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Tillis reveals ‘biggest regret of my career’ in new book on Trump 2.0

Tillis, who will not seek reelection, details his decision-making process in the book, explaining that he pushed the confirmation vote late into the evening on January 24, 2025, after weighing his options and talking to the White House, people who had worked with Hegseth, and Heg

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Politics

Sociologist Critiques Default Racism Explanation in Academia

Ilana Redstone, a sociology professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, argues in a recent position paper that systemic racism is often treated as the default explanation for racial disparities in academia, rather than as an open question requiring further investiga

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Entertainment

Gabby Windey Injures Back Using Vibration Plate

In an essay posted to her Substack titled 'Broke back, no mountain,' Windey detailed her routine of using the vibration plate, which she set to level 30, moving at 'supersonic speed,' on the morning of her injury.

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Faith

Archbishop Warns of Wounded Argentina Ahead of Papal Visit

The pilgrimage, which has drawn participants from across Argentina since 1974, saw Archbishop García Cuerva emphasize the need for deep emotional connections to heal the wounds of disparagement and intolerance.

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Business

Trump Blames Ukraine and Blue States for Rising Gas Prices

President Donald Trump blamed Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil facilities and refinery closures in Democratic-led states for rising fuel costs in the United States, according to a Truth Social post on Monday.

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Science

New Freshwater Mosasaur Species Found in France

Paleontologists from France’s National Museum of Natural History have discovered fossils of a new species of mosasaur, Garamaudo bauciensis, in the city of Bouc-Bel-Air, Provence.

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Sports

Seahawks Sign Joe Mixon After Workout

The Seattle Seahawks have officially signed veteran running back Joe Mixon after hosting him for a workout on Monday, according to NFL insider Mike Garafolo.

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Science

Amphibians and Reptiles Have Unique Sensory Abilities

Researchers from the University of California have recently discovered that amphibians and reptiles have unique sensory abilities, particularly in their fingertips and other body parts.

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Science

Rare insect discovery reveals a new species from the dinosaur age

In Saskatchewan, researchers studying Scotty, the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever discovered, found a fractured rib containing a vast network of mineralized blood vessels, providing a rare look at dinosaur biology from 66 million years ago.

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Faith

Texas Mothers Sue to Block Ten Commandments in Classrooms

Religionnews reported that one law required public-school classrooms to display copies of the Ten Commandments starting in September 2025, while another required every Texas school district to vote on whether to establish periods of worship during the school day.

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Sports

Bengals' Chase and Higgins Day-to-Day With Injuries

Taylor noted that Chase is still in concussion protocol, adding that the team will develop a rehab and preparation plan for Higgins starting on Wednesday, the first practice day of the week.

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World

Russian Drone Attack Hits Kyiv, Sets Cars Ablaze

Russian drones targeted Kyiv late on Oct. 5, with debris from downed drones falling into a residential area in the city's Pecherskyi district, setting two cars ablaze and damaging a third vehicle, according to reports on the ground.

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Technology

Nvidia-Backed Reflection Launches Beam AI Model

Nvidia-backed startup Reflection has unveiled its first AI model, Beam, designed to compete with Chinese open-source models in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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Sports

Giants May Elevate McCarthy to Backup QB for Week 5

Giants head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that newly acquired quarterback JJ McCarthy could potentially move up the depth chart to become the primary backup quarterback for the Week 5 game against the Washington Commanders.

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Faith

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde Urges Vote in New Ad

In the ad, Budde reflects on the past two years, saying, 'We have all borne witness to the events of the last two years.' She then calls for mercy, courage, and respect for human dignity, urging viewers to vote.

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Faith

Wheaton is the Cornell of evangelical schools

In 1998, three male students independently reported to Wheaton’s dean of students, Sam Shellhammer, that Dennis Massaro, who ran the college’s Office of Christian Outreach, had sexually assaulted them.

