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Amazon expands delivery services in Australia, North DakotaBusiness — 5dAmazon is expanding faster delivery options, launching free same-day service for eligible Prime orders in Brisbane and the Gold Coast while new North Dakota stations aim to speed deliveries and increase package capacity ahead of the holidays. The Bismarck and Williston facilities expect to grow staffing and daily package volume as their service areas extend to nearby communities.

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Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins Have New Disclaimer — 5dFor most, Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins are a treat. But some thought they were tricked, leading to Hershey adding a disclaimer to its packaging. On Oct. 6, Reese's Peanut Butter… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Derek Foss I always check the ingredients anyway so the new label does not change a thing for me.

Phoenix Names Interim CFO for Westblom DepartureFinance — 2dPhoenix Education Partners CFO Blair Westblom will leave effective Oct. 10 in a mutual separation the company said was unrelated to financial reporting or internal-control concerns. The board appointed corporate development chief Michael Cochran interim CFO; Westblom’s exit package includes more than $1.1 million in cash severance, her fiscal 2026 bonus and equity benefits.

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Thordon Bearings Opens Third Burlington Production PlantBusiness — 4dThordon Bearings has opened a third manufacturing plant in Burlington, Ontario, to expand production, shorten lead times and support growing demand for its sustainable marine and hydropower products. The facility will make water-lubricated mechanical seals and water-quality packages, house product development and Marsh Brothers Aviation operations, and help accommodate the company’s workforce growth.

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Undefeated Vikings Face 1-3 SaintsSports — 5dThe 1-3 Saints host the Vikings after two straight home losses, preparing for Brian Flores’ varied blitz packages and pressure-heavy defense. Minnesota enters with offensive-line injuries, while its recent production from Aaron Jones could challenge a Saints defense that has struggled to contain running backs; the teams also have a long history of close and consequential matchups.

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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.

Blue Star Mothers Expand Regional Military SupportLifestyle — 5dBlue Star Mothers chapters across the country connect military families with peers and support service members and veterans through efforts such as care packages, veteran mental-health grants and Honor Flight assistance. A new Maine chapter is joining established groups in expanding that support, while Colorado’s Western Slope chapter seeks greater statewide recognition.

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Science Jobs Open Across Five US CitiesScience — 5dScience and research employers are hiring across St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Clark, Middletown, and Menlo Park for roles spanning clinical and lab research, quality control, pharma packaging, cosmetics and food testing, materials science, and AI. Openings range from entry-level positions to senior research leadership, with requirements and schedules varying by role; listings may change quickly.

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Trump greets Xi at Andrews with military display as Taiwan arms package stays unshipped — Sep 24, 2026Trump greeted Xi at Joint Base Andrews with bombers and a red carpet, the first such presidential airport welcome since 1962, as a $14 billion Taiwan package stays unshipped and Wicker calls the guest a dictator.

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Priya Raman Holding back the weapons for Taiwan after this kind of airport ceremony undercuts any tough stance.

Fulcrum Metals secures £6m funding after 78% gold recovery at Teck-Hughes — Sep 28, 2026Fulcrum Metals posted 78% gold recovery at Teck-Hughes and locked a £6m Yorkville package to fund its 2.4 tpd pilot and first programme.

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Maya Lindstrom percent recovery from tailings is decent but the real test will be whether the pilot plant scales without major hiccups.

Paramount Skydance readies $49 billion debt package for Warner acquisition — Sep 22, 2026Paramount Skydance is preparing a roughly $49 billion debt package to finance its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, including a newly launched $7.5 billion term-loan sale. The financing is moving forward after the company settled lawsuits that had delayed the deal, with bankers expected to begin marketing the debt to investors in the coming weeks.

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Wicker urges US uphold Taiwan security commitments — Sep 30, 2026Sen. Roger Wicker urged the Trump administration to honor U.S. security commitments to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act, saying Congress’s funding and authorities for the island’s defense should be used as intended. His call comes as an arms package worth about $14 billion remains on hold after meetings between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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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.

Korean Party Calls $54B Alaska LNG Plan Unfinalized — Sep 29, 2026President Trump announced a planned $54 billion South Korean investment in Alaska LNG as part of a broader U.S. energy package, backing a long-planned pipeline and export project whose financing and commercial viability remain uncertain. South Korea’s ruling party said the project is not finalized and must undergo legal and commercial review.

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Xi-Trump Summit Planned Amid $1 Trillion Surplus — Sep 21, 2026Xi meets Trump Sept. 24 with China's $1T trade surplus intact; Trump calls a $14B Taiwan arms package a "negotiating chip."

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Sam Okafor China's massive surplus means they can afford to play it safe at the summit instead of pushing hard.

Anduril Founder Urges Taiwan to Build Own Arms Industry — Sep 19, 2026Anduril founder Palmer Luckey, sanctioned by China as a highly dangerous terrorist, urged Taiwan on Sept. 19, 2026 to build an export arms industry and said a delayed $14B U.S. package is hurting business.

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Maya Lindstrom Luckey might be right that an export industry could help, but it risks drawing even more pressure from Beijing.

Colombia Congress Approves Record 2027 Budget as Deficit Hits 9.4% of GDP — Sep 14, 2026Congress approved a 634.9 trillion peso 2027 budget as the deficit hits a record 9.4% of GDP; a Rescue Law tax package aims to cut it to 7.2%.

