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Roanoke Breaks Ground on $103.7M Hotel, Convention CenterBusiness — 4dRoanoke has broken ground on The Cade, a 205-room Hilton Curio Collection hotel and publicly owned convention center planned for downtown. The roughly $100 million public-private project is supported by a voter-approved $62 million bond and state tax incentives, with construction expected to take about 23 months.

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Vice President Vance to headline Turning Point USA AmericaFest in Phoenix — 3dVice President JD Vance is set to headline Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2026, scheduled for Dec. 17-20 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Other announced speakers include Erika Kirk and Donald Trump Jr., with thousands expected to attend the annual conservative gathering.

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Family Attractions Span Four States, Spooky Empire PlannedLifestyle — 3dThe articles spotlight family attractions across the Midwest and Arkansas, from indoor arcades and climbing adventures to a longstanding children’s amusement park. Separately, Orlando’s Spooky Empire horror convention is running this weekend, featuring panels tied to major Halloween festivals.

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Leaked Audio Has Paxton Saying Convention Hurt His Poll Numbers — Sep 30, 2026Leaked D.C. fundraiser audio captures Ken Paxton saying the Dallas GOP convention 'dropped our numbers'; his campaign cites an internal poll with him up three.

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Chris Dalton Paxton's internal poll still shows him up three points so this audio leak probably won't change much for his supporters.

IJR‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During PresidencyJillian Butler · 3 min · 1h

Banglalink launches first Starlink satellite-to-mobile service in South AsiaTech — 2dBanglalink, VEON’s Bangladesh unit, launched South Asia’s first Starlink-powered satellite-to-mobile service, letting customers with a 4G phone and Banglalink SIM access essential apps and location services beyond conventional network coverage. The service is available through the MyBL app and is intended to help maintain connectivity during emergencies, disasters and power outages.

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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.

Retail Venues Offer Outlets, Exhibits, Events, ExperiencesAuto — 3dThese destinations offer more than conventional shopping: an open-air Arizona outlet center brings together major sneaker brands, while Jaguar’s London flagship combines a showroom with a café and immersive design displays. Elsewhere, an Omaha shop specializes in restored mid-century furniture, a Prague mall is hosting a free exhibition spanning BMW’s history and new electric i3, and Indio’s I-10 Auto Mall plans a family-friendly Trunk or Treat event.

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Florence Copper Begins First New US Supply Since 2008Environment — 5dArizona’s Florence Copper has begun commercial production as the first new U.S. copper source since 2008 and the first commercial-scale in-situ copper operation. The project is expected to produce up to 85 million pounds annually, boost U.S. copper production by about 5%, and support hundreds of jobs, while using substantially less water and energy than conventional mining.

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Wave-Shaped Designs Cut Building Wind Pressures Up to 60%Science — 5dFlorida State University researchers found that wave-shaped walls and roofs on low-rise buildings can reduce peak hurricane-wind pressures near vulnerable corners by 40% to 60% in wind-tunnel tests. The design could offer engineers a way to improve wind resilience through building shape, alongside conventional measures such as stronger materials and rounded corners.

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HBL Signs Pakistan’s First PayPak Credit Card DealBusiness — Oct 2, 2026HBL Microfinance Bank, 1LINK and Euronet Pakistan are partnering to launch the country’s first PayPak credit card, with multiple card options and plans for conventional and Islamic offerings. Separately, Pathfinder CITADEL launched a Karachi chapter focused on youth and technology, while Syngenta Pakistan’s country head stressed that practical, timely decisions by farmers are key to food security.

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BooksYour belief about ability decides who grows after failureParents, teachers, managers, and anyone stuck treating a setback as permanent proof get a clear map of why some people keep improving and others shut down.10m · 1 reads

Sorank says its new SEO tool serves 5,000 businesses — Oct 3, 2026Sorank introduced a $99-a-month automated SEO platform that plans content, monitors rankings and addresses technical issues, while a separate beginner-focused guide recommends more specialized, lower-cost tools such as LowFruits and Rank Math. Guidance on ChatGPT visibility cautions that tracking can measure brand mentions and linked sources over time, but ChatGPT has no ranking positions comparable to a conventional search-results list.

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Nicole Hardy a month is a lot when LowFruits and Rank Math do similar work for less and let you stay in control.

2026-27 SUVs, Minivans Get Head-to-Head ComparisonsAuto — Oct 4, 2026Automotive buying guides compare hybrid and conventional SUVs as well as family minivans, weighing price, efficiency, performance, space and practical features. The comparisons highlight trade-offs including the Sorento PHEV’s stronger ratings versus the Taos, the Cherokee hybrid’s lower fuel use versus the CR-V, the Palisade and Grand Highlander hybrids’ range and powertrain choices, and the Pacifica’s available all-wheel drive and fold-flat seats versus the Odyssey’s lower price and resale strengths.

