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Greyhound Relocates to Augusta Transit HubBusiness — 6dAugusta Transit has partnered with Flix, Greyhound’s parent company, to move intercity bus service to the city’s Broad Street transit hub, where riders can connect with local routes. The five-year lease replaces the carriers’ former Wheeler Road stop and provides ticketing, boarding and baggage facilities.

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Obama Endorses Shapiro for Pennsylvania Reelection — 2dPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro campaigned at Penn, urging young voters to turn out and highlighting priorities including a $15 minimum wage and transit funding. Barack Obama endorsed Shapiro for reelection, while President Donald Trump backs Republican challenger Stacy Garrity; polls cited in the articles showed Shapiro with a substantial lead.

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Haynes, The Dump Set to Close 12 StoresBusiness — 2dFamily-owned Haynes Furniture and The Dump are permanently closing all 12 stores across five states, ending a 128-year retail business. Liquidation sales have begun, and executive chairman E.J. Strelitz thanked generations of customers and employees while pledging support for workers during the transition.

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Machado urges Venezuela elections by July 2027Politics — 2dVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado called for presidential elections by July 2027, saying there is enough time to prepare for a democratic transition. She also urged greater transparency in the management of oil-sale proceeds overseen by the United States, amid differences over the pace of political change.

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Porsche Deliveries Fall 16%, China Drops 33% — 2dPorsche’s global deliveries fell 16% in the first nine months of 2026, with China down 33% and declines across other major regions amid weak demand and model-line transitions. The 911 remained a bright spot, rising 12%; the Cayenne was still Porsche’s best-selling model, while UK registrations increased despite the global downturn.

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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.

Richmond Council Candidates Outline PrioritiesPolitics — 6dRichmond city council candidates offered differing approaches to housing, development and city services, while several emphasized affordability, safety and responsible growth. Their questionnaire responses diverged on issues including the Cowichan Tribes ruling, developer fees, transit and use of city land for affordable housing.

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Bucks Fall to Timberwolves 116-97 in Preseason Opener — 6dThe Milwaukee Bucks opened preseason with a 116-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, struggling from 3-point range and allowing easy transition baskets. The game was an early test for new coach Taylor Jenkins and a reshaped Bucks roster after an offseason overhaul.

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City Councils Address Housing, Transit, Public SafetyPolitics — 5dCharlottesville City Council received updates on a shelter that had housed 112 people, with 14 moving to other housing, and on the housing authority’s requests for funding to purchase properties. The council also kept mid-April as its target for adopting the FY28 budget and discussed a 2027 legislative agenda covering housing, transportation, sustainability, tenant rights and land use.

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Salt & Straw sues Ruby Jewel over Tacolate productionBusiness — 6dSalt & Straw is suing Portland ice cream maker Ruby Jewel, alleging it plans to end a three-year agreement to produce the Tacolate before the contract expires in 2028. The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million and an order to continue production or allow time to transition to another manufacturer; the claims have not been ruled on, and Ruby Jewel has not yet responded in court.

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Iran Plans to Block Illegal Hormuz RoutesWorld — 4dAn adviser to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says Tehran will soon close routes through the Strait of Hormuz that it considers illegal, alleging they are used to smuggle oil; he says Iran controls the waterway and will keep it closed until its demands are met. The claim comes as data show regional crude exports have recently approached or exceeded prewar levels, though Iranian officials say far fewer vessels are transiting and tanker attacks and logistical constraints persist.

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Sarasota Pride Festival Plans October Street CelebrationLifestyle — 4dManatee Community Foundation’s leadership transition highlights stewardship and civic engagement, with local groups offering nonpartisan education on Florida ballot measures; Sarasota author John Capozzi has earned four more Florida Authors and Publishers Association awards. Other local events include the November Florida International Air Show in Punta Gorda and Sarasota’s free, all-ages Gulfcoast Pride Festival and Street Party on October 24.

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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.

Colorado Springs Leaders Discuss Space Command MoveWorld — 6dMore than 90 civic and business leaders from Colorado Springs visited Huntsville to strengthen cooperation as U.S. Space Command’s headquarters transition to Redstone Arsenal proceeds, with the two regions exploring how their space and missile-defense capabilities could support the Golden Dome initiative. Gen. Stephen Whiting praised the partnership for helping maintain the command’s mission during the move.

