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Study Links Olive Oil to Lower Dementia MortalityHealth — 3dSpain approved changes to its olive-oil quality standards to strengthen traceability, authenticity and consumer confidence. Separately, research highlighted a consumer misconception that sweeter-tasting olive oil is healthier, while bitterness in fresh extra-virgin oil can reflect beneficial polyphenols.

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“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, ye — 9hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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‘The Martyr's Blood Is Fragrant’: Mamdani's Wife Does Artwork for Terror-Loving, Anti-Israel Olive Oil Company That Celebrates Palestinian Terrorist Who Shot Down a British Plane — 2d

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Monticello Farmer LaVerne Rosenstiel Dies at 85Politics — 3dLaVerne G. Rosenstiel, 85, of Monticello, Wisconsin, died peacefully on October 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. A lifelong farmer, he was remembered for his devotion to his wife, children and grandchildren, as well as his community involvement and love of collecting Oliver tractors and toys.

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Listings Report Hiring Across Five U.S. CitiesBusiness — Oct 1, 2026Employers in Olive Branch, Jacksonville and the Huntsville area are advertising openings in driving, warehousing, logistics, supply-chain operations and defense-related planning, with roles ranging from entry-level to experienced and management positions. Mount Olive also has retail openings in merchandising, stocking and customer service; listings and benefits vary, and availability may change.

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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.

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, ye — Oct 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Israeli Bulldozers Uproot Olive Trees Near Ramallah Before October Harvest — Sep 23, 2026"They are uprooting, and we will plant again with the help of God," a Deir Nidham farmer said after bulldozers cleared nearly nine acres of olive trees days before harvest.

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Nicole Hardy The farmer's plan to replant shows determination, but losing established trees sets them back years.

Evans wins WRC title after Solberg crash — Oct 2, 2026Elfyn Evans won his first World Rally Championship title after rival Oliver Solberg crashed two corners from the finish of the decisive Rally Italy Sardinia stage. The dramatic result made Evans the first Welsh champion and Britain’s first WRC champion since 2001.

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Blackhawks Sign Oliver Moore to $21.25M Extension — Sep 24, 2026The Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Oliver Moore to a five-year, $21.25 million extension, paying him $4.25 million annually. The 21-year-old, a 2023 first-round pick, had 19 points in 51 games last season before a lower-body injury ended his campaign.

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Derek Foss This extension gives the Blackhawks some stability at forward for the next five years at a reasonable average.

Bills’ Ed Oliver Out After Warmup Hip Injury — Sep 17, 2026Bills DT Ed Oliver is out vs. Detroit after a hip injury in pregame warmups, ruled inactive 90 minutes before kickoff though he was not on the weekly injury report.

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Dana Whitfield Detroit elevating Reed should help them exploit the gaps in Buffalo's defensive line tonight.

Secore to Become Surf Air Mobility CFO — Sep 28, 2026Surf 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.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Amateur Finds Germany’s Largest Hadrianic Coin Hoard — Sep 22, 2026Amateur Oliver Riedl’s metal detector uncovered 934 Roman silver denarii near Wesseling, Germany’s largest Hadrian-era hoard, now displayed in Bonn.

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Sam Okafor Burying that much silver must have been serious business back in Hadrian's day.

50 Cent, Belize Politician Shyne Reconcile After Feud — Sep 10, 2026Rappers 50 Cent and Shyne have effectively ended over two decades of beef after a chance Serafina dinner in New York, with both men characterizing the reunion as a step toward unity in hip‑hop and beyond. Shyne, now a Belizean politician, frames himself as an elder statesman who offers olive branches, while 50 Cent praised his growth and even floated visiting Belize as part of the evolving relationship.

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Olivia Miles Wins Unanimous WNBA Rookie Award — Sep 27, 2026Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles was unanimously named the WNBA’s 2026 Rookie of the Year and also received the Associated Press rookie honor after a standout debut season. She set a league rookie scoring record with 790 points, averaged 19.8 points and 6.0 assists, and was the only rookie selected as a WNBA All-Star starter.

