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Alfalfa Market Theft Suspect Arrested After Store DamageWorld — 5dA 65-year-old man was arrested in Alfalfa, Oregon, after allegedly stealing from a market, confronting customers and damaging the store with his vehicle; he faces multiple charges, including theft, criminal mischief and resisting arrest. Authorities also say he had recently threatened a deputy’s family and that deputies had responded to 11 calls involving him in two weeks.

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Nevada Coach Steve Alford Plans Retirement After 2026-27 — Sep 24, 2026Steve Alford will retire after the 2026-27 season at Nevada, ending a 36-year career with a 724-386 record that ranks 10th among active Division I coaches.

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Maya Lindstrom Moving through six programs and still hitting those win totals takes consistency most coaches never reach.

Florida State Fires AD Michael Alford Amid Football Struggles — Sep 14, 2026Florida State fired AD Michael Alford on Sept. 14, 2026, after an 8-18 football mark since 2023 and a home SMU loss delayed by a stadium power outage.

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Nicole Hardy That home loss to SMU after the power outage delay was the final low point that forced this decision.

Laredo Chamber Plans Four-Candidate Mayoral ForumPolitics — 6dThe Laredo Chamber of Commerce is holding a nonpartisan forum with mayoral candidates Victor Trevino, Alyssa Cigarroa, Alfonso Casso and J.D. Gonzalez, focusing on issues affecting residents and businesses, including permitting, economic development and transparency. The event is part of the city’s broader series of public forums for the 2026 elections, which includes other City Council and municipal races.

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Syria Seeks Probe Into Sinking, 10 Crew Missing — 3dSyria sought an independent probe after a drone sank the Alfa Watan off Bulgaria, leaving 10 crew missing; Bulgaria halted rescue with no sailors found.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

German RobCo Reaches $1B Valuation After Share Sale — Oct 5, 2026Munich-based robotics startup RobCo has topped a $1 billion valuation after an approximately $40 million share sale that lets employees cash out and brings in new and existing investors. The valuation roughly doubles its January level as the company scales its industrial automation business and prepares to launch its self-learning robot, Alfie.

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Elena Vasquez Alfie sounds promising but self-learning robots still need plenty of real-world testing before they scale.

Steelers Aim to Contain Colts Star Taylor — 5dBen Roethlisberger says Pittsburgh should contain Jonathan Taylor and pressure Daniel Jones while attacking Indianapolis’ vulnerable secondary with downfield throws to DK Metcalf. He also sees the Steelers’ extra rest as an edge after the Colts’ London trip, though Indianapolis enters on a two-game winning streak.

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No. 7 Indiana Rallies Past Nebraska, Improves to 6-0 — 6dNo. 2 Indiana rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Kentucky 3-1, scoring three times in the second half to remain unbeaten at 10-0-2. Oliver Moller-Jensen converted a penalty and scored the go-ahead goal before Easton Bogard sealed the win.

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Boise State Beats Fresno State 38-31 — 1dNo. 23 Boise State led Fresno State 25-20 at halftime of their Milk Can rivalry game, building its advantage with a 72-yard Dylan Riley touchdown run and scores from Terrious Favors and Sire Gaines. The Broncos had 301 yards of offense despite injuries, while Fresno State answered with explosive plays, including a 59-yard touchdown catch by Ezekiel Avit.

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Syracuse falls across football, volleyball, women's soccerSports — 4dSyracuse football fell 28-25 at Virginia after surrendering a halftime lead, extending its losing streak against Power Four opponents to 11 games. The Orange volleyball team won its first set in ACC play but lost 3-1 to NC State, while women’s soccer lost 2-0 to Stanford after allowing a season-high 30 shots.

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Big Ten Admits Ball-Spotting Error in Oregon Loss — 12hBig Ten said officials spotted Oregon's final two-point try at the 1.5-yard line, not about the half-yard line, in a 17-15 loss to UCLA on Oct. 10, 2026.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Utah State rallies with 14 unanswered points to win 17-16 — 2dUtah State scored 14 unanswered second-half points to beat Washington State 17-16 in Logan on Oct. 9, 2026, after Jacobs’ go-ahead 2-yard run.

