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Mike Tomlin unveils the Minecraft city he has been building for 12 years
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— Oct 2, 2026
Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin posted a YouTube tour of the single Minecraft map he has worked on for more than a decade, from a boutique hotel to stadiums and aquarium high-rises.
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Russian drones close several Kyiv bridges and hit residential building
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— Oct 1, 2026
Russian drone strikes repeatedly hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge and prompted closures or restrictions on several Dnipro River crossings, snarling traffic; a strike on a residential high-rise killed one person and injured others. Ukraine said it had received proposals from the United States, India, Turkey and Egypt for a partial truce covering attacks on energy infrastructure and Black Sea shipping.
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Food Banks Receive Millions in Donations
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Publix Super Market Charities donated $435,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank for refrigerated trucks, a forklift and warehouse technology to improve food delivery and distribution. The investment comes as the food bank reports record-high food insecurity and rising demand across the South Carolina counties it serves.
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Dollar rises to three-month high against euro
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— Sep 30, 2026
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EPA Shelves Biden’s Chemical Spill Rule Until 2030 And Strips Its Climate Mandates
Simon August · 6 min · 9h
Record Diesel Prices Persist Despite Rising Oil Flows
Business
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Record U.S. crude production has not eased diesel shortages and high prices because refining capacity and distillate inventories remain constrained, while recovering oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have yet to fully relieve market pressure. Even with diesel prices surging, electric trucks still struggle to compete with diesel-powered rigs on cost and time.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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— Ranking
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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Study Puts American Dream Cost Above $5.3 Million
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Investopedia estimates the lifetime cost of the American Dream at about $5.3 million, up 4.1% in a year and rising faster than wages; housing, cars and retirement make up most of the expense. A typical college-educated worker’s projected earnings and Social Security benefits still fall about $1.2 million short, while the income needed to afford this lifestyle is especially high in Hawaii, California and Massachusetts.
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Diesel Price Surge Raises Costs Beyond Fuel
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Rising diesel prices, driven by supply disruptions and constrained refining capacity, are increasing costs for transport, food and other essentials—from highly diesel-dependent Pacific islands to households in South Africa and the United States. Tax relief may ease some U.S. pump costs, but experts warn that supply pressures and the pass-through of fuel costs could keep affecting consumers even as governments and island nations pursue longer-term energy changes.
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Supply Chain Pressures Rise, Adding Inflation Risks
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The New York Fed’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index rose modestly to 1.28 in September from a revised 1.20 in August, though it remains below its May peak and far beneath pandemic-era highs. The increase comes amid reports of tariff-related supplier delays and could add to costs and inflation pressures.
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Corvette Market Sees High-Value Sales, Listings
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Recent Corvette sales and listings highlight strong collector demand and rising prices: a nearly new ZR1X convertible sold at auction for $441,000, far above its sticker price, while an Ohio owner reportedly profited by reselling a barely driven ZR1. Other listings include a historically recognized 1967 coupe up for auction and a heavily stripped 1994 Corvette advertised as street legal, though its safety and compliance are unclear.
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Chronic sleep loss is a silent public health emergency
Anyone who treats sleep as optional—and anyone who sets work or school schedules—needs the real cost to brain, body, and safety.
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Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High, Yields Rise
Finance
— Sep 28, 2026
The dollar has drawn support from rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns tied to elevated energy prices, holding near a two-month high in one report. Stronger expectations of Fed rate cuts have limited gains in another, underscoring the competing influence of bond yields and monetary policy.
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Scientists investigate rising whale calf deaths in Argentina
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— Oct 2, 2026
An unusually high number of southern right whale calves have died along Argentina’s Patagonian coast, prompting an investigation by researchers who say the event is unprecedented in 23 years of monitoring. The leading hypothesis is that kelp gull wounds expose calves to marine bacteria, but scientists are testing samples and have not confirmed the cause.
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Nicole Hardy
The gulls attacking the calves sounds plausible but they need to rule out changes in the food supply or water quality first.
Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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French Student Protests Draw 71,500 Thursday
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— Oct 2, 2026
French high-school protests over teacher shortages, crowded classrooms, long schedules and poor facilities have led to school blockades and clashes with police, prompting accusations of excessive force and government claims that the hard left has fueled unrest. While many students and commentators blame deteriorating public services, critics of that account point to rising per-pupil spending and argue that the causes are more complex.
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Asian Shares Fall, Treasury Yields Hit 2002 High
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— Sep 29, 2026
Asian stocks fell or were poised to decline as investors weighed volatile bond markets and awaited U.S. jobs data, while rising oil prices tied to renewed Gulf tensions heightened inflation concerns. Treasury yields retreated from recent highs, but uncertainty over wages, interest rates and energy prices kept markets on edge.
