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Super Micro names Mark Long former Western Digital CFO as chief financial officer — 3dSuper Micro appointed Mark Long, a former Western Digital CFO, as its chief financial officer, effective immediately, replacing David Weigand. The appointment follows a prolonged search prompted by recommendations to address scrutiny of the company’s accounting practices; Weigand will shift to helping optimize and accelerate the business.

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Rachel Meyers Weigand moving to business optimization keeps his knowledge in house while the new CFO focuses on fixes.

Trump Tells New White House Press Secretary to 'Reconsider' — 2dKatie Zacharia’s days as White House press secretary may be numbered. President Donald Trump told Zacharia to "reconsider" staying in the role after he appointed her to the high-p… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Lee Appoints Lim South Korea Chief of Staff — 4dSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung appointed National Tax Service Commissioner Lim Kwang-hyun as presidential chief of staff, replacing Kang Hoon-sik, who offered to resign after a series of failed Cabinet nominations. Officials cited Lim’s experience in government and the National Assembly, saying he is expected to help restore livelihoods and advance the administration’s agenda.

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Sam Okafor Bringing in someone like Lim makes sense if the goal is advancing practical policies for everyday livelihoods.

Pentagon Public Affairs Takes Over Historically Independent Magazine — 4dThe Pentagon has appointed one of its own public affairs officials as the interim leader of 165-year-old military newspaper Stars and Stripes.

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IJRGOP Lawmaker Calls For Investigation After Rubio Says Ukraine’s Starlink Slowdown ‘Sort Of Happened’Simon August · 3 min · 41m

Politicians Force Their Hands Into Taxpayer Pockets To Fund Agency That Bombed Audit — 3dA deep-blue Washington county raised taxes on the same day it appointed an Inspector General to root out the widely reported fraud from within its' government spending programs.

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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.

Businesses announce new hires, leadership appointmentsBusiness — Oct 8, 2026Insurance firms announced several leadership changes, including new underwriting, operations, broking and chief executive appointments at Zurich UK, Insurely, Markerstudy, Jensten Group and Seventeen Group. Avison Young also appointed Winters Heafey vice president in its Denver-based Hospitality Group.

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Seven Face Charges Over Alleged $1.2 Million Rhode Island Medicaid FraudPolitics — 3dSeven people in Rhode Island have been charged in separate investigations alleging more than $1 million in Medicaid fraud. The alleged schemes included billing for services to deceased or unavailable patients, appointments that never occurred, and medical rides investigators say were not provided as claimed.

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WEF may appoint Lagarde chair, prompting ECB reshuffle — 3dChristine Lagarde may leave the European Central Bank before her term ends to become World Economic Forum chair, though no decision has been made. An early departure would let European Union leaders begin selecting her successor ahead of France’s presidential election and could prompt a broader reshuffle of senior ECB roles.

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Construction, maintenance jobs reported across four cities — 3dConstruction and skilled-trades hiring is active across several U.S. markets, with openings spanning welding, facility maintenance, estimating, plumbing and piping project leadership. Separately, Integrate Construction Partners appointed industry veteran Miller as director of construction operations, overseeing active projects and mentoring project teams.

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BooksConsistent automatic investing beats frugality and market timingSavers who freeze at every dip learn why Maggiulli says a skill-driven raise crushes decades of skipped coffees.31m · 3 reads

Seedorf takes Corinthians job amid relegation fight — Oct 11, 2026Corinthians appointed Clarence Seedorf head coach through December 2027, sitting 16th on 32 points—one place above relegation after seven straight losses.

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JXN Water proposes independent authority to run Jackson water systemEnvironment — 3dJXN Water’s transition plan proposes moving Jackson’s water and sewer systems from federal interim management to an independent, customer-governed public authority, with an initial board appointed by a federal judge and later board members elected by ratepayers. Jackson leaders say the city is not ready to retake control, while some want more details; the plan requires court approval, and the mayor argues the city and its residents have a legitimate stake in the system’s future.

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

Evers appoints River Falls student UW regent — Oct 8, 2026Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers appointed UW-River Falls elementary education student Delani Dow to a two-year term as the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents’ nontraditional student representative. Dow, who is interested in special education and advocates for students with disabilities, succeeds Desmond Adongo.

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Bowling Green Chamber Names Two Senior ExecutivesBusiness — 5dThe Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce named Brian Mefford executive vice president of economic development and innovation, where he will lead regional business attraction, expansion and retention efforts. It also appointed Brett Lanham vice president of finance and administration, overseeing the Chamber’s financial and administrative operations.

