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Massive Elk Smashes Car Window in Viral Colorado Encounter — Oct 1, 2026A massive bull elk in Estes Park, Colorado, gave a parked Honda an unexpected makeover when it used its antlers to smash through one of the vehicle's windows. Video of the encounte… — by Andrew Powell

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Tom Gallagher That elk probably saw its reflection in the window and thought it was another bull. They get territorial fast around Estes Park.

Bull elk shatters car windows during fall rut in Colorado and Canada — Sep 30, 2026A bull elk known locally as “Crash” or “Smash” rammed a Honda and shattered its rear window near a golf course in Estes Park, Colorado, during mating season. The incident highlights the risks of approaching elk during the rut, when bulls can act aggressively while competing for mates.

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House Votes to Push Penny Toward History With New Cash-Rounding Rules — Sep 15, 2026The penny’s days as a regularly produced U.S. coin could be coming to an end for good after the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at ending its production and est… — by Andrew Powell

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Nicole Hardy I always keep a few pennies in my wallet for exact change at the store. This move feels like it will inconvenience regular shoppers without much real savings.

167,639 Pounds of Meat Recalled Over Counterfeit USDA Inspection Marks — Sep 23, 2026The USDA warns that about 167,639 pounds of Star Meat Delivery products—pork, beef and goat—were produced without federal inspection and bear false inspection marks (EST 1363), shipped to A&D Foods in Georgia for nationwide distribution, and should be discarded or returned. No illnesses have been reported, but officials say these products could pose safety risks and are continuing the investigation for additional affected items.

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Ares, PSP Establish $2.4B U.S. Logistics JV — Sep 16, 2026Ares Management and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board have launched a joint venture to invest up to $2.4 billion in U.S. logistics real estate, starting with a 5.2 million-square-foot seed portfolio of 14 properties in California, Texas, and New Jersey, with Marq Logistics leading sourcing and asset management. The venture combines Ares' real estate platform and PSP Investments' capital to target cash-flowing assets in high-growth markets amid growing demand from onshoring, digital infrastructure expansion, and e-commerce.

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Tom Gallagher Starting with 5 million square feet already leased is a safer bet than chasing new builds in a crowded market.

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.

Mariners’ 15 Arbitration Salaries Projected at $58.3M — 5dSeattle’s 2027 arbitration-eligible players are projected to cost about $54.4 million, excluding Bryce Miller, with Logan Gilbert leading at $15.4 million; those estimates are not settled contracts or simply new payroll costs. The figures sharpen questions about the Mariners’ spending flexibility, while Gilbert’s projected salary is cited as a reason to keep rather than trade the established starter.

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Trump aide Harp reportedly devoted to pastor — Sep 29, 2026Natalie Harp’s estranged brother says she attended Pastor David Jeremiah’s sermons from her teens and later worked at his church with their mother, before becoming a devoted aide to President Donald Trump. Jeremiah was among pastors who met with Trump during his 2016 campaign to build evangelical support; the accounts do not establish a direct link between Harp’s church ties and her relationship with Trump.

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Klitschko Seeks Temporary Guardianship of Daughter’s Estate — Sep 28, 2026Wladimir Klitschko has asked a California court to appoint him temporary guardian of daughter Kaya’s estate so he can manage her inheritance from Hayden Panettiere. His filing says the estate needs protection amid an ongoing investigation, reports that federal agents removed property, and concerns about unauthorized access to Panettiere’s home and belongings.

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RH Opens First Freestanding Estates Gallery in Greenwich — Sep 18, 2026RH launches its first freestanding RH Estates Gallery in Greenwich, marking the North American debut of the RH Estates concept and signaling a global expansion plan with a second location in Los Angeles by 2027 and additional galleries planned. The Greenwich space integrates hospitality through Cucina Angelina and aims to create an RH Ecosystem that blends luxury design, dining, and immersive residential experiences.

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OPay Files for Estimated $500 Million NYSE IPOFinance — 14hOPay filed for a NYSE IPO under OPAY, estimates up to $500M; Bloomberg said it sought a $4B valuation, double its 2021 $2B mark, after H1 revenue more than doubled.

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US Wholesale Inventories Rise 0.5% but Miss Revised EstimateBusiness — 1dU.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.5% in August to $964.2 billion, missing the 0.7% estimate, for a seventh straight monthly increase.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

JLL Arranges Real Estate Deals Across U.S.Business — 4dJLL arranged several U.S. commercial real estate transactions: the sale of a 166,393-square-foot, 96%-leased office building in Virginia’s Tysons area, hotel refinancing in Seattle, and financing for an industrial development in New Jersey. It also secured refinancing for a 250-unit Huntsville apartment community and $100 million in bridge financing for two newly completed Florida apartment properties.

