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Temasek acquires 9% stake in FSI and commits to future funds — Sep 27, 2026Temasek buys 9% of FSI’s management company and commits to future funds, targeting Italy’s 10,000 mid-market firms of which only about 10% hold institutional equity.

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Sam Okafor This looks like a smart way for Temasek to build on its Italy presence while targeting higher returns in Europe.

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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Guatemala City Shooting Kills Anti-Corruption Lawyer — 22hPresident Arévalo condemned the cowardly murder of former prosecutor Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa, 43, shot dead October 17, 2026 at Campo Marte; two suspects arrested.

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2027 NFL Draft Quarterbacks Face Setbacks — 2dThe 2027 NFL draft quarterback picture is shifting: Drew Mestemaker has emerged as a leading prospect, while Arch Manning and several other highly regarded quarterbacks struggled in Week 7; Trinidad Chambliss was a notable bright spot. Other articles discuss unrelated Hall of Fame selections, Bo Nix’s early-season performance and historic draft busts.

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A stranger already living it beats your happiness forecast — 2dSharpest claim: your imagination systematically misreads how future events will feel—and a living surrogate outperforms it.—Care if a career move, marriage, or policy rests on how you picture the payoff.

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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.

Brink’s Wins UK CMA Backing for Planned NCR Atleos DealBusiness — Oct 8, 2026The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has accepted in principle Brink’s proposal to sell NoteMachine/TestLink UK to address competition concerns over its planned acquisition of NCR Atleos, avoiding a Phase 2 review if the divestiture is completed. Brink’s says the deal remains on track to close in early 2027 and maintains its expectation of $200 million in annual cost synergies within three years of closing.

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Son Heung-min Eyes Scoring Record in South Korea Friendly — Oct 5, 2026The articles preview international soccer matchups including South Korea–Uzbekistan, the United States–Canada, Guatemala–Suriname, Italy–Turkey and Rwanda–Kenya, with lineups or squad updates and broadcast information. Guatemala need a win and help elsewhere to reach the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, while Suriname need only a point; the other previews highlight teams testing squads or seeking to build momentum.

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Derek Foss Uzbekistan will be tough to break down but South Korea looks strong enough to get the win.

Newsom signs $7.5 billion research bondWorld — Sep 30, 2026A news roundup highlights varied stories, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a research bond measure after climbing the Golden Gate Bridge and a judge ruling that a former Olympic canoeist cannot be recharged over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Associated Press also presents a selection of recent images spanning a White House state dinner, the Asian Games, a renters’ protest in Madrid and a soccer match in Guatemala.

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Review Finds Mixed Signals on Pregnancy Phone UseHealth — Sep 22, 2026A systematic review found mixed evidence on cellphone use during pregnancy, with some studies linking prolonged or frequent use to fetal or newborn heart-related effects and a greater risk of shorter pregnancies. Researchers stressed that the findings do not establish cellphone use as a cause and called for better studies to clarify any risks.

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This really has it all (and it's not satire): ✅ Not requiring a mask in 2026 = adult supremacy = key to white supremacy = systematic ableism ✅ Apology for wearing a 3M mask — Sep 25, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Blue Jays Rookie Bateman Exits With Hip Injury After Sliding Catch — Sep 22, 2026Blue Jays rookie Brett Bateman exited Monday vs. Orioles with right hip discomfort after a second-inning sliding catch; X-rays negative for fracture.

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Elena Vasquez That sliding catch was impressive but it cost Bateman with a hip injury. Hope it's not serious for the rookie.

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

Batemans Bay Club Plans 24-Hour Batting MarathonSports — Sep 19, 2026Baseball riders of 2026 are showcased by Mark DeRosa’s list of hitters who reached the next level, while fans consult batter-vs-pitcher stats to gauge daily matchups and their impact on game strategy. From Tokyo’s batting cages to a new book examining baseball superstition and lore, the sport’s technology, culture, and rituals continue to shape both performance and fandom.

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Manipal Health IPO Plans Price Band ₹560-₹590 — Jul 24, 2026Temasek-backed Manipal Health Enterprises is launching a roughly Rs 9,275 crore IPO with a price band of Rs 560-590 per share, valuing the hospital group at about Rs 77,607 crore and opening for subscription on July 29 for three days. Proceeds will be used to deleverage and fund growth, including prepaying borrowings and acquiring a minority stake in Sahyadri Hospitals, with an offer-for-sale by existing shareholders as part of the issue.

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Temasek Plans $10B India Investment Over Three Years — Jul 22, 2026Temasek plans to invest about $9-10 billion in India over the next three years, broadening its exposure into industrials and artificial intelligence while maintaining bets in consumer, financial services, and healthcare. The $42 billion-strong India portfolio is being positioned for long-term growth with continued emphasis on AI, renewables, and domestic-market strengths, including a target to raise AI share to roughly 15% of its global portfolio by 2031.

