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Appeals Court Rejects FCC Authority Over $9 Billion FundPolitics — 3dThe Fifth Circuit ruled that the FCC lacked authority to create the private company that administers the roughly $9 billion-a-year Universal Service Fund, putting subsidies for rural and low-income households, schools, libraries and tribal communities at risk. The FCC is weighing its options, and the ruling will not take effect for at least two months; the decision follows a 2025 Supreme Court ruling upholding the fund’s contribution method.

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Ben Garrison meme on globalism and Western civilization trends on right — 10hMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Houston favored at home as No. 18 Oklahoma State visits — 1dNo. 18 Oklahoma State and No. 20 Houston meet in a high-stakes Big 12 matchup, with Houston favored at home and both teams bringing productive offenses. Previews and ESPN analysts are divided: some back Houston’s dual-threat quarterback Conner Weigman and efficient offense, while others see Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker as the difference in a likely high-scoring game.

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Mercedes Moné Defends AEW Title With Broken Nose — 1dAEW Women’s World Champion Mercedes Moné says her nose remains broken about six weeks after surgery for an injury suffered at All In, but she is continuing to wrestle and defend her title. She sustained the injury while winning the championship from Willow Nightingale and most recently retained it against Thekla at WrestleDream.

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Marcus Bell Moné continuing to defend the title with a broken nose from the All In match shows some real toughness.

Tigers Set for Multiple Upcoming MatchupsSports — 3dMcKeesport’s high school football team is coming off a 47-7 victory and hosts Hampton for homecoming. Separately, Princeton men’s soccer hosts No. 19 Cornell after two straight draws, while Auburn volleyball travels to face No. 12 Texas after a five-set loss to Missouri; the unrelated Sophie Cunningham item addresses her response to criticism ahead of free agency.

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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.

House Speaker Johnson Campaigns for LePage in Maine — 4dHouse Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned in Bangor for Republican Paul LePage, calling Maine’s 2nd District race nationally important and predicting Republicans can retain their House majority. LePage’s Democratic opponent criticized him as aligned with party leaders on Medicaid cuts and tariffs, while Johnson attacked the Democrat’s agenda.

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US lifts curbs on Mexican airlines’ US routes — 2dThe U.S. lifted restrictions blocking Mexican airlines from adding routes to the United States from Mexico City’s Benito Juárez and Felipe Ángeles airports, following steps by Mexico to address Washington’s concerns under a bilateral aviation agreement. Carriers may gain room to expand service, but they still face U.S. filing and approval requirements as Washington monitors Mexico’s compliance; new flights are not guaranteed to begin immediately.

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Jared Kim Mexico met the requirements so the curbs are gone but new routes still need separate approvals. It may take months before anything changes.

Tejano Singer Michael Salgado Postpones Shows After Stroke — 3dTejano singer Michael Salgado suffered a stroke while performing in Arizona and has returned home to San Antonio to recover. On doctors’ advice, he is postponing upcoming performances for at least the next couple of weeks, with his return dependent on medical clearance.

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Rams Release Mevis After Overtime Loss to Bills — 6dRams cut Harrison Mevis after a 37-34 OT loss to the Bills—missed 50-yarder, blocked potential winner—and signed Blake Grupe (81.9% career FG) from the Jets’ practice squad.

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MetroLink Completes $192M Airport ExtensionBusiness — 4dConstruction is complete on a $192 million MetroLink project extending light rail 5.2 miles to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, alongside new roadway and bike-trail links. The new station will connect the airport directly with St. Louis Lambert International Airport once testing and safety evaluations are complete and passenger service begins in the coming months.

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Rams Reportedly Replace Mevis With Grupe — 5dThe Rams are releasing Harrison Mevis and signing Blake Grupe after Mevis missed a 50-yarder and had an overtime kick blocked in a 37-34 loss to Buffalo.

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Derek Foss Releasing Mevis after one rough game feels quick but the team needs a reliable kicker to avoid more close losses.

