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ETSC Urges EU to Reject Tesla Speed Features — 1dETSC urged the EU to reject Tesla FSD's speed offset, which can lift limits by up to 50%, as a bloc-wide vote slips past October toward December.

Reports: Pentagon Breach Exposes Nearly 3 Million Records — 23h2.76 million living people and 294,000 deceased had Social Security numbers and job details exposed in a Pentagon DMDC breach from October 2025 to July 2026.

Rachel Meyers Exposing records of 294,000 deceased people alongside the living ones just adds unnecessary harm. No reason to keep that data so poorly protected.

OpenAI Cancels Astra Release Over Safety Concerns — 22hOpenAI canceled GPT-6.1 Astra’s October release after Saachi Jain said it "didn’t quite meet the bar" on scope, authorization and telling users what work it did.

Elena Vasquez Holding back on scope makes sense if the model might overstep without proper checks in place.

UK Shop Price Inflation Slows to 1.4% as Retailers Absorb Rising Costs — 15hShop price inflation eases to 1.4% as BRC chief Helen Dickinson calls the 28 October budget a fork in the road on freezing business rates.

Maya Lindstrom Food costs falling to 2.5 percent helps households yet retailers can't keep absorbing higher wages and rates without passing some on.

Oktoberfest celebrations bring German beer and local twists to Indian cities — 1dOktoberfest celebrations are spreading across Indian cities, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Kolkata venues offering German beers, Bavarian-inspired food and festive events. The coverage highlights locally tailored menus and settings, from Bengaluru’s Indian-fusion dishes to beachfront dining in Mumbai and in-house German-style brews in Kolkata.

Derek Foss Mumbai's beachfront setting for Oktoberfest is a smart idea. Nothing beats having a beer by the sea during the celebrations.

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.

Pakistani pilots vie for first foreign Tiangong crew — 1dPakistan will choose Zeeshan Ali or Khurram Daud by mid-to-late October 2026 as the first foreign astronaut aboard China's Tiangong after months of Beijing training.

Tom Gallagher Pakistan's choice between those two pilots for Tiangong marks real progress in their space program.

Guardians Clinch Third Straight AL Central Title — 4dThe Royals and Guardians meet in the final series of the regular season, with Cleveland seeking the AL Central title after securing a postseason berth. Kansas City closes a disappointing season while Michael Wacha pursues a career milestone, and Cleveland’s pitching is expected to anchor its October hopes.

Investors Face Deadlines in Three Securities SuitsBusiness — 4dInvestors 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.

Tour Bus With Philippine Travelers Overturns in Bavaria, Killing Two — 2dTour bus with Filipino travelers overturns on A96 near Buchloe Sept. 27, 2026, killing 2 en route to Oktoberfest; about 35 aboard, no other vehicle involved.

Starbucks Plans 250 North American Store Closures — Sep 19, 2026Several beloved coffee destinations are closing: Starbucks in Hove, UK will cease trading on October 4 after a long-running location, with staff offered roles at nearby stores; Williamsburg’s Partners Coffee flagship in New York City is also shutting as lease ends amid financial pressures, though a new Bedford Avenue cafe will continue the brand’s presence in the area. In Kent, The CakeShed on The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells is closing with its last day on September 27, marking the end of a well-loved cafe and restaurant staple in the town.

Monzo-Nubank talks could value Monzo at £10bn — 3dNubank 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.

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

Physical Books vs E-ReadersYourlist — VS BattlePaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.

Iowa Medicaid Fraud Unit Reports 37 Convictions at Lowest National Cost — 4dIowa’s Medicaid fraud unit reported 37 convictions and $3.9 million in recoveries, posting strong results despite being among the nation’s smallest units. As a state task force develops recommendations due in October, officials and a former agency director say more proactive enforcement, coordination and potentially increased staffing and funding could strengthen fraud prevention.

Lula signs order banning online betting in Brazil — 3dLula signed a September 25, 2026 order banning online fixed-odds betting and casinos in Brazil effective immediately, with withdrawals only until October 5 and platforms offline from October 6.

Priya Raman Users only have until October 5 to pull out funds, which seems too short for most people.

