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Five Generations Reshape Workplace Norms — 4dWith five generations now working side by side, age is an unreliable guide to technology skills or workplace strengths. Experts say organizations can challenge ageism through reciprocal mentoring, where employees of different ages share technical knowledge, experience and people skills.

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Orioles cut mascot jobs in private payroll reset — 8hBaltimore ends the dedicated Mr. Splash role and lays off the Oriole Bird performer in a business-side reshaping after a 79-win year, drawing sharp fan pushback while the club keeps the Bird Bath alive.

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Jared Kim After a 79-win season this feels like the wrong place to cut costs when the Bird and Mr. Splash helped keep families coming.

Texas Senate, governor debates unlikely before Election Day — 5dWith Election Day approaching, a live debate between Texas Senate candidates Ken Paxton and James Talarico appears unlikely. The candidates instead answered the same questions separately for the U.S. Hispanic Business Council, giving voters a side-by-side look at their approaches to affordability and other issues.

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All Blacks name McKenzie flyhalf for Bledisloe opener — 1dDamian McKenzie will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks against Australia in the Bledisloe Cup opener, with Beauden Barrett moving to fullback after injuries ruled out Richie Mo’unga and Ruben Love. Scott Barrett returns to the starting side and Shannon Frizell is named on the bench as New Zealand fields an experienced lineup.

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Trump recounts attacks and says supporters will prevail against communists — 4dIn this clip President Trump describes the smears impeachments arrests and assassination attempt endured by his movement yet states that supporters at his side have always prevailed and are now on the cusp of beating the communists. The vid

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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.

Community Bankers Sue OCC Over Crypto Charters — 6dICBA 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.

Messi Agrees to Acquire Spanish Club Eldense — Oct 1, 2026Lionel Messi agreed to acquire Segunda División club CD Eldense on Oct. 1, 2026, his second Spanish side after UE Cornellà; CSD approval is pending.

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Jared Kim Approval from CSD could take time but this move might finally give Eldense the resources to climb the table consistently.

Wrap any gift using two inches of overlap on each sideLifestyle — Sep 27, 2026For anyone giving a present who wants neat edges and a cover that stays closed until it is opened.

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Dana Whitfield Two inches overlap keeps the paper from slipping but still lets you use less than I usually do.

Memes on Trump and Warsh interest rates trend on both sides — Sep 17, 2026Meme Wars: trending on both sides today.

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Ronaldo Says He Will Continue Playing for Portugal — 5dPortugal’s federation is trying to broker talks between coach Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo after Ronaldo left the national-team camp following the coach’s decision to bench him, with Jesus agreeing to meet and Ronaldo yet to respond. Polls found more Portuguese respondents sided with Jesus, while opinion on Ronaldo’s future with the national team was divided and many said his role should depend on form and the coach’s judgment.

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Chicago Woman Charged in 7-Year-Old’s Fatal Stabbing — 4dA 48-year-old woman, Shavon Gayden, has been charged with first-degree murder after police say she fatally stabbed 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez Chacon on a South Side Chicago sidewalk; bystanders detained Gayden, and the motive remains unclear. Court records cited in local reporting show Gayden had prior battery cases and an outstanding felony warrant.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Lionel Messi scores free kick from near-impossible angle for Inter Miami — Sep 29, 2026At 39, Lionel Messi bent a free kick from beside the corner flag over Patrick Schulte to tie Inter Miami with Columbus, a strike fans filmed from every side.

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Florida State Routs Virginia 38-7 — Oct 1, 2026Florida State hosts Virginia in a pivotal ACC matchup, seeking to improve on a 2-2 start and address defensive struggles against a Cavaliers team that has opened 3-1. Virginia won the teams’ 2025 meeting in double overtime, while both sides will manage significant availability concerns ahead of Saturday’s game.

