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Ex-FBI negotiator says chasing yes fails because fear drives deals — 3hDeals stick when the other side feels safe and understood, not when you land on a fair split.

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Marcus Bell I've seen the same thing in my own negotiations where pushing for yes ignores the real concerns that make people hesitate.

R&B Star Freddie Jackson Dies at 69 — 3dFreddie Jackson died Oct. 5, 2026; his family called him a "kind, generous soul." No cause given. Outlets split on whether he was 69 or 70.

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Education means earning the right to interpret your own life — 1dAnyone torn between family loyalty and a newly independent mind will feel the real price of that split.

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Chris Dalton Education forces you to question the stories your family handed down, and that distance hurts but feels necessary for any real independence.

Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day — 23hSenate Republicans have failed to agree on a plan to lower gas and diesel prices before the midterms, split over which ideas would work.

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Keselowski Plans 2027 NASCAR Drive After RFK Split — 5dKeselowski confident of 2027 NASCAR drive after RFK split ends five-year deal, though 'I’m not saying I’m not sweating it'; exit 'like leaving high school.'

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Dana Whitfield Keselowski still has strong results in him so I expect he'll find a solid ride in Cup or trucks for 2027.

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.

Polls Show Latino Voters Split on GOPPolitics — 2dRecent polls and campaign indicators point to Latino voters shifting away from Republicans in Texas and California, with dissatisfaction over the economy and immigration enforcement creating opportunities for Democrats in key races. The trend is not uniform: a separate national Rasmussen poll found Republicans leading among Hispanic likely voters, underscoring differences across surveys and regions.

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Trump Names Leaders for New Super Intelligence Force — 5dTrump announced a Superintelligence Force on Truth Social on Oct. 4, 2026; sources agree on three leaders but split on Ratcliffe versus Clayton as intelligence director.

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Jared Kim Consolidating intelligence agencies under this new force could streamline efforts against real threats if the leaders are chosen carefully.

Flyers reportedly sign Bunting to $1.2M deal — 3dThe Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2 million contract as they seek a spark after opening the season 0-2-2. Bunting had 14 goals and 33 points in 74 games split between Nashville and Dallas last season.

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Women's Soccer Teams Post Wins, Draws, LossesSports — 2dTCNJ edged Montclair State 2-1, Manhattan beat Rider 1-0, and Shippensburg routed Lackawanna 5-0, with Ashley Hughes scoring four goals. Buffalo State and Oswego State drew 1-1, while Shepaug Valley split its games, beating Wolcott 4-0 before losing 3-0 to Thomaston.

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Forecasts Split Between Sunny Days and Late StormsLifestyle — 6dOne forecast calls for mostly sunny, warm days with cool nights and a chance of late showers, while another warns of morning rain, afternoon thunderstorms and heavier overnight rain.

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Rural Voters Divided Over Trump Immigration Crackdown — 4dRural voters are divided over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown: roughly one-third say it has helped their communities, one-third say it has hurt them, and about three in 10 report no effect. The split reflects both support for tougher enforcement and concerns that immigrants are vital to local economies and that deportations are uprooting families, making immigration a key issue as midterms approach.

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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.

Supreme Court to review policy requiring immigrant detention without bond hearings — Oct 1, 2026Supreme Court will review Trump policy detaining immigrants without bond hearings; case centers on a Brazilian held after about two decades in the U.S. amid a circuit split.

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Jared Kim The Supreme Court should back the policy to keep enforcement consistent across circuits instead of letting judges override it.

Audrina Patridge Says Split From Michael Ray Came Two Years In — Sep 25, 2026Audrina Patridge and country singer Michael Ray have split after about two years together, and Patridge says she has been single since July and is easing back into dating. She remains open to marriage with the right person and prefers meeting potential partners through friends or in person.

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Sam Okafor Still wanting marriage after this shows she's not letting one relationship sour the whole idea.

