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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plotWorld — 13hU.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared fuel-filled vans for the plot; the defendants face terrorism-related charges.

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Derek Foss The fuel vans planned for RAF Fairford show real intent, and these charges need to stick to prevent more threats.

China rejects espionage claims targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — 2dChina rejected allegations that it mounted an espionage operation targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling them baseless smears. Nvidia’s board has opened an investigation into reports involving a former business executive, while saying it has no reason to believe company secrets or U.S. national security were compromised.

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Chris Dalton Nvidia's quick statement that no secrets were compromised is reassuring, though their board needs to finish this investigation properly anyway.

International Operation Nabs Gang Members Implicated In Mediterranean Migrant Smuggling, INTERPOL Says — 11hAn international law enforcement operation targeting migrant-smuggling networks across the Mediterranean and West Africa resulted in 262 arrests and exposed dozens of transnational organized crime syndicates.

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Sheetz names founder’s grandson president, COOBusiness — 1dSheetz has named founder Bob Sheetz’s grandson, Adam Sheetz, president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Current president Travis Sheetz will remain CEO, focusing on long-term strategy, while Adam oversees daily operations.

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Elena Vasquez Travis focusing on strategy while Adam runs operations should help the company stay steady.

American 7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot By Mexican Police In Anti-Cartel Operation Near Border — 17hA 7-year-old American girl was fatally shot by Mexican police during an anti-cartel operation near the U.S.-Mexico border.

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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.

Massie Files Eight Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth — 2dJohn Oliver devoted a nearly 35-minute segment of Last Week Tonight to attacking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s record, criticizing his leadership decisions, changes to civilian-protection safeguards and oversight of military operations. Oliver called for Congress to impeach and remove Hegseth, while highlighting the civilian deaths and controversies he says make Hegseth unfit for the role.

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France accuses Iran Guards of nationwide fridge cyberattackWorld — 1dFrance has accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of orchestrating cyberattacks that disrupted commercial refrigerators and freezers across the country, spoiling food and reportedly causing fires. French prosecutors have requested international arrest warrants for the leader of an affiliated cyber unit and two deputies, while other officials cited in reports say the hackers were suspected of being state-backed; Iran routinely denies conducting malicious cyber operations.

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Marcus Bell Warrants are fine but countries need real defenses against these targeted cyber hits.

Nvidia Shares Fall as Board Probes China-Linked Reports — 2dNvidia shares fell about 4% in overnight trading after CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair and the company’s board opened an investigation into reports he was targeted by a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. The board said it has no reason to believe company secrets or national security were compromised, while investors weighed leadership uncertainty ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report.

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Derek Foss The stock drop makes sense given the uncertainty, but the board clearing the company on security should help calm some fears over time.

Illinois EPA seeks fleet partners for up to $12M diesel emissions grantsPolitics — 1dThe Illinois EPA is seeking public and private fleet operators to partner on a federal program offering up to $12 million per award to replace older diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner models, prioritizing projects that deliver the greatest emissions reductions. The initiative aims to cut harmful pollution while helping fleets manage fuel costs and improve operations.

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Bob Mills built multistate furniture chain from $25,000 loan before death at 79Business — 1dBob Mills, the founder of Bob Mills Furniture, has died at 79, his family announced. The family praised his people-centered legacy and said the company will continue operating.

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Berkshire Hathaway accelerates stock buybacks, operating profit falls2 sources — 3d

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Priya Raman Buffett must see value here to keep repurchasing despite weaker results this time.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

CAIR suspends Florida operations after losing lawsuit over terror designation2 sources — 3d

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Jared Kim Shutting down Florida work after the court loss could limit their ability to help local Muslim communities.

Alvernia plans acquisition of Marian UniversityLifestyle — 1dAlvernia University plans to acquire Marian University in Wisconsin, transferring Marian’s sponsorship to the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters while aiming to preserve its identity and expand opportunities for students. The proposal remains subject to reviews and approvals; both schools will operate independently with no immediate changes as the process continues.

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Arctic Ice Traces Widespread Pollution to Montana MineEnvironment — 23hArctic ice-core records show that the Anaconda Copper Mine in Montana was a major source of arsenic and other heavy-metal pollution from 1886 to 1918, with emissions potentially exposing more than half of Americans and many Canadians downwind to health risks. Researchers say pollution fell after controls were installed, despite the mine continuing to operate.

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PepsiCo plans 1,000 North America job cutsBusiness — 1dPepsiCo plans to eliminate about 1,000 jobs in its North American food and beverage business to simplify operations, speed decision-making and redirect resources toward growth. The cuts come as the company contends with sluggish beverage sales, weaker demand for higher-priced snacks and elevated costs.

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Rachel Meyers Laying off 1000 people to speed up decisions sounds reasonable, though they need to watch that it doesn't just shift more work onto fewer employees.

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