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Workers Blame Tariffs for Layoffs, GOP Backlash — 1dWorkers in battleground states who blame President Trump’s tariffs for layoffs and factory closures are turning against Republicans; one longtime Republican in Michigan plans to vote Democratic after losing his job at a clockmaker that shut its factory. The White House disputes the bleak outlook, pointing to rising manufacturing output and arguing that new factory construction will create jobs, though the manufacturing workforce remains below its level when Trump returned to office.

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Trump Laments Losing Nobel Peace Prize Again — 1dPresident Donald Trump below eves he should’ve won the Nobel Peace Prize. But for the second year in a row, he has walked away empty handed. On Friday, former International Crimin… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell The Nobel has turned into a political award and Trump will never get it under their current standards.

After 0-4 Start, Texans Coach Ryans Takes Over Defense — 4dAfter Houston opened the 2026 season 0-4 with a defense far below its elite 2025 standard, coach DeMeco Ryans took back defensive play-calling from coordinator Matt Burke, citing communication problems and saying the move was not a slight against Burke. The Texans hope the change will spark a turnaround as they seek their first win.

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Utility Rate Requests Face Pushback in Illinois, Michigan — 5dMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging regulators to cut Consumers Energy’s proposed $456 million annual electric rate increase by 53% and lower its requested return on equity, citing affordability concerns and rising disconnections. Consumers Energy says the increase would fund grid reliability improvements and help keep residential bills below the national average and neighboring states.

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OpenAI revenue run rate nears $50 billion, below prior estimatesTech — 3dOpenAI told investors ARR neared $50B at end of September—about $20B below the nearly $70B previously circulated; Oracle and Microsoft shares fell.

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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.

US Jobless Claims Fall Fifth Straight Week — 3dU.S. initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 197,000 last week, below forecasts and marking a fifth consecutive weekly decline. The figures point to persistently low layoffs and a tight, low-hire, low-fire labor market, though continuing claims rose, suggesting some unemployed workers may be taking longer to find jobs.

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Priya Raman A low hire low fire setup keeps unemployment numbers steady but it also limits opportunities for people trying to switch jobs.

UPS plans 100,000 seasonal hires amid permanent job cutsBusiness — 5dUPS plans to hire about 100,000 seasonal workers for the holiday rush while cutting up to 30,000 permanent operational jobs as it scales back lower-margin Amazon deliveries. Its 2026 seasonal hiring target is 9% below last year’s, reflecting a leaner network and increased automation.

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Supply Chain Pressures Rise, Adding Inflation RisksFinance — 5dThe 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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Porsche Unveils 2035 Strategy, Targets Sub-200,000 Break-Even — 5dPorsche aims to break even below 200,000 units and cut around 9,000 jobs under Sportwagenschmiede '35, with permanent staff secured through 2035.

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European stocks post modest gains as French fiscal worries persistFinance — 6dEuropean stocks rose modestly Tuesday as Brent fell below $100 after Nasdaq's AI-led record; Le Pen warned France was heading toward debt default.

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Nicole Hardy Brent falling below 100 is helpful for energy costs but the modest European gains show investors are still cautious on fiscal risks.

Thailand Inflation Rises 2.82%, Below Forecast, Within TargetFinance — Oct 4, 2026Thailand’s inflation accelerated to 2.82% in September from 2.53% in August, driven by higher fuel and food prices, but remained below forecasts and within the central bank’s 1%–3% target. Officials expect inflation to rise further in the fourth quarter; flooding is expected to have a modest impact, while core inflation reached 1.50%.

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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.

French Bond Selloff Fuels Eurozone Contagion Fears — 6dThe euro hit a 17-month low below $1.12 as French 10-year yields reached their highest since 2002 and the French-German spread hit its widest since 2012.

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Marcus Bell Germany might end up shouldering more burden if the spread keeps widening like in past crises.

Sainsbury’s, Morrisons held multibillion-pound merger talks — 6dSainsbury's walked away in February 2026 from merger talks with Morrisons held from November 2025; a combination would hold 23.6% of the grocery market, below Tesco's 27.8%.

