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Meta blocks ByteDance ads across seven countries — 17hMeta on Thursday barred ByteDance ads on Facebook and Instagram in the US and six other countries, calling it normal competition with TikTok.

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The System Worked in the Cornell Seven Case1 source — 2d

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MLB proposes 154-game season, playoff expansion — 23hMLB proposed a 154-game season from 2029, a best-of-seven Division Series, and top seeds choosing playoff opponents starting 2027.

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Nebraska sells seven urinal troughs at $3,000Sports — 3dAs Nebraska renovates 103-year-old Memorial Stadium, it is selling game-used urinal troughs for $3,000 each as unusual pieces of Cornhuskers memorabilia. Seven of the 30 available had already sold, and the fixtures will be sanitized before delivery.

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Trump announces Medal of Freedom for Roger Clemens at Texas rally — 20hAt a San Antonio rally, Trump pledges Clemens a presidential medal, cites seven Cy Youngs and a clean legal record, then the White House email revises the honor named.

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Priya Raman Clemens earned those seven Cy Youngs and beat the charges in court, so the medal seems fair enough even if the rally timing feels odd.

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.

Archaeologists Remove Seven Coffins at North Dakota Governor’s ResidenceScience — 4dArchaeologists removed seven coffins containing human remains and an unidentified wooden box from grounds near North Dakota’s governor’s residence, the site of Bismarck’s first cemetery. Researchers will catalog the finds through early 2027, with reburial expected at a local cemetery; DNA testing is not planned.

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Turkish referee chief among seven detained in corruption probe — Oct 2, 2026Five of seven Turkish football officials, including refereeing chief Ferhat Gundogdu, were placed in pretrial detention in a corruption probe.

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Dana Whitfield This should send a strong message that corruption in refereeing won't be tolerated in Turkish football.

Category 3 Isaias Nears Alabama-Florida Coast — 5dThe National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad low-pressure area that may form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, with development expected to be slow and a 30% chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm within seven days. It is too early to assess possible Gulf Coast impacts; if a storm forms, it would be named Isaias, in a season that has yet to produce an Atlantic hurricane.

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South African Series Spotlights Seven Equine Welfare GroupsLifestyle — 4dEquine welfare efforts are taking different forms: a South African documentary will spotlight seven organizations’ rescue, rehabilitation and therapy work, while an Oregon rescue is taking over another nonprofit’s horses and programs to continue care and expand community services. In the U.S., an Evansville festival booth is raising money to keep equine activities free for veterans, and a Dallas therapy ranch says its Gospel-focused youth programs are growing.

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Louisiana Doctor Charged in 7-Year-Old's Florida DrowningWorld — 2dLouisiana doctor Sukanthini Subbiah was charged with aggravated manslaughter after seven-year-old Khushil Bandi drowned at an Orlando-area pool while in her care. Police say surveillance footage showed her delaying several minutes before seeking help, contradicting her account; Subbiah said she froze, and the boy later died at a hospital.

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Stockton University Plans 21 Layoffs, Unions ProtestPolitics — 1dStockton University plans to cut 14 faculty and seven professional staff positions at the end of the academic year to address a budget deficit, citing financial pressures that include declining enrollment. Unions are protesting the layoffs and demanding more transparency, while demonstrators also raised concerns about academic freedom and the administration’s response to genocide.

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

OPEC+ Seven Extend Pause on Oil Quota Increases for November — 6dOPEC+’s seven key producers agreed to keep November oil production levels unchanged, maintaining September’s required levels as the group seeks to stabilize markets. Middle East conflict and shipping disruptions have kept actual output well below targets, while members assess future production quotas.

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Ex-Dallas Officer Guyger Set for Parole ReleaseWorld — 2dAmber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of killing her neighbor Botham Jean, is scheduled to be released on parole Oct. 16 after serving about seven years of her 10-year sentence. The Texas parole board cited her prison conduct and program participation; Jean’s family asked for privacy as they process the decision.

