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Dry Weather Brings Humidity Relief Across TexasWeather — 3dHouston is forecast to have sunny, warm and mostly dry weather with lower humidity and cooler mornings. Forecasters are monitoring Isaias in the Gulf, with models generally steering it away from the Texas coast.

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Goldman Sachs Big Wigs Set To Pocket $500,000,000 Bonus As Americans’ Bank Accounts Run Dry — 1dGoldman Sachs executives are poised to pocket more than $500 million in special bonuses while millions of ordinary Americans struggle to cover basic expenses and keep their savings accounts afloat.

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Pacific Northwest shifts to rain and cooler weather while Michigan turns warmWeather — 1dThe Pacific Northwest is turning cooler and wetter, with light rain around Seattle and heavier showers and possible frost near the Upper Hood River Valley; Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, meanwhile, faces a warm, dry weekend with elevated fire-weather risks. Separately, Minnesota’s Novembers have warmed markedly since 1991, with reduced snowfall contributing to the trend.

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France-Switzerland Lake Dries Amid Record Heat — 5dRecord heat, below-average rainfall and underground fissures have left the France-Switzerland border lake Lac des Brenets almost dry, stopping its waterfall and damaging tourism. Locals fear the lake’s recurring droughts may worsen, while the remaining water is crowded with fish.

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Rachel Meyers The fish packed into that shrinking water must be under real stress with no flow left.

Dirt Bikers Collide Head-On in Darkness on Prohibited Modesto TrailAuto — 1dA 66-year-old man died and a 48-year-old man was moderately injured when their dirt bikes collided head-on while a group rode in the dark on Modesto’s Dry Creek Trail. The crash remains under investigation; local trail users say illegal motorized riding has become a safety concern.

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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.

Dallas Forecast Calls for Warm, Sunny WeekendWeather — 4dDallas is forecast to have sunny, warm, and mostly dry weather through the weekend, with daytime highs in the mid-to-upper 80s and cool nights.

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Teriyaki Madness Opens in Yonkers as Sushi Brands Plan New SitesLifestyle — 2dNew restaurants are expanding across North American cities: Teriyaki Madness has opened in downtown Yonkers, while Toronto’s Oroshi Fish Co. plans a second dry-aged sushi shop for late 2026. Charlotte is welcoming all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant Mr. Tokyo Premium, and Vancouver is slated to get Zumi, a revolving sushi bar, in winter 2026.

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KELOLAND Heat Sets October Records, Reaches 90sWeather — 4dUnseasonably warm October weather has brought 90-degree temperatures and record highs to parts of KELOLAND, with more heat expected before cooler conditions return after the weekend. The region typically can see 90-degree days well into October, and the week ahead is expected to be mild and mostly dry.

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Fire weather alerts span three statesWeather — 2dThe National Weather Service issued fire-weather alerts for parts of California and Nevada, including Friday’s heightened fire danger in Surprise Valley and eastern Lassen County, and a Saturday watch for Southern Mono County. Separate watches also cover parts of northeast Wyoming and Nevada, where dry conditions and gusty winds could help fires spread quickly; officials urge residents to avoid spark-producing activities and monitor updates.

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Tuesday Forecasts Vary From Chilly to WarmWeather — 3dForecasts across several regions call for mostly sunny skies Tuesday, though temperatures vary sharply: Vermont and northern New York will be chilly, while parts of Virginia and other areas warm into the 70s or 80s. Much of the week remains dry and pleasant, with showers possible later in the week or weekend, including rain tied to a developing Gulf system in parts of the Southeast.

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How to pitch a tentLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For first-time campers who want a stable, dry shelter up before dark.

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Marcus Bell Staking the tent tight from the start stops it from sagging in the wind like mine used to.

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

Nor’easter Hits Northeast as Austin and Ohio Forecasts VaryWeather — 6dColumbus is expected to turn sunny and dry for the weekend after rain moves through Friday, with highs mostly in the upper 60s to mid-70s. A cold front will bring cooler weather early next week, with lows near the low 40s and patchy frost possible in colder areas, before temperatures rebound later in the week.

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Low heat and gentle folding keep scrambled eggs tenderLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For anyone new to the stove who wants soft, creamy eggs instead of dry rubbery ones.

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Nicole Hardy I always used medium heat before and wondered why my eggs turned out dry. Low and slow with folding really does keep them creamy.

Russia Plans Bear Controls After 22 Bear-Attack Deaths — Sep 30, 2026At least 22 people have been killed in bear attacks across Russia since spring, as bears increasingly enter populated areas amid food shortages linked to poor harvests and dry, milder conditions. The government is considering lifting hunting quotas, setting regional population limits and giving local authorities more power to manage bear numbers.