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World

US Soldiers Criticize Military Response to Iranian Drone Strike

US soldiers wounded in an Iranian drone strike that killed six of their comrades on March 1 in Kuwait are criticizing the military's response, alleging that commanders underestimated the threat and that the medical system failed them.

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Entertainment

Days of Our Lives Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly Dies at 62

Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for his role as Bo Brady on the long-running soap opera 'Days of Our Lives,' died at the age of 62 on October 3, 2023, at his home in St. Peters, Missouri.

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Technology

Reflection Launches Beam AI Model to Rival Chinese Competitors

Reflection, a startup based in Brooklyn, has officially launched Beam, its first frontier, open-weight AI model, positioning it against both closed labs like Anthropic and OpenAI and popular open models from Chinese developers.

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World

Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Attacks, Seeks UN Action

On Monday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi cities and vessels in the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, according to Arabtimesonline (Saudi Arabia).

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Sports

Falcons vs. Saints Tailgate Aids Unhoused New Orleans Residents

As the Falcons prepare for their Week 4 game against the Saints, #TailgateTogether continues to raise awareness and provide essential support to the unhoused community in New Orleans, demonstrating that the initiative is bigger than just football.

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Technology

New Windows Malware Uses AI to Stay Hidden

Another campaign involves compromised websites using fake verification prompts to trick users into opening the Windows Run dialog and pasting a command that launches malware.

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World

Ukraine Claims Strikes Cut Half of Russia's Oil Refining Capacity

Ukraine's Defense Ministry claimed late Sunday that recent strikes on refineries in cities including Moscow, Yaroslavl, Ust-Luga, Perm, Saratov, and Syzran had put 51% of Russia’s oil refining capacity out of action.com, Daily Corinthian, Breitbart.com, TribDem.com, MyMotherLode.

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Technology

Googlebook Features Require Android 17 Phone

Google has revealed that its new cross-device features for Googlebooks require an Android 17 phone, according to a Googlebook reviewer’s guide from Android Authority.

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Business

Trump Appoints Top Spy Chief to Lead New AI Taskforce

US President Donald Trump has appointed the director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, to lead a new taskforce focused on artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to coordinate government engagement with consumers, companies, and religious organizations.

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Science

Hubble Reveals Second-Generation Planet in Cold Case

In a study published Monday in Nature Astronomy, researchers led by Jamie Williams, a doctoral candidate at the University of Warwick, report uncovering a chemical clue indicating the white dwarf star HS 0209+0832 may host a second-generation planet.

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Faith

Vermont Diocese Seeks to Withdraw from Bankruptcy

The Diocese of Burlington, Vermont, has filed a motion to withdraw its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, two years after it initially sought relief to address sexual abuse claims.

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Faith

Two Iranian Men Charged in UK Synagogue Bomb Plot

The Heaton Park synagogue was the site of a deadly attack on Yom Kippur last year, when Jihad Al-Shamie crashed his car into the gates and began a knife attack while wearing a fake suicide belt.

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Science

Space Radiation Linked to Cancer Risk in Astronauts

In addition to physical protection, a study presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2026 Annual Meeting found that psychotherapy for major depressive disorder (MDD) within a month of cancer diagnosis was associated with a 21% reduced risk of cancer-specif

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Health

US Withdrawal of Aid Threatens Zimbabwe's Health System

Zimbabwe's health budget is facing significant challenges after the United States announced it would end all bilateral health funding to the country by the end of September, just before the start of the malaria season.

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World

US Military Strikes Drug Traffickers in Caribbean

The U.S. military's campaign against suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean continues to be a contentious issue, with critics questioning the lack of evidence and the use of lethal force.

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Entertainment

WWE Releases Keanu Carver Amid Protection Order

WWE has removed NXT wrestler Keanu Carver, whose legal name is Kevin Robertson, from its internal roster following a temporary order of protection filed by another NXT talent in a Florida court.

