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Ed Sheeran's new tour opener speaks out on Macklemore, calls for 'common ground'

After other musical acts quit his tour following Macklemore's removal for pro-Palestinian messaging during a performance, Ed Sheeran has found a replacement opening act.

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Oct 4 • 4:49 PM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
How to Watch The Simpsons Season 38, Episode 2

Watch The Simpsons live with TV channel, start time and streaming info. Stream Season 38, Episode 2 on Fubo — no cable required, free trial available.

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Oct 4 • 4:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • fubo.tv
Ceiling collapse causes neighboring business to close in Northern Colorado

A roof collapsed at a business under construction in Loveland this week, forcing another nearby business to close as well.

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Oct 4 • 4:31 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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More than 1,000 walk in Concord for NAMI New Hampshire menta...

More than 1,000 people joined NAMIWalks New Hampshire in Concord, raising over $250,000 for mental health and suicide prevention as Mental Illness Awareness Wee...

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Oct 4 • 4:30 PM EDT • Health • unionleader.com
Professor Renée Marlin-Bennett Receives International Studies Association (ISA) Award

Professor Renée Marlin-Bennett has received the 2027 Distinguished Scholar Award from the Science, Technology, and Art in International Relations (STAIR) section of the International Studies Association (ISA). The award celebrates scholars whose work and academic engagement have been highly influential in the study of science, technology, and art in International Relations and International Political Economy....

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Oct 4 • 4:20 PM EDT • Science • politicalscience.jhu.edu
Geno Smith finishes with 119 passing yards in Week 4

Jets QB Geno Smith has quiet outing with only eight completions and 119 yards

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Oct 4 • 4:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tom Cruise-led ‘Digger’ tanks at the box office

The Tom Cruise-led movie "Digger" cratered at the box office this weekend, limping to a fifth-place finish with $8 million in the U.S. and Canada in its theatrical debut. The Warner Bros. film was expected to do poorly after polarizing...

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Oct 4 • 4:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Melvin Council returning to Kansas for 2026-27 season

The Kansas Jayhawks are continuing to reload their roster for the 2026-27 season.

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Oct 4 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
$3.3M National Institutes of Health grant funds UH study of microplastics, infant brain development

Researchers will measure exposure through maternal blood, examine fetal brain development through ultrasound and collect cord blood and placenta samples. Infants will be assessed at 2, 6 and 12 months for neurological function, motor development, language skills and cognition.

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Oct 4 • 4:00 PM EDT • Health • mauinow.com
Tom Cruise-led 'Digger' tanks at the box office

The Tom Cruise-led movie "Digger" cratered at the box office this weekend, limping to a fifth-place finish with $8 million in the U.S. and Canada in its theatrical debut. The

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Oct 4 • 3:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Who is David Robinson, the OpenAI safety leader who quit the company?

David Robinson said he quit as OpenAI's safety lead because he feels the company "is failing to achieve the level of care I believe is needed."

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Oct 4 • 3:36 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.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
Why Oregon-UCLA is Must-Win For Ducks Playoff Chances

The Oregon Ducks have a must-win game against the UCLA Bruins this weekend.

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Oct 4 • 2:54 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Maala: The ESG engine quietly rewiring Israeli corporate culture

Maala’s influence is quiet, but structural. It is shaping expectations in boardrooms, guiding investor scrutiny, and setting the standards by which corporate leadership is increasingly judged

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Oct 4 • 2:38 PM EDT • Business • jpost.com
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Doctors, Insurers Sue Newsom Over Health Insurance Premium Increases

The California Medical Association and California Association of Health Plans say in a new lawsuit that a healthcare tax violates Proposition 35, passed by voters in 2024.

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Oct 4 • 2:25 PM EDT • Health • kqed.org
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Science confirms ‘Move in Silence’ trend might be the smartest way to achieve your goals

TikTok's "Move in Silence" trend is backed by real psychology, and NYU research shows why staying quiet helps you succeed.

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Oct 4 • 2:21 PM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Why Fun Is Serious Business: Boston’s Push To Build a More Vibrant, Competitive City

Boston public policy leaders and business advocates argued that a dynamic, cultural nighttime economy will help the city attract and retain talent while supporting local businesses.

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Oct 4 • 2:04 PM EDT • Business • bcheights.com
My next Windows PC won’t need hours of app installs thanks to this one file

One small bundle file turns hours of reinstalling apps into a few clicks.

