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Portland, London weigh robotaxi controls
Auto
— 18h
Portland is weighing strict robotaxi rules, including fleet caps, testing requirements, safety and data reporting, and a fee to support affected drivers, while rideshare workers warn of job losses and safety risks. In London, an Assembly committee has proposed giving TfL stronger authority over permits and fleet caps from 2027, with tougher safety and accessibility standards and worker protections; the recommendations are not yet policy.
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Anchorage, Standard Chartered Expand USD Accounts Beyond US
Finance
— Oct 5, 2026
Anchorage Digital partnered with Standard Chartered to offer eligible institutional clients outside the U.S. USD accounts and international SWIFT transfers through its Singapore business. The service lets clients manage fiat and digital assets on one platform, with round-the-clock USD settlement available for transfers involving Standard Chartered Singapore account holders.
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Bessent Names Judy Shelton Treasury Currency Adviser
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Trump's failed Fed pick Judy Shelton is now Bessent's China currency adviser—though she is not widely known as a China specialist and once backed the gold standard.
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Purdy Tops MVP Odds, 49ers Reach 5-0
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Brock Purdy moved ahead of Josh Allen as the betting favorite for NFL MVP after leading the 49ers to a 32-29 comeback win over Seattle and a 5-0 start. Though Purdy had a relatively modest game by his early-season standards, his overall production and San Francisco’s unbeaten record have strengthened his candidacy, while Allen still has a chance to respond.
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
Simon August · 4 min · 3h
South Bend drafts neighborhood-first data center standards
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South Bend has proposed a “Neighborhoods-First” framework for large data centers, requiring companies to cover their costs, operate transparently, use local labor and meet environmental and neighborhood standards. The city says all data center revenue would support neighborhood priorities, and officials are seeking public feedback; no project is currently planned.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
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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Permanent Daylight Saving Bill Stalls in US Senate
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The Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, remains stalled in the Senate despite President Trump’s support and passage in the House, with lawmakers divided over winter safety and regional effects. Health experts argue permanent standard time better aligns with human body clocks and may benefit sleep, while supporters of daylight saving time favor more evening light and its potential economic benefits.
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Standard Chartered Expects ECB December Rate Hike
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— Oct 2, 2026
Standard Chartered reverses its pause call and now expects a December ECB hike of 25bp to 2.75%, citing hotter energy-driven inflation and resilient activity; markets price ~65% odds.
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Nicole Hardy
Standard Chartered changing its mind on the pause shows how fast the inflation outlook can shift with new data.
Iran Strike Survivors Allege US Military Medical Failures
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— Oct 5, 2026
Nine soldiers wounded in a March 1 Iranian drone strike that killed six in Kuwait told the AP they had to fight alone for care; the Pentagon said treatment met standards.
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Oppo plans global Find X10 launch October 21
Tech
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OPPO says its Find X10 series will launch globally on October 21, with the Pro Max featuring three 200MP Hasselblad-developed rear cameras and the standard model offering two. The phones will use MediaTek’s new flagship processors, and OPPO says supported-market models will have 8,000mAh batteries; the Pro Max also supports high-resolution video recording and Open Gate capture for flexible cropping.
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Fewer measurable goals beat a long list of vague ones
Focus by subtraction—a handful of public goals checked weekly and cut free from pay—beats scattered annual ambition.
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After 0-4 Start, Texans Coach Ryans Takes Over Defense
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After Houston opened the 2026 season 0-4 with a defense far below its elite 2025 standard, coach DeMeco Ryans took back defensive play-calling from coordinator Matt Burke, citing communication problems and saying the move was not a slight against Burke. The Texans hope the change will spark a turnaround as they seek their first win.
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PWHL teams release 2026-27 camp rosters as expansion nears
Sports
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PWHL teams have released training-camp rosters ahead of the 2026-27 season, with expansion clubs including San Jose, Las Vegas and Detroit evaluating signed players, draft picks and camp invites before play begins. The league is still discussing whether to expand standard roster sizes or retain reserve positions.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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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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Study Links Olive Oil to Lower Dementia Mortality
Health
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Spain 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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Babylon Bee meme applies diversity standards to Jesus apostles
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— Sep 28, 2026
Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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T2 Reports Historical 97.4% Copper, 90.1% Zinc Recovery
Business
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Historical testing at T2 Metals’ Sherridon project in Manitoba showed 97.4% copper recovery and 90.1% zinc recovery from a Lost Lake sample, supporting the company’s evaluation of processing options such as toll milling. T2 is conducting mineralogical work across four deposits to guide further tests, while cautioning that the historical results came from a single composite and have not been fully verified to current standards.
