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Former Anchor Sentenced to Life for Mother’s Murder — 12hFormer St. Louis news anchor Angelynn Mock was sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after 25 years, after pleading guilty to fatally stabbing her mother, Anita Avers, in Wichita in 2025. At sentencing, relatives described the killing as devastating, while Mock’s defense claim that she acted in self-defense and her history of mental illness were also reported.

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Georgia gas prices hit $3.89 as national average sets Labor Day record — Sep 7, 2026Labor Day gas prices are rising nationwide, with Georgia averaging $3.89 per gallon and Albany among the cheaper metro areas at $3.81, up almost a dollar from last year as travelers hit the road. The national average nears $4.00 per gallon due to elevated crude prices, tight refining capacity, and supply constraints, with regional differences—Savannah at about $3.96 and northwest Georgia around $3.83—reflecting a mixed but generally higher price landscape across states.

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Derek Foss Savannah prices are brutal compared to the rest of the state. Refining capacity issues always seem to hit right before a holiday weekend.

17,000 Boeing workers approve contract, avert strike — 5dBoeing’s SPEEA engineers and technicians approved a new four-year contract, averting a strike that could have disrupted production and certification of the company’s delayed aircraft. The agreement includes higher wages and benefits, though support was narrower among the union’s technical unit.

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“The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.” — Andy Rooney, Broadcaster, 1919–2011 — 5dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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MLB nine-inning games average 2:42 after ABS challenge system debut — Sep 28, 2026Nine-inning MLB games averaged 2:42 this season, up 3:43 from last year; MLB tied 61 seconds of the rise to the new ABS challenge system.

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Rachel Meyers Still glad overall times are under control thanks to the pitch clock keeping things moving.

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.

US Airfares May Stay High Despite Falling Fuel — Sep 28, 2026Average domestic fares rose to $436 in April-June 2026 even after jet fuel fell from $4.88 to $2.70 a gallon; Thanksgiving round-trips average $402, up 31%.

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Nicole Hardy Thanksgiving trips costing 31 percent more shows carriers are not competing hard enough on price.

Average FICO Expected at 715, Debt Risks Rise — Sep 21, 2026Across multiple reports, the average FICO score is around 715 in 2026 with a slight dip, while credit behavior is driven by higher utilization and persistent delinquencies rather than a collapse in scores. Experts stress that lenders look beyond credit scores for big decisions like housing loans, and that carrying a small balance does not boost scores; regular use and on-time payments with low utilization are what build credit.

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Middle East Crude Exports Top Pre-Conflict Levels Amid Maritime Threats — 19hMiddle East crude hit 19.5-22.5 million bpd on peak September days, above a pre-war average near 18 million bpd, as tankers were struck in the Strait on Oct 1 and 4.

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Tom Gallagher Higher exports than before the conflict show the region adapting fast to those tanker strikes in the Strait.

Holiday Airfares Expected to Hit Decade HighTravel — 3dU.S. holiday airfares are at decade highs, with Thanksgiving round trips averaging $402 and Christmas $452 as higher fuel costs, strong demand and reduced flight schedules push prices up; returning from Thanksgiving on Monday or Tuesday instead of Sunday could save about $250. India is also seeing steep festive-season fare increases on some domestic routes, as strong demand, higher fuel costs and fewer flight options put pressure on prices.

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France-Switzerland Lake Dries Amid Record Heat — 1dRecord heat, below-average rainfall and underground fissures have left the France-Switzerland border lake Lac des Brenets almost dry, stopping its waterfall and damaging tourism. Locals fear the lake’s recurring droughts may worsen, while the remaining water is crowded with fish.

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Rachel Meyers The fish packed into that shrinking water must be under real stress with no flow left.

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Physical Books vs E-ReadersYourlist — VS BattlePaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.

WNBA Rookie Jordan Harrison Retires After One SeasonSports — 5dPortland Fire guard Jordan Harrison, 22, announced she is stepping away from basketball after her rookie WNBA season, saying she feels called to a new chapter. The undrafted former West Virginia standout appeared in 16 games, averaging 5.1 points and 4.2 assists.

