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Nest all four elastic corners inside out to fold a fitted sheet flatLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For anyone who wants a rumpled elastic sheet to become a neat rectangle that stacks flat.

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Derek Foss Tried it once and now my linen closet looks organized for the first time.

Law firms probe securities claims at five public companies — Sep 21, 2026Law firms Pomerantz and Rosen Law Firm announced investigations into potential securities violations and breaches of fiduciary duties on behalf of investors in five companies: NuScale Power, Elauwit Connection, Lincoln Educational Services, BellRing Brands, and Manhattan Associates. The disclosures highlight NuScale’s UBS downgrade and concerns about cash flow, Elauwit’s restatement issues, Lincoln Educational Services’ looming lead-plaintiff deadline, and ongoing fiduciary-duty reviews for BellRing and Manhattan Associates, with investors urged to seek counsel.

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Rosen Announces Investor Actions Across Five CompaniesFinance — Sep 16, 2026Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for investors in five companies—TruBridge, Tigo Energy, Elauwit Connection, UWM Holdings, and Build-A-Bear Workshop—alleging material misstatements or restatements that impacted stock prices and investor losses. The firm is organizing class actions with join instructions and lead-plaintiff deadlines, emphasizing contingency-fee arrangements and urging prudent selection of counsel.

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Supreme Court expected to hear immigration, gun cases — 5dThe Supreme Court’s new term features major disputes over immigration enforcement, including whether the Trump administration can detain some immigrants without bond hearings, alongside cases on voting, climate, guns and government power. The justices will also consider education-related fights involving religious preschools’ access to public funding and allegations of sex discrimination at a university.

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Supreme Court Hears Boulder Climate CasePolitics — 5dThe Supreme Court is weighing whether Colorado communities can pursue state-law claims seeking climate-related damages from oil and gas companies, a decision that could shape dozens of similar lawsuits. Supporters of the companies say federal law and national interests require a uniform approach, while Boulder and other advocates argue state courts can address local harms; legal commentators also disagree over whether Congress must act to block such claims.

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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.

Anthropic IPO filing reports $42 billion loss, $518 billion spending — 2dAnthropic’s leaked draft IPO prospectus reportedly shows revenue surging to about $4.6 billion in 2025, alongside a $42 billion net loss—much of it tied to an accounting charge—and $518 billion in future cloud and infrastructure obligations, as the company seeks a valuation above $2 trillion. The disclosures sharpen questions about profitability and investor appetite, while Anthropic also warns that tensions with the Trump administration could damage commercial relationships and its reputation beyond its limited government business.

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Lacoste Recasts Sportswear as Sensual Fashion at Paris Week — 1dDesigners 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.

Thailand wins four medals, ends 64-year badminton waitSports — 6dThailand won gold in badminton, sepak takraw and PUBG Mobile on Sept. 29, adding a relay silver and moving to fifth in the Asian Games standings with 12 golds overall. The Thai equestrian team also captured team eventing gold, while rider Woraphat Sittiju took individual silver.

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ICE-shot Venezuelan man faces federal assault chargeWorld — 5dWilber Garcés Pérez, a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent during an Austin traffic stop, faces a federal charge of assaulting, resisting and impeding an officer; prosecutors allege he struck an agent with his car mirror while fleeing, while his attorney has criticized the government’s handling of his case and medical care. The criminal case has delayed his immigration proceedings, and accounts differ about the encounter; the officer who fired was not wearing a body camera.

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New book examines Cold War SAC bomber force — 1dThe F-35’s US-controlled software, maintenance and logistics ecosystem can create long-term strategic dependence for allied countries, prompting some to consider alternatives and pursue next-generation aircraft. The other articles are unrelated to this topic.

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Tom Gallagher The SAC bombers kept the peace for decades, but those B-52s were always one miscalculation from disaster.

Reports Allege Trump Blamed Others for COVID Rise Amid Election Loss — 1dA proposed study uses the Korean War to examine Black literature, antiwar writing and the relationship between antiblackness in the United States and U.S. imperialism in Korea. A separate documentary about AI risks draws on the example of nuclear-war films, betting that popular culture can shape public opinion and spur political change.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Michael Douglas Admits Secret Kathleen Turner Romance — 2dMichael Douglas says in his memoir that he and Kathleen Turner became lovers while filming 1984’s Romancing the Stone, despite denying the relationship for decades. He says they kept it secret to protect his wife and son, and ended the romance after his family visited the set.

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Nicole Hardy I figured something was up between them on that set, but keeping it secret for his family was the decent move.

