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Oct 4, 2026
2026 MTV VMAs highlights and performances
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Taylor Swift is expected to attend the 2026 MTV VMAs and receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors.
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Taylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson during her Oct. 3, 2026 SNL monologue.
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Francis Halzen Wins Nobel for High-Energy Neutrino Discovery
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Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for the IceCube South Pole observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.
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Elena Vasquez
Halzen's IceCube project finally confirmed high-energy neutrinos from space, and that breakthrough earns the prize.
Report names Francis Halzen as 2026 Nobel physics laureate
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Francis Halzen of UW-Madison wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize for high-energy neutrino discovery with IceCube's over 5,000 Antarctic detectors.
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Maya Lindstrom
It is surprising they announced a 2026 winner this early, but his record with high-energy astrophysics stands out.
Bird Flu Confirmed in Racine County Flock
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Wisconsin officials confirmed highly pathogenic bird flu in a backyard poultry flock in Racine County and euthanized the birds, which will not enter the food supply. The virus is highly contagious, and authorities urged livestock owners to strengthen biosecurity and keep poultry indoors when possible.
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‘High-Risk Research’ and ‘Shoddy Biosafety Measures’ at Russian Plague Lab
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Flock Deal Pulls Back Curtain On 20 Small-Town Cameras Wired Into Nationwide Network
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PIMCO Sees Value in 24-Year-High Treasury Yields
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September was the weakest U.S. Treasury month since October 2024 as 10- and 30-year yields hit about 24-year highs; PIMCO calls the levels attractive value.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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French School Protests Disrupt Hundreds; Teen Loses Hand
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A 15-year-old lost a hand in Lens on Oct. 5 when a police stun grenade detonated during France school protests that closed 400-500 high schools.
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“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”” — Psalms 91:1–2, New Inter
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Right-leaning meme calls Trump prosecutors highly partisan
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Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Georgia Counties Release Restaurant Inspection Reports
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Middle Georgia’s latest restaurant inspection report lists scores mostly in the high 80s to 100, including perfect scores for several food-service businesses.
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Courage is a teachable skill built on vulnerability
Brown argues organizations fail from armor and avoidance rather than weak strategy—a vulnerability curriculum IBM and Procter & Gamble adopted directly.
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Warm October Weather, With Rain Ahead in Some Regions
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Phoenix is forecast to stay sunny and unusually hot, with highs near 99 degrees and breezy conditions Sunday. Warm weather will continue into the week, with highs in the mid-to-upper 90s and little chance of rain.
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Trump’s Dyed Diesel Order Provides Common Sense Relief, For Now
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President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Monday designed to provide immediate, direct relief from high diesel prices for farmers and truckers.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Oregon Teen Dies After High School Football Injury
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Mason Flores, a 15-year-old Sweet Home High School football player, died on his 16th birthday, a week after suffering a severe head injury in a junior varsity game against Marist Catholic. His family plans to donate his organs, and the school community—including Oregon coach Dan Lanning—has shared tributes and support for his family and teammates.
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Photo of Butler High School gym posted ahead of Trump speech
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Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.
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Dem AG Wanted To Defend Sky-High Carry Permit Fee. Now He’s A Defendant In The Suit
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Democratic California Attorney General Rob Bonta was named as a defendant Tuesday in an amended complaint challenging Santa Clara County’s fees for concealed carry permits.
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 11h
Dallas Forecast Calls for Warm, Sunny Weekend
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Dallas is forecast to have sunny, warm, and mostly dry weather through the weekend, with daytime highs in the mid-to-upper 80s and cool nights.
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Milwaukee Woman Charged in Substitute Teacher Impersonation
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A 23-year-old woman is facing felony charges after allegedly posing as a substitute teacher to enter Milwaukee’s Rufus King High School and subject students to racist, profane and sexually inappropriate remarks. Prosecutors say Amy Jones admitted she went because she was bored; school staff escorted her out after students reported her behavior.
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Court Allows Reliance’s Campa Energy Drink Label
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Delhi High Court on Oct. 6, 2026, gave Reliance interim relief to keep selling Campa as an energy drink after FSSAI gave no prior notice; 168 million labeled cans sit in inventory.
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Maya Lindstrom
Reliance got lucky with the interim relief but it still leaves questions about whether Campa truly meets energy drink standards.
Texas AG Paxton Investigates Hanes and Fruit of the Loom Over Possible Toxic Chemicals
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Texas AG Paxton issued civil demands to Hanes and Fruit of the Loom over possible toxic chemicals in kids' clothing; EJF finds 92.8% of textile plastic chemicals pose high health risk. No product tests cited.
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Dollar rises to three-month high against euro
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Report names Francis Halzen as 2026 Nobel physics laureate
Francis Halzen of UW-Madison wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize for high-energy neutrino discovery with IceCube's over 5,000 Antarctic detectors.
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Pro-Trump Party Wins Landslide Victory In Bosnia Election
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A pro-Trump party in Bosnia and Herzegovina easily retained one of the country's high offices despite the previous conviction and imprisonment of its leader as well as considerable problems with the Balkan nation's new voting technology.
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Jared Kim
The voting system glitches raise real doubts about how clean this landslide actually was in the end.
Michigan Students Set to Receive Free Prom Support
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Becca’s Closet and Macy’s are covering prom tickets for juniors and seniors at Midland and H.H. Dow high schools, with a $25,000 donation helping nearly 1,200 students attend free. The nonprofit, founded in memory of Rebecca Kirtman, will also provide formalwear to students who need it.
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Weather Channel Trolls Winless Texans, Titans
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The winless Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans drew a jab from The Weather Channel after an NFL meme account joked that their Week 5 matchup should be moved to the network. Houston’s 0-4 start is a surprise after high preseason expectations, while rebuilding Tennessee has struggled offensively; the teams are scheduled to meet Sunday in Nashville.
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AirTrunk plans A$43 billion Japan data-centre expansion amid AI surge
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AirTrunk plans to invest up to A$43 billion (about US$30 billion) in Japan over five years, more than doubling its data-center capacity to over 1 gigawatt as demand for AI and cloud computing grows. An additional US$1 billion investment at its Inzai campus will support liquid cooling and high-density AI workloads.
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U.S. Power Demand Expected to Set 2026-27 Records
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U.S. electricity demand is projected to reach record highs in 2026 and 2027, driven largely by AI and cryptocurrency data centers and broader electrification. The EIA expects renewable generation’s share to grow while coal’s share declines, with natural gas remaining the largest source of power.
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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death
Libby Bandelin · 5 min · 13h
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