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Vice President Vance Expected at Tyler Midterm Rally — 22hVice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak at a midterm rally at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport on Oct. 13, ahead of the Nov. 3 elections. The Trump 47 Committee is hosting the event, with doors opening at 8 a.m.

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Gladwell links extraordinary success to hidden advantages over raw talent — 23hExtraordinary achievement rests on birth timing, rare practice doors, family culture, and accumulated opportunity more than pure merit or grit.

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Marcus Bell My brother was born in January so he always made the travel teams while friends born later got cut despite equal skill.

Garage Door Companies Win Honors Across Five CitiesBusiness — 3dFive garage-door service companies in California, Houston and Las Vegas announced they were named “Best by Locals” and recognized as top-rated or recommended on Yelp and ServiceAgent. Their announcements highlight 24/7 emergency repairs, prompt local service and transparent pricing.

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After Amazon Slammed The Door, Meta Rallies Partners To Welcome AI Shoppers — 2dA group of tech and retail heavyweights is drafting the rules of the road for artificial intelligence bots that shop on people's behalf.

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Quebec flight returns after man allegedly tries to enter cockpitTravel — 2dPassengers and a flight attendant restrained a man who allegedly tried to force open the cockpit door on a small Quebec flight, prompting the pilot to return to La Romaine, where police arrested him. No one was injured, though several passengers were shaken; authorities are investigating whether charges will be filed.

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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.

Wounded captain unlocks door and stops cockpit takeover — Oct 2, 2026Smit Machchhar opened the reinforced cockpit door while bleeding after his co-pilot stabbed him on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The plunge, the passengers who rushed in, and what the case means for aviation security and public safety.

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Dana Whitfield The captain's quick thinking to open the door despite his wounds probably saved everyone on board.

Community Bankers Sue OCC Over Crypto Charters — Oct 2, 2026ICBA sued the OCC on Oct. 2, 2026, seeking to vacate a March 2026 trust-charter rule and Protego's approval, calling crypto charters a "side door" into banking.

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Derek Foss This lawsuit looks like an effort to stall competition rather than address actual risks in how crypto enters banking.

How to teach a dog to sitLifestyle — Sep 27, 2026For first-time dog owners who want a calm sit cue that works at the door and on walks.

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Elena Vasquez My old method was too rushed so the walk version here feels much steadier for my collie.

Hollande leaves door open to 2027 bid — Sep 28, 2026François Hollande says he may run for French president in 2027 only if he can reach the second round and win, while skipping the centre-left primary.

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Rachel Meyers Only running if victory is assured shows he learned from past overconfidence.

Co-Pilot Allegedly Stabs Flydubai Captain, Plane Lands Safely — Sep 30, 2026Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar, stabbed in the cockpit on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, opened the door after the jet plunged nearly 14,000 feet; all 174 aboard survived.

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Maya Lindstrom It's a relief all 174 survived but airlines need to review cockpit access rules fast.

Brooklyn Man Dies After Being Dragged by a TrainWorld — Sep 29, 2026A man in his 50s died Monday evening after his backpack became caught in the closing doors of a southbound A train at Brooklyn’s Utica Avenue station, dragging him along the platform. Police said they do not suspect criminality, and the MTA is investigating.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Tesla Nearly Quadruples Texas Cybercab ApprovalsTech — Oct 3, 2026Tesla nearly quadrupled its Texas-authorized Cybercab fleet to 169 in the month after its Austin launch, but riders have reported long waits, incorrect pickups and drop-offs, and door and trunk problems. Scaling the robotaxi service is central to Tesla’s growth strategy as its auto business faces weak sales and competition, while Waymo’s larger expansion underscores the challenge ahead.

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Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford, 85 Homes Evacuated — Sep 27, 2026Five men arrested near RAF Fairford as a bomb disposal robot inspected three white vans—two with open rear doors and black barrels scattered—while 85 homes were evacuated.

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Jared Kim This shows we can't take security around US bases for granted with threats like explosives.

Teenagers Among Dozens Dead in Overcrowded Nigerian Detention Cell — Sep 22, 2026Survivors say guards sprayed a substance under a locked cell door holding 65 miners, then ignored pleas as people died; at least 37 dead, including teens as young as 14.

