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Carney plans first dedicated Türkiye visit to cut US trade reliance — 17hCarney will make the first dedicated Canadian PM bilateral visit to Türkiye Oct. 21-23, 2026, to expand trade after free-trade talks launched with Erdoğan in July.

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James Gunn Confirms Writing Next Film — 2dGunn on Threads: “Already in it.” He’s writing his next film while Superman: Man of Tomorrow’s cut finishes; theaters July 9, 2027.

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Tom Gallagher He ought to name the new film soon so fans can get excited about something besides the 2027 date.

Canada GDP flat in July after expansion pause, August seen up 0.2% — Sep 29, 2026Canada’s GDP held flat at 0.0% in July as a southwestern Ontario refinery outage helped drag manufacturing down 0.9%; StatCan sees August up 0.2%.

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Rachel Meyers The July flat spot looks like a real slowdown in manufacturing and resources rather than a temporary blip.

Pennsylvania Senate Passes PFAS Foam Ban BillPolitics — 1dPennsylvania’s Senate approved a bipartisan bill, 48-1, to phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricting its manufacture, sale and distribution beginning in July 2027 and its use starting in 2028. The measure also requires warning labels on protective gear containing PFAS, chemicals linked to health risks and environmental contamination; a companion bill passed the House unanimously in 2025.

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Arkansas State Names McLean Permanent ProvostPolitics — 3dArkansas State University has permanently appointed Dr. William McLean as provost and executive vice chancellor after he served in the role on an interim basis since July. A longtime A-State faculty member and administrator, McLean is an alumnus who has spent more than two decades at the university.

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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.

U.S. Home Prices Rise in July but Lag Inflation — Sep 29, 2026U.S. home prices continued to rise in July, with annual gains ranging from about 1.9% to 2.6% across national indexes and the FHFA measure up 0.3% from June. Gains varied by region: the Middle Atlantic led FHFA’s regional figures, while Chicago posted the strongest increase among Case-Shiller cities and Seattle prices fell.

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Elena Vasquez If prices keep lagging inflation this way buyers might finally get some breathing room instead of another bidding war.

Bowen Says Chat Keeps Modern Family Cast Connected — 3dThe Modern Family cast remains close six years after the sitcom ended, with Julie Bowen saying a group chat helps the actors stay connected across the country and abroad. Bowen also recalled the 11-year set as a comfortable, fun place that felt like home.

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LA28 torch relay to visit all 50 states for first time — Sep 29, 2026LA28 will send the Olympic torch through all 50 states for the first time, starting in Atlanta in spring 2028 ahead of the July 14 Opening Ceremony.

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Jared Kim It's smart to start the relay in Atlanta with its Olympic history.

Dolly Parton’s Cup of Ambition Coffee Launches After 40-Year Effort — Sep 29, 2026Dolly Parton's Cup of Ambition coffee launched Sept. 29, 2026, after 40-plus years, with a commercial she filmed in July before her Aug. 25 death at 80.

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Priya Raman Community Coffee pairing with her sounds like a smart match for quality, I'll probably start with the dark roast to see how it holds up.

Tony Romo, CBS Reportedly Settle $72M Contract — 4dTony Romo and CBS Sports have parted ways, with the network reportedly agreeing to pay a substantial but undisclosed portion of the $72 million remaining on his contract. His July OWI arrest preceded the split, but reports say CBS had also grown dissatisfied with his preparation and performance; J.J. Watt will continue alongside Jim Nantz in the lead booth.

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Brewers’ Woodruff Hopes for World Series Return — 4dBrewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff, sidelined since July with a shoulder injury and left off the NL Division Series roster, is working toward a possible return if Milwaukee reaches the World Series. He is not expected to be ready for the next round and still must clear several throwing and recovery steps, leaving a comeback uncertain and potentially risky.

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Nicole Hardy If he needs more throwing sessions before being cleared then Milwaukee might have to go without him no matter how far they advance.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Record Hong Kong Rents, Home Prices Edge Up — Sep 28, 2026Hong Kong rents hit a record high for a 10th straight month in August; private home prices edged up 0.06% after July's decline.

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Rachel Meyers A 0.06 percent price bump after July's drop shows buyers are still holding back and the recovery feels fragile.

Atlanta to launch 2028 Olympic torch relay across all 50 states — Sep 29, 2026Atlanta will start the 2028 Olympic torch relay across all 50 states, a first; the flame arrives spring 2028 ahead of the July 14 Los Angeles opening ceremony.

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Rachel Meyers It's smart to start the torch in Atlanta this time, given their history with the games, and hitting all states should build real excitement before LA.

Reports: Pentagon Breach Exposes Nearly 3 Million Records — Sep 28, 20262.76 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.

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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.