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Stock Roundups Weigh Growth, Risks Across Sectors
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StockStory’s stock screens highlight McDonald’s and Chipotle among potential opportunities, while urging caution on companies including AGCO, Camping World, Amneal, Titan International, Generac, Floor & Decor and MillerKnoll because of weak growth, falling profitability or debt concerns. One article also notes that industrial stocks have lagged the broader market amid fears of slowing demand.
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Decorators Offer Seasonal Porch, Deck Design Ideas
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— Oct 5, 2026
Home and outdoor-design stories offer ways to make porches and decks more inviting, from arranging seasonal displays at varied heights to creating comfortable gathering zones with shade and lounge space. One article also points to professional porch-decorating services, while another reports that a Rhode Island mother has turned porch decorating into a business.
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Rising Halloween Costs Spur Secondhand Costume Swaps
Lifestyle
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As Halloween costs rise, shoppers are turning to secondhand stores, costume swaps and resale events to find more affordable outfits. Retailers and community groups say reused costumes and decorations can help families stretch their budgets.
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AkzoNobel agrees $1.35 billion Asia sale to Nippon
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— Oct 4, 2026
AkzoNobel agreed Oct. 5 to sell decorative paints in seven Asian countries to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion enterprise value, a 21x EBITDA multiple.
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Maya Lindstrom
Nippon is paying top dollar for those seven markets, but AkzoNobel may regret losing that regional footprint later.
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
Simon August · 4 min · 11h
Communities mark fall with festivals, trunk-or-treats
Lifestyle
— 6d
Several communities are hosting family-friendly Halloween events, including free Trunk-or-Treat gatherings in Wilmington, Helper and Arlington, with candy, decorated vehicles, games and costume activities. Cape Fear Community College’s event is organized by its Student Veterans Organization to connect student veterans with the community.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Spirit Christmas plans 11 holiday stores across states
Business
— Oct 5, 2026
Spirit Christmas is expanding for the 2026 holiday season, with pop-up stores planned in 15 states—including Florida for the first time—and locations listed in Illinois, Tennessee and New York’s Hudson Valley. Most are expected to open in November, with offerings ranging from decorations and gifts to holiday apparel and attractions.
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Trunk-or-Treat Events Planned Across Four Communities
Good News
— Oct 5, 2026
Communities in Elkhart, Warren County, Johns Creek and Hagerstown are hosting free Trunk or Treat events, with activities including costume contests, decorated vehicles and treats for children. Events are scheduled from mid-October through Oct. 23, with Elkhart’s annual gathering set for Saturday at Island Park.
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Communities Seek Entries for Halloween Home Contests
Lifestyle
— Oct 3, 2026
Communities including Cornelius, Clifford, Montgomery, Rock Falls and Jackson are inviting residents to decorate their homes for Halloween contests. Entry rules, judging dates and awards vary, with some contests featuring public voting or category prizes.
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Museum redesigns full-scale Trump Oval Office replica with gold accents
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— Oct 4, 2026
The People’s House museum has revamped its full-scale Oval Office replica to reflect President Donald Trump’s second-term decor, with gold flourishes, 24 gilded portrait frames and replicated objects from the White House. Visitors can experience the West Wing space, which is not included on public White House tours, while the exhibit’s detailed recreations were made by specialists from the U.S. and Canada.
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Tom Gallagher
Gold everywhere feels a bit much for an office setting, even if it's accurate to the real one.
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Why good management makes great companies fail
The practices that make firms excellent at serving today's customers also lock them out of the cheaper, simpler innovations that later take their markets.
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Aldi Unveils $9.99 Library Ghost Halloween Art
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— Sep 16, 2026
Aldi is expanding its Halloween lineup with items like the Library Ghost wall art priced at $9.99 and other spooky decor such as LED floating witch hats and ceramic ghost bowls launching in late September, reflecting a broad limited-time push into seasonal offerings. Alongside decor, Aldi is promoting discount finds across fashion and food for Halloween, highlighting affordable, time-limited items across categories.
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D.C. Circuit Rejects Capitol Steps Speech Limits
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— Sep 22, 2026
Four Tarrant County residents filed a federal lawsuit alleging that County Judge Tim O’Hare’s decorum policy at Commissioners Court meetings infringes free speech and due process, a claim the judge’s campaign calls political. A DC Circuit ruling found that restrictions on demonstrations on the Capitol’s Eastern Steps violate the First Amendment by improperly privileging access through congressional sponsorship, with the court affirming the steps as a nonpublic forum but requiring neutral and reasonable restrictions, and related coverage notes ongoing debate and remand.
