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A share is a business fraction, not a price quote — 21hInvestors short on principles—and anyone who suspects company accounts are being managed—get Buffett’s own letters rebuilt into one plain argument about ownership.

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Derek Foss Treating stocks as ownership stakes rather than daily quotes helps cut through the noise from questionable accounting.

DOJ Report Says NSBA Letter Labeled Father Potential Terrorist After School Rape1 source — 6dA 2021 letter to then-President Joe Biden described a father as a possible domestic terrorist after he confronted a school about the brutal rape of his disabled daughter by a boy dressed as a girl in a school bathroom, the Department of Justice alleges.

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PMET signs Matagami rail transshipment letter of intent — Oct 4, 2026PMET Resources signed a letter of intent with the City of Matagami to develop a logistics route for spodumene concentrate from its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec, trucking it to Matagami for transfer onto rail to port. The companies plan to negotiate a definitive commercial agreement before a final investment decision; infrastructure contributions, pricing and operating details remain unsettled.

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Jared Kim This rail route should help move the lithium concentrate more efficiently once the final terms are set.

Wordle #1933 Puzzle Answer Revealed: SHACKLifestyle — Oct 3, 2026Wordle #1933 on October 4 had the answer SHACK, a small, roughly built shelter, while puzzle #1934 on October 5 was MOCHA, a café favorite. Coverage offered clues and solving strategies, including using letter feedback and considering less obvious letter placements.

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Detroit Mail Carrier Assaulted; Four Taken Into CustodyWorld — 5dA U.S. Postal Service letter carrier was shot while working on Detroit’s east side and taken to a hospital; reports differed on his condition, with one saying he was expected to be OK. Police and postal inspectors are investigating, and officials have not announced an arrest or confirmed the circumstances of the shooting.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Trump Seeks to Make Presidential Retreat at West Palm Beach Golf Club — 5dPresident Donald Trump is looking to make his Trump International Golf Club into a Camp David-type presidential retreat. A letter was sent by the golf course’s attorney Harvey Oye… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Nicole Hardy I don't see why we need another presidential getaway when the existing one already serves its purpose fine.

Southern Cross Diocese Expected to Reach 12 ChurchesGood News — 4dAustralia’s conservative Diocese of the Southern Cross is expanding to about 12 churches, while Rhode Island Catholic coverage highlights disability ministry, Dominican-led faith renewal and rising newspaper costs prompting subscription changes. A letter about St. Peter’s Church also calls attention to its history of racial segregation and plans for atonement.

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Taiwan Opens Phoenix Office After Beijing Objects to Plan — Oct 5, 2026Hobbs and Taiwan's Lin opened Taiwan's 14th U.S. office in Phoenix on Oct. 5, 2026, after China letters urging her to block it; TSMC's Phoenix total hit $265 billion.

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“The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's.” — Mark Twain, Letter, 1899 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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CU Denver plans India’s first US public campusBusiness — 6dThe University of Colorado Denver has received a letter of intent from India’s University Grants Commission to establish a degree-granting campus in Hyderabad, becoming the first U.S. public university approved to do so in India. The campus plans to welcome its first students in August 2027, offering programs in business, computing, engineering and analytics with an emphasis on applied learning and career readiness.

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White Sox Sweep Astros, Advance to Face Guardians — Sep 28, 2026Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, sent team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf a letter of support before the Sox’s AL Wild Card opener against the Houston Astros. He blessed the team and said he hoped sports would promote friendship, solidarity and respect; the letter followed the Sox’s tribute to him at a game in August.

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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.

Utah letter carrier indicted for allegedly discarding 300 primary ballots — Sep 23, 2026A Payson letter carrier faces a federal mail charge after allegedly discarding roughly 300 Eagle Mountain ballots in a church dumpster. The case tests the postal trust that mail voting requires.

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Elena Vasquez This kind of mail tampering with primary ballots deserves the maximum sentence to deter anyone else.

