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Nepal Flood Sweeps Homes, Strands Trekkers — 1dA sudden flash flood on Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River swept away homes, bridges and market structures in northern Gorkha, with preliminary reports putting the number of destroyed houses as high as 35. Authorities suspect a landslide or blocked river channel triggered the surge, are evacuating residents and conducting helicopter-assisted rescue and relief operations; no deaths have been confirmed.

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Judge blocks deportation of man shot by ICE in Bronx without court order2 sources — 2d

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Arlington County Sues to Block Trump’s 250-Foot Arch — 3dArlington County sued Oct. 8, 2026, to block a proposed 250-foot arch at Memorial Circle, naming Interior, Burgum and the National Park Service.

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ICE Agents Tear-Gas 30 Protesters in Salem — 1dICE agents deployed tear gas after about 30 people blocked their vehicles in NE Salem on Oct. 10, 2026; first responders treated eye irritation and breathing trouble.

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FBI Official Said She Ran 'Shadow Government' to Block China Tip — 4d“Oh crap.”

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Rachel Meyers Anyone running unauthorized operations inside the bureau should face consequences regardless of the target country involved.

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.

Sarasota Officer-Involved Shooting Follows McDonald’s GunfireWorld — 1dThe Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting in the 4800 block of Hoyer Drive that followed an earlier shooting at a McDonald’s parking lot near Cattlemen Road and Bee Ridge Road. Authorities have not said what led to the shootings or whether anyone was injured, and report no ongoing threat to public safety.

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Meta blocks ByteDance ads across seven countries — 3dMeta on Thursday barred ByteDance ads on Facebook and Instagram in the US and six other countries, calling it normal competition with TikTok.

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Manus Raises $500M After China Blocks Meta Deal — 4dManus raised more than $500 million in its first funding round since Chinese regulators blocked Meta’s planned $2 billion acquisition, with Boyu Capital and IDG Capital leading the investment and existing backers also participating. The company did not disclose its valuation, though reports put it near $4 billion, as it resumes operating independently and develops AI-agent products.

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DOJ sues Denver to block unconstitutional curb on federal agents — 3dThe Justice Department filed suit October 8 challenging Denver’s mask and ID ordinance as a Supremacy Clause violation that endangers officers and federal operations.

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Jared Kim It's about time the DOJ pushed back so agents can operate without unnecessary local restrictions.

IOM warns Gaza’s 1.8 million face shelter crisis — 3dIOM warns nearly 1.8 million in Gaza need shelter for a fourth winter; only 17% of needs met and 8,600 kits blocked by Israel as dual-use.

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Judge Lets Maryland’s Glock Ban Stand — 5dA federal judge in Maryland refused to block the state’s ban on Glock pistols Monday, arguing it was “consistent with restrictions on excessively dangerous weapons.”

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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.

Sen. Darline Graham Vows to Block Senate Recess Until SAVE America Act Passes — 3dRepublican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she would object to a summer recess so the Senate could vote to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Jared Kim The Senate needs to handle this bill before any break to protect the voting process.

PhRMA Sues Trump Over Medicare GLOBE Pricing Program — 5dPhRMA sued to block Medicare GLOBE MFN pricing, warning of hundreds of lost treatments; the Jan. 1 program may cover just four manufacturers.

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Washington Judge Permanently Blocks Key Sheriff Law Provisions — Oct 2, 2026Judge Christine Schaller permanently blocked WA rules raising sheriff candidate age to 25 and experience to five years, calling the qualifications too expansive to uphold.

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Nicole Hardy Sheriffs should face clear eligibility standards to ensure professionalism rather than leaving everything up to elections alone.

Ravens, Texans block Cowboys kicks in consecutive weeksSports — Oct 4, 2026After the Ravens and Texans blocked Brandon Aubrey field goals in consecutive games, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Houston copied the Ravens’ approach after spotting an uncorrected weakness in Dallas’ protection. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says the team will reshuffle blockers and address technical problems before its next game.

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

Ben Simmons Makes Kings Preseason DebutSports — 3dRookie Darius Acuff Jr. has shown promising playmaking and scoring in the Kings’ preseason, reinforcing expectations that he will start at point guard, though his shooting has been inconsistent as he adjusts to the NBA. Sacramento views the seventh pick as a key building block, but early performances remain a small and mixed sample.

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Treasury Screens $3.7 Trillion In Payments, Blocks $175 Million Fraud — 5dThe U.S. Treasury announced the successful implementation of fraud prevention programs across the Department this year — protecting millions of taxpayer dollars in 2026.

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Steve Gleason reflects on ALS fight at Superdome 20 years after blocked punt — Oct 5, 2026Steve Gleason’s 2006 blocked punt in the Saints’ first Superdome game after Hurricane Katrina became a symbol of hope for New Orleans and helped bring him a platform to advocate for people with ALS. As the team marks the play’s 20th anniversary, Gleason—diagnosed with ALS in 2011—reflects on his ongoing fight, his work through Team Gleason and the meaning he continues to find in life.

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Dana Whitfield Seeing him still push forward with Team Gleason after all these years makes his story stand out as one of real purpose beyond the field.

DOJ seeks $1.9 billion bond from states blocking Paramount merger — Sep 15, 2026DOJ backs Paramount’s $1.88B bond demand from 12 states and the WGA as $7M daily closing fees hit Oct. 1 on the $110B Warner Bros. deal.

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Priya Raman If the lawsuits have real merit the states should not need to post such a massive sum to proceed to trial.

Kentucky Crashes Close Roads, Injure CyclistAuto — 3dA bicyclist suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Lexington, while a separate three-vehicle rollover on I-165 near Owensboro caused minor scrapes and temporarily closed the highway. Two crashes on I-75 North in Lexington, including one that injured a person, also temporarily blocked lanes.

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California Big-Rig Crashes Disrupt Multiple HighwaysAuto — 4dAn overturned big rig blocked all southbound lanes of Highway 99 at French Camp Road near Manteca on Wednesday afternoon, causing major traffic backups and diversions. The crash involved minor injuries, according to authorities.

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Thunderbirds prepare for Laval home openerSports — 3dThe Springfield Thunderbirds bring a 2-0 start into Saturday’s home opener against the Laval Rocket, marking 100 years of professional hockey in the city. Pregame festivities include a downtown block party and player red-carpet arrival, while the team also highlights arena concession upgrades.

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DOJ Sues Denver Over ICE Mask Ban — 3dThe Justice Department sued Denver and city officials to block an ordinance barring law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from wearing face coverings and requiring visible identification, arguing it intrudes on federal authority under the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and could endanger officers. Denver says the rule promotes transparency and accountability and plans to defend it in court.

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Graham Vows to Block Senate Recess Until SAVE America Act Passes — 5dRepublican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she would object to a summer recess so the Senate could vote to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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