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• US forces exit Iraq after more than 2 decades of war

  30-09-2026 14:22 via article.wn.com
  U.S. forces ended their mission in Iraq on Wednesday, raising fears of a security vacuum that would embolden Iranian-backed Shi'ite militias and allow the Islamic State to regroup. ......
  
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• One measles case could upend a campus for weeks. Colleges urge faculty to locate proof ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  Healthbeat reports colleges urge faculty and staff to prove measles immunity to prevent disruptions from outbreaks, emphasizing preparedness amid rising cases. ......
  
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• ‘Losing my mind’: New York prisons are holding people in rooms with no running water

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and New York Focus report on New York prisons using "defecation rooms" without running water, raising concerns about inmate mistreatment. ......
  
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• Canada’s sustainable finance taxonomy: What it is, what is happening, and what’s coming next

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  Future of Good reports on Canada's sustainable finance taxonomy aimed at ensuring credible "green" investments as the country seeks $115 billion for net-zero targets by 2050. ......
  
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• AI, robotics could make 'dark' auto factories a reality

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  Detroit knows it must keep pace on automation to compete with China's increasingly dominant auto industry. ......
  
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• Who was Colleen Slemmer? The 19-year-old murdered by Christa Pike in 1995 as a failed ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  Colleen Slemmer was a Job Corps student who was murdered by...
  
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• What is Pentobarbital Injection? The drug used in Christa Pike’s failed Tennessee execution

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  Pentobarbital, a barbiturate used in lethal injections, was...
  
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• Vinegar and 1/2 cup herbal tea make a floor cleaner; Mississippi State says peppermint adds ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  More households are turning to DIY floor cleaners made from...
  
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• US jobless claims fall to lowest level since July, labour market stays resilient

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  The US labor market demonstrated resilience as new...
  
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• Up-and-down progress of voting rights in America has been shaped by these 10 key moments

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  The history of voting and elections in America doesn’t follow a steady path toward progress or retreat. It is marked by intense struggles, monumental victories and devastating losses. ......
  
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• This Is What Globalize the Intifada Looks Like

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  The details are still emerging, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the early suspicions about what...
  
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• The trouble with Flock cameras is the surveillance system’s architecture, not just some of its users

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  The architecture of automated license plate readers turns local cameras into a far-reaching surveillance network that can be accessed by agencies that never purchased the devices. ......
  
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• The events that nearly double a city's hotel rates

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  Engine reports October is the priciest month for hotels in eight U.S. markets, with spikes during events like Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta and Austin's Formula 1. ......
  
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• Smit Machchhar stabbed mid-air: Flydubai co-pilot accused of attack ‘prayed a lot’, refused to shake ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  Smit Machchhar stabbed mid-air: The Flydubai Omani co-pilot who...
  
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• Roundup: Chinese companies eye opportunities in Lebanon's reconstruction market

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  by Dana Halawi BEIRUT, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese companies are seeking opportunities in Lebanon's reconstruction market, with 16 firms showcasing steel structures, expandable houses, security systems, and building materials at Project Lebanon 2026 in Beirut. The four-day exhibition, running through Friday, has drawn Chinese suppliers seeking customers, distributors, and local partners as Lebanon gears up for reconstruction. "We are preparing for the...
  
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• Paramount-HBO Max streaming combination may give you more content, but at what cost?

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  Paramount has gained the green light for an $81 billion merger with...
  
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• One measles case could upend a campus for weeks. Colleges urge faculty to locate proof of immunity now.

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  People are also reading… Drivers in Madison crash that killed construction worker come forward Largest development in Monona history rises beside...
  
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• New prison policy gives Trump administration more power to punish enemies

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  The Marshall Project reports that a new prison policy under the Trump administration gives Attorney General Todd Blanche the power to manipulate prisoner placements, raising concerns of political favoritism and corruption. ......
  
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• Motivational Quote of the Day by Al Pacino: “You’ll never be alone if you’ve… – ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  “You’ll never be alone if you’ve got a...
  
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• Medical helicopter crashes off California’s Catalina Island; 2 dead, search on for missing person

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  A medical helicopter crashed into the waters off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and injuring two others, while rescuers searched for a fifth person reported missing from the aircraft,...
  
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• Mars had a secret water history: NASA rover finds ancient groundwater and hot fluids that ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  NASA's Perseverance rover discovered that Jezero Crater's Margin Unit was...
  
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• In 2018, South Carolina pumped 40,000 cubic yards of river sand onto an eroding bird ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  The restoration of Bird Key Stono, a vital nesting...
  
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• In 2018, Rihanna’s foundation began preparing Caribbean clinics for hurricanes with solar power; the work now spans climate resilience

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  For many people, Rihanna’s public profile is tied to music, fashion and the global reach of Fenty Beauty. Her philanthropic work has developed on a different track. Since 2012, the Clara Lionel Foundation has funded projects spanning health, education, women’s entrepreneurship, culture and climate resilience, with more than $100 million directed towards work in the Caribbean, the United States and East Africa. Some of its climate work has focused on a practical problem familiar acros
  
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• In 2015, a Chicago entrepreneur invested $5,000 in a CFO side hustle; years later, it ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  John Frank started Third Road Management after finding an...
  
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• In 2014, volunteers began hunting for unusual features in particle-collision images; by 2026, over 42,000 ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  Higgs Hunters has rallied over 42,000 volunteers to sift through...
  
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• In 2013, an Australian entrepreneur ran fitness sessions from his parents' garage; years later, the ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  Peter Hull was running fitness sessions from his parents’ garage in...
  
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• In 1988, Patricia Bath patented a device that used a laser through a tiny 1 ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  Dr. Patricia Bath made a groundbreaking advancement in cataract...
  
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• In 1978, Illinois machinist Russ Crow planted a garden because groceries cost too much; decades ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  In 1978, Russ Crow began his journey as a bean collector...
  
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• Gold price prediction: Gold rate fell big in September. What to expect in October to ...

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  Gold price, Silver rate on October 1: Gold are Silver rates were up today but there are several geo-political as well as financial factors that will have significant impact on the value of the precious metal. ......
  
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• Global health research makes America richer and healthier

  01-10-2026 16:59 via article.wn.com
  US-funded research into the health of people abroad has large health and economic benefits for Americans. ......
  
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