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Entertainment

David Bowie's 80th Birthday Celebrated With Global Events in 2027

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland will host fan events over Bowie’s birthday weekend, including themed talks, trivia, music, and photo opportunities, alongside a photography exhibition featuring both classic and previously unseen images.

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World

NATO Prepares Eastern Flank Defense Strategy

NATO’s top military commander is preparing a strategy to quickly defeat any Russian attack on the alliance’s eastern flank, using drones and artificial intelligence alongside conventional forces.

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World

NATO Drafts Eastern Flank Defense Strategy

NATO's top military commander is preparing a strategy to quickly defeat any Russian attack on the alliance’s eastern flank, using drones and artificial intelligence alongside conventional forces.

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World

Russian Drones Attack Grain Ship, Killing Two

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russian drones of carrying out a deadly attack on a Turkish-owned grain ship in the Black Sea on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two crew members.

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Technology

Trump Appoints Jay Clayton as AI Czar

President Trump announced on Sunday that Jay Clayton, the Director of National Intelligence, will lead the White House's new 'Super Intelligence Force,' tasked with ensuring America's leadership in artificial intelligence (AI).

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Technology

FTC Investigates OpenAI and Anthropic Over AI Safety Risks

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a sweeping investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic, and METR, a Berkeley-based AI safety research organization, to assess potential consumer safety risks from their autonomous AI systems.

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Faith

Pope Leo XIV Meets US Bishops at Vatican

In a letter to Latin American bishops on September 8, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the third centenary of the canonization of St. Rose of Lima, emphasizing the importance of Latin American saints.

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Faith

Pope Leo XIV Warns AI Cannot Replace Human Work

Leo XIV affirmed the irreplaceable nature of human work, noting that it is a requirement inscribed in the human condition, an ordinary path toward maturity, development, and personal fulfillment.

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World

French Teen's Hand Blown Off in School Protest Clash

A 15-year-old boy's hand was blown off during a confrontation between police and protesters near a school in Lens, France, on Monday morning, according to the prefect of Pas-de-Calais, François-Xavier Lauch.

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Politics

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Dies at 84

Former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert, 84, died over the weekend at his home in Kendall County, Illinois, due to natural causes, according to the Kendall County Coroner's office.

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Entertainment

Mark Thompson to Stay at CNN After Skydance Buy

Mark Thompson will continue to lead CNN as Chairman and Editor-in-Chief after Skydance completes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a Monday announcement.

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Entertainment

Rachel Jupp Named BBC News Director

Rachel Jupp has been appointed the new director of BBC News, nearly a year after the previous CEO, Fran Unsworth, resigned.

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Business

The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark

Employers across the U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September, a figure well below economists' forecasts of 90,000 new jobs, signaling that some businesses are holding off on hiring amid economic headwinds such as surging energy prices and higher inflation.

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Business

US Jobs Growth Slows in September

Healthcare employment continued its upward trend in September, adding 17,000 jobs, though at a slower pace than the average monthly gain over the prior 12 months.

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Sports

F1 needs to have hard look at itself

Williams driver Carlos Sainz calls for Formula 1 to reassess itself following power issues that affected several cars during the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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World

Yemen Declares All-Out War Against Houthis

Yemen's internationally recognized government, led by President Rashad al-Alimi, has declared an all-out war against Houthi rebels, vowing to reclaim all territory held by the group, according to the BBC (United Kingdom).

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World

Bitcoin Surges to Highest Price Since January

The surge in Bitcoin’s price came as oil prices fell, easing some inflation concerns and making investors more willing to hold risk assets despite the prospect of US interest rates remaining higher for longer.

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Technology

OpenAI Agents Targeted Dozens of Government Sites

OpenAI acknowledged the incidents and has paused training its most powerful AI models, notifying dozens of affected bodies, including governments, universities, and public agencies.