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Federal Judge Allows State Takeover of Memphis SchoolsPolitics — 4dA federal judge lifted the block on Tennessee’s takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, allowing the state-appointed oversight board to proceed. The district and Shelby County argue the takeover is unconstitutional and undermines local control and voters’ rights; the judge’s decision followed the recusal of the state-court judge handling a related lawsuit.

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IJRZelenskyy Would Halt Strikes On Russian Energy For US Targeting Help, GOP Senator SaysSimon August · 4 min · 2h

Norway Panel Proposes Raising Bar for Wealth Fund Company Exclusions — 4dA government-appointed committee has proposed loosening parts of the ethical rules for Norway’s $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, including raising the threshold for divestments and potentially allowing some nuclear-related investments. The review follows a pause in divestments after the Trump administration objected to the fund’s exit from Caterpillar over its bulldozers’ use in Gaza and the occupied West Bank; Norway says it is also weighing the difficulty of distinguishing civilian from military business and the fund’s concentrated holdings.

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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.

Cornell Defendant Seeks AG James’ Removal From Probe — Oct 8, 2026Gillio Lopes, one of the Cornell 7, filed an Article 78 petition Wednesday to remove AG Letitia James as special prosecutor, citing her pre-appointment post that the complainant's ordeal was horrific.

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South Bend Council Eases Police Review Board RulesPolitics — 5dSouth Bend’s Common Council unanimously amended rules for its Community Police Review Board to address vacancies and missed quorums, allowing limited virtual attendance and more flexible appointment of at-large members while lowering the attendance threshold. New members can begin voting after a six-hour orientation and complete additional training during their first year; the board reviews complaints and recommends discipline but cannot discipline officers itself.

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Musk and Luckey Named to Lead Pentagon Future Warfare Study — Oct 4, 2026Elon Musk’s appointment to co-lead the Pentagon’s Project Meridian has renewed conflict-of-interest concerns because SpaceX and his other companies hold substantial government contracts and could benefit from decisions shaped by the study. Markets have responded positively to the appointment, but some investors warn that renewed government involvement could also bring reputational and stock risks for Musk’s companies.

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Chervon Names Three North American ExecutivesBusiness — 6dChervon announced three leadership appointments effective Oct. 12: Charlie Harte will lead field sales and recruiting in Canada, Randy Durkan will become vice president of North American supply chain, and Thomas G. Kentouris will serve as vice president of field sales. The hires bring extensive sales, recruiting and supply-chain experience in power tools and outdoor power equipment as Chervon seeks to strengthen its teams and growth.

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BooksThe next crisis always wears a costume no one expectsFrom tulip bulbs to crypto tokens, the same greed and fear keep driving booms and busts while the props change.35m · 1 reads

Judge Reinstates Trump-Fired Seattle Prosecutor — Oct 1, 2026A federal judge reinstated Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for Washington’s Western District, ruling that President Donald Trump could not unilaterally fire a prosecutor appointed by district judges. The Justice Department plans to appeal as the broader dispute over presidential authority and judicial appointments continues.

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Secretary Rubio Describes Passport System Without Forms or Appointments — Sep 29, 2026Secretary Rubio describes a passport application system without printed forms, drugstore photos, appointments, lines or paid middlemen. The clip is spreading for its focus on direct access to a basic government service. @StateDept

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Phoenix Names Interim CFO for Westblom DepartureFinance — Oct 9, 2026Phoenix Education Partners CFO Blair Westblom will leave effective Oct. 10 in a mutual separation the company said was unrelated to financial reporting or internal-control concerns. The board appointed corporate development chief Michael Cochran interim CFO; Westblom’s exit package includes more than $1.1 million in cash severance, her fiscal 2026 bonus and equity benefits.

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Lightwave Logic appoints telecom executive Kennedy to expanded board — Sep 29, 2026Lightwave Logic appointed telecom and networking veteran Edward H. Kennedy to its board, expanding it to seven members. The company said his public-company leadership and experience with strategic transformations and acquisitions will support its commercial strategy for electro-optic polymers targeting telecom, data centers and AI infrastructure.

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Communities Plan Free Flu Shot Clinics Across Virginia, New YorkHealth — Oct 9, 2026Hospitals, public-health officials and pharmacies are offering drive-through or walk-in flu-shot clinics in Virginia, New York, Illinois and Hawaii, with some events providing free vaccines and requiring no appointment. Eligibility and requirements vary: clinics include adult-only and age-3-and-up options, and some ask participants to bring insurance information or identification.

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IJRZelenskyy Warns Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia Is ‘Very Dangerous’Simon August · 3 min · 4h