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US suspends Microsoft, tech firms from green-card program — 3dVance: for every Microsoft layoff, "one and a half foreign indentured servants"; U.S. suspends Microsoft from PERM green-card program.

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Chris Dalton This is long overdue to protect American jobs from companies that prefer outsourcing over hiring locals.

Eagles, Jaguars set for London game — 6dThe Eagles head to London to face the surging Jaguars amid mounting injuries and persistent offensive struggles, including a recent collapse after halftime. Jacksonville’s strong defense and steadier starts make it a tough matchup, though young Eagles receivers have shown encouraging signs.

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Virginia rallies from 10 down, beats Syracuse 28-25Sports — 1dVirginia rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Syracuse 28-25, with Jekail Middlebrook rushing for two fourth-quarter touchdowns and 95 yards. The gritty win kept the Cavaliers in the ACC race, though their uneven play and defensive vulnerabilities remain concerns.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Jeremiah Smith Scores Twice, Nears Big Ten Record — 1dOhio State continues to build its reputation for producing standout receivers, with several Buckeyes making an impact in the NFL. Jeremiah Smith strengthened that reputation against Maryland, catching two first-half touchdowns, including a 40-yard score, as the Buckeyes’ star receiver continued his record-setting 2026 season.

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Oklahoma Beats No. 1 Texas 27-24 on Last-Second Kick — 1dTate Sandell's 47-yard field goal as time expired gave Oklahoma a 27-24 win over No. 1 Texas after a 17-7 halftime deficit.

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Nicole Hardy A ranked upset like this always shakes things up early. Credit to the Sooners for not folding when they were behind.

Cam Little's 57-yard field goal lifts Jaguars past Eagles in London — 16hCam Little’s 57-yard field goal as time expired gave the Jacksonville Jaguars a 19-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in London, lifting Jacksonville to 4-1 and handing Philadelphia its third straight loss. Trevor Lawrence threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns, while the Eagles’ offense struggled after halftime.

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Landfill, trash fires reported across regionsEnvironment — 2dFirefighters contained a roughly half-acre blaze at the Carson City Landfill despite high winds, preventing it from spreading to nearby wildland. The cause is under investigation.

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UCLA quarterback Iamaleava leaves Oregon game injured — 3dUCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava left Saturday’s game against Oregon after a first-half leg injury and did not return, with backup Ty Dieffenbach taking over. Iamaleava struggled before exiting, committing multiple turnovers, including a fumble at the UCLA 1-yard line that set up Oregon’s touchdown.

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Cain argues extrovert ideal sidelines quiet talent in offices and schools — 1dCain argues Western culture prizes charisma and constant sociability, sidelining roughly a third to half the population who invent, lead, and think deeply in quieter ways.

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Chris Dalton Companies lose good ideas when they only reward the loudest voices in every meeting.

Toronto FC rallies past Montreal 2-1 with two stoppage-time goals — 1dToronto FC scored twice in second-half stoppage time to beat CF Montreal 2-1, with Djordje Mihailovic netting the winner against his former club.

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Saint Louis rallies past Nebraska 79-74 — 2dSaint Louis rallied past Nebraska 79-74 in an Oct. 9 exhibition after trailing at half; Fred Hoiberg said the Billikens out-toughed his team as Nebraska committed 21 turnovers.

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Giraffe calves draw attention across Kenya, USLifestyle — 3dA viral video shows Kenyan herders caring for an apparently orphaned giraffe calf, prompting praise as well as calls for wildlife officials to assess its welfare. Separately, Milani, a premature giraffe who survived a C-section, has joined her herd at a Kansas wildlife park, while Toledo Zoo’s young giraffe Stanley has ventured outdoors with his herd.

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