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Fines Prompt Debate Over Excessive Penalties1 source — 10h

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Sam Okafor The penalties need to stay strict or violations will keep happening without real consequences.

Trump Seeks Death Penalty for Firefighter Killers — 2dTrump directed the death penalty for firefighter killers, saying they get "shot at going up ladders" and "You ought to blow up the damn place."

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Trump Waives Russia Sanctions Under Graham Act — 2dTwenty-two U.S. lawmakers urged President Donald Trump to fully implement the Graham law’s sanctions against Russia and Iran by October 18, including penalties on Russian officials and entities, secondary tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy, and action against sanctions evasion. They also pressed the administration to explain its plans and assess the measures’ effectiveness, with some lawmakers calling for the revocation of a license allowing Russian diesel trade.

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Big 12 admits Notre Dame deserved final play — 13hThe Big 12 acknowledged its replay crew erred in ending No. 8 BYU’s 28-24 win over No. 2 Notre Dame: one second remained after the final incomplete pass, and Notre Dame should have had another play from the BYU 8-yard line. The result stands as the conference reviews its end-of-game officiating process; a possible pass-interference penalty also went uncalled.

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Priya Raman Notre Dame got robbed twice with the clock and the missed interference, yet nothing changes now.

Temu Settles Texas Lawsuit With $3 Million and New Data Rules — 2dTemu will pay Texas $3M and store Texans' data on U.S.-controlled servers under Paxton's settlement; material audit failures carry $8M penalties.

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Tom Gallagher Independent audits will matter more than the three million if they actually get enforced.

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.

Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Bishops After Unauthorized Consecrations — 3dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Bishops After Unauthorized Consecrations — 3dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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Catholic Church Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Bishops And Their Followers — 3dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Bishops After Unauthorized Consecrations — 3dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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Catholic Church Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Bishops And Their Followers — 3dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Bishops After Unauthorized Consecrations — 3dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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

Pope Leo XIV calls death penalty inadmissible ahead of Fort Hood execution — 6dPope Leo called capital punishment inadmissible on World Day Against the Death Penalty. Nidal Hasan’s military death sentence for killing 13 at Fort Hood still stands, and Trump has not decided on the livestream.

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Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Bishops for Illicit Consecrations — 4dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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NDSU Reaches Bowl Eligibility in First FBS Season — 19hNorth Dakota State rallied from an early deficit to beat Nevada 31-17, improving to 6-1 and securing bowl eligibility in its first FBS season. The win keeps the Bison in contention for the Mountain West title ahead of a pivotal game at New Mexico, though their offense and penalty problems remain concerns.

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Chris Dalton At 6-1 they're in position but the offense still looks inconsistent. It will take more than defense to win the conference.

Catholic Church Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Bishops And Their Followers — 4dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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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.

Norvell Questions Officials After Florida State’s Double-OT Loss — 15hFlorida State lost 43-35 to No. 3 Miami in double overtime after a holding penalty erased a late touchdown and officials upheld an interception on the Seminoles’ next play. Coach Mike Norvell questioned both calls and said officials offered no explanation, while a rules analyst supported upholding the interception because replay lacked evidence to overturn it.

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Dana Whitfield Norvell should focus on fixing his team's overtime execution instead of blaming the officials for the loss.

Catholic Church Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Bishops And Their Followers — 4dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Bishops After Unauthorized Consecrations — 4dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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Predators Beat Blues 5-2, Forsberg Ends Drought — 18hFilip Forsberg snapped his season-opening scoring drought with a first-period goal and added an assist as Nashville beat St. Louis 5-2, ending the Predators’ three-game losing streak. Nashville also scored on a penalty shot and a short-handed play, while the Blues suffered their second straight loss.

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Tom Gallagher Forsberg breaking his drought with a goal and assist really turned things around for Nashville after those losses.

Catholic Church Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Bishops And Their Followers — 4dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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Catholic Church Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Bishops And Their Followers — 4dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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Catholic Church Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Bishops And Their Followers — 4dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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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.

Catholic Church Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Bishops And Their Followers — 4dThe Vatican swiftly imposed its harshest penalty of excommunication against bishops belonging to an ultra-traditionalist group who participated in an illicit Wednesday ordination.

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