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India Probes Samsung, LG Over OLED TV Tariffs — Sep 23, 2026India's DRI is probing Samsung and LG for claiming a 5% duty on OLED TV parts that authorities say should face 15%, with penalties up to 100% if upheld.

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Tom Gallagher Samsung and LG should pay the full 15 percent duty on those OLED parts instead of trying to claim the lower rate.

The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Genco Raises Quarterly Dividend Over 400% to $0.80Finance — Sep 23, 2026Genco Shipping & Trading cited strong dry-bulk market conditions—including limited fleet growth and longer commodity routes—as support for earnings and dividends, forecasting more than $1 per share in dividends in each of the final two quarters of 2026. Separate coverage highlighted Union Pacific, CSX, GATX and Wabtec as income-oriented investments, citing the freight rail network’s entrenched position and pricing power while noting economic and regulatory risks.

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Engineer Book Offers New Take on Biblical Red Sea Crossing — Sep 16, 2026Jeffrey Donlin’s book A Highway in the Midst argues for a miraculous formation of dry ground during the Red Sea crossing, reinterpreting the Hebrew term Chomah to emphasize a defensive barrier rather than a vertical wall and challenging traditional readings of the Exodus. Drawing on engineering analysis and linguistic study, the work invites reevaluation of the miracle and its description.

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Rachel Meyers An engineer breaking down the dry ground formation adds practical detail that makes the event feel less like pure legend.

Postpartum Challenges Span Skin, Mental Health, Self-CareHealth — Sep 15, 2026Postpartum experience spans physical changes like dry, rough skin due to hormonal shifts and dehydration, the need to balance self-care with infant care, and the value of beauty rituals to maintain identity; mental health concerns are also central, including recognition of postpartum depression and nighttime anxiety or sundown scaries with practical support and coping strategies. Additionally, the early pregnancy phase and waiting for the first scan can provoke anxiety, illustrating how stress, hormones, and sleep disruption shape the broader motherhood journey.

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Hyundai builds data flywheel to catch Tesla in autonomous driving — Sep 13, 2026Hyundai Motor Group will roll out Nvidia-backed Level 2+/2++ driver-assistance systems from 2028, with full in-house Atria AI development pushed to 2029, as the company leans on data partnerships and external chips to accelerate deployment. The group is building a data flywheel around its 42dot unit, leveraging a fleet of more than 7 million annual vehicle sales to continuously collect real-world data, train AI with edge-case focus, and integrate improvements into vehicles, while pursuing broader autonomy milestones including a late-2020s pilot and safety-focused validation.

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Tom Gallagher Their focus on safety validation before wider rollout is the right priority even if it means lagging Tesla on timelines.

Chick-fil-A CEO Rejects AI Drive-Thru Ordering — 2dChick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy says the chain will keep human employees taking drive-thru orders, arguing that personal interaction is central to its hospitality, while considering AI for behind-the-scenes operations. The stance contrasts with competitors including McDonald’s and Wendy’s, which are deploying or testing AI ordering systems.

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7 Brew Plans Drive-Thru Expansion in Lindale, AmesBusiness — 3d7 Brew plans to add drive-thru locations in Lindale, Texas, and Ames, Iowa, as the beverage chain expands. The Lindale project is slated for construction in spring 2027, while the second Ames stand is targeted to open by the end of 2026 and is expected to create about 75 jobs.

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Wrong-Way Crashes Kill One, Injure TrooperAuto — 5dWrong-way driving incidents in Oregon, Virginia and Arizona involved suspected impaired drivers: an Oregon wrong-way driver died in a crash while the other driver was arrested on a DUII charge; in Virginia, a 71-year-old man was arrested after a head-on collision injured a state trooper. In Flagstaff, a woman suspected of DUI was arrested after striking a patrol vehicle.

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San Jose Crash Kills Driver, Seriously Injures TwoAuto — 1dA driver was killed and two passengers seriously injured when a vehicle struck a concrete median wall near Zanker Road and Daggett Drive in San Jose early Thursday. The passengers were stabilized, and police are investigating the crash.

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Fast-Food History Endures Through Regional ClassicsLifestyle — 4dThese articles look back at nostalgic American fast-food and diner culture, from Depression-era slugburgers and fading regional fried-chicken chains to Wendy’s bygone sunrooms and short-lived country-fried steak sandwich. They also spotlight Don’s Drive In, a northern Michigan restaurant that has maintained its 1950s drive-in traditions.

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