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The Political Divide That Matters Almost As Much As Ideology
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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” — Booker T. Washington, Up from Slavery
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Heather Mac Donald: Conservatives Spend Too Much Time Disputing "Rape Culture" Myth, While Excusing College Turning Into Drug-Fueled "Bacchanal"
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Stress comes from untracked commitments, not too much work
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A first mind sweep often surfaces over a hundred neglected commitments, and Allen’s closed loop exists to pull every one out of your head so attention can stay on the work in front of you.
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Elena Vasquez
Still not convinced a closed loop system beats just saying no to new tasks when the list gets long.
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America Has Little Fuel Cushion Left If A Hurricane Knocks Out Gulf Coast Refineries
Simon August · 6 min · 1h
US Navy Moves To Build New Tomahawk Missile That Comes With Unknown Price Tag
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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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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI Era
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AI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.
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I Love This SO MUCH 😂
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— Oct 1, 2026
Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Tom Gallagher
These right-leaning memes are hitting harder than usual and actually make some fair points about the news cycle.
Google Vows To Cover Full Cost Of Boosting Three States’ Nuclear Plants To Power Its AI Growth
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Google will pay to upgrade 11 nuclear reactors across three states — adding as much power as a new large reactor — as data center demand climbs.
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Pennsylvania Plans Unapproved Vape Enforcement October 19
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Pennsylvania will begin enforcing Act 57 on October 19, barring retailers from selling vape and e-cigarette products not listed in the state’s approved directory. Officials say inspections will initially emphasize compliance education, while repeat violations can bring escalating fines and other penalties; retailers warn the restrictions could affect much of their inventory.
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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” — Booker T. Washington, Up from Slavery
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— Oct 1, 2026
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St. Olga of Kiev Converts to Christianity
The Rus ruler travels to Constantinople and is baptized.
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Mild Weather Expected Across Omaha, Charlotte
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Maine is forecast to have mild, mostly sunny and breezy weather through Friday, with rain possible Sunday night into Monday. In the Charlotte area, sunshine and warm temperatures are expected through much of the week before a Gulf system could bring substantial rain this weekend.
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Tuesday Forecasts Vary From Chilly to Warm
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Forecasts across several regions call for mostly sunny skies Tuesday, though temperatures vary sharply: Vermont and northern New York will be chilly, while parts of Virginia and other areas warm into the 70s or 80s. Much of the week remains dry and pleasant, with showers possible later in the week or weekend, including rain tied to a developing Gulf system in parts of the Southeast.
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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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Packers’ Tucker Kraft struggles with post-ACL drops
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Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is still working back from a torn ACL, with 15 catches, 148 yards and one touchdown through four games while struggling with drops and reduced production. Kraft says he has tried to do too much and needs to focus on catching the ball, while coach Matt LaFleur says recovering players often need time to regain their form; Kraft says his understanding of the game is improving despite the statistics.
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Texas Plans Spending Reviews at Four Districts
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Texas Comptroller Don Huffines will review spending by Austin ISD and three other school districts at Gov. Greg Abbott’s request, focusing on whether public funds are used appropriately and how much goes to administration. The investigation comes as Austin ISD faces enrollment declines and a growing budget deficit, while advocates warn that responding to the review could add administrative work for districts.
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Nigeria Housing Group Reports 15.2 Million Substandard Homes
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Nigeria faces a severe housing shortage, prompting plans for new homes from national housing groups, private developers and Lagos State, which says affordability, access and essential services matter as much as construction. A new rent tax deduction offers some relief to tenants, but its actual tax savings are far smaller than the N500,000 headline limit.
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Despite Trump’s Promises To Lower Prices, Americans Are Still Asking, ‘Where’s The Beef?’
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 4h
Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Cockpit Stabbing
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— Sep 30, 2026
Flydubai FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk after a cockpit stabbing; the jet plunged as much as 18,000 feet before other pilots landed it safely.
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Priya Raman
The crew deserves credit for getting the plane down safely in Tabuk after losing so much altitude.
Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Absentee Ballot Trends Vary Across Five States
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Absentee voting trends and problems vary widely: Michigan reports ballot returns up 30% from 2022, while Wisconsin absentee-ballot requests are down 18%; Alaska rejected 3.4% of primary absentee ballots, with much higher rejection in some rural areas. Local election officials also addressed a ballot typo that briefly halted voting in South Dakota and confusion in Georgia over third-party ballot applications mistaken for ballots.
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Iraq Raises Official Dollar Rate to 1,520 Dinars
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Iraq’s Cabinet reportedly raised the official dollar rate to as much as 1,520 dinars, while a separate report described a proposal to set it at 1,500 and discussions about removing zeros from the currency. Parallel-market reports quoted the dollar at roughly 1,580 to 1,603 dinars, above the official rate.
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Fall foliage peaks at different times across regions this season
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Fall color is expected to spread across much of the country by mid-October, while Arizona’s peak arrives later, with Phoenix waiting until around Christmas. For visitors seeking autumn scenery without summer crowds, several western and northern national parks become quieter in fall, though services may be limited and winter weather can set in.
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Novo Nordisk signs Nanexa deal up to $1.3B
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— Sep 25, 2026
Nanexa shares more than doubled to as much as 15.50 kronor, their highest in over five years, after Novo licensed PharmaShell for monthly or quarterly shots.
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Maya Lindstrom
Nanexa's stock surge makes sense with that kind of payout potential from a major player like Novo.
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Jim Elliot and Friends Killed in Ecuador
Missionaries reach unreached Waorani
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Satellite Images Show Gaza Destruction After Ceasefire
World
— Oct 1, 2026
Satellite imagery shows Gaza neighborhoods, including much of Rafah, reduced to rubble and displaced residents living in sprawling tent camps amid a severe humanitarian crisis. The widely shared Google imagery was available since June and depicts earlier conditions; newer commercial satellite images show destruction continued afterward, including in Rafah.
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Cobain’s Olympia Apartment Opens as Airbnb Rental
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— Sep 29, 2026
Kurt Cobain’s former Olympia, Washington, apartment, where he lived from 1989 to 1991 and wrote much of Nirvana’s early music, is now available as an Airbnb. The renovated studio preserves Nirvana memorabilia and offers fans a chance to stay in a notable piece of grunge history, with rates reported at about $250 to $300 a night.
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Alcaraz Seeks End to Late Grand Slam Matches
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— Sep 24, 2026
Alcaraz's U.S. Open quarterfinal ended at 3:33 a.m., the latest in tournament history. He called late Slam finishes "too much" and said organizers must act.
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Nicole Hardy
The sport loses something if matches keep going until the middle of the night.
AP reports Paxton’s 275 trips, 730 blank workdays
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— Oct 1, 2026
An Associated Press review found Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took more than 275 out-of-state trips and had about 730 blank workdays on his calendars since taking office in 2015. Taxpayers spent at least $1.9 million on his security detail’s travel, including at least $25,000 for a Masters-week trip to Georgia; records leave unclear how he paid for much of his own travel.
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Ohio suspends gas tax statewide for 90 days
Finance
— Oct 2, 2026
Ohio’s 90-day fuel-tax holiday began Oct. 4, suspending taxes of 38.5 cents per gallon on gasoline and 47 cents on diesel, with the law requiring retailers to pass the savings to consumers. Drivers and supporters welcomed the relief, though how much reaches motorists is uncertain, critics questioned the bill’s rushed, political passage, and some residents said lower pump prices won’t ease broader cost-of-living pressures.
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Bankruptcy Comes For American Trucking Companies As Diesel Prices Skyrocket: ‘They’re Killing Me’
Paris Apodaca · 7 min · 5h
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