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Amro Warns Asia Faces AI Correction Risks — 2dAMRO's Oct. 5, 2026 report warns Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Korea face AI correction risks after driving two-thirds of global AI-related trade growth; 2026 growth held at 4.1%.

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Marcus Bell Those countries need to diversify now instead of counting on continued AI export gains.

Vape clerks charged after investigators link sales to two Ole Miss deaths — 5dTwo vape store clerks in Oxford, Mississippi, are facing federal drug charges. Investigators allege they traced purchases made by two University of Mississippi students before thei… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Shanahan Set to Pass Walsh as 49ers Longest-Serving Coach vs Broncos — 4dKyle Shanahan is set to surpass Bill Walsh as the 49ers’ most tenured head coach, reaching the franchise milestone in his 10th season when San Francisco faces Denver. The matchup carries a family connection: Shanahan’s father, Mike, coached the Broncos to two Super Bowl titles; Kyle has led the 49ers to two Super Bowl appearances but has yet to win a championship.

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Chattogram Expressway's Nine Ramps Remain UnopenedWeather — 4dRoad access and traffic conditions are changing in several places: Chattogram’s elevated expressway remains underused because none of its nine ramps is open, while temporary speed restrictions were imposed on a Baku airport road in rainy weather. In Jefferson City, new medians will remove westbound direct access to several businesses, and in Saskatoon, a ramp will face a brief closure followed by two weeks of restricted traffic for slope repairs.

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UK universities see 14% rise in antisemitic incidents, report finds — Sep 29, 2026The Community Security Trust recorded 95 antisemitic incidents involving UK universities in 2025/26, up 14% from the prior year and nearly 80% above 2022/23, though below the 272 reported in 2023/24. Most involved abuse, while the two-year report also logged six assaults, two incidents of extreme violence and 16 incidents attributed to university staff; the CST said Jewish students and staff continue to face a serious campus problem.

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Chris Dalton Staff members involved in any of these cases should face immediate investigation and discipline.

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.

China keeps ownership as loaned pandas head to Atlanta — Sep 26, 2026Xi announces two giant pandas for Zoo Atlanta within days under a 10-year lease. Beijing retains title, a fact the 1972 crowds never faced and visitors still rarely see.

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Maya Lindstrom It's good Atlanta gets the pandas, but China holding title the whole time shows it's still their property.

Women's, Girls Soccer Matchups Span Colleges, SchoolsSports — Sep 27, 2026Kenyon’s women’s soccer team scored four goals against Bluffton, while Le Moyne previewed two upcoming conference matches and Vermont shared a women’s soccer update. In high school soccer, PEM was set to face St. Charles/Lewiston-Altura in a section showdown.

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EU Faces Backlash Over Delisting Two Russian Billionaires — Sep 23, 2026The EU lifted asset freezes and travel bans on Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman after French pressure, while renewing broader Russia sanctions for three years. The move, opposed by Ukraine and criticized by Baltic states as a damaging precedent that could weaken pressure on Moscow, has prompted Estonia and Latvia to maintain their own sanctions on the two men.

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Grand Forks Driver Faces Three Attempted-Murder Counts — Sep 21, 2026Ian Schneeweis was arrested in Grand Forks and faces three counts of attempted murder after police say his car struck two pedestrians, another vehicle and an apartment building entrance before he fled on foot. The pedestrians suffered non-life-threatening injuries; the charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.

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Phillies Clinch Berth, Face Braves in Wild-Card Series — Sep 26, 2026With their playoff berth in jeopardy, the Phillies turned to Aaron Nola to start against Tampa Bay on just two days’ rest, despite his recent 88-pitch outing. Nola is expected to offer only a few innings, leaving a struggling bullpen to cover much of the game as Philadelphia tries to protect its narrow lead over Arizona, which holds the tiebreaker.

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PWHL Plans First All-Star Tournament in Toronto — Sep 24, 2026The PWHL will stage its first All-Star tournament on March 7, 2027, at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, featuring Canada, U.S., international and rookie teams in a fast-paced 3-on-3 competition. Teams will play a round robin, with the top team advancing directly to the final and the next two facing off in a semifinal.

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Derek Foss The 3-on-3 format should make for some exciting action, and putting it in Toronto feels like a smart choice for the first one.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

League-leading Nashville beats Toronto FC 2-0 — Sep 24, 2026Short-handed Toronto FC, four points outside the Eastern Conference playoff places, faced league-leading Nashville SC, which had already clinched a postseason berth and was unbeaten at home. Nashville took an early lead through Hany Mukhtar as Toronto sought to halt a two-game losing streak.

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Arizona Teen Found Safe; Parents Face ChargesWorld — Sep 23, 2026A 15-year-old Arizona boy reported missing was found safe after authorities said he had been confined in a padlocked room in an RV without running water, a restroom or air conditioning. His mother and stepfather were arrested on child-abuse charges, and his two younger siblings were placed in state custody after investigators found unsafe living conditions.

