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Trump declares people who don't use 'super intelligence' for AI as enemies1 source — 2d

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ICE Agents Tear-Gas 30 Protesters in SalemWorld — 6hFederal immigration agents used tear gas to disperse about 30 people who had blocked ICE vehicles in northeast Salem, leaving some with breathing difficulties and eye irritation who received medical care. Salem police are investigating and will share their findings with state and federal agencies; Rep. Andrea Salinas condemned the agents’ use of force, while witnesses also alleged agents used other less-lethal weapons.

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Kalshi reportedly probes bets on press secretary pick — 1dKalshi is investigating several unusually timed bets on Katie Zacharia, whose odds of becoming President Donald Trump’s White House press secretary had been about 1% before his announcement. The wagers, placed shortly before the news emerged, could pay out thousands of dollars and have renewed concerns about people using nonpublic information in prediction markets.

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Turn a near-ruin into principles you can actually useCulture — 3dPeople weighing big career or money calls should know Dalio's whole system began when a wrong depression call left him laying everyone off and borrowing $4,000 from his father.

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Maya Lindstrom Laying off the whole staff and borrowing from family sounds brutal, but it makes sense that it forced him to build a more disciplined way of thinking at Bridgewater.

Global Bodies Call for Death Penalty Moratorium — 2dUN experts urged Iran to halt executions, saying the death penalty is used to suppress dissent, while the EU and Council of Europe warned executions worldwide rose sharply in 2025, mostly in Iran, and called for a moratorium and eventual abolition. The Holy See also called for abolition, citing human dignity and the irreversible risk of executing innocent people.

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Top College Football TeamsRankingThe AP Top 25 poll ranks the best FBS college football teams each week and fuels endless fan debates over strength, records, and playoff chances.

South Korea Probes Possible AI Bank Hacks — 5dSouth Korea probes bank hacks hitting more than 68,000 people after President Lee cites signs of AI use; police open an investigation at his urging.

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Sam Okafor I wonder if the banks were already using AI themselves and just failed to spot the incoming threats in time.

Former WVU basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleads guilty to wire fraud — 2dFormer college basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme prosecutors say defrauded two people of nearly $2.2 million from 2022 to 2026, including by using a fictitious identity to demand money. He is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 22, 2026.

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Eugene Man Charged in Attacks on Unhoused PeopleWorld — 5dA 22-year-old Eugene man, Jairo Jesus Hernandez-Avila, was arrested on assault, unlawful weapon use and menacing charges after allegedly pistol-whipping unhoused people downtown. Police said other members of the group were also involved, and a 21-year-old man was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge.

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Cyberattack on Arizona Courts Copies Data of 1.3 Million People — 5dA phishing link clicked by an Arizona court employee is believed to have led to a cyberattack that copied personal information tied to about 1.3 million people with unpaid court debts, along with foster-care reports and records of nearly 30,000 protection orders. Officials say they have no evidence the data has been used or shared, and the breach has not disrupted court cases; state and federal investigations are underway.

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AI reshapes shopping amid uneven consumer trust — 5dAI is increasingly shaping shopping, from product discovery, comparisons and deals to personalized convenience-store offers and grocery meal plans that can drive larger baskets; retailers are also using it to develop new products. Consumers show growing willingness to use AI, but concerns about privacy and a preference for human help on some issues mean trust and access to people remain important.

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City Councils Address Housing, Transit, Public SafetyPolitics — 5dCharlottesville City Council received updates on a shelter that had housed 112 people, with 14 moving to other housing, and on the housing authority’s requests for funding to purchase properties. The council also kept mid-April as its target for adopting the FY28 budget and discussed a 2027 legislative agenda covering housing, transportation, sustainability, tenant rights and land use.

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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.

Smithsonian AI Project Connects Thousands of Revolution Artifacts — Oct 3, 2026The Smithsonian is using AI in its Revolution Crossroads project to connect artifacts and records across its collections and institutions, helping scholars and the public uncover overlooked stories about people who lived during the American Revolution. Smithsonian leaders say human oversight will remain important as the technology helps expand historical research.

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Dana Whitfield It's great that AI can tie together scattered records to highlight overlooked figures from the Revolution era.

