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Rockstar Traveled Across Florida With Gang Members and Cops for GTA 6 Research

Rockstar has discussed travelling across Florida with gang members and cops for GTA 6 research, and hovering in a helicopter above a Beyonce concert.

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Oct 5 • 4:29 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Budget 'unicorn' Brian Clark leaves Florida House for PinPoint Results

Clark spent eight years as the House's health care Budget Chief.

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Oct 5 • 4:15 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Can the Seminoles Men’s Basketball Take the Next Step?

After coming within one shot of being on the March Madness bubble last season, Florida State enters Year 2 under Luke Loucks, looking to take the next step and get to the Big Dance for the first time since 2021.

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Oct 5 • 4:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'After the holidays' has arrived: The expert's recommendations for a proper return to routine

The holiday period has ended. Dr. Sigal Mazor, director of the Department of Health Education and Promotion at Clalit, provides a series of recommendations on returning to routine.

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Oct 5 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • jpost.com
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Google Pixels could get an all-new way to customize lock screens, for better or for worse

We've dug into the Wallpaper & Style app in the latest Android 17 beta, and discovered a brand-new way to customize your lock screen.

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Oct 5 • 3:30 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Students, politicians gather on Beinecke to protest Trump negotiations

On Friday afternoon, protesters marched to Beinecke Plaza, where they convened with Connecticut politicians, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal LAW ’73, to urge Yale administrators against settling a federal investigation into its admissions practices.

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Oct 5 • 3:20 AM EDT • Politics • yaledailynews.com
The Nobel Prize week is kicking off in Stockholm with the medicine award

This year’s Nobel Prizes kick off with the awarding of the medicine prize at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.

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Oct 5 • 3:02 AM EDT • Science • seattletimes.com
Rules analyst reveals game-changing referee mistake

Earlier this season, the Michigan Wolverines benefited from a controversial replay decision that put one more second on the clock, allowing for one last heave at the end zone, only for governing bodies to later conclude that protocol was not correctly followed. A similar situation happened this week at the FCS level. During Friday night’s…

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Oct 5 • 1:39 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
US authorities detain Nicaraguan political exiles stripped of citizenship, raising fears of deportation

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday reported that US immigration authorities detained 8 Nicaraguan exiles who were previously granted protected status in 2023 after fleeing political prosecution. On Fe...

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Oct 5 • 12:49 AM EDT • Politics • jurist.org
This is the Fitbit Edge: Google's next fitness tracker finally spills its secrets

Google is reportedly getting ready to launch a new fitness tracker called the Fitbit Edge, and the device has leaked in full!

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Oct 5 • 12:11 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Rembrandt etchings offer insight into the master’s vision

This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore Rembrandt's etchings up close, revealing intricate details visible with provided magnifying glasses, highlighting his innovative techniques and storytelling beyond his famous paintings.

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Oct 5 • 12:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • floridaweekly.com
Miles College Honors Master P, Announces Economic Mobility Initiative at Inaugural Business and Research Conference

Special to the Times Miles College hosted its first Judge U.W. Clemon Center Business & Research Conference on Friday, during Homecoming 2026, bringing together Alabama leaders and nationally r…

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Oct 4 • 8:58 PM EDT • Business • birminghamtimes.com
Flint residents ask questions at Mayoral and Board of Education forum

Flint Mayoral and Board of Education candidates answered questions from the public ahead of the November election at Brennan Community Center.

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Oct 4 • 8:13 PM EDT • Politics • abc12.com
WHO joins Pre-COP31 to advance climate action that delivers for people’s health