Bahrain Grand Prix start held at Sepang over thunderstorm and safety checks — 23hThe Bahrain GP start at Sepang was delayed after a thunderstorm hit with cars already on the grid; the medical car reported significant standing water and no new start time was set.

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Jared Kim They should delay as long as needed with that much standing water reported. Safety has to come first even if it ruins the schedule.

Tennessee halts executions through 2026 after botched injectionWorld — 4dTennessee halted executions for the rest of 2026 after a failed lethal-injection attempt, prompting scrutiny of Texas’ upcoming execution using the same drug. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott could grant a short reprieve, but a longer delay would require action by the state parole board.

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EU Reportedly Suspends €18 Million Sierra Leone AidWorld — 3dThe EU has suspended or delayed €18 million in aid to Sierra Leone as Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel links the move to the country’s refusal to extradite convicted drug trafficker Jos “Bolle Jos” Leijdekkers, and warns more support could be at risk. The European Commission says the delay stems from technical or administrative issues, while Sierra Leone also rejects the claim that it is a new punitive measure.

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Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?Quizie — QuizName the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.

Estranged wife backs Ken Paxton’s GOP ticket — 1dAngela Paxton’s Oct. 3 ad backs the “Republican ticket” without naming estranged husband Ken Paxton; a same-day NYT/Siena poll showed Talarico up 6 points.

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Sam Okafor Even with that support, Talarico leading by six points shows Paxton still has ground to make up.

White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in ALDS opener — 3dThe Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of the ALDS, taking the lead on Munetaka Murakami’s two-run homer and adding an insurance run on Colson Montgomery’s RBI double. Chicago’s bullpen worked out of repeated bases-loaded threats to preserve the shutout.

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Angela Paxton urges GOP ticket hold in tight Texas race — 1dDivorcing Ken Paxton on biblical grounds, the Texas senator backs the full Republican ticket in a Texas PAC ad as a Times/Siena poll shows Talarico up six and the seat rated a toss-up.

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Sam Okafor Backing the party line while separating from her husband feels consistent for a Texas senator in this race.

Evanescence Wins TCA, Earns Breeders' Cup Berth — 2dEvanescence rallied past pacesetter Praying to win the Grade 2 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes at Keeneland, preserving her unbeaten record at the track. The victory earned her an expenses-paid berth in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.

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Elena Vasquez Praying faded late but Evanescence earned that paid berth fair and square with a smart ride.

Dolly Parton nephew seeks delay on estate restraining order hearing — 2dBryan Seaver, Dolly Parton's nephew and longtime security head, asked a Tennessee court on Oct. 2 to delay an Oct. 9 restraining-order hearing about 10 days to hire a lawyer.

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Chris Dalton Ten days to hire someone sounds reasonable when it's your own nephew asking over family property issues.

DOJ files misconduct complaints against seven Minnesota judges over immigration interviews — 4dThe Justice Department filed judicial misconduct complaints against nearly all active federal judges in Minnesota over interviews discussing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, alleging their remarks showed bias and breached ethics rules. It also urged them to recuse themselves from Department of Homeland Security cases, while judges defended speaking publicly about judicial independence and the rule of law.

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Marcus Bell Judges speaking out about due process in immigration cases isn't misconduct, it's their duty to uphold the rule of law against overreach.

Study Links Appendectomy to 58% Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk — 2dA study of more than 30,000 patients found appendectomy for acute appendicitis was associated with a 58% lower relative risk of later colorectal cancer than antibiotic treatment alone. Researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove surgery prevents cancer and should not displace antibiotics as an option; further research is needed.

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Nicole Hardy Doctors should keep looking into why this link shows up instead of rushing to operate on everyone.

UK Mortgage Rates Climb, Borrowers Weigh OptionsFinance — 4dAs mortgage rates rise, homeowners are weighing refinancing, paying off loans or investing spare savings, while tools can help compare deals and avoid higher variable rates. In Ireland, the Mortgage to Rent scheme offers some borrowers in arrears a way to remain in their homes as tenants, though rising property values may make some ineligible; one borrower’s complaint about Better.com also underscores the importance of understanding fees and credit checks before applying.

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Judge Delays Antonio Brown Plea Deal — 5dA Miami judge delayed Antonio Brown’s planned no-contest plea in an attempted-murder case, saying she needed more time to review the proposed agreement. The deal would reduce the charge and bring probation instead of a possible prison sentence of up to 30 years; Brown is due back in court Oct. 28, and his attorney remains optimistic it will be accepted.

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