHO Seek Answers on Irkutsk Lab Death — 5dA laboratory worker in Russia’s Irkutsk region has died from plague, prompting authorities to quarantine a hospital and place nearly 200 contacts under medical observation. Officials say contacts’ tests have been negative so far; how she contracted the disease and its specific form remain unclear, with reports pointing to possible laboratory exposure.

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DePaul Extends Holtmann Contract After 16-16 Rebuilding Season — Sep 29, 2026DePaul extended men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann’s contract through the 2030-31 season, signaling confidence in his rebuilding effort. After taking over a team that went 3-29, Holtmann led the Blue Demons to a 16-16 record and their best Big East finish since joining the conference.

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York Space Faces Securities Suit Over Software Claims — 3dYork Space shares fell 10% after the company disclosed satellite software issues, and investors have filed securities class-action lawsuits. The complaints allege its mission and payload software was not fully functional before launch, creating risks to contracts with the Space Development Agency, and that company statements about its business and prospects misled investors.

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GSA Flags $1.22 Billion in Suspected COVID Contract Fraud — Sep 24, 2026GSA and HHS flagged $1.22B in suspected fraud on five COVID-era contracts and stopped $41M more; Brady: "The emergency is over. So is the free pass."

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Chris Dalton Suspending payments is a start, but without charges or names released, it feels like nothing will change.

Eriksen, Wolfsburg End Contract After Collapse — Sep 23, 2026Eriksen and Wolfsburg ended his contract by mutual consent on 23 September 2026, three months after an ICD shock in a Denmark match left him unable to play.

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Rachel Meyers Eriksen putting family first after that scare makes sense, even if his playing days might be over.

Mariners’ 15 Arbitration Salaries Projected at $58.3M — 3dSeattle’s 2027 arbitration-eligible players are projected to cost about $54.4 million, excluding Bryce Miller, with Logan Gilbert leading at $15.4 million; those estimates are not settled contracts or simply new payroll costs. The figures sharpen questions about the Mariners’ spending flexibility, while Gilbert’s projected salary is cited as a reason to keep rather than trade the established starter.

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