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Connecticut Man Sentenced for $3.5M Amazon FraudBusiness — Oct 7, 2026A Connecticut trucking company owner was sentenced to two years in federal prison for defrauding Amazon of more than $3.5 million. Prosecutors said Ameer Nasir used 23 fraudulent business accounts to claim more than 1,000 trailer-hauling jobs he never completed and submit paid invoices; he must repay about $3.55 million and serve three years of supervised release.

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Roanoke Breaks Ground on $103.7M Hotel, Convention CenterBusiness — Oct 7, 2026Roanoke has broken ground on The Cade, a 205-room Hilton Curio Collection hotel and publicly owned convention center planned for downtown. The roughly $100 million public-private project is supported by a voter-approved $62 million bond and state tax incentives, with construction expected to take about 23 months.

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Lamont Announces $12.7M Heating Aid — 5dConnecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is releasing $12.7 million in state aid to supplement heating assistance for low-income households as rising oil prices, linked in the reports to the war with Iran, drive up winter bills. The state expects to serve about 94,000 households, while its congressional delegation says more than $75 million in federal LIHEAP funding has been secured; Republican leaders urged officials to ensure the aid reaches eligible families promptly.

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San Antonio sues to halt 1,500-person ICE facilityPolitics — 5dSan Antonio sued DHS to block a $66.1M East Side warehouse’s conversion into a 1,500-person ICE facility until a NEPA review is done.

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Priya Raman East Side neighborhoods should have input on something this large, so the lawsuit forcing DHS to follow the rules makes sense.

Kansas State set to host No. 22 Houston — Oct 4, 2026Kansas State hosts No. 22 Houston in a Big 12 matchup featuring a coaching reunion: Wildcats coach Collin Klein previously coached Houston quarterback Conner Weigman at Texas A&M, while former Kansas State quarterback Michael Bishop is now a Houston assistant. Houston enters after rallying past UCF, while Kansas State looks to rebound from its first loss of the season.

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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.

Women’s College Teams Prepare for Weekend MatchesSports — Oct 11, 2026Hawaiʻi women’s volleyball carries a six-match winning streak into its series at Wyoming, while Bowling Green prepares to host its final cross-country race before the MAC championship. In soccer, Utah Tech sought a rebound at Idaho State, Texas A&M–Victoria improved to 4-0-1 in conference play with a 3-1 win, and Idaho extended its unbeaten run to five matches with a scoreless draw against Northern Colorado.

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Conferences, Networks Announce 2026-27 Basketball SchedulesSports — Oct 7, 2026Texas A&M announced its 2026-27 men’s basketball television schedule, while the West Coast Conference set a 16-game league slate beginning Jan. 2. HBCU GO will carry 20 SWAC men’s and women’s basketball games from Jan. 2 through March 4, featuring conference rivalries and doubleheaders.

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Dexter confronts midlife crisis and rival killers in season 2 trailer — Oct 1, 2026I'm older. I'm wiser. Things are gonna get messy, Dexter says as Resurrection season 2 sets an October 30 Paramount+ premiere with Brian Cox and Dan Stevens as rival killers.

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Priya Raman I wonder if the personal struggles will end up distracting Dexter from hunting effectively or sharpen his focus instead.

Megaport Secures A$978.6M AI Deals, Raises FY27 Outlook — Sep 28, 2026Megaport signed three AI contracts worth A$978.6 million, taking strategic deals since April to about A$2.3 billion. CEO Michael Reid said it is just getting started.

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Tom Gallagher Two point three billion in strategic deals since April is solid growth if they keep signing more.

Living Hope Church Buys $1.1M Rochester BuildingGood News — Oct 5, 2026Church notices list worship services and activities at congregations in Atlantic and Bexhill. In Rochester, Living Hope Church purchased its 19th Street building for $1.1 million after leasing it.

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ConocoPhillips CEO Says Oil Price Floor Could Rise to $70 — Oct 5, 2026ConocoPhillips CEO sees an oil floor near $70 and U.S. output approaching 14.5M bpd; global demand may not recover until 2028 or 2029.

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

Keselowski Plans 2027 NASCAR Drive After RFK Split — Oct 3, 2026Keselowski confident of 2027 NASCAR drive after RFK split ends five-year deal, though 'I’m not saying I’m not sweating it'; exit 'like leaving high school.'