The World Health Organization (WHO) is joining Pacific leaders, governments and partners at Pre-COP31 in Fiji from 5 to 8 October to advance health priorities in climate action and strengthen the Pacific voice ahead of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).COP31, to be held next month in Antalya, Türkiye, marks an important step for global climate and health action. Health is one of the 10 priority themes of the COP31 Action Agenda, “Dynamic and Resilient Health Systems”, and a dedicated Health Day will take place on 9 November, the first day of COP31. The inclusion of health reflects growing global recognition that climate action and health are closely connected. The climate crisis is affecting population health globally. Across the WHO Western Pacific Region, which includes Pacific island countries and areas, the consequences of climate change include extreme heat, cyclones, floods, rising sea levels, food and water insecurity, infectious diseases and disruptions to essential health services. The Pacific in particular faces additional challenges. A recent review of 76 hospitals in 14 Pacific island countries found that 62% of health facilities are located within 500 metres of the sea or a river, leaving them particularly exposed to flooding, storm surges and sea-level rise.Bringing Pacific priorities to the global climate agendaThe Pacific Pre-COP31 provides an important opportunity for Pacific countries and partners to consolidate regional priorities and bring the experiences and leadership of Pacific communities into global climate discussions.Pacific countries have been advancing practical approaches to protect health in a changing climate, including strengthening climate-resilient health systems, improving preparedness for extreme weather events, building resilient health infrastructure and mobilizing climate finance for health. “This Pre-COP is an important moment for the Pacific, bringing global climate discussions to a region that has long been at the forefront of the climate crisis. It provides an opportunity for Pacific countries and areas to set their priorities, experiences and leadership on the global stage, and to ensure that the realities of Pacific communities are genuinely reflected in the decisions made on climate action,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific.Throughout this week, WHO will co-convene and participate in high-level discussions and events focused on climate and health, climate resilience, adaptation, financing and implementation. “Climate finance is essential for resilient and healthy Pacific communities,” emphasized Dr Mark Jacobs, WHO Representative to the South Pacific and Director of Pacific Technical Support. “We must ensure that financing reaches the people, communities and essential services most exposed to climate risks, supporting locally defined priorities and investments.”WHO will work with partners to strengthen the integration of health considerations across climate policies and investments, including national climate plans and resilience initiatives.Health as a driver of climate actionAmid the risks to health and pressures on health systems, well-strategized and implemented climate action can deliver significant health benefits. Investments in clean energy, sustainable transport, resilient infrastructure, food systems and nature-based solutions have proven to reduce health risks while contributing to climate mitigation and adaptation.“Climate action is truly an investment in health. Cleaner energy, healthier food systems and climate-resilient health services can protect lives while building stronger communities. We now need to turn these opportunities into action and make health a core part of climate investments,” said Dr Sandro Demaio, Director and Head of Office, WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health in the Western Pacific Region. “These benefits demonstrate that climate action is not only about reducing future risks. It is also an opportunity to improve lives today while building healthier, safer and more resilient societies.”At COP31 next month, WHO will also support the Health Pavilion, which will bring together the global health community and partners to advance health and equity within climate negotiations. With COP31 poised to move health higher on the global climate agenda, WHO will continue working with countries and partners across the Western Pacific Region and globally to strengthen climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems, and ensure that climate action protects and improves people’s health.____________________Media contactsElizabeth Bennett, WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health in the Western Pacific Region, elizabeth.bennett@who.intJulia Dongwhan Shin, WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health in the Western Pacific Region, dong.shin@who.intWHO Western Pacific Communications, wprocom@who.int

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Oct 4 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Christina Mezes, D.O., Joins Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute as a Urogynecologist

October 1, 2026 – Board-certified obstetrics and gynecology physician and fellowship-trained urogynecologist Christina Mezes, D.O., has joined the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute in Boca Raton, a part of Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Mezes provides care for women with pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and fecal incontinence. […]

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Oct 4 • 7:03 PM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
American Cancer Society and Baptist Health Announce Partnership to Expand Cancer Screening Efforts

September 30, 2026 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) is expanding its efforts to improve access to cancer screening and early detection in Southeast Florida through an exclusive partnership with Baptist Health. This effort focuses on breaking down barriers to screening, raising awareness about prevention, and helping more people access recommended cancer screening tests. “This […]

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Oct 4 • 7:00 PM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
At Trump’s Rallies, a Familiar Mix of Rituals and a Plea to ‘Please Pretend’

President Trump is doggedly lending his support to Republican candidates facing a rough midterm season. He is the same campaigner he has always been, but his crowds have changed.

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Oct 4 • 5:53 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
FSU May Be Finding the Consistency Norvell Has Been Chasing

Florida State may finally be finding consistency, responding to adversity with dominant stretches and showing growth on both sides of the ball.

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Oct 4 • 5:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds speaks to FAMU for first townhall

The FAMU community gathered at Lee Hall to ask questions and hear from Byron Donalds, republican candidate for governor.

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Oct 4 • 5:06 PM EDT • Politics • wusf.org
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Elon Musk rebrands SpaceXAI following Trump directive

SpaceX's artificial intelligence arm is undergoing another identity change just months after Elon Musk consolidated xAI into the company.

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Oct 4 • 4:39 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Valkyries' Natalie Nakase takes steps to monitor her health after on-court scare

Golden State head coach Natalie Nakase addressed the causes of her on-court collapse late in the Valkyries' series-clinching win Friday, and measures she's taking for her health.

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Oct 4 • 4:11 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
El-Sayed stops in Flint, discusses economic pressures and failures

U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed made a stop in Flint Saturday as a part of his 'It shouldn't be this hard' town hall tour.

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Oct 4 • 3:49 PM EDT • Politics • abc12.com
James campaign scrubs some online elements of Trump support

Images of President Donald Trump were prominent on the campaign pages of Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate John James before the Aug. 4 primary election, but afterward some of them have

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Oct 4 • 3:17 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
The politics of hypocrisy: How scandal is treated with selective outrage

Controversial candidates are fueling midterm frustration, exposing both parties’ selective outrage as they defend flawed nominees and warn the other side is worse.

