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Trump Names Jay Clayton to Lead AI Force — Sep 29, 2026President Donald Trump is expected to name Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the White House’s AI czar, potentially adding the role to Clayton’s existing intelligence duties, though the administration has not confirmed the appointment. The move would advance Trump’s plan to create an AI Force as his administration seeks to promote U.S. leadership in the technology while addressing its risks.

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David Arquette plans Scream anniversary appearances — 2dDavid Arquette is marking the 30th anniversary of Scream with events featuring screenings and audience conversations, including appearances in New Jersey and Virginia. He has reflected on the film’s lasting appeal and recalled watching director Wes Craven study audience reactions at an early screening.

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FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Engagement to Alexis Wilkins — 3dAlexis Wilkins announced her engagement to FBI Director Kash Patel with a ring photo and the line “Went and got the law involved 💍❤️.”

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Chris Dalton The phrasing about involving the law fits his job perfectly and I hope it lasts for them.

Lacoste Recasts Sportswear as Sensual Fashion at Paris Week — 4dDesigners unveiled upcoming ready-to-wear collections, including Lacoste creative director Pelagia Kolotouros’s sporty, sweat-inspired take and Spring 2027 presentations from Pressiat, Noir Kei Ninomiya, Lanvin and Marine Serre at Paris Fashion Week. The reports highlight the range of labels on the seasonal runway, though most provide few details about the collections themselves.

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Priya Raman I wonder if Lanvin's take will stand out next to all these sporty themes this season.

Trump Names Leaders for New Super Intelligence Force — 3dTrump announced a Superintelligence Force on Truth Social on Oct. 4, 2026; sources agree on three leaders but split on Ratcliffe versus Clayton as intelligence director.

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Jared Kim Consolidating intelligence agencies under this new force could streamline efforts against real threats if the leaders are chosen carefully.

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.

FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey to Leave After One Year — Sep 28, 2026Andrew Bailey resigns as FBI co-deputy Oct. 2 after one year, citing family; sources report meeting exclusions and Miller-linked demotions he has not confirmed.

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Chris Dalton Bailey's quick exit after a year raises real questions about stability in FBI leadership.

TMC board of directorsBusiness — Sep 29, 2026

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Taylor Swift Becomes VMAs’ Most-Awarded Artist — Sep 24, 2026Taylor Swift is expected to attend the Sept. 27 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles rather than the Chiefs’ game against the Dolphins in Miami. She is scheduled to debut a new music video and receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors.

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Apple CEO Ternus eyes engineering-led overhaul, report says — Sep 29, 2026Apple cut hardware engineering program managers over two weeks, hitting roughly half a dozen directors, as new CEO Ternus weighs faster releases and fewer management layers, Bloomberg reports.

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Priya Raman Reducing layers at Apple could finally speed up their hardware cycles without losing engineering focus.

Liverpool Names Julian Ward Sporting Director — Sep 26, 2026Liverpool has brought Julian Ward back as sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes after serving as Fenway Sports Group’s technical director; Ward is expected to lead recruitment and support head coach Andoni Iraola. His experience at the club is viewed as a source of continuity amid repeated leadership changes, though some observers have questioned the recent transfer record and say the club’s recruitment needs to better align with the manager’s plans.

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Taylor Swift Announces September 25 Release for New Single Patient Zero — Sep 22, 2026Taylor Swift has announced a brand-new single, 'Patient Zero,' set for release on September 25 with a 24-hour pre-order and a countdown on her website, signaling a highly orchestrated rollout that fans have eagerly parsed for hidden Easter eggs and connections to her recent projects. Coverage also notes her ongoing visibility around the Emmys and MTV VMAs, including the upcoming Artist Director Honors, as part of a larger narrative about her musical rebranding and master recordings moves.

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alena bengtson well she has to get some money in after mr. swift's million dollars scam lost

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

FTC Chair Says Directors Bear Responsibility for AI Agents' Actions — Sep 25, 2026FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said people who direct rogue AI agents should generally be held responsible for their actions, rejecting the idea that the systems act with independent wills. He urged testing existing laws before creating new AI rules, while acknowledging that unexpected behavior could raise questions about whether users or developers are liable.

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Iowa Medicaid Fraud Unit Reports 37 Convictions at Lowest National Cost — Sep 24, 2026Iowa’s Medicaid fraud unit reported 37 convictions and $3.9 million in recoveries, posting strong results despite being among the nation’s smallest units. As a state task force develops recommendations due in October, officials and a former agency director say more proactive enforcement, coordination and potentially increased staffing and funding could strengthen fraud prevention.