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Oct 4 • 2:00 PM EDT • Technology • makeuseof.com
Bronny James Speaks on Reuniting With Ziaire Williams on Lakers

James says it is great to have his old high school teammate back in the building, and he thinks Los Angeles is the right stage for him.

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Oct 4 • 1:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Samuel Alito says that political attacks aimed at Supreme Court can be "quite damaging"
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Biljana Plavsic, a Former Bosnian Serb Political Leader, Has Died

Biljana Plavsic, a Bosnian Serb, pleaded guilty to one count of crimes against humanity. She later recanted and said she “would do the same again.”

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Oct 4 • 1:25 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
C.J. Uzomah tailgates with Bengals fans before Jaguars game

C.J. Uzomah tailgated with Bengals fans before the game against the Jaguars on Oct. 4.

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Oct 4 • 1:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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I’ve built hundreds of Lego sets. These early October Prime Day deals are actually worth buying

As an avid Lego builder, I found the best early October Prime Day deals on Lego Star Wars sets, brick-built plants and even F1 cars that you’ll find at Amazon.

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Oct 4 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • cnn.com
Tom Cruise-led 'Digger' craters at the box office

Warner Bros.' climate change satire "Digger" collapsed at the box office with a domestic haul of $8 million, despite the star power of Tom Cruise.

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Oct 4 • 12:59 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Anticipation builds for Shocker basketball season

Wichita State hosted Shocker Madness at Koch Arena Saturday night ahead of the 2026-27 basketball season.

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Oct 4 • 12:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'Digger's box office bomb is Tom Cruise's worst opening in 19 years

Tom Cruise's latest is on track to be this year's biggest box office bomb.

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Oct 4 • 12:44 PM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
AI, data science leaders join Cornell’s Radical Collaboration initiative

Cornell is expanding its expertise in artificial intelligence and data science thanks to the arrival of new faculty, with support from the Radical Collaboration initiative, building a research community that reaches across disciplines.

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Oct 4 • 12:44 PM EDT • Science • news.cornell.edu
College Football Sunday Summary; Product Testing

We are five weeks through the college football season, and the folks at College Football Sunday Summary feel like it all just started. We know this…we have seen and heard things over the weekend that seem to require some product testing. College Football Sunday Summary Headache Guy The jokes were too good to ignore this …

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Oct 4 • 12:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jadon Sancho Attracting Premier League Interest After Man Utd Exit

Fresh off a Europa League triumph with Aston Villa, the former £73 million winger searches for a new home as top-flight suitors weigh his talent against looming wage concerns.

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Oct 4 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The One Fall Food Dietitians Recommend for Brain, Heart, and Gut Health

There are many different varieties of this beloved (and healthy) fall fruit.

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Oct 4 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • health.yahoo.com
Louisiana’s John Kennedy says he’s considering presidential run: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?’

“On my side of the aisle, If a bunch of goobers run, and I think they’re goobers and one of the goobers might win, and I think I can do a better job, I would consider running,” he said. “But right now I’m running for reelection.”

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Oct 4 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • nola.com
AI’s Real Gift to Science

Advanced models can help researchers sort through mountains of biological data.

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Oct 4 • 11:56 AM EDT • Science • theatlantic.com
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Is Advocating For Stricter Online Harassment Laws After Fiancé's Death

Ken Urker was found dead on his 34th birthday at his home in Louisiana.

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Oct 4 • 11:46 AM EDT • Entertainment • huffpost.com
‘In the Grey’: An engaging guilty pleasure

Droll British humor fuels this improbable crime thriller

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Oct 4 • 11:46 AM EDT • Entertainment • davisenterprise.com
Dr Brandt Foundation Brings Mental Health Conversations to Miami Teens- Haute Living

Dr Brandt Foundation brings Real Conversations to Miami teens, focusing on mental health, self care, honest support and suicide prevention.

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Oct 4 • 11:37 AM EDT • Health • hauteliving.com
Detroit Lions Week 4 rooting guide: Best possible outcomes

A look at best possible outcomes for the Detroit Lions in our Week 4 NFL rooting guide.

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Oct 4 • 11:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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California agencies use confidentiality agreements to keep some Bay-Delta science secret

California state agencies have quietly been using confidentiality agreements to keep some scientific data and discussions behind the Newsom administration's updated Bay-Delta plan a secret, raising concerns about transparency in the rule-making process.

