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Minnesota Candidates Outline Differing Tax and Health Care Plans
Politics
— 2d
Minnesota congressional candidates offered sharply different approaches to federal deficits: Republican Brad Finstad and Tyler Bass emphasized cutting waste and fraud, while Democrats Matt Little and Erik Osberg called for higher taxes on wealthy households or corporations and stronger oversight and fraud prevention. Their health care proposals also diverge, with Bass advocating a return to individually underwritten insurance and Little emphasizing protection of coverage and affordability.
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Rachel Meyers
Little's focus on protecting coverage and affordability makes sense especially if we raise taxes on the wealthy to pay for it.
Reports Show Short Positions Shifting Across Markets
Nasdaq
— Oct 7, 2026
Nasdaq-reported short interest across its listed securities rose to 23.09 billion shares at Sept. 30, up from 22.52 billion two weeks earlier, while days to cover fell. Separate reports noted a sharp percentage increase in short interest for the Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF and growing leveraged crypto short bets; Sweden’s largest disclosed stock shorts also shifted, with Electrolux posting the biggest increase and AAK the biggest decrease.
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Cold Front, Rain to Affect Southeast and Midwest
Weather
— 4d
Forecasts call for scattered storms in Kentucky Wednesday before a sharp cooldown and possible first frost over the weekend. In southeast Minnesota and northern Iowa, widespread rain is expected Thursday, followed by strong north winds and chilly conditions.
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Chicago, Rockford Break Daily Temperature Records
Weather
— 3d
Chicago and Rockford set daily high-temperature records as unseasonable October warmth pushed readings to 85 and 87 degrees, respectively. Forecasters expect showers and a sharp cooldown later in the week, with possible frost in outlying areas; climate analysis also points to a broader trend of warming autumn temperatures.
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AI Giants Get A Knock On The Door From The Feds After Models Go Rogue
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 6h
Maryland Expects Possible Record Heat, Storms
Weather
— 3d
Baltimore is expected to see unseasonably warm, near-record temperatures Wednesday, with showers or storms possible before cooler, rainy weather arrives Thursday. A cold front will bring a sharp weekend cooldown, with highs in the 50s Saturday and frost possible across the region.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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IMF Sees Uneven Growth, India Forecast at 7%
Finance
— 3d
The IMF sharply downgraded its outlook for Middle Eastern economies as the prolonged Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption hit energy production, shipping and trade, with the hardest-hit Gulf producers facing steep contractions. It expects a recovery in 2027 if the waterway reopens, while the global economy is forecast to slow in 2026 as the energy shock is partly offset by technology and AI investment.
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Pool Expert Says Trump Reflecting Pool Paint Will Sharpen Reflections
Donald John Trump
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An expert suggested to The Washington Post on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool paint job will leave it looking "sharp."
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September Short Interest Swings Across Four Stocks
Finance
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September short interest surged in Cyabra, rising 2,457% to about 1.55 million shares, and Izotropic, up 1,938% to 17,142 shares. It fell sharply in ProShares Ultra Communication Services Select Sector, down 95.7% to 35 shares, and Spacsphere Acquisition, down 91.3% to 36 shares.
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Short Interest Surges 2,307% at One Firm While Dropping Sharply at Three Others
Nexon
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Kenedix Office Investment short interest surged 2,307% to 18,847 shares in September while HPS, Klöckner, Alpex, NEXON, and Karbon posted drops of 90% or more.
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One degree of daily drift lands you in a different life
For anyone who has quit self-improvement programs and wants a case for patience over intensity.
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Expert Says Trump’s Reflecting Pool Paint Will Sharpen Reflections
Donald John Trump
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An expert suggested to The Washington Post on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool paint job will leave it looking "sharp."
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Expert says Trump reflecting pool paint will yield sharper reflections
Donald John Trump
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An expert suggested to The Washington Post on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool paint job will leave it looking "sharp."
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
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Olivier Fined $5,000 for Slashing Balinskis
Mathieu Olivier
— 2d
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier was fined $5,000 for slashing Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis between the legs, an incident that earned him a five-minute major and game misconduct. Olivier apologized to his teammates after the loss, while coach Rick Bowness sharply criticized the team’s performance.