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Oct 4 • 3:12 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase takes steps to monitor health after scare

Golden State head coach Natalie Nakase addressed the causes of her on-court collapse late in the Valkyries’ series-clinching win Friday, and measures she’s taking for her health.

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Oct 4 • 3:11 PM EDT • Health • sfchronicle.com
FSU’s Pass Rush Turns In Dominant Performance Against Virginia

FSU’s struggling pass rush finally erupted against Virginia, producing 10 sacks as Tony White’s defense overwhelmed Beau Pribula.

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Oct 4 • 1:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida Falls Into Unwanted Category After Tough Loss to Missouri

The Florida Gators have fallen into an unwanted category after falling to Missouri.

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Oct 4 • 1:14 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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On cusp of merger, ‘Digger bombs for Warner Bros., ‘Verity’ takes No. 1 at box office

On the cusp of the studio’s merger with Paramount, Warner Bros.

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Oct 4 • 12:41 PM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Mission in motion unites palm beach nonprofits for impact

One afternoon. Forty nonprofits. Countless lives will be touched across Palm Beach County, as Extraordinary Charities brings fashion and philanthropy together for “Model Your Mission,” its signature luncheon and runway

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Oct 4 • 12:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • floridaweekly.com
Florida appears set to tumble while Bama hopes to rise

A week after a huge promotion in the poll, Florida is bound to come down in the newest AP Top 25 after a lopsided loss. 25 Missouri on a Saturday while other ranked teams generally won in workmanlike fashion.

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Oct 4 • 12:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Don Wagner explains why he should be California's next Secretary of State

Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner, a candidate for California secretary of state, outlined his qualifications, election reform priorities, and vision for the office during an interview on California Politics 360.

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Oct 4 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
NC's voter registration deadline nearing

Friday is the deadline for regular registration to vote in this year’s midterm elections.

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Oct 4 • 10:44 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Florida Department of Health backs off vaccine exemption expansion

The Florida Department of Health is moving forward with its push to remove the requirement for four vaccines for children entering schools, but has dropped its attempt to expand exemptions for the immunization requirements.

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Oct 4 • 10:28 AM EDT • Health • clickorlando.com
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Broadcast details for Florida's homecoming game vs South Carolina

Broadcast details for Florida's football's homecoming game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in Week 6 were released on Sunday.

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Oct 4 • 10:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Seahawks TE AJ Barner carries interesting fantasy football flex value

AJ Barner may be a strong candidate to consider as a fantasy football flex option following his strong performance in Week 3.

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Oct 4 • 10:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Women and underrepresented minorities have higher tenure-track placement rates in the political science job market

What actually lands a PhD student a tenure-track professorship? A new study suggests a candidate's publication record, research field, and demographic identity are much stronger predictors of hiring success than the prestige of their university.

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Oct 4 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • psypost.org
SOCIETY: Plum Market’s Veuve Clicquot "Chasing the Sun" event

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Oct 4 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • floridaweekly.com
Could Democrats lose a Senate race in New Hampshire? A GOP candidate with a famous name tries to flip the seat
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Oct 4 • 9:42 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
3 Questions For Rockets Preseason Opener In Macao

NBA preseason is already underway. Likely MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo has made his unofficial debut for the Miami Heat. Houston Rockets fans will have to wait until Friday, October 9th for their team to play the Dallas Mavericks in Macao. Here are three questions they should look out for when that time comes. 3 Questions …

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Oct 4 • 9:26 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Florida tumbles in Football Power Index after brutal Missouri loss

The Florida Gators' devastating loss to the Missouri Tigers in Week 5 sent them tumbling down ESPN's Football Power Index rankings.

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Oct 4 • 9:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Trump holds Ohio midterm rally, urging voters to consider him on the ballot during 32-day campaign tour

President Trump rallied in Ohio as part of a 32-day midterm campaign tour, pushing GOP candidates in a Senate race that could shift control of Congress.

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Oct 4 • 9:11 AM EDT • Politics • scrippsnews.com
How Americans’ Financial Health Is Faring In The “K-Shaped” Economy

