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Trump Urges Debate in Deadlocked Texas Senate Race — 1dKen Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign has gained support from Republicans who voted to impeach him, while President Trump is publicly urging his opponent, James Talarico, to debate him. The contest is part of a broader midterm fight for control of the Senate.

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How US Export Controls Left $70,000,000,000 On The Table For Huawei1 source — 1dAmerican export controls on advanced semiconductors have been in effect for four years. That’s long enough to actually evaluate what they’ve accomplished. Looking back, the goal was to deny China the hardware it needed to compete at the frontier of artificial intelligence.

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Descartes Introduces AI Agent Control PlaneTech — 3dDescartes Systems Group introduced an Agent Control Plane built on its Global Logistics Network to coordinate AI agents across supply-chain applications and trading partners, aiming to automate multistep workflows and reduce manual handoffs while enforcing customer-set guardrails, approvals and human oversight. A forum demonstration showed agents handling tasks across multiple companies and products but escalating consequential compliance and transportation decisions to people.

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Former Official Ties NIH Grant to Tension With Russ Vought — 22hAbout a month before the White House considered an executive order giving it greater control over the National Institutes of Health, outside experts close to the administration lea… — by Daily Caller News Foundation

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Trio Wins Nobel Medicine Prize for Optogenetics — 4dThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for discoveries behind optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control activity in individual nerve cells and study the brain.

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Rachel Meyers Optogenetics could finally help us understand and treat brain disorders at the cellular level.

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.

Governors Take On Power Companies Over Who Controls Your Electric Bill — 1dGovernors whose states share the nation's largest power grid will meet Thursday in Chicago — as critics say the grid's members kept most decision-making power.

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Nicole Hardy Power companies keeping control of the grid just means higher costs with less accountability for users.

İzmir Mayor Joins AKP, Shifting Mayoral Control — 2dIzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay joined Erdoğan’s AKP on Oct. 7, 2026, giving the ruling party the mayoralty of Turkey’s third-largest city, a seat it had never won at the ballot box.

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Colorado air traffic controller paramotors to work — Oct 1, 2026A Colorado air traffic controller has made his commute to Pueblo Memorial Airport an aerial adventure, using a motorized paraglider to fly from home about once a week. After coordinating with the control tower and receiving permission to land, Jake Hutzler says the roughly 20-minute trip is less convenient than driving but far more enjoyable.

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Poll: Most Americans Say AI Develops Too Fast — 1dA new poll finds that most Americans believe AI is developing too quickly, and about 8 in 10 want the government to prioritize keeping it under human control and protecting workers. Concern crosses party lines, though Americans have little confidence in either party’s ability to manage AI; separately, New York City officials are pressing AI companies for accountability as they consider new safety rules.

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Trump rallies in Texas for Paxton Senate bid — 3dPresident Donald Trump is rallying in San Antonio for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton as polls show a competitive Texas race and Democrats seek to make gains in the traditionally Republican state. The visit aims to energize GOP voters and retain support among independents and Hispanic voters, with the contest carrying broader stakes for control of Congress and Trump’s agenda.

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Gaza Ceasefire Holds but Trump Plan Stalls Over Disarmament Dispute — 3dA year after the Oct. 10, 2025 Trump-plan ceasefire, Hamas has not disarmed, Israel controls about two-thirds of Gaza, and reconstruction has barely begun.

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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.

US official says orbital weapons deployed as other nations' systems stay hidden — 3dU.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the United States has deployed on-orbit space control weapons; he did not name the systems.

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Dana Whitfield It's alarming the US admits to orbital weapons while rivals hide theirs, risking an unchecked arms race that could cripple global satellite networks.

Gun Control Groups Cite Firearm Suits in Supreme Court Climate Brief — 2dAnti-Second Amendment groups got involved in a landmark climate case months before the first lawyer entered the Supreme Court's chambers to deliver oral arguments in Suncor Energy v. Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County.

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Investment Sector Lists Analyst Jobs, 2027 InternshipBusiness — 2dOpenings span equity research, venture-capital investing and portfolio operations: micro1 seeks experienced analysts for financial modeling and valuation, Michigan Capital Network offers a 2027 startup-investing internship, and Accenture is hiring for investment-support work in Poland. The roles range from research and deal evaluation to fund controls, NAV validation and operational support.

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Vacant Homes Catch Fire Across CitiesWeather — 4dFires broke out at vacant or abandoned homes in Knoxville, Syracuse and Fort Wayne, prompting road closures and, in Syracuse, firefighters to battle from outside after dangerous conditions and partial collapse. A separate fire at a Columbia mobile home was brought under control, with the cause and any injuries still unknown.

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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.

Pest Firms Highlight Prevention Guidance Across Oklahoma, WisconsinBusiness — 2dPest-control companies in Oklahoma and Wisconsin recommend inspections, sealing entry points, managing moisture, and tailored prevention plans to limit seasonal infestations in homes and businesses. They warn that pests including rodents, termites, ants, mosquitoes, and bed bugs can threaten property and health, and promote ongoing, environmentally conscious treatments.

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Iran Plans to Block Illegal Hormuz RoutesWorld — 1dAn 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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China Seeks Copper Guarantees for Anglo-Teck Merger — Oct 2, 2026China's SAMR seeks copper concentrate supply guarantees, including trader volumes, as condition for the $54B Anglo-Teck merger that would control ~5% of global copper.

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Maya Lindstrom Requiring guarantees on trader volumes too will probably just delay the deal and raise costs for everyone downstream.

How to do a pull-upLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For anyone who can hang from a bar and wants a first strict rep with full control.

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Derek Foss The advice on keeping elbows tight during the pull makes a big difference, though I needed extra core bracing to avoid swinging at the bottom.