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“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” — Thomas Edison, Inventor, 1847–1931 — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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U.S. wholesale inventories post strongest gain since March — Sep 10, 2026U.S. wholesale inventories rose 1.3% in July to about $958.9 billion, marking the sixth straight month of gains and the strongest rise since March, with durable and nondurable goods both contributing and petroleum stocks up sharply. The inventory-to-sales ratio hovered around roughly 1.2, and the year-over-year rise reached about 5.7%, a signal that the restocking pace could support GDP growth in the third quarter.

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Chris Dalton The petroleum stock jump stands out and could point to softer demand than the overall numbers suggest.

Oil Inventories Near Stress Levels As Iran War Drains Supplies, Execs Warn — 1dThe global oil market is burning through its remaining supply cushion as wars in the Middle East and Ukraine drain inventories and leave energy prices increasingly vulnerable.

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Lucid Q3 Deliveries Top Production as Output Falls to Cut Inventory — 2dLucid delivered 3,806 vehicles in Q3 2026 against 2,954 produced, beating output by 852 as it cut production to clear inventory.

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Priya Raman Lucid must be seeing slower sales than expected if they're deliberately cutting output to clear stock.

Diesel shortage may stretch into 2027 as inventories hit record lows — Sep 21, 2026A global diesel shortage driven by wars in Iran and Ukraine is unlikely to ease before 2027, with inventories at historic lows in the US and Europe and storage leases rising to multi-year highs as traders run down fuel rather than stockpile it. Rising pump prices, including US diesel above $6 a gallon, and tight supply across regions underscore persistent pressure on transport, agriculture, and industry.

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Rachel Meyers This shortage will push food prices even higher if farmers can't afford diesel for planting and harvest.

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.

Court Allows Reliance’s Campa Energy Drink Label — 2dDelhi High Court on Oct. 6, 2026, gave Reliance interim relief to keep selling Campa as an energy drink after FSSAI gave no prior notice; 168 million labeled cans sit in inventory.

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Maya Lindstrom Reliance got lucky with the interim relief but it still leaves questions about whether Campa truly meets energy drink standards.

Aramco CEO: Stockpile Rebuild May Take Two Years — 3dAramco CEO Amin Nasser said replenishing global oil inventories could take up to two years after nearly 3 billion barrels of supply were lost since late February.

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Derek Foss Nasser is probably right on the timeline but recessions could cut demand and ease the pressure sooner than expected.

Families plan storage options early to bridge move date gapsLifestyle — 5dFamilies facing a gap between moving out and moving in should plan temporary storage early, build a timeline with schedule contingencies, and compare storage options for cost, security and access. Keep essentials and valuables with you, and use a clear inventory to simplify redelivery.

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Maya Lindstrom Comparing access hours matters more than people think if you need tools mid move.

US Goods Trade Deficit Widens More Than Forecast to $132.6B — Sep 30, 2026The U.S. goods trade deficit widened to $132.6 billion in August, well above expectations, as imports surged while exports rose modestly. The widening gap could weigh on third-quarter economic growth, though rising inventories may partly offset the drag.

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Crude oil inventoriesFinance — Sep 29, 2026

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Sweeping U.S. ban on Canadian alcohol takes effect — Sep 29, 2026The U.S. ban on many Canadian alcoholic imports has disrupted producers, who rushed shipments and stockpiled goods but now face lost sales and uncertainty; exemptions for some bulk-shipped whisky and existing inventories may limit immediate effects on American consumers. Canadian producers are urging provinces to ease internal trade barriers so they can replace lost U.S. sales at home, where restrictive distribution systems can make cross-country retail access difficult.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Asian Stocks Rise on AI and Trade Talks, Oil Falls as Supply Worries Ease — Sep 21, 2026Oil inventory runway cut to 5-10 weeks from 15-20 after pipeline closure, Dhar says; Asian stocks rise on AI and Trump-Xi talk hopes.

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Maya Lindstrom Fed rate hikes are still hanging over everything, and Asian currencies getting stronger might limit how much exporters benefit from this rally.

Reports detail Amazon's $3 billion India quick-commerce investment plan — Sep 24, 2026Amazon reportedly plans to invest $3 billion in India’s quick-commerce business by 2030, expanding its neighborhood warehouse network and investing in inventory systems, AI forecasting and product selection. The move comes as Amazon trails local rivals that dominate the fast-growing market; the company declined to confirm the investment figure but said the business has exceeded $1 billion in annualized gross sales.

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Rachel Meyers Three billion dollars on warehouses and AI forecasting should help them stock the right items faster in neighborhoods.