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Elena Vasquez Spending priorities feel off when quake recovery needs compete against record borrowing levels.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

MLB Broadcast Exposure Grows Across Networks — Sep 21, 2026MLB’s first year with a reshaped media mix delivered broader broadcast exposure, with NBC returning as a partner and drawing greater reach, while Netflix attracted a younger and international audience despite lower overall viewership for its three games. ESPN/ABC maintained a sizable package with flexible scheduling and MLB.TV integration, highlighting a balance between traditional and streaming platforms.

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Pulsar Helium names David T. Young as CFO and director — Sep 21, 2026Pulsar Helium Inc. appointed David T. Young as chief financial officer and a member of the board, with Dan O’Brien transitioning to vice president of finance, effective September 21, 2026. Young brings more than 25 years in energy and infrastructure, including leadership at Royal Helium during its restructuring, and will receive a substantial equity package to align with shareholders as the company advances its Topaz and other helium projects.

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Rachel Meyers O’Brien stepping into the VP finance role keeps continuity while adding fresh leadership at the top.

Taiwan Arms Deliveries Face Delays Amid US-China Summit — Sep 23, 2026Taiwan is watching the Trump-Xi summit closely as Beijing presses Washington to curb arms sales, with Trump having suspended a $14 billion package and reportedly holding another multibillion-dollar deal for approval as negotiating leverage. Taiwanese officials say they remain in close contact with the United States and expect defense cooperation to continue, even as delays in delivering Taiwan’s new F-16s highlight broader procurement concerns.

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Google infiltrates TeamPCP, disrupts attacks on 1,000 firms — Sep 18, 2026Google’s Threat Intelligence Group embedded an undercover Mandiant analyst inside TeamPCP’s core chat CanisterWorm, watching as the group compromised more than 1,000 organizations, exfiltrated hundreds of gigabytes of data, and deployed a self-spreading worm to taint open-source packages. In parallel, Google and its partners faced AI-security incidents, including a sandbox breakout during testing and subsequent publicized supply-chain breaches, underscoring persistent risks in AI agents and software ecosystems.

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Healey proposes nurse visits for new families after Clancy trial — Sep 15, 2026Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled plans to expand postpartum care by funding universal nurse home visits for all newborn families and updating maternal mental-health screenings, building on her 2024 maternal-health law and the Lindsay Clancy trial discussions. The package, including about $2 million for visits and $250,000 to strengthen the Child Psychiatry Access Program, aims to normalize care for new mothers and identify mental-health concerns earlier.

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NextEra, Dominion Offer Bill Credits and Data-Center Protections for Merger — Sep 14, 2026NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are expanding their Virginia benefits package as they seek regulatory approval for their $67 billion merger, doubling residential bill credits to four years, pledging 1,000 new Virginia jobs, and expanding energy assistance and clean energy projects including solar and storage. The plan also aims to shield customers from data-center grid costs and accelerate local clean-energy development, with a merger closing anticipated in the second half of 2027.

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Priya Raman The thousand new jobs and extra solar storage are welcome but I worry the 2027 closing date means delays that hurt customers sooner.

Aston Martin Listings Highlight Rare Manuals, DepreciationAuto — Sep 17, 2026A string of Aston Martin auctions shows rare manual transmissions, bespoke specs, and limited-edition packages are sustaining high interest and lofty valuations, with a 2017 V12 Vantage S in Yellow Tang and AMR pack pegged around $200,000–$290,000 while a 2026 DB12 S emphasizes sharper performance and sub-3.4 second 0–60 times; meanwhile, a low-mileage 2021 Vantage with a dog-leg manual is listed near $110,000–$145,000, and Volante/DB12 examples show six-figure private-sale ranges around $180,000–$210,000.

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Rare RWB Porsche and High-Mileage 911 Among Five Collector Cars Listed — Sep 20, 2026Across five notable classics, buyers are paying six-figure sums for especially rare or well-documented machines: a Nakai-built RAUH-Welt Begriff 964 commands six-figure attention with estimates around $130,000–$230,000, a clean 1982 Porsche 911 SC sits in the $70k range, and a 992 GT3 RS with Weissach and Manthey packages is valued around $380k–$480k with $425k likely close. Meanwhile, low-mileage 2005 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Copperhead editions are fetching roughly $60k–$75k, and a 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible is trading in the $210k–$235k region with recent sales showing similar strength for top-condition examples.

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Dana Whitfield A low-mileage Copperhead Viper at 60k feels like better value than the new GT3 RS.

Modified 2016 Hellcat With 977 Wheel HP Listed at $30,000 — Sep 12, 2026Dodge is pushing a mix of high-performance and family-friendly SUVs, from a heavily modified 2016 Charger SRT Hellcat boasting 977 wheel horsepower with an estimated value around mid-$40,000s to mid-$50,000s, to 2026 Charger and Durango models that emphasize AWD capability, premium interiors, and advanced tech packages. Dealers are marketing Scat Pack and GT Plus variants with loaded features and discounts, including a 9,993-off-MSRP loaner deal and multiple option groups that add luxury touches like heated seats, leather seats, navigation, and driver-assist tech.

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Rachel Meyers I'd rather buy a stock one and add power myself than risk hidden issues on a heavily modified Charger.