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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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Good Samaritan Brings Cheer to His Entire Neighborhood with Simple Act of Kindness
Reporting
— Jan 7, 2024
When he was a kid in Tulsa, putting up lights and Christmas decorations was a time of joy for Stephen Dunkelberg. Then his dad, the sparkplug of the decorating, died in 2004. The tradition waned. “It was a chore to put…
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Twitter Users Notice Big Mistake the Bidens Made with the Stockings Above Their White House Fireplace
Opinion
— Nov 30, 2021
First lady Jill Biden revealed the 2021 White House Christmas decorations on Monday, and the State Dining Room was adorned with stockings above the mantel. But there was one blatant problem with the decor. According to…
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Throwback: Melania Trump Unveils Patriotic ‘America the Beautiful’ White House Christmas Decorations
Reporting
— Dec 14, 2021
The White House paid tribute to the spirit of America and its everyday heroes in 2020’s Christmas decorations, which were unveiled on Nov. 30 last year by then-first lady Melania Trump. “I am excited to announce this…
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Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 12h
Sergeant Stubby, the Dog Who Went to War
Good News
— FROM 1918
A stray who wandered onto a training field became America's most decorated war dog — warning of gas attacks and catching a spy by the seat of his pants.
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Google Blasted for What It Did on Homepage for Memorial Day: ‘Sheer Disrespect’
Opinion
— May 30, 2023
Google is being taken to task for its Memorial Day doodle which many say is disrespectful to the sacrifices of our veterans. For those not in the know, Google regularly decorates its homepage with illustrations as a way…
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Christmas Decorations at Jesus’ Birthplace Torn Down as Bethlehem Casts Its Lot with Hamas
Opinion
— Nov 18, 2023
They began by going after the Jews. Now they continue by kicking the Christians in the teeth. If ever there was a sign of forced participation or unilateral thought and allegiance, simply look at this latest action…
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KEITH PEKAU: Tim Walz’s Record Can’t Be Kicked Under The Rug
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— Aug 26, 2024
As a decorated U.S. Air Force combat veteran and the mayor of Orland Park, Illinois, I have a deep respect for all who have served our country honorably. Every role in the military, whether in combat or support, is…
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McDonald’s Restaurant Goes Viral for Incredible Jesus-Themed Easter Display
Reporting
— Mar 18, 2024
McDonald’s franchise restaurants across Tennessee have decorated their windows with religious symbols, featuring illustrations of the empty tomb, crosses, and the proclamation “He is risen.” The initiative, spearheaded…
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Ethan Hawke Threw the Independence Day Script Onto a Texas Highway
Ethan Hawke got the Independence Day lead after Reality Bites, mocked the dialogue on a road trip, and threw the script out the window. Will Smith took the part; the film made over $817 million.
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School District Goes Full ‘Grinch’ With Order Banning Christmas Decorations
Opinion
— Dec 18, 2023
Call it a case of the Grinch who stole the holiday that we dare not refer to by its actual name. You know, C*****m*s. In the town of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia suburb, a memo went out to all school bus…
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I Miss Melania: Jill Biden Unveils Christmas Decorations – What’s at the Bottom of the Tree?
Opinion
— Nov 29, 2022
First lady Jill Biden announced this season’s Christmas theme, “We the People.” “These words are the foundation of our extraordinary country and the Soul of our Nation,” the official White House news release said. The…
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‘America the Beautiful’: Melania Trump Unveils White House Christmas Decor
Reporting
— Nov 30, 2020
While this past year looked very different as the world combatted the coronavirus pandemic , many are heading into the holiday season unsure what it will look like compared to past years. However, the White House is…
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Security Scuffle Clouds Snoop’s Olympic Cameo
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— Feb 12, 2026
Snoop Dogg’s high-profile presence at the Winter Olympics has drawn cameras and crowds — and now, a complaint from a decorated gold medalist. According to the New York Post , Dutch speed skating icon Marianne Timmer…
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Decorated Veteran Says Generals, Admirals Who Can’t Back Hegseth Should ‘Get The Hell Out’
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— Sep 30, 2025
Former Marine Joey Jones praised Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s address to a gathering of generals and admirals on Tuesday, saying those who do not want to support Hegseth’s reforms should resign. Hegseth spoke before…
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Iran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 12h
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