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Emma Slater Reveals Toenail Injury During DWTS Rehearsal — Sep 18, 2026Emma Slater peeled off her real big toenail on Instagram after it flip-flopped like a cat door in DWTS Season 35 rehearsals, warning squeamish fans not to watch.

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Sam Okafor The low opening score makes sense with an injury like this, but it's good she's pushing through with help from her friends on the show.

What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

80-year-old Scottsdale man accused of shooting salesman who asked for water — Sep 14, 2026Prosecutors say 80-year-old Patrick McBride shot a door-to-door salesman in a gated north Scottsdale community after a confrontation over the man’s presence; the salesman, who had asked for water and was riding a Segway, was found with a back gunshot wound and remains unable to feel his legs. McBride has been arrested on aggravated assault causing serious physical injury and related charges as police describe an ongoing dispute about whether the salesman left the area before the shooting.

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DoorDash, Uber Expand Costco Delivery Nationwide — Sep 15, 2026Costco is expanding its delivery partnership ecosystem, with DoorDash offering same-day delivery from all US Costco warehouses and Uber Eats rolling out nationwide delivery to 47 states, expanding access to Costco’s member savings. Additionally, Costco.com has reintroduced discounted Uber/Uber Eats and DoorDash gift cards, signaling continued integration of Costco with its delivery partners.

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DoorDash Projects Nationwide Reese’s-Led Halloween Trends — Sep 23, 2026Circus Peanuts orders jumped 350% in DoorDash's 2025 Halloween data; Haribo entered the top 10 for the first time and passed Nerds over three months.

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Elena Vasquez Haribo passing nerds shows more people want chewy candy over crunchy this year.

Pennsylvania Impersonation Scams Reportedly Cost Three Victims $2,400Sports — Sep 21, 2026Authorities in Pennsylvania are investigating multiple cases where women were scammed out of about $1,000 by someone posing as Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich, with no suspects named. Separately, a DoorDash driver in Iowa was defrauded of $1,400 after a caller claimed to be DoorDash support, and her account was subsequently locked for 90 days.

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DoorDash agrees to $131.5 million NYC worker pay settlement — Sep 22, 2026DoorDash will pay $131.5 million—New York City's largest worker settlement—to about 260,000 Dashers after saying it "screwed up" on pay.

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Marcus Bell The calculation errors they admitted to sound like they were built into the system. Fines alone won't fix how these apps treat delivery work.

Small-business workshops span US communitiesBusiness — 2dSmall-business organizations in Memphis, Elizabeth City, Jackson and Amarillo are offering workshops on topics including marketing, e-commerce, bookkeeping and building sustainable businesses. DoorDash’s Memphis workshop also provided business owners with hands-on training and $1,000 in credits, while Amarillo’s four-part series focuses on practical resources for entrepreneurs and established businesses.

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Utah prosecutors drop death bid after DNA exclusion — Sep 24, 2026Utah prosecutors on Wednesday withdrew the death penalty against Douglas Stewart Carter, 71, after Tuesday DNA excluded him from doorknob blood and knife-handle material in the 1985 Eva Olesen murder.

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Reader What is the coverage not telling me?

Wendy’s Launches Lisa Barlow’s Digital-Exclusive MealEntertainment — Sep 16, 2026Wendy's is launching Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal, a digital-exclusive duo tied to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City that includes 10-piece nuggets, fries, a beverage, and a dipping sauce, available only in the Wendy's app and on DoorDash as a limited-time offer. Purchases through the app trigger entry into the Baby Gorgeous Sweepstakes with prizes ranging from Wendy's gift cards to a $10,000 grand prize, reinforcing a Bravo-branded promotional push around the partnership.

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Door-to-Door Vaccine Squad Information Pamphlet Has Bizarre Instructions, Encourages Door Knockers to Ignore SignsOpinion — Jul 12, 2021As the Biden administration appears more committed than ever to affirming every single conspiracy theory about COVID-era government overreach, a pamphlet for door-to-door volunteer “health ambassadors” from Lake County…

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