Hey all, Jason here. Money20/20 is still two weeks away, but I’ve already started packing (not procrastinating for once!). My calendar is already filling up with various sessions I want to catch, meetings, and of course happy hours, dinners, and other side events. If you’ll be in Vegas and want to catch up, let me know by replying to this email, and we can try to find a time amidst the chaos of the Venetian. A big if not totally unexpected piece of news dropped on Friday: the Independent Community Bankers of America, a trade group that represents smaller U.S. banks, filed a lawsuit against the OCC and Comptroller Jonathan Gould, arguing that the regulator’s move to grant trust bank charters to firms seeking to use them to conduct substantial non-fiduciary activities exceeds the authorities granted to the OCC by Congress. I haven’t had time to fully digest the legal filing or speak to folks in my network about it, but you can expect to see coverage and analysis on it in next week’s newsletter. Subscribe or Support by Upgrading The NerdCon agenda just dropped. It’s stacked. Partner content: Nubank built an AI-first bank. Chime built its own banking core. Figure and Valon are rebuilding the mortgage stack. At NerdCon, you’ll hear from the people behind those bets: what they chose, what they learned, and what they’re still figuring out. The agenda is live, with leaders from Nubank, Chime, OpenAI, Remitly, Mercury, Figure, Valon and more. Follow the mainstage conversations, bring the problem your team is wrestling with to a hands-on workshop, or pull up a chair at a roundtable. Pick your quests. Meet us in San Diego, November 18–20. Fintech Business Weekly readers save 20% with code FBW20. Explore the Agenda Things To Know & Other Good Reads Federal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirements (Federal Reserve Board of Governors) FDIC Announces Conclusion of Independent Monitorship (FDIC) Modernizing Financial Regulation: Initial Observations from eSLR (Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman) The Data Version of Godzilla versus Kong: FRED Takes on AI (Fed Governor Christopher Waller) Financing the AI buildout (Brookings) Q3’26: Rules for Banks but Not for Crypto (Fintech Takes Banking) The Inevitability of Local Stablecoins (Lombard Notes) Delusions of AI Governance: The Human-in-the-Loop Comfort Blanket (Fintech Snark Tank) Stripe agrees to acquire Parafin to expand revenue opportunities for platforms and help small businesses grow (Stripe) Listen: Fighting Fraud in the Age of AI, with SEON’s Tamas Kadar (Fintech Business Weekly) How Americans’ Financial Health Is Faring In The “K-Shaped” Economy If there is one overarching theme across the economy and politics in the U.S. at the moment, it’s “affordability.” The term is vague enough to encompass a panoply of factors shaping Americans’ day-to-day lives: rising costs for the hallmarks of being “middle class,” including healthcare, housing, childcare, and education, inflation and rising interest rates, and a job market with the specter of AI hovering over it. At the same time, policy shifts under the Trump administration have resulted in reduced subsidies to those who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act and new restrictions on qualifying for Medicaid and SNAP, the impacts of which have yet to be fully felt. These factors are contributing to declining consumer confidence and general dissatisfaction with the economy, despite continuing GDP growth and stock market records. This divergence is encapsulated in the idea of the “K-shaped” economy, in which a small proportion of Americans have seen their wealth balloon, while the majority of American households struggle to preserve the lifestyle they have. Perhaps the greatest determinant of which branch of the “K” a household is on is whether their wealth and income are primarily derived from employment vs. from assets. Nearly two decades of low interest rates and, more recently, elevated rates of inflation have benefited asset owners, while those whose income is primarily or solely derived from labor have largely seen real purchasing power stagnate or decline. This is reflected in recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing that labor share of U.S. GDP — the fraction of economic output that accrues to workers as compensation in exchange for their labor — dropped to just 52.8% in Q2 2026, the lowest since the BLS began keeping records. In 1947, approximately 2/3rds of economic output accrued to workers; even as recently as 2001, labor’s share of GDP was 64.1%. Against this backdrop, we’ve seen the rise of more credit and credit-like products: cash advance apps, “no-fee” overdraft, earned wage access, and buy now pay later, which are often used as small-dollar short-term borrowing mechanisms to meet immediate consumption needs or pay other bills (eg utilities, cell phone, other debt payments). With the markers of a middle class existence and, increasingly, basic financial stability seemingly out of reach for many, it should be no surprise there’s been an increase in “financial nihilism,” something industry peers like Alex Johnson and Frank Rotman have discussed and analyzed the roots of. The explosion of gambling and gambling-adjacent products and services — often marketed under the guise of being an “investment” — is inextricably intertwined with the rise of financial nihilism. Crypto, sports betting, and, more recently, prediction markets offer an escape or even hope of sorts, like a contemporary, digital version of a scratch-off lottery ticket, while leaving the overwhelming number of people who use such products worse off. Share of Households That Are Financially “Vulnerable” Ticks Up The Financial Health Network’s 2026 Financial Health Pulse® report adds context on how American households are faring. (I linked to this report in last week’s newsletter, but wanted to take time to further unpack the data in the report this week.) The Financial Health Network publishes the report annually, providing insight into how Americans’ financial circumstances are changing over time. The 2026 report is derived from a survey fielded in April and May 2026. The report leverages survey responses to assess indicators of financial health across spending, saving, borrowing, and planning/protecting and to determine a zero to 100 “FinHealth” score. Those with scores between 0 and 39 are considered “Financially Vulnerable,” consumers with scores ranging between 40 and 79 are defined as “Financially Coping,” and those with scores of 80 to 100 are “Financially Healthy.” The report found that moderate improvements in 2025 were reversed, with the share of respondents considered financially “vulnerable” rebounding to 17%. The longitudinal data reflect the impact of pandemic-era programs, like expanded unemployment, cash stimulus payments, and pauses of federal student loan payments. The positive impacts of those programs, as reflected in the Financial Health Pulse reports, had largely disappeared by 2023. While pandemic-era