Lil Wayne calls Madi Cannon his fiancée in video message — Sep 29, 2026Lil Wayne introduced 23-year-old Madi Cannon as his fiancée while congratulating B.G. on engagement, months after denying they were engaged and saying they had split.

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Tony Romo, CBS Reportedly Settle $72M Contract — Oct 2, 2026Tony Romo and CBS Sports have parted ways, with the network reportedly agreeing to pay a substantial but undisclosed portion of the $72 million remaining on his contract. His July OWI arrest preceded the split, but reports say CBS had also grown dissatisfied with his preparation and performance; J.J. Watt will continue alongside Jim Nantz in the lead booth.

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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.

Despaigne edges Tuivasa by split decision in UFC heavyweight bout — Sep 19, 2026Robelis Despaigne beat Tai Tuivasa by split decision at UFC 331, extending Tuivasa's losing streak to eight fights and tying Tony Ferguson's UFC record.

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Sam Okafor Tuivasa's eight fight skid is brutal, he needs a serious change before the next one.

Trump proposes splitting some childhood vaccines into five separate doses — Sep 18, 2026Trump said Sept. 18 his administration will recommend splitting some childhood vaccines into five 20% doses six months apart, saying it will bring a massive reduction in autism.

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Tom Gallagher Spreading out the vaccines over time could lower any risks involved, even if the autism link needs more proof.

Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour sells out after Sheeran split — Sep 30, 2026Macklemore says his three-show “Free Palestine” tour in Dublin, Paris and London sold out, with proceeds set to support organizations aiding Palestinians. The shows follow his removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks; accounts differ over who drove that decision, amid venue objections and criticism of his comments.

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Sixth Circuit Allows Ohio, Tennessee to Regulate Kalshi — Sep 25, 202644 states say the CFTC lacks power over sports event contracts; the Sixth Circuit just let Ohio and Tennessee regulate Kalshi as gambling, widening a Supreme Court-bound split.

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Chris Dalton States have every right to block these sports contracts if they violate local gambling rules.

Janelle Brown Shares Photos From Recent Trips With Boyfriend Pete — Sep 28, 2026Sister Wives star Janelle Brown shared new photos of boyfriend Pete and described their recent travels, saying they are enjoying life together while navigating a long-distance relationship. The couple went public in August, about four years after Brown split from Kody Brown.

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Rachel Meyers Janelle looks genuinely happy with Pete on those trips, and handling long distance that well is impressive after her past.

Women’s Soccer Roundup Covers Global CompetitionsSports — Sep 30, 2026Women’s soccer news spans Uruguay’s championship split into title and lower-table groups, a Champions League round featuring Barcelona’s 6-0 win and Juventus’ 3-0 victory, and FGCU’s scoreless draw with West Florida. NCAA history and campus matchups also feature, with a retrospective on Women’s College Cup-winning goals and Clarkson preparing to host William Smith.

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Rain Forces Orioles-Blue Jays Doubleheader With Scherzer Starting — Sep 22, 2026Tuesday's Blue Jays-Orioles game was postponed by rain in Baltimore; they play a split doubleheader Wednesday with Max Scherzer expected to start game one.

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Rachel Meyers Doubleheaders wear out the pitching staff fast, and having Scherzer start one might help Baltimore's chances.

Sixth Circuit Upholds Block on Tennessee Recruitment Ban — Sep 24, 2026A split Sixth Circuit panel upheld a block on Tennessee’s law criminalizing adults who help minors obtain out-of-state abortions, ruling that its broad “recruitment” ban violates the First Amendment by restricting protected speech. The court also questioned the law’s reach beyond Tennessee’s borders.

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Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski Confirm Separation After Nine Years — Sep 15, 2026Hours before their joint split statement, Seyfried posted Sadoski with a pet lizard on his shoulder; they eloped in 2017 with just an officiant.

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Priya Raman It's tough when a marriage ends after nearly a decade but good they're putting the kids first with co-parenting.