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Okinawa US Forces Plan Curfew, 48-Hour Pause — 2dU.S. forces in Okinawa ordered a 48-hour pause with alcohol ban and a month-long midnight-to-5 a.m. curfew after Marine Devin Ballard was arrested in a Naha killing.

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Dallas Pilot Logs 2,669 Hours, Humanitarian FlightsBusiness — 2dDallas-based ATP-rated pilot John Phillip Rovenstine has more than 2,669 flight hours, including regional airline, general aviation and humanitarian flying experience, and emphasizes safety, communication and continued readiness.

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Bexar County Voter Site Restored After Registration-Deadline OutagePolitics — 3dBexar County’s elections website went down for about an hour on the final day to register for the November election, then came back online after the county’s vendor resolved the issue. The county did not identify the cause and extended office hours to help voters register and update their information.

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Florida Targets Medicaid Fraud After Providers Billed for More Than 24 Hours a Day — 17hFlorida officials say an aggressive crackdown on Medicaid fraud and improper billing has helped reduce projected annual spending on behavioral therapy services by nearly $1 billion… — by Andrew Powell

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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.

SpaceX Seeks $40 Billion for Nvidia Chips — 2dSpaceX seeks $40 billion in loans and investment-grade debt, led by Apollo, to buy Nvidia chips; shares fell after hours on the report.

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Unhealthy Air Spans Singapore, Malaysia Amid HazeEnvironment — 2dSmoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan pushed Singapore’s air quality into unhealthy levels, while many areas of Malaysia also recorded unhealthy readings. Authorities urged the public to consult official readings and advisories, noting that different air-quality indexes use distinct scales and methods; Singapore’s 24-hour PSI describes broader exposure, while one-hour PM2.5 readings show current conditions.

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Padres closer Miller misses do-or-die Game 3 — 2dMLB put Padres closer Mason Miller on the paternity list less than an hour before elimination Game 3; 38-save, 1.67 ERA All-Star is replaced by Wandy Peralta (3.61 ERA).

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Florida Seeks Court Order Limiting Meta Teen Use — 2dFlorida AG Uthmeier on Oct. 7, 2026, asked a Pasco court to lock Meta under-14 users out in 30 days and cap teens at two hours after rejecting an up-to-$18B deal; filing cites chats calling IG 'a drug.'

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Restaurant openings, events span five citiesLifestyle — 2dSeattle’s Good Voyage has reinvented itself as a French-inspired bistro, where chef Max Walsh’s nose-to-tail approach turns duck offal and scraps into popular dishes. Separately, Birmingham’s Big Rock Italian Chophouse has introduced weekday happy-hour deals, while a new Portuguese restaurant has opened in Bunnell.

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Supreme Court Weighs Climate Lawsuits Against Oil Companies — 3dWith Alito recused, a 4-4 Supreme Court tie would let Boulder's climate suit against ExxonMobil and Suncor proceed after nearly two hours of argument on Oct. 5, 2026.

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Dana Whitfield The companies have a point that state judges lack the expertise to set rules on an issue this broad.

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

Arkansas Man Charged in $245K Medicaid FraudHealth — 3dNorth Little Rock resident Marcus Jones, 31, was arrested and charged with felony Medicaid fraud after allegedly billing $245,401 for services not provided and excessive hours. He pleaded not guilty the day after the Sept. 30 charge.

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Lyft agrees to $272.5 million settlement in California driver lawsuitBusiness — 1dLyft agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle California allegations that it misclassified drivers as independent contractors from 2016 to 2020, denying them minimum wage, overtime and other protections; about $237 million is earmarked for eligible drivers based on miles and hours worked. The settlement requires court approval and does not reclassify drivers, while Lyft maintains it classified them lawfully and says California voters later affirmed independent-contractor status through Proposition 22.

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JINYA plans 83rd restaurant in GreenvilleLifestyle — 3dJINYA Ramen Bar is opening its second South Carolina location at Greenville’s Magnolia Park Shopping Center, bringing its portfolio to 83 restaurants. The new restaurant centers on customizable ramen made with broths simmered for more than 20 hours, alongside small plates and rice bowls.

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Eagles inactivate Lane Johnson for personal reasons ahead of Rams — 5dEagles ruled six-time Pro Bowler Lane Johnson inactive vs. the Rams for personal reasons after listing him questionable about two hours before kickoff; rookie Markel Bell to start.

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Chris Dalton Markel Bell getting the start as a rookie means he has a real chance to prove himself in a tough spot.

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.

Torrential rain floods streets and halts rail in Bilbao and Barcelona — 6dWater hit knee level in Bilbao's centre in under an hour; 137 of 150 Bizkaia weather incidents were in the city after 70-plus mm of rain.

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Marcus Bell Barcelona's streets turning into rivers is a real mess for homes and shops. Authorities did the right thing closing roads early.

Toggl Report Links Poor Scoping to Lost DealsBusiness — 2dService businesses may lose revenue through slow responses to prospective customers, poor project scoping and weak, data-light pitches, according to Toggl’s 2025 Productivity Index. The report suggests clearer tracking of project hours and improved productivity measurement could help firms reduce costs and increase revenue.

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Caitlin Clark Draws Record 3.7M GameDay Viewers — 2dCaitlin Clark’s appearance as guest picker on ESPN’s College GameDay in Iowa City helped draw 3.7 million viewers for the show’s final hour, while the full episode averaged 2.9 million—the season’s most-watched episode and a record for an October broadcast. Her appearance came during a weekend celebrating Iowa and the launch of her signature Nike shoes.

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Shooting at Detroit after-hours strip club kills 3, injures 4 — Sep 27, 2026**3** men killed, 4 injured at Detroit after-hours strip club Sept. 27; chief says individuals settled it with gun violence.

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Oasis Lawsuit Halts Auction of 100-Hour Archive — Sep 29, 2026Oasis, the Gallagher brothers and Sony Music have sued former sound engineer Huw Richards and others to stop the auction of more than 100 hours of unreleased recordings, including live shows, rehearsals and informal conversations. The auction house withdrew the archive from its scheduled sale while the legal dispute proceeds.

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Trump Aides Hold Unannounced Camp David Meeting on Iran and Yemen — 6dSenior Trump aides met unannounced for hours at Camp David on Oct. 2, 2026 on Iran and Yemen; a U.S. official said things were decided or deeply discussed.

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Elena Vasquez Unannounced Camp David meetings on Iran and Yemen suggest the administration is weighing major military or diplomatic steps soon.

Auto Technician Pay Varies Widely by State — Sep 29, 2026Auto-mechanic pay varies substantially by state, from a national low of $21.19 an hour in West Virginia to $29.62 in Virginia, while low compensation is widely cited as a major cause of technician shortages. The articles distinguish mechanics’ wages from the higher hourly labor rates shops charge customers and say competitive pay is key to recruiting and retaining workers.

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Early voting opens in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois and Maine counties — 4dEarly voting is underway or beginning across parts of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois and Maine, with options including in-person voting, vote centers and mail or absentee ballots. Deadlines and hours vary by location; Election Day is Nov. 3, and Maine also allows eligible residents to register and vote during early voting or on Election Day.

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Maya Lindstrom Maine's same day registration during early voting should help more folks turn out without extra hassle.

Tyler Adams Reclaims USMNT Captaincy for 2030 Cycle — 6dPochettino named Tyler Adams USMNT captain on Oct. 2, 2026, for the 2030 cycle, 16 hours before USA-Mexico; Adams returns to the role he held as youngest 2022 World Cup captain.

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Priya Raman Naming him captain hours before Mexico shows Pochettino wants steady leadership right away.