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Manilow Cancels Two Las Vegas Shows Over Bronchitis — 2dBarry Manilow returned to his Las Vegas residency after a six-week break while recovering from lung cancer, but bronchitis forced him to cancel his Friday and Saturday performances. The comeback concert drew an enthusiastic crowd, including fans reviving the tradition of throwing underwear onstage.

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“You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'” — Dave Barry, Humorist — Oct 1, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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U.S. Valor Wins Champagne, Earns BC Juvenile Berth — Oct 3, 2026U.S.S. Valor won the Grade 1 Champagne by 6 1/2 lengths in 1:34.84 at Belmont, earning a fees-paid BC Juvenile berth as owner Barry Irwin cast doubt on running.

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Rachel Meyers A mile in 1:34.84 at Belmont is solid but the field might not have been deep enough to call this a real test yet.

New hubs target youth, health, digital, business needsBusiness — 6dNew community hubs are opening to expand access to resources and opportunity: Barrie’s youth space will be shaped by young people, Zhob’s IT center will offer digital skills training, West Hollywood’s pilot will provide free health and harm-reduction supplies, and Grand Rapids’ Latino hub will support businesses and workforce development. Philadelphia’s planned creative hub is also intended to bring artists, residents and small businesses together.

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IJR‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During PresidencyJillian Butler · 3 min · 3h

Finebaum Says Sanders’ Colorado Tenure Is Over — Oct 4, 2026After Colorado’s 29-7 loss to Texas Tech dropped the Buffaloes to 2-3, sports commentators Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie questioned whether Deion Sanders can turn the program around, with Finebaum warning his tenure could end badly. The defeat, capped by a late pick-six from quarterback Isaac Wilson, deepened concerns about Colorado’s struggles since its breakout 2024 season.

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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.

Barry Diller Withdraws $18 Billion Bid for MGM Resorts — Sep 23, 2026Barry Diller’s People Inc. abandoned its roughly $18 billion bid to acquire the rest of MGM Resorts, signaling that the deal will not move forward and leaving MGM to continue as a standalone company. People still holds about 27% of MGM, and MGM’s stock reacted to the withdrawal with an after-hours drop as the company reaffirms its path forward.

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Priya Raman MGM can focus on its own growth now instead of dealing with a takeover, even if the stock dipped after hours.

South Carolina Influencer Arrested on Six Child-Sex Charges — Sep 15, 2026South Carolina influencer Carson Dean Barry, 23, was arrested on September 10 on five counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of criminal solicitation of a minor after investigators followed a CyberTipline lead from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with a video of a young girl being sexually assaulted found on his devices. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok and Instagram, was released on a $1 million bond, and faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted.

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Country Songs Penned by Helicopter Pilot and 13-Year-Old Became Chart Hits — Sep 12, 2026A set of origin stories highlights how iconic songs and careers were shaped by quick inspiration, youthful breakthroughs, and unlikely paths—from Loretta Lynn writing You Ain’t Woman Enough in 10 minutes after a backstage confrontation, to Tanya Tucker recording The Jamestown Ferry at 13, and Barry White turning a country tune into a soul classic with You’re The First, The Last, My Everything. The articles also recount Kris Kristofferson’s Me and Bobby McGee written during Gulf of Mexico helicopter work, and Tucker’s hit Love’s the Answer marking an early peak in a long, Hall of Fame career.

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Rachel Meyers Kris writing Me and Bobby McGee between helicopter flights is the kind of detail that makes you appreciate how songs really get made.

Barrick, Mali Unions Avert Planned Mine Strike — Sep 27, 2026Unions called off Loulo-Gounkoto strikes after a 21 September deal. Sacko: "the strike action has since been called off." Mali had seized roughly 3 tonnes of Barrick gold.

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Derek Foss Good that Barrick and the unions settled the overtime and pay issues to keep the mine running without disruption.

BooksYour belief about ability decides who grows after failureParents, teachers, managers, and anyone stuck treating a setback as permanent proof get a clear map of why some people keep improving and others shut down.1h · 5 reads

Montana Courts Reject Ballot, Initiative RestrictionsPolitics — 4dCourts in Montana struck down rules that had rejected otherwise-valid absentee ballots and imposed barriers on citizen-led initiatives, finding the measures infringed voting and lawmaking rights. Elsewhere, the Supreme Court allowed expanded federal database checks for voter eligibility subject to limits near the 2026 midterms, while Utah voters are weighing a proposal to require 60% approval for tax-raising initiatives.

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Officials test voting equipment across statesPolitics — 2dElection officials in Colorado, Hawaii and Florida are testing voting equipment ahead of the 2026 general election to verify accurate vote counting and build public confidence. Colorado is also training nonpartisan poll watchers to identify and report voting barriers, while officials in Hawaii and Lee County invite observers to monitor testing.

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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.

