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French Police Aren’t the Problem3 sources — 5d

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Cuba Says US Contacts Aren’t Negotiations — Oct 5, 2026Cuba's top Washington diplomat told Reuters on Oct. 5, 2026 the US and Cuba have communication channels but no formal negotiations, disputing Trump's claim Rubio was deep into talks.

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Nicole Hardy Having open channels is smart but it won't solve much without real negotiations on the table.

Federal Data Flags 500 Colleges’ Loan Nonpayment — Sep 16, 2026Federal data show about 500 colleges where at least 40% of recent loan borrowers aren’t repaying, a pattern concentrated in for-profit schools amid calls for greater accountability and potential revenue cuts for underperformers. At the same time, the nonprofit sector is expanding its role by providing substantial liquidity, grants, and free access programs to stabilize higher-ed financing, highlighting a debate over value and oversight in the for-profit sector.

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Dream Unable to Secure Larger Venue for WNBA Finals GamesSports — 1dAtlanta Dream will host WNBA Finals home games at 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena after failing to secure State Farm Arena or another larger venue.

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Idaho State Plans $70M Community ArenaSports — 4dIdaho State University plans to build the $70 million to $80 million ICCU Bengal Arena on its Pocatello campus, funded through a multiyear gift from Idaho Central Credit Union and other private donations. The roughly 4,500-seat venue will host basketball and serve as a regional event space for concerts, commencements and other gatherings.

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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.

Atlanta Dream plans 2027 move to State Farm Arena — 6dThe Atlanta Dream will move all 25 home games to State Farm Arena in 2027 under a multiyear deal, leaving 3,500-seat Gateway Center after three straight sold-out seasons.

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Trump Plans Clarksville Rally Ahead of Midterms — 5dPresident Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tennessee, to energize Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. The visit is his second in Tennessee in recent weeks; local officials warned attendees to expect traffic delays, road closures and limited parking.

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Michigan Teams Prepare for Hockey Openers, Swim MeetsSports — 6dNo. 3 Michigan State opens its season at home against Northern Michigan, hosting the Wildcats Friday and Sunday as it pursues a third consecutive Big Ten title. Western Michigan also begins its season at home, facing Ferris State in the Broncos’ final season at Lawson Arena before moving to a new downtown venue next year.

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Thunderbirds prepare for Laval home openerSports — 4dThe Springfield Thunderbirds bring a 2-0 start into Saturday’s home opener against the Laval Rocket, marking 100 years of professional hockey in the city. Pregame festivities include a downtown block party and player red-carpet arrival, while the team also highlights arena concession upgrades.

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Céline Dion Falls on Stage in Paris — 3dSinger Céline Dion took a tumble on stage at the Plénitude Arena Tuesday. Dion slipped during her 26-show Paris residency. Videos show the singer walking across the stage and jum… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Priya Raman At this point in her career these falls are probably more common than people think.

Sons Introduce Ovechkin at Final Capitals Home Opener — 5dAlex Ovechkin’s sons, Sergei and Ilya, introduced their father before the Washington Capitals’ home opener against Pittsburgh, giving the longtime captain a memorable send-off ahead of his announced final NHL season. Ovechkin joined his teammates to a cheering crowd at Capital One Arena.

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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.

Stars Commit to 2027 Australian Open One-Point Slam — 5dAlcaraz, Sinner, Gauff and Osaka lock in for the 2027 Australian Open 1 Point Slam, a single-point knockout with a A$1 million prize and Jan. 13 final at Rod Laver Arena.

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Kentucky Basketball Pro Day Draws NBA ScoutsSports — 6dKentucky’s annual Pro Day at Rupp Arena gave NBA scouts and fans a look at the Wildcats through drills and scrimmages, with forward N’Diaye, shooter Alex Wilkins and freshman guard Mason Williams among the players who stood out. Separate coverage showed Kentucky’s Pro Day and Tennessee’s media day, while Grand Canyon announced expanded live coverage of Mountain West Basketball Media Day.

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Blazers Owner Targets Portland Championship Amid Arena TalksSports — 6dTrail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season-ticket holders he intends to bring a championship to Portland, pointing to the team’s recent playoff return and roster additions. He said the organization is focused on keeping Moda Center among the NBA’s best, but offered no renovation specifics as negotiations over public funding and a long-term lease continue, leaving the franchise’s future in Portland unresolved.