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Americans Expected to Fall Back November 1Weather — Oct 4, 2026Most Americans are scheduled to turn clocks back one hour on Nov. 1, 2026, while the UK and Ukraine make their seasonal changes earlier in October; Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time. The Sunday timing allows people and transit systems to adjust with less disruption, while efforts to end the twice-yearly clock change remain unresolved.

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Miami-Dade Approves First Fare Hike in 13 YearsTravel — 6dMiami-Dade commissioners voted 9-4 to raise bus and Metrorail fares from $2.25 to $2.75 starting Jan. 1, with the added revenue expected to preserve some routes and restore late-night service otherwise slated for cuts. Riders and advocates warned the increase will burden transit-dependent residents, while commissioners also directed the mayor to consider charging for the currently free Metromover.

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Tata Sons IPO may alter long-term group support — Sep 29, 2026S&P said Tuesday a Tata Sons listing and leadership transition would have no immediate group rating impact; Noel Tata has challenged Chandrasekaran's reappointment.

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Jared Kim S&P sees no quick rating hit from the IPO but the long term support changes still sound like a risk worth watching.

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

Episcopal Priest Says Jesus Transitioned After ResurrectionLifestyle — Sep 24, 2026Episcopal priest Flourish Klink said in a sermon that God is nonbinary and transgender, and suggested Jesus was assigned male at birth and “transitioned” after the resurrection. The remarks, delivered at a New York City service celebrating transgender joy, drew criticism from conservative Christian commentators, who disputed Klink’s interpretation of scripture.

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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Limits on Transgender Inmate Care — Sep 28, 2026In its 41st emergency Supreme Court application, the Trump administration seeks to enforce a BOP ban on hormone therapy and transition surgeries for transgender inmates.

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Elena Vasquez The government shouldn't spend taxpayer money on elective surgeries for inmates when basic care is already a stretch.

Ford Pro Offers 60-Month 0% Financing on Transit Vans — Sep 22, 2026Ford Pro offers 0% financing for 60 months on eligible 2026 Transit Van Low Roof models Sept. 16-30 via Ford Credit, at $16.67 per month per $1,000 financed.

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Jared Kim Sixty months is a long commitment even interest free, especially if the 2026 low roof models don't hold value well.

France Drafts UN Resolution to Reopen Hormuz — Sep 22, 2026France is drafting a U.N. resolution with the U.S. for an international mission to restore Hormuz shipping, through which roughly 20% of world oil transits.

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Chris Dalton France and the US teaming up on this resolution could work if enough other nations actually commit ships to the effort.

Angi names Michael Steib CEO to pursue AI and profitability — Sep 23, 2026Angi appointed Michael Steib CEO effective September 22, 2026, succeeding Jeff Kip, who will advise for a six-month transition.

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Maya Lindstrom Steib's digital background could finally help Angi make AI work for real customer value and steady profits.

Kings Send Four Players Down to Finalize Opening Roster — Sep 27, 2026The Kings finalized their opening roster by sending several players, including goaltender Erik Portillo, to AHL Ontario, while Kevin Fiala is set to begin the season on injured reserve. They open a transition year under new coach Peter Laviolette without longtime captain Anze Kopitar and will rely heavily on Adrian Kempe and Artemi Panarin to boost an offense that struggled last season.

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Bank Indonesia Holds Rate at 5.75% Amid Rupiah Risks — Sep 21, 2026Bank Indonesia kept the BI-Rate at 5.75% for a third straight meeting to shield the rupiah from external headwinds, with inflation near its target and growth prospects intact. Reports also note leadership transitions affecting policy emphasis as investors monitor rupiah stability amid oil-price moves and higher US yields.

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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.

Tanker Hit, Two Injured in Strait of HormuzWorld — Sep 18, 2026Multiple reports indicate a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile, with two crew members injured and the vessel continuing to its next port under its own power. Iran separately claimed a strike on the Trend oil tanker amid large domestic protests, as UKMTO noted ongoing security incidents with no environmental damage reported and the U.S. and allies continuing to escort vessels through the strait.

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