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Texas seeks to end losing streak against top-ranked Ohio State — Sep 7, 2026Ohio State’s season opener against Ball State highlighted a powerful passing attack but exposed lingering questions about the running game and potential offensive-line changes as they prep for a highly anticipated Texas showdown; Texas has come up short in two prior close losses to the Buckeyes and is looking to finally close the gap. Veteran Texas defender Hero Kanu frames the Texas–Ohio State rivalry as playoff-caliber and notes the long-standing, scrutinized nature of both programs as the rematch in Austin looms amid historic context.

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Research Examines Longevity, Sleep, Exercise, AgingHealth — Sep 23, 2026Research links long-term aerobic activity and sustained or improving cardiovascular health to greater resilience and lower risks of heart disease and death in older age. Separate findings associate adequate sleep with longer life, while a review found older adults define successful aging through well-being, relationships, activity, and security—not longevity itself.

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CDC Plans $50 Million 9/11 Youth Health Study — Sep 10, 2026The United States is moving to study long-term health effects on children, teens, young adults, and those in utero from 9/11 through the World Trade Center Youth Research Cohort, overseen by the CDC and the World Trade Center Health Program with about $50 million in funding and a planned kickoff as participation grows, potentially starting July 1, 2027. Congress directed this effort in 2022 to fill long-standing gaps in tracking outcomes for younger Yorkers, with recruitment challenges and a design that compares exposed individuals under 21 or in utero to similarly aged unexposed peers living in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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Derek Foss million seems reasonable if it finally fills the gaps in data for that younger group.

Starbucks Plans 250 North American Store Closures — Sep 19, 2026Several beloved coffee destinations are closing: Starbucks in Hove, UK will cease trading on October 4 after a long-running location, with staff offered roles at nearby stores; Williamsburg’s Partners Coffee flagship in New York City is also shutting as lease ends amid financial pressures, though a new Bedford Avenue cafe will continue the brand’s presence in the area. In Kent, The CakeShed on The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells is closing with its last day on September 27, marking the end of a well-loved cafe and restaurant staple in the town.

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Pandemic-Era Corporate Bonds Worth $4.3 Trillion Mature From 2027Tech — Sep 25, 2026U.S. companies face a mounting refinancing burden from 2027 as about $4.3 trillion in corporate bonds mature through 2031, forcing borrowers that locked in pandemic-era low rates to refinance at higher costs. Lower-rated companies are especially vulnerable, while major technology firms’ planned borrowing for AI infrastructure adds to the pressure; PIMCO says most issuers can manage, but the weakest may be squeezed sharply.

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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.

Obama Announces Loss of Family Dog Sunny After 13 Years — Sep 16, 2026Barack Obama announced the death of his family’s 13-year-old Portuguese water dog Sunny, describing her as a “force of nature” who loved his daughters and helped around the White House. Tributes emphasize Sunny’s athletic energy, loyalty, and bond with Bo, noting she disliked getting wet and remained loyal and adventurous for thirteen years.

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QatarEnergy Seeks US LNG After Ras Laffan Output Losses — Sep 11, 2026QatarEnergy is pursuing multi-year LNG deals with US producers through 2031 to replace output lost after Iranian strikes damaged Ras Laffan, moving from spot purchases to longer-term contracts and relying on its trading arm to secure about 2–3 mt/y. The disruption, worsened by Strait of Hormuz risks, has accelerated Qatar’s shift to external supplies and investment in US LNG capacity as repairs at Ras Laffan are expected to take three to five years.

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Maya Lindstrom Qatar relying on US LNG for years shows how vulnerable their Gulf facilities really are to regional conflicts.

Woman stopped by security at Harris Malibu property — Sep 12, 2026Security personnel stopped a trespasser who illegally entered the Malibu property of former Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff, with deputies responding and no arrest reported as Harris and Emhoff were not home. The incident underscores ongoing scrutiny over Harris’s protection after leaving the vice presidency, with reports noting she no longer receives Secret Service protection and that security and local law enforcement coordinated the response at both Malibu and Los Angeles locations.

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Sam Okafor Trespassing on a private home is wrong no matter who lives there, and the quick response from security was the right call.

Nokia, ICEYE Plan Sovereign Government Satellite Network — 2dNokia and ICEYE are partnering to develop secure, European-controlled low-Earth-orbit broadband satellite systems for governments, defense forces and emergency responders. The network is designed to provide resilient, low-latency connectivity alongside existing systems, with its first satellites expected to launch in 2028.

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Maya Lindstrom This partnership should strengthen Europe's independence in secure satellite comms for defense and disasters.

US Counties Set Early Voting Dates, SitesPolitics — 5dEarly voting options for the Nov. 3 elections vary by location: Ohio voting starts Oct. 6, Nevada County’s begins Oct. 5, Ascension Parish’s runs Oct. 20–27, and Tulsa County’s takes place Oct. 28–31; Chicago also opens two Loop voting sites. Officials are offering in-person and, in some areas, mail or drop-box options, with schedules and locations set by local election offices.

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PBOC Plans Metrics to Limit Banks’ Long-Bond Holdings — Sep 14, 2026China’s central bank plans to add new metrics to the Macro Prudential Assessment to curb banks’ excessive long-dated bond and fund holdings and to monitor deviations between money-market and bond yields, with specific thresholds still under consultation. The move comes as the bond market rallies while global markets sell off, potentially prompting smaller banks to adjust portfolios as regulators tighten risk controls under the dual-pillar framework.