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Oct 4 • 11:25 AM EDT • Science • kcra.com
COMMENTARY: Should MacIntyre or Brandon be QB1 this week?

Tennessee football has a legitimate quarterback controversy. Hope it doesn't ruin Faizon Brandon.

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Oct 4 • 11:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences

Local events and activities

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Oct 4 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • sandiegouniontribune.com
Scientists May Have Found a Way to Make Damaged Adult Retinas Repair Themselves

Rebuilding nerve connections.

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Oct 4 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
Scientists May Have Found a Way to Make Damaged Adult Retinas Repair Themselves

Rebuilding nerve connections.

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Oct 4 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Samuel Alito says that political attacks aimed at Supreme Court can be "quite damaging"
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Oct 4 • 10:53 AM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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NAMIWalks Charleston brings community together to fight mental health stigma

People gathered at Palmetto Islands County Park on Saturday for NAMIWalks Charleston, an annual event focused on raising awareness, building community and expan

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Oct 4 • 10:38 AM EDT • Health • abcnews4.com
LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana's exhibit explores queer history

A sold-out Oct. 14 event at the Historic New Orleans Collection demonstrates the partnerships the new LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana is pursuing with archives, libraries and collecting museums to

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Oct 4 • 10:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • nola.com
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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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Sen. John Kennedy says he’s considering running for president

The Louisiana senator said that he has not made a decision yet and noted that right now, he is running for re-election.

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Oct 4 • 10:27 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Ukraine’s Science Under Fire: Russia Is Targeting Knowledge, People and the Future

Russian strikes are killing scientists, destroying laboratories and equipment, and putting Ukraine’s scientific and technological capacity at risk.

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Oct 4 • 10:21 AM EDT • Science • kyivpost.com
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Green party votes to adopt policy that equates Zionism with racism

Motion that has alarmed some Jewish members is passed by 1,022 votes to 813 at party’s annual conference in Brighton

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Oct 4 • 10:15 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
NFL Week 4 games: Eagles rooting guide

Handy dandy reference material.

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Oct 4 • 10:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LAUP connects Latino families with mental health support in Holland

LAUP in Holland connects Latino families with mental health care through therapy and monthly workshops, addressing stigma, language barriers and cost while helping participants rebuild confidence.

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Oct 4 • 10:07 AM EDT • Health • fox17online.com
Can fiber-enhanced food products really improve our health?

A food containing added fiber isn’t necessarily equivalent to a food that naturally contains fiber.

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Oct 4 • 10:04 AM EDT • Health • ocregister.com
Saints’ Jordyn Tyson Injury Update Brings Hope

The New Orleans Saints would’ve liked to begin this season with a better record, but one thing they have to be happy with is the way their passing attack has operated in the early going. QB Tyler Shough is building a great rapport with wide receivers Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele as well as tight […] The post Saints’ Jordyn Tyson Injury Update Brings Hope appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 4 • 10:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Medicare for All remains key pressure point for Democrats ahead of midterms

The idea of universal health coverage in the US is embraced by party’s left but is often considered a liability by centrists

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Oct 4 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
Retailers are making returns harder. A carpet seller taught me why that’s a mistake

A standard business practice offsets future costs by funding a reserve for returns – but many small businesses don’t do it

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Oct 4 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
How To Catch Up On The Hellraiser Movies Before 'Revival'

The first survival horror video game in the Hellraiser series is quickly approaching, which means it's a great time to catch up on the films.

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Oct 4 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • inverse.com
Man refuses to defend his brother’s bad business decisions at their dad’s formal hearing after years of cleaning up every overpromise he made

A 38-year-old who has spent his entire career quietly fixing his older brother's overpromises just refused to walk into a formal hearing and help present those promises as bad luck. His family is not ...

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Oct 4 • 9:45 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Taylor Morrison snags 406 lots near TSMC's $265B Phoenix development

Homebuilders are shifting toward aggressive bulk lot acquisitions to lock down future inventory, with more to come.

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Oct 4 • 9:31 AM EDT • Business • ktar.com
Book review: How one coach built a college golf dynasty

Jim McLean details how coach Dave Williams transformed the University of Houston into a college golf powerhouse.

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Oct 4 • 9:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.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
Customizing your Samsung Galaxy phone is a bit easier with One UI 9

One UI 9 is rolling out to newer Samsung Galaxy devices, and it unlocks lots of new customization features, particularly in Good Lock and Home Up.