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Olivia Rodrigo and Jonas Brothers Top 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour — Sep 25, 2026iHeartMedia set the 2026 Jingle Ball Tour for Dec. 1-17 across nine cities with Olivia Rodrigo, Jonas Brothers and others; Capital One presale begins Sept. 29.

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Maya Lindstrom The presale starts on the 29th, so I need to make sure I set a reminder to get tickets early.

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Olivia Miles Surpasses WNBA Rookie Scoring Record — Sep 19, 2026Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx is closing in on Caitlin Clark’s rookie scoring record, tying it at 769 points and likely to surpass it with a few games left, while already setting rookie benchmarks in 3-pointers and early-season totals. Despite a few tough outings and the Lynx’s skid, Miles remains the frontrunner in rookie scoring and assists and is in MVP conversations as Clark’s 2024 debut record is highlighted in comparison.

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Maya Lindstrom Miles is on another level this year, tying that record while leading in assists too shows she's not just a scorer.

UNLV trains mariachi teachers amid Las Vegas shortageEntertainment — 2dAs mariachi programs grow to about 6,000 students in Las Vegas schools, a shortage of qualified teachers has prompted UNLV to offer a mariachi minor to train future educators. Axel Rodríguez Olivas is expected to become the program’s first graduate, helping carry the Mexican musical tradition into classrooms.

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Jury Selection Continues in Hedgepeth Murder TrialWorld — 3dAfter more than a week of jury selection, a full jury and three alternate jurors have been seated in the trial of Miguel Salguero Olivares, accused of raping and killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012. Prosecutors say the evidence links him to the crime; the defense maintains it is insufficient, and opening statements are expected once the final alternate is chosen.

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Judge Restricts Halle Berry Visits Amid Abuse Claims — Oct 1, 2026Olivier Martinez has accused Halle Berry of physically abusing their 12-year-old son and sought sole custody and a restraining order. A judge issued a temporary order restricting Berry’s visitation; Berry’s attorney denied the allegations and accused Martinez of misleading the court and harming their son’s interests.

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Rachel Meyers Martinez pushing for sole custody with these accusations feels like a move to cut Halle out completely.

WNBA Playoff Seeding Remains Unsettled — Sep 20, 2026As the WNBA regular season enters its final week, teams are locked in a tight scramble for playoff seeding with Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Atlanta, New York, and Dallas all in contention for top or pivotal positions. Meanwhile, analysts project award outcomes, with A’ja Wilson poised to win a fifth MVP and Olivia Miles as Rookie of the Year as the season heads toward its conclusion.

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Hurricane Marie Cancels Santa Monica Ocean Way Festival — Sep 11, 2026The Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica was canceled two weeks before its Sept. 26-27 debut due to Hurricane Marie causing significant beach erosion, with refunds being issued and plans announced to return in 2027. The two-day beach festival, organized by Goldenvoice and featuring headliners The Killers, Olivia Dean, and Jack White, is the second major Los Angeles–area beach festival canceled this year as organizers prioritize safety and beach restoration.

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Sam Okafor It's disappointing to lose the festival again this year, but the erosion from Marie makes canceling the right call for safety.

WILL SELLERS: Misunderstanding The Road To Independence — Jul 4, 2025Before the Declaration of Independence, there was the Olive Branch Petition. Written 250 years ago on July 5th, the Olive Branch Petition was Thomas Jefferson’s first attempt to explain to King George III why the…

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Vance offers olive branch to pro-Israel Republicans in closed-door speech — Sep 1, 2026

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Elena Vasquez Republicans will forgive almost anything as long as the check clears afterward.

CNN’s Chief Censorship Advocate Oliver Darcy Abruptly Departs Network — Aug 8, 2024CNN media reporter Oliver Darcy announced Thursday that he departed CNN and has launched a new newsletter. Darcy confirmed his departure to Mediaite, saying he was honored to work at the network “during a time when…

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