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Five Buss Siblings Defend Pending Lakers Stake Sale — 1dFive of Jeanie Buss’ siblings filed a court opposition to her effort to block the Buss family trust from selling its 17.8% Lakers stake to the incoming ownership group led by Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, calling her petition baseless and saying the sale should proceed. The dispute could affect Jeanie Buss’ ability to remain the Lakers’ governor, and a court hearing is scheduled for Dec. 8.

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Tom Cruise dances in Spirit Tunnel — Sep 30, 2026Tom Cruise donned sunglasses and reenacted his Risky Business dance through The Jennifer Hudson Show Spirit Tunnel, as staff sang a Bob Seger remix, while promoting Digger.

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NBA Hall of Famer Bob Pettit Dies at 93 — Sep 24, 2026Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, the NBA’s first MVP and a pioneering forward, has died at 93. The LSU star spent all 11 of his NBA seasons with the Hawks, earning two MVP awards and 11 All-Star selections and leading the team to the 1958 championship.

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Bob Mackie, Costume Designer for Cher and Carol Burnett, Dies at 87 — Sep 14, 2026Bob Mackie, designer of Cher’s 1986 Oscars look and 450-plus Carol Burnett Show costumes, died Sept. 14, 2026, at 87; cause undisclosed.

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Michael J. Fox Accepts Humanitarian Award to Emmys Standing Ovation — Sep 15, 2026Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Emmys to a standing ovation, saying he once hid his Parkinson's diagnosis fearing audiences would stop laughing.

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Maya Lindstrom Michael J Fox hiding his Parkinson's to keep audiences laughing shows real dedication to his craft.

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.

Michael J. Fox Receives Major Honor at 2026 Emmys for Parkinson’s Advocacy — Sep 15, 2026Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Monday night’s Emmy Awards, in recognition of his decades of work raising awareness and funding research into Parkinson’s… — by Andrew Powell

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Chris Dalton It's great to see Michael J. Fox get this award after decades fighting for Parkinson's research funding.

Emmys honor Dolly Parton amid wins for The Pitt and Widow’s Bay — Sep 15, 2026At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, The Pitt won Outstanding Drama while Widows Bay dominated the night, and Dolly Parton was honored in a tribute alongside news of fashion icon Bob Mackie’s death. The ceremony also spotlighted book-to-screen adaptations with several winners including Remarkably Bright Creatures, Slow Horses, Palm Royale, Love Story, Bridgerton, and Margo's Got Money Troubles, and highlighted ongoing controversy over Sydney Sweeney’s racy ad campaign promoting a sports-betting app.

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Derek Foss The book adaptations sweeping awards shows how strong those stories translate to screen.

Rock History Highlights Dylan, Yes, Fleetwood Mac — Sep 9, 2026The Animals’ House of the Rising Sun became a landmark hit with a male perspective and enduring influence, while Collider’s list spotlights Yes’s near-19-minute Close to the Edge as a benchmark for rock epics, alongside other extended classics. Bob Dylan’s Love and Theft received top critical praise after its 2001 release, Lindsey Buckingham’s Tusk is highlighted as a Fleetwood Mac milestone, and a 2025 piece notes artists who covered Dylan and their deaths, underscoring Dylan’s lasting footprint across generations.

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Charley Pride Makes Grand Ole Opry History — Sep 9, 2026A trio of landmark moments in American roots music are highlighted: Elvis Presley’s early hit “I Forgot to Remember to Forget” helped launch his country-chart dominance and was later reinterpreted by Bob Dylan, while Bill Monroe is celebrated as the bluegrass pioneer who shaped the genre before his death; the legacy of Hank Williams’ material continues as Charley Pride made history as the first Black artist to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, opening with Williams’ ballad and helping broaden country’s reach, with legends like Linda Ronstadt later covering the same songs.

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Millie Bobby Brown Reportedly Adopts Second Child With Jake Bongiovi — Sep 17, 2026Multiple outlets report that Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child via adoption, following their first adopted daughter, with Brown continuing to emphasize privacy and family-building on their terms. Reports confirm the couple’s expanded family across People, EW, The Sun, The Mirror, TMZ, and PressBee-documented coverage.

