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UNHCR Chief Warns Funding Cuts Strain Refugee Protection — 4hUNHCR has secured only $3 billion of $8.5 billion needed for 2026 as chief Barham Salih warns cuts are straining refugee protection after staff fell below 12,000.

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Charleston names Webb next police chief — 2dCharleston Deputy Police Chief Jason Webb, a longtime department veteran, will become police chief on Oct. 22, when Chief Scott Dempsey retires after 26 years with the force. Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin praised Webb’s leadership and commitment, and Dempsey said he has confidence in his successor.

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Starbucks Denies Plans to Buy Chipotle — 11hStarbucks has denied plans to acquire Chipotle, ending speculation sparked by a report that it had explored a potential takeover. Analysts and investors questioned whether the costly deal could deliver enough benefit, despite the potential to put former Chipotle chief Brian Niccol in charge of turning around his old company.

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MLB Reveals Umpire Crews for 2026 LCS — 1dMLB named veteran crew chiefs Bill Miller for the Guardians-Rays ALCS and Mark Wegner for the Dodgers-Brewers NLCS. Miller is set for his 10th League Championship Series, while Wegner will lead a crew after serving as chief for last year’s World Series.

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Frey Nominates Interim Chief Peterson for Permanent Minneapolis Police Role — 3dAfter Brian O'Hara resigned amid interference allegations, Mayor Frey named interim chief Bill Peterson for the permanent Minneapolis police job. Peterson had said he did not want it and pledged to bring overtime spending within budget.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Amazon names Aidan Marcuss Alexa chief to revive voice assistant — 2dAmazon 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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India's Young Return to Streets as Anger against Election Chief and Modi Grows — 2d

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FCC chief defers to Pentagon on airing US execution on TV networks1 source — 2d

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Federal Probe Examines UAW Chief's Alleged Favors for Fiancée — 19hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Rachel Meyers Union members deserve leaders who put their interests first not personal relationships.

Delhi Shuts Metro Stations and Markets Ahead of Protest Targeting Election Chief — 2dCentral Delhi sealed Oct 10, 2026: 57 metro stations shut, internet cut in 4km radius, as Cockroach Janta Party demands election chief Gyanesh Kumar resign over 130 million voter names removed.

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Grand Jury Probes UAW Chief Over Alleged Benefits For Fiancée — 2dUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Tom Gallagher A grand jury probe suggests the allegations have enough backing to warrant real scrutiny of his conduct.

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.

Chiefs Receiver Thornton Expected Out 12-16 Weeks — 6dChiefs WR Tyquan Thornton faces 12-16 weeks after dislocating his left ankle and tearing ligaments; surgery is scheduled this week.

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Elena Vasquez They might need to sign a veteran receiver now to cover the depth hit.

Tyreek Hill Chiefs Reunion Faces Suspension Risk — 4dA Tyreek Hill reunion with the Chiefs remains uncertain: Kansas City has receiver needs, but Hill is recovering from a major knee injury and analysts question whether he will be ready to play. His free agency is also complicated by a civil trial in which his estranged wife has accused him of abuse; Hill admitted making threats and acknowledged a physical altercation while denying some allegations, and the NFL is investigating the matter for possible discipline.

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Germany arrests former BND chief on espionage suspicions — 6dGermany arrested former BND chief August Hanning and a former aide on suspicion of espionage, as prosecutors investigate allegations that classified intelligence was obtained and passed on. Authorities have not publicly identified the country allegedly involved, and the claims remain under investigation.

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Chris Dalton They need to identify the foreign country involved soon or the investigation will look incomplete.

Mahomes Sr. Allowed at Chiefs Games, Probation Extended — 5dPatrick Mahomes Sr., who remains on probation after a felony DWI case, received court approval to attend Kansas City Chiefs home games this season. He was barred from traveling to games in Las Vegas and Cincinnati and must comply with requested urine testing before and after approved travel.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

9 Killed in PA Mass Shooting; Police Calls it ‘Horrific Scene’ — 1dNine people, including two children, were killed in a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, Friday. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah called the shooting a “devastating” loss of life and a “horr… — by Sandra Rhodes

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BND Chief Warns Germany Risks Conflict With Russia — Oct 5, 2026BND chief Martin Jaeger warned Germany risks armed conflict with Russia, calling Moscow's campaign a shadow war after an explosives-laden drone was found near Ukrainian planes in Leipzig.

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Priya Raman Jaeger has a point about the shadow war, but ramping up defenses now might just provoke Russia more than it deters them.

Chiefs Rally Past Raiders 30-27 After Kubiak Guarantee — Oct 4, 2026Klint Kubiak told CBS at halftime, "We're going to win the game," with the Raiders up 13-10; the Chiefs rallied for a 30-27 win on Oct. 4, 2026.

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Derek Foss Kubiak calling the win at halftime must have lit a fire under the Chiefs to erase that deficit.

EU Trade Chief Says Deal Could Cut Chinese Hybrid Exports in HalfWorld — 3dMaros Sefcovic said an EU-China understanding could cut Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid exports to Europe by more than half over four years.

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Tennessee Corrections Chief Plans Resignation After Failed Execution — Oct 3, 2026Christa Pike survived two pentobarbital doses Wednesday and is on a ventilator; Tennessee corrections chief Frank Strada will resign later this month.

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Tom Gallagher The botched execution and survival on a ventilator point to real problems with how these procedures are handled.

Chiefs-Raiders Draw Record 28.4 Million ViewersSports — 5dThe Chiefs’ 30-27 win over the Raiders drew about 28.4 million viewers, making CBS’s late-afternoon NFL window the season’s most-watched broadcast and setting a Week 4 audience record. The matchup’s appeal was boosted by both teams entering undefeated, with the Raiders’ surprising 3-0 start adding intrigue.

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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Heads to Locker Room With Hamstring Injury — Oct 4, 2026Chiefs WR Rashee Rice left the Oct. 4, 2026, game at Las Vegas with a first-quarter left hamstring injury after pulling up on a short Mahomes catch that was wiped out by penalty.

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Nicole Hardy Rashee's hamstring tweak might sideline him for weeks, Chiefs offense could feel it without his speed.

Lions offense targets Panthers amid rain while Chiefs stay unbeaten — Oct 3, 2026Chiefs and Raiders both sit at 3-0 for an Oct. 4 Allegiant Stadium clash; Lions have scored 31 points in each game before a rainy trip to Carolina.

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Marcus Bell Detroit's passing game could still rack up yards if the rain stays light, even with Carolina's injuries.

Chiefs, Panthers Bye Week Reshapes Fantasy Rankings — 6dWeek 5 fantasy football rankings account for the Chiefs and Panthers’ bye and injuries to several top players, with Emanuel Wilson, Quinshon Judkins and Michael Wilson among the risers and managers advised to consider streaming options. Chuba Hubbard’s recent 122-yard, two-touchdown outing further underscored his value as a workhorse back heading into Week 6.

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