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Every form already nudges, so design the nudge on purpose — 6hNeutral choice design is a myth, so institutions should deliberately steer people toward outcomes they would endorse while leaving every option open.

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Chris Dalton This just means being honest about the steering that already happens in everything from loans to benefits.

US Army’s Old School Howitzer Gets A South Korean Replacement — 7hThe U.S. Army unveiled the XM1776 Monday, a modern replacement for its tired, aging M777 howitzers designed to give American troops more firepower and mobility on the battlefield.

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FDA grants Leads Biolabs second cancer fast-trackHealth — 1dThe FDA granted Fast Track to Leads Biolabs' opamtistomig for biliary tract cancer just nine days after submission, its second such designation.

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Your focus was stolen by design, not weak willpower — 16hAnyone who cannot finish a book or hold a thought will find Hari’s case that distraction is engineered into tech, work, and childhood—not a private character flaw.

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Sam Okafor I used to blame myself for losing interest in books halfway through, but realizing how work tools and apps are built to pull attention constantly changes how I see it.

Design each day against busyness and endless distraction — 1dKnowledge workers whose calendars and phones fill before they choose anything get a small daily loop of testable habits instead of another life overhaul.

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Tom Gallagher Blocking the first hour of the phone helps more than I expected once I actually test it each morning.

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.

A Case Designed To Make Energy More Expensive1 source — 6d

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Irrational choices follow patterns you can measure and redesign — 18hAriely shows people do not maximize self-interest like classical economics assumes; they repeat the same measurable mistakes—anchoring, free-lure, ownership inflation, and expectation effects—that others can predict and design around.

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Nicole Hardy Businesses could use these patterns to make better products instead of just tricking people into bad buys.

Cultural fashion shows spotlight designers across citiesLifestyle — 6dIndigenous designers are gaining visibility through fashion events, including the Black Hills Powwow’s Native-led runway show in Rapid City, which is expanding with a free daytime program, and New York Indigenous Fashion Week, which featured 30 designers. Organizers describe the shows as platforms for Indigenous creativity, cultural expression and broader opportunities in fashion.

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Book outlines nine principles for mastering skills in months — 3dDeliberate project design—not talent—lets ordinary people compress multi-year schooling into months of direct practice.

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Jared Kim I've built real apps in six months by breaking down big projects into weekly targets instead of taking endless courses.

Jets activate Tim Patrick from injured reserve ahead of Browns game — 2dTim Patrick makes his Jets debut Sunday after the Oct. 10 IR activation with no injury designation, closing a groin absence that began in week-one practices.

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Sausalito Home Transformation Wins 2026 Future House AwardLifestyle — 5dHome-design stories spotlight an Indian lifestyle brand’s growth, an award-winning Sausalito renovation, and a shift toward interiors that support spiritual practice and everyday routines. In Virginia, veteran interior designer Moyanne Harding is opening a store to help homeowners shape their spaces.

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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.

Korea Zinc Plans $7.4B Tennessee Smelter, 740 Jobs — 2dPresident Trump touted Korea Zinc’s planned Tennessee smelter as evidence that his tariff policies are attracting investment, saying it would create 740 jobs. The roughly $7.4 billion Project Crucible is expected to produce 11 U.S.-designated critical minerals, supporting efforts to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.

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Utah-Kansas Kickoff Moved Up for Storm ForecastSports — 3dUtah’s game against Kansas at Rice-Eccles Stadium has been moved up from 8:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday because of forecast storms, including possible lightning. The game will stream on the ESPN app, with a television network designation to be announced.

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Couture Exhibitions Span Paris, Lisbon, MinneapolisLifestyle — 2dFashion exhibitions are celebrating couture’s history and craft, from Maison Michel’s 90th-anniversary millinery show and the MAD’s 40-year retrospective to a Lisbon exhibition pairing Valentino designs with Joana Vasconcelos’s art. In Minneapolis, the Institute of Art will present more than 80 pieces from Paris’s Palais Galliera, its first such exhibition in the United States.

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Wave-Shaped Designs Cut Building Wind Pressures Up to 60%Science — 6dFlorida State University researchers found that wave-shaped walls and roofs on low-rise buildings can reduce peak hurricane-wind pressures near vulnerable corners by 40% to 60% in wind-tunnel tests. The design could offer engineers a way to improve wind resilience through building shape, alongside conventional measures such as stronger materials and rounded corners.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Decorators Offer Seasonal Porch, Deck Design Ideas — Oct 5, 2026Home and outdoor-design stories offer ways to make porches and decks more inviting, from arranging seasonal displays at varied heights to creating comfortable gathering zones with shade and lounge space. One article also points to professional porch-decorating services, while another reports that a Rhode Island mother has turned porch decorating into a business.

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Trump’s Dyed Diesel Order Provides Common Sense Relief, For Now — 5dPresident Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Monday designed to provide immediate, direct relief from high diesel prices for farmers and truckers.

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Trump Proposes Florida Presidential Retreat — 5dTrump's attorney proposed designating Trump International Golf Club a U.S. Presidential Golf Course; Palm Beach County is seriously considering the Sept. 3 plan and consulting the GSA.

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Family Attractions Span U.S., Singapore LocationsLifestyle — 3dFamily-friendly attractions highlighted include carefully landscaped mini-golf courses in Indiana and Minnesota, a Singapore indoor playground packed with rides and play areas, and a new inclusive playground in Clive, Iowa, designed for children of all abilities. Together, the venues offer varied options for recreation, from outdoor putting to accessible and imaginative play.

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Nuvacore Seeks Funding at $2.5B Valuation — 3dSix-month-old Nuvacore is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars at an estimated $2.5 billion valuation to develop a data-center CPU, though the fundraising round has not closed and the terms could change. The Sequoia-backed startup plans to design the chip’s core functions before choosing an architecture, targeting growing demand for processors that support AI workloads.

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Hyundai unveils larger, boxier 2027 TucsonAuto — 3dHyundai’s next-generation Tucson is set to grow and adopt a boxier design, with the hybrid version targeting up to 42 mpg. In a separate comparison, the Tucson is presented as the more practical choice than the Suzuki Jimny, offering five seats, a much larger cargo area and more power, while the Jimny is smaller and equipped for off-road driving.

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Three California Homes Sell; Pittsburgh Townhouse ListedBusiness — 4dA custom-built luxury townhouse in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, featuring high-end finishes, a sauna and four fireplaces, is listed for $3.1 million. The property has been on the market for more than 140 days, and its listing agent says it may require a buyer seeking its distinctive design and finishes.

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Florida designates CAIR, Antifa and Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups — Sep 29, 2026

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New Mexico selects firm for fairgrounds redevelopment planBusiness — 3dNew Mexico selected Albuquerque-based Hartman + Majewski Design Group to develop a detailed plan for redeveloping the State Fairgrounds, potentially including housing, parks, commercial space, pedestrian improvements and a stadium; the project is projected to support about 940 jobs annually over 30 years. The state expects to choose an anchor developer in December, while some residents and community groups have raised concerns about traffic, affordability, displacement and the proposed stadium.

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