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Thousands rally in Tunisia’s biggest protest in years — 1dMore than 3,000 marched in Tunis on Oct. 17 as UGTT, opposition and civil society joined forces; Salmi said silence will no longer be acceptable.

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Marcus Bell Blaming critics for unrest ignores how Saied's policies have hurt daily life for ordinary citizens.

NC students march to polls after campus-site denialsPolitics — 1dHundreds of students from North Carolina A&T, UNC Greensboro and Bennett College marched about 45 minutes to vote after the Guilford County Board of Elections denied early-voting sites on the A&T and UNCG campuses. Students and organizers said the long, difficult trip—including crowded lines—would not deter them from voting and was a protest over access to the ballot.

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US Producer Prices Surge 1.3%, Annual Inflation Hits 6.3% — 3dU.S. producer prices jumped 1.3% in September, the most since March 2022, lifting the annual rate to 6.3% as energy prices surged 10.8%.

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Priya Raman This jump shows inflation is not cooling fast enough and the Fed should stay firm on rates.

EU Accepts Sanofi Commitments, Settles Vaccine Probe — 4dEU accepts Sanofi commitments through March 2030 and ends Fluad vaccine probe with no fine, forgoing a penalty of up to 10% of global turnover.

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Maya Lindstrom These commitments should help Seqirus sell its vaccine on equal terms instead of letting one company shape perceptions unfairly.

G7 Allies Meet Oil Request With Barrels Pledged in March — Oct 9, 2026U.S. allies answered President Donald Trump’s demand for more emergency oil with barrels they had already promised in March and not yet released.

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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.

‘The Chosen’ Season 6 Trailer Previews Jesus’ Final Hours — 3dThe new Season 6 trailer for The Chosen depicts Jesus’ final 24 hours, including his arrest, trial and crucifixion, through the perspectives of his followers and those who condemn him. The six-episode season premieres on Prime Video Nov. 15, with its story continuing in a theatrical film scheduled for March 12, 2027.

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UBS Expects Two More Fed Rate Hikes — 3dUBS expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates again in December and March 2027, citing persistent inflation, while markets also see some chance of an earlier move. Bank of Japan officials reaffirmed that further hikes are possible as underlying inflation nears 2%, with timing dependent on economic and price developments.

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Anthropic Seeks Full-Court Rehearing in Pentagon Blacklist Case — 4dAnthropic on Oct. 13, 2026 asked the full D.C. Circuit to rehear a 2-1 ruling upholding the Pentagon's March 2026 supply-chain risk blacklist of its AI models.

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Chris Dalton Blocking these models outright risks slowing down US defense tech more than it protects it from supply issues.

ECU Marching Pirates Selected for 2027 Macy’s ParadeLifestyle — Oct 7, 2026East Carolina University’s Marching Pirates will make their debut in the 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade after being selected from more than 100 bands. The announcement celebrated the band’s recent growth and renewed spirit.

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SWI Group announces €800M funding at €6.1B valuationBusiness — 6dSWI raised €800M at a €6.1B valuation on Oct. 12, lifting equity raised since March 2026 past €1B to fund transatlantic AI data centers.

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NY Fed Survey: Service Prices Surge, Activity Falls — 2dA New York Fed survey found service-sector selling prices rose in October at their fastest pace since 2022, while input costs stayed high, supply availability worsened and business activity fell to its weakest level since March. Firms grew more pessimistic despite broader signs of economic resilience, as tariff and energy-cost pressures keep inflation elevated and markets expect another Fed rate increase before year-end.

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Marcus Bell Business activity weakening like this makes me doubt the economy is as strong as some claim.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Destroy Boys Announce Fifth Album, Release ‘Hysteria’ Video — 4dDestroy Boys announced their fifth album, FOIE GRAS, due March 5, 2027, via Epitaph Records, and released its lead single, “Hysteria,” with a co-directed music video. Produced by Zach Tuch, the ambitious, experimental record also features My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero.

