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LSU Edges McNeese 63-60 in Wade’s ReturnSports — 2dLSU opened Will Wade’s second stint as head coach with a 63-60 exhibition win over McNeese State in Wade’s return to Lake Charles. The Tigers overcame early free-throw struggles by converting key attempts late, while the matchup renewed attention on the programs Wade led to success in his two seasons with the Cowboys.

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Corvette Market Sees High-Value Sales, ListingsAuto — 2dRecent Corvette sales and listings highlight strong collector demand and rising prices: a nearly new ZR1X convertible sold at auction for $441,000, far above its sticker price, while an Ohio owner reportedly profited by reselling a barely driven ZR1. Other listings include a historically recognized 1967 coupe up for auction and a heavily stripped 1994 Corvette advertised as street legal, though its safety and compliance are unclear.

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Adaptive Reuse Gains Ground Across CitiesEnvironment — 5dDecarbonization goals are driving renewed interest in adapting existing buildings, which can preserve materials and reduce embodied carbon while revitalizing civic and educational spaces. Yet converting older buildings into housing remains difficult, even as demand for town-center homes and net-zero progress grows.

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Four Communities Upgrade Local Sports FacilitiesSports — 3dCommunity recreation facilities are receiving upgrades: Polson’s Mission Valley Aquatics Center has completed its first major renovation in over 13 years, while West Babylon Junior High has revamped its athletic courts. In Eschol Park, a $2.8 million project will add accessible amenities, changerooms and spectator facilities by early 2027, and McAllen is converting a park kickball field into soccer space in a project expected to cost at least $350,000.

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Ouaddou stresses key moments before MTN8 final — 4dOrlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his team must stay composed, defend resiliently, start strongly and convert scarce chances to beat Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final as Pirates pursue a fifth consecutive title. He said preparations have gone well despite some players being away on international duty, while injured midfielder Sihle Nduli is unlikely to be ready.

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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.

Louisville Opens First Outdoor Roller Rink at Lannan ParkSports — 4dKelowna is revising plans for a delayed five-court indoor tennis facility after ending its partnership with Tennis Clubs of Canada, while a Tipperary club has applied to add two courts to meet demand. Ephrata has opened six pickleball courts as the first phase of a larger recreation hub, and Louisville has converted underused tennis courts at Lannan Park into its first designated outdoor roller-skating rink.

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Fidelity Dividend ETF Updates AI-Generated SignalsFinance — Oct 2, 2026Updated AI-generated trading signals were posted for five Canadian ETFs and convertible debentures. The notices say short plans are unavailable for four securities and warn that trading triggers may already have occurred.

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AstraZeneca invests $2 billion in Summit cancer drug partnership — Sep 28, 2026AstraZeneca will invest $2 billion in Summit Therapeutics convertible preferred shares, with Summit stock up more than 17% after-hours ahead of a November 14 FDA decision on ivonescimab.

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Marcus Bell This deal could help bring the cancer drug to market faster if the November decision goes well.

Wicks Converts Five Critical Downs in Eagles Win Over Titans — Sep 20, 2026Wicks turned all five third- and fourth-down catches into first downs for 74 yards and 11.8 EPA as the Eagles beat the Titans 24-20.

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Derek Foss The early production from Wicks is exactly what the offense needed after losing Brown. Hope the rookie doesn't take his snaps too soon.

Trump Says Proposed DC Arch Will Double as Military Complex — Sep 20, 2026Trump said Sept. 20, 2026, on Truth Social he will convert his planned 250-foot DC triumphal arch into a military complex for drones, snipers, and ammunition.

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Elena Vasquez If the design already includes space for ammunition storage it could add real security without needing separate buildings in the city.

INEZ Builds Comfort Into Designer HeelsLifestyle — Sep 24, 2026Footwear brands are addressing the tension between style and comfort in different ways: Pashion and VICE VERSA offer heels that convert to flats or lower heels, while New York-based INEZ builds cushioning and arch support into designer heels. INEZ pairs that comfort-focused construction with feminine designs and Spanish shoemaking craftsmanship.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

CoreWeave Plans $3 Billion Notes, 35 Million-Share SaleFinance — Sep 17, 2026CoreWeave shares fell 2.22% to $81.50 after a Form 8-K disclosed $3B of convertible notes due 2033 and a 35 million-share ATM program; stock had traded above $88.

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Sam Okafor Capped call transactions might limit some dilution but the overall plan still feels like a lot of capital all at once.

