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Pennsylvania Issues Hybrid Homeschool Cease-and-Desist — 2dPennsylvania ordered a north Pittsburgh hybrid homeschool serving roughly 150 families to cease operating without childcare certification after a March surprise inspection.

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Chris Dalton Pennsylvania shouldn't force these flexible learning setups to get full daycare licenses just to help families.

Community Bankers Sue OCC Over Crypto Charters — 2dICBA sued the OCC on Oct. 2, 2026, seeking to vacate a March 2026 trust-charter rule and Protego's approval, calling crypto charters a "side door" into banking.

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Derek Foss This lawsuit looks like an effort to stall competition rather than address actual risks in how crypto enters banking.

Kristi Noem Files for Divorce — 5dKristi Noem filed for divorce from Bryon Noem after 34 years, citing irreconcilable differences; her team said the family was blindsided by March bimbofication allegations.

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Dana Whitfield After 34 years it's hard to imagine what finally pushed her to file, but irreconcilable differences rarely come out of nowhere.

PTI long march — Sep 25, 2026PTI postponed its Long March to October 4 from Peshawar. Authorities detained three of Imran Khan's sisters, blocked highways with containers, and fixed metal spikes at Attock Bridge.

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Elena Vasquez The long march shows PTI has real grassroots support that won't fade without major reforms.

Acadia expects Rett drug protection through 2041 — 6dTrofinetide U.S. protection expected through March 28, 2041—nearly five years past the July 2036 method-of-use patent—after USPTO allowance for weight-banded dosing.

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Maya Lindstrom Five more years of exclusivity on DAYBUE might limit access for patients who need weight-based dosing options.

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.

Right-wing meme claims Democrats link border talk to Trump Canada march — Sep 25, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Nicole Hardy Both sides keep twisting unrelated events into border attacks on Trump, it just distracts from fixing the real crossings.

Canada Manufacturing PMI Falls to Six-Month Low — 3dCanada’s manufacturing sector remained in expansion in September, but its PMI fell to 51.5, the weakest reading since March, as output growth slowed and new orders weakened. U.S. trade tensions, elevated energy costs and supply-chain delays weighed on demand and confidence, while pushing input-cost inflation to its highest level since mid-2022.

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Judge Finds Rihanna Shooting Suspect Fit for Trial — 5dIvanna Lisette Ortiz, accused of firing at least 20 rounds at Rihanna’s Los Angeles-area home and a neighboring property, has been ruled competent to stand trial, allowing the case to resume. She has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other felony charges; no one was injured in the March shooting.

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Rising Fuel Costs Squeeze French Bakers — Sep 27, 2026Bakers Kevin and Sandrine Luce now get only 1,200 liters of heating oil for the 2,230 euros that bought 2,000 liters in March after a 50% price rise tied to the Iran war.

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Nicole Hardy The Luces now get half the oil for the same money which shows why many shops may have to close or cut hours.

UN extends Haiti gang suppression force mandate to 2027 — 5dThe U.N. Security Council extended the Gang Suppression Force’s mandate in Haiti through March 31, 2027, aiming to curb gang violence and create conditions for elections. Supporters say the force offers a different approach, but abstaining nations and critics raised concerns about its effectiveness, funding and staffing, as well as the risks of foreign intervention.

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Dr. Ricardo Schwarcz Scholarship Opens $1,000 Essay Award for Students — 5dThe Dr. Ricardo Schwarcz Scholarship for Healthcare Sciences is offering a one-time $1,000 award to an undergraduate student pursuing a healthcare career. Applicants nationwide must submit an essay on patient care, healthcare contributions and medical innovation by March 15, 2027; the winner is expected to be announced April 15.

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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.

CDC Vaccine Recommendations Stall Amid Policy Upheaval — Sep 25, 2026In March a judge ruled RFK Jr. likely violated federal rules replacing ACIP; CDC still offers no guidance on newly approved mFlusiva for ages 50-64.

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Priya Raman This policy mess is leaving seniors without reliable advice on the new flu shot they need most.