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

Luxury Cars Show Steep Depreciation, Mazda Lowers PriceAuto — Sep 5, 2026Luxury Mercedes-Maybach models, including the GLS600 and S680, are trading at surprisingly low used-car prices relative to their high original MSRP, underscoring steep depreciation but creating strong value for well-equipped, low-mileage examples. Buyers should weigh maintenance costs, service histories, and rare configurations (like the V12 S680 and Manufaktur specs) when evaluating private-party bids against market averages that often span roughly $150,000 to $185,000 for recent builds.

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Buffett says market downturns can be a buying opportunity for investors — Sep 6, 2026Across the articles, bear markets are shown as recurring, roughly every six years, with savvy investors advised to stay calm, plan for volatility, and focus on long-term outcomes. They converge on Warren Buffett’s approach: treat stocks as ownership in durable businesses, use downturns to buy quality at discounts, and maintain optimism about long-run gains.

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Rachel Meyers Easy to say when you've got billions sitting on the sidelines to deploy. Regular folks panic-sell when their rent money is on the line.

Longevity Interest Spans Health, Medicine, InvestmentHealth — Sep 13, 2026Experts caution that longevity should be defined by reducing risks of cardiovascular, metabolic, cancer and cognitive diseases through comprehensive testing and personalized plans, not merely chasing arbitrary biological age scores. The conversation across clinics, media voices and investors now spans practical skin- and device-based improvements, measured prevention through the Silent Decade framework, and bold biotech funding aimed at replacement therapies and long-term durability.

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Stopping GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Higher Heart RiskHealth — 4dGLP-1 weight-loss results vary widely, and eating patterns may help explain why some patients lose more weight than others. Separate studies reported that increasing Ozempic rather than switching to Mounjaro was associated with slightly lower cardiovascular risk, while stopping GLP-1 treatment was associated with rising risk of heart attack, stroke and death over time.

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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.

UK Business Confidence Falls to 17-Month Low — 3dUK business confidence fell 12 points to 41% in September, its lowest level since April 2025, as rising energy costs, inflation and economic uncertainty weakened firms’ economic outlook and trading expectations. Sentiment also dropped in Wales, London and the East of England, though firms in those regions continued to cite growth plans and customer demand; smaller businesses were particularly subdued.

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“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”” — Zephaniah 3:17, N — 2dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Tom Gallagher This verse shows how deeply God cares for each of us even when we fall short.

Pope Leo Begins Four-Day Visit to France — Sep 21, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s 2026 apostolic tour across France, Peru, Uruguay and other stops is drawing massive crowds and spurring tourism and infrastructure planning, from Paris’s Notre-Dame area to Lourdes, Lima’s Las Palmas mass and Chiclayo’s urban preparations. The visits are framed as both a major spiritual renewal for local communities and a significant economic and logistical undertaking for host cities.

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Securities Suit Filed Against Ardelyx Over Alleged Fraud — Sep 25, 2026Investors have filed securities class actions against Ardelyx, alleging the company misrepresented the outlook for IBSRELA and XPHOZAH while payer restrictions hindered access and prescription growth. The suits follow Ardelyx’s lowered IBSRELA revenue forecast and withdrawal of long-term XPHOZAH guidance, after which its shares fell sharply; investors have until November 16, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status.

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Survey: Federal Cuts Hit 55% of DMV Households — Sep 24, 2026Gallup survey: 55% of DMV households say federal job cuts hurt them, including 66% in D.C. Region lost 62,100 federal jobs, lowest local level since 1990.

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Dana Whitfield Two thirds of DC folks hit means a lot of people might pack up and leave the area for good.

Average FICO Expected at 715, Debt Risks Rise — Sep 21, 2026Across multiple reports, the average FICO score is around 715 in 2026 with a slight dip, while credit behavior is driven by higher utilization and persistent delinquencies rather than a collapse in scores. Experts stress that lenders look beyond credit scores for big decisions like housing loans, and that carrying a small balance does not boost scores; regular use and on-time payments with low utilization are what build credit.

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China Holds Lending Rates Steady for 16th MonthFinance — Sep 18, 2026China’s central bank kept the one-year LPR at 3.0% and the five-year LPR at 3.5% for the 16th consecutive month, signaling a cautious stance amid persistent slower loan growth. With major economies tightening further, the hold highlights limited room for easing as policymakers describe slower demand from property and local-government sectors as the new normal.

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Metcalfe Wants ‘John Tucker’ Costar Reunion — Sep 20, 2026Jesse Metcalfe named Arielle Kebbel, Penn Badgley and Brittany Snow as costars he’d love to work with again, and hinted there could be a John Tucker Must Die reunion. He acknowledged a sequel script exists at 20th Century Fox but said it has lost momentum and is on pause, with Kebbel and others still hopeful and Metcalfe not losing sleep over the outcome.

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Chris Dalton The original was light and funny so a reunion could still work if everyone is on board.

Ten Lions Found Dead in Tanzania, Probe Underway — Sep 20, 2026Ten lions were found dead in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with preliminary findings suggesting poisoning as the cause and authorities launching an expert investigation amid long-standing tensions with the local Maasai community over evictions. The incident echoes broader regional wildlife-poisoning concerns, including recent elephant deaths near Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem.

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Derek Foss This poisoning shows how badly human-wildlife conflicts need real solutions before more animals die.

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