Barcelona Thrash Racing Santander 7-2 — Sep 14, 2026Barcelona took a 2-0 lead against Racing Santander at Camp Nou, with Joao Cancelo curling in an early strike and a 23rd-minute penalty converted by Raphinha after Pedro Felipe was booked for a foul. Ahead of the international break, Barça named a near-full-strength squad with few injuries and potential rotations or debuts for younger players to maintain their recent winning form.

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Fulham Earn First Premier League Point in Anfield Draw — Sep 12, 2026Fulham salvaged a goalless draw at Anfield under Alvaro Arbeloa, capitalizing on Liverpool’s slow start while themselves failing to convert chances for a first Premier League win. Across the weekend, Hull City upset Chelsea with a 2-2 result that showcased their attacking threat, while Liverpool’s new attacking additions struggled to fire as Fulham secured a first point and left questions for Jurgen Klopp on the Reds’ potency.

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Maya Lindstrom Klopp needs answers fast after those new attackers failed to threaten in what should have been an easy home game.

Trump childhood home in Queens sells for $1.93 million after renovation — Sep 11, 2026Donald Trump’s childhood home in Queens sold for $1.93 million after an eight‑month renovation costing about $500,000, converting the neglected Tudor into a modern 3,100-square-foot residence. Built in 1940 by Fred Trump, the house where Trump spent his first years has become a notable hinge between his early life and his public‑facing real estate history, with previous sales and Airbnb phases noted.

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Chris Dalton History aside, two million for a Queens house that size is still a stretch for most buyers.

What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Vulcan Completes $39.4M Investment, Addresses Debt Maturity — Sep 10, 2026Vulcan Infrastructure and Power closed a $39.4 million private financing led by affiliates of Machine Investment Group and Atlas Holdings, with Conversant Capital and insiders, to redeem about $33.1 million of 8.50% senior notes due October 2026 and fund growth of its AI/HPC-powered infrastructure platform. The deal includes a $10 million convertible note and a three-year warrant, plus a governance refresh with new independent directors and an expanded board as Vulcan accelerates plans for up to 104 MW of near-term capacity and a 654 MW development pipeline.

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Eiffel Tower briefly closes after workers strike over female staff instructions — Sep 14, 2026The SO/ Paris hotel sits in a repurposed 1960s government building near the Marais and Eiffel Tower, illustrating a rising trend of converting historic structures into luxury hotels as travelers seek narrative weight alongside design. Paris also faced a rare shutdown of the Eiffel Tower after a staff strike over management directives to sidelined female workers for a visiting religious delegation, reflecting tensions between civil rights and public-space operations, while the city continues to attract global fascination—from an objectophilic marriage to the tower to the public exhibition of presidential-era DS cars during European Heritage Days.

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Rare RWB Porsche and High-Mileage 911 Among Five Collector Cars Listed — Sep 20, 2026Across five notable classics, buyers are paying six-figure sums for especially rare or well-documented machines: a Nakai-built RAUH-Welt Begriff 964 commands six-figure attention with estimates around $130,000–$230,000, a clean 1982 Porsche 911 SC sits in the $70k range, and a 992 GT3 RS with Weissach and Manthey packages is valued around $380k–$480k with $425k likely close. Meanwhile, low-mileage 2005 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Copperhead editions are fetching roughly $60k–$75k, and a 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible is trading in the $210k–$235k region with recent sales showing similar strength for top-condition examples.

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Dana Whitfield A low-mileage Copperhead Viper at 60k feels like better value than the new GT3 RS.

Electra Studies $530M-$675M North American Nickel Refinery — Sep 16, 2026Electra Battery Materials announced initial engineering results for the first phase of a two-phase nickel refinery near Toronto that would convert mine-derived feedstock and recycled battery black mass into nickel metal and battery-grade nickel sulfate at about 20,000 tonnes per year, with nickel and cobalt recoveries above 97%. The project aims to strengthen North American supply chains, reduce reliance on Chinese processing, and may require roughly $530–$675 million for the first phase, with a second phase potentially adding another 20,000 tonnes of nickel capacity, as CEO Trent Mell emphasizes domestic refinement for industrial, military, and EV applications.

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Maya Lindstrom This refinery could help secure battery materials for EVs without depending on Chinese processing, which is long overdue.

T. S. Eliot Joins Church of EnglandGood News — FROM 1927Poet converts and is baptized

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Leah Libresco Converts from AtheismGood News — FROM 2012Statistician finds Christ through ethics

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Jennifer Fulwiler Leaves AtheismGood News — FROM 2007Blogger converts after intellectual search

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Clovis Converts After Tolbiac BattleGood News — FROM 496Frankish king turns to Christ

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St. Martin Shares Cloak with BeggarGood News — FROM 336Soldier divides cloak and later converts.

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