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AkzoNobel agrees $1.35 billion Asia sale to Nippon — 4dAkzoNobel agreed Oct. 5 to sell decorative paints in seven Asian countries to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion enterprise value, a 21x EBITDA multiple.

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Maya Lindstrom Nippon is paying top dollar for those seven markets, but AkzoNobel may regret losing that regional footprint later.

Boeing Wins $14.7B Patriot Seeker Contract — 3dBoeing says Lockheed awarded it a ~$14.7B seven-year UCA to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker production, formalizing an April Pentagon framework; hundreds of Huntsville jobs expected.

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Nicole Hardy This deal should create solid jobs in Alabama while boosting our ability to counter missile threats.

The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Iran receives US feedback on seven-day trust-building plan — Sep 30, 2026

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McAdoo Ends Seven Years at Kawasaki to Ride Quad Lock Honda — Oct 2, 2026Cameron McAdoo has signed with Quad Lock Honda after seven seasons with Pro Circuit Kawasaki, joining the team full time for the 2027 SuperMotocross season as it steps up its 250-class program with increased American Honda support. He is making his team debut in Australia’s Supercross series, whose opener is this weekend.

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Sam Okafor Quad Lock Honda stepping up their program with more factory support makes sense, and McAdoo should help them challenge for wins sooner.

Virginia, Virginia Tech Face ACC MatchupsSports — 1dVirginia hosts Syracuse seeking an offensive rebound after scoring just seven points against Florida State, while the Cavaliers also need stronger leadership and defensive execution after uneven road performances. Syracuse arrives energized by a 42-41 overtime win over UConn, in which quarterback Amari Odom accounted for six touchdowns, setting up a test of Virginia’s defense and a chance for the Orange to build on their offensive momentum.

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Polls Show El-Sayed Ahead in Michigan Senate Race — 3dMichigan’s Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers remains competitive: recent polls give El-Sayed leads ranging from about four to seven points, while another shows the contest nearly even. Despite his polling edge, some Michigan Democrats worry El-Sayed is taking key constituencies for granted and needs to do more outreach, particularly to Black and Jewish voters.

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Amber Guyger Granted Parole After Seven Years in Botham Jean Murder — Oct 1, 2026Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean in 2018, was approved for parole after serving about seven years of her 10-year sentence. The parole board cited her prison record and rehabilitation programs, while Jean’s family expressed deep disappointment and said the decision shortchanges accountability.

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Dodgers Eliminate Braves in Game 4 — 2dFacing elimination with the Dodgers leading their NLDS 2-1, the Braves are relying on Tyler Mahle in Game 4. Since joining Atlanta at the trade deadline, Mahle has posted a 1.99 regular-season ERA and delivered seven innings of one-run ball in the postseason, making his turnaround central to the Braves’ hopes and raising questions about his value as a free agent.

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Beringer Scores 12 in Timberwolves Preseason Win — 3dMinnesota opened its preseason with a 116–97 win over Milwaukee, led in part by Joan Beringer’s 12 points and seven rebounds. With Naz Reid out of the frontcourt mix, Beringer is expected to back up Rudy Gobert, giving the Timberwolves a potential source of rim protection and rebounding during Gobert’s minutes off the court.

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Permanent Daylight Time Shifts Western NHL SchedulesSports — 2dAlberta, British Columbia and Manitoba’s decision to stay on daylight time has complicated NHL scheduling in Western Canada, pushing some games later; the Calgary Flames have eight 9 p.m. starts, while the Edmonton Oilers have seven. Players and families say they’ll need to adjust, with late starts making some games harder for children and fans to attend.

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Gayheart Says Family Hanging in There Seven Months After Dane Death — Sep 27, 2026Rebecca Gayheart told People she and daughters Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14, are "hanging in there" seven months after Eric Dane died at 53 from ALS.

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