Global, local groups advance disability inclusionLifestyle — 3dEfforts to advance accessibility and inclusion range from a Louisiana self-advocacy group addressing barriers to community participation and a Rhode Island event spotlighting accessible jobs and housing, to research tools aimed at reducing exclusion in healthcare studies. Separately, a China-proposed U.N. resolution promotes accessibility as a human-rights priority, while a governance specialist urges charities to ensure marginalized voices shape decisions.

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BYD cites geopolitics, delays US passenger-car entry — 3dBYD executive vice president Stella Li said geopolitical uncertainty is the biggest barrier to the Chinese automaker’s global expansion, prompting it to hold off on selling passenger cars in the United States until conditions are clearer. She also highlighted BYD’s businesses beyond cars, including energy storage and solar, and said Nvidia remains a strong chip partner.

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Communities, nonprofits expand housing supportLifestyle — 4dCommunity organizations are expanding housing support for people facing financial or other barriers, from rebuilding unsafe homes in Vietnam and providing affordable housing for seniors to furnishing homes for people starting over and developing residences with care for adults with special needs. Separate initiatives also highlight the need for first-time buyers to better understand mortgages and homeownership costs.

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IJR‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial IntelligenceJillian Butler · 4 min · 4h

Judge Halts Big Bend Border-Wall ConstructionPolitics — 5dA federal judge has temporarily halted border-wall construction across Texas’ Big Bend region, including its national and state parks, finding that opponents are likely to prevail on at least one claim and could suffer irreparable harm. The ruling gives landowners, residents and environmental groups opposing the $7.5 billion project time to challenge the administration’s legal waivers, while the administration argues the barrier is needed to secure the border.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Hundreds of Bison Break Through Grand Teton FenceEnvironment — 5dHundreds of bison stampeded at Grand Teton National Park, with some breaking through or jumping over a fence as a guide captured the dramatic scene. The cause was unclear; witnesses suggested the herd may have been frustrated by the barrier or spooked by nearby people and horses.

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MIT Develops Room-Temperature-Stable mRNA Vaccine Technology — 5dResearchers 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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Police Operations Span Three StatesWorld — 5dGreenville police and SWAT responded to a domestic dispute involving a barricaded person, closing Augusta Street while officials said there was no threat to the public. Separately, Greenville County deputies deployed SWAT to serve a warrant in the Brutontown area; authorities provided few details about that operation.

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North Carolina invests $17M in rural mental healthHealth — 4dNorth Carolina is directing more than $17 million from a federal rural health funding pool toward mental health and substance-use care, including behavioral health clinics, mobile crisis teams, opioid treatment and support for youth and pregnant or postpartum patients. State officials say the investments are intended to bring services closer to rural residents facing barriers to care.

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BooksDesign each day against busyness and endless distractionKnowledge workers whose calendars and phones fill before they choose anything get a small daily loop of testable habits instead of another life overhaul.1h · 1 reads

Groups Boost Election Protection Across Three StatesPolitics — 6dElection groups in Nevada and South Dakota are recruiting and training residents to observe polling places during the Nov. 3 general election, documenting how voting is conducted and potential problems such as intimidation, accessibility barriers, long lines and ballot shortages. Nevada’s nonpartisan network plans statewide coverage, while the ACLU aims to deploy volunteers in three South Dakota cities amid changes to state voting laws.

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Rochester Council Approves $1.15M for Peace VillagePolitics — 4dRochester City Council unanimously approved more than $1.1 million in opioid-settlement funds to reopen Peace Village, a low-barrier homeless encampment with pallet shelters and tents. The plan places operations with Person Centered Housing Options and includes protections limiting armed security and the sharing of residents’ personal information.

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Disability Inclusion Efforts Span Communities, TechnologyHealth — Oct 2, 2026Efforts to improve life for people with disabilities range from Lebanon’s planned community listening session to programs in Israel and Edmonton focused on social connection, skills and belonging. Other initiatives argue accessibility must include flexible participation beyond fixed schedules and use tools such as a browser extension to address digital barriers.

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Report: 56% Blame Cyber Skills Gaps for BreachesTech — 6dBusinesses face growing shortages of AI, cloud and cybersecurity skills, with Vietnamese companies citing a lack of digital talent as a major barrier to AI adoption. As AI accelerates cyberattacks and skills gaps contribute to costly breaches, the articles emphasize practical, AI-ready training linked to employers’ needs.

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Containers Block Islamabad, Rawalpindi Routes for Khan Rally — Sep 29, 2026Pakistani authorities have blocked major routes in Islamabad and nearby Rawalpindi with shipping containers ahead of an October 4 march by Imran Khan’s PTI party demanding his release, after the protest was postponed from September 27. The barricades have disrupted commutes and businesses; the government says they are for security and crowd control, while PTI leaders condemn them as an attempt to suppress democratic rights.

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IJR‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal IllegalJillian Butler · 4 min · 5h