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CFTC begins drafting first rules for leveraged crypto trades
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Federally registered crypto platforms could offer retail margin and leverage under the CFTC's first proposals, unlike state-licensed exchanges. ANPRM posted Oct. 5, 2026; 60-day comments.
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Derek Foss
It's about time the CFTC stepped in on leveraged crypto trades after Congress stalled, though spot markets still need rules.
Early voting opens in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois and Maine counties
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Early voting is underway or beginning across parts of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois and Maine, with options including in-person voting, vote centers and mail or absentee ballots. Deadlines and hours vary by location; Election Day is Nov. 3, and Maine also allows eligible residents to register and vote during early voting or on Election Day.
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Maya Lindstrom
Maine's same day registration during early voting should help more folks turn out without extra hassle.
Xi Begins US Visit With Rare Trump Welcome
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— Sep 22, 2026
Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit and was greeted on the tarmac by President Donald Trump in a rare planeside welcome, signaling high-level diplomacy amid tensions over trade, AI, and Taiwan. The trip will include a formal state dinner and has drawn mixed reactions, including criticism from some lawmakers about the lavish reception and the broader strategic dynamics with China.
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Pope Leo Begins Four-Day Visit to France
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— Sep 21, 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s 2026 apostolic tour across France, Peru, Uruguay and other stops is drawing massive crowds and spurring tourism and infrastructure planning, from Paris’s Notre-Dame area to Lourdes, Lima’s Las Palmas mass and Chiclayo’s urban preparations. The visits are framed as both a major spiritual renewal for local communities and a significant economic and logistical undertaking for host cities.
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Trump Says He’s ‘Thinking About’ Suspending The Gas Tax Weeks After His Own Party Blocked A Vote On It
Simon August · 3 min · 4h
Daycare Owner Charged in Toddler-Biting Incident
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— Sep 18, 2026
Texas daycare owner Jennifer Ann Garrett is jailed on a third-degree felony charge for allegedly restraining two 2-year-olds on the playground and forcing one child to bite the other at Gracious Beginnings Day Care in Hubbard; authorities say video evidence supports the claim and the case is under investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services. If convicted, Garrett faces up to 10 years in prison, with multiple outlets reporting on the incident and ongoing inquiries into the day care’s practices.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Myanmar President Begins Cambodia Visit, Seeks ASEAN Engagement
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— Sep 9, 2026
Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Cambodia for a two-day state visit to meet with Cambodian leaders, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and regional cooperation, including wreath-laying ceremonies. He seeks to restore engagement with ASEAN and bolster international legitimacy, a move critics say could weaken the bloc's collective efforts amid Myanmar's conflicts.
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Prince George Begins at Eton College
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— Sep 7, 2026
Prince George, 13, began his first day as a boarder at Eton College, following in his father's footsteps and enrolling in the historic Berkshire school known for its elite status and high fees around £65,000 a year. The coverage also highlights a shift toward greater royal-child privacy amid intense media interest, contrasting with Prince William’s 1995 arrival and signaling a new era in how the monarchy manages young members in public life.
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Senate to Begin Questions for Legal Teams in Trump Impeachment Trial
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— Jan 29, 2020
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday will begin up to two days of questioning the prosecution and defense in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial ahead of a crucial vote later in the week on whether to call witnesses. The…
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DNC Chair Calls on the Iowa Democratic Party to ‘Immediately Begin a Recanvass’
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— Feb 6, 2020
Three days after the Democratic Iowa Caucuses, the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Tom Perez called on Iowa’s state Democratic party to begin a recanvass of the results. “Enough is enough. In light of the…
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Eric Liddell Refuses to Run on Sunday
He gave up his best Olympic event over a Sunday heat, won gold in one he wasn't supposed to win — then gave his life away in China.