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Montana State Scrimmages; Mississippi State Plans ExhibitionSports — Oct 5, 2026Mississippi State and Louisiana Tech will play a women’s basketball exhibition at Choctaw Central High School’s Tushka Arena on Oct. 18, part of a partnership with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Montana State also gave fans an early look at its women’s team at its Blue and Gold scrimmage, where returning players and newcomers took the court.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Rogers Completes $4.35B Takeover of MLSE — Oct 1, 2026Rogers Communications completed its $4.35 billion Canadian purchase of Kilmer Sports’ remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, giving it full control of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, Argonauts and Scotiabank Arena alongside its existing Blue Jays assets. Rogers plans to combine its sports and media holdings in a new Rogers Sports unit; Keith Pelley and Mark Shapiro will remain in their leadership roles, while Rogers has also discussed selling a minority stake in the combined assets.

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Nicole Hardy Keeping the same executives in place might help avoid disruption, but I wonder if Rogers will push harder on streaming rights at the expense of traditional cable.

Rod Stewart Sets 2027 UK and European Dates as Final Tour — Sep 28, 2026Rod Stewart says his 2027 Final Encore tour across the UK and Europe will be his last, ending more than six decades of touring. He plans to perform arena shows beginning in Dublin, with Howard Jones supporting on UK and Ireland dates; Stewart recently canceled U.S. concerts after a heart procedure.

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Fulton Sheen Beatified Before 50,000 Catholics — Sep 28, 2026About 50,000 Catholics filled a St. Louis arena on Sept. 24, 2026, as Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was beatified; the boy healed after 61 minutes without a heartbeat carried his relic.

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Hunter Goodman Hits 40th and 41st Homers as Rockies Top White Sox — Sep 27, 2026Colorado catcher Hunter Goodman hit his 40th and 41st home runs in a 9-6 win over Chicago, becoming the first National League catcher since 2003 to reach 40 in a season and the first Rockie to do so since Nolan Arenado in 2019. The loss also ended the White Sox’s hopes of winning the AL Central.

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Nicole Hardy Goodman powering to 40 homers as a catcher gives the Rockies something real to build on next year.

PWHL Plans First All-Star Tournament in Toronto — Sep 24, 2026The PWHL will stage its first All-Star tournament on March 7, 2027, at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, featuring Canada, U.S., international and rookie teams in a fast-paced 3-on-3 competition. Teams will play a round robin, with the top team advancing directly to the final and the next two facing off in a semifinal.

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Derek Foss The 3-on-3 format should make for some exciting action, and putting it in Toronto feels like a smart choice for the first one.

NHL Weighs Houston, Austin Expansion by Year-End — Sep 21, 2026After a six-month vetting period, the NHL says no decisions on expansion to Houston or Austin have been made and no firm deadline exists, though a December vote by the board could clarify the path forward. The Friedkin Group remains evaluating both cities, with a split among owners on where to expand and a $3.5 billion commitment (franchise plus arena) cited as the scale of the move.

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Lily Allen Downsized North American Tour Over Low Sales — Sep 15, 2026Lily Allen downsized several North American tour dates from arenas to smaller venues due to low ticket sales, with one Montreal show canceled, in order to keep the West End Girl tour on schedule while performing the album in full. She emphasized that promoters use data to forecast demand rather than the artist alone, and she did not want to let down the crew despite the change in plans.

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Silver Calls Potential Blazers Move ‘Failure’ — Sep 15, 2026Adam Silver said Sept. 15 he would see it as a "failure" if the Trail Blazers did not stay in Portland and called Moda Center among the league's least modern arenas.

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Chris Dalton The county and state need to hold firm on that 20-year lease before handing over public money for the arena upgrades.

Pink Events Support Breast Cancer CausesHealth — 4dCommunities and Purdue Fort Wayne are marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink-themed events that raise funds and honor survivors and people battling the disease. Allen Community College’s Spirit of Pink donated $504 to a local cancer-support organization, while Purdue Fort Wayne expanded its longtime Pink Out into a campuswide Pink Week; a separate gala in Virginia is also fundraising to celebrate and support breast cancer champions and their families.

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