Containers Block Islamabad, Rawalpindi Routes for Khan Rally — 5dPakistani authorities have blocked major routes in Islamabad and nearby Rawalpindi with shipping containers ahead of an October 4 march by Imran Khan’s PTI party demanding his release, after the protest was postponed from September 27. The barricades have disrupted commutes and businesses; the government says they are for security and crowd control, while PTI leaders condemn them as an attempt to suppress democratic rights.

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LNG supply diversification — Sep 21, 2026Qatar LNG export capacity fell roughly 17% after March Ras Laffan strikes. Gastech deals hit ~$60B as buyers diversify; net global loss is only ~5 mt.

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Dana Whitfield Switching suppliers helps but won't fix high prices unless more terminals get built fast.

Record Bishop Presence, Papal Blessing, Counterprotests Mark UK March for Life — Sep 8, 2026Fifteen bishops joined thousands in London for the UK March for Life, which also received a papal blessing despite counterprotests.

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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.

Maddie Font Announces Pregnancy With Baby Girl After March Miscarriage — Sep 16, 2026Maddie Font announced she and husband Jonah Font are expecting their second child, a baby girl, joining their 3-year-old son Forrest as she launches a solo career after leaving Maddie & Tae. The news follows a tough year that included a March miscarriage, after which she reflects on faith and balancing motherhood with her new path in music, while maintaining a close friendship with Tae Kerr.

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Nicole Hardy Her choice to go solo while raising kids shows real commitment, and keeping that bond with Tae is a smart move in country music.

PWHL Plans First All-Star Tournament in Toronto — Sep 24, 2026The PWHL will stage its first All-Star tournament on March 7, 2027, at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, featuring Canada, U.S., international and rookie teams in a fast-paced 3-on-3 competition. Teams will play a round robin, with the top team advancing directly to the final and the next two facing off in a semifinal.

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Derek Foss The 3-on-3 format should make for some exciting action, and putting it in Toronto feels like a smart choice for the first one.

German vote shows rise of far right in Europe, but it hasn’t been a steady marchWorld — Sep 8, 2026

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Thousands join pro-life march in London amid counterprotests — Sep 6, 2026Thousands marched in London for the annual March for Life UK, calling for stricter abortion restrictions as part of ongoing UK-wide debate over abortion laws; reports highlight unprecedented episcopal participation, with up to fifteen Catholic bishops leading the event. The demonstrations were marked by counter-protests from abortion-rights supporters and tensions surrounding access to clinics and related legislation.

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Elena Vasquez Whatever side you're on, the clinic access angle is the part that actually affects people day to day.

The Peace March of the Mothers of the Plaza de MayoGood News — FROM 1977Argentine women demand truth about disappeared

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13-year-old Yu Zidi leads Asian Games butterfly heats — Sep 20, 202613-year-old Yu Zidi won Asian Games 200m butterfly gold in 2:05.08, a reported Games record. She is the youngest world championships swimming medallist ever and beat Regan Smith in March.

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Maya Lindstrom Japan grabbing the first triathlon gold gives the home fans an early reason to cheer.

FDA Extends Exelixis Drug Review to March 2027 — Sep 11, 2026The FDA has extended Exelixis' NDA review for zanzalintinib in combination with atezolizumab/Tecentriq for metastatic colorectal cancer by three months, moving the action date to March 3, 2027 after updated safety and efficacy data were deemed a major amendment. The development of zanzalintinib as a next-generation cancer therapy continues, with the delay potentially impacting timelines for patients, investors, and partners awaiting a decision.

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Nicole Hardy The FDA's move to examine the new safety data more closely makes sense, though it will likely delay any benefits for those counting on the combination therapy.

Lawsuit alleges Columbia indifference led to Khalil detention — Sep 14, 2026Mahmoud Khalil spent 104 days in immigration detention and missed his child's birth, then sued Columbia alleging deliberate indifference contributed to the March 2025 detention.

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Jared Kim Spending 104 days locked up and missing your kid's birth is rough, but suing the school feels like reaching for blame.

Duterte Ordered to Appear in Person at ICC Fitness Hearing — Sep 15, 2026ICC judges ordered 81-year-old Rodrigo Duterte to appear in person at a September 16, 2026 fitness hearing, his first since transfer to The Hague in March 2025.

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Elena Vasquez At 81, Duterte should be allowed to attend this fitness hearing by video instead of traveling to The Hague.