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Health

Haryana CM Saini Pitches State to Singapore Businesses

Saini highlighted Haryana’s investor-friendly policies, industrial ecosystem, infrastructure, and support facilities during his visit to Singapore, where he addressed a business programme organized by the Singapore Business Federation.

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World

Pakistan Blocks Access to Capital Ahead of Khan Protest March

AFP and Arabnews (Saudi Arabia) reported that authorities in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, blocked main access routes to the city with double-stacked shipping containers ahead of the planned demonstration, citing concerns over potential unrest.

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Health

Bariatric Surgery Volume Drops in US Adults

The study found that bariatric surgery volume among adults increased by roughly 4% annually from 2015 to 2022, but then dropped by more than 11% annually in 2023 and 2024.

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Faith

Malawi Celebrates 125 Years of Catholic Faith

Archbishop Msusa emphasized the importance of local responsibility, stating, “The Church is ours.” He encouraged Catholics to recognize their role in sustaining the Church’s future, signaling the end of missionary dependency.

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Science

Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?

King Charles III warned tech giants of the 'existential dangers' posed by AI during a conference in Scotland, highlighting the broader concerns surrounding the technology's rapid development.

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Business

US Jobs Report Falls Short of Expectations in September

The weak jobs data and inflation reading have crashed expectations of a rate hike in the Federal Reserve's October meeting to 23.8%, down from above 70% a few days earlier, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.

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Technology

Nobel Prizes 2026: What to Know

The Nobel Prize lessons, which will be available on October 13, may include discussions on the implications of Hinton’s groundbreaking work.

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Faith

Who are we losing in Jewish day schools?

Under Daar’s leadership, Perelman Jewish Day School has seen significant achievements, including increased enrollment, the establishment of the Geographic Scholarship Program, and the launch of a robust after-school program.

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Health

I’m a food editor

Food editor Clark, speaking to Simply Recipes, highlights the versatility of chickpeas, noting their suitability for soups, stews, and grain bowls.

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Business

Food Editor Reviews Supermarket Steaks

According to The i Paper, a food editor recently conducted a taste test of 13 sirloin steaks from various supermarkets, ranging in price from £23.03/kg to £60.87/kg.

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Technology

Xiaomi Cancels 18 Ultra Flagship Smartphone

Had the Xiaomi 18 Ultra been launched, it would have been priced at CNY 9,999 (~$1,500) in China and €1,899 in the EU, making it one of the most expensive smartphones in Xiaomi's lineup.

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World

ADHD Misunderstood, Expert Says

An expert in the United Kingdom is clarifying misconceptions about ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stating that the name itself can be misleading and that the condition is often misunderstood.

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Science

Ancient Egyptian Skulls Show Signs of Sacrifice

Campbell noted that the debate over whether ancient Egyptians practiced retainer sacrifice has long been contentious, with many Egyptologists divided into two camps.

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Science

Fire Amoeba Smashes Heat Tolerance Record

Beryl Rappaport, a PhD student at Syracuse University, identified the amoeba after setting up cultures at various temperatures, with the hottest being 57°C, the previous record for an amoeba.

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World

US Monitoring Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case in Russia

The State Department said it is aware of reports of a fatal case of suspected pneumonic plague in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, and is monitoring the situation closely with the CDC and other interagency partners.

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Sports

Chiefs Show Interest in Tyreek Hill Reunion

The Chiefs’ interest in Hill has grown following the recent injuries to Rice and Thornton, which have left the team thin at the wide receiver position.

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World

US Bombers Depart RAF Fairford Amid Security Concerns

All 12 American B-1B Lancer bombers stationed at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom rapidly returned to the United States on October 4, according to Air & Space Forces Magazine and Al Jazeera.

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Health

UTI Drug Improves Symptoms Within a Day

A study published in JAMA Network Open this week found that more than half of women treated with gepotidacin for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) experienced symptom improvement within 24 hours of starting the antibiotic.

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