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Ebola Spreads Across Congo, Kenya Reports First DeathHealth — 4dEbola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with new hotspots, gaps in contact tracing and strained health workers and response resources; the outbreak has also reached Kenya, where an imported case proved fatal. Authorities are tracing contacts and screening people crossing borders, while health guidance emphasizes that Bundibugyo Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials, not through the air.

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Druski Parodies Former Child Stars in Skit — 1dDruski’s viral “That’s So Zion” sketch satirizes the unpredictable public personas of former child stars, with fictional scenes that viewers interpret as nods to Raven-Symoné, Orlando Brown and JoJo Siwa. DJ Vlad said Druski used AI to recreate his voice for the mock interview rather than contacting him.

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Colleges Investigate Campus Sexual Assault ReportsHealth — 3dClemson University police are investigating a report that an unknown man touched a female student’s buttocks in Cooper Library, and have increased patrols while reviewing video and interviewing witnesses. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them.

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School Fires Coach After Snapchat Contact With StudentSports — 2dWestosha Central High School fired an assistant football coach for violating district policy after he communicated with a female student on Snapchat. A sheriff’s investigation found no criminal violation, and no charges were filed.

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Portugal Residency Firm Survey Finds 56% of H-1B Contacts Exploring Alternatives — Oct 3, 2026Portugal HQA Residency says 56% of surveyed H-1B contacts in a 347-person May–September 2026 study were exploring residency or immigration options outside the U.S.

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Rachel Meyers Surveys from residency firms probably overstate the shift since they only talk to people already inquiring.

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.

Missing senior alerts issued across three statesWorld — 1dAuthorities issued alerts for three missing older women: 85-year-old Mary Dickerson in Hohenwald, Tennessee, whose medical condition may hinder her ability to return home; 74-year-old Maria Cabrera in northwest Bakersfield, California; and 95-year-old Shirley Wesley, last seen near Cañon City, Colorado, who has a cognitive disorder. Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities or emergency services.

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U.S. and WHO Seek Answers on Irkutsk Lab Death — Oct 2, 2026A 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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Cuba Says US Contacts Aren’t Negotiations — 4dCuba's top Washington diplomat told Reuters on Oct. 5, 2026 the US and Cuba have communication channels but no formal negotiations, disputing Trump's claim Rubio was deep into talks.

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Nicole Hardy Having open channels is smart but it won't solve much without real negotiations on the table.

U.S. Monitors Suspected Plague Case in Russia — 5dA 28-year-old Irkutsk anti-plague institute worker died after severe pneumonia; Russia reports no lab pathogen link while nearly 200 contacts are watched and the White House assesses developments.

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Broncos' Patrick Surtain Exits 49ers Game With Ankle Injury — 5dTwo-time All-Pro Patrick Surtain II left the Broncos' Oct. 4 game at the 49ers with a non-contact ankle injury and did not return.

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Elena Vasquez Non-contact ankle injuries like that often linger. The team should sit him until it's fully healed instead of risking more damage.

US monitors Siberian lab death amid plague suspicions — 4dA 28-year-old Irkutsk anti-plague lab worker dies of severe pneumonia; nearly 200 contacts are watched and institute staff sleep on floors as Rubio keeps a close eye.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Packers Linebacker Cooper Carted Off With Achilles Injury — 5dPackers LB Edgerrin Cooper was carted off with a non-contact left Achilles injury in a 17-14 win over Tampa Bay; Matt LaFleur said he would suspect it ends Cooper's season.

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Sam Okafor That's a brutal non-contact Achilles tear for Cooper, the Packers secondary will miss his speed for the rest of the year.

Students in Scotland, Arkansas Contact ISS AstronautsScience — 4dStudents at schools in Scotland and Arkansas used the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station program to speak live with Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk during brief ISS flyovers. The conversations let students ask about spaceflight and life in orbit, and grew out of efforts to engage them in science, technology, engineering and math.

