MeidasTouch Full Podcast – 10/9/26

On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett, and Jordy break down Trump’s escalating Iran war disaster as oil prices surge, tankers come under…

We’re Investigating Prior Authorization. Help ProPublica Understand Your Health Insurance Denial.

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Nigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, education spending falls – World Bank

THE World Bank says revenues across Nigeria’s 36 states increased by 93 per cent between 2023 and 2025, while the share of expenditure allocated to…

LIVE: Indian-Tamil Origin Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Drew Litton: Clinging to their treasure

Cartoonist Drew Litton channels Tolkien in processing the news that the Monforts don't plan to sell the Colorado Rockies.

Jim Morrissey: Hands in the cookie jar

Cartoonist Jim Morrissey finds irony in GOP gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx's call for a fast amid troubles with improper campaign contributions.

‘Donald Trump Lied…’: Bernie Sanders Exposes MAGA Billionaires’ Fight To Control Elections

“What’d I Miss?”: Living an “important” life

In "What'd I Miss?" Ossie mourns the passing of multi-talented comics legend Gerry Conway, and wonders how he can measure up in his own life.

Pay to Play to Play to Pay

How the system now works

Heavy rain triggers flooding in Chile’s Santiago, sweeping away vehicles

Man City Charges, Explained: “Sham” Deals, Abu Dhabi & Possible Punishment | PTFO

‘The Choice Is Quite Simple’: Finnish President Stubb Pulls No Punches In Big Wake Up Call To Europe

LIVE: Haze blankets Kuala Lumpur as air quality worsens in Malaysia

Thai court dismisses detention challenge by Chinese journalist sought by Beijing

A Thai court on Friday dismissed a challenge by a Chinese investigative journalist over his prolonged detention in Bangkok, a day after authorities began proceedings…

Hong Kong nat. security police charge man over ‘seditious’ posts 3 months after unannounced arrest

Hong Kong national security police have charged a man for allegedly making “seditious” online posts, revealing the case nearly three months after his unannounced arrest.…

Opinion: Allowing oil and gas leases on Roan Plateau could destroy one of Colorado’s most biodiverse landscapes

BLM’s upcoming lease sale will test if federal agency is willing to honor local solutions and protect valuable public lands

How surveillance technology enables arbitrary arrests and detention

By Arinze Chijioke When government critic Chika Nwoba petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in February 2024, he didn’t expect the complaint would…

LIVE: Nobel Peace Prize 2026 announcement

10-9-2026 Friday News List

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Belt and Road paving way for China’s military presence in SE Asia

Last week, eight Chinese-made light attack jets sat on a half-finished runway at Ban Keun, flanked by more than two dozen military support vehicles, offering…