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“You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” — Amy Carmichael, Missionary to India, 1867–1951 — 4hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Nothing is original, so steal from many sources at once — 9hMakers 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.

Big Ten School’s China Partnership Raises New Surveillance Concerns — 11hWATCH: 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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Guinea-Bissau Government Says December Elections Cannot Proceed — 18hGuinea-Bissau’s December 6 presidential and legislative elections are set to be delayed because parties missed candidate and internal leadership deadlines, and the electoral commission says the remaining schedule is unworkable. No replacement date has been announced, leaving the country without a clear timetable for restoring civilian rule after last year’s military coup.

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Water Rates Rose 62 Percent Over Decade Advocacy Group Reports — 2dAmericans are drowning in water bills as the cost of one thing they cannot live without continues to climb.

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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.

“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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Caleb Flynn Sentenced to Life Without Parole — 5dFormer “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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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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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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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.

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

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.

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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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.

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.

Supreme Court declines Michigan students’ appeal over ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts — 3dOn 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.

Injured Aaron Judge Misses Yankees’ ALDS — 1dThe 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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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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MIT Develops Room-Temperature-Stable mRNA Vaccine Technology — 2dResearchers found that gut inflammation, bacterial flagellin activity and diet were associated with fever after mRNA vaccination, without affecting antibody production. Separately, MIT researchers used AI to develop an mRNA vaccine formulation designed to remain stable at room temperature for two months, potentially reducing distribution costs and cold-chain barriers.

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Woman Killed in Harrisburg ShootingWorld — 3dA 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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Georgia, Mississippi Restaurants Showcase Classic Comfort FoodLifestyle — 2dGeorgia’s old-school diners and buffets offer hearty comfort food, generous portions and relaxed, nostalgic settings—from all-day milkshakes and breakfast to country-style favorites like fried chicken. Several are also highlighted for value, with meals designed to satisfy without upscale fuss.

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Student’s Parent Reportedly Detained at California CollegePolitics — 3dICE agents detained the parent of an Allan Hancock College student in a campus parking lot in Santa Maria, California, without notifying or involving the college. The detention drew concern and condemnation from college and local officials, who said campuses should be safe places for students; ICE disputed that it had records of activity on campus, according to local reporting.

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Flint Water Settlement Claimants Face October DeadlinesPolitics — 2dFlint officials are urging water-crisis settlement claimants with otherwise approved claims to submit any missing information by the deadline in their individual notice; general deadlines are Oct. 8 for claimants represented by an attorney and Oct. 17 for those without one. Former minors and people who have moved should check whether documents were received, since approval alone does not guarantee payment.

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Fire departments receive millions in safety grantsHealth — 3dFire departments in Wisconsin, North Carolina and Michigan received grants for safety equipment, training and staffing upgrades. Funding will replace aging gear, equip EMS units and train firefighters as EMTs, with departments saying the upgrades improve emergency response without shifting costs to local taxpayers.

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