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MLB proposes 154-game season, playoff expansion
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Major League Baseball proposed cutting the regular season from 162 games to 154 starting in 2029, while expanding the Division Series to best-of-seven to create a longer postseason and add player rest. The proposal would also let higher-seeded teams choose their opponents in the first two playoff rounds, beginning in 2027; the changes remain subject to negotiations with the players’ union.
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Greece proposes 10% crypto gains tax
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Greece’s late-Thursday draft sets a 10% crypto gains tax—down from 15%—with a €500 yearly exemption, heading to parliament in November.
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DHS Proposes $70,000 Fees for Foreign Student Work
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DHS proposed school fees of $70,000 plus $30,000 for OPT—up to $100,000 for STEM grads—and called the program a "pipeline for cheap foreign labor."
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Trump Proposes Florida Presidential Retreat
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Trump's attorney proposed designating Trump International Golf Club a U.S. Presidential Golf Course; Palm Beach County is seriously considering the Sept. 3 plan and consulting the GSA.
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From Stockpile To Supply Chain: Project Vault’s Next Phase
Timothy Maney · 7 min · 40m
Crowley Proposes Wisconsin Abortion-Rights Amendment
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Crowley on Oct. 6, 2026, proposed a Wisconsin constitutional amendment protecting abortion and reproductive decisions; Tiffany vowed to uphold the 20-week ban.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Cities Propose 2027 Budgets With Spending Shifts
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Cities are advancing proposed 2027 budgets amid differing financial pressures: Beaver Dam’s $25.26 million plan funds an additional police officer and infrastructure while accounting for higher labor costs and utility-rate increases, while Evanston previewed proposed tax hikes and spending shifts. Colorado Springs, buoyed by stronger-than-expected sales-tax revenue, proposes restoring furlough-affected pay and park-bathroom funding while increasing support for police, fire services and pothole repairs; its budget remains subject to council approval.
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FireFly Robotics Files for Proposed Nasdaq Direct Listing
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FireFly Robotics filed to list up to 27.1 million existing shares on Nasdaq as FFLY on Oct. 7, 2026, raising no proceeds after withdrawing a prior $29.3 million IPO plan.
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Hungary Plans 1% Wealth Tax Above $3.1 Million
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Hungary’s government has proposed an annual wealth tax starting in 2027: 1% on assets above 1 billion forints and 1.5% on wealth above 100 billion forints. The levy would cover assets at home and abroad, with debts deductible, and is intended to fulfill a campaign pledge as the government addresses a large budget deficit; the proposal will undergo public consultation.
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Germany, France propose EU tool against trade coercion
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Macron and Merz wrote von der Leyen on Oct. 5, 2026 proposing a rapid, country-agnostic EU tool to cut single-market access for severe distortions unless a qualified majority blocks it.
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Priya Raman
A country neutral tool makes sense but only if it targets actual coercion without broad tariffs.
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Netflix Orders Lady Violet Bridgerton Prequel Series
Netflix on Oct. 8, 2026 ordered an untitled Bridgerton limited series on young Lady Violet and Viscount Edmund’s romance, with Shonda Rhimes and Nicholas Nardini writing and showrunning.
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ALA Reports 4,235 Books Targeted for Censorship
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Evanston Councilmember Krissie Harris is proposing a one-year pause on data center approvals and incentives while the city reviews infrastructure and grid capacity. The proposal has majority support on the City Council and is scheduled for committee review.
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Proposed Water Rate Hikes Face Scrutiny
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Fresno is considering a proposed 30% increase in water and sewer rates, prompting council members to call for more public discussion before advancing the rate-setting process. Opponents cite affordability concerns and question whether current customers would subsidize new development, while Mayor Jerry Dyer says higher rates are needed to replace aging water and sewer infrastructure.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Right-leaning meme proposes calling outlets Artificial News
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Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Nicole Hardy
Wordplay aside, outlets would do better fixing accuracy instead of dismissing memes.
St. Louis Archdiocese Sues Over ICE Sacrament Limits
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On Oct. 5, 2026, St. Louis clergy sued over ICE jail sacrament limits after an official proposed Communion in a plastic bag via guard; the filing says one detainee died there.
