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“Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time.” — Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest — 2hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

“God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply.” — Hudson Taylor, Missionary to China, 1832–1905 — 2hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

Illinois Parts Ways With Defensive Coordinator Hauck After Four Games — 2dIllinois parted ways with Bobby Hauck on September 27, 2026 after four games and a 42-19 Ohio State loss in which the defense had nine players on the field for a late score.

Dana Whitfield Illinois has to fix the defense now or the whole season is lost before it starts.

U.S., China Agree on Tariff Relief for $30 Billion in Goods — 4dU.S. and China agreed on tariff relief for $30 billion in nonsensitive goods each way after Trump-Xi meeting; details expected Monday.

Derek Foss This relief on 30 billion in goods could ease costs for importers, though details on Monday will show if it's meaningful.

Parma and Carlos Cuesta part ways after difficult Serie A start — 2dParma have parted ways with head coach Carlos Cuesta after internal discussions concluded they disagreed on the club’s sporting direction. The change comes after a poor opening to the Serie A season, and the club’s technical staff will lead training while Parma considers a replacement.

Dana Whitfield Parma's quick split with Cuesta shows they value results over patience in a tough league.

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.

How to pray to GodLifestyle — 3dFor beginners who want a clear way to talk with God and leave feeling steadier.

Jared Kim I like how it emphasizes leaving steadier, that part actually worked for me after a tough day.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5–6, New International Version Holy — 1dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

How to meditate at homeLifestyle — 3dFor anyone new to sitting still who wants a repeatable way to steady attention in under ten minutes.

Derek Foss The breathing steps worked well for me but I still fidget after five minutes.

How to pray the Lord's Prayer — 3dFor anyone who wants a clear, steady way to speak with God using the exact words Jesus taught.

Tom Gallagher This guide makes the prayer feel more personal and direct when I say it slowly.

Curate Launches Integrated Two-Way Client Texting — 5dCurate launched two-way texting for its event operations platform, enabling caterers and other event businesses to message clients from contact profiles and keep incoming and outgoing conversations in a shared chronological record.

Maya Lindstrom This texting tool should cut down on missed messages and keep everything organized for busy caterers.

Wrong-Way Incidents Bring Arizona Arrest, Tennessee Trooper Injury — 5dAn Arizona driver was arrested after allegedly driving the wrong way on I-40 near Winslow as part of a game called “Lunatic,” in which participants intentionally drive against traffic. Troopers stopped the SUV before a crash, and authorities warned that the dangerous stunt could cost lives.

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

LAFC fires Dos Santos after 1-4-5 run — 2dLAFC parted ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos on Sept. 27, 2026 after a 1-4-5 MLS run since Aug. 1, sitting sixth in the West with 41 points.

Priya Raman Sixth place should have bought Dos Santos more time. Firing him now risks more instability before they find a real replacement.

Crypto Stocks, Tokenization, Listings Draw Investor AttentionFinance — 4dRecent investment coverage spotlighted publicly traded Bitcoin and blockchain companies—including miners, infrastructure providers and Figure Technology—as ways to gain indirect exposure to digital assets, while noting company-specific and market risks. Separately, advocates see tokenizing stocks as a way to expand access and enable round-the-clock trading and use of equities on blockchain networks.

Studies Link Wildfire Smoke to DementiaEnvironment — 2dResearchers are investigating how wildfire smoke affects health and ecosystems, with studies linking fine-particle exposure to Alzheimer’s-related brain changes and dementia risk. The emerging field of smoke ecology is exploring ways to understand and reduce smoke’s harms to people and the environment.

Brazilians Say Economy Worsened Despite Lula Reelection Bid — 3dA Quaest poll finds nearly half of Brazilians say the economy worsened as butcher Kleyton Zacarioto rejects Lula: "Someone who earns a minimum wage has no way to get ahead."

Priya Raman Lula should put more effort into bringing down living costs if he expects to win another term.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Which way Texas — Sep 17, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Tom Gallagher I wish both sides would focus less on memes and more on fixing the grid and border issues for real.

Sunny Hostin Reveals She Was Holdout Juror in 1991 Cannibal Case — 6dLong before Lindsay Clancy’s trial ended in a mistrial due to a holdout juror, other trials ended the same way. “The View” host Sunny Hostin revealed she was a holdout juror where… — by Sandra Rhodes

Rachel Meyers One juror sticking to their guns like she did can really shape how justice plays out in wild trials.

Beijing Canal Arts Fest opens with global performancesTravel — 4dThe fourth Beijing International Canal Arts Fest opened in Tongzhou on Sept. 24, bringing artists from 13 countries together for performances, cultural activities and canal-themed tours. Organizers cast the festival as a way to promote international exchange and tourism while preserving the Grand Canal as living heritage.

Aaron Donald’s Rams Comeback Faces Broncos — 6dAaron Donald returned from retirement with the Rams and showed he can still disrupt offenses, though he is scrutinizing his first game for ways to improve. His next test is against the Broncos, whose young quarterback Bo Nix has struggled under pressure as Denver prepares for Donald and a resurgent Rams pass rush.

INEZ Builds Comfort Into Designer HeelsLifestyle — 5dFootwear brands are addressing the tension between style and comfort in different ways: Pashion and VICE VERSA offer heels that convert to flats or lower heels, while New York-based INEZ builds cushioning and arch support into designer heels. INEZ pairs that comfort-focused construction with feminine designs and Spanish shoemaking craftsmanship.

Nvidia CEO Calls AI Fears Distraction — 5dNvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed sweeping AI-doom predictions as unscientific and, at times, a way to stoke demand, while arguing that labs should be shut down if they cannot contain unsafe experiments and that existing rules should be enforced. Critics say his push for rapid AI development and limited new regulation reflects a disconnect from the technology’s effects, including potential harms to learning and jobs.

Stella Lefty Holds Country Airplay No. 1 for Second Week — 4dStella Lefty’s debut single “Boston” has held No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a second week, making her the first solo woman since Gretchen Wilson in 2004 to achieve a multiweek chart-topper with her debut. The song reached the summit after 22 weeks, while new chart entries include Luke Bryan and Luke Combs’ “Finders Keepers” and Kenny Chesney’s “Remember Me That Way.”

US and Chinese fast-food chains open outlets in each other's markets — Sep 20, 2026Church's opened its first Shanghai store last month with 600 more planned as Mixue drew cold crowds in New York in two-way U.S.-China fast-food expansion.

Tom Gallagher Seeing chains swap markets like this should give customers more choices without raising prices much.

Wednesday briefing: Iran retaliates; the best way to exercise; New Hampshire primaries; and more — Sep 9, 2026

Jared Kim New Hampshire voters usually reward candidates who show up and listen, so the results should clarify who has real grassroots support.