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Tennessee Corrections Chief Plans Resignation After Failed Execution — 3hTennessee Corrections Commissioner Frank Strada will resign this month after Christa Pike survived two lethal-injection doses and was hospitalized in critical condition. Gov. Bill Lee has ordered an independent review of the execution protocols, with the failure renewing scrutiny of the state’s use of lethal injection.

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Fever Defeat Aces in Game 2 After Wilson Fan Confrontation — 3dFever beat Aces 99-89 to tie the series 1-1; Wilson drew a technical after confronting a courtside fan she said stepped toward her and pointed. Fan was allowed back.

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Rachel Meyers Security letting that fan back after he stepped toward Wilson and pointed seems like a mistake that could lead to more issues.

French School Protests Spread, Nearly 2,000 Arrested — 3dFrench high school protests over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating facilities have spread nationwide and escalated into arson, assaults and clashes, prompting hundreds of arrests, injuries and school closures. The government has condemned the violence and moved to contain it, while students and unions continue to press for better school conditions and disputes grow over police conduct and claims of political involvement.

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Blackhawks’ Byram misses Buffalo return for family matter — 1hChicago defenseman Bowen Byram will miss Saturday’s game in Buffalo because of a family matter, postponing his first matchup against the Sabres since they traded him to the Blackhawks in June. Byram, who signed a six-year, $75 million deal with Chicago, is scoreless through the team’s first two games.

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Dana Whitfield Family comes first, so Byram skipping the Buffalo game is the right call even if it delays his matchup against the Sabres.

Saudi Arabia Arrests Suspect After Flydubai Cockpit Stabbing on Tel Aviv Flight — 3dAuthorities are investigating after a Flydubai first officer allegedly attacked the captain and tried to seize control of an Israel-bound flight, which made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials have called the incident a radical terrorist attack aimed at regional cooperation, while investigators have not established a motive and are examining possible terror links; President Donald Trump has also raised a possible connection to Iran.

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Dana Whitfield Glad Saudi Arabia acted fast to arrest the suspect after that cockpit stabbing on the Tel Aviv flight.

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.

Coast Guard Searches for Missing Medical-Transfer Plane — 8hCoast Guard is searching 13 nautical miles south of Nantucket for a Gulfstream G100 medical jet with six people after FAA contact was lost around 2 a.m. Saturday.

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Rachel Meyers Coast Guard crews deserve credit for heading out right away on a search like this even in the dark.

AfD Wins Historic Elections in Two German States — 1dThe AfD’s historic victories in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania mark a major breakthrough for Germany’s far right and intensify pressure on the political firewall against cooperation with the party. Despite broader gains across Europe, far-right parties remain divided over Russia, economic policy, Europe’s future and minority rights; one analysis attributes the AfD’s eastern German support more to post-reunification transformation than to a lack of democratic experience.

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Judge Restricts Halle Berry Visits Amid Abuse Claims — 1dOlivier Martinez has accused Halle Berry of physically abusing their 12-year-old son and sought sole custody and a restraining order. A judge issued a temporary order restricting Berry’s visitation; Berry’s attorney denied the allegations and accused Martinez of misleading the court and harming their son’s interests.

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Rachel Meyers Martinez pushing for sole custody with these accusations feels like a move to cut Halle out completely.

Trump to Send Nearly $100 Checks to 20 Million Seniors From Medicare Fund — 2hA late-night post by President Donald Trump included an announcement he is tapping a “slush fund” to send money to more than 20 million senior citizens. This announcement comes ju… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell Tapping Medicare funds for direct payments risks weakening the program for future needs.

Packers' Micah Parsons Return May Slip to November — 2dMicah Parsons is not expected back at practice next week, and the Packers may hold him out until November despite no reported setback; meanwhile, rookie Chris McClellan says he is learning pass-rushing technique from Parsons. Dallas has continued using assets from the Parsons trade to remake its defense, including moves for Quinnen Williams and Joey Porter Jr., renewing debate over the cost of its post-Parsons approach.

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Zimbabwe Helicopter Crash Kills Six Near Harare — 3dZimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and four others died when their helicopter crashed and caught fire near Marondera, east of Harare. Authorities are investigating the cause; Chivayo was a prominent, politically connected figure known for conspicuous wealth and lavish gifts.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

FDA recalls 747,844 potentially nonsterile eye products — 2dThe FDA classified a recall of 747,844 eye-drop and eye-ointment products made by Sterling Pharmaceutical Services as Class II because their sterility cannot be assured. Consumers should check product names, lot numbers and expiration dates against the FDA’s recall list and stop using any affected products.