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Kansas Establishes Annual Law Enforcement Memorial DayPolitics — 3dKansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed an executive order establishing an annual Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Day on the first Friday of May, with flags flown at half-staff and ceremonies honoring officers killed in the line of duty. The first observance will be in 2027, offering communities and families a chance to remember fallen officers and their service.

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Barclays Upgrades Estée Lauder, Raises Target to $108Finance — 5dBarclays upgraded Estée Lauder to Overweight and raised its price target to $108 from $97, citing stronger, more geographically balanced sales and expectations that operating changes will improve margins while supporting reinvestment. The stock rose 2.2% in premarket trading after the upgrade.

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Zach Bryan Reportedly Buys $18.25M Tennessee EstateMusic — 4dZach Bryan reportedly bought a nearly 40-acre estate near Franklin, Tennessee, for $18.25 million. The property includes a four-bedroom home and a larger entertainment barn with guest suites and a professional recording studio.

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Parton Estate Alleges Barbed-Wire Effort to Dodge Service — 3dDolly Parton's estate told a Nashville court Bryan Seaver put barbed wire and caution tape on his porch while process servers tried three times to serve him ahead of an Oct. 9 hearing.

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Estranged wife backs Ken Paxton’s GOP ticket — 6dAngela Paxton’s Oct. 3 ad backs the “Republican ticket” without naming estranged husband Ken Paxton; a same-day NYT/Siena poll showed Talarico up 6 points.

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Sam Okafor Even with that support, Talarico leading by six points shows Paxton still has ground to make up.

Real Estate Executive Urges California Changes to Retain Businesses — Oct 1, 2026Real estate executive Mauricio Umansky is calling for changes to California's business climate, saying companies need greater confidence to invest and expand in the state. Accordin… — by Andrew Powell

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Rachel Meyers Umansky makes a fair point about business confidence, but fixing housing costs and crime would help retain jobs just as much.

Stifel Cuts Scotts Miracle-Gro Target to $75Finance — Sep 28, 2026Stifel cut its price target on Scotts Miracle-Gro to $75 but maintained a buy rating; analysts overall remain moderately bullish, and the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat expectations. Shares have recently fallen sharply, though GuruFocus estimates they trade below its fair-value estimate while warning of financial-strength and business risks.

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Estonia Says Russia Ordered Milrem Factory Arson — Sep 29, 2026Estonia says Russian services ordered the Aug. 15 arson at Milrem Robotics, a Ukraine supplier; three suspects arrested; Kremlin calls the claim baseless.

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Tom Gallagher This sabotage attempt shows why Estonia needs to stay vigilant against hybrid threats from Moscow.

Zacks Cuts NVR Estimates, Downgrades NexxenBusiness — Sep 23, 2026Zacks Research cut NVR’s third-quarter and fourth-quarter 2026 earnings forecasts and rates the homebuilder a strong sell, while the broader analyst consensus remains hold. The firm also downgraded Nexxen International from strong buy to hold, despite recent quarterly results beating estimates and most other analysts maintaining buy or outperform ratings.

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Vatican Document Urges Catholics to Esteem Other Faiths — Sep 16, 2026The Vatican, in its document A Journey of Hope, urges Catholics to esteem other religions and discourages proselytism, framing interreligious dialogue as central to the Church’s mission amid ongoing concerns about internal scandal. Pope Leo XIV further emphasizes Gaudium et Spes’ call to recognize the growing interdependence of people as a resource and warns against reducing human relationships to virtual or algorithm-driven interactions, advocating deeper personal connection.

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CBO Estimates $38 Billion Spent on Iran War With Monthly Costs Rising — Sep 15, 2026The Congressional Budget Office and related analyses estimate the Iran war has cost about $38 billion in direct outlays through the first five to six months, with ongoing monthly costs of roughly $2–3 billion and a rebuilding timeline of at least five years for depleted munitions stockpiles. Reports from the Pentagon’s inspector general and other officials also warn of inventory shortfalls and industrial bottlenecks, potential inflationary effects, and casualties, including 11 service members killed and dozens wounded, underscoring the broader financial and human toll of the conflict.

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Toyota estimates $6.4B yearly automation spend for 400,000 robots — Sep 18, 2026Toyota estimates about $6.4B a year from 2028 for automation, with roughly 400,000 robots that could be deployed across its factories, group and suppliers.

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Priya Raman Smaller suppliers will have trouble matching that kind of robot rollout even if Toyota helps them with the technology.