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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.

Germany Completes World's Tallest 365-Meter Wind TurbineEnvironment — Sep 28, 2026Germany has completed the world’s tallest wind turbine, a 365-meter structure in the former coal-mining region of Brandenburg designed to tap stronger, steadier high-altitude winds and potentially generate about twice as much electricity as conventional turbines. The project is expected to connect to the grid in November and is part of the region’s shift toward renewable energy.

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Rwanda, Belgium Restore Ties After 18-Month Rift — Sep 22, 2026After 18 months and Qatar-hosted talks in Doha, Belgium and Rwanda restored ties Sept. 22 under the Vienna Convention; Prevot said it does not mean abandoning Belgium's DRC stance.

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Hefei Convention Displays 10,000 Exhibits on China's Intelligent Manufacturing — Sep 21, 2026The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei showcased Anhui’s shift from traditional industries like optical films to a broad, intelligent manufacturing ecosystem, highlighting advances in unmanned systems, quantum technology, and AI-driven production for global competitiveness. The event drew government and business leaders from over 50 countries, with more than 900 companies exhibiting across 70,000 square meters and emphasis on international cooperation, openness, and new opportunities for global manufacturing partnerships, including the UK as guest country of honor.

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IJR‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial IntelligenceJillian Butler · 4 min · 3h

Trump Proposes $5,000 Payments if GOP Wins — Sep 17, 2026President Trump is promoting a $5,000 'Trump Dividend' that would be paid to every adult if Republicans keep control of Congress, a plan the White House frames as Americans sharing in economic gains. Yet lawmakers, economists and party voices are divided over how it would be funded and implemented, with some backing the concept while others warn it could raise debt and inflation, and later coverage at the 2026 convention drew sharp criticism.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Macron Warns of Intensifying Russian Hybrid Threats — Sep 15, 2026European security is being stretched by Russia’s hybrid warfare, with drone incursions, espionage, cyber attacks and economic coercion prompting Europe to pursue coordinated diplomacy and a pan-European missile defense while national leaders debate NATO’s role and potential responses. At the same time, public fear online about a Russia-led war contrasts with assessments that Russia’s conventional capacity is limited, even as politicians warn of escalating conflict and seek steadier support for Kyiv.

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DeepSeek Plans First CFO Ahead of Possible IPO — Sep 14, 2026DeepSeek plans to appoint Yan Wentao as its first CFO as it prepares for a potential STAR Market IPO, with CITIC Securities lined up to support the listing and a company valuation around 500 billion yuan amid ongoing fundraising and investment in chips, computing infrastructure, and talent. Yan, born in 1991 and a GL Ventures partner, will handle investor relations and financial management as the startup transitions toward conventional financing and public-market readiness.

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Sam Okafor DeepSeek's 500 billion yuan valuation before IPO looks aggressive given the chip spending, but the CFO hire should help steady investor talks.

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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Despite global ban, suspected mercury skin products stay on Amazon and Temu — Sep 16, 2026A Reuters investigation found that more than 20 banned mercury-containing skin-bleaching products remain for sale on third-party marketplaces like Amazon, Temu, and TikTok Shop across multiple countries despite the Minamata Convention, with sellers concealing origins and relisting under new names. Health authorities warn there is no safe level of mercury exposure and enforcement gaps persist, highlighting the need for stronger regulatory coordination to curb these products’ rapid, cheap skin-lightening effects.

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BooksDesign each day against busyness and endless distractionKnowledge workers whose calendars and phones fill before they choose anything get a small daily loop of testable habits instead of another life overhaul.13m

Teresa of Avila Reforms Carmelite ConventsGood News — FROM 1562Teresa founds first reformed convent at Avila.

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Democratic National Convention Kicks Off: Who Will Be Speaking on Monday NightReporting — Aug 17, 2020The Democratic National Convention will kick off on Monday evening, setting the stage for an unprecedented convention as the U.S. still combats the coronavirus pandemic. The first day of the virtual convention will be…

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Not Satire: ‘RINO Convention’ Days Away – Cheney, Kinzinger Set to Be Keynote SpeakersOpinion — Feb 22, 2022There’s no shortage of conventions where attendees put on costumes and pretend to be someone else. There are “Star Trek” conventions where people dress as Spock, comic book conventions where you could see Spiderman or…

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Chris Wallace Criticizes GOP Convention After First Night: ‘It’s Really the Trump Convention’Reporting — Aug 25, 2020Fox News host Chris Wallace weighed in on the Republican National Convention as he expressed thoughts about the focus of the week’s events. On Monday evening, as the first night of the Republican National Convention…

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House Republicans split over attending Trump convention — Sep 8, 2026

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Elena Vasquez Some members are right to stay away if they disagree with the direction Trump is taking the party.

IJR‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal IllegalJillian Butler · 4 min · 4h