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Ive spotted 8 on-sale Echo devices that come with $30 in free Amazon credits ahead of October Prime Day
Technology

Ive spotted 8 on-sale Echo devices that come with $30 in free Amazon credits ahead of October Prime Day

Select Echo devices are on sale and also come with $30 in free Amazon credits.

Tomasa Franecki · 01 Oct, 2026
Ford CEO says AI is taking over spreadsheet jobs. It still needs humans to fix robots.
Business

Ford CEO says AI is taking over spreadsheet jobs. It still needs humans to fix robots.

Ford CEO Jim Farley says AI could change or eliminate some finance jobs while leaving skilled-trades work more insulated.

Ben Shimkus · 01 Oct, 2026
Noise from Universal’s latest ride made rich locals furious, fast
Technology

Noise from Universal’s latest ride made rich locals furious, fast

Universal Studios Hollywood has pledged to erect another sound barrier around its latest attraction after local residents complained about the bloodcurdling scr...

Jess Weatherbed · 01 Oct, 2026
Internal document reveals Amazon's secret contingency plan for life without the US Postal Service
Business

Internal document reveals Amazon's secret contingency plan for life without the US Postal Service

Amazon developed a USPS contingency plan as contract talks soured. Its own delivery service now aims to reach nearly every US ZIP code by 2029.

Eugene Kim · 01 Oct, 2026
In my 80s, I moved to the Philippines to better afford long-term care. I plan to live the rest of my life here.
Business

In my 80s, I moved to the Philippines to better afford long-term care. I plan to live the rest of my life here.

Lemuel Bray, 85, moved to the Philippines for affordable long-term care, remarried, and enjoys lower living costs and supportive community.

Noah Sheidlower · 01 Oct, 2026
States leading nation on the biggest education battles gripping classrooms revealed in first-ever report
World

States leading nation on the biggest education battles gripping classrooms revealed in first-ever report

The Defending Education report ranks Tennessee first among all 50 states on parental rights, DEI, gender identity and public school policies.

Kaley Bosco · 01 Oct, 2026
Trump’s special strategy to deport illegals gives him another tool for enforcement
World

Trump’s special strategy to deport illegals gives him another tool for enforcement

The United States has deported some 25,000 illegal aliens to third countries under Trump, which includes targeting criminal aliens convicted of murder and rape.

Destini Ferry · 01 Oct, 2026
Teen's tragic killing by illegal immigrant becomes flashpoint in battle for control of Congress
World

Teen's tragic killing by illegal immigrant becomes flashpoint in battle for control of Congress

Sheridan Gorman's parents confronted Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley over sanctuary city policies during a heated congressional debate.

Camryn Yundt · 01 Oct, 2026
Deadly cartels know where our border agents live. We have to protect their families
World

Deadly cartels know where our border agents live. We have to protect their families

Sinaloa cartel hackers used commercial data to track an FBI agent in Mexico City. Changing tech poses increased risks for agents in the field and their families...

Brayan Willms · 01 Oct, 2026
Election crime arrests keep piling up as Dems insist it 'just doesn't happen'
World

Election crime arrests keep piling up as Dems insist it 'just doesn't happen'

New federal cases charge noncitizens with voter fraud across multiple states, clashing with Democrats who oppose the SAVE Act and deny it happens.

Miles Herman · 01 Oct, 2026
I escaped communism. America must not ignore the urgent warning signs
World

I escaped communism. America must not ignore the urgent warning signs

The record is unambiguous and is written in blood. No communist revolution has delivered the justice, equality, and prosperity it promised.

Nettie Bednar · 01 Oct, 2026
Get real linguists behind your language lessons with a lifetime of Babbel
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Get lifetime Babbel access to all 14 languages for $159 through Oct. 6 with StackSocial code LEARN and learn with lessons developed by 100+ expert linguists.

Donavon Aufderhar · 01 Oct, 2026