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Tens of Thousands Protest Austerity, Clashes Hit Brussels — 6hAbout 30,000 marched in Brussels against €10bn budget cuts as masked protesters clashed with police; 21 detained, including 13 minors, as fires hit bikes and buses.

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US Container Imports Hit September RecordBusiness — 1dU.S. container imports hit a September record of 2,546,261 TEUs in 2026, up 10.3% from a year earlier, Descartes reported.

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Instagram apologizes for Creed “Higher” recommendation glitchEntertainment — 22hInstagram told CNN Creed's 1999 hit "Higher" was recommended to more Stories than intended after weeks of users seeing it on posts of cats and dinner plates.

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Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill 85-5 as Buyer Age Hits Record 40 — 5hThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Jared Kim Hitting age 40 as the average buyer shows how broken things have gotten. Hope the new law actually moves the needle on prices.

Trump Approval Hits Second-Term Low at 30% in Pew Poll — 1dPew puts Trump's approval at 30%—a second-term low, one point above his post-Jan. 6 floor—with 68% disapproving and 2024-voter support down to 67% from 95%.

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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.

Longview police identify Audrey Smith in fatal hit-and-runAuto — 3dLongview police identified Audrey Smith, 43, as the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on Alpine Road and say she has an active warrant for accident causing death. Investigators are seeking information about her whereabouts and a Subaru Crosstrek believed to have severe damage to its right front.

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French Bond Selloff Fuels Eurozone Contagion Fears — 4dThe euro hit a 17-month low below $1.12 as French 10-year yields reached their highest since 2002 and the French-German spread hit its widest since 2012.

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Marcus Bell Germany might end up shouldering more burden if the spread keeps widening like in past crises.

President watches South Korea’s first hypersonic glide vehicle test launchWorld — 1dLee watched South Korea’s first hypersonic glide vehicle separate, maneuver and hit its target on Oct. 8, 2026, days after North Korea’s own hypersonic test.

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Jackson Hit-and-Run Suspect ArrestedAuto — 3dJackson police recovered the white GMC Yukon suspected in the Sept. 5 hit-and-run that killed Pamela Ellis, after public tips helped locate it; the vehicle is being processed for evidence. A man has since been charged in connection with the crash, though another report said the investigation was ongoing and no arrest had been announced.

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Fatal Pedestrian Crashes Reported in Several CitiesAuto — 4dPedestrians were killed in separate crashes in Columbus, Fort Wayne and Springfield, Virginia. In Fort Wayne, police are investigating a motorcycle hit-and-run, while Fairfax County police are searching for a white SUV after a fatal hit-and-run in Springfield.

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Lincoln returns after Iran combat no carrier matched — 1dHegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation as the Abraham Lincoln ended a 321-day deployment that hit Iranian forces hard and drew scrutiny over morale and supplies.

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Dana Whitfield The Lincoln's crew earned that citation after hammering Iranian forces for 321 days straight.

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

Trump plans broader tax-exempt diesel access — 4dTrump plans a Monday executive order expanding tax-exempt red-dyed diesel access after U.S. prices hit a record $6.53 a gallon last month.

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Derek Foss Broadening tax-free diesel use risks more cheating on the roads and less money for maintenance.

Valkyries reach $100M, first women's team — 2dThe Golden State Valkyries hit $100 million in annual revenue, the first women's professional sports team to reach the mark after $78 million in year one.

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Trump’s Midterm-Timed Diesel Order Hits Roadblock — 1dPresident Donald Trump wants to give truckers a break at the diesel pump amid soaring wartime prices — but fuel companies appear to be afraid they will be left footing the bill.

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Maya Lindstrom Timing this order for midterms makes it look more political than practical for long term supply.

Fatal Crashes and Hit-and-Runs Under InvestigationWorld — 5dAuthorities are investigating several fatal roadway incidents: a driver in a white SUV fled after a deadly collision in Springfield, Virginia, while San Antonio police are probing a fatal hit-and-run on FM 78 and a separate death involving a man struck by an Amtrak train while crossing tracks. No suspect details were available in the two hit-and-run cases, and a nearby resident raised concerns about safety at the rail crossing.

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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.

Reuters: Two-Thirds GOP Candidates Distance From Trump — 2dReuters found candidates in 41 of 62 competitive races seeking distance from Trump; his approval hit a career-low 32% ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.

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Obama to rally with El-Sayed at Detroit campaign event — 4dObama hits Detroit with El-Sayed and Benson on Oct. 24 as Michigan early voting opens, after El-Sayed's sub-one-point primary win over Stevens.

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Derek Foss Benson might benefit from the extra attention but she still needs to show she can win on her own.

Massive New Mexico Uranium Mining Project Hits Wall Covered In Red Tape — 1dNew Mexico is emerging as a battleground in America’s push to revive domestic uranium production as state and tribal officials fight a proposed project that could produce millions of pounds of nuclear fuel each year.

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South Korea Probes Possible AI Bank Hacks — 3dSouth Korea probes bank hacks hitting more than 68,000 people after President Lee cites signs of AI use; police open an investigation at his urging.

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Sam Okafor I wonder if the banks were already using AI themselves and just failed to spot the incoming threats in time.

PIMCO Sees Value in 24-Year-High Treasury Yields — 3dSeptember was the weakest U.S. Treasury month since October 2024 as 10- and 30-year yields hit about 24-year highs; PIMCO calls the levels attractive value.

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Foxconn Q3 Revenue Jumps 47% on AI Demand — 4dFoxconn Q3 revenue hit T$3.03 trillion, up 47% and above the T$2.83 trillion estimate, with September’s record T$1.16 trillion on AI server demand.

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Marcus Bell This growth looks solid but it all hinges on whether AI orders keep accelerating next year.

Bengals Receiver Ja’Marr Chase Questionable After Injury — 4dBengals WR Ja'Marr Chase is questionable with a possible concussion after a facemask tackle and second hit to the head area vs. the Jaguars.

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Nicole Hardy Bengals need to protect their receivers better if they want to stay in playoff contention.

Grafton Hit-and-Run Leaves 11-Year-Old Critical; Suspect SoughtAuto — 5dAuthorities are seeking David J. Sitar, 37, in connection with a hit-and-run in Grafton, Wisconsin, that critically injured an 11-year-old boy riding a bicycle. The suspected van has been recovered, and investigators believe Sitar may be in the Kenosha area; he faces felony warrants and remains at large.

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Asian shares mixed after Nasdaq hits new record — 3dNasdaq rose 1.1% to a record close as Asian shares mixed; Aramco's Amin Nasser said the oil supply cushion is scarily thin, with less than 10 percent of reserves available.

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Jared Kim Investors should watch corporate earnings closely now since inflation and rate uncertainty might limit any further market gains.