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“Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.” — Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ — 5dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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DOJ Investigates Nvidia Groq Licensing Deal Over Antitrust Evasion — Sep 10, 2026The U.S. Department of Justice is examining whether Nvidia structured its Groq licensing deal to avoid antitrust review, a probe that follows broader regulatory scrutiny of licensing arrangements in the AI chip sector. The roughly $17–20 billion deal, which included executive hires from Groq, is under scrutiny as regulators weigh whether such licenses functionally imitate acquisitions without triggering merger reviews.

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Elena Vasquez The executive hires tied to this license make it hard to see the arrangement as anything but a de facto acquisition that skipped review.

Brandi Glanville details 18-hour daily IV regimen amid unexplained health battle — Sep 7, 2026Brandi Glanville has revealed that she spends about 18 hours a day on at-home IV therapy, with a nurse visiting for several hours, while her ongoing facial health issues and treatment schedule have left her very thin and affecting her appetite. She has been sharing intimate, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the demanding regimen, including imipenem infusions, as she continues to seek answers about her health.

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Verstappen Wins Rain-Hit Bahrain Grand Prix — 5dKimi Antonelli praised Max Verstappen’s exceptional race vision, saying the Red Bull driver quickly reads situations and finds openings to overtake. Antonelli also highlighted Verstappen’s ability to find extra pace when it matters, even when the car or weekend initially appears uncompetitive.

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Supreme Court Weighs Boulder Climate Lawsuit — 6dThe 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.

Supreme Court’s 2026–27 Docket Includes Climate Case — 6dThe 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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St. Louis Archdiocese Sues Over ICE Sacrament Limits — 12hOn Oct. 5, 2026, St. Louis clergy sued over ICE jail sacrament limits after an official proposed Communion in a plastic bag via guard; the filing says one detainee died there.

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Elena Vasquez ICE giving lawyers more access than clergy shows the rules are inconsistent and unfair to faith needs.

CBP weighs scaling back Big Bend border construction — 5dThe Trump administration has ended its pause on border-project activity at Big Bend National Park but says it is considering changes to reduce the project’s scope and limit environmental impacts. Customs and Border Protection expects to decide on plans in early October, with any ground-disturbing work likely weeks later, as the proposal continues to face legal challenges and bipartisan opposition.

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Priya Raman Reducing the Big Bend project scope seems like a reasonable compromise to protect the park while keeping some security measures in place.

Fall foliage peaks at different times across regions this season — 1dFall color is expected to spread across much of the country by mid-October, while Arizona’s peak arrives later, with Phoenix waiting until around Christmas. For visitors seeking autumn scenery without summer crowds, several western and northern national parks become quieter in fall, though services may be limited and winter weather can set in.

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G7 Plans Up to 100 Million-Barrel Reserve Release — 6dThe Energy Department is offering up to 40 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve through exchanges, completing the U.S. portion of a coordinated international release; borrowers must return the crude with extra barrels. The move may add crude to markets but is unlikely to quickly ease shortages of specialized Group III base oils, and analysts say limited refining capacity may dampen buyer interest.

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Norway Plans Temporary Restrictions on AI Glasses in Parks and Schools — 22hOn Oct. 5, 2026, Norway planned temporary AI-glasses limits in parks, schools and gyms; minister Torgeir Micaelsen warned of filming without people's knowledge.

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Rachel Meyers Norway's move to limit AI glasses in schools and parks is a smart step to protect people's privacy from secret recordings.

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

Mariota Ruled Out of London Game With Knee Injury — 5dThe Commanders ruled out Jayden Daniels, who is recovering from a dislocated left elbow, for their Week 4 game against the Colts in London and named Marcus Mariota the starter. Daniels had returned to limited practice and expressed hope he could play, but Washington said it would reassess his status for the following week.

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Four Charged in Killing of Nashville Teen — 3dFour teens, ages 16 to 18, have been arrested and charged with criminal homicide and conspiracy in the fatal drive-by shooting of 16-year-old Cameron Frierson after a Nashville high school football game. Police say the motive remains unknown; Frierson’s younger brother was nearby but was not injured.

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Panthers Beat Lions 32-26, Limit Gibbs — 3dDespite entering the matchup as a major threat against Carolina’s struggling run defense, Jahmyr Gibbs was held to 46 rushing yards on 15 carries in Detroit’s 32-26 loss to the Panthers, though he scored a touchdown. He added 31 receiving yards on four catches.

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Anthropic IPO filing reports $42 billion loss, $518 billion spending — 3dAnthropic’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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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.

Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses into Pacific at Hawaii Volcanoes Park — 4dHōlei Sea Arch, a roughly 90-foot landmark at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park that formed about 550 years ago, has collapsed into the Pacific; officials say it was standing Sept. 23 and gone days later, though the exact timing is unknown. The arch’s collapse followed years of earthquake damage, cracking and powerful surf, and park officials are warning visitors to stay away from unstable coastal cliffs.

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ICE-shot Venezuelan man faces federal assault chargeWorld — 6dWilber 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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Candidates from both parties urge ending Senate filibuster — 3dAs control of the closely contested Senate looms, candidates and lawmakers are debating whether to end or change the filibuster. Democrat Juliana Stratton supports eliminating it to advance priorities including abortion rights, voting protections and gun legislation, while Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno says it should be ended if senators cannot conduct meaningful debate, amid a fight over advancing the SAVE America Act.

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Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon AI Model — 5dGoogle unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a frontier model strong in coding, enterprise work, and cyber defense, initially limited to trusted partners while safety evaluations continue.

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Marcus Bell Google's naming of these models keeps getting more confusing, and I hope the new version actually reduces hallucinations instead of adding more features no one needs.