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Meme claims US soft power is dead while using iPhones and Hollywood quotes — 2dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Low heat and gentle folding keep scrambled eggs tenderLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For anyone new to the stove who wants soft, creamy eggs instead of dry rubbery ones.

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Nicole Hardy I always used medium heat before and wondered why my eggs turned out dry. Low and slow with folding really does keep them creamy.

Analysts see aerospace gains but flag Nike and staples weaknessBusiness — Sep 25, 2026The articles offer mixed stock-market views: Magellan Aerospace is touted for growth amid rising aerospace and defense demand, while Nike faces weak sales, falling shares and analyst skepticism. Other reviews flag both potential opportunities and risks across technology, small-cap and consumer-staples stocks, citing factors such as growth prospects, profitability and soft demand.

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U.S. Livestock Futures Mixed After USDA Feedlot ReportFinance — Sep 16, 2026Cattle futures extended declines ahead of the USDA Cattle on Feed report, with placements running below expectations even as on-feed totals sit near 101%, while lean hogs hit new lows as markets weigh cross-border import risks after a New Mexico screwworm case. Traders are also watching moving-average breaks and Friday’s Cattle on Feed data amid soft demand, profit-taking, and expectations for higher placement estimates and export sales.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Hold Near Historic Lows — Sep 10, 2026Initial unemployment claims edged down to 206,000 for the week ending Sept. 5, with continuing claims around 1.774 million and four‑week averages near 206,000 and 1.779 million, indicating the U.S. labor market remains at historically low levels. While state rates vary and a small uptick in federal employee claims is noted, the overall trend points to continued resilience in employment despite recent payroll softness.

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Maya Lindstrom The payroll softness mentioned still worries me even with claims this low overall.

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.

Zumiez Reports $2.7 Million Q2 LossBusiness — Sep 8, 2026Zumiez reported the second quarter of 2026 with roughly $209 million in net sales and a $0.17 loss per share, as comparable sales fell about 2.1% driven by weakness in the U.S. retail footprint though growth in other regions offset some of the softness. The company issued a third‑quarter outlook of $222–$226 million in revenue and EPS of $0.00–$0.10, while signaling ongoing scrutiny of performance and investments amid mixed market signals.

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Five classic hits from the 1970s and 80s hide surprising origin stories — Sep 6, 2026The articles profile the enduring appeal and origin stories of iconic 1970s and 1980s songs across rock and country, from Jethro Tull’s Wond’ring Aloud coming together in a hotel room during touring to Kansas’s Point of Know Return driven by a signature riff, and Frampton’s Do You Feel Like We Do evolving into a live centerpiece on Frampton Comes Alive!, alongside Janie Fricke’s 1983 hit Tell Me a Lie and America’s Sister Golden Hair as standout soft-rock and country-pop staples. Together, they highlight how serendipitous moments, inventive arrangements, and touring-era creativity helped these tracks achieve lasting cultural impact.

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Coretura selection boosts QNX royalty backlog $100M+Auto — Sep 22, 2026Coretura, the Daimler Truck–Volvo Group joint venture, selected QNX and Vector’s Alloy Kore as the safety-certified software foundation for its software-defined commercial-vehicle platform, marking Alloy Kore’s first design win. The platform is intended to simplify integration and speed development, while adding more than $100 million to QNX’s royalty backlog.

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Global Equity Funds Draw $34.76B Amid AI Demand — 2dInvestors poured money into U.S. and global equity funds as AI optimism and softer-than-expected U.S. inflation helped offset rising Treasury yields; U.S. equity funds drew $20.6 billion and global funds $34.76 billion in the week through September 30. Technology funds nonetheless saw outflows, while the J.P. Morgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF attracted about $756 million over five days.

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Tom Gallagher The softer inflation data clearly helped offset those rising yields and kept equity buying strong.

Goldman Sachs Shifts Fed Rate Hike Outlook to December — 4dGoldman Sachs pushed its forecast for the Federal Reserve’s next rate hike from October to December after softer-than-expected August inflation and cautious comments from New York Fed President John Williams. The bank says the Fed may not raise rates again, though other economists note inflation remains elevated and resilient economic data could still support further tightening.

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US Stocks Fall, Treasury Yields Reach 2007 HighsFinance — 6dU.S. stocks swung as Iran-war energy concerns and rising Treasury yields—at multi-decade highs—stoked inflation fears and weighed on equities. Softer-than-expected inflation data, easing oil prices and Fed officials’ calls for patience later reduced expectations of another near-term rate hike, helping stocks recover even as long-term yields remained elevated.

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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.

Lattice Launches Mach-N2 FPGAs With Post-Quantum SecurityTech — Sep 17, 2026Lattice Semiconductor unveiled the Mach-N2 FPGA family with integrated flash, hardware Root of Trust, and post-quantum cryptography, delivering up to double logic density for secure system control in infrastructure and broad connectivity options. It is paired with the new Lattice Prompt AI tool to streamline FPGA design, framing a software-centric workflow that enhances crypto agility and rapid deployment, even as the company faces broader market and regulatory risks.