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Thousands march toward Islamabad for Khan release — Oct 4, 2026Thousands of Imran Khan supporters marched Oct. 4 from Lakki Marwat, 275 km from Islamabad, after PTI-government talks failed; Afridi leads as containers and Section 144 block the capital.

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Jared Kim I hope the government reopens talks soon instead of blocking the roads with containers and section 144.

IEA Accelerates Remaining 100 Million-Barrel Oil Release — 4dThe IEA says it will complete the remaining 100 million barrels of oil pledged in its March emergency release, bringing the total above 400 million barrels, and is urging members to speed deliveries with diesel prioritized as fuel markets tighten. Analysts say the price impact will depend on how quickly stocks reach the market, while the releases offer temporary relief rather than resolving underlying supply losses.

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Colombia ends mandatory dialogue before police can break up protests — 4dColombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella revised protest rules to give police more latitude to disperse demonstrations involving violence, property damage or roadblocks, without requiring prior dialogue. Critics warn the changes could enable police abuse, while the government says peaceful protest remains protected; tens of thousands marched in several cities, with demonstrations reported as calm.

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Dana Whitfield I fear officers will now skip talks even for calm marches and risk hurting innocent people just trying to speak out.

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Tens of Thousands Protest Austerity, Clashes Hit Brussels — Oct 9, 2026About 30,000 marched in Brussels against €10bn budget cuts as masked protesters clashed with police; 21 detained, including 13 minors, as fires hit bikes and buses.

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Diddy’s Prison Release Date Reportedly Delayed — Oct 7, 2026Combs' release moved from Jan. 21, 2028 to March 2, 2028 after NBC alleged cellphone use and paid prison perks; he remains in solitary and BOP will not say why.

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Thousands of Rio Students Protest Bolsonaro’s Runoff Bid — Oct 7, 2026Rio students marched Oct. 7 against Flávio Bolsonaro's runoff bid; Talita Amaral said 'We're fighting for Brazil, not for Lula' in a reclaimed Brazil jersey.

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Trump blames France protests on migration, Islam — Oct 6, 2026Trump said France’s student protests are “about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country,” not schools, as Oct. 6 marches drew 256,000–450,000 and thousands of arrests.

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Delta Delays Riyadh Route Amid Attacks, Weak DemandWorld — Oct 9, 2026Delta Air Lines has postponed its planned Atlanta–Riyadh nonstop launch until March after deadly attacks disrupted Riyadh’s airport, including a strike on a passenger terminal. The airline says safety will determine when service can begin, as the FAA has warned U.S. carriers of risks tied to ongoing military activity in the region.

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Jahmyr Gibbs Breaks Sanders’ Under-25 TD Record — Oct 9, 2026Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs first tied Barry Sanders’ record of 57 career touchdowns before age 25, then broke it with a fourth-quarter score against Arizona, reaching 58. Gibbs turns 25 in March 2027, giving him the rest of the season and more time to extend the record.

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Most Iran-war families absent from White House event — Oct 6, 2026Most families of six U.S. soldiers killed March 1 in the Iran war's deadliest attack did not attend an Oct. 6 White House Gold Star reception; the Army has not released its June findings.

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Exorcist: Martyrs Trailer Puts Johansson’s Son at Risk — Oct 9, 2026The first trailer for Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist: Martyrs introduces Scarlett Johansson as detective Julie Miller, pulled back into a ritual-murder investigation linked to a satanic killer she helped convict. The film takes a police-procedural approach that gradually points toward supernatural evil and is set for theatrical release March 12, 2027.

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PTI long march — Sep 25, 2026PTI postponed its Long March to October 4 from Peshawar. Authorities detained three of Imran Khan's sisters, blocked highways with containers, and fixed metal spikes at Attock Bridge.

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Elena Vasquez The long march shows PTI has real grassroots support that won't fade without major reforms.