Trump administration begins sending $500 ACA refunds to 950,000 people — Sep 30, 2026Treasury began mailing $500 checks Sept. 30 to more than 950,000 people in 30 states, with Trump letters saying Biden overcharged HealthCare.gov users.

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Treasury mails $500 checks to HealthCare.gov enrollees above subsidy threshold — Oct 1, 2026More than 950,000 unsubsidized HealthCare.gov buyers in 30 states get one-time checks drawn from excess user fees, with letters from President Trump returning money the White House says never belonged to Washington.

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Marcus Bell This one-time check from user fees is a start but doesn't fix why healthcare costs keep climbing for everyone.

College Football Weekend Brings Records, Tributes, Wins — Oct 3, 2026College football’s weekend featured standout performances, including Texas-bred players shining for ranked teams, Florida State’s Ashton Daniels rushing for a school-record five touchdowns, and Yale quarterback Dante Reno leading a win the day after his father’s death. It also brought heartfelt tributes, as FSU honored longtime booster Beth Burr and Ohio State coach Ryan Day sent supportive letters to young patients at Iowa’s children’s hospital.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Texans Adopt Russellville School Jersey TraditionSports — Sep 23, 2026Before each home game, Russellville Junior High’s Whirlwinds honor a teacher or staff member by presenting them with a player’s jersey and often a letter explaining why they were chosen.

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White Sox Take 1-0 Lead Over AstrosSports — Sep 30, 2026The Chicago White Sox swept Houston in their American League wild-card series, earning their first postseason-series win in 21 years after Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong fan, sent the team a letter of support before Game 1. Chicago won the opener 6-3 and closed out the series with a 7-3 victory.

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Utah Postal Worker Indicted Over 300 Ballots — Sep 22, 2026Utah letter carrier Damon Matai Seei was indicted for allegedly throwing about 300 clearly marked mail-in ballots into a church dumpster before the June 23 primary.

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Reader more reason for in-person voting only....

Eight CDU Premiers Back Chancellor Merz — Sep 16, 2026Eight CDU premiers backed Chancellor Merz in a Sept. 16, 2026 joint letter against resignation speculation, writing Germany needs stability 'now more than ever.'

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Jared Kim This letter should put an end to the resignation talk and let Merz focus on governing.

Wordle Puzzle 1923 Reveals Answer MESSY — Sep 21, 2026Wordle puzzles #1922 centered on moving onward produced the answer FORTH, while #1923 yielded MESSY, a common term with a repeated letter; separately, The New York Times Connections puzzle #1200 involved sorting 16 items into four groups with hints and published solutions for September 23, 2026.

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Five Classic Hits Endure Across Six Decades — Sep 24, 2026Retrospectives revisit enduring pop hits including the Association’s chart-topping “Cherish,” the Box Tops’ “The Letter,” Stealers Wheel’s “Stuck in the Middle with You,” and Joe Cocker’s celebrated version of “You Are So Beautiful.” They also trace the Beatles’ “Something” from George Harrison’s uncertain demo to a beloved song on Abbey Road, highlighting the varied stories and lasting appeal behind classic recordings.

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US, Germany Sign Defense Industry Declaration — Sep 15, 2026The United States and Germany are deepening defense cooperation, signing agreements and letters of intent to align weapons procurement, boost defense industrial ties, and balance European and American defense roles as stocks dwindle and new security challenges emerge, with a focus on strengthening supply chains, R&D, and joint production capacity.

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Maya Lindstrom This deal makes sense for restocking weapons and sharing production know-how between the two countries.

Three arrested over severed cat tail in Hull — 4dThree people were arrested after Max the cat's severed tail was posted through his owners' letterbox in Hull; his remains were found in nearby woods.

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Trump Lists Iran War Among His Top 25 Term Three Accomplishments — Sep 19, 2026Move over David Letterman, President Donald Trump has a list of his own. The president memorized his “TOP 25” accomplishments on Truth Social Friday. He noted these were attained… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Elena Vasquez His list shows how he measures success by bold actions even if they divide the country.