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Amazon names Aidan Marcuss Alexa chief to revive voice assistant — 14hAmazon named Aidan Marcuss Alexa chief next month as it rolls out Alexa+ at $20 a month or $139 a year after losses since 2014.

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Voices of October 7th: Survival on the Border1 source — 3d

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“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”” — Isaiah 30:21, New International Version Holy Bible, New International — 7hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Meloni Seeks EU Voice Trademark Against AI Clones — 5dGiorgia Meloni filed Oct. 5, 2026 to trademark a four-second clip of her saying “Io sono Giorgia Meloni” twice at the EUIPO against AI voice clones.

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Nicole Hardy I doubt a trademark will really prevent deepfakes since they're already hard to control online.

“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” — Psalms 5:3, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyr — 1dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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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.

Druski Parodies Former Child Stars in Skit — 1dDruski’s viral “That’s So Zion” sketch satirizes the unpredictable public personas of former child stars, with fictional scenes that viewers interpret as nods to Raven-Symoné, Orlando Brown and JoJo Siwa. DJ Vlad said Druski used AI to recreate his voice for the mock interview rather than contacting him.

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Anne Carson wins Nobel for blending classical scholarship with desire — 3dAnne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature for work that brings classical ideas into inventive writing about human emotion. Other features explore overlooked voices in literary history, including Black women’s engagement with Shakespeare, a Golden Age Spanish priory’s influence, and a play by crypto-Jewish writer Felipe Godínez that drew the Inquisition’s attention.

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Voice by VotePolitics — Sep 27, 2026

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Black Voices Preserve History Across CommunitiesEntertainment — 2dAcross Florida, California and North Carolina, educators, archivists and artists are creating ways to preserve Black history and examine race—from Marvin Dunn’s Florida history tours and textbook to a UCSB conference on Black resistance and a showcase of Black storytellers. A novel inspired by a school tour of Huckleberry Finn also explores racial representation and the case against censoring challenging literature.

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Streep’s Aslan Casting Sparks Narnia Backlash — 6dMeryl Streep will voice Aslan in Gerwig's Magician's Nephew. Narnia has sold 120 million copies; a Christian Post column accused Gerwig of making Aslan transgender over rainbow-whiskers art.

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Nicole Hardy The backlash seems premature since the film is not even finished, and the choice may simply highlight Aslan's authority without altering the books.

Police Boost Security in Delhi, Oshkosh, EvansvillePolitics — 4dOshkosh police are increasing patrols and enforcement ahead of the unsanctioned fall Pub Crawl, using a new nuisance-party ordinance to intervene in unsafe gatherings. The department strongly discourages participation after weapons incidents at past events, while students voiced support for measures aimed at preventing violence.

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

“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”” — Isaiah 30:21, New International Version Holy Bible, New International — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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US Campuses Debate Conservative DiscoursePolitics — 4dUniversities are debating how to accommodate religion and political viewpoints on campus: Arkansas displays Ten Commandments under state law despite students’ concerns about inclusion, while conservative speakers and student groups are drawing attention to questions of access and free expression. Harvard and Brown commentators point to the scarcity of conservative voices and argue that campuses should make room for opposing views, even as disputes continue over how to do so.

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White House replaces CNN with Real America’s Voice on Air Force One — Sep 26, 2026Guidance issued Friday night dropped CNN from the Tennessee pool and listed Real America’s Voice for Trump’s trip to Neyland Stadium, testing the reach of a judge’s hard-pass order.

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Priya Raman Real America’s Voice covering the Neyland Stadium event might bring a fresh angle that regular viewers appreciate.

“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” — Psalms 5:3, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyr — Oct 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

4-0 49ers Face Seahawks Test — 3dThe 4-0 49ers face a tough test against Seattle, whose disciplined, aggressive defense has stifled San Francisco before; Kyle Shanahan says he is focused on the next game, warning that early-season success can quickly change. The start has also highlighted a sack-free offensive line and defensive depth, while Shanahan has voiced confidence in developing the right linemen and marked a milestone as the franchise’s longest-tenured head coach, drawing praise from George Kittle.

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How to lead a small group Bible study — Sep 27, 2026For a first-time host of friends or church members who wants the group to stay on the text and every voice to be heard.

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Rachel Meyers I like the tip about preparing questions in advance to keep everyone on the actual Bible passage instead of opinions.

Tuchel voices sympathy for clubless Raheem Sterling after career struggles — Oct 2, 2026England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed sympathy for Raheem Sterling, saying the forward has struggled since leaving Manchester City and hoping he can revive his career. Sterling is without a club after spells at Chelsea, Arsenal and Feyenoord, and is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to dangerous-driving and nitrous oxide offenses.

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Jared Kim Tuchel's right to sympathize but Sterling brought some of this on himself with those driving charges.

Elon Musk voices support for Trump's Greenland move in late post — Sep 20, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Chris Dalton I wish Musk would stay out of these political suggestions about acquiring territory.

AI Scam Steals €95M From Fideuram, €36M Missing — Sep 25, 2026€95 million stolen from Fideuram via fake WhatsApp from CEO Messina and AI-cloned lawyer voice; €36 million still missing after crypto conversion.

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Derek Foss The fact that 36 million is still unaccounted for in crypto shows these scams can slip away fast once the funds leave the country.

Meme voicing strong support for Pete Hegseth trends on right — Sep 17, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Stars and NY nominee detained blocking streets near UN — Sep 26, 2026NYPD took 103 into custody after a Jewish Voice for Peace sit-in blocked First Avenue during Netanyahu’s UN address, including Susan Sarandon and a near-certain House member.

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Dana Whitfield Protesters have every right to speak out but shutting down First Avenue only hurts regular New Yorkers trying to get to work.

Rubio voices hope reform efforts at UN will continue — Sep 24, 2026In a 52 second statement Secretary Marco Rubio expresses hope that reform efforts at the United Nations will continue. He stresses the commitment to remove bureaucracy and waste while holding the institution accountable to American taxpayer

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Eagles Suffer First 20-Point Loss in Three Years — Sep 26, 2026Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has voiced strong confidence in Jalen Hurts, praising his toughness and leadership under the pressure of Philadelphia’s quarterback role. The team’s 27-7 loss to Chicago, in which its offense managed only one touchdown, underscored the challenges facing the Eagles amid a difficult start.

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