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“as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” — Psalms 103:12, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978 — Oct 8, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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“as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” — Psalms 103:12, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978 — Sep 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Barkov Expected to Miss 10 to 12 Weeks — Oct 2, 2026Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left Florida’s 4-3 overtime loss to San Jose after an awkward fall in the second period, raising concerns about another knee injury shortly after his return from a season-ending ACL and MCL tear. Coach Paul Maurice said the new injury is unrelated to the previous one, but its severity and Barkov’s recovery timeline remain unknown pending medical evaluation.

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United States Natural Gas Fund — Sep 29, 2026UGA is up ~130% year-to-date at $142.16 while UNG is down nearly 12% at $10.45, as both and peer funds filed August 2026 SEC account statements.

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Tom Gallagher With storage levels rising I expect the fund to keep dropping unless exports pick up soon.

Colts Re-sign Germaine Pratt to Practice Squad — 5dThe Colts signed veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt to their practice squad, reuniting him with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, whom he played for in Cincinnati and Indianapolis. After starting 12 games and recording 101 tackles for the Colts last season, Pratt offers experience to a linebacker group seeking stability, though his availability for a game will depend on a roster move.

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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.

Colts aim to jump-start Taylor against Titans — 3dThe Colts are looking to revive Jonathan Taylor’s big-play production after a slow start, as he enters the matchup without a 100-yard rushing game in 12 straight appearances and is averaging 3.9 yards per carry. Taylor says it is early in the season, but analysts warn Tennessee’s run defense could keep him contained; the Colts may lean on him heavily as they face the winless Titans.

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Saudi, Iranian Ministers Discuss Regional Escalation — Oct 11, 2026Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers held their first reported call since Houthi attacks intensified; an Oct. 10 Riyadh airport strike killed 12 and injured 309.

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Kansas beats Pittsburg State 80-62 in exhibition opener — 3dKansas opened its season with an 80-62 exhibition win over Pittsburg State, but coach Bill Self said the team still has areas to improve. Center Christian Reeves stood out with 14 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in 12 minutes; Self is back for his 34th season despite offseason knee-replacement recovery.

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Lonza Raises Midterm Growth Targets, Backs 2026 Outlook — 4dLonza set a ROIC goal of 2–3x WACC and lifted mid-term organic sales growth to 10–13% with high-thirties EBITDA margins, while backing 11–12% 2026 CER sales growth.

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Nicole Hardy Lonza's focus on contract manufacturing looks smart if they can hit that 10-13% growth.

Orlando City beats Columbus 3-2, boosts playoff hopes — Oct 11, 2026Iván Angulo's 89th-minute goal and Maxime Crépeau's club-record 12 saves lifted Orlando City past Columbus 3-2 on Oct. 10, 2026.

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Winston-Salem rejects youth curfew extensionPolitics — Oct 5, 2026Winston-Salem’s City Council voted 6-2 against extending the citywide 10 p.m.–6 a.m. youth curfew, which is set to expire Oct. 12. Police Chief William Penn said the restrictions helped reduce youth crime and sought more time to assess their impact, while opponents argued the evidence did not justify continuing them.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Pope Leo Plans 10-City South America Tour — Sep 21, 2026Pope Leo XIV will undertake a demanding 11–12 day tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru this November, logging about 31,000 kilometers across 10 cities and delivering around 36 speeches, including a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei. The itinerary features major Masses, a prison visit, a Lima address on Peru’s future, and reflects the pope’s active travel schedule, Peruvian citizenship, and ongoing emphasis on unity and faith while marking the first papal visit to South America since 2018.

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Maya Lindstrom Pope's packed schedule shows real commitment to the region, especially visiting a prison and addressing Peru's future.

Texas Tech picked fifth, Toppin earns unanimous preseason honor — 3dTexas Tech was picked fifth in the Big 12 men’s basketball preseason coaches poll, while senior JT Toppin was unanimously named to the preseason All-Big 12 team. Arizona is the league favorite; Toppin, who averaged 21.8 points and 10.8 rebounds last season, is recovering from a season-ending ACL injury with no confirmed return timetable.

