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- 1EU lawmakers urge Commission to block US sanctions on ICC▼Block US sanctions on ICC, EU lawmakers tell Commission
A group of EU lawmakers is pressing the European Commission to shield officials of the International Criminal Court from US sanctions, calling for the bloc's blocking statute to be applied automatically. Dutch lawmaker Dirk Gotink said waiting to counter such measures 'stems from the time when we thought that the Americans were still our friends.' The push highlights growing transatlantic friction over Washington's penalties targeting the court, which has pursued warrants against Israeli and US-allied figures.
- 2Modi tells bureaucrats to match speed of instant-delivery era▼PM Modi makes it CRYSTAL CLEAR: In an era of instant delivery, slow governance has NO PLACE "Citizens DO NOT want to wai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that slow governance has no place in an era of instant delivery, telling officials that citizens do not want to wait weeks or months for services. Speaking on India's development goals, he warned that by 2047 the country will not tolerate bureaucratic delays and that administration must adapt to modern expectations or be left behind. The remarks are being circulated widely in India.
- 3Maui county urges residents to prepare for extended outages▼County of Maui urges residents to prepare for prolonged power and communications outages
The County of Maui is urging residents to prepare for prolonged power and communications outages. The advisory, reported by Maui Now, tells households to stock emergency supplies, plan for loss of phone and internet service, and be ready to manage without utilities for an extended period. The warning comes as officials stress readiness for disruptions that could affect daily life across the island, and residents are being encouraged to review their emergency plans now rather than wait for an outage to begin.
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Streamer Asmongold has posted a message telling his audience that the internet is furious at him, without giving details in the headline itself. The post drew large engagement, with hundreds of thousands of likes, as fans and critics speculate about what prompted the backlash and wait for his full explanation.
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A golf creator is celebrating a milestone, telling followers the waiting has paid off. The short announcement, titled "The wait was worth it," has drawn close to a million likes and is being widely shared among golf fans. Details of exactly what was achieved have not been spelled out, leaving followers congratulating her in the comments.
- 6David Byrne appears as Not My Job guest on Wait Wait●'Wait Wait' for October 3, 2026: With Not My Job guest David Byrne https://www.npr.org/2026/10/03/g-s1-146130/wait-wait-
NPR's comedy news quiz 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' aired its October 3, 2026 episode featuring Talking Heads frontman David Byrne as the Not My Job guest. The musician and former Talking Heads leader answered quiz questions in the show's signature segment. The episode is drawing attention from fans of both the long-running quiz and Byrne's music.
- 7AAA urges Iowans to book holiday travel early▼AAA: Iowans should book holiday travel now or pay more later
AAA is telling Iowans to book their holiday travel now, warning that prices will only rise as the season gets closer. The auto club's advice applies to flights and other holiday trips, with the message that waiting means paying more. It is a routine seasonal reminder aimed at helping travelers lock in lower fares ahead of the busy period.
- 8Wait Wait Don't Tell Me episode features David Byrne●NOW PLAYING == Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me with Peter Sagal and Alzo Slade 10/3/26: We ghost some tech bros with David Byrn
The NPR news quiz Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me aired a new episode with host Peter Sagal, co-host Alzo Slade, and guest David Byrne, playing off the theme of 'ghosting tech bros'. Listeners are sharing the episode, with Byrne's appearance drawing particular attention given his music and art profile.
- 9David Byrne joins 'Wait Wait' as Not My Job guest▼‘Wait Wait’ for October 3, 2026: With Not My Job guest David Byrne
NPR's news quiz 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' has announced its October 3, 2026 episode, with Talking Heads frontman David Byrne as the featured Not My Job guest. In the recurring segment, celebrity guests answer questions about stories far outside their field. Byrne's appearance is drawing attention from fans of the show and the musician ahead of the broadcast.
- 10Families await return of USS Abraham Lincoln▼‘It’s been hard’: families await the return of the USS Abraham Lincoln
Families of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are speaking about the strain of a long separation as they await the aircraft carrier's return to port. Relatives describe the deployment as difficult, telling The Guardian it has 'been hard' while they count down to homecomings. The story highlights the personal toll of extended naval deployments on US military families.
- 11Protest song "João Não Quer Lutar" back in circulation●João Não Quer Lutar (Flicts) "A noite já se vai A madruga cai Sozinho, olhando o céu A caminho do quartel A espera no po
The Brazilian protest song "João Não Quer Lutar" by Flicts, whose lyrics tell of a young man resisting military service, is being shared online. Verses about waiting at the barracks gate at dawn and refusing to kill or to enlist are striking a chord, with readers quoting lines like "João não quer matar" and "aos 18" as discussion of conscription and militarism resurfaces in Brazil.
- 12Oysterfest, WWU art exhibition and Peter Sagal event on Bellingham agenda▼Cocoa’s picks: Oysterfest, WWU art exhibition and an evening with Peter Sagal
Cascadia Daily's roundup of local highlights directs readers to three events: Oysterfest, a Western Washington University art exhibition, and an evening with Peter Sagal, the host of NPR's 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!'. The picks offer a weekend guide for the Bellingham area, spanning food, visual art and live conversation.
- 13Bank of Canada urges institutions not to fear liquidity facility▼Canadian institutions should not fear using liquidity facility, says Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada is telling financial institutions they should not hesitate to use its liquidity facility when needed, according to reporting carried by Reuters and multiple US outlets. The central bank's message is aimed at removing any stigma around tapping emergency-style funding, encouraging institutions to seek support early rather than wait until stress builds. The remarks come amid heightened attention to banking-sector liquidity safeguards worldwide.