inflation — to be fair, in part caused by the various support and stimulus measures — had come down from as high as 9% in 2022, it has rebounded since the start of Trump’s second term, with tariffs and energy market disruptions owing to the war in Iran pushing prices back up. Specific indicators in the survey that deteriorated from 2025 to 2026 include the share of respondents spending less than their income over the past 12 months, the share paying all bills on time over the past 12 months, the share that have a manageable amount or no debt, the share that are “moderately” or “very” confident their insurance is adequate to cover them in an emergency, and the share that “somewhat” or “strongly” agree that their household plans ahead financially. Unsurprisingly, lower- and moderate-income households are more likely to struggle to pay their bills on time and have any funds leftover to save. The share of low-income households whose income exceeded their spending dropped from 35% in 2025 to 31% in 2026, while the share of upper-income households whose income exceeded expenses remained unchanged at 63%. Households with student loans or revolving credit card debt reported having “a bit more” or “far more” debt than was manageable at rates far higher than those not carrying these types of debts. The share of those with student loan debt indicating their debt load was too high to manage increased from 50% in 2025 to 55% in 2026, while the share of those with revolving credit card debt saying the same ticked up from 51% in 2025 to 54% in 2026. Households that had student loans were markedly more likely to be financially “coping” or “vulnerable” vs. those without student loans. In 2026, 27% of households with student loans were considered financially vulnerable, a jump of 6% points vs. 2025. Households without student loans saw just a 1% point increase (not statistically significant) in those considered financially vulnerable. Households’ perception of the affordability of categories of goods and services paints a stark picture, with less than one-fourth considering higher education affordable, about a third deeming childcare affordable, and less than half viewing healthcare as affordable. Fintech Business Weekly is made possible by the generous support of paying subscribers — bringing you independent analysis of banking, fintech, and crypto without fear or favor. You can support my work by becoming a paying subscriber if you aren’t already. Paying subscribers enjoy: access to the entire archive of nearly six years of newsletters extended versions of the weekly newsletter, with additional content and analysis and (for founding member tier) quarterly personal 1:1 fintech Q&A / strategy calls with me, tapping into my unparalleled knowledge of the intersection of banking and fintech and experience working in the sector, including helping to launch Goldman Sachs’ retail bank Marcus Support Fintech Business Weekly You can also support Fintech Business Weekly by sponsoring a newsletter or podcast, putting you in front of 93,000+ of the most influential decision makers in banking, fintech, and crypto. Learn more about sponsor opportunities or request a media kit by dropping me an email. Democratic Senate Report Highlights How Iran Uses Tether to Evade U.S. Sanctions Iran uses stablecoins, specifically Tether, to evade sanctions, fund regional proxies, and to purchase military drones, a report released last week by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations says. The report was authored by committee ranking member Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and the minority staff. Crypto and stablecoin proponents will often push back on criticism that criminals make use of these assets by arguing that, on an absolute dollar basis, far more illicit funds flow through traditional banking systems and payment rails than via crypto and stablecoins. And while that is likely true, it elides the reality presented in news story after news story: whether state actors — Russia, Iran, North Korea — or criminal groups, those looking to engage in illicit transactions increasingly favor stablecoins and, specifically, Tether (USDT). The report from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released last week adds context to how Iran uses Tether has a lynchpin in its shadow banking system. The report analyzed 846 wallets that have been sanctioned or targeted for seizure, finding that 84% of them transacted exclusively or primarily in Tether. The ability to create near limitless, anonymous wallets and to move funds effectively instantaneously and irreversibly have made crypto a favored financial mechanism for bad actors. Stablecoins solved key drawbacks of bitcoin, namely, the original cryptocurrency’s highly volatile value in dollars. And while Tether (the company) has the technical ability to “freeze” or destroy funds, the company is often limited and reactive in its approach to doing so, the Senate report argues. Tether, which is nominally based in crypto-friendly El Salvador, “has stated that its compliance with OFAC sanctions is ‘voluntary’ and that it follows ‘OFAC guidelines,’” the Senate report says. Owing to these favorable attributes, Tether “became a primary cryptocurrency for Iran, Hamas, Hizballah, and the Houthis beginning in 2023 and has expanded in scale since,” according to the report. Tether’s role in Iran’s shadow banking system, the report says, is enhanced by crypto exchanges like Bybit, Kyrrex, OKX, Gate, and Binance, and through “over the counter” exchanges and hawala networks. The consequences of these financial flows aren’t hypothetical. The Senate report links Tether as a funds transfer mechanism to Iranian proxies in the region, including Hizballah, the Houthis, and Hamas. Tether has also been used to make payments to secure components necessary to manufacture drones, the report says. The report concludes by arguing that “[s]tablecoin issuers with a significant nexus to the United States, particularly those that offer dollar-denominated stablecoins, should be subject to American sanctions law rather than being allowed to hide behind foreign jurisdictions.” Stablecoin issuers like Tether must be held accountable for repeated failures to prevent illicit finance and sanctions violations by law enforcement, the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and OFAC, the report argues. [Paying Subscriber Exclusive] OUSD Goes Live, Make Your Own Neobank, U.S. Sanctions Russia’s A7 Network As “Transnational Criminal Organization” OpenUSD, the stablecoin issued by the Open Standard consortium that includes Stripe, Visa, Mastercard, core providers, crypto firms, and numerous banks, went live last week. Social commerce platform Whop raised eyebrows in fintech by offering creators on its platform the ability to launch their own neobanks, which the company describes as “great businesses that are easy to run,” in just 15 minutes. And OFAC and FinCEN target Russia’s “shadow banking” A7 Network — more on these stories after the paywall.

