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Wake Forest Edges Purdue 38-36 in Double OvertimeSports — Sep 10, 2026Wake Forest outlasted Purdue 38-36 in double overtime at Ross-Ade, with Gio Lopez scoring the game-winning 3-yard touchdown and a successful two-point conversion after a clutch replay-approved first down by Carlos Hernandez. Purdue, buoyed by Fame Ijeboi’s 156 rushing yards and three touchdowns, fought back but extended its long losing streak against power-conference programs.

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Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case, Patient Dies — 1dKenya confirmed its first Ebola death: Aden Duale said a Bundibugyo case patient regrettably passed on last night at around 1130 after reaching Nairobi on Oct. 3.

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Hukporti’s Achilles Tear Ends His Season — 2dSixers center Ariel Hukporti left Philadelphia’s preseason win over the Knicks after a non-contact right-leg injury, raising concern about a possible Achilles injury; imaging was planned, and no confirmed diagnosis was provided in the reports. His absence would deepen Philadelphia’s center shortage, with Adem Bona, Tacko Fall and Dominick Barlow also sidelined by injuries.

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Georgia Mother Sues Universal Over Son's Coaster InjuriesEntertainment — 2dA Georgia mother is suing Universal Orlando and Stardust Racers manufacturer Mack Rides, alleging the coaster caused her 9-year-old son to lose consciousness and suffer lasting head, facial, orthopedic and spinal injuries. The lawsuit says the ride lacked adequate upper-body support and cites a prior fatal incident; Universal disputes the claims and alleges the parents failed to use reasonable care.

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“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” — Pope John Paul II, Adelaide, 1986 — 4dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

Experts Share Ways to Preserve Muscle With Age — Sep 29, 2026A fitness coach recommends adequate protein, regular strength training, quality sleep and staying active to help limit age-related muscle loss, which can be compounded by sedentary habits and rapid weight loss on GLP-1 drugs. Separately, researchers found that age-related declines in mitochondrial cardiolipin may contribute to muscle changes, and restoring it partly reversed muscle wasting in mice—an early finding that could point to future treatments.

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Guides Cite Sleep, Ventilation, and Zinc for Cold and Flu Defense — Sep 27, 2026To reduce cold and flu risk, experts recommend vaccination, frequent handwashing, limiting close contact with sick people, and improving ventilation; adequate sleep, regular moderate exercise, and a balanced diet also support health. Evidence for supplements and other immunity “boosters” is limited, while strenuous exercise during illness or inadequate rest can be counterproductive.

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Sam Okafor Getting plenty of sleep and fresh air has always kept my colds milder than any pill.

Carpenter, Qualley Join Holland's Fred Astaire Biopic — Sep 25, 2026Margaret Qualley will play Adele Astaire and Sabrina Carpenter Ginger Rogers opposite Tom Holland in Sony's untitled Fred Astaire biopic, announced September 25, 2026.

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Maya Lindstrom Tom Holland dancing as Fred Astaire could work if they focus on the real partnership with his sister Adele.

Research Examines Longevity, Sleep, Exercise, AgingHealth — Sep 23, 2026Research links long-term aerobic activity and sustained or improving cardiovascular health to greater resilience and lower risks of heart disease and death in older age. Separate findings associate adequate sleep with longer life, while a review found older adults define successful aging through well-being, relationships, activity, and security—not longevity itself.

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Yemen government says repelled Houthi attack as missiles intercepted — Sep 23, 2026Yemeni government forces said they repelled Houthi attacks near the Hejat al-Abd pass, a vital route linking Taiz with Aden that carries supplies and civilian traffic. The clashes come as the Houthis press gains along Yemen’s western coast, raising concerns that they could tighten pressure on Taiz and further strain the government’s position.

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Nauru Renamed Naoero, Reclaims Heritage at UN — Sep 23, 2026President David Adeang told the UN on Sept. 22, 2026 that Nauru is now Naoero, restoring the name its people used among themselves and changing its code to NRO.

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Jared Kim It's about time Nauru reclaimed Naoero as their proper name instead of sticking with the old colonial version.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Charlie Puth Cancels Six Australia, New Zealand Shows — Sep 19, 2026Charlie Puth has canceled the six-date Australia and New Zealand leg of his Whatever’s Clever! World Tour, scrapping shows in Auckland and major cities including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, with tickets automatically refunded. No official reason has been given and Puth has not publicly commented on the cancellation.

