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IHG to cancel 2,000 shares repurchased in early October buybacks — 4dInterContinental Hotels Group repurchased 1,000 shares on both Oct. 2 and Oct. 5 under its existing buyback program and plans to cancel them. After the Oct. 5 purchase, 147,158,314 ordinary shares remained outstanding, excluding treasury shares.

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Trump Announces $90 Payments for Original Medicare Enrollees — Oct 3, 2026Trump announces a one-time $90 payment to about 20.8 million Medicare Part B enrollees in early October from the Medicare Improvement Fund, weeks before the Nov. 3 midterms.

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Chris Dalton Ninety bucks from the improvement fund feels more like election timing than real Medicare help.

Laredo Volleyball Teams Post District ResultsSports — 4dLaredo high school volleyball teams saw mixed results in early-October district play, with Alexander and Nixon earning sweeps while several other local teams took losses. Power rankings show multiple squads—including the Toros, Wolves, Mustangs and Panthers—in contention for playoff spots, with key district matchups ahead.

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AEVEX Faces Suit Over Alleged IPO Lockup MisstatementsBusiness — 4dInvestors have filed a securities class action against AEVEX, alleging the company and executives misrepresented a 180-day lockup while concealing a plan to let its controlling shareholder sell shares early after the IPO. The suit covers investors who bought shares from April 17 through June 4, 2026; investors seeking lead-plaintiff status must apply by October 20, 2026.

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Monzo-Nubank talks could value Monzo at £10bn — Sep 26, 2026Nubank early-stage talks could value Monzo at £8bn-£10bn, more than double its £4.5bn October 2024 share-sale valuation; a Europe funding round is also under review.

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Marcus Bell Nubank buying in at that price feels risky when a Europe round could keep control local.

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.

CBP weighs scaling back Big Bend border construction — Sep 30, 2026The Trump administration has ended its pause on border-project activity at Big Bend National Park but says it is considering changes to reduce the project’s scope and limit environmental impacts. Customs and Border Protection expects to decide on plans in early October, with any ground-disturbing work likely weeks later, as the proposal continues to face legal challenges and bipartisan opposition.

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Priya Raman Reducing the Big Bend project scope seems like a reasonable compromise to protect the park while keeping some security measures in place.

Communities plan regional St. Francis pet blessingsLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026Churches, nonprofits and OSF HealthCare sites are holding pet-blessing ceremonies around the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, welcoming people and their animals for prayers celebrating care for all creatures. Events span locations in Ireland and the United States, with some already held and others scheduled for early October 2026.

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Messi Set for Argentina Farewell Against Benin — Sep 15, 2026Lionel Messi has retired from international football as of August 31, 2026, but Argentina’s FA plans a three-match home farewell in late September and early October against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin, with coach Lionel Scaloni reportedly aiming to include him in the squad for these games and possibly feature him in an Oct. 6 farewell on home soil.

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Derek Foss I hope they let him start and score in that October match instead of just a quick sub appearance.

New England and Kyoto Lead Fall Foliage Travel Picks — Sep 16, 2026A trio of travel outlets highlight five top fall getaways for leaf-peeping and seasonal festivals, led by New England’s foliage, historic towns, and classic seasonal comforts, with staples like Vermont lodging, the Kancamagus Highway, and Salem’s Halloween culture. The roundups also flag a Michigan fall culinary experience at Treetops Resort in Grand Rapids, offering a multi-course progressive dinner and drink tastings in early October.

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Priya Raman The multi-course dinner at that Michigan resort in October sounds like a fun twist on fall travel.

US finalizes up to 249% duties on Indian solar cells — Sep 11, 2026The United States has finalized steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar cells and panels from India, Indonesia and Laos, with India facing AD 123.04% and CVD 126.09% (Indonesia and Laos rates vary up to 173.7% and 153.67% respectively). The USITC will issue a final injury determination on October 14, 2026; if it finds injury, duties would be formally ordered by early November, impacting Indian exporters and potentially prompting shifts to other markets as the investigation concludes.

