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Amazon names Aidan Marcuss Alexa chief to revive voice assistant — 2dAmazon named Aidan Marcuss Alexa chief next month as it rolls out Alexa+ at $20 a month or $139 a year after losses since 2014.

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Frey Nominates Interim Chief Peterson for Permanent Minneapolis Police Role — 2dAfter Brian O'Hara resigned amid interference allegations, Mayor Frey named interim chief Bill Peterson for the permanent Minneapolis police job. Peterson had said he did not want it and pledged to bring overtime spending within budget.

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India's Young Return to Streets as Anger against Election Chief and Modi Grows — 1d

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Federal Probe Examines UAW Chief's Alleged Favors for Fiancée — 8hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Rachel Meyers Union members deserve leaders who put their interests first not personal relationships.

FCC chief defers to Pentagon on airing US execution on TV networks1 source — 2d

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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.

Delhi Shuts Metro Stations and Markets Ahead of Protest Targeting Election Chief — 2dCentral Delhi sealed Oct 10, 2026: 57 metro stations shut, internet cut in 4km radius, as Cockroach Janta Party demands election chief Gyanesh Kumar resign over 130 million voter names removed.

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Grand Jury Probes UAW Chief Over Alleged Benefits For Fiancée — 2dUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Tom Gallagher A grand jury probe suggests the allegations have enough backing to warrant real scrutiny of his conduct.

Chiefs Receiver Thornton Expected Out 12-16 Weeks — 6dChiefs WR Tyquan Thornton faces 12-16 weeks after dislocating his left ankle and tearing ligaments; surgery is scheduled this week.

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Elena Vasquez They might need to sign a veteran receiver now to cover the depth hit.

Tyreek Hill Chiefs Reunion Faces Suspension Risk — 3dA Tyreek Hill reunion with the Chiefs remains uncertain: Kansas City has receiver needs, but Hill is recovering from a major knee injury and analysts question whether he will be ready to play. His free agency is also complicated by a civil trial in which his estranged wife has accused him of abuse; Hill admitted making threats and acknowledged a physical altercation while denying some allegations, and the NFL is investigating the matter for possible discipline.

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Germany arrests former BND chief on espionage suspicions — 5dGermany arrested former BND chief August Hanning and a former aide on suspicion of espionage, as prosecutors investigate allegations that classified intelligence was obtained and passed on. Authorities have not publicly identified the country allegedly involved, and the claims remain under investigation.

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Chris Dalton They need to identify the foreign country involved soon or the investigation will look incomplete.

9 Killed in PA Mass Shooting; Police Calls it ‘Horrific Scene’ — 1dNine people, including two children, were killed in a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, Friday. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah called the shooting a “devastating” loss of life and a “horr… — by Sandra Rhodes

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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.

Mahomes Sr. Allowed at Chiefs Games, Probation Extended — 5dPatrick Mahomes Sr., who remains on probation after a felony DWI case, received court approval to attend Kansas City Chiefs home games this season. He was barred from traveling to games in Las Vegas and Cincinnati and must comply with requested urine testing before and after approved travel.

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BND Chief Warns Germany Risks Conflict With Russia — 6dBND chief Martin Jaeger warned Germany risks armed conflict with Russia, calling Moscow's campaign a shadow war after an explosives-laden drone was found near Ukrainian planes in Leipzig.

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Priya Raman Jaeger has a point about the shadow war, but ramping up defenses now might just provoke Russia more than it deters them.

Chiefs Rally Past Raiders 30-27 After Kubiak Guarantee — Oct 4, 2026Klint Kubiak told CBS at halftime, "We're going to win the game," with the Raiders up 13-10; the Chiefs rallied for a 30-27 win on Oct. 4, 2026.

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Derek Foss Kubiak calling the win at halftime must have lit a fire under the Chiefs to erase that deficit.

EU Trade Chief Says Deal Could Cut Chinese Hybrid Exports in HalfWorld — 2dMaros Sefcovic said an EU-China understanding could cut Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid exports to Europe by more than half over four years.

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

Chiefs-Raiders Draw Record 28.4 Million ViewersSports — 5dThe Chiefs’ 30-27 win over the Raiders drew about 28.4 million viewers, making CBS’s late-afternoon NFL window the season’s most-watched broadcast and setting a Week 4 audience record. The matchup’s appeal was boosted by both teams entering undefeated, with the Raiders’ surprising 3-0 start adding intrigue.

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Tennessee Corrections Chief Plans Resignation After Failed Execution — Oct 3, 2026Christa Pike survived two pentobarbital doses Wednesday and is on a ventilator; Tennessee corrections chief Frank Strada will resign later this month.

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Tom Gallagher The botched execution and survival on a ventilator point to real problems with how these procedures are handled.

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Heads to Locker Room With Hamstring Injury — Oct 4, 2026Chiefs WR Rashee Rice left the Oct. 4, 2026, game at Las Vegas with a first-quarter left hamstring injury after pulling up on a short Mahomes catch that was wiped out by penalty.

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Nicole Hardy Rashee's hamstring tweak might sideline him for weeks, Chiefs offense could feel it without his speed.

Lions offense targets Panthers amid rain while Chiefs stay unbeaten — Oct 3, 2026Chiefs and Raiders both sit at 3-0 for an Oct. 4 Allegiant Stadium clash; Lions have scored 31 points in each game before a rainy trip to Carolina.

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Marcus Bell Detroit's passing game could still rack up yards if the rain stays light, even with Carolina's injuries.

Chiefs, Panthers Bye Week Reshapes Fantasy Rankings — 6dWeek 5 fantasy football rankings account for the Chiefs and Panthers’ bye and injuries to several top players, with Emanuel Wilson, Quinshon Judkins and Michael Wilson among the risers and managers advised to consider streaming options. Chuba Hubbard’s recent 122-yard, two-touchdown outing further underscored his value as a workhorse back heading into Week 6.

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Turkish referee chief among seven detained in corruption probe — Oct 2, 2026Five of seven Turkish football officials, including refereeing chief Ferhat Gundogdu, were placed in pretrial detention in a corruption probe.

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Dana Whitfield This should send a strong message that corruption in refereeing won't be tolerated in Turkish football.

Report Details Tech Firms Access to Trump Officials via Health Slack Workspace — 2dCMS AI chief Jacob Shiff told tech firms in February the agency could be a "sales engine" for health apps; a 1,700-member CMS Slack linked industry to Trump health officials, KFF found.

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Apple Names Steve Smith M&A Chief in Latest Shake-Up Under Ternus — 3dApple returned M&A to finance for the first time since 2019, naming Steve Smith to replace Perica; Perica, a 2024 OpenAI ChatGPT deal figure, shifts fully under Cue.

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Bill Maher Urges Skydance Chiefs to Ignore Trump — Oct 3, 2026After a judge cleared a $110B Paramount-WBD deal, Bill Maher told Skydance chiefs not to believe Trump's 'sad' ratings jab, joking HBO 'owns my ass.'

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Maya Lindstrom The judge clearing the merger is good news. Maher's warning shows why media companies can't let ratings insults dictate strategy.