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Zhang Kun Steps Down, Zhang Qi Takes OverFinance — Sep 28, 2026

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“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” — Proverbs 16:9, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, — 3dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Fever Defeat Aces in Game 2 After Wilson Fan Confrontation — 5dFever beat Aces 99-89 to tie the series 1-1; Wilson drew a technical after confronting a courtside fan she said stepped toward her and pointed. Fan was allowed back.

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Rachel Meyers Security letting that fan back after he stepped toward Wilson and pointed seems like a mistake that could lead to more issues.

Eiffel Tower chief to step down after row over female staff — 6dPatrick Branco Ruivo will leave as Eiffel Tower SETE chief at end-2026 after female staff were withdrawn during a BAPS visit and a strike shut the tower on 7 September.

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Maya Lindstrom Withdrawing female staff for that BAPS visit was a poor call that led to the strike. Stepping down makes sense after the fallout.

Brewers’ Woodruff Hopes for World Series Return — 2dBrewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff, sidelined since July with a shoulder injury and left off the NL Division Series roster, is working toward a possible return if Milwaukee reaches the World Series. He is not expected to be ready for the next round and still must clear several throwing and recovery steps, leaving a comeback uncertain and potentially risky.

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Nicole Hardy If he needs more throwing sessions before being cleared then Milwaukee might have to go without him no matter how far they advance.

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.

McAdoo Ends Seven Years at Kawasaki to Ride Quad Lock Honda — 3dCameron McAdoo has signed with Quad Lock Honda after seven seasons with Pro Circuit Kawasaki, joining the team full time for the 2027 SuperMotocross season as it steps up its 250-class program with increased American Honda support. He is making his team debut in Australia’s Supercross series, whose opener is this weekend.

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Sam Okafor Quad Lock Honda stepping up their program with more factory support makes sense, and McAdoo should help them challenge for wins sooner.

Red Mass plotter gets 70-month sentence — 6dLouis Geri got 5 years 10 months for camping on St. Matthew’s steps before the Red Mass with more than 100 homemade explosives and a nine-page demand list.

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Maya Lindstrom Glad the sentence reflects how dangerous it was to camp there with explosives meant for the Red Mass.

WNBA Rookie Jordan Harrison Retires After One SeasonSports — 5dPortland Fire guard Jordan Harrison, 22, announced she is stepping away from basketball after her rookie WNBA season, saying she feels called to a new chapter. The undrafted former West Virginia standout appeared in 16 games, averaging 5.1 points and 4.2 assists.

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Taylor Frankie Paul Says She Is Stepping Away From ‘Mormon Wives’ Over Cast Bullying — Sep 21, 2026On September 21, 2026, Taylor Frankie Paul said she is stepping away from Hulu's Mormon Wives, writing that castmates laughing about her kids is disgusting and she is relieved to be out.

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Tom Gallagher Stepping away makes sense if the bullying got that personal, no one should put up with that on TV.

Stallone Reveals Bulimia, Steroid Use During Rocky Films — Sep 26, 2026Sylvester Stallone revealed he became bulimic at 2.6 percent body fat for Rocky III and used steroids that took a terrible toll, in a NYT interview for his memoir The Steps.

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Chris Dalton Stallone admitting to bulimia shows how extreme the pressure was on actors to look perfect back then.

D.C. Circuit Rejects Capitol Steps Speech Limits — Sep 22, 2026Four Tarrant County residents filed a federal lawsuit alleging that County Judge Tim O’Hare’s decorum policy at Commissioners Court meetings infringes free speech and due process, a claim the judge’s campaign calls political. A DC Circuit ruling found that restrictions on demonstrations on the Capitol’s Eastern Steps violate the First Amendment by improperly privileging access through congressional sponsorship, with the court affirming the steps as a nonpublic forum but requiring neutral and reasonable restrictions, and related coverage notes ongoing debate and remand.

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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.

Justice Alito Recuses from Major Climate Case — 6dJustice Samuel Alito will recuse himself from the Supreme Court case over whether Boulder, Colorado, can pursue climate-damages claims against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy. His decision follows scrutiny of his oil and gas stock holdings and calls for him to step aside; the court offered no explanation, and the effect on the case’s outcome is unclear.

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Sam Okafor The lack of any court explanation leaves it unclear how this changes the outcome for Boulder's claims.

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Steps Down After Ethics Probe — Sep 25, 2026New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned Friday after an independent investigation found that he engaged in sexual harassment and violated state ethics rules, Gov. Mikie Sherrill… — by Andrew Powell

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Sam Okafor Resigning after the probe found harassment and ethics breaches was the right call for accountability.

Niall Harbison rescues Skye, found immobile and covered in thousands of fleas — Sep 24, 2026Niall Harbison found Skye unable to move beneath thousands of fleas. Within 48 hours she was taking steps, and he said even he was stunned at her progress.

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip Diagnosed With FTD — Sep 23, 2026Family closed Waltrip's FTD diagnosis note with "Boogity! Boogity! Boogity!" as the 79-year-old Hall of Famer steps further from public life.

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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.

WPP CFO Wilson Named Diageo Finance Chief — Sep 22, 2026WPP CFO Joanne Wilson will join Diageo as finance chief in 2027, stepping into the drinks group's $1 billion cost-savings turnaround.

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Elena Vasquez Wilson's move to Diageo makes sense for their turnaround, but WPP needs to keep the Elevate28 momentum going without any hiccups.

China Names Party Chiefs for Tibet, Gansu, Qinghai — Sep 22, 2026New Tibet party chief Hu Changsheng pledged to "remain unswervingly and absolutely loyal to the party" as US-sanctioned Wang Junzheng stepped down.

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Derek Foss Swapping the Gansu and Qinghai chiefs at the same time feels like a coordinated effort to refresh the team without major disruption.

Julia Jacklin Releases Fourth Album ‘The Gem’ — Sep 25, 2026Julia Jacklin’s fourth album, The Gem, takes its name from the Melbourne pub where she recorded it, surrounded by local musicians and the everyday bustle of the venue. After stepping back from the music industry, she restarted the record to make music on her own terms, resulting in a thoughtful, introspective collection shaped by home, change and fresh starts.

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Parents learn steps for discussing inheritance with adult childrenBusiness — Sep 9, 2026

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Tom Gallagher Fairness matters most in these discussions so no one feels left out or surprised down the road.

Biden signs legislation funding roads and bridges across country — Sep 21, 2026The six second clip shows President Biden signing legislation to fund roads and bridges across the country. The video is spreading as it captures a major step in national infrastructure development. @WhiteHouse

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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Son Howard Elected — Sep 18, 2026Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becoming chairman emeritus, with his son Howard Buffett succeeding him as chairman under Berkshire’s long-standing succession plan; Greg Abel remains CEO and Susan Decker remains lead independent director as the company continues its governance transition. The moves cap a decades-long transformation and reflect confidence in Berkshire’s future leadership and culture.

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Sam Okafor Buffett handing the chair to Howard while keeping Abel as CEO looks like a smart way to preserve what made Berkshire work for decades.

Amazon 767 didn’t take usual steps to slow before Miami crash, NTSB says — Sep 9, 2026

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Tom Gallagher It's odd that the crew skipped the normal slowing steps on final approach into Miami.

Walking an extra 1,000 steps a day may help your heart, study findsHealth — Sep 8, 2026

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Charles Sheldon Writes In His StepsGood News — FROM 1896Pastor publishes novel asking 'What Would Jesus Do?'

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