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Oct 4 • 8:59 AM EDT • Health • fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com
Politics chat: Midterm polls, Senate races, Trump in Texas

As polls come out with increasing frequency closer to the midterm election, how much credence should voters give them? Meanwhile, President Trump continues campaigning for GOP candidates.

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Oct 4 • 8:06 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Dark spider found in Idaho could reveal a remnant mountain ecosystem scientists nearly missed

"I think people assume that the U.S. has been pretty well picked over."

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Oct 4 • 7:58 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Florida's dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades

Information from state health departments and medical journals suggests the Florida outbreak marks the most cases in a calendar year for any state since at least the 1940s.

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Oct 4 • 7:51 AM EDT • Health • wusf.org
A familiar figure, a new voice: Meryl Streep’s Aslan stirs gender debate over Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’

Director Greta Gerwig's film adaptation from "The Chronicles of Narnia" is sparking controversy over casting of Meryl Streep to voice Aslan the divine lion in "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew.".

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Oct 4 • 7:03 AM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
What Amendment 3 reveals about housing and politics

Housing is shaped by government policy, but is it political? A look at Florida's Amendment 3.

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Oct 4 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • heraldtribune.com
Colorado’s mobster democracy

The issues on your ballot aren’t just questions about trains, taxes and spending. They are exhibits in a larger case: dishonesty, intimidation and political bullying have become standard operating procedure at the Colorado Capitol. The message from lawmakers is increasingly simple: Vote however you like — we’ll make sure it turns out the way we […]

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Oct 4 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Education program in Eureka and Fortuna delves into brain health

This program provides research-backed guidance on brain health and the importance of taking action to protect your brain at every age.

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Oct 4 • 6:42 AM EDT • Health • times-standard.com
Your Samsung Gallery app finally syncs with Google Photos — how to set it up right now

Samsung Gallery has moved on from OneDrive to Google Photos. Here's how to set it up to keep your photos backed up.

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Oct 4 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Beth Fukumoto: When Politicians Run Unopposed, Everyone Loses

Of the state’s 98 general election races this year — from Congress to county council — more than a third will feature a candidate with no opposition.

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Oct 4 • 6:01 AM EDT • Politics • civilbeat.org
Washington Wizards Hold First Scrimmage of 2026 Training Camp

After a light practice on Friday, the Washington Wizards hosted a scrimmage inside CareFirst Arena on Saturday afternoon

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Oct 4 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ed Sheeran Joined By First 'Special Guest' Since Opening Acts Dropped Him

Macklemore was removed from the tour following remarks that included “Free Palestine,” and other support acts left in solidarity.

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Oct 4 • 5:49 AM EDT • Entertainment • newsweek.com
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Jason Bourne author, more celebrities died in SW Florida: Exclusive

Robert Ludlum wrote three Bourne books, including \

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Oct 4 • 5:03 AM EDT • Entertainment • news-press.com
5 best Florida Halloween and fall events on the Treasure Coast

Looking for something fun to do this October? Here are 5 Halloween or fall-themed events to visit on the Treasure Coast!

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Oct 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • tcpalm.com
Quaint Florida waterfront downtown has grown with endless activities

This town is full of history, memories, small businesses and family fun, making it the perfect place to take visitors any time of year.

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Oct 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • tcpalm.com
After a month with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, every other Android phone feels wrong

I've used the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for a month, and switching to any other Android phone now feels wrong.

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Oct 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona

Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat.

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Oct 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • kgou.org
Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona

Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat.

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Oct 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • wvasfm.org
105,000-capacity Camp Nou leads 2030 final venue race

Barcelona’s rebuilt Spotify Camp Nou is the leading current candidate to host the 2030 World Cup final, according to Mundo Deportivo, although FIFA is not expected to allocate the tournament’s ven...

