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Kansas students modify 21 mobility cars for children
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High school robotics teams in Leawood, Kansas, modified ride-on toy cars for children with mobility disabilities, tailoring supports and controls to each child. Organizers say the cars promote independence, play and inclusion while giving students a chance to apply their skills to community needs.
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SpaceX Agrees to Buy Spectrum in Reported $8B Deal
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SpaceX agreed to acquire nationwide 800 MHz spectrum from Grain Management, adding low-band frequencies intended to help Starlink Mobile deliver coverage indoors and in cellular dead zones. The deal requires FCC approval and prompted declines in Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile shares.
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Isaias Brings Flooding, Outages Across Southeast
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Ahead of Hurricane Isaias, the Port of Mobile suspended vessel and terminal operations while Alabama coastal parks, offices and other facilities closed and events were canceled. Officials said restrictions and reopening plans would depend on storm conditions and post-storm safety assessments.
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Banglalink launches first Starlink satellite-to-mobile service in South Asia
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Banglalink, VEON’s Bangladesh unit, launched South Asia’s first Starlink-powered satellite-to-mobile service, letting customers with a 4G phone and Banglalink SIM access essential apps and location services beyond conventional network coverage. The service is available through the MyBL app and is intended to help maintain connectivity during emergencies, disasters and power outages.
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EXCLUSIVE: China Used Military-Linked Kindergarten To Cultivate Ties With Mitch McConnell’s Wife And In-Laws
Philip Lenczycki · 9 min · 1h
Buccaneers Rookie Daniels Set for Second Cowboys Start
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With Baker Mayfield sidelined by a thumb injury, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels is set to lead the winless Buccaneers against the Cowboys. Daniels showed rushing ability in his first NFL start, a trait that could help against a Dallas defense that has struggled to contain mobile quarterbacks.
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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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Toledo Stroke-Fund 5K Set for October 10
Health
— Oct 5, 2026
A 5K and one-mile walk in Toledo will honor stroke survivors and raise money for ProMedica’s Stroke Patient Assistance Fund, while a separate 5K and fun run in Mobile will promote healthy living through education, diet and exercise. The Toledo event also includes a children’s dash and resource fair; the Mobile event is set for Oct. 17 at Mardi Gras Park.
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Companies Seek Customer Service, Technician, Product Staff
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The articles are primarily job listings: Sumit Sales Group seeks an AT&T Fiber customer service representative, while Schneider is hiring customer service roles focused on client support, order management and problem-solving. Lucid is recruiting a senior mobile technician to repair electric vehicles in the field, and Peloton seeks a senior product manager to lead personalized, data-driven fitness guidance.
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Texas Neglect Cases Lead to Seizure of Over 120 Dogs
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Authorities rescued 45 Chihuahua-mix dogs, along with four chickens and a pig, from a north Houston mobile home where many of the dogs had severe infections and one was critically ill. The Houston SPCA is providing care, and the animal-cruelty investigation is ongoing; no charges have been filed.
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Analysis: Tornado Activity Shifts East, Raising Southern Risks
Weather
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Tornado activity in the United States is shifting east and extending across more of the year, increasing risks for Southern communities where many residents live in manufactured homes, which are far less safe during tornadoes. Census Bureau data highlight especially vulnerable areas in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi, where rising tornado activity overlaps with high concentrations of mobile homes and other vulnerabilities.
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Trump NATO Envoy Tells Nations To Take Responsibility For Expanding East
U.S. Envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker told member states to modernize their military infrastructure in order to move their troops from Western to Eastern Europe.
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Meijer tops US convenience-store satisfaction rankings
Business
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Meijer ranked first in the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2026 convenience store study, scoring 82 and surpassing Buc-ee’s, which scored 77. Overall satisfaction slipped slightly, with customers flagging store and bathroom cleanliness and mobile apps as areas needing improvement.
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Abbott to Skip Trump’s San Antonio Rally
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will skip President Trump’s San Antonio rally because of other campaign commitments, while praising Trump’s ability to mobilize Republican voters. The absence comes as polls show Democrat Gina Hinojosa narrowly leading Abbott and Republicans face competitive races in the state.
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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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Secore to Become Surf Air Mobility CFO
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— Sep 28, 2026
Surf Air Mobility appointed Jason Secore, formerly CFO of Matternet, as its CFO effective September 30, 2026; he will also take over as principal financial and accounting officer. Outgoing CFO Oliver Reeves will advise the company and its board through September 2027.
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Priya Raman
Secore brings solid drone finance experience that could strengthen Surf Air's path to scaling electric flights.