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Oct 4 • 8:45 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Who do Titans fans want in the 2027 NFL Draft?

Here we are talking about the NFL Draft in October for the third straight year. Mike Borgonzi and the Tennessee Titans have to find a way to buck that trend this offseason. The NFL is set up for teams to reload quickly. The Titans just haven’t been able to do that. It sucks. This week, […]

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Oct 4 • 8:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Perelel CEO On The One Investor Question That Said It All About Women’s Health

Victoria Thain Gioia built Perelel into a women’s health brand after seeing the gaps in prenatal nutrition, funding and care for women.

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Oct 4 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • forbes.com
Jalen Coker Injury Update: Panthers WR’s Week 4 Status Revealed

Jalen Coker has been one of the bright spots for the Carolina Panthers through the first three weeks of the season, but the team may have to make due without him in Week 4. Originally entering the league as an undrafted free agent after the 2023 NFL Draft, the Holy Cross product quickly outplayed his …

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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
Out of the Darkness Walk raises suicide awareness and mental health support in Virginia
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A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting

Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that’s facing challenges in its political representation

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Oct 4 • 7:37 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Zay Flowers Injury Update: Ravens WR’s Week 4 Status Revealed

Zay Flowers spent the past week battling a hamstring injury in practice, but the Baltimore Ravens star wide receiver should suit up for Week 4's battle against the Tennessee Titans. A first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Boston College product immediately established a rapport with quarterback Lamar Jackson. Back in 2023, the rookie …

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Oct 4 • 7:33 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting

Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation.

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Oct 4 • 7:30 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting

Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation.

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Oct 4 • 7:30 AM EDT • Politics • wsls.com
A Black Community in Louisiana Faces a Future Without a Champion in Congress After Redistricting

SCOTLANDVILLE, La. (AP) — If you cross the Mississippi River on the Huey P. Long-O.K. Allen Bridge, pass the Exxon Refinery, then head north for a few minutes, you'll find a pocket of Louisiana that's unlike any other place in America's never-ending battle over what it means to have equal ...

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Oct 4 • 7:30 AM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
Mike Evans Injury Update: 49ers WR’s Week 4 Status Revealed

Mike Evans suffered a rib injury midway through Week 3's shootout against the Arizona Cardinals, but it might not keep him from suiting up in Week 4. Originally entering the league as a first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, Evans spent most of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and established himself as …

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Oct 4 • 7:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
CEO SUNDAY: Tropical Smoothie Cafe CEO says 'listening and learning' are keys to success

Max Wetzel said that staying close to franchisees, employees and customers has helped guide decisions as Tropical Smoothie Cafe has grown to nearly 1,800 locations.

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Oct 4 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
TV and streaming viewing picks for October 4, 2026: How to watch MLB Postseason, NFL Week 4 and WNBA Semifinals

All Times Eastern College Field Hockey Stanford at Louisville — ACC Network/ESPN Unlimited, noon College Football ACC Huddle: Final Score — ACC Network, 8 a.m. SEC Football Final — SEC Network, 8 a.m. The Final Drive — Big Ten Network, 10 a.m. Inside College Football — CBS Sports Network, 11 a.m. College Football Final —…

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Oct 4 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fiber arts guild plans demonstrations

Foothills Weaving and Fiberarts Guild will offer a basket workshop and public waiving and spinning demonstrations at two locations in Clinton.

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Oct 4 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com
Business Roundup: Olde Tymer’s space gets new life, Higher Purpose Homes honored

In this week’s business roundup: The former Olde Tymer’s Cafe building gets a makeover in preparation for a new restaurant, while Durango-based Higher Purpose

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Oct 4 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • durangoherald.com
Whatnot’s Founders Had a ‘Horrific’ Business Idea. Their Next Bet Became Worth $20 Billion

Whatnot co-founder Grant LaFontaine explains why pivoting quickly was the right move for his company.

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Oct 4 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • inc.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
Amazon exec says finding FDEs is challenging: 'These are unicorns'

An Amazon Web Services exec said that she's being selective in building out the firm's bet on forward-deployed engineers.

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Oct 4 • 6:03 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Report shows that Louisiana's adult obesity rate declined significantly

Previously, Louisiana ranked as one of the most obese states. Now, a new report shows that the state's adult obesity rate has declined significantly.