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Dana Whitfield Keselowski still has strong results in him so I expect he'll find a solid ride in Cup or trucks for 2027.

No. 14 Missouri Defeats Texas A&M 27-6 — Oct 6, 2026A photo gallery traces the Missouri Tigers–Texas A&M football series, including recent action between the teams. Separately, former Missouri players made notable contributions in NFL Week 4, including career firsts and personal bests.

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Football Teams Post Mixed Midseason FortunesSports — 5dSouth Dakota prep football teams Mitchell, Canton and Waubay/Summit have rebounded from missing the 2025 playoffs to contend for postseason spots in 2026. At the college level, Washington State and Texas A&M are struggling at midseason, with poor offensive production and quarterback inconsistencies raising doubts about their seasons.

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Oklahoma Legacy Businesses Span GenerationsBusiness — 6dThe In the Lead Legacy 2026 profiles highlight five long-established Oklahoma organizations: software firm Phase2, McLemore Insurance Agency, engineering consultancy Freese and Nichols, First National Bank and Trust of Ardmore, and family-owned F&M Bank. The organizations emphasize expertise, customer and community relationships, and sustained service, with the banks also describing growth and community investment.

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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.

Isaias Prompts Football Schedule and Game-Day ChangesSports — Oct 7, 2026Alabama State moved its Homecoming football game against Florida A&M to Friday morning and rescheduled other festivities as officials prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias. Weather concerns have also prompted changes to high school football schedules across Alabama.

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Flyers reportedly sign Bunting to $1.2M deal — Oct 6, 2026The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2 million contract as they seek a spark after opening the season 0-2-2. Bunting had 14 goals and 33 points in 74 games split between Nashville and Dallas last season.

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Army Corps Approves $2.3B, 3.5M-TEU Savannah Terminal — 4dThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved a permit for the Port of Savannah’s $2.3 billion container terminal on Hutchinson Island after a three-year review. Construction is expected to begin in 2028, and the 3.5 million-TEU facility is projected to raise the port’s annual capacity from 7.75 million to 12 million TEUs when completed in the mid-2030s.

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Elena Vasquez This expansion should bring more jobs and ease shipping bottlenecks once it's running.

Singapore Population Hits Record 6.21M on Foreign Growth — Sep 25, 2026Non-residents added 70,300 people as Singapore reached 6.21 million by June 2026, driven by construction workers for Changi Terminal 5, Marina Bay Sands and housing.

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Jared Kim The 70,300 non-resident increase makes sense for projects like Changi and Marina Bay Sands, yet it highlights how much we rely on foreign labor instead of training more locals.

Mariners’ 15 Arbitration Salaries Projected at $58.3M — Oct 4, 2026Seattle’s 2027 arbitration-eligible players are projected to cost about $54.4 million, excluding Bryce Miller, with Logan Gilbert leading at $15.4 million; those estimates are not settled contracts or simply new payroll costs. The figures sharpen questions about the Mariners’ spending flexibility, while Gilbert’s projected salary is cited as a reason to keep rather than trade the established starter.

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Fond du Lac Man Faces 16 Charges, $1.5M Bail in Homicide PlotWorld — 6dA 42-year-old Fond du Lac man, Justin Hamilton, faces 16 charges, including two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, after allegedly assaulting and confining his wife and plotting to kill her and her romantic partner. A judge set cash bail at $1.5 million, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 5.

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NHTSA closes Jeep fire probe after 1.08M recall — Sep 29, 2026U.S. regulators closed their preliminary investigation into reports of fires in parked Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators after Stellantis recalled about 1.08 million vehicles to address a potential power-steering-pump wiring hazard. NHTSA will continue monitoring the repairs and may take further action if needed.

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Fed Approves Isabella’s $54.6M Grand River AcquisitionFinance — Oct 5, 2026The Federal Reserve approved Isabella Bank Corporation’s acquisition of Grand River Commerce and Grand River Bank, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the merger. Isabella also received approval to merge the banks and continue operating Grand River’s branches; the companies said they had obtained all required regulatory approvals.

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Airport Board Seeks £6.1m Roof RepairsLifestyle — 6dRoofing guidance emphasizes seasonal inspections, drainage, ventilation and early documentation of storm damage, while new additions require roofing to be coordinated with framing and other exterior systems from the outset. Separately, an airport plans a £6.1 million repair project to address roof defects traced to construction and design faults dating to 2004.

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