Toll Brothers plans Charlotte townhomes, markets final homes at two communities — Sep 21, 2026Toll Brothers is offering final opportunities to buy new homes across multiple communities, including the upcoming River Point Collection in Charlotte, and remaining homes at Ingram Dunes in Myrtle Beach and Lacamas Hills in Camas, Washington. The Myrtle Beach inventory consists of a single 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home at 512 9th (2,885 sq ft), while Lacamas Hills has a final move-in-ready Powell Collection home and, in another listing, a Lacamas Hills home priced at $889,000.

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Christmas Retailer Gordon Companies Files Chapter 11 BankruptcyBusiness — Sep 16, 2026Gordon Companies, the Buffalo-area owner of Christmas Central, Christmas.com, Northlight and Pool Central, filed for Chapter 11 in the Western District of New York with estimated assets and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million and 200–999 creditors, including FedEx and UPS. The move follows years of operational and legal challenges tied to an underperforming inventory system, and the company says it will continue to operate during restructuring as retailers brace for a cautious holiday season.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

CBO Estimates $38 Billion Spent on Iran War With Monthly Costs Rising — Sep 15, 2026The Congressional Budget Office and related analyses estimate the Iran war has cost about $38 billion in direct outlays through the first five to six months, with ongoing monthly costs of roughly $2–3 billion and a rebuilding timeline of at least five years for depleted munitions stockpiles. Reports from the Pentagon’s inspector general and other officials also warn of inventory shortfalls and industrial bottlenecks, potential inflationary effects, and casualties, including 11 service members killed and dozens wounded, underscoring the broader financial and human toll of the conflict.

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Tickets Reportedly Top $42,000 Ahead of Texas-Ohio State — Sep 9, 2026Ticket prices for the Texas vs. Ohio State game have surged to eye-popping levels, with some listings hitting $42,000 and average resale prices around $800–$900 as the matchup—bolstered by College GameDay and two top-five teams—sets a near-sellout, record-attendance expectation. Many students and fans are being priced out, relying on virtual queues or season-ticket packages, while analysts note demand could still rise closer to kickoff before easing once inventory shifts.

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Chevron CEO Warns Depleted Buffers Risk Higher Prices — Sep 11, 2026Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that the buffers and inventories cushioning oil prices have largely played out, signaling higher prices could persist in the coming months amid ongoing Iran-related supply disruptions. He also said Chevron will fund a $7 billion expansion in Venezuela from cash generated by existing ventures, while markets see diesel near $6 per gallon and Brent prices topping $100 as global supply remains tight.

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Sam Okafor Chevron spending its own cash on the Venezuela expansion makes sense, but it won't fix the tight global supply that the CEO highlighted.

New Zealand manufacturing index falls to 53.1 but stays above 50 — Sep 11, 2026New Zealand’s manufacturing sector expanded in August but at a slower pace, with the PMI at 53.1 and employment at the 50.0 breakeven, while new orders and finished stocks remained solid and inventories surged. The softer pace is being monitored for policy implications by the RBNZ, as cost-of-living pressures and external headwinds continue to weigh on sentiment even as underlying demand holds up.

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Maya Lindstrom RBNZ should stay cautious on easing rates while inventories pile up and living costs bite.

Elon Musk Documentary Teaser Asks If Billionaire Is the ‘Greatest Living Inventor’ or a ‘Fascist’ Who ‘Has Lost His Mind’Entertainment — Sep 7, 2026

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STEPHEN MOORE: Cut Taxes On Made-In-America Products — May 14, 2025The late Senator from Washington state, Warren Magnuson, who served for more than 30 years in Congress, was the inventor of the phrase “a fair advantage.” Wilt Chamberlain had a fair advantage on the basketball court…

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Google ‘Doodle’ Celebrates Inventor of the Espresso Machine Instead of People Who Fought NazisOpinion — Jun 6, 2022Google has made a rather interesting decision with what it chose to utilize its famous “Doodle” feature to commemorate. The company frequently rolls out various versions of its logo on its search engine to commemorate…

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Key Scientist Behind mRNA Vaccines Kicked Off Twitter After Speaking Out Against COVID VaxOpinion — Dec 30, 2021Robert Malone, an infectious disease expert who boasts credit as one of the inventors of the mRNA vaccine, has been booted from Twitter after sharing a link to a video that claimed Pfizer’s shot may do more harm than…

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Time’s First-Ever ‘Kid of the Year’ Encourages Others To ‘Find That One Thing’ They Are Passionate AboutReporting — Dec 3, 2020Time Magazine’s first-ever “Kid of the Year” is offering advice to others who want to help solve some of the biggest issues facing her generation. At just 15 years old, young scientist and inventor Gitanjali Rao is…

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