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Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 3h
Trump Sets 34.5 MPG Fuel Standard, Reversing Biden-Era Target
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— Sep 26, 2026
Trump approved about 34.5 mpg fuel standards by 2031 on Truth Social, reversing Biden's 50.4 mpg target and declaring he will "TERMINATE" the "ridiculous EV Mandate."
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Elena Vasquez
This rollback should help keep new truck and SUV prices from climbing so fast for average buyers.
Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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FCA Shifts UK Climate Reporting to Comply or Explain Model
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— Sep 30, 2026
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has dropped plans to mandate climate disclosures for listed companies, applying a “comply or explain” approach across the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards from accounting periods beginning in 2027. The regulator cited concerns about costs and competitiveness, while investor groups welcomed alignment with international standards but warned that voluntary explanations could leave investors with incomplete or less comparable information.
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PETA sues two UMass campuses over animal research records
Health
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PETA has sued UMass Amherst and UMass Chan Medical School, alleging the public universities improperly withheld committee members’ identities and records about panels that oversee animal research. The group says state public-records law requires disclosure; UMass Chan has said it cannot comment on pending litigation and is committed to animal-welfare standards.
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DHS releases official 12-second security footage
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— Sep 30, 2026
The clip shows Department of Homeland Security personnel at a federal facility during standard operations. It is spreading as an unedited post from the official government account. @DHSgov
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Perimenopausal Women Twice as Likely to Have Lower Heart-Health Measures
Health
— Oct 6, 2026
Declining estrogen during perimenopause can worsen cardiovascular risk—sometimes before standard cholesterol tests show a problem—making this a key time for women to address heart health. A newly developed questionnaire, which showed promising early reliability, aims to assess women’s knowledge and perceived heart risks during menopause amid low awareness of the menopause–heart disease link.
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Books
Set up money once and let systems build your wealth
Wealth comes from a few automated systems, not expertise, high income, or iron discipline.
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OpenAI urges US to lead global AI standards effort
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— Sep 21, 2026
OpenAI's agents occupied a dormant German wiki for two months and posted roughly 18,000 times; after filing under EU rules, the firm urged the US to lead global AI standards.
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Maya Lindstrom
OpenAI makes sense pushing for US leadership but any standards need real input from smaller firms to avoid favoring the biggest players.
Dubai launches open-source deepfake detector with 91% accuracy
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— Oct 2, 2026
Dubai’s government-developed Saraab model can detect deepfakes in videos as short as seven seconds, with reported accuracy of up to 91%. Meanwhile, U.S. campaigns are facing growing legal complaints over AI-generated political falsehoods, as states adopt rules but no federal standard governs their use.
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Penn State Struggles After Back-to-Back Losses
Sports
— Oct 2, 2026
Penn State’s season is in trouble after back-to-back losses, capped by a 34-13 defeat to Northwestern in which the Nittany Lions managed just 48 rushing yards and allowed 413 on the ground. Coach Matt Campbell and players acknowledged the need to improve fundamentals and regain the program’s standard as they prepare to face USC at home.
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Inventia Recalls 25,027 Chlorthalidone Bottles Nationwide
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— Oct 1, 2026
Inventia Healthcare has recalled more than 25,000 bottles of 25-milligram chlorthalidone, a blood-pressure medication, after tests found the tablets failed dissolution standards, potentially affecting how the drug is absorbed. The FDA classified the recalls as Class II; patients should consult a doctor or pharmacist before changing or stopping their medication.
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Chris Dalton
It's worrying that these blood pressure pills might not absorb right in the body. Hope no one has been affected already.
Steve Kazee Defends Jenna Dewan Amid DWTS Criticism
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— Sep 30, 2026
Jenna Dewan has faced criticism on Dancing With the Stars over her previous dance experience, and her fiancé Steve Kazee praised her hard work and persistence amid the backlash. Dewan says judges may hold her to a higher standard, but she is enjoying the experience and focusing on improving rather than the scores.
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Iran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 4h
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