North Carolina invests $17M in rural mental health
Health
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North Carolina is directing more than $17 million from a federal rural health funding pool toward mental health and substance-use care, including behavioral health clinics, mobile crisis teams, opioid treatment and support for youth and pregnant or postpartum patients. State officials say the investments are intended to bring services closer to rural residents facing barriers to care.
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Scooter Crashes Kill Two, Critically Injure Woman
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A girl riding an electric scooter was killed after being struck by a car in a crosswalk in Oildale, California; authorities say the driver stayed at the scene and the crash remains under investigation. Separately, a man in Trois-Rivières died after a car struck his electric scooter, while a woman on a mobility scooter was critically injured in a Phoenix collision.
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America Needs Permitting Reform — With No Gimmicks
E.J. Antoni · 5 min · 2h
Vacant Homes Catch Fire Across Cities
Weather
— Oct 4, 2026
Fires broke out at vacant or abandoned homes in Knoxville, Syracuse and Fort Wayne, prompting road closures and, in Syracuse, firefighters to battle from outside after dangerous conditions and partial collapse. A separate fire at a Columbia mobile home was brought under control, with the cause and any injuries still unknown.
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Soccer vs American Football
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Trump Plans to Attend Alabama-Georgia Game
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— Oct 2, 2026
Trump said Oct. 2 he will attend No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 2 Georgia on Oct. 10 in Tuscaloosa, telling a Mobile rally: "We love Alabama" and he'll be back next Saturday.
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Nicole Hardy
I don't see why the president needs to turn a regular football Saturday into a campaign stop.
Police seek three missing people in Massachusetts, Alabama
World
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Police 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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Quit-Tobacco Programs Expand Support Across Regions
Health
— Oct 5, 2026
Michigan and Hawaiʻi health officials have launched state-specific QuitLogix mobile apps to make free tobacco-cessation support more accessible. The apps offer tools such as progress reminders and digital coaching, while Hawaiʻi’s Quitline also provides nicotine-replacement products and support for quitting smoking, vaping, and other tobacco use.
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New broadband rival challenges T-Mobile and Verizon
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— Sep 20, 2026
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Sandra Rhodes
Zacharia to Debut as White House Press Secretary Tuesday
Katie Zacharia, President Donald Trump’s newly chosen White House press secretary, will take to the podium Tuesday. "I am pleased to announce that Katie Zacharia will be beginning her term as Press Secretary tomorrow, Columbus Day, and will be doing an introductory News Conference on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. from the Press Briefing Room in the White House. Katie has been with me, in spirit, from the v
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Theme Parks Plan Expansions, Face Closures
Travel
— Oct 5, 2026
Walt Disney World plans to add Nomad Lounge’s popular gluten-free churros to mobile ordering, while California’s Great America faces a planned closure between 2028 and 2032 as its land is redeveloped; a Universal-branded resort in the U.K. is also reportedly planned for 2031. A recent Universal Orlando review praised the parks and Epic Universe, while this week’s operations update highlights Halloween Horror Nights and several attraction refurbishments and closures.
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Retirees Find Affordable Living Across Five U.S. Communities
Lifestyle
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Articles highlight five affordable retirement options: a resident-owned mobile-home community in Palm Harbor, Florida; lakeside Rogers City, Michigan; waterfront Lakeside Coves in Tennessee; small-town Clarkdale, Arizona; and riverfront Tionesta, Pennsylvania, where homes may cost under $150,000. Their common appeal is lower-cost, slower-paced living near water and outdoor recreation, though each offers a distinct setting and community model.
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May Mobility Plans $1.4B SPAC Public Listing
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— Sep 16, 2026
May Mobility struck a $1.4B SPAC deal with ACP Holdings to list on Nasdaq as MAY by end of 2026, with up to $337M in proceeds and 550,000-plus rides already done.
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Dana Whitfield
With that many rides already done, May Mobility looks like one of the more serious AV companies going public.
Meme claims Trump Mobile took $59 million in T1 phone deposits
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— Sep 20, 2026
Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.
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Justice Alito Recuses from Major Climate Case
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— Sep 28, 2026
Justice Samuel Alito will recuse himself from the Supreme Court case over whether Boulder, Colorado, can pursue climate-damages claims against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy. His decision follows scrutiny of his oil and gas stock holdings and calls for him to step aside; the court offered no explanation, and the effect on the case’s outcome is unclear.
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Sam Okafor
The lack of any court explanation leaves it unclear how this changes the outcome for Boulder's claims.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 18h
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