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Cracker Barrel Shares Rise 7.8% in OctoberBusiness — 5dCracker Barrel shares jumped 7.8%, while analysts remain divided, with a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $50.86. One valuation analysis says the stock is trading above estimated fair value and historical multiples, despite a reported quarterly earnings beat.

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Micro-chunks emerge as tool for managing ADHD — 6dA lawyer averaging 100 miles a week toward a 2:25 marathon describes micro-chunks—next-landmark and next-sentence checkpoints—to manage ADHD in a Good Men Project essay.

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Derek Foss The next-sentence checkpoints could help anyone start a big project without getting stuck on the whole thing at once.

Meme contrasts post-colonial IQ averages in Singapore and Somalia — Sep 28, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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The Four-Letter Type TestQuizie — QuizThe classic sixteen-types test — twenty questions, four axes, your letters computed for real, and an AI portrait written for your exact mix.

Olivia Miles Wins Unanimous WNBA Rookie Award — Sep 27, 2026Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles was unanimously named the WNBA’s 2026 Rookie of the Year and also received the Associated Press rookie honor after a standout debut season. She set a league rookie scoring record with 790 points, averaged 19.8 points and 6.0 assists, and was the only rookie selected as a WNBA All-Star starter.

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Crane NXT Draws Moderate Buy RatingsFinance — Sep 25, 2026Crane NXT has a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating from analysts, with an average price target of $66.83; Jefferies recently initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $60 target, arguing the company’s security technology and industrial businesses are undervalued. The stock has fallen amid acquisition costs and slower sales in legacy hardware, though its latest quarterly earnings and revenue topped analyst expectations.

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Barrick, Mali Unions Avert Planned Mine Strike — Sep 27, 2026Unions called off Loulo-Gounkoto strikes after a 21 September deal. Sacko: "the strike action has since been called off." Mali had seized roughly 3 tonnes of Barrick gold.

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Derek Foss Good that Barrick and the unions settled the overtime and pay issues to keep the mine running without disruption.

US and China Extend Tariff Truce to January 10 — Sep 21, 2026The United States has proposed extending the current US-China trade truce by three to six months, while China seeks a longer extension, with negotiators racing to avert higher tariffs when the November 10 deadline arrives and ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Key sticking points include rare-earth minerals, agricultural purchases, and broader technology and tariff framework issues as talks continue with no immediate deal, despite productive preliminary discussions.

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TD Cowen Reaffirms ServiceTitan Buy, $100 TargetBusiness — Sep 23, 2026Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus on ServiceTitan, with a $96.38 average price target, while TD Cowen reaffirmed its Buy rating and $100 target. Separate reports point to potential growth from consumer agents and contractors’ increasing use of AI, as businesses prioritize profitability and operational efficiency.

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Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Talks Raise Supply Hopes — Sep 21, 2026Oil prices worldwide eased on expectations of de-escalation between the US and Iran, with Brent around $101–$102 and WTI near $98–$99, even as ongoing Houthi attacks and threats from Washington and Tehran keep geopolitical risk front and center. Analysts say Saudi exports and regional shipping remain a key influence, with current flows down from 2025 averages but showing some recovery as diplomacy prospects improve ahead of UN events.

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Alvarez Hits 41st Homer, Astros Tie AL West — Sep 23, 2026Yordan Alvarez hit his 41st home run and drove in three runs in Houston’s 7-0 win over Seattle, tying for the AL home-run lead while leading the league in batting average. The win moved the Astros into a tie atop the AL West with five games left, as Alvarez remained six RBIs short of Pete Alonso in his bid to become MLB’s first Triple Crown winner since 2012.

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McDonald’s Plans $8.5 Billion Franchisee Support Through 2036 — Sep 23, 2026McDonald's will provide $8.5 billion to franchisees through 2036, projecting about $100,000 more yearly cash flow for the average U.S. restaurant.

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Jared Kim I wonder if workers will see any benefit or if it all stays with the owners.

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.