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“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” — Psalms 55:22, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 19 — 3dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Military Wellness Fair Connects Three Service BranchesAuto — 4dThe 143rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command held a joint Resource Wellness Fair to strengthen resilience and connect service members and Department of War civilians with mental health support during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Omaha Mayor John Ewing also announced a city initiative for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, offering support to community members affected by domestic violence.

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Stallone Credits Wife Flavin With Hollywood Survival — Sep 27, 2026Sylvester Stallone praised his wife, Jennifer Flavin, saying her support has sustained him and crediting her with being a devoted parent. The couple, who reconciled after a brief 2022 divorce filing, have also spoken about the patience and ups and downs involved in a lasting marriage.

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Elena Vasquez It's great Stallone finally gives his wife credit for holding things together through the rough patches.

McCartney’s Paris Show Spotlights Ocean Threats — 5dStella McCartney’s Spring/Summer 2027 Paris Fashion Week show paired ocean-inspired designs with a call to protect marine life, condemning overfishing and urging people to see sea creatures as more than food. The animal-free collection also underscored her push for sustainable alternatives and greater investment by luxury brands in responsible materials.

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FCA Shifts UK Climate Reporting to Comply or Explain Model — 5dThe UK Financial Conduct Authority has dropped plans to mandate climate disclosures for listed companies, applying a “comply or explain” approach across the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards from accounting periods beginning in 2027. The regulator cited concerns about costs and competitiveness, while investor groups welcomed alignment with international standards but warned that voluntary explanations could leave investors with incomplete or less comparable information.

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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.

AbbVie’s Zumilokibart Hits EASI-75 Goal in Phase 2 Eczema Trial — 5dAt EADV 2026, long-term ADlong results showed sustained efficacy and safety with lebrikizumab through week 108, with 92.9% of participants achieving EASI-75. Separately, AbbVie’s Phase 2 trial found all zumilokibart doses beat placebo on the week-16 EASI-75 endpoint, and the mid-dose regimen was selected for Phase 3 development.

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U2 Drummer Unsure He Can Sustain Full Shows Night After Night — Sep 28, 2026U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. says a chronic neck injury left him unable to play and forced him to miss the band’s Las Vegas Sphere residency; he underwent high-risk surgery, including a risk of paralysis, to try to return. He has now rejoined the group for rehearsals and live performances, though he remains uncertain how well he can manage a full tour.

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Nicole Hardy U2 might need to cut back on the length of their shows until Mullen proves he can handle a full set again.

Dyne Reports One-Year DM1 Trial Improvements — 6dDyne Therapeutics reported one-year Phase 1/2 ACHIEVE trial data showing sustained improvements in measures of myotonia, muscle strength, mobility and patient-reported health among people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 taking investigational z-basivarsen. The company said the treatment had a favorable safety profile; registrational expansion results are expected in 2027 and could support a U.S. accelerated approval application.

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Kawasaki Heavy and four peers set ex-dividend dates for September 29 — 6dFive Japanese companies announced cash dividends with an ex-dividend date of September 29, 2026: Kawasaki Heavy Industries ($0.12 per share), Chubu Electric Power ($0.22), OBIC ($0.29), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines ($0.62) and Shionogi ($0.24). The reports examine each company’s dividend history and sustainability, but provide no shared conclusion on the payouts’ long-term outlook.

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Marcus Bell Kawasaki Heavy's small payout makes me wonder if their dividend growth is slowing down compared to the others.

Jefferies expects Nike Q1 earnings beatBusiness — Sep 28, 2026Nike heads into its fiscal first-quarter results after a steep share-price decline and ongoing challenges including weak demand and China sales; Jefferies expects revenue and earnings to beat estimates and sees the November investor day as a potential catalyst. Analysts remain divided, with other brokerages cutting price targets and the broader rating consensus at Hold, while investors are also watching the company’s dividend sustainability.

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

FIA Approves 24-Race 2027 F1 Calendar With Portugal and Turkey Returns — Sep 16, 2026The 2027 Formula 1 calendar, approved by the FIA, reintroduces Portugal to the Algarve's Portimão circuit for June 18–20 and adds Turkey back to the schedule in October, with several new venues including Sprint races in five locations. The plan prioritizes geographic efficiency and broader regional economic impact, emphasizing sustained on-track activity across Europe and beyond as part of a broader push for sustainability and growth.

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Research Examines Longevity, Sleep, Exercise, AgingHealth — Sep 23, 2026Research links long-term aerobic activity and sustained or improving cardiovascular health to greater resilience and lower risks of heart disease and death in older age. Separate findings associate adequate sleep with longer life, while a review found older adults define successful aging through well-being, relationships, activity, and security—not longevity itself.

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WISeKey extends root of trust to verify AI models and agentsTech — Sep 25, 2026As AI systems become more autonomous, security discussions span cryptographic approaches—from post-quantum blockchain design and verifiable AI identities to the idea that crypto could help align self-sustaining AI—and scrutiny of whether AI agents can be trusted. Deepfakes and software vulnerabilities underscore the risks of impersonation and fraud, while industry efforts and community debate focus on proving identity, integrity and authorization.

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Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts 209 Flights — Sep 6, 2026In Abu Dhabi, Tadweer showcased a sustainability-focused initiative at ADIHEX 2026, presenting a Legacy of Sustainability pavilion that links traditional Emirati resourcefulness with modern waste-to-resource technologies to reinforce sustainable tourism. Meanwhile, Indonesia faced widespread flight disruption as Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, sending ash plumes up to 50,000 feet and grounding Soekarno-Hatta while affecting airports and thousands of travelers across Jakarta, Makassar, and Lombok.

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Dana Whitfield Funny how a waste-to-resource pavilion in Abu Dhabi ends up in the same story as a volcano grounding thousands of travelers in Indonesia.

The Four-Letter Type TestQuizie — QuizThe classic sixteen-types test — twenty questions, four axes, your letters computed for real, and an AI portrait written for your exact mix.

France Plans UN Resolution on Hormuz Navigation — Sep 23, 2026France is pursuing a U.N. Security Council resolution affirming freedom of navigation and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the waterway’s importance to global food and energy supplies; the effort has been discussed with the United States, Arab countries and Iran. France has also helped rally about 50 countries behind reopening the strait, while proposing a defensive maritime mission only after a sustainable ceasefire.

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Iran War Spurs Clean Energy Despite Rising Emissions — Sep 17, 2026Fossil fuel importers paid $330 billion more than prewar expectations after the Iran war, the largest sustained shock since 1990; prior clean power saved $36 billion in five months.

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Chris Dalton It's promising that over 30 countries are backing clean energy now, but falling investments and rising emissions show the shift is still too slow.

Uniper agrees to buy 40,000 tonnes of eSAF yearly from Danish project — Sep 23, 2026Uniper agreed to buy 40,000 metric tons of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel annually for more than a decade from Arcadia eFuels’ planned Danish plant, with deliveries expected in the early 2030s. The deal could support European eSAF production, but the project has not yet reached a final investment decision and Uniper’s commitment covers about half its planned capacity.