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5E Acquires Searles Valley, Becomes Boron Producer
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5E Advanced Materials has completed its acquisition of Searles Valley Minerals’ operating assets, turning the company from a development-stage business into a producer with three processing sites, a 257-person workforce and two Southern California minerals operations. 5E says new offtake contracts lift netbacks by more than 65% and its base plan targets about $40 million in annual adjusted EBITDA, with borates, sulfate of potash, lithium and tungsten offering additional potential beyond that plan.
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WHO Seeks Cause of Russian Lab Worker’s Death
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The WHO says the cause of a Russian anti-plague laboratory worker’s fatal pneumonia remains unknown, but it has found no evidence of ongoing transmission or a registered plague case. Russian authorities reported that contacts tested negative and completed medical monitoring; the WHO has requested more information to clarify the death and conflicting reports.
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Broncos Coach Payton to Take Larger Offensive Role vs Chargers
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Sean Payton is expected to take a larger role in the Denver Broncos’ offensive play-calling against the Chargers, with several reports saying he will reclaim the duties from coordinator Davis Webb while another describes a more collaborative arrangement. The move follows a sluggish 2-2 start and an offense ranked near the bottom of the league in scoring and yardage.
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Cause Undetermined in Siberian Researcher’s Death
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After a laboratory researcher in Siberia died of pneumonia of unknown cause, reports raised fears of a possible pneumonic plague outbreak, including claims of quarantines and medical observation; the cause remains unconfirmed. Russian authorities say tests found no work-related pathogens, while the U.S. says it is monitoring the situation and a former CIA officer warns that any perceived cover-up could deepen distrust of Moscow amid economic and wartime strains.
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‘It’s Time For Ukraine To Get A New President’: Trump Signals End Of Patience With Zelenskyy As War Stretches On
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 5h
Steve Martin, Bluegrass Stars Recast ‘Old Town Road’
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Steve Martin and Alison Brown have reworked Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” as a banjo-led bluegrass song, with new humorous lyrics by Martin. Bluegrass veterans Del McCoury and Dan Tyminski join the collaboration, which swaps the original’s country-trap production for acoustic strings.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Indian Solar Community Holds First Global Gathering
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New solar research is expanding understanding of the Sun and its effects on Earth, while the renewable-energy sector focuses on practical deployment—from U.S. rules for sodium-ion storage to industry collaboration in India and community solar adoption in Pennsylvania.
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Myriad Genetics, SOPHiA GENETICS and AstraZeneca advance prostate cancer biomarker
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Myriad Genetics, SOPHiA GENETICS and AstraZeneca are collaborating to advance Myriad’s prostate cancer genomic instability score, designed to identify tumors with features associated with homologous recombination deficiency. Myriad’s MyChoice CDx test will generate the score, while SOPHiA plans to develop a decentralized companion diagnostic; the technology is being studied for clinical trials and is not yet an approved prostate cancer test.
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Foreigner’s Texas Choir Collaborations Span Tour
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Foreigner is bringing local student choirs onstage to sing “I Want to Know What Love Is,” with Jacksonville’s choir winning a radio contest, Slaton students performing in Lubbock, and San Antonio’s Children’s Chorus set to join the band at an upcoming show. The collaborations offer students rare performance opportunities while the band and educators stress the importance of supporting music education; Foreigner also donates to participating choirs.
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U.S. and WHO Seek Answers on Irkutsk Lab Death
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— Oct 2, 2026
A laboratory worker in Russia’s Irkutsk region has died from plague, prompting authorities to quarantine a hospital and place nearly 200 contacts under medical observation. Officials say contacts’ tests have been negative so far; how she contracted the disease and its specific form remain unclear, with reports pointing to possible laboratory exposure.
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Society built an extrovert ideal that wastes quiet talent
Cain argues Western culture prizes charisma and constant sociability, sidelining roughly a third to half the population who invent, lead, and think deeply in quieter ways.
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Oxford Study Finds Microglia Remove Parkinson’s Protein Clumps
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Oxford researchers found that microglia can selectively remove toxic alpha-synuclein clumps from dopamine-producing neurons, while early phase 1 findings for an LRRK2-degrading drug showed changes in Parkinson’s-related measures. Separately, a new University of Arizona collaboration will investigate biological differences in Parkinson’s disease between women and men to help address gaps in understanding the disease’s symptoms and progression.
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Danaher Plans AI Lab for Antibody Discovery in 2027
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Danaher plans to launch an AI-powered autonomous laboratory at Abcam, combining robotics and technology from across the company to design, build and test antibodies and other molecular tools. Expected to operate at scale in early 2027, the lab aims to accelerate discovery up to eightfold and eventually produce nearly ten times more reagents, while scientists retain key decision-making roles.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Miranda Lambert Debuts at Truth With Sold-Out Show
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— Oct 2, 2026
Miranda Lambert celebrated her new album, Crisco, with a sold-out opening-night performance at Nashville’s The Truth, featuring new songs and a duet with Chris Stapleton. The album draws on Dolly Parton’s influence, while Lambert’s collaborations with Ella Langley—including co-writing and producing the hit “Choosin’ Texas”—reflect her support for women in country music and the next generation of artists.