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Morgan Stanley Sees Up to $17 Billion in Annual Tesla Semi Software Revenue — Sep 11, 2026Morgan Stanley’s note estimates Tesla’s autonomous Semi software could generate 12,000–18,000 dollars per truck per month, potentially reaching about 17 billion dollars in software revenue by 2040 with 82,000 Semis on the road, far eclipsing current consumer FSD revenue. Tesla is expanding the Semi into Europe with specifications like a 550-kilometer range and fast Megacharger charging, leveraging high diesel prices to accelerate adoption, while Musk’s ventures like Boring Company attract large funding for tunnel projects.

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Dana Whitfield Reaching 17 billion by 2040 depends on hitting those production numbers, which Tesla has struggled with before.

SoftBank Launches $11B Bond Sale Funding OpenAI — Sep 21, 2026SoftBank launches a bond sale exceeding $11 billion—$10B dollars and €1B euros—to fund its $10 billion OpenAI tranche and refinance a bridge loan.

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Maya Lindstrom Using bonds to refinance their bridge loan while adding more OpenAI exposure is a bold move that could pay off if the technology scales quickly.

New book examines Cold War SAC bomber force — 1dThe F-35’s US-controlled software, maintenance and logistics ecosystem can create long-term strategic dependence for allied countries, prompting some to consider alternatives and pursue next-generation aircraft. The other articles are unrelated to this topic.

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Tom Gallagher The SAC bombers kept the peace for decades, but those B-52s were always one miscalculation from disaster.

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.

US Futures Rise After Softer Economic DataFinance — 4dU.S. stock futures rose Friday after a weaker-than-expected jobs report and higher unemployment eased expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes; lower Treasury yields and oil prices also supported sentiment. Despite the rebound, the major indexes remained on track for weekly losses.

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AI Risks Spur Safety and Governance ConcernsTech — Sep 28, 2026Across brokerage, software development and industrial maintenance, AI can improve operations but is no quick fix: fragmented or inadequate data and infrastructure can undermine its results, while automated fixes may hide root causes. The sources emphasize pairing AI with reliable systems, human judgment and clear explanations rather than treating its confident output as proof of a sound decision.

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Asian Stocks Mostly Rise Despite Iran Concerns — 5dAsian markets mostly advanced, led by Japanese chip and AI-related stocks, as investors weighed technology optimism against uncertainty over the Iran war and oil supplies. Softer oil prices and easing bond yields supported risk appetite, while investors remained focused on U.S. inflation data and the outlook for Federal Reserve rates.

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Derek Foss Softer oil prices should ease some pressure even if the Middle East stays tense.

Mindwave signs 12-month software development agreement with F — 5dMindWave will receive 20% of total FLASH TOKEN issued plus Flash stock valued at USD 506,000 to build and operate FlashChain for sports media.

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Derek Foss Twelve months might not be enough time to build something substantial unless the scope is very narrow.

California bans speculative ticket sales, limits ghost tickets — Sep 27, 2026California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan law barring ticket sellers from advertising or selling tickets they do not own, restricting software that circumvents purchase limits, and imposing penalties for violations. Newsom urged lawmakers to revisit the measure’s exemptions, which critics say could benefit resale marketplaces such as StubHub.

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Quantum Cyber sharpens focus on drones, navigationTech — Sep 25, 2026Quantum Cyber says it is concentrating on three defense technologies: GPS-independent quantum antennas, attack and interceptor drones, and software to coordinate autonomous swarms. It has de-emphasized exploratory programs and is positioning its Connecticut manufacturing operation to support U.S. production, while the company’s target output of 100,000 drones annually remains a goal, not current capacity.

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Investors Face Deadlines in Three Securities SuitsBusiness — Sep 25, 2026Investors are pursuing securities class actions against York Space Systems over allegedly nonfunctional satellite software and risks to government contracts, Hims & Hers over alleged sharing of health data and billing practices, and UWM Holdings over allegedly excessive mortgage-hedging risks. The lawsuits claim companies misled investors about their business prospects; related lead-plaintiff or investor deadlines fall between October and November 2026.

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WISeKey extends root of trust to verify AI models and agentsTech — Sep 25, 2026As AI systems become more autonomous, security discussions span cryptographic approaches—from post-quantum blockchain design and verifiable AI identities to the idea that crypto could help align self-sustaining AI—and scrutiny of whether AI agents can be trusted. Deepfakes and software vulnerabilities underscore the risks of impersonation and fraud, while industry efforts and community debate focus on proving identity, integrity and authorization.

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Hedge Funds Cut Treasury Basis Exposure 20% — Sep 24, 2026Hedge funds are scaling back the leveraged Treasury basis trade as narrower price gaps and softer demand for bonds and futures reduce its potential returns; estimates put positions down substantially, though reported totals vary. Strategists say the pullback reflects fewer arbitrage opportunities rather than market stress, but the trade remains sizable and could amplify volatility if funding conditions worsen.

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