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Category 3 Isaias Nears Alabama-Florida Coast — 5dThe National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad low-pressure area that may form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, with development expected to be slow and a 30% chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm within seven days. It is too early to assess possible Gulf Coast impacts; if a storm forms, it would be named Isaias, in a season that has yet to produce an Atlantic hurricane.

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Thailand Inflation Rises 2.82%, Below Forecast, Within TargetFinance — 5dThailand’s inflation accelerated to 2.82% in September from 2.53% in August, driven by higher fuel and food prices, but remained below forecasts and within the central bank’s 1%–3% target. Officials expect inflation to rise further in the fourth quarter; flooding is expected to have a modest impact, while core inflation reached 1.50%.

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Report Details Biden DOJ Response to Parents at School Board Meetings1 source — 3dThe Department of Justice on Monday released a comprehensive report detailing how the Biden administration weaponized systems of government to silence parents from speaking out about obstructions of justice they experienced within the educational establishment.

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Vallejo Shootings, Crash Leave Two Dead, Two InjuredWorld — 3dTwo shootings and a fatal car crash in Vallejo within about 30 minutes Tuesday morning left two people dead and two injured, including one shooting victim in critical condition. Police are investigating all three incidents and have not confirmed any connection between them; the crash is not believed to be related to the shootings.

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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.

Brink’s Wins UK CMA Backing for Planned NCR Atleos DealBusiness — 1dThe U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has accepted in principle Brink’s proposal to sell NoteMachine/TestLink UK to address competition concerns over its planned acquisition of NCR Atleos, avoiding a Phase 2 review if the divestiture is completed. Brink’s says the deal remains on track to close in early 2027 and maintains its expectation of $200 million in annual cost synergies within three years of closing.

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State Fair Extends Free Student Tickets to WeekendsLifestyle — 3dThe State Fair of Texas has expanded free admission tickets for pre-K through eighth-grade students in participating districts within 100 miles of Fair Park, making them valid any day—including weekends—through Oct. 18. The change follows early-fair bad weather and requests for more flexibility; parents can get $5 off admission online.

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China to Send Pandas to Atlanta Within Days — Sep 24, 2026Xi Jinping said two pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, will arrive at Zoo Atlanta within days, calling them a symbol of friendship during his White House visit with Trump.

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Rachel Meyers Pandas as a friendship symbol fits after the Xi and Trump meeting, though I wonder how long the goodwill will last.

Antonelli could clinch F1 title in Austin — 5dKimi Antonelli’s 84-point lead puts the 2026 Formula One title within reach as early as the U.S. Grand Prix, though he cannot clinch in Singapore and Lewis Hamilton remains mathematically in contention. Mercedes’ reliability failures could still reshape the race, while Martin Brundle questioned Toto Wolff’s neutrality without alleging favoritism; former Ferrari driver René Arnoux predicted Antonelli would win the championship.

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Report details Combs receiving massages and contraband access in prison — Sep 30, 2026An NBC News investigation, citing four inmates and reviewing photos and video, alleges Sean “Diddy” Combs has paid other prisoners for services and had access to contraband phones, a tablet, alcohol and other privileges at Fort Dix. His spokesperson disputes the “privileged” framing, saying Combs is serving his sentence within the rules and awaiting a decision on his appeal.

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Tom Gallagher His spokesperson claims everything is by the book, but paying other prisoners still sounds like special treatment.

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.

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

Niall Harbison rescues Skye, found immobile and covered in thousands of fleas — Sep 24, 2026Niall Harbison found Skye unable to move beneath thousands of fleas. Within 48 hours she was taking steps, and he said even he was stunned at her progress.

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Armani heirs weigh 15% stake sale to LVMH, L’Oréal and EssilorLuxottica — Sep 27, 2026Armani heirs must sell a 15% stake within 18 months per Giorgio Armani’s will; preferred buyers are LVMH, L’Oréal and EssilorLuxottica. CEO says it need not go to one investor.

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Derek Foss Spreading the stake among multiple buyers could keep Armani more independent than selling it all to LVMH.