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

Paramount-Warner $111 Billion Merger Nears CloseBusiness — 5dParamount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery brings major studios, streaming services and newsrooms—including CBS and CNN—under one corporate owner. Critics warn the consolidation could weaken competition, creative risk-taking and newsroom independence, while a state settlement imposes movie-production and domestic-investment requirements and provides other safeguards.

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Portland Begins 45-Day Notice on Drone MoratoriumTech — 5dPortland City Council has begun the process of considering a temporary pause on new facilities supporting commercial drone operations, giving officials time to develop clearer rules; the vote does not impose a moratorium. The move follows neighborhood concerns about noise, privacy and other impacts from Amazon’s proposed North Portland drone hub, whose planned pre-application meeting the company canceled without rescheduling.

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EMA Recommends Revolution Drug for Pancreatic Cancer — 3dThe European Medicines Agency’s advisory committee recommended Rasonque (daraxonrasib), Revolution Medicines’ oral RAS-targeting drug, for adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer whose disease progressed after prior treatment. In a late-stage trial, it nearly doubled median survival compared with chemotherapy; the European Commission must still approve the treatment before it can be sold in the EU.

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Greensboro Plans Voluntary Water Conservation MeasuresEnvironment — 5dGreensboro is implementing Stage 1 voluntary water conservation measures as extreme drought, warm weather and declining reservoir levels strain the city’s water supply. Residents and businesses are being asked to reduce water use, while the city supplements supplies with water from neighboring providers.

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Derek Foss Voluntary steps make sense with the reservoirs dropping, but the city should track usage closely and move faster if levels keep falling.

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.

Tariff Threat Concentrates 70% Copper Stocks in US — 4dPresident Donald Trump’s tariff threat has drawn more than 1 million metric tons of copper into U.S. stockpiles, concentrating about 70% of visible global inventories in COMEX warehouses and tightening supply elsewhere. Shipments are slowing as the price advantage for sending copper to the United States has narrowed, while traders await a decision on the proposed tariffs.

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Veterans Memorial Dedications Planned in New York, IndianaWorld — 6dCommunities in Flower Hill, New York, and Fort Wayne, Indiana, are dedicating new veterans memorials, while Eastern Iowa veterans are visiting Washington memorials built in their honor. Raleigh veterans’ groups are also hosting a community appreciation gathering with barbecue and fellowship.

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Jaguars Promote Safety Kaevon Merriweather to Active Roster — Oct 10, 2026The Jacksonville Jaguars are promoting safety Kaevon Merriweather from their practice squad to the 53-man roster after he appeared against Philadelphia, contributing one tackle and playing on defense and special teams. Merriweather provides depth amid injuries in the Jaguars’ secondary and has prior NFL experience, primarily on special teams.

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WJN Action Corruption Memo1 source — 6d

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Stanford Study Finds Coral Contact Reverses Bleaching — 4dStanford researchers found that direct contact between bleached coral and a healthy genetic clone can transfer algae and nutrients through fused tissue, restoring bleached coral in weeks. The lab finding offers a possible reef-restoration method, but researchers say its effectiveness at natural-reef scale remains to be tested.

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Derek Foss Even in controlled tests this might not handle the heat and pollution levels that hit real reefs every year.

Bo Nix struggles amid Broncos offensive slump — Oct 7, 2026The Broncos’ sluggish offense has put Bo Nix’s accuracy, downfield aggression and pocket decisions under scrutiny, with early-season metrics showing short throws and more pressure than last year. Analysts and former players fault both Nix’s play and Denver’s offensive approach; Sean Payton has taken back play-calling duties as the team seeks a fix.

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Jordan Jersey Sets $14 Million Memorabilia Record — 6dMichael Jordan’s Game 2 1998 Finals jersey sold for $14M, a basketball record second only to Babe Ruth’s $24.12M jersey.

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Democrats are making corruption messaging a pocketbook issue1 source — 6d

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Hungry Bears Increasingly Visit Western North Carolina HomesEnvironment — Oct 10, 2026As winter approaches, bears build fat reserves and search widely for food before denning, which can bring them into neighborhoods. Woolly-bear caterpillar markings are popularly said to forecast winter conditions, but experts say the folklore isn’t a reliable prediction method.

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