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Study links home vaping, smoking to kids’ asthma — 1dStudies link household tobacco-smoke exposure with higher prevalence of childhood stunting in sub-Saharan Africa, while research on children with asthma found that household vaping was associated with more flare-ups and symptoms. Exposure to both vaping and combustible tobacco showed the strongest links to poor asthma control, challenging the idea that secondhand vapor is harmless to children.

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Priya Raman Both habits together causing the worst flare ups shows secondhand vapor is not harmless after all.

Topical isotretinoin cream offers localized acne treatment with limited body exposureHealth — 5dA new topical isotretinoin cream may help manage mild to moderate acne while limiting whole-body exposure and systemic side effects, but it is not expected to provide the lasting clearance possible with oral isotretinoin for some patients with persistent acne.

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Priya Raman Limiting whole body exposure sounds smart if it actually works on the spots that need it.

Haze Affects Air Quality Across Southeast AsiaEnvironment — 5dParts of Metro Manila recorded very unhealthy air on Sept. 30, with authorities citing high fine-particle pollution and possible haze from fires in Indonesia, alongside local sources. Other Manila monitoring sites reported air that was unhealthy for sensitive groups or fair; officials urged vulnerable residents to limit outdoor exposure and advised masks in hazy areas.

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Studies Link Wildfire Smoke to DementiaEnvironment — 6dResearchers are investigating how wildfire smoke affects health and ecosystems, with studies linking fine-particle exposure to Alzheimer’s-related brain changes and dementia risk. The emerging field of smoke ecology is exploring ways to understand and reduce smoke’s harms to people and the environment.

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Possible Measles Exposures Reported Across US, Canada — Sep 23, 2026Health officials issued measles exposure alerts after infected people visited public venues in Quebec, Washington state, Illinois and the St. Louis area, including a school, restaurant, bars and Busch Stadium. People who may have been exposed are urged to monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days and call a health care provider before seeking in-person care; officials also stress vaccination as protection against the highly contagious disease.

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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.

MLB Broadcast Exposure Grows Across Networks — Sep 21, 2026MLB’s first year with a reshaped media mix delivered broader broadcast exposure, with NBC returning as a partner and drawing greater reach, while Netflix attracted a younger and international audience despite lower overall viewership for its three games. ESPN/ABC maintained a sizable package with flexible scheduling and MLB.TV integration, highlighting a balance between traditional and streaming platforms.

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MAC shifts to nine-game football schedule in 2028 for more exposure — Sep 15, 2026MAC football moves to nine conference games in 2028, three nonconference each; Steinbrecher cites greater conference exposure after athletics directors approve.

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Elena Vasquez This should give MAC teams more chances to build rivalries and stand out nationally without losing too many nonconference options.

Fed, BoE Intensify Scrutiny After Jane Street Loss — Sep 21, 2026Jane Street lost about $15 billion in July 2026, its first negative month since 2016. The Fed and BoE are probing bank exposure to trading firms.

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Elena Vasquez Super Micro's low valuation looks tempting but the insider sales signal real caution ahead.

‘Doctor Who’ Actor Noel Clarke Charged With Sexual Assault, Voyeurism & Exposure — Sep 9, 2026

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Nicole Hardy I always liked his work in Doctor Who but no one should get a pass on behavior like this.

Crypto Stocks, Tokenization, Listings Draw Investor AttentionFinance — Sep 25, 2026Recent investment coverage spotlighted publicly traded Bitcoin and blockchain companies—including miners, infrastructure providers and Figure Technology—as ways to gain indirect exposure to digital assets, while noting company-specific and market risks. Separately, advocates see tokenizing stocks as a way to expand access and enable round-the-clock trading and use of equities on blockchain networks.

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Measles cases mount across three statesHealth — Sep 25, 2026Measles cases are rising across several states: Kentucky reported 67 cases this year, including 63 in its current outbreak, Illinois reported 23 cases, and Wisconsin confirmed infections in six counties. Officials urge residents to check vaccination status, watch for symptoms and contact health providers after possible exposure; most reported cases in Illinois and Kentucky involved people unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status.

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

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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Measles Cases, Exposures Reported Across StatesHealth — Sep 7, 2026Measles cases are rising, prompting hospitals to tighten safety protocols, expand vaccination efforts to vulnerable groups, and reinforce that vaccination is the most effective protection, especially since unvaccinated individuals are disproportionately affected. Public health officials are also warning of recent exposures at hospitals, urging immunity verification, monitoring for symptoms, and encouraging informed conversations with physicians to counter vaccine myths and restore high vaccination coverage.

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Concurrent Investment Advisors boosts Vanguard ETF stake to $107 million amid wider rebalancing — Sep 4, 2026Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC boosted its holdings across several ETFs in the second quarter, notably increasing positions in VTI, VIG, VWO and CGUS with reported values of about $107.4 million, $55.6 million, $65.2 million and $18.6 million respectively, while trimming its stake in IVE by about 3.6%. The moves reflect broadening exposure to large-cap U.S. equities, dividend-focused strategies, emerging markets, and core equity exposure, amid ongoing portfolio adjustments by other institutional investors.

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Priya Raman Nice to see dividend focus still getting love with that VIG increase, steady income never really goes out of style.