Seahawks’ Smith-Njigba Leads NFL With 405 Yards — Oct 1, 2026Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the NFL with 405 yards and six touchdowns through three games, putting him on a historic pace and within one game of matching Randy Moss’ record for opening a season with 100 yards and a touchdown in four straight contests. Seattle is deliberately funneling nearly half its receiving production through Smith-Njigba, whose dominant play has drawn praise from teammates and coaches.

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Eight Killed, One Injured in Foshan Factory Fire — Sep 21, 2026Foshan textile factory fire kills eight and injures one; 63 evacuated as crews extinguish blaze within an hour.

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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.

Mumps Outbreak Reaches 14 Confirmed Cases at SDSU — Sep 29, 2026A mumps outbreak within San Diego State’s football program has grown to 14 confirmed cases and one probable case as the Aztecs prepare to open Pac-12 play against Texas State. The team’s availability report lists 32 players, including 17 who are doubtful or out, while coach Sean Lewis has declined to discuss individual cases, citing privacy laws.

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China Expands Surveillance Capabilities Near Key US Base in Africa — Sep 21, 2026China has expanded communications and surveillance capabilities at its military base in Djibouti, placing new infrastructure within roughly six miles of a major U.S. installation,… — by Andrew Powell

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Jared Kim China is simply securing its supply routes, but six miles away still feels far too close for comfort.

Equinox Gold Targets 2 Million Ounces AnnuallyBusiness — Sep 27, 2026Equinox Gold aims to reach about 2 million ounces of annual gold production within three to five years, growing from roughly 1.1 million ounces on a full-year 2026 pro forma basis. The company plans to build projects sequentially, fund expansion through operations, and pursue organic growth through mine development and exploration while prioritizing debt reduction and execution over further acquisitions.

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Goldman Sachs Raises $11.7B for Private Equity — Sep 15, 2026Goldman Sachs closed its $9.6B flagship PE fund on the 15th within an $11.7B raise, with more than one-third already invested.

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Marcus Bell Focusing on tech financials and healthcare should help hit that 750 billion assets target by 2030.

Astronomers Confirm Youngest Known Planet Under One Million YearsScience — Sep 24, 2026Astronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b, a planet less than a million years old and the youngest known, still forming within the gas-and-dust disk around its star about 450 light-years away. The discovery, made by combining telescope observations, may offer a rare view of how planets form.

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Entain holds 2026 guidance despite Brazil betting ban — Sep 28, 2026Entain maintained its 2026 underlying EBITDA guidance of £910 million to £960 million and margin target of 21% to 22% after Brazil provisionally suspended online betting and gaming, but expects results toward the lower end of those ranges if the restriction lasts through year-end. The company now forecasts online net gaming revenue growth of 4% to 6% including Brazil, while growth excluding Brazil remains on track for the top of its 5% to 7% target; the measure requires congressional approval within 120 days.

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Marcus Bell Brazil's ban might drag them down to the lower guidance if Congress doesn't act fast.

AlphaPepe Presale Raises $2.8 Million, Passes 12,000 HoldersTech — Sep 26, 2026AlphaPepe’s presale has raised more than $2.8 million and surpassed 12,000 holders, while its team says a fifth exchange partnership will be announced within two weeks; a separate report says Stage 20 sold out and Stage 21 opened. Other coverage highlights a broader crypto-market rally, with market capitalization near $2.98 trillion and gains in DeFi alongside strong ETF inflows.

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Pakistan Plans Bigger China Swap, Awaits US Decision — Sep 17, 2026Pakistan will seek a bigger China yuan swap in 2027 after fully drawing 30 billion yuan, Aurangzeb said, while awaiting a U.S. decision within two months on a $10 billion facility.

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Rachel Meyers Relying on these external lines keeps reserves afloat but does little to fix underlying fiscal problems over time.

US Plans First Deep-Sea Mining Permits Within Months — Sep 14, 2026The Trump administration, via Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, is moving toward issuing the first deep-sea mining permits within months to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese from seabed nodules, with The Metals Company USA leading the most advanced application and NOAA coordination underway. The push seeks to diversify and strengthen U.S. supply chains for critical minerals amid international disputes and evolving maritime technology, with official timelines and approvals being rolled out in coming months and years.

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