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Topical isotretinoin cream offers localized acne treatment with limited body exposureHealth — Sep 28, 2026A new topical isotretinoin cream may help manage mild to moderate acne while limiting whole-body exposure and systemic side effects, but it is not expected to provide the lasting clearance possible with oral isotretinoin for some patients with persistent acne.

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Priya Raman Limiting whole body exposure sounds smart if it actually works on the spots that need it.

Gray Media Moves The Good Side to Weekdays and Launches New Seasons — Sep 14, 2026InvestigateTV+ reaches over 72% of U.S. TV households as Gray Media launches new seasons and moves The Good Side to weekdays.

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Elena Vasquez Moving The Good Side to weekdays makes sense for people who can't watch on weekends.

The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Five believed to be migrants drown crossing Croatia-Slovenia border riverWorld — Sep 25, 2026Five believed migrants drowned Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, crossing the Kupa River into Slovenia; police and locals rescued five, 14 reached the other side.

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FDA approves AbbVie’s Juvmo for Parkinson’s — Sep 25, 2026The FDA approved AbbVie’s once-daily oral drug Juvmo (tavapadon) for adults with Parkinson’s disease. Phase 3 trials found improvements in motor symptoms and daily function, adding another treatment option; common side effects included nausea, headache and dizziness.

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South Africa summons US ambassador for third time over criticism — Sep 29, 2026South Africa summoned U.S. Ambassador Brent Bozell for the third time in nine months over what it called undiplomatic conduct, following his public criticism of the government. The dispute reflects broader tensions over President Donald Trump’s claims about persecution of white Afrikaners, South Africa’s land and racial-equity policies, and U.S. measures against the country, though Pretoria says both sides remain committed to resolving their differences.

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Vance Says Trump’s Media Ban ‘Totally Appropriate’ — Sep 21, 2026Vice President JD Vance is siding with President Donald Trump and his ban on three outlets from the White House. Vance said Monday the ban is “totally appropriate” against after… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Dana Whitfield Banning certain outlets from the White House risks escalating tensions and hurts open access for everyone.

B-Side Hit and Posthumous Single Earn All-Time Song Rankings — Oct 1, 2026Several classic rock songs continue to earn acclaim on greatest-of-all-time lists: Sanford-Townsend Band’s “Smoke From a Distant Fire” is celebrated as a standout one-hit wonder, while Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart,” Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” and the Allman Brothers Band’s “Whipping Post” remain enduring rock favorites. The stories also trace the songs’ origins and paths to lasting recognition, from “Maggie May” becoming a hit after radio DJs flipped its single to “Whipping Post” growing into an epic live performance.

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Germany, Russia Hold First Talks Since Ukraine Invasion — Sep 26, 2026German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York for the first talks between the countries’ foreign ministers since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The brief meeting came amid sharply strained relations over Russia’s war and alleged hybrid attacks, while the two sides offered competing accounts of who requested the talks and disclosed little about their substance.

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Marcus Bell Any direct contact between Berlin and Moscow after all this time might be a small step worth following even if nothing came out yet.

Tolle Opens Royals Game With Immaculate Inning — Sep 13, 2026Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle opened Sunday’s game against the Royals with an immaculate inning, striking out the side on nine pitches for Boston’s first since 2021.

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Tom Gallagher An immaculate inning to open things after a rain delay is exactly the kind of momentum the Red Sox needed.

Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Russian Refinery Strikes — Sep 13, 2026Trump in Ireland urged Zelenskyy to stop Russian diesel strikes after U.S. prices topped $6 a gallon, as both sides traded deadly overnight drone attacks.

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Marcus Bell Trump makes sense telling Ukraine to ease off those refinery strikes before fuel problems spread further.

Top-Ranked Whitecaps Host Struggling DC United — Sep 24, 2026Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps host struggling D.C. United at BC Place, with Vancouver heavily favored after a 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake while D.C. is winless in three. D.C. will be without leading scorers Tai Baribo and Louis Munteanu during the international window, a major setback against a Vancouver side with the West’s strongest attack and fewest goals conceded.

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