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Himlung Himal Avalanche Kills Four, 12 MissingWorld — Sep 27, 2026An avalanche buried tents at Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal, leaving 10 expedition workers missing—eight with Himalayan Holidays Nepal and two with Imagine Nepal. Search efforts are being coordinated amid severe weather, with international guides ready to fly to the site when conditions allow.

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Vicor raises Q3 royalty growth outlook to over 20 percent — Sep 21, 2026Vicor raised Q3 sequential growth guidance from nearly 10% to more than 20% on VPD royalties after close Sept. 21, 2026; shares rose about 12% after hours.

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Elena Vasquez Raising guidance this late feels like they are catching up to stronger demand. Good for the stock but I would wait to see actual results.

Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

CtrlS opens Patna center, plans ₹10,000-crore AI factoryBusiness — 5dCtrlS signed a ₹10,000 crore LoI for a 150 MW AI factory in Bodh Gaya and opened a ₹400 crore, 12 MW Patna data centre.

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Sam Okafor A 10000 crore AI factory in Bodh Gaya is promising but they must deliver on local jobs and reliable power.

LISA adds two new dates to Caesars Palace Las Vegas residency — Sep 29, 2026LISA adds Nov. 12 and Nov. 29, 2026, Caesars Palace dates after four VIVA LA LISA shows sold out in under 10 minutes; first K-pop Las Vegas residency.

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Maya Lindstrom Two more dates means more fans can catch her set without the original ones being impossible to book.

Stellantis Q3 Shipments Fall 1%, Europe Gains 10% — 5dStellantis’ third-quarter shipments fell 1% year over year to about 1.3 million vehicles, as a planned North American summer shutdown and weaker Middle East and Africa volumes offset 10% growth in Europe. European gains were driven by electric-vehicle demand and new models, while North American shipments fell 12%, particularly affecting Jeep models.

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Africa Hotel Pipeline Hits Record 104,444 RoomsTravel — Oct 5, 2026Travel developments include Pine Cliffs’ June wellness retreat, Myrtle Beach’s expanded autism-friendly offerings, and a 12% increase in summer flights to Madeira from the UK. Separately, Africa’s hotel pipeline reached a record 577 properties, while Kyoto’s Imperial Hotel named a general manager and joined The Leading Hotels of the World ahead of its 2026 opening.

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Unbeaten No. 12 Utah Prepares to Host KansasSports — Oct 5, 2026No. 12 Utah returns from its bye unbeaten at 4-0 and favored by about 15 points, backed by a defense allowing just 10.3 points per game. Kansas is 2-2 but arrives after a 55-0 win over Middle Tennessee, with a strong rushing attack and a defense that ranks among the Big 12’s best, setting up a test of whether the Jayhawks can keep the matchup close.

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Arizona State, TCU Swimmers Win Big 12 AwardsSports — Oct 7, 2026Arizona State and TCU athletes earned Big 12 swimming and diving weekly honors after the season’s opening competition. Howard will host its fifth annual Battle at the Burr on Oct. 10, part of a busy week of college meets that also includes Tennessee’s season opener and a Texas-Indiana-Northwestern tri-meet.

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PEN Reports Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans — Oct 5, 2026PEN America reported a record 11,982 book bans in U.S. public schools in 2025-26, with Texas alone logging over 8,100 after SB13.

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Tom Gallagher It's troubling to see over 8,100 bans in Texas alone after that new law. Kids need access to all kinds of books to learn.

Oklahoma Board Denies Pavatt Clemency — 5dOklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-2 to deny clemency to James Pavatt, keeping his Nov. 12 execution scheduled for the 2001 murder of Rob Andrew. Prosecutors say Pavatt and Andrew’s wife conspired over a life-insurance policy, while his defense and death-penalty opponents dispute the evidence; about 100 veterans backed his clemency request.

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DeepSeek Reportedly Nears $12 Billion in Tencent-Backed Funding Round — Oct 6, 2026DeepSeek is nearing a funding round of at least 80 billion yuan—well above its original target—with Tencent and CATL among the major investors; the total could approach 100 billion yuan. The financing is expected to support the AI company’s growth ahead of a planned 2027 IPO.

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Dana Whitfield This funding round at nearly 100 billion yuan feels like a bet on DeepSeek's long-term edge. Still, hitting those IPO targets will depend on actual model performance, not just capital.