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“You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” — Amy Carmichael, Missionary to India, 1867–1951 — 11hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Nothing is original, so steal from many sources at once — 17hMakers frozen by originality fear get a short, illustrated stack for collecting influences, making daily, and sharing unfinished work without shame.

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Marcus Bell This approach to gathering ideas from everywhere feels practical for anyone stuck on starting a project.

Illinois Woman Reported Missing After Boyfriend Returns AloneWorld — 1dIllinois police are seeking public help to find 24-year-old Alyssa Smith, who disappeared after traveling to Chicago with her boyfriend, who returned home without her. Detectives are checking possible sightings, including in Grant Park; authorities have not accused her boyfriend of wrongdoing.

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Big Ten School’s China Partnership Raises New Surveillance Concerns — 19hWATCH: All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher th… — by Daily Caller News Foundation

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Phoenix Tests Autonomous Shuttles, Tallinn Runs Operator-FreeTech — 1dPhoenix Sky Harbor is testing driverless shuttles in its East Economy lot, with onboard attendants and a six-month pilot to gauge safety and passenger response. Separately, Estonia’s Auve Tech has begun operating airport shuttles at Tallinn without onboard safety operators, transporting workers and equipment on fixed routes after extensive testing and regulatory approval.

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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.

Water Rates Rose 62 Percent Over Decade Advocacy Group Reports — 3dAmericans are drowning in water bills as the cost of one thing they cannot live without continues to climb.

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“You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” — Amy Carmichael, Missionary to India, 1867–1951 — Oct 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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EU Considers Broader Levy to Tax Big TechTech — 2dFT: Brussels weighs broadening CORE so firms with over €100m EU revenue pay an annual levy, seeking more from Apple, Google and Meta without a pure digital tax.

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Caleb Flynn Sentenced to Life Without Parole — 6dFormer “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn was convicted of murdering his wife, Ashley, and related charges after prosecutors argued he staged a burglary to cover up the shooting. As he awaits sentencing, prosecutors are seeking life without parole, while his attorneys argue for parole eligibility and say Flynn maintains his innocence and plans to appeal.

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Islanders Beat Blackhawks 4-1 — 1dChicago visits the Islanders looking for a second straight win after beating St. Louis, while New York seeks to rebound from a loss to the Rangers. The Islanders will be without defenseman Alexander Romanov for six to eight months after he tore his ACL, with Scott Mayfield expected to return to the lineup.

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US Treasury warns foreign banks of Iran sanctions — 3dOn Oct. 6, 2026 U.S. Treasury warned foreign banks they can face sanctions without notice for any dealings with Iranian institutions and must cut those ties at once.

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Dana Whitfield This pressure on foreign banks should make it much harder for Iran to keep moving money around undetected.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

“Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished.” — Dean Koontz, A Big Little Life — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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IPCC Deadlock Risks Missing 2028 Climate TalksEnvironment — 2dThe IPCC’s member states remain deadlocked over when to publish its next climate assessment, with disagreements reflecting broader tensions over how climate action and its costs should be shared. If the reports are delayed, governments could enter 2028 UN climate talks without an up-to-date scientific consensus to guide decisions.

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Supreme Court to review policy requiring immigrant detention without bond hearings — Oct 1, 2026Supreme Court will review Trump policy detaining immigrants without bond hearings; case centers on a Brazilian held after about two decades in the U.S. amid a circuit split.

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Jared Kim The Supreme Court should back the policy to keep enforcement consistent across circuits instead of letting judges override it.

Nurse's Overtime Goal Lifts Sharks Past Blues 3-2 — 13hDarnell Nurse scored 1:03 into overtime to lift the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 road win over the St. Louis Blues, extending San Jose’s unbeaten run in overtime to three victories. Tyler Toffoli and Collin Graf also scored for the Sharks, who won without injured captain Macklin Celebrini, while the Blues’ third straight loss left them 1-2-1.

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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.

Army Study Finds ICE Shock Gloves Cause Pain — 2dAn October 2024 Army study found ICE shock gloves caused intense pain and instant compliance; ICE then bought 6,000 pairs for $16.7 million without a health-safety evaluation.

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Ohio State Lists Six Players Questionable for Maryland — 1dOhio State could be without starting wide receivers Devin McCuin and Brandon Inniss, as well as right tackle Phillip Daniels, for its game against Maryland; all three are listed as questionable. The injury report also lists several other Buckeyes as questionable or out, while nickelback Jay Timmons has been cleared to play.

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Laotian Freed From Eswatini Prison Year After US Deportation — 4dLaotian Phone Chomsavanh was released Sunday from Eswatini's Matsapha prison after more than a year without charges following 2025 U.S. deportation, his lawyer said.

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Elena Vasquez Glad he is free now but that lost year cannot be given back.

Norway Plans Temporary Restrictions on AI Glasses in Parks and Schools — 4dOn Oct. 5, 2026, Norway planned temporary AI-glasses limits in parks, schools and gyms; minister Torgeir Micaelsen warned of filming without people's knowledge.

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Rachel Meyers Norway's move to limit AI glasses in schools and parks is a smart step to protect people's privacy from secret recordings.

Georgia Teen Charged Over Alleged Self-Written School ThreatWorld — 1dA 17-year-old Southeast Whitfield High School student was arrested and charged with terroristic threats after investigators said she wrote a bathroom message warning of a school shooting—the threat she had initially reported. Authorities said they did not consider the threat credible; police increased their campus presence as a precaution, and the school day continued without disruption.

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Injured Aaron Judge Misses Yankees’ ALDS — 2dThe Yankees are trying to stay alive in the ALDS without Aaron Judge, sidelined by a calf strain; GM Brian Cashman said Judge was not physically able to make the roster. His latest absence renews concerns about his injury history and future workload, while a possible late-series roster workaround remains speculative and would depend on his health.

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Supreme Court declines Michigan students’ appeal over ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts — 4dOn Oct. 5, 2026, the Supreme Court declined without explanation to hear a Michigan appeal over a school ban on “Let’s Go Brandon” sweatshirts, leaving the district’s win in place.

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Priya Raman Declining to hear the case leaves schools with too much power to pick which messages kids can wear.

Secretary Rubio Describes Passport System Without Forms or Appointments — Sep 29, 2026Secretary Rubio describes a passport application system without printed forms, drugstore photos, appointments, lines or paid middlemen. The clip is spreading for its focus on direct access to a basic government service. @StateDept

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Woman Killed in Harrisburg ShootingWorld — 4dA woman was fatally shot early Monday in Harrisburg; police said the shooting occurred on Mulberry Street, though she was found on Hillside Road. An 18-year-old, Juel Diaz, was later charged with homicide and carrying a firearm without a concealed-carry license.

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