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Temasek Expands Holdings in Teradyne — Jul 22, 2026Temasek Holdings Private Ltd disclosed new or expanded stakes in five companies in the first quarter, including Denison Mine, Teradyne, Intuitive Surgical, Taseko Mines, and Boston Scientific. The positions ranged from about 2.7 million in Taseko to roughly 150.6 million in Boston Scientific, with Denison at 13.2 million, Teradyne at 26.5 million, and Intuitive Surgical at 104.7 million.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Boring Company Raises $3B, Valuation Hits $23B — Sep 10, 2026The Boring Company closed a $3 billion Series D led by UAE-affiliated investors, valuing the tunnel builder at $23 billion, to accelerate large-scale underground transport deployment in the UAE, including more than 150 kilometers of tunnels as part of the Dubai Loop, with funding also supporting projects in Las Vegas and beyond. Major co-investors include Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Temasek and others, signaling strong strategic backing to convert prototypes into production infrastructure.

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Elena Vasquez Valuing tunnel work at 23 billion still looks inflated until they deliver more than a handful of miles in Vegas.

Mexico church festival fireworks blast kills 10, injures 64, cause unclear — Sep 6, 2026A fireworks explosion at a church festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico State, collapsed a wall and left at least 10 dead and about 60–64 injured, with two priests among the injured, as authorities opened an investigation. Reports note the blast struck during a patron saint celebration and damaged nearby buildings, prompting emergency responders to rush to the scene.

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Maya Lindstrom Wonder how the wall collapsed too - seems like there were structural issues on top of the fireworks danger. Hope the investigation finds real answers.

Lumentum shares drop as funds trim holdingsBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Multiple institutional investors trimmed or expanded their Lumentum positions in Q1, with Dimensional Fund Advisors cutting 29.2% and Himension Capital Singapore trimming 35.3%, while Temasek and several funds added new stakes and Arrowstreet extended holdings in related quarters; overall institutional ownership sits around 94%. Insider activity appeared in Florida Financial Advisors’ notice of a share sale, alongside continued diversified moves across the investor base.

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Aura Minerals Secures $200 Million Loan for Growth — Sep 18, 2026Aura Minerals secured a US$200 million syndicated loan at the holding-company level to fund supplier payments and prepayments for production as it advances Era Dorada in Guatemala and expands output at its Almas and Borborema operations, targeting more than 600,000 gold-equivalent ounces per year in coming years. The five-year facility carries SOFR plus 2.70% with a two-year grace period, and management says the financing diversifies funding sources and reinforces a balanced, disciplined growth strategy.

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Chris Dalton The grace period helps, but hitting over 600k ounces will depend on steady execution in Guatemala and Brazil.

UN Experts Say Belarus Justice System Targets Critics — Sep 15, 2026UN experts’ Sep 15, 2026 report: Belarus justice system systematically represses Lukashenko critics since 2020; some abuses may be crimes against humanity. Belarus did not cooperate.

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Derek Foss Without cooperation from Minsk it's hard to see how these abuses can be properly investigated or the victims get any justice.

Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon, 39-31 — Sep 12, 2026Oklahoma State, under new head coach Eric Morris, toppled No. 6 Oregon 39-31 in Stillwater, snapping long losing streaks and highlighting a potent Cowboys offense led by Drew Mestemaker's 400-plus total yards. Oregon struggled offensively, particularly in the first half, as Dante Moore and the Ducks failed to capitalize on turnovers and inconsistencies, keeping the game within reach but ultimately falling short.

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Maya Lindstrom Oregon's first half struggles with turnovers and no points really let the game slip away.

Feds Accuse Berkeley Law of Racial Admissions Bias — Sep 9, 2026Federal investigators from the Justice Department and Education Department concluded that UC Berkeley Law systematically discriminated against white and Asian applicants, using race-based prompts and other tactics to advance diversity goals even after the 2023 Supreme Court ruling. The findings, aligned with the Trump administration’s push to roll back race-conscious admissions, cite a significant disparity in admission odds—berating Black applicants with much higher odds of admission compared with similarly qualified white applicants—and call for enforcement action and a voluntary resolution.

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Tom Gallagher The Supreme Court ruling was clear, so these race-based prompts and tactics need to end to restore fair admissions.

FTC lawsuit alleges Amazon has been ‘secretly and systematically’ overcharging for ads — Aug 31, 2026

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Derek Foss If proven true, this is just another example of a company exploiting sellers who have no real alternative platform to turn to.

U.S. agencies say top Chinese AI companies systematically copied American models — Sep 9, 2026

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Tom Gallagher If true this shows Chinese firms are skipping the hard work of building models from scratch and just taking ours.