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Oct 4 • 6:02 AM EDT • Health • shreveporttimes.com
What scientists discovered about dogs and human emotions

Brain scans show dogs process human facial expressions differently, suggesting they can distinguish between emotions like fear, sadness, and anger.

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Oct 4 • 6:01 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Pennsylvania health officials brace themselves as measles outbreak expected to spread

Most counties don’t have their own health agencies, and some specific population groups have low vaccination rates

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Oct 4 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
In Shanghai’s ‘Science City,’ China’s ascendant biotechs make their pitch to the world

For two years, American labs and board rooms have been riven with excitement and anxiety over the vertiginous rise of Chinese biotech.

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Oct 4 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • bostonglobe.com
At Supreme Court: Can oil companies be forced to pay for climate woes?

The outcome of the Colorado case could affect California's 2023 lawsuit against the five largest oil companies and other similar litigation.

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Oct 4 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Costa’s coffee shops return to profit with iced drinks and matcha on the menu

Costa Limited reports operating profit of £20m in year to 31 December 2025 after losses of £13.5m in 2024

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Oct 4 • 5:50 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Guest Commentary: Affordability without access isn’t sound health policy

Byron Donalds’ record of politicizing his health policy is harmful, writes a former healthcare CEO.

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Oct 4 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • orlandosentinel.com
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The Science Of Why Your Child Shouldn't Play One Sport Year-Round

Roughly 70% of kids in the U.S. have quit sports by age 13.

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Oct 4 • 5:08 AM EDT • Science • mindbodygreen.com
The Youth Sports Industry Has The Recipe For Athletic Success All Wrong

Roughly 70% of kids in the U.S. have quit sports by age 13.

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Oct 4 • 5:08 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How to spot fake recruiters: Tips for job seekers on LinkedIn

Alyshia Hull thought she received a great opportunity from a recruiter. When he asked her to pay for a résumé service, she realized it was a scam.

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Oct 4 • 5:05 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Workers are 'loud working' to try to have job security

Quiet quitting is out. Some workers are now "loud working," making sure bosses and recruiters notice their accomplishments.

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Oct 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Pomegranate Compound Improves Heart Function Up to 80% in Mice With Heart Failure

A juicy development.

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Oct 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
Prisma doubles down on Urgent Care while Novant pivots to virtual visits

Two large South Carolina providers are pursuing opposite strategies. Prisma Health is acquiring 36 Urgent Care Centers from Novant Health, doubling its portfolio. Novant is moving toward virtual offerings.

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Oct 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • postandcourier.com
CXO Summit: Only Days Left to Secure Your Tickets

The CXO Summit brings together 500+ C-suite leaders in London on 7-8 October. With registrations doubling, tickets are selling fast – secure yours now

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Oct 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • businesschief.com
New Orleans' Eiffel Tower building on St. Charles is on the market. Could it be demolished?

The quirky steel structure was built a restaurant that was removed from the Eiffel Tower in Paris and shipped to New Orleans in the 1980s.

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Oct 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • nola.com
Huijsen and Cucurella rested for Spain in Czechia win

Both played the full 90 minutes against Croatia

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Oct 4 • 4:58 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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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Sources: Dan James could push to quit Leeds in January

Dan James in action for Leeds

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Oct 4 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.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
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Egor Chinakhov Continuing to Impress

When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Egor Chinakhov from their divisional rivals, the Columbus Blue Jackets, right before the New Year, it was a move that could’ve easily flown somewhat under the radar. Chinakhov, an underperforming former late first-round pick, was traded for Danton Heinen and draft picks. At the time, it didn’t seem like an […] The post Pittsburgh Penguins’ Egor Chinakhov Continuing to Impress appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 4 • 2:58 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Blue Jays Receive Intriguing Take on Mets’ Francisco Lindor

The New York Mets and president of baseball operations David Stearns are back at the drawing board after missing the playoffs for the second straight season. Stearns has to find a way to improve the team and get it back to the postseason, and that means making tough decisions. Juan Soto is the face of […] The post Blue Jays Receive Intriguing Take on Mets’ Francisco Lindor appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 4 • 2:56 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Our take on Colorado’s 2026 ballot measures

Constitutional Amendment 81: Law enforcement reporting requirements to federal authorities Changes the state constitution. All such amendments need 55% to be enacted. Amendment 81 would amend the state constitution to require law enforcement to notify U.S. government immigration officials when they charge a person who is in the country illegally and the alleged offense is […]

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