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Oct 4 • 3:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Why Ken Paxton could lose a Texas GOP Senate seat to James Talarico

Plagued by ethics allegations, the Senate candidate is unusually vulnerable for a red state Republican.

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Oct 4 • 3:01 AM EDT • Politics • patriotledger.com
Why Ken Paxton could lose a Texas GOP Senate seat to James Talarico

Plagued by ethics allegations, the Senate candidate is unusually vulnerable for a red state Republican.

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Oct 4 • 3:01 AM EDT • Politics • northjersey.com
Warriors’ Former All-Star Suddenly Emerges as Potential Trade Candidate

The Golden State Warriors could be parting ways with a former All-Star they acquired last season. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Warriors’ top trade candidate entering the 2026-2027 NBA season is Kristaps Porzingis because his $20 million salary matches, and only $3 million is guaranteed for next season, essentially making it […] The post Warriors’ Former All-Star Suddenly Emerges as Potential Trade Candidate appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 4 • 2:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
High school sports roundup for Oct. 2-3, 2026

Friday, Oct. 2 Football Edmonds-Woodway defeated Lynnwood 48-6 Nathan Schlack scored three touchdowns and the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors defense held the Lynnwood Royals to 37 yards of total offense as the […]

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Oct 4 • 12:58 AM EDT • Sports • myedmondsnews.com
High school flag football: Friday and Saturday scores

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school girls' flag football scores for games played on Friday and Saturday.

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Oct 4 • 12:17 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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New Business Manager Appointed at Phelps-Clifton Springs School

Dan Friday is the new Phelps-Clifton Springs CSD business manager. He joins from East Rochester CSD, succeeding Karl Dubash, who took a role at Pittsford CSD.

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Oct 4 • 12:05 AM EDT • Business • fingerlakesdailynews.com
‘She’s one of us’: Mary Peltola’s bumpy rise to political power

Peltola, the Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska, is an uncommonly capable candidate, but she is also an uncommonly complicated one.

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Oct 3 • 11:59 PM EDT • Politics • inquirer.com
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Arts District reeling after deadly First Friday shooting; some business owners say event should end

One dead and two injured after gunfire during First Friday anniversary

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Oct 3 • 11:23 PM EDT • Business • fox5vegas.com
Nonprofit transporting residents to healthcare receives pivotal partnership

Quest Inc. is a nonprofit in Central Florida that provides transportation services to people with developmental disabilities. (COURTESY OF QUEST INC.) A Central Florida nonprofit assisting residents with development disabilities to access healthcare appointments was selected for a pivotal partnership with a local hospital that will help expand services. Quest Inc. is a nonprofit that provides

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Oct 3 • 10:48 PM EDT • Health • yourcommunitypaper.com
Trump, campaigning in Ohio, says the midterms will bring a ‘big surprise’

The president rallied Saturday for Sen. Jon Husted, who faces a tough race against Democrat Sherrod Brown, and for Vivek Ramaswamy, the state’s GOP candidate for governor.

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Oct 3 • 10:22 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges voters to back him in new ad

The ad hit the airwaves as Republican Ken Paxton is lagging behind Democratic candidate James Talarico in polls on the Texas Senate race.

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Oct 3 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Suspect at large after man stabbed outside Northeast Side restaurant, police say

San Antonio police say a disturbance outside a business escalated into a stabbing Friday night. The victim was hospitalized as the suspect fled, briefly reentered the building, and remains at large.

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Oct 3 • 9:59 PM EDT • Business • news4sanantonio.com
MAGA Candidate Suffers Brutal Campaign Moment on Camera
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As midterms near, Justice Alito shares his feelings about retirement

Speaking to CBS News, Alito described the calculation as a natural one that comes with age. At 76, Alito is the second-oldest justice on the court.

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Oct 3 • 8:41 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Missouri football sets record in dominant win over Florida

The Missouri football program set a cool record against Florida on Saturday.

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Oct 3 • 8:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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'A Statement' Review: Tom McCarthy's Talky Climate Crisis Seriocomedy

Tom McCarthy opens a window onto a climate crisis meeting in 1980 Florida in his new comedy-drama, 'A Statement.' Review.

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Oct 3 • 8:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • indiewire.com
Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs him without saying his name

Texas state Senator Angela Paxton, Ken Paxton’s estranged wife, threw her support behind the Texas GOP Senate nominee without naming him, saying in a new ad that she will be “voting for the Republican ticket.” The ad comes after Paxton urged Republican women in remarks last month to support GOP candidates even if they have reservations about them.

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Oct 3 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Florida State Plays Inspired in Dominant Win Over Virginia

Florida State scored 38 unanswered points in a dominant victory over the Virginia Cavaliers, and Ashton Daniels and the Seminoles defense were a juggernaut on both sides of the ball as the Seminoles earned their third win of the season and evened their record in ACC play at 1-1.