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AstraZeneca Completes $2B Summit Cancer Drug Investment
Business
— Oct 2, 2026
AstraZeneca has completed its $2 billion equity investment in Summit Therapeutics to accelerate development of ivonescimab, an investigational PD-1/VEGF cancer antibody. The companies are also advancing clinical collaborations that pair ivonescimab with antibody-drug conjugates across several cancers, including lung and breast cancer.
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Jericho Describes Reworking Matches to Fit Khan’s AEW Requests
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— Oct 2, 2026
Chris Jericho said he and Samoa Joe adapted an AEW match after disagreeing with an idea from Tony Khan, reshaping their plans to include his request. Jericho described collaborating with a boss and finding a workable alternative rather than simply refusing a creative decision as part of being a professional.
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Maya Lindstrom
Khan staying involved in the details like this probably helps keep the product fresh even if it means extra work.
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Houthis Launch Missile Attack On Riyadh International Airport As Blasts Shock Saudi Capital
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 9h
Nepal DNA labs process 3,685 samples to identify flood victims
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— Oct 2, 2026
Nepal’s forensic laboratories are conducting thousands of DNA tests to identify victims of catastrophic flooding triggered by a glacial and rock collapse on the Nepal-China border. Authorities have recovered 1,454 bodies, but only 112 have been identified, while nearly 5,800 people are reported dead or missing across Nepal and China; experts say matching remains with families could take weeks.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Right-wing meme claims liberal financier collaborated with Nazis
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— Oct 2, 2026
Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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MI5 warns 100-plus academics over China espionage research
World
— Sep 30, 2026
MI5 warned that more than 100 UK-linked academics worked on research funded by China’s CGTRI, which the agency says is closely tied to China’s Ministry of State Security and aims to strengthen its espionage capabilities. It urged universities to review collaborations and funding sources; China’s embassy rejected the allegations as baseless.
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Raye says Jordan is friend, teases project
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— Sep 28, 2026
Raye dismissed dating rumors about Michael B. Jordan, saying they are “just friends who like roller coasters,” and confirmed they are working on a project she cannot yet discuss. At the 2026 MTV VMAs, she also spoke about her George Michael tribute performance and said she would welcome a collaboration with Madonna.
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AI Executives Urge Global Safeguards at UN
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— Sep 19, 2026
A broad alliance of about 20 countries and the European Commission pressed for globally consistent, human-led AI safeguards and proposed an international body to oversee AI, though the United States and China did not join the declaration. Parallel moves from industry and leaders emphasize human–AI collaboration, robust governance and data-access controls, with executives urging leadership to decide what AI can access as part of responsible adoption.
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The Story of the Singing Revolution in Estonia
Citizens reclaim independence through song festivals
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Meta Unveils VR Headset, Camera-Free Smart Glasses
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— Sep 21, 2026
Meta is gearing up for a major Connect event with new smart glasses that omit built-in cameras to address privacy concerns, along with AI features and a lightweight mixed-reality headset codenamed Phoenix, plus ongoing Ray-Ban collaborations and privacy indicators. Separately, the INVEST Digital Health conference underscores wearables’ expanding role in healthcare, from vital-sign monitoring to integrating wearable data into care delivery and clinical trials.
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Bunia Confirms Mpox Case Amid Ebola Outbreak
Health
— Sep 25, 2026
A laboratory-confirmed mpox case in a 21-year-old woman in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, is raising concern about renewed spread; another woman is suspected, and health officials are investigating additional cases. The resurgence comes as the region faces a severe Ebola outbreak that is straining health services and complicating disease surveillance.
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IDB Plans Two-Year Venezuela Reengagement
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— Sep 21, 2026
The Inter-American Development Bank is re-engaging with Venezuela and drafting a two-year plan focused on electricity infrastructure and social protection, while missions assess the macroeconomic framework and sector needs; the bank has not specified how its roughly $2 billion in arrears will be resolved. IDB President Ilan Goldfajn says the engagement aims to work collaboratively with Venezuelans to shape the plan and determine next steps, signaling a potential longer-term lending role if planning progresses.
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Dassault Flight-Tests Two AI Algorithms on Rafale
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— Sep 22, 2026
Dassault Aviation has flight-tested two sovereign AI algorithms on the Rafale—one in-house and one with Thales’ cortAIx—as part of a push to integrate supervised cockpit AI and mature them for future Rafale upgrades, underscoring France’s drive for autonomous defense capabilities. The tests follow broader European defense AI initiatives and collaborations with partners, highlighting a path toward more AI-enabled cockpits and coordinated operations with unmanned systems.
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Derek Foss
France keeping its AI defense tech fully sovereign on the Rafale is a smart move for long-term independence.
Nvidia-Backed Iambic Files for U.S. IPO
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— Sep 21, 2026
Nvidia-backed Iambic filed for Nasdaq IPO as IAM after raising $461.8 million, same day it unveiled an AbbVie AI drug-discovery collaboration.
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Marcus Bell
With 461 million already raised plus AbbVie ties, this IPO could help Iambic advance those early trials effectively.
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
Sean Moran · 7 min · 10h
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