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After ’21 Days of Hell’ New York Governor Expands Coronavirus Testing
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— Apr 26, 2020
– New York will on Saturday begin conducting antibody tests for workers at four hospitals hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic and will allow local pharmacies to begin collecting samples for diagnostic tests…
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Teacher Stabbed to Death, Diplomat Slashed As ‘Day of Jihad’ Begins
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— Oct 13, 2023
Violence marked the opening hours of Friday’s “day of Jihad.” Khaled Meshaal, a former leader of Hamas, called on Muslims worldwide to make Friday a “day of Jihad” and stage protests to support Hamas, according to the…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Solomon: Here’s What You Need to Know About Sarah Palin’s Upcoming Court Battle With the NYT
Opinion
— Jan 19, 2022
In what could be the battle royale of modern-day defamation cases, jury selection begins this week in Sarah Palin’s suit against The New York Times. With the trial set to begin on Feb. 1, Palin and her lawyers will…
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Exclusive: Boeing 737 Max Certification Flight Tests to Begin on Monday – Sources
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— Jun 29, 2020
Pilots and test crew members from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing Co <BA.N> are slated to begin a three-day certification test campaign for the 737 MAX on Monday, people familiar with the matter told…
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Universal Pictures Will Make Movies Available at Home and in Theaters on the Same Day
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— Mar 17, 2020
Universal Pictures, a division of Comcast Corp-owned NBCUniversal, will make its movies available at home on the same day they are released in theaters worldwide, beginning with the DreamWorks Animation film “Trolls…
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Golden Arches Used AI To Nickel-And-Dime Customers ‘Down To The Last French Fry,’ Suing Attorney Claims
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 4h
Delaware begins 2026 primary early voting across sites
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— Sep 1, 2026
Voters in Delaware and North Carolina will kick off key voting phases for the 2026 elections, with Delaware opening primary early voting on September 2 and North Carolina beginning mail ballots as the first state to do so this cycle, ahead of Election Day on November 3. Across counties, early voting sites and extended hours are highlighted, including live accounts of voters casting ballots in Delaware and details on same-day registration opportunities during the early voting window.
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The Big Five
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The personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.
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Op-Ed: Christians Risk Death Today as They Follow Jesus’ Command to Be Baptized
Opinion
— Mar 31, 2024
Since the beginning of Christianity, baptism and Jesus’ resurrection have been tied closely together. Easter Sunday — the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ — has been a traditional day to be baptized…
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Three Days of Tribute at US Supreme Court and Capitol for Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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— Sep 23, 2020
The United States begins three days of tributes to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Wednesday, when members of the public will get the chance to pay their respects to her under the monumental Corinthian…
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Joe Biden Receives Backlash for Joke During St. Patrick’s Day Gathering
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— Mar 18, 2022
President Joe Biden faced criticism after appearing to suggest the Irish are “stupid.” While delivering remarks on St. Patrick’s Day, Biden joked, “Father, before I begin: Bless me, father, for I’m about to sin.” He…
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Mail-In Voting Begins As First State Sends Out Ballots Weeks From Election Day
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— Sep 12, 2024
Alabama began sending out the first mail-in ballots to voters on Wednesday, over 50 days out from the November election, according to CNN. Alabama residents who requested mail-in ballots will be the first to lock in…
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Polycarp Refuses to Deny Christ in Smyrna
Bishop faces arena flames with calm testimony.
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Jurors To Resume Deliberations in Derek Chauvin Murder Trial
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— Apr 20, 2021
Jurors are due to begin a second day of deliberations on Tuesday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder and manslaughter after kneeling on the neck of a dying George…
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Jack Daniel’s Superfan Sets Fire to Merch, Whiskey After Finding Out Company Went Woke
Opinion
— Apr 12, 2023
It seems as if no major company or brand is safe from the woke virus that is infecting the culture these days, and they are now beginning to suffer the consequences. This time, the unfortunate victim of wokeness was…
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Democrats to Make Opening Arguments in Trump Impeachment Trial
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— Jan 22, 2020
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate will hear opening arguments in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, beginning up to six days of presentations on the question of whether Trump should be removed…
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Republican Senators Say They Will Not Vote to Dismiss Charges Against Trump Ahead of Trial
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— Jan 14, 2020
Republican members of the U.S Senate, poised to begin an impeachment trial against President Donald Trump in the coming days, voiced opposition on Monday to any attempt to dismiss the charges against him without a…
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DEBBIE WUTHNOW: Should You Consider Voting Early This Election?
Opinion
— Sep 6, 2024
When should I vote? With early and absentee voting soon to begin for the general election, faith-based voters are asking themselves: “Is it okay to vote early?” Election Day is exciting. Many of us love going in person…
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World’s Running Out Of Cushion To Blunt Iran War’s Oil Shock, Top Execs Say
Paris Apodaca · 5 min · 4h
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