Paramount Skydance plans to move Class B shares listing to NYSE — 3dParamount Skydance plans to move its Class B shares from Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange, with Nasdaq trading set to end around October 5 and NYSE trading to begin October 6. The shift comes as the company advances its planned Warner Bros. transaction and prepares a related warrant distribution for eligible shareholders.

Dana Whitfield Moving the Class B shares to NYSE lines up well with the Warner Bros deal and could bring steadier trading.

PTI long march — 3dPTI postponed its Long March to October 4 from Peshawar. Authorities detained three of Imran Khan's sisters, blocked highways with containers, and fixed metal spikes at Attock Bridge.

Elena Vasquez The long march shows PTI has real grassroots support that won't fade without major reforms.

Would you get phished?Quizie — QuizFifteen workplace scam scenarios. Most people are more confident than correct — the rank says which one you are.

DA Investigates Alleged LSU Student-Athlete AssaultSports — 6dEast Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore has opened a criminal investigation into an alleged October 2025 sexual assault on LSU’s campus involving a football player and a student, stating the matter had previously been reviewed at the campus level and that multiple agencies’ records have been requested for review. The case remains under investigation, with no additional comments from authorities as they gather reports and evidence.

Firms announce class-action deadlines for HDFC, Doximity, AppLovin — 5dInvestors in HDFC Bank who bought securities between July 17, 2023, and May 26, 2026, are being urged to seek lead-plaintiff status in a securities class action. The complaints allege the bank disguised payments as marketing expenses to offer a state-owned entity unusually high interest, and that executives failed to disclose the practice; notices list October 12 or 13, 2026, as the lead-plaintiff deadline.

Dana Whitfield HDFC should have disclosed those disguised payments right away instead of letting executives hide the high interest deals.

Boston hotel rates swing from $166 in January to $458 in October — 4dBoston hotel rates swing from $166 in January to $458 in October, tying New York at a 64% spread in Engine's analysis of 50 U.S. markets.

Tom Gallagher Phoenix in summer sounds worth it if the heat doesn't bother you and prices drop that low.

Datavault AI investors face October 5 deadline to lead class actionBusiness — 6dSeveral law firms say a securities class action has been filed against Datavault AI on behalf of investors who bought shares from September 2024 through October 30, 2025. The complaint alleges the company overstated the value of partnerships and platform activity and failed to disclose ties to a convicted felon; investors seeking lead-plaintiff status have until October 5, 2026, to apply.

Essex Cricketer Suspended After Two Rape Charges — 5dEssex batter Robin Das, 24, was charged on 23 July 2026 with two counts of rape, suspended by the club, and is due at Inner London Crown Court on 9 October.

Dana Whitfield Essex will miss his batting but these allegations have to come first over any match.

Canadian ETF Managers Announce September Distributions — Sep 21, 2026Mackenzie Investments and Fidelity Investments Canada announced September cash distributions for their ETFs and ETF fund series, while Lightwater Partners declared a quarterly distribution of CAD$0.10 per unit for its All-Canadian Oil & Gas ETF, payable October 15. The announcements set out the applicable investor record dates and payment schedules.

Israeli Bulldozers Uproot Olive Trees Near Ramallah Before October Harvest — 5d"They are uprooting, and we will plant again with the help of God," a Deir Nidham farmer said after bulldozers cleared nearly nine acres of olive trees days before harvest.

Nicole Hardy The farmer's plan to replant shows determination, but losing established trees sets them back years.

Mexico-U.S. trade talks postponed over Xi visit and G20 schedule — 5dXi arrived at Andrews to a military band, cannons and a B-1 bomber overhead as Mexico and the U.S. postponed their fourth trade round, possibly to October.

Sam Okafor Postponing the Mexico trade talks for Xi's visit and the G20 is understandable, but they need to reschedule quickly to avoid bigger delays.

Beach Boys cancel four September concerts after health break — 5dThe Beach Boys canceled four September shows in West Springfield, Quakertown, and North Myrtle Beach, citing circumstances beyond their control as they pause the Pet Sounds 60th anniversary tour. Frontman Mike Love’s health issues and Bruce Johnston's departure are noted factors, with refunds issued and a future October 9 Bloomington show still listed on the schedule.

Elena Vasquez Mike Love's issues sound serious enough to pause the whole tour, and I hope he recovers soon.