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Communities Schedule Meetings on Land, WaterEnvironment — 3dPublic agencies and community groups are meeting to weigh the stewardship of shared natural resources, from plans for Eagle River park and fairground land to Wyoming federal-land recreation fees and local water, sewer and conservation issues. A Cumberland County forum will bring regional experts together to discuss pressures on water resources.

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Ariana Grande Lands Seasonal Gig As Halloween Lawn SkeletonPolitics — 1dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Troy Jackson Touted New Cell Phone Tower for His Rural Town. It Was Built on His Family's Land.1 source — 2d

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Apollo Software Pioneer Margaret Hamilton Dies at 90 — 1dMargaret Hamilton, Apollo flight-software leader who coined software engineering and whose code handled the 1969 moon-landing alarm, has died at 90.

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Saudi Arabia Opens Probe Into Flydubai Cockpit StabbingWorld — 1dSaudi Arabia opened a safety probe into a Sept. 30 flydubai cockpit attack that forced an emergency landing with 172 aboard; Israel says it was never invited to join.

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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.

Cash-Strapped Farmers Found A Money Stream, But Their Community Is Saying Not So Fast — 1dA fight over renewable energy in rural Idaho has turned into a battle over private property rights, as farmers push local officials to overturn a ban preventing them from leasing their own land for large-scale energy projects.

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Marcus Bell Farmers have every right to lease their land for solar or wind if it keeps them afloat without hurting anyone else.

Buffalo Sues to Halt 28-Bay Seneca Truck Stop — 1dBuffalo has sued to halt construction of the Seneca Nation’s proposed gas station and truck stop on Miami Street, seeking a pause while city approvals and requirements are reviewed. The city cites potential environmental, infrastructure and neighborhood impacts; the Nation disputes the city’s authority, maintains its right to develop the land, and describes the project as a gas station rather than a truck stop.

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1,116-Pound Bluefin Sets New Hampshire RecordEnvironment — 3dA New Hampshire charter fishing trip landed a 1,116-pound bluefin tuna, setting a state record and surpassing the previous mark by 154 pounds. The fish is headed to market, while its tail will remain at the harbor as a trophy.

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Rubio Begins Three-Nation NATO Tour Amid Arctic Concerns — 3dRubio landed in Iceland Oct. 6, 2026, opening a three-nation NATO tour after Trump’s map stretched U.S. colors to Greenland and Iceland; Reykjavik summoned the U.S. ambassador.

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Derek Foss The emphasis on shared priorities is fine, yet skipping a clear strategy on the Arctic leaves too many questions open.

Richmond Council Candidates Outline PrioritiesPolitics — 3dRichmond city council candidates offered differing approaches to housing, development and city services, while several emphasized affordability, safety and responsible growth. Their questionnaire responses diverged on issues including the Cowichan Tribes ruling, developer fees, transit and use of city land for affordable housing.

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Broins Donate 20 Acres to Expand Great BearEnvironment — 2dJeff and Tammie Broin are donating about 20.5 acres adjoining Sioux Falls’ Great Bear Recreation Park, expanding the park’s footprint and preserving land for conservation and future recreation. The city has no immediate development plans, and the donation still requires approval by the parks board and City Council.

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

Vijayawada-bound flight makes emergency landing after cabin smoke — Sep 28, 2026

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Tropical Storm Hanna Forms, No Land Threat — Sep 28, 2026Tropical Storm Hanna formed over the central subtropical Atlantic, east-northeast of Bermuda, with winds near 45 mph. Forecasters expect little strengthening and no threat to land, with no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

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Elena Vasquez Bermuda should stay clear of this one if it stays weak and drifts north like they say.

“The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” — Isa — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Trump plans rare rally on Choctaw land — Oct 1, 2026President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally on Choctaw Nation land in Oklahoma, part of his effort to promote Republican candidates and his agenda ahead of the midterm elections; such visits by sitting presidents to tribal nations are rare. The Choctaw Nation is renting the venue but not sponsoring the event, and its principal chief said he hopes the visit will help people understand the nation’s sovereignty and work.

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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.

Eagles Place Tank Bigsby on Injured Reserve — 3dEagles running back Tank Bigsby will undergo core muscle surgery and is expected to miss about six weeks, likely landing on injured reserve. Saquon Barkley also left Sunday’s loss to the Rams with a hamstring injury, leaving Philadelphia’s backfield depth uncertain ahead of its game against Jacksonville.

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City Councils Address Housing, Transit, Public SafetyPolitics — 3dCharlottesville City Council received updates on a shelter that had housed 112 people, with 14 moving to other housing, and on the housing authority’s requests for funding to purchase properties. The council also kept mid-April as its target for adopting the FY28 budget and discussed a 2027 legislative agenda covering housing, transportation, sustainability, tenant rights and land use.

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Cosmic Baseball plans 2027 tour across 44 stadiumsSports — 2dCosmic Baseball’s 2027 Takeover Tour will bring its neon, blacklight baseball spectacle to 44 Minor League stadiums, including Greater Nevada Field, Southwest University Park in El Paso and Constellation Field in Sugar Land. The games will feature UV-reactive gear, live DJs and a new 360-degree fireworks display; dates and ticket details are still to come.

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Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Cockpit Stabbing — Sep 30, 2026Flydubai FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk after a cockpit stabbing; the jet plunged as much as 18,000 feet before other pilots landed it safely.

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Priya Raman The crew deserves credit for getting the plane down safely in Tabuk after losing so much altitude.

OHA Names Three CEO FinalistsBusiness — 3dThe Office of Hawaiian Affairs has named Todd Apo, Kaulana Park and interim CEO Summer Sylva as finalists to lead the organization, citing their experience in public service, Native Hawaiian affairs, land management and nonprofit leadership. The finalists will meet with community members before trustees are expected to select a CEO around Oct. 22; the search comes amid a lawsuit by ousted CEO Stacy Ferreira alleging she was improperly removed.

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Theme Parks Plan Expansions, Face ClosuresTravel — 4dWalt Disney World plans to add Nomad Lounge’s popular gluten-free churros to mobile ordering, while California’s Great America faces a planned closure between 2028 and 2032 as its land is redeveloped; a Universal-branded resort in the U.K. is also reportedly planned for 2031. A recent Universal Orlando review praised the parks and Epic Universe, while this week’s operations update highlights Halloween Horror Nights and several attraction refurbishments and closures.

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Trump orders expansion of federal lands open to hunters and anglers — Sep 18, 2026Public lands should be available to the public. That’s the sentiment of President Donald Trump who announced executive orders to make these lands more available for hunting and fi… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Tom Gallagher Opening federal land is fine but I hope it includes better trail maintenance so access stays safe for everyone.

Tourist hotspots fuel Japan's land price gains for fifth year — Sep 15, 2026Japan’s land prices rose 1.5% for a fifth year as Furano residential land jumped 32% and Hakuba commercial land rose 35.6%.

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Chris Dalton The gap between the three big metros and everywhere else just keeps widening with each year's report.

Royal Caribbean plans $3B Sandals stake acquisitionBusiness — 5dRoyal Caribbean Group plans to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for about $3 billion, expanding its cruise and private-destination business into all-inclusive land vacations. The companies say the partnership could broaden travel options and cross-promote offerings, though specific benefits for guests remain to be determined.

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