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Coast Guard Searches for Missing Medical-Transfer Plane — 6dCoast Guard is searching 13 nautical miles south of Nantucket for a Gulfstream G100 medical jet with six people after FAA contact was lost around 2 a.m. Saturday.

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Rachel Meyers Coast Guard crews deserve credit for heading out right away on a search like this even in the dark.

Police Issue Scam Warnings Across Four StatesPolitics — 4dPolice and county officials in Cortland, Thurston County and Casper warn that scammers are sending fake permit or city-service invoices demanding wire transfers. Residents should not pay or click links in unexpected invoices; instead, verify them directly with the relevant agency using independently confirmed contact information.

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Hukporti’s Achilles Tear Ends His Season — 4dSixers center Ariel Hukporti left Philadelphia’s preseason win over the Knicks after a non-contact right-leg injury, raising concern about a possible Achilles injury; imaging was planned, and no confirmed diagnosis was provided in the reports. His absence would deepen Philadelphia’s center shortage, with Adem Bona, Tacko Fall and Dominick Barlow also sidelined by injuries.

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Child sex abuse cases reported across three statesHealth — 6dAuthorities in Tennessee, Oregon and Kentucky have arrested or charged men in separate child sexual abuse investigations. Portland police say the former preschool employee could have additional victims and are urging families with concerns to contact investigators.

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Police seek three missing people in Massachusetts, AlabamaWorld — 3dPolice are seeking the public’s help finding three missing people: 16-year-old Scarlet Osorto Cambar in Lowell, Massachusetts; 21-year-old Lonnie Bailey in Mobile, Alabama, last heard from Sept. 22; and 19-year-old Zaryah Johnson in Birmingham, Alabama, last seen Oct. 4. Authorities urge anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact the respective police departments.

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Massachusetts Man Arrested in Katie Miller Cyberstalking Case — Oct 1, 2026John Anthony Proia III, 41, of Waltham, Mass., was arrested and indicted Oct. 1, 2026, on one federal cyberstalking count after prosecutors alleged more than 40 contacts with Katie Miller.

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Rachel Meyers Hope this stops the harassment and Katie Miller can move on without looking over her shoulder.

Briscoe Wins Second Race of 2026 at Las Vegas — 5dChase Briscoe swept the stages and led 175 laps to win the South Point 400 in Las Vegas, holding off a late charge from Kyle Larson, who made contact with Tyler Reddick in the closing laps. The victory lifted Briscoe to sixth in the Chase standings, while Denny Hamlin’s spin and troubled race cost him ground to points leader Larson.

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Six Presumed Dead After Air Ambulance DisappearsWorld — 6dA Canadian air ambulance carrying four Canadians and two Bermudians disappeared over the Atlantic while flying from Bermuda to Boston, prompting a Coast Guard search near Nantucket. Crews found a debris field and continued searching for the six people aboard; air traffic recordings indicate the pilot reported electrical problems and declared an emergency before contact was lost.

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Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Manchester Jews — Oct 2, 2026Two Iranian nationals have been charged with allegedly preparing a terrorist attack targeting Manchester’s Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur. Police say the men may have been in contact with an overseas third party, possibly in Iran, and that the suspected plot was disrupted; the defendants are due in court and the allegations have not been proven.

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Priya Raman Charging the pair is right but the court must prove everything since the claims remain untested.

Walmart Recalls 4.4 Million Wire-Bristle Grill Brushes — Oct 1, 2026Walmart is recalling about 4.5 million Expert Grill wire-bristle brushes sold from 2021 through 2026 because bristles can detach and be swallowed, potentially causing serious internal injuries. Consumers should stop using affected brushes and contact Walmart for a refund or store credit; no injuries have been reported.

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Curate Launches Integrated Two-Way Client Texting — Sep 25, 2026Curate launched two-way texting for its event operations platform, enabling caterers and other event businesses to message clients from contact profiles and keep incoming and outgoing conversations in a shared chronological record.

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Maya Lindstrom This texting tool should cut down on missed messages and keep everything organized for busy caterers.