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ICE-shot Venezuelan man faces federal assault chargeWorld — 4dWilber 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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Payroll Board Urges Clear Ownership of Global Compliance DutiesFinance — 10hOct. 2 consultancy guidance: outsourcing payroll calculations and reporting does not hand off worker classifications, tax positions or source data.

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Jared Kim Employers should map out internal roles before any outsourcing contract is signed.

Guinea-Bissau Military Bars Ex-President Embaló’s Return — 1dGuinea-Bissau’s military authorities have barred ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló from returning from exile ahead of December elections, citing security risks and the need to preserve public order; political activity restrictions remain in force. Residents expressed mixed views, with some saying Embaló should be allowed to return and voters decide his future, while others accepted the junta’s claim that his safety could not be guaranteed.

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Elena Vasquez Barring the former president from even coming home makes the upcoming elections look rigged before they start.

Which of your friends would you actually marry?Quizie — QuizName your candidates and answer honestly — the AI issues the verdict, with a runner-up. Private until YOU decide to share it.

Trump says he raised political-prisoner cases with Xi Jinping — 2dPresident Donald Trump said he raised political prisoners’ cases—including Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai and detained American Min Zin—with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their Washington meeting. Trump described the talks as important and said he hoped they would prove fruitful, but did not detail any outcomes.

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Chris Dalton Hope the talks lead to actual releases rather than just words, since outcomes weren't shared.

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Hegseth Names Musk, Luckey and Gingrich to Lead Pentagon Warfare Study — 2dDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth named Elon Musk, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to help lead Project Meridian, a roughly four-month Pentagon study of technologies for future warfare, from underground battlefields to space. The Pentagon says the effort will focus on identifying and fielding tools, but the appointments have raised conflict-of-interest concerns because Musk and Luckey’s companies hold defense contracts and both are major Republican political donors.

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Nicole Hardy Gingrich adds political weight but the tech side needs people who have actually delivered working systems not more reports.

Poll: 65% Blame Trump for High Costs — 2dAn AP-NORC poll found that 65% of U.S. adults blame President Donald Trump’s policies for high prices, while only 17% approve of his handling of the cost of living and 26% approve of his handling of the economy. The findings, amid concerns over tariffs, the Iran war and household costs, could weigh on Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

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Dana Whitfield Those low approval numbers on the economy will make it hard for Republicans to hold seats this fall.

White Sox Take 1-0 Lead Over AstrosSports — 3dThe Chicago White Sox swept Houston in their American League wild-card series, earning their first postseason-series win in 21 years after Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong fan, sent the team a letter of support before Game 1. Chicago won the opener 6-3 and closed out the series with a 7-3 victory.

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Study links home vaping, smoking to kids’ asthma — 1dStudies link household tobacco-smoke exposure with higher prevalence of childhood stunting in sub-Saharan Africa, while research on children with asthma found that household vaping was associated with more flare-ups and symptoms. Exposure to both vaping and combustible tobacco showed the strongest links to poor asthma control, challenging the idea that secondhand vapor is harmless to children.

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Priya Raman Both habits together causing the worst flare ups shows secondhand vapor is not harmless after all.

Dodgers Expect Ohtani Healthier Ahead of NLDS — 3dThe Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani is feeling better after a stint on the injured list for biceps and knee problems, and are giving him extra hitting work ahead of Saturday’s NLDS opener; he is expected to play but not pitch. While manager Dave Roberts is optimistic, concerns remain about Ohtani’s recent struggles and his history of underreporting injuries, making clear communication crucial to the team’s postseason plans.

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Russia Strikes Second Major Kyiv Bridge — 1dRussian strikes hit Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, damaging its roadway and trolleybus wires and forcing traffic closures, after repeated attacks on the Southern Bridge. The attacks on both major crossings have disrupted transport and intensified concerns over Russia’s campaign against the capital’s critical infrastructure.

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Elena Vasquez Russia is clearly trying to cut off Kyiv by knocking out both main bridges one after another.

Trump Blames Sen. Cotton for Blocking Permanent Daylight Saving Bill — 1dPresident Trump urged Senate Republicans to advance the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, and blamed Sen. Tom Cotton for blocking it. The House passed the bill, but it remains stalled in the Senate; opponents warn later winter sunrises would leave students and workers traveling in darkness, while supporters say evening daylight would bring safety, health and economic benefits.

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Elena Vasquez Cotton has a fair point about kids and workers facing dark mornings in winter if the change goes through.

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