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Oct 3 • 7:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right

A provocative, sexually suggestive ad by GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is drawing heat from his fellow Republicans while drawing millions of viewers online. Two young women sit on a

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Oct 3 • 6:42 PM EDT • Politics • thederrick.com
Barkov Injury Update Leaves Panthers In a Sticky Spot

The updates on Aleksander Barkov are coming in fast and furious on Saturday, with several insiders posting news about his injury scare and how long the Florida Panthers superstar is expected to be out of action. Is it short-term? Is it long-term? Long enough that the Panthers will try to make a trade?Barkov Goes on […] The post Barkov Injury Update Leaves Panthers In a Sticky Spot appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 3 • 6:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bottoms hears UGA students’ worries on AI jobs, mental health and living costs

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms made a campaign stop at the University of Georgia Saturday, meeting with students and parents and discus

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Oct 3 • 6:05 PM EDT • Health • wgxa.tv
Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right

GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton faces backlash from fellow Republicans and Democrats over a provocative ad.

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Oct 3 • 5:34 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right

GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton faces backlash from fellow Republicans and Democrats over a provocative ad.

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Oct 3 • 5:34 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Trump rallies in Ohio to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race against Sherrod Brown

Saturday's rally is just outside Dayton, Ohio, where he'll stump for key candidates in competitive races for the House, Senate and the governor’s mansion in Columbus.

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Oct 3 • 4:53 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Ted Cruz blasts JD Vance as ‘insecure,’ says he’s focused on helping GOP win midterms

A clash between two potential candidates for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination spilled into public this week.

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Oct 3 • 4:15 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
See Florida's new largest indoor pickleball, padel club

A new 100,000-square-foot facility, reportedly Florida's largest indoor pickleball and padel club, is set to open in Boca Raton on November 18.

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Oct 3 • 4:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name

Ken Paxton’s estranged wife threw her support behind the Texas GOP Senate nominee without naming him, saying in a new ad that she will be “voting for the Republican ticket.”

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Oct 3 • 3:22 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Live Game Thread: Mizzou Hosts Red-Hot Florida on Homecoming

The Tigers hope to take down a top-10 Gators squad

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Oct 3 • 2:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Outsider country star makes wild, unforgettable return to Seattle

The locked-in country star was in a wildman's groove Friday when he played Seattle proper for the first time in years.

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Oct 3 • 2:28 PM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Tyler Childers goes wild in overdue Seattle show

The locked-in country star was in a wildman's groove Friday when he played Seattle proper for the first time in years.

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Oct 3 • 2:28 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
LETTER: Thompson puts people before politics in response to MIDA concerns

Rep. Jason Thompson’s billboard on Logan’s Main Street shows the legislator with his family and reads “people before politics” in bold letters. This was demonstrated by Rep. Thompson’s rapid-fire response

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Oct 3 • 2:15 PM EDT • Politics • cachevalleydaily.com
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Women's Fund to honor four with Dream, Achieve, Inspire awards

NEW HARTFORD — The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is celebrating its work supporting women and girls with a dinner at the Yahnundasis Golf Club, 8639 Seneca Turnpike,

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Oct 3 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com
Live updates, score from Florida football vs Missouri Tigers

Florida football plays Missouri at Memorial Stadium. Follow here for live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays and instant analysis.

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Oct 3 • 1:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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TENNESSEE LADY VOLS VOLLEYBALL: Gators dominate in three sets

No. 11 Tennessee volleyball dropped a three-set match on the road against No. 7 Florida (22-25, 18-25, 23-25) on Friday evening.

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Oct 3 • 1:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida could be without top receiver against Missouri

Vernell Brown III is doubtful, Bailey Stockton is probable, and Missouri will be without several players on Saturday against Florida.

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Oct 3 • 12:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The second annual Grand Strand Chef’s Table event returns to Myrtle Beach

The Horry Georgetown Technical College’s International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach is ready to host the second annual Grand Strand Chef’s Table event on Friday, Oct. 16.

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Oct 3 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • myhorrynews.com
Ike Perlmutter helps James Uthmeier stretch fundraising lead in AG race

The business titan and his wife combined to give half a million dollars to the AG's PC.

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Oct 3 • 11:59 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Ex-Philadelphia Eagles Star Named NFL’s Top Trade Candidate

Ex-Philadelphia Eagles star and Super Bowl champion named NFL's top trade candidate by ESPN. The post Ex-Philadelphia Eagles Star Named NFL’s Top Trade Candidate appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 3 • 11:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump to give $90 to senior citizens for Medicare premiums

President Donald Trump said late Friday he will give around 20 million senior citizens $90 each to help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums, marking his latest effort to dole out funds to certain Americans weeks before the midterm elections.

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Oct 3 • 11:13 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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How elections forecasters rank Florida races for governor, Congress

Tampa Bay is home to two of the country’s most competitive U.S. House races.

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Oct 3 • 11:00 AM EDT • Politics • tampabay.com