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Trump Urges Ukraine to Replace Zelenskyy — 3hTrump said Ukraine should get a new leader who can make a deal after Zelensky condemned a U.S. pact suspending Russian diesel sanctions until 7 April.

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SpaceX Agrees to Buy Spectrum in Reported $8B DealBusiness — 1dSpaceX agreed to acquire nationwide 800 MHz spectrum from Grain Management, adding low-band frequencies intended to help Starlink Mobile deliver coverage indoors and in cellular dead zones. The deal requires FCC approval and prompted declines in Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile shares.

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US-Ukraine-European negotiators meet in Miami as Trump announces diesel deal with Russia — 20hTrump said Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel and millions more; Treasury lifts sanctions as US-Ukraine-European negotiators meet in Miami.

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SpaceX Strikes $8 Billion Spectrum Deal2 sources — 1d

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Ex-FBI negotiator says chasing yes fails because fear drives deals — 1dDeals stick when the other side feels safe and understood, not when you land on a fair split.

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Marcus Bell I've seen the same thing in my own negotiations where pushing for yes ignores the real concerns that make people hesitate.

Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI EraRankingAI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.

BYU Announces Record Philanthropic Partnership With PV3 — 22hBYU Athletics called its PV3 Enterprises deal the largest philanthropic commitment in department history, renaming LaVell Edwards Stadium's field PV3 Field and granting NIL deals to more than 40 athletes.

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Cole Palmer signs Chelsea deal through 2034 — 9hCole Palmer signed a Chelsea contract through 2034 and revealed it on a livestream before the club’s official announcement.

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NYT: By Golly, Angela Paxton May Be Closing the Deal in Texas2 sources — 3d

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Trump Eases Sanctions on Moscow, Says It Will Cut Diesel Prices4 sources — 23hTrump said Oct. 9, 2026, that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel after a Putin deal; Treasury said it would lift sanctions on Russian diesel.

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Purpose builds the loyalty that features cannot buy — 9hFounders, marketers, and team leaders who want belief-driven followership instead of deal-chasing customers get the reframe here.

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Tom Gallagher Loyalty rooted in shared purpose does seem to outlast any product advantage, at least in the teams I've worked with.

Nestlé signs NBA deal across 21 markets — 3dNestlé signed its largest-ever international brand marketing deal with the NBA for Milo, Nescau and Nesquik across 21 markets from January 1, 2027.

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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.

EU Trade Chief Says Deal Could Cut Chinese Hybrid Exports in HalfWorld — 1dMaros Sefcovic said an EU-China understanding could cut Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid exports to Europe by more than half over four years.

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Podziemski reportedly agrees to $110M Warriors extension — 2dThe Warriors and Brandin Podziemski have agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $110 million contract extension, reportedly including a mutual option for 2031-32. The deal rewards the 23-year-old guard after a career-best season and secures a key part of Golden State’s future.

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Google Nears Billion-Dollar Nuclear Power Deal for AI — 4dGoogle nears $1B+ Constellation nuclear deal for AI power—third Big Tech move after Amazon and Microsoft—and could announce this week, Bloomberg reports.

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Sam Okafor Constellation reviving nuclear capacity is a solid move, though I hope it doesn't lead to higher rates for regular customers down the line.

Reports Link Larkin to Canadiens, Bruins — 2dMontreal and Boston have both been linked to a potential Dylan Larkin trade, with reports saying the Canadiens see him as a fit for their second-line center need and one account claiming he rejected a summer deal because he would not waive his no-trade clause for a Canadian team. Boston trade proposals have also surfaced, but no deal is confirmed, and reports differ on whether Larkin would consider Montreal or the Bruins.

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

Brink’s Wins UK CMA Backing for Planned NCR Atleos DealBusiness — 2dThe 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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Huawei, Qualcomm Announce Multiyear 5G, AI Patent Deal — 5dHuawei and Qualcomm announced a multiyear 5G, AI and networking patent deal on Oct. 5, 2026; Huawei said licensing value will top $6.9 billion after close.

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Dana Whitfield Six billion dollars in licensing fees is a huge sum, but it might still be cheaper than endless court fights over the same tech.

Nevada governor joins Trump data center permitting deal amid voter backlash — 1dData centers appear to be becoming a liability for a Republican governor locked in one of the nation's tightest midterm races.

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Lions, LaPorta End Contract Talks; Deal Deferred — 6dLions 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.

Trump says Iran must sign deal or it ‘won’t exist any longer’ — Oct 2, 2026President Donald Trump said if Iran does not sign a peace deal with the U.S., it “won’t exist any longer.” “Now I have to make a decision. They’ll either sign a very fair deal, or… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell Trump's tough talk on Iran might push for a deal, but threatening a nation's existence risks sparking unnecessary conflict.

UVM unions reach tentative deal, averting strikeHealth — 4dUniversity 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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Cenovus to Acquire Athabasca Oil in C$5.7 Billion Deal — 5dCenovus agreed to buy Athabasca Oil in a C$5.7 billion cash-and-stock deal, adding about 45,000 barrels a day and long-life Alberta oilsands reserves, with a December 2026 close eyed.

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Dana Whitfield Increased thermal production from this merger could help the companies compete better.

GlobalFoundries to Ramp U.S. Interposer Output for TSMC in 2028 — 2dGlobalFoundries reaches a $2 billion, five-year TSMC deal to make silicon interposers in New York, with volume production set to ramp in the first half of 2028.

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Arteta Signs Arsenal Contract Extension Through 2030 — 3dArteta 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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