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Warm Weather Persists, Cooler Conditions Expected
Weather
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Warm, dry or breezy conditions are expected across several regions, but cooler weather is on the way: the Carolinas could see a sharp weekend temperature drop after midweek highs in the 80s, while Omaha’s unseasonable warmth is expected to give way to cooler weather and possible rain. Davidson County’s forecast calls for a mild, mostly dry day and clear evening.
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Expert Says Trump’s Blue Paint Will Sharpen Reflecting Pool Views
District of Columbia
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An expert suggested to The Washington Post on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool paint job will leave it looking "sharp."
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EXCLUSIVE: Biden Admin Put Migrant Kids’ Shelter On The Clock In Scramble For Space Amid Border Crisis, Emails Show
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 8h
Pacers, Suns Face Uncertain Betting Outlooks
Sports
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Indiana’s betting outlook hinges on Tyrese Haliburton’s return from injury, which could help the Pacers rebound sharply after a 19-win season; sportsbooks set their win total at 44.5. Phoenix is viewed as a borderline playoff team after returning to the postseason, with betting odds reflecting uncertainty around its chances of repeating.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Cold Front Expected to Bring Southern Temperature Plunge
Weather
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Unseasonably summerlike October heat is pushing temperatures toward the 80s and 90s across several U.S. regions, with some records in jeopardy. Cold fronts are expected to bring a sharp weekend cooldown and, in parts of the Southeast and Florida, gusty winds and choppy coastal waters.
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Expert says Trump’s blue paint will sharpen Reflecting Pool reflections
Donald John Trump
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An expert suggested to The Washington Post on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool paint job will leave it looking "sharp."
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Football and Hockey Roundup
Sports
— Oct 8, 2026
Week 5 features sharply contrasting defensive storylines: Seattle’s stingy defense will test an injury-hit 49ers offense, while the Rams aim to slow Buffalo’s attack. The Texans and Cardinals, meanwhile, have struggled defensively, with Houston’s coverage looking too soft and Arizona allowing too many yards and points.
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Pool Expert Says Blue Paint Will Sharpen Lincoln Memorial Reflections
Donald John Trump
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An expert suggested to The Washington Post on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool paint job will leave it looking "sharp."
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The Conservative Desk
Citizen ends Bend school attack before police arrive
A community member fatally shot a 16-year-old attacker at Silver Rail Elementary within minutes of the first call, as Oregon Democrats pressed for new gun laws.
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Three Nebraska Players Earn Big Ten Volleyball Honors
Bergen Reilly
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Three Nebraska volleyball players—Harper Murray, Bergen Reilly and Manaia Ogbechie—earned Big Ten weekly awards after the Huskers swept Indiana and Wisconsin. Creighton’s Ayden Ames was named Big East Offensive Player of the Week after the Bluejays also won twice.
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Pool Expert Says Trump’s Reflecting Pool Paint Will Look Sharp
Donald John Trump
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An expert suggested to The Washington Post on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool paint job will leave it looking "sharp."
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Rain and Sharp Temperature Swings Forecast Across U.S.
Weather
— 4d
Maine faces a cold, soaking rain Tuesday into Wednesday, with a wintry mix possible in the north, followed by more rain Friday and a seasonably cold weekend. In Indianapolis, Columbus and Louisville, unusually warm early-week weather gives way to midweek showers or storms and a sharp late-week cooldown, with possible frost over the weekend.
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Expert Says New Blue Paint Will Sharpen Reflecting Pool Images
Donald John Trump
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An expert suggested to The Washington Post on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool paint job will leave it looking "sharp."
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UN warns Hormuz fertilizer impasse threatens food supplies
United States of America
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UN official says US and Iran must agree within weeks on Hormuz fertilizer passage or Asia and Africa risk missing planting season and sharply lower yields.
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Maya Lindstrom
Fertilizer delays like this will hit small farmers hardest with sharply lower yields if no deal happens soon.
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Allies’ ‘Massive’ Diesel Release For Trump Adds Up To About Five Days Of US Demand
Simon August · 2 min · 9h
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