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Canadian Retailers Expand Stores, Products, Digital StrategiesLifestyle — Sep 18, 2026Empire Company Limited is advancing its online grocery strategy by combining Voilà delivery with third‑party platforms to speed growth while improving cost efficiency, leveraging integrated customer data and loyalty programs. Flight Centre Canada is expanding its footprint with two new stores in Toronto and North Vancouver, pairing face-to-face travel advice with digital booking options.

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SUV Driver Faces Murder Allegations in Bus Crash — Sep 16, 2026A Chatsworth crash left two people dead and six injured after an SUV struck a Metro bus, with the driver under arrest on suspicion of murder as investigators probe reckless driving, a red-light violation and possible DUI. The incident occurred ahead of an NBC helicopter crash at the scene that killed three others, and authorities later identified two bus victims while continuing the investigation.

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Athletics Rally From Six-Run Deficit, Beat Angels — Sep 22, 2026The Oakland Athletics erased a six-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 in West Sacramento, powered by Carlos Cortes’ pinch-hit RBI triple and a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth, with Zack Gelof adding a later two-run blast. The win, part of a bid to end the season on a high note and avoid a 100-loss campaign, comes as the A’s face a six-game finale slate against the Angels and seek strong performances from pitchers and position players alike.

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Josh Jacobs Pleads No Contest to Battery Charge, Faces NFL Review — Sep 10, 2026Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges from a May incident and has appeared in multiple court sessions, with one report noting a no-contest plea as the legal process moves forward. He remains on the NFL’s commissioner’s exempt list and could face a multi-game, unpaid suspension before potentially returning to play ahead of the Packers’ season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Chris Dalton A multi-game ban would hurt the Packers right before they play the Vikings. Jacobs should have handled whatever happened back in May better.

ECB Officials Back October Hike as RBA Faces Split Bank Forecasts — Sep 10, 2026Australian markets may face further tightening as Citi predicts two 25bp RBA hikes in 2026, lifting the cash rate to 4.85% and highlighting inflation, a tight labor market and housing costs as key risks. European Central Bank officials continue to signal further tightening with a potential move as soon as October as inflation remains above target, with decisions described as meeting-by-meeting and data-dependent.

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Tom Gallagher Citi's forecast for two RBA hikes seems reasonable with the tight labor market still pushing up wages.

Daycare Owner Charged in Toddler-Biting Incident — Sep 18, 2026Texas daycare owner Jennifer Ann Garrett is jailed on a third-degree felony charge for allegedly restraining two 2-year-olds on the playground and forcing one child to bite the other at Gracious Beginnings Day Care in Hubbard; authorities say video evidence supports the claim and the case is under investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services. If convicted, Garrett faces up to 10 years in prison, with multiple outlets reporting on the incident and ongoing inquiries into the day care’s practices.

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CBP Officer Convicted of Using Gun and Badge to Assault Four Women — Sep 17, 2026A Customs and Border Protection officer, Luis Uribe, was convicted on 11 counts for raping and robbing four Chinese-descended women who were sex workers in Chicago’s suburbs in 2022, using his badge and a government gun and now faces a mandatory minimum of seven years to life in federal prison. The two-week trial heard prosecutorial emphasis on the victims’ credibility despite defense assertions, with Uribe offering minimized claims in court before the verdict was read.

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Delaware Set for First SEC Game at VanderbiltSports — Sep 9, 2026Delaware, in its first season at the FBS and 1-0 after beating Merrimack, heads to Nashville to face a Vanderbilt squad that is also 1-0 after a win over Austin Peay. Vanderbilt, who used a two-quarterback system in the win and is weighing the best formula under coach Clark Lea, will try to handle a Delaware team eager to test itself against an SEC opponent for the first time in this series.

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Portland Podiatrist Sentenced for Abusing 13 PatientsHealth — Sep 11, 2026A Portland podiatrist, Brian Bowen, was convicted of first‑degree sexual abuse and, after pleading guilty to 10 misdemeanor counts and two counts of sexual abuse by fraudulent representation for 13 patients, was sentenced to 100 months in prison. He also must register as a sex offender and face years of post‑prison supervision under Oregon’s 2023 law that criminalizes sexual contact with a patient falsely claimed to serve medical purposes.

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Kenai Peninsula Students Post Steady Math and Reading Gains — Sep 18, 2026In Washington, D.C., prosecutors and defense rest in the Trayon White trial as a driver faces rape allegations; in Alaska, Kenai Peninsula students show slow but steady gains in math and reading while the assembly advances weather-modification bills. A CNBC segment previews the week ahead in business, and in Aiken, South Carolina, a weekend slate of events includes a rummage sale, vendor fair, film screenings, a STEM festival, and church gatherings; in Seward, Alaska, five candidates vie for two city council seats as teachers and staff negotiate a new contract.

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Former Bank Manager Pleads Guilty to $335,000 Customer Theft — Sep 10, 2026A former Northern Kentucky bank manager, Reagan France of Home Savings Bank in Ludlow, pleaded guilty to bank fraud, theft by a bank employee and aggravated identity theft for embezzling about $335,000 from more than 20 customer accounts—including two nonprofits—between 2022 and 2024, using other employees’ credentials and forged withdrawal slips. She resigned at the end of 2024, faces restitution and a sentencing hearing set for January 13, 2027.

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