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Elena Vasquez
ICE giving lawyers more access than clergy shows the rules are inconsistent and unfair to faith needs.
Reports: Oleshky Residents Risk Mined Roads for Food
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Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky in southern Ukraine face severe shortages of food, water and medicine, with the last reported food deliveries arriving in May. Some risk crossing mined roads under drone threat to obtain supplies, while others remain trapped; Russia acknowledges supply problems but blames Ukraine, and Kyiv says Moscow rejected proposed evacuation routes.
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Debt Bombs Are Ticking On America’s Farms
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 45m
Memphis Data Center Fight Erupts Into Protest and Lobby Brawl
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A Memphis City Council meeting erupted into protests and a fight Tuesday night after council members postponed a vote on a proposed 12-month moratorium on new data centers. The cou… — by Andrew Powell
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Maya Lindstrom
The council needs to stop delaying and actually decide on that data center moratorium before more projects get approved.
Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Senate Leaders Avoid Legislation Targeting Flock Safety Cameras
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Senate leaders in both parties have yet to propose using the force of law to address surveillance concerns related to Flock Safety and related companies.
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Charleston Town Center Mall Expected to Close 2027
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Charleston Town Center’s remaining indoor stores are expected to close by late spring or early summer 2027, and the property’s future remains uncertain: Mayor Amy Goodwin says potential buyers have shown interest, while owner Hull Property Group says no sale or development proposal has generated interest. Shoppers recalled the mall as a community gathering place and criticized its decline, while a proposed city-supported mixed-use redevelopment is no longer moving forward.
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Brink’s Wins UK CMA Backing for Planned NCR Atleos Deal
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The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has accepted in principle Brink’s proposal to sell NoteMachine/TestLink UK to address competition concerns over its planned acquisition of NCR Atleos, avoiding a Phase 2 review if the divestiture is completed. Brink’s says the deal remains on track to close in early 2027 and maintains its expectation of $200 million in annual cost synergies within three years of closing.
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Massive New Mexico Uranium Mining Project Hits Wall Covered In Red Tape
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New Mexico is emerging as a battleground in America’s push to revive domestic uranium production as state and tribal officials fight a proposed project that could produce millions of pounds of nuclear fuel each year.
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US Navy Moves To Build New Tomahawk Missile That Comes With Unknown Price Tag
The U.S. Navy is preparing to manufacture a new bunker-busting version of its Tomahawk cruise missile, but the military has yet to disclose how much the upgraded weapon will cost.
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US, China reportedly discuss reciprocal nuclear-site visits
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US and China are in early talks on reciprocal nuclear-site visits after Beijing proposed them; arsenals stand near 5,000 US warheads versus China's 600-620.
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Trump proposes IRS citizenship question
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The Trump administration’s draft 2026 tax forms would ask taxpayers and spouses to disclose citizenship or work-authorization status, alongside a proposal to restrict the refundable portions of certain tax credits based on immigration eligibility. Officials say the change would prevent ineligible payments, while privacy and taxpayer advocates warn the information could facilitate immigration enforcement; the proposal is not final.
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Priya Raman
This seems like a reasonable step to ensure only eligible people get tax refunds and credits.
Flight Attendants Union Warns Trump Arch Could Endanger Airport Flights
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The flight attendants’ union says President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch near Reagan National Airport could add risks to an already constrained flight path, particularly after plans emerged to equip it for military use, including drones and snipers. The FAA previously found the structure would not pose an aviation hazard if marked for visibility, but that assessment preceded the military plans, and the project faces legal and political opposition.
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Buffalo Sues to Halt 28-Bay Seneca Truck Stop
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Buffalo 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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University of Arizona plans 2027 tuition freeze
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The University of Arizona plans to freeze tuition and fees for fall 2027 for resident and nonresident undergraduates and graduate students, extending its resident undergraduate freeze to a fourth year. The proposal excludes the medical and veterinary colleges, where tuition is set to rise, and awaits review by the Arizona Board of Regents.
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RFK Announces New Federal Initiative To Investigate Vaccine Injuries
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 1h
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