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Rachel Meyers I feel bad for everyone who bought tickets, even if they get refunded. Hope whatever the issue is gets sorted soon so rescheduled dates can happen.

US imposes visa curbs on South Africans accused of land seizures — Sep 15, 2026The United States announced a new visa-restriction policy targeting South African foreign nationals involved in uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination, or the incitement of violence, arguing that Pretoria has not adequately addressed these concerns and that relations have deteriorated since President Trump’s first and second terms. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the policy as a response to these issues, with reporting across multiple outlets confirming the scope and intent of the sanctions.

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Marcus Bell Relations with Pretoria have worsened for years over these issues, so limiting entry for those inciting seizures makes sense.

Fremantle, Sydney Set for Preliminary Final — Sep 11, 2026CFL Week 15 kicks off with four games, including ongoing Canada West play and a Saskatoon stock car race, with the Toronto Tempo also preparing to host Indiana in the WNBA. In AFL, Fremantle faces Sydney in Friday night preliminary finals at the SCG, while Brisbane’s rout of Adelaide keeps their three-peat bid alive.

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FIFA Gives Two Former Chiefs Lifetime Bans — Sep 11, 2026FIFA handed life bans to Bassam Adeel Jaleel, the former Maldives federation president, for misusing COVID-19 relief funds and fined him one million Swiss francs, with Maldives’ former finance chief Mohamed Ageel also banned for 10 years and fined 100,000 Swiss francs. The sanctions extended to Montserrat’s Vincent Cassell, also awarded a life ban and a one-million Swiss franc fine, while his former secretary Tandica Hughes received a 15-year ban and a 150,000 Swiss franc fine for improper transactions.

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Marcus Bell Banning the finance chief for 10 years alongside the others shows they're going after the whole group involved.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Judges Block Federal Grazing Limits in Montana, OregonEnvironment — Sep 8, 2026A string of court rulings blocked or delayed the BLM’s attempts to remove or restrict grazing by American Prairie’s 900-plus bison on public lands, keeping them on current allotments while the broader dispute over how livestock is defined under the Taylor Grazing Act unfolds. Separately, a federal judge in Oregon blocked grazing in designated sage grouse research areas, ruling the 2025 plan failed to adequately address environmental protections and wilderness characteristics.

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Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows1 source — nowThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Governor Candidate Vows To Keep Sharia Law Out Of Swing State With Large Muslim Population1 source — nowRepublican Michigan State Sen. Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt took a stand against Sharia law Wednesday by introducing a resolution reaffirming his chamber's "commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions."

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Messi Ends Argentina Career With Farewell Win — 1dThe University of Buenos Aires awarded Lionel Messi an honorary doctorate, recognizing his career, leadership and contributions to Argentina. The honor came ahead of what was described as his farewell international match against Benin.

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266,000 Join French School Protests — 5dFrench high-school protests over teacher shortages, crowded classrooms, long schedules and poor facilities have led to school blockades and clashes with police, prompting accusations of excessive force and government claims that the hard left has fueled unrest. While many students and commentators blame deteriorating public services, critics of that account point to rising per-pupil spending and argue that the causes are more complex.

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Apollo Software Pioneer Margaret Hamilton Dies at 90 — 6hMargaret Hamilton, Apollo flight-software leader who coined software engineering and whose code handled the 1969 moon-landing alarm, has died at 90.

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Bestselling Author Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86Entertainment — 2dBestselling author and former Conservative politician Jeffrey Archer has died at 86, his publisher said, describing his death as sudden and peaceful. Archer sold more than 300 million books over a five-decade career; his final novel, Adam and Eve, is due for release shortly.

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Jeffries Turns to Trump Criticism When Asked About New Jersey Voter Registrations — 1hHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries pivoted to attacking President Donald Trump when confronted over a recent report that New Jersey has thousands of registered illegal alien voters on its rolls and that hundreds of them voted in elections.

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Rachel Meyers This pivot shows Democrats have no plan to secure elections when actual problems like illegal voting come up.

Trump, 3 GOP Senators Tell John Thune To Keep Senate Open Until SAVE ACT Is Passed — 1hPresident Donald Trump and three Republicans senators called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the chamber's summer recess until the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is passed.

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Elena Vasquez The Senate already drags its feet too much. Canceling recess just adds pressure without guaranteeing real results on eligibility rules.