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Israel Probes Flydubai Cockpit Incident for Possible Terror Motive — 1dFlydubai FZ1073 landed in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on Sept. 30 after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain; Amit Segal says Israel is treating it as a full-fledged terrorist attack.

Dana Whitfield Israel calling this a terror attack early on might push Saudi Arabia to share more details about what happened on board.

Stocks Weighed Down by Oil and Surging Yields — 6dU.S. stock futures were mixed to slightly lower as rising Treasury yields and hawkish Fed signals weighed on sentiment, while investors also watched U.S.-China and Iran developments. Upcoming economic reports and corporate news, including Micron results and Tesla sales, were among the catalysts in focus.

Trump administration begins sending $500 ACA refunds to 950,000 people — 1dTreasury began mailing $500 checks Sept. 30 to more than 950,000 people in 30 states, with Trump letters saying Biden overcharged HealthCare.gov users.

Marcus Bell Glad to see the administration moving on refunds that were promised during the last election cycle.

Trump Sets 34.5 MPG Fuel Standard, Reversing Biden-Era Target — 4dTrump approved about 34.5 mpg fuel standards by 2031 on Truth Social, reversing Biden's 50.4 mpg target and declaring he will "TERMINATE" the "ridiculous EV Mandate."

Elena Vasquez This rollback should help keep new truck and SUV prices from climbing so fast for average buyers.

ARK Invest reportedly sells $110M AMD, buys Nvidia — 1d

Chris Dalton ARK's shift from AMD to Nvidia makes sense if they see stronger AI demand ahead, but it feels risky dumping that much AMD stock at once.

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.

Nvidia Launches AI Agent Safety Platform — 5dAcross enterprise AI and customer-support projects, developers emphasize that trust depends on more than fluent answers: agents need limited access, verified information, and reliable checks against errors. They also need to recognize uncertainty and hand complicated cases to people rather than risk confidently giving harmful or incorrect guidance.

Grand jury indicts woman on 14 felonies including attempted murder at Rihanna home — 20hDeputy DA Alexander Bott said Ortiz 'wanted to kill Rihanna, and everyone else was collateral damage' after a grand jury returned 14 felony counts including attempted murder.

Sam Okafor It's shocking someone would plot to kill Rihanna and treat everyone else as disposable. Those 14 charges seem justified.

Three migrants die as dinghy capsizes off Calais en route to UK — 3dA child and two women were among three migrants who died when a dinghy with about 105 people capsized off Calais in calm seas; dozens injured.

Lindsay Clancy Expected in Court After Mistrial — 4dLindsay Clancy is due in court for a status conference after a jury deadlock led to a mistrial in her case over the deaths of her three children. Her lawyers are seeking to block a retrial and obtain information about a holdout juror; prosecutors have not said whether they will try the case again.

Mr. Belding Actor Dennis Haskins Dies at 75 — 2dDennis Haskins, Saved by the Bell's Mr. Belding, has died at 75. His agent said he absolutely loved his fans and always had time for them.

Jack Smith Faces Senate Panel on Trump Probes Amid Partisan Clash — 2dJack Smith is sole witness at a Sept. 29 Senate hearing as lawmakers whose phone records his Trump probes collected prepare to question him.

Reader This POS belongs in prison, but it will probably never happen!

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

White Sox Take 1-0 Lead Over AstrosSports — 3dThe 81-81 Houston Astros won the AL West and will host the 84-78 Chicago White Sox in a best-of-three Wild Card series, setting up a rematch of their 2021 postseason meeting. Chicago returns to the playoffs after a major turnaround, while Houston’s powerful lineup, led by Yordan Alvarez, poses a daunting test.

Gold Slides to $4,110 as Silver Falls — 6dGold prices fell as resilient U.S. economic data, persistent inflation concerns and hawkish Federal Reserve signals lifted the dollar and Treasury yields, making the non-yielding metal less attractive. Higher oil prices and geopolitical tensions added to inflation concerns, although easing oil prices and some physical demand offered limited support in other trading sessions.

SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit Despite Engine Failure — 3dSpaceX Starship Flight 14 reached Earth orbit for the first time Monday despite a Raptor 3 engine shutting down mid-ascent after mission control gave the go-ahead.

Tom Gallagher Even with one engine down, hitting orbit shows how far Starship has come in reliability.

US Completes Withdrawal From Major Iraq Bases — 5dIraq says the remaining U.S. forces will leave by September 30, ending the U.S.-led coalition’s military mission as Baghdad shifts to bilateral security ties with Washington. The deadline is separate from Iraq’s effort to bring armed factions under state control, a process expected to continue into 2027 and opposed by some militias.

Which of the nine drives runs you?Quizie — QuizBeneath the personality is a motive. Twelve questions and the AI names the drive that's actually steering — and what it costs you.

HII wins US Navy contractBusiness — 1d

Viral meme accuses Candace Owens of secretly advancing gay causes — 40mMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.

Nvidia Approves Additional $150 Billion Buyback — Sep 24, 2026Multiple investment firms increased their NVIDIA holdings in the second quarter, including Capital Analysts, PDS Planning, Janney Montgomery Scott, McAdam and Up Capital Management. The filings reflect broader portfolio adjustments by institutional investors, who collectively own about 65% of NVIDIA shares.

Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp, Out Against Denmark — 18hCristiano Ronaldo (146 goals, 234 caps) left Portugal camp on 30 Sept 2026 after an unused Norway night and a straight walk to the tunnel, one day before Denmark.

Priya Raman This could be the right call if he's not at his best, but it still feels like a big blow to team morale heading into that match.

Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals multiple myeloma diagnosis — 1d

Russia Warns NATO of Nuclear Response over KaliningradWorld — 5dAnalysts and European security researchers warn that Russia may be escalating sabotage and other hybrid operations to weaken support for Ukraine and test NATO’s cohesion, with some reports raising the possibility of a provocation against Poland or a Baltic state. The claims and assessments remain unconfirmed, while European leaders are accelerating defense preparations amid concern that the alliance’s response could be tested below the threshold for collective defense.

UAE Confirms Netanyahu Meeting in Abu Dhabi — 3dIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a previously unannounced trip to Abu Dhabi to meet UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed; officials declined to disclose what they discussed. The meeting came amid controversy over reports that bin Zayed warned Netanyahu of a planned Hamas attack before October 7, and as Israel-UAE ties have warmed following the war with Iran.

Trump, Tech Leaders Agree to Voluntary AI Oversight — 4dPresident Trump plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint a new AI adviser as debate grows over how the government should regulate advanced AI; possible candidates include White House adviser Sriram Krishnan and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Supporters of stronger oversight warn that prioritizing rapid growth and national competition could fuel an AI arms race and make risks harder to manage.

Sheriff and FBI Assess New Possible Ransom Note in Guthrie Case — 3dNancy Guthrie remains missing as investigators assess the credibility of a reported bitcoin ransom demand claiming she is alive in Mexico; the claim was publicized by an online commentator and has not been verified by authorities. Separately, a retired FBI agent said Savannah Guthrie’s earlier Today show segment filmed in Tucson could have helped someone identify an opportunity to abduct her, but that remains a theory, while the broader investigation continues.

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