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US Stocks Fall, Treasury Yields Reach 2007 Highs
Finance
— Sep 29, 2026
U.S. stocks swung as Iran-war energy concerns and rising Treasury yields—at multi-decade highs—stoked inflation fears and weighed on equities. Softer-than-expected inflation data, easing oil prices and Fed officials’ calls for patience later reduced expectations of another near-term rate hike, helping stocks recover even as long-term yields remained elevated.
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America’s War On Cartels Gets A War On Terror Makeover
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 9h
Green, Ribovics expected to fight at UFC 332
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— Sep 30, 2026
Veteran lightweight King Green faces rising contender Esteban Ribovics at UFC 332, with Green riding a four-fight winning streak and analysts highlighting his sharp counterstriking and defense. Ribovics brings dangerous, high-volume striking, making the matchup a test of whether Green’s experience and movement can blunt the younger fighter’s attack.
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What were you actually built to do?
Quizie
— Quiz
Not the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.
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Millions Face Flood Risk Without Federal Coverage
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— Sep 29, 2026
An Associated Press analysis found that only 2.4% of U.S. properties have federal flood insurance, while 8.4% face severe or extreme flood risk, with coverage declining as flood risks rise. The gap is especially wide in poorer inland communities such as eastern Kentucky, where high costs and outdated FEMA maps can leave vulnerable residents uninsured.
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Bitcoin Trades Unevenly Around $83,000–$85,000
Finance
— Sep 28, 2026
Bitcoin fell below $83,000 after retreating from recent highs, though reports point to continued spot ETF inflows and mixed signals about the market’s underlying trend. The decline coincided with broader economic uncertainty and rising oil prices and Treasury yields, while the direct causes remain unclear.
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BoE's Taylor Sees Weak Case for Rate Hikes
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— Sep 29, 2026
Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said further interest rate increases are not justified unless high energy prices persist and begin driving broader inflation, pointing to limited second-round effects and signs of cooling in wages and the labor market. His cautious stance contrasts with colleagues’ warnings that inflation could become entrenched and that rates may need to rise.
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Medicare Drug Costs Expected to Rise in 2027
Health
— Sep 20, 2026
Industry and public testimony on GDUFA reauthorization highlighted calls for more transparency in generic drugs and concerns about shortages and safety. Meanwhile, a U.S. Section 301 investigation into Germany’s pricing underscores fears that high global prices threaten innovation and patient access, as Medicare Part D faces rising premiums and deductibles and the expiration of a subsidy that helped stabilize costs.
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Meltdowns mean a disconnected brain you can help wire
Parents and caregivers who meet tantrums with logic alone get a brain-based reason to connect first and turn everyday upsets into integration practice.
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Diesel shortage may stretch into 2027 as inventories hit record lows
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— Sep 21, 2026
A global diesel shortage driven by wars in Iran and Ukraine is unlikely to ease before 2027, with inventories at historic lows in the US and Europe and storage leases rising to multi-year highs as traders run down fuel rather than stockpile it. Rising pump prices, including US diesel above $6 a gallon, and tight supply across regions underscore persistent pressure on transport, agriculture, and industry.
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Rachel Meyers
This shortage will push food prices even higher if farmers can't afford diesel for planting and harvest.
Socialism Favorability Hits Gallup Record at 43%
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— Sep 23, 2026
A Gallup poll found that 43% of Americans view socialism favorably, a record high, driven largely by rising support among independents and younger adults. Socialism remains less popular than capitalism and free enterprise, and the shift is drawing attention as left-wing candidates gain ground ahead of the midterm elections.
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Burnham Warns of Tough Choices After Inflation Rise
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— Sep 16, 2026
Inflation rose to 3.1%, a five-month high. Burnham vowed difficult Budget decisions and rejected Haldane's charge of tax-and-spend socialism with better Tiktok videos.
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Priya Raman
The Middle East tensions are driving costs up so policymakers need to stay prudent on spending.
Nor’easter Threatens East Coast With Flooding, High Surf
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— Sep 20, 2026
A developing Nor’easter is expected to produce days of high surf, strong winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion along the East Coast, with potential tracks bringing heavy rain or gusty winds from the Mid-Atlantic to New England late this week into the weekend. Forecasters warn of varying impacts depending on the storm’s track, including possible 40–60 mph gusts, rising seas, and coastal flooding across multiple states as the system shifts northward.
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Dollar Holds Gains as Fed Hike Bets Rise
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— Sep 10, 2026
The global dollar held near multi‑week highs as oil spikes and U.S. inflation data keep Fed tightening expectations intact, with markets pricing roughly a 70% chance of a September hike and yields rising as energy costs support risk-off demand. At the same time, the ECB signaled a cautious, data‑dependent stance after a rate rise to 2.5% while the yen remained under pressure despite a large, coordinated intervention, underscoring a bifurcated currency backdrop influenced by oil, energy prices, and central-bank policy outlooks.
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Jared Kim
The ECB looks behind the curve here, raising rates slower than needed while energy costs keep climbing.
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Anthropic’s AI Sent Police A False Report Of A Homicide
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 11h
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