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Washington Needs the Tax-Reform Spirit of '861 source — 1d

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Justice Alito on Sports Gambling, ‘Nutty’ Law Reviews, and a Judge’s Fighting Spirit1 source — 3d

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“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” — Romans 5:5, New International Version Holy Bible, New — 1dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13, New International Version Holy Bible, Ne — 3dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Spirit Christmas plans 11 holiday stores across statesBusiness — 5dSpirit 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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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalms 34:18, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” — 2 Timothy 1:7, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © — 3dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Tom Cruise dances in Spirit Tunnel — Sep 30, 2026Tom Cruise donned sunglasses and reenacted his Risky Business dance through The Jennifer Hudson Show Spirit Tunnel, as staff sang a Bob Seger remix, while promoting Digger.

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Pink Events Support Breast Cancer CausesHealth — 2dCommunities and Purdue Fort Wayne are marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink-themed events that raise funds and honor survivors and people battling the disease. Allen Community College’s Spirit of Pink donated $504 to a local cancer-support organization, while Purdue Fort Wayne expanded its longtime Pink Out into a campuswide Pink Week; a separate gala in Virginia is also fundraising to celebrate and support breast cancer champions and their families.

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“I believe cats to be spirits come to earth. A cat, I am sure, could walk on a cloud without coming through.” — Jules Verne, Author, 1828–1905 — Oct 1, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” — Romans 5:5, New International Version Holy Bible, New — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13, New International Version Holy Bible, Ne — Sep 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Johnny Depp returns as Scrooge in Ti West’s horror-tinged ‘Ebenezer’ — Oct 1, 2026“You will be haunted by three spirits,” Ian McKellen’s Marley tells Johnny Depp’s Scrooge in Paramount’s Oct. 1, 2026 trailer for Ti West’s “Ebenezer,” in theaters Nov. 13, 2026.

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Tom Gallagher McKellen as Marley adds real weight to this version and I hope the trailer shows more of the spirits.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalms 34:18, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” — 2 Timothy 1:7, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © — Sep 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Oxford English Dictionary adds Caribbean terms for spirits and foods — Sep 23, 2026On Sept. 23, 2026 the OED added Caribbean words including bimpert, used in "A bimpert is justah wuffless bye," for a foolish person.

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Jared Kim Bimpert fits those useless types better than some standard word ever could.

Boston Legacy scores three late goals to beat Washington Spirit 3-0 — Sep 13, 2026Boston Legacy scored three times after the 80th minute to beat second-place Washington Spirit 3-0 on Sept. 13, with Amanda Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time.

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Dana Whitfield Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time shows real finishing quality. The Spirit defense just could not close out the match.

Trump says he will drop Irish whiskey tariff after appeals at Doonbeg — Sep 14, 2026At Doonbeg, the president ended the U.S. duty on Irish whiskey alone, matching the zero-tariff break already given Scotch and Northern Irish spirits after months of direct appeals.

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Priya Raman Trump ending the duty only after appeals at his own Doonbeg resort shows how these things really get decided.

Prince Harry makes first public appearance in Britain since US return — Sep 17, 2026Prince Harry made his first Britain public appearance since the US return at the Invictus Spirit Awards as Earl Spencer's memoir claimed King Charles said of Diana they would forget her soon enough.

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Rachel Meyers Earl Spencer's memoir timing adds extra strain just when Harry is trying to resume UK work.

Silent Hill: Townfall Shifts to First-Person View in 1996 Scotland — Sep 21, 2026Silent Hill: Townfall shifts the franchise to a first‑person experience set in St. Amelia, Scotland, focusing on exploration, puzzles, and psychological horror with limited combat, delivering a atmospheric and story-driven reinvention that many reviews laud for capturing the series’ spirit while diverging from traditional gameplay. Critics praise its atmosphere, environmental storytelling, and fresh perspective from Screen Burn/No Code using Unreal Engine 5, though some note it may not fully satisfy longtime fans expecting the classic trilogy’s pacing and style.

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Dana Whitfield Longtime fans like me might miss the deliberate third-person pacing even if the environmental storytelling holds up in Unreal Engine 5.

Novels Lila’s Story and Lila’s Dance Win Literary Titan Awards — 11hGhilardi's Lila's Dance and Flanders's Lila's Story both won Literary Titan Book Awards on October 10, 2026; Titan called Dance an ambitious meditation on spiritual freedom.

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Sausalito Home Transformation Wins 2026 Future House AwardLifestyle — 3dHome-design stories spotlight an Indian lifestyle brand’s growth, an award-winning Sausalito renovation, and a shift toward interiors that support spiritual practice and everyday routines. In Virginia, veteran interior designer Moyanne Harding is opening a store to help homeowners shape their spaces.

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Nakia M. Liles Memoir Frames Healing as Accepting Past SelvesLifestyle — Oct 3, 2026Nakia M. Liles’s debut memoir, *Pieces of Me*, traces her experiences with trauma, illness, spirituality and motherhood, arguing that healing means accepting the selves she developed to survive rather than leaving them behind. The book presents survival without forcing a neat redemption story, honoring both grief and personal growth.

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Jared Kim Healing sounds harder than just moving on, but accepting those past versions of yourself makes sense.

Pope Leo Begins Four-Day Visit to France — Sep 21, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s 2026 apostolic tour across France, Peru, Uruguay and other stops is drawing massive crowds and spurring tourism and infrastructure planning, from Paris’s Notre-Dame area to Lourdes, Lima’s Las Palmas mass and Chiclayo’s urban preparations. The visits are framed as both a major spiritual renewal for local communities and a significant economic and logistical undertaking for host cities.

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