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Elena Vasquez Protecting local industry makes sense, but 249% duties seem extreme and could slow overall clean energy growth.

Airbus Plans September 2026 A350F Maiden Flight — Aug 18, 2026Airbus is targeting a September maiden flight for the A350F freighter, with a possible slip to early October, as it pushes toward certification and a first delivery in the second half of 2027 to compete with Boeing in the cargo market.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Kayleigh McEnany: ‘No Matter What Happens in 2020, 2024 Is There’ for Trump’s TakingReporting — Dec 16, 2020Since early October, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has been juggling her role on Pennsylvania Avenue with a senior advisor role on President Donald Trump’s campaign. During a Wednesday “Fox & Friends…

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Meadows Tells Judge That Trump’s Tweets Did Not Order Declassification of Russia DocumentsReporting — Oct 20, 2020White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told a judge in Washington, D.C., that President Donald Trump’s early October announcement on Twitter that he has “fully authorized the total declassification” of certain…

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In Campaign’s Final Stretch, Biden Has Big Cash Advantage Over TrumpReporting — Oct 23, 2020Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s campaign raised vastly more funds than U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign in early October, leaving the former vice president with a major cash advantage in the final…

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‘Totally Insane’: Biden-Harris Admin Openly Admits Iran Became Enriched During Its Tenure — Oct 9, 2024The Biden-Harris administration openly admitted in early October that Iran has become enriched under its policies and leadership. Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world and backs several terror…

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

‘Shame On You!’: Megyn Kelly, Allie Beth Stuckey Blast ‘Hack’ Joe Scarborough For Ignoring Emhoff Assault Allegations — Oct 15, 2024SiriusXM’s Megyn Kelly and Blaze Media’s Allie Beth Stuckey ripped into MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough on Monday for failing to press Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff on the assault allegations against him. In an early October…

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Democrats Reportedly Quietly Planning Luxury Getaway Escape To 5-Star Resort Despite Looming Government Shutdown — Sep 27, 2025The Senate Democrats’ campaign arm is planning a two-day getaway at a five-star resort in the heart of California’s wine country in early October — at the same time the country may be in the midst of a government…

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Da’Vinchi joins Chicago Fire as Series Regular — Jul 23, 2026Da’Vinchi joins NBC’s Chicago Fire as Marcus Burke, a roguish and funny firefighter candidate, becoming a new series regular for Season 15. The season premieres in early October with the return of core cast members and a newly appointed showrunner, Victor Teran, after Andrea Newman’s exit.

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Gibney documentary explores how Musk expanded influence over U.S. policy — Sep 6, 2026Alex Gibney's documentary Musk, premiering at the Venice Film Festival and releasing widely in October, portrays Elon Musk as a figure whose power derives from selling a future and his influence over tech and policy, including ties to Trump. Early reviews emphasize a critical look at Musk as a information power broker, using data, satellites, and government access to shape outcomes, with whistleblowers and allies challenging his narrative.

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Global securities class actions widen, deadlines loom — Aug 20, 2026Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP has filed securities class actions on behalf of investors in Microvast, Bloom Energy, Wix, HDFC Bank, and Pentair, alleging the firms issued false or misleading statements and failed to disclose material risks during 2025–2026, with class periods and lead-plaintiff deadlines disclosed. The firm also notes deadlines for lead plaintiff eligibility in late September to early October 2026.

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Bronstein Firm Files Securities Suits Across Multiple CompaniesFinance — Aug 24, 2026Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman announced five securities-class-action filings against Wise Group plc, Avis Budget Group, ARS Pharmaceuticals, Replimune Group, and Alarum Technologies, alleging that each company or its officers made false or misleading statements and failed to disclose key risks during their respective class periods. Investors who purchased shares during those periods may join the actions, with lead-plaintiff deadlines ranging from late September to early October 2026.

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