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Derek Foss Morrisons debt load makes this a risky idea anyway, better they walked away before regulators stepped in.

OPEC+ Seven Extend Pause on Oil Quota Increases for November — Oct 3, 2026OPEC+’s seven key producers agreed to keep November oil production levels unchanged, maintaining September’s required levels as the group seeks to stabilize markets. Middle East conflict and shipping disruptions have kept actual output well below targets, while members assess future production quotas.

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France-Switzerland Lake Dries Amid Record Heat — Oct 4, 2026Record heat, below-average rainfall and underground fissures have left the France-Switzerland border lake Lac des Brenets almost dry, stopping its waterfall and damaging tourism. Locals fear the lake’s recurring droughts may worsen, while the remaining water is crowded with fish.

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Rachel Meyers The fish packed into that shrinking water must be under real stress with no flow left.

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

U.S. Factory Orders Rise 0.1% but Miss Some Forecasts — Oct 2, 2026U.S. factory orders rose 0.1% in August to $663.5 billion, below the 0.2% gain economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected.

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Sam Okafor At 663 billion dollars these orders remain high, but small monthly changes like this rarely shift the bigger picture.

U.S. GDP Grew 2.2% in Second Quarter; Arkansas Lagged — Sep 30, 2026U.S. second-quarter 2026 GDP growth was revised up to a 2.2% annual rate from 1.5%, reflecting stronger consumer, investment and government spending, though it remained below the first quarter’s 2.5% pace. Arkansas grew 1.1%, ranking 34th among states and Washington, D.C., as gains in durable-goods manufacturing and wholesale trade partly offset declines in other sectors.

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Derek Foss That national number would look better if states like Arkansas caught up instead of dragging averages down.

US job openings fall to 7.08 million in August, below forecasts — Sep 29, 2026US job openings fell to 7.08 million in August, below the 7.225 million forecast, while layoffs declined and quits matched their lowest rate since 2020.

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Chris Dalton Fewer openings will probably make it tougher for workers to switch jobs or negotiate raises.

Bitcoin Trades Unevenly Around $83,000–$85,000Finance — Sep 28, 2026Bitcoin 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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Russia Warns NATO of Nuclear Strikes Over KaliningradWorld — Sep 26, 2026Analysts and European security researchers warn that Russia may be escalating sabotage and other hybrid operations to weaken support for Ukraine and test NATO’s cohesion, with some reports raising the possibility of a provocation against Poland or a Baltic state. The claims and assessments remain unconfirmed, while European leaders are accelerating defense preparations amid concern that the alliance’s response could be tested below the threshold for collective defense.

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South Korea Inflation Slows to 2.9% in September — Sep 30, 2026South Korea’s consumer inflation eased to 2.9% in September, with falling agricultural prices offset by sharply higher fuel costs. In the U.S., August inflation also came in below expectations at 3.4% year over year, while consumer spending remained strong; inflation was still above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

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Priya Raman US inflation holding at 3.4 percent above the Fed target means rates may stay elevated despite solid consumer spending.

Stifel Cuts Scotts Miracle-Gro Target to $75Finance — Sep 28, 2026Stifel cut its price target on Scotts Miracle-Gro to $75 but maintained a buy rating; analysts overall remain moderately bullish, and the company’s latest quarterly earnings beat expectations. Shares have recently fallen sharply, though GuruFocus estimates they trade below its fair-value estimate while warning of financial-strength and business risks.

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OPEC+ expected to keep November oil targets steady — Sep 29, 2026OPEC+ is expected to keep November oil production targets unchanged when seven key members meet, though sources say no final decision has been made. Gulf exports are recovering after Iran-related disruptions, but many producers remain below their targets; a review of production capacity will help shape future quotas.

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Accelevation Prices $540 Million IPO Below Range — Sep 29, 2026Data center infrastructure maker Accelevation Holdings priced its IPO at $18 per share, below its previously indicated $20-to-$24 range, raising $540 million through sales of 30 million shares, most of them by Olympus Partners-affiliated shareholders. The stock opened below the IPO price on Nasdaq, while Accelevation said its share of the proceeds would go toward repaying debt, IPO costs and general corporate purposes.

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