Study Finds Youth Emergency Holds RisingHealth — 5dA study of pediatric emergency visits found that youth emergency holds are increasing and are linked to longer stays and more physical restraint use, underscoring concerns about how crisis decisions are made. Separately, organizations and institutions are offering mental health first-aid training, including youth-focused and Spanish-language courses, and screening support to help adults recognize crises and connect young people with resources.

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Disability Inclusion Efforts Span Communities, TechnologyHealth — Oct 2, 2026Efforts to improve life for people with disabilities range from Lebanon’s planned community listening session to programs in Israel and Edmonton focused on social connection, skills and belonging. Other initiatives argue accessibility must include flexible participation beyond fixed schedules and use tools such as a browser extension to address digital barriers.

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California Candidates Differ on Housing Growth and Local Control — 5dAliso Viejo City Council candidates offered approaches to meeting state housing requirements while preserving neighborhood character, including resident input, carefully located development and compatible designs; they also emphasized spending discipline, reserves and responsible economic development. In the Orange County supervisor race, candidates called for expanding affordable and supportive housing and using county resources to move people into permanent homes, with one highlighting additional housing vouchers and another advocating outcome-based funding and consequences for cities that resist development.

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Marcus Bell Cities need to meet the housing mandates but shouldn't force incompatible projects on existing neighborhoods.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Nauru Renamed Naoero, Reclaims Heritage at UN — Sep 23, 2026President David Adeang told the UN on Sept. 22, 2026 that Nauru is now Naoero, restoring the name its people used among themselves and changing its code to NRO.

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Jared Kim It's about time Nauru reclaimed Naoero as their proper name instead of sticking with the old colonial version.

Truecaller launches web scam checker in India — Sep 28, 2026Truecaller launched Scam Checker, a free web and Android service that lets people check suspicious links, phone numbers and messages using its fraud-detection tools and community scam reports. It is initially available in India, with plans to expand to more markets and add features such as screenshot analysis.

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Jared Kim This scam checker could save a lot of people from falling for fake delivery links and bank calls that keep flooding us.

Traverse City Advances Prowling, Trespassing OrdinancesPolitics — 6dTraverse City commissioners voted to advance proposed prowling and park-trespassing ordinances after safety concerns at Hull Park, including an alleged assault on a sailing-program staff member; a final vote is scheduled for Oct. 19. The measures could allow police to order people who violate park rules to leave for three days and impose up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine for prowling, while critics warn the policies are vague and could disproportionately target unhoused people.

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Kentucky Gov. Beshear Hints at 2028 Presidential Run — Sep 22, 2026Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, promoting a new book about faith and public service, criticized the use of Christianity to divide people and condemned President Donald Trump’s “us versus them” politics. He has not announced another campaign, but said he is no longer sure his 2023 reelection was his last race and will consider his political future after completing his work as governor and Democratic Governors Association chair.

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USDA Plans Airdrop Millions Rabies Baits SoutheastHealth — Sep 11, 2026The U.S. Department of Agriculture is deploying millions of oral rabies vaccine baits across the Southeast, along with parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Georgia, using airplanes, helicopters, and ground vehicles to create a moving barrier to halt raccoon rabies’ westward spread. Residents are advised to leave the baits undisturbed and vaccinated vaccines are safe for people and pets if touched or consumed.

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Fetterman Claims It Is ‘Bizarre’ People Are Focusing on His Use of Closed CaptioningReporting — Oct 14, 2022Democratic Pennsylvania Senate hopeful John Fetterman is struggling to understand why people are focusing on his use of closed captioning. During an interview with Rolling Stone , Fetterman said, “I mean — if you’re…

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Rifle Used by Kyle Rittenhouse Shredded Into PiecesReporting — Mar 15, 2022The rifle used by Kyle Rittenhouse during a 2020 shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been shredded into pieces. ABC News reported Tuesday, Wisconsin officials destroyed the rifle Rittenhouse used to kill two people and…

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95-Year-Old Woman Invents Joyful Product for People Who Use WalkersReporting — Feb 14, 2023A 95-year-old woman invented a unique product to encourage people to use their walkers. Rita Melone invented the Walker Squawker two years ago and explained the reasoning behind why she wanted to create it. “I had just…

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Four People Had Their Eyeballs Removed After Using Product: ReportReporting — Mar 23, 2023Four individuals that used a brand of eyedrops had to have their eyeballs removed, according to a report. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a release urging both clinicians and patients to…

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