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Taltson Names CFO, Closes C$85,000 Placement — Sep 21, 2026Taltson Critical Minerals appointed Casey Forward as Chief Financial Officer and a director, succeeding Heath Ellingham who resigned. The company also closed a non-brokered private placement of 2,125,000 units at $0.04 for about $85,000, with an insider purchasing a significant stake.

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Jared Kim An insider taking a big stake in the units is a positive signal that management sees value in the minerals assets.

GRAIL Shares Surge 35% After FDA Briefing Raises No Major Concerns — Sep 21, 2026GRAIL hit $108.78—above every published analyst target—on 3.31× average volume as a director filed a Form 144 sale notice two days before the Galleri panel.

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Rachel Meyers The stock jump makes sense with the FDA seeing solid safety data on this early detection test.

The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Taylor Swift Set for Inaugural VMA Director Honor — Sep 21, 2026One report lists Taylor Swift at 30 VMA awards, already the most in history, as she takes the first Artist Director Honors on Sept. 27.

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Rachel Meyers The VMAs ceremony looks strong with Swift nominated across categories and Madonna back to perform on the same night.

Kiffin’s Ole Miss Return Draws Hostile Reception — Sep 15, 2026Ole Miss gears up for a highly anticipated LSU game as rumors persist that President Trump could attend, though Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter says there’s no official confirmation and they’re preparing for any security logistics. Security plans are already heightened, with local and extra-agency presence and mixed fan speculation about the president’s potential appearance.

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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Son Howard Elected — Sep 18, 2026Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becoming chairman emeritus, with his son Howard Buffett succeeding him as chairman under Berkshire’s long-standing succession plan; Greg Abel remains CEO and Susan Decker remains lead independent director as the company continues its governance transition. The moves cap a decades-long transformation and reflect confidence in Berkshire’s future leadership and culture.

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Sam Okafor Buffett handing the chair to Howard while keeping Abel as CEO looks like a smart way to preserve what made Berkshire work for decades.

Pulsar Helium names David T. Young as CFO and director — Sep 21, 2026Pulsar Helium Inc. appointed David T. Young as chief financial officer and a member of the board, with Dan O’Brien transitioning to vice president of finance, effective September 21, 2026. Young brings more than 25 years in energy and infrastructure, including leadership at Royal Helium during its restructuring, and will receive a substantial equity package to align with shareholders as the company advances its Topaz and other helium projects.

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Rachel Meyers O’Brien stepping into the VP finance role keeps continuity while adding fresh leadership at the top.

Qfin Holdings Names Risk Officer Yan Zheng as New CEO — Sep 20, 2026Qfin Holdings says Haisheng Wu will step down as CEO to focus on international expansion, and Yan Zheng, the company's long-time executive and former CRO, will be appointed as the new CEO and director effective September 21, 2026. Zheng brings 18 years of consumer finance risk management experience and is expected to provide continuity in governance while steering the company’s overseas growth.

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Jared Kim Zheng's long risk management track record should help keep things steady while they push into new markets.

Trump Plans Board to Oversee NIH Grant Funding — Sep 20, 2026Donald Trump is moving to have the White House control NIH grant funding by drafting an executive order for an external board that would veto biomedical research awards not aligned with the president’s political priorities, a plan that would require unanimous approval for decisions and could centralize funding power under political appointees. The proposed board, expected to include Russ Vought and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, has drawn criticism for undermining NIH’s scientific peer review and raising First Amendment-era concerns amid ongoing litigation over political influence in funding.

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Marcus Bell Requiring unanimous board approval might limit overreach but still shifts power away from peer-reviewed science toward White House priorities.

White House Withdraws ICE Director Nominee, Leaving Agency Without Confirmed Chief — Sep 17, 2026White House withdrew Lance Schroyer's ICE nomination on Sept. 17, 2026, after Rand Paul halted it over Minneapolis shooting probes; Trump had said CONFIRM Lance, IMMEDIATELY.

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Jared Kim It's concerning that ICE has gone without a confirmed director since 2017, leaving key decisions to acting officials.

UN Appoints Trump Nominee to Lead World Food Programme — Sep 16, 2026The United Nations appointed Luke Lindberg, a United States Department of Agriculture official and a nominee of current President Donald Trump, to be the next executive director of the World Food Programme, succeeding Cindy McCain. The selection elevates an American to lead the U.N.'s largest humanitarian agency amid global hunger, extreme weather, and conflict pressures that strain food aid and supply chains.

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Trump administration directs wildlife agency to ignore accidental species deaths — Sep 17, 2026USFWS Director Nesvik’s Sept. 14 memo limits unlawful “take” to intentional harm, writing that felling a tree is not a take of roosting bats unless done to kill or capture them.

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Derek Foss Focusing enforcement on intent should reduce pointless lawsuits against regular property owners.