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The Los Angeles Times answers a reader question about preventing checks from being stolen in the mail. Mail theft and check fraud have become widespread concerns, prompting advice on safer alternatives such as online bill pay, dropping mail inside post offices rather than curbside boxes, and using indelible ink. Growing incidents of check washing have made the topic timely for consumers worried about protecting their money.

Commentary syndicated by The Motley Fool and The Globe and Mail points to a single cryptocurrency that Wall Street analysts believe could climb more than 250%. The piece frames the coin as an 'unstoppable' buy before a major rally, though it does not name a specific analyst target. Such forecasts fuel ongoing debate about crypto price predictions.

In 2000, Blockbuster turned down the chance to buy Netflix for $50 million. At the time Netflix was a small DVD-by-mail rental service founded in 1997, charging $15.95 a month with no late fees. The story is being retold as one of business history's most famous missed opportunities, given Netflix's rise into a streaming giant and Blockbuster's collapse.

Texas voters are being urged to check, register, or update their county voter registration before the deadline of Monday, October 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CT. Applications sent by mail must be postmarked by that time. The reminder is circulating as Texans prepare for upcoming elections and risk being unable to vote if their registration is not current.

A new arts and entertainment piece examines Jason Oppenheim, the realtor known from Netflix's 'Selling Sunset' and 'Selling the OC', and his new series 'Primetime'. The story argues Oppenheim continues to blur the boundary between scripted drama and reality television, raising questions about how much of his on-screen world is staged. The full article appears in the Charleston Gazette-Mail's Arts & Entertainment section.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is leveraging major sporting events, from Formula 1 to the FIFA World Cup, as a tool of diplomacy to raise Malaysia's international profile. The Malay Mail reports that Anwar's engagement with global sports platforms is part of a broader strategy to position Malaysia on the world stage and build ties with other nations through high-profile events.

Alberta separatists have travelled to Washington offering access to the province's fresh water and oil in exchange for American backing for independence from Canada. According to the Globe and Mail, Republican operatives have in turn provided tactical assistance to the separatist movement inside Alberta. The report has drawn attention to the movement's attempts to internationalize its cause and to concerns in Canada about foreign involvement in provincial politics.

The Bank of England has warned that financial stability risks are rising, citing volatility in energy prices and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence as potential threats to the financial system. The warning suggests concerns about market exposure to AI-driven valuations and energy market shocks affecting banks and investors.