OpenAI Faces Scrutiny Over AI Safety and SecurityTech — Sep 14, 2026OpenAI uses hundreds of contractors to read real ChatGPT conversations under Project Lily to rate and critique responses, aiming to improve the model while stripping usernames though some personal details may still slip through. Privacy advocates note the potential exposure of sensitive information, a concern echoed by similar human-review programs at Anthropic and ongoing regulatory scrutiny across Europe.

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Which of your friends would you actually marry?Quizie — QuizName your candidates and answer honestly — the AI issues the verdict, with a runner-up. Private until YOU decide to share it.

Five Leveraged Direxion ETFs Announce Dividends — Sep 21, 2026Several Direxion daily ETFs announced quarterly dividends around September 21–22, 2026, with BRKU paying 0.1143 per share for a 2.0% yield, PALD at 0.1008 per share for about 4.1%, and GOOGL Bear 1X at 0.3754 per share for roughly 2.6%, all with ex-dividends on Sept. 22 and payouts scheduled for Sept. 29. Notably, EURL, a 3X FTSE Europe levered fund, issued 0.1509 per share with a modest 1.79% yield amid sustainability concerns, while SOXS offered a high 11.4% yield at 0.4364 per share, though its dividend sustainability is questioned due to zero payout growth and volatile sector exposure.

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Despite global ban, suspected mercury skin products stay on Amazon and Temu — Sep 16, 2026A Reuters investigation found that more than 20 banned mercury-containing skin-bleaching products remain for sale on third-party marketplaces like Amazon, Temu, and TikTok Shop across multiple countries despite the Minamata Convention, with sellers concealing origins and relisting under new names. Health authorities warn there is no safe level of mercury exposure and enforcement gaps persist, highlighting the need for stronger regulatory coordination to curb these products’ rapid, cheap skin-lightening effects.

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Old Mission pours $41 million into Vanguard Value ETF — Sep 5, 2026Old Mission Investment Co LLC disclosed new stakes in Stryker, AT&T, iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF, iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF, and Vanguard Value ETF in the second quarter, signaling a diversified expansion across healthcare, telecom, growth equities, defense, and broad-value exposure.

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Nicole Hardy $41 million into a value ETF plus a growth ETF at the same time tells me they're not making a big directional bet either way.

Actor Noel Clarke Charged With Six Sex Offences — Sep 9, 2026British actor Noel Clarke, 50, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism, and one count of exposure in connection with alleged misconduct involving five women between 2007 and 2016, with proceedings to be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21 after a CPS decision to prosecute. The charges stem from a Metropolitan Police investigation that began in 2025, and authorities urge any victims to come forward as the case proceeds publicly.

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Jared Kim Five women reporting similar misconduct suggests the CPS had enough evidence to prosecute.

JPMorgan Ends Lending After AI Fund Loses 67% — Sep 11, 2026JPMorgan ended its lending relationship with Situational Awareness, the AI-focused hedge fund founded by Leopold Aschenbrenner, after the fund suffered a 67% drop in July and faced a margin call that led to liquidating much of its public equity; other major banks remain lenders, illustrating a cautious stance by prime brokers toward highly leveraged AI-related bets. The move follows the fund’s heavy exposure to AI and semiconductor equities and underscores the risks of borrowed funding in concentrated, technology-focused strategies.

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Iran Threatens Hormuz Exclusion Zone as Traffic Slows — Sep 4, 2026Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply amid escalating US-Iran confrontations, with only a handful of vessels transiting per day and widespread security concerns heightening risk to global oil supplies. Data from Kpler show a multi-day decline in traffic, while recent strikes and missile/drone exchanges have underscored the vulnerability of commercial shipping and prompted warnings about routing and exposure.

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Families demand accountability after dogs die at pet facilities in heatLifestyle — Sep 8, 2026Multiple families report the deaths of pet dogs in care settings and emergencies, including a Goldendoodle left unsupervised at a Yorkshire boarding facility that died of heat exposure and a 110-pound Labrador left in a van at an Illinois daycare on a hot day, with investigations underway and the daycare owner facing cruelty charges. Separately, a family in Malta mourns Ella, a dog killed in a widespread house fire after firefighters battled the blaze for hours, highlighting pets’ vulnerability in both caregiving environments and emergencies.

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Illinois Governor Candidates Pursue Separate Goals at Texas Convention — Sep 10, 2026The Illinois governor’s race has moved into Texas, with Pritzker and Bailey courting supporters at the Republican National Convention, Bailey seeking national exposure while Del Mar emphasizes cross-state policy transfers and Trump’s lingering influence on Bailey. In Texas, polls show Abbott-Hinojosa in a dead heat in the governor race and a tight Senate contest, with older voters tightening the gap in an AARP poll that also highlights affordability and health-care concerns shaping the race.

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Marcus Bell Bailey heading to Texas for exposure could help him stand out but risks looking disconnected from Illinois voters back home.

Readystate reveals $20.2 million Compass stake among five new positions — Sep 7, 2026Readystate Asset Management LP expanded its equity holdings across multiple firms in the second quarter, boosting positions in Compass, Bath & Body Works, Liberty Broadband, Helmerich & Payne, and Ormat Technologies, while noting a Compass CEO sale under a pre-arranged trading plan. The moves coincide with broad institutional activity and underscore Readystate’s diversified exposure among consumer, tech, energy, and telecom-related stocks.

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Sam Okafor That CEO sale being pre-arranged doesn't stop people from side-eyeing the timing, honestly.

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Measles exposures and rising cases across states