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Marcus Bell It's wonderful they're expanding their family through adoption while prioritizing privacy for the kids.

Whitney Rose Files for Divorce After Nearly 17 YearsEntertainment — 1dWhitney Rose filed for divorce in Utah on October 6 after nearly 17 years; the sealed petition includes a parenting plan for Bobbie, 16, and Brooks, 13.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

M24 Sushi Scored 78 in Health InspectionWeather — 3dEugene and Springfield can expect morning fog followed by mostly sunny weather, with a brief warm-up later this week before cooler conditions return. Community updates include police incidents and roadwork, while health inspections found food-safety issues at More Boba and M24 Sushi; reported problems were corrected or prompted instructions for corrective action.

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Purdue Beats Illinois to End Big Ten Losing Streak — Sep 28, 2026Purdue visits Illinois on Saturday looking to end a three-game skid and earn its first Big Ten win, while Illinois seeks a conference bounce-back. The matchup comes after Illinois parted ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck and Purdue’s offense struggled against Notre Dame, making both teams’ defensive adjustments a key storyline.

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Idaho Stuns No. 1 Montana State, 35-34 — Oct 2, 2026Idaho stunned top-ranked Montana State 35-34 on Joshua Wood’s touchdown pass as time expired and his successful two-point run, handing the Bobcats their first loss in 19 games. The upset was Idaho’s first win of the season and its first-ever victory over a No. 1-ranked team; Montana State was without several injured starters.

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Priya Raman Idaho's last second score and two point run was the perfect way to end their winless streak against the top team.

Illinois Parts Ways With Defensive Coordinator Hauck After Four Games — Sep 27, 2026Illinois parted ways with Bobby Hauck on September 27, 2026 after four games and a 42-19 Ohio State loss in which the defense had nine players on the field for a late score.

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Dana Whitfield Illinois has to fix the defense now or the whole season is lost before it starts.

The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

NHL Offseason Sends Familiar Faces Across League — Sep 18, 2026Off-season NHL moves reshaped several teams, including Serge Bobrovsky leaving the Panthers to sign with the Maple Leafs to bolster a playoff push, and Brady Tkachuk joining Florida alongside his brother Matthew to bring grit and leadership. Pavel Dorofeyev, fresh off a 37-goal season, was traded to the New York Rangers on a seven-year deal, while Florida’s core, led by captain Aleksander Barkov returning from injury, remains a strong contender this season.

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South Alabama Holds Off Ohio 41-36 — Sep 20, 2026South Alabama edged Ohio 41-36, leveraging a 266-yard ground attack to build a halftime lead and withstand a late Bobcats surge. For USA, Jared Hollis threw for 192 yards and a TD, while Levi Davis for Ohio sparked a late push with 121 rushing yards and two scores, aided by Davis and Vezza’s two TD passes for Ohio.

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Derek Foss Hollis threw for 192 yards and that one score was enough to hold off the Bobcats.

Country Songs Penned by Helicopter Pilot and 13-Year-Old Became Chart Hits — Sep 12, 2026A set of origin stories highlights how iconic songs and careers were shaped by quick inspiration, youthful breakthroughs, and unlikely paths—from Loretta Lynn writing You Ain’t Woman Enough in 10 minutes after a backstage confrontation, to Tanya Tucker recording The Jamestown Ferry at 13, and Barry White turning a country tune into a soul classic with You’re The First, The Last, My Everything. The articles also recount Kris Kristofferson’s Me and Bobby McGee written during Gulf of Mexico helicopter work, and Tucker’s hit Love’s the Answer marking an early peak in a long, Hall of Fame career.

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Rachel Meyers Kris writing Me and Bobby McGee between helicopter flights is the kind of detail that makes you appreciate how songs really get made.

‘A Straight Bob for Bob Swap’: Disney Replaces CEO With PredecessorReporting — Nov 21, 2022Bob Iger is once again serving as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. The company announced on Sunday Iger would be replacing Bob Chapek who has served as the company’s CEO since 2020. Iger previously spent more than four…

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Bob Dylan Embraces MessiahGood News — FROM 1978Singer records gospel album after conversion.

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Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Bob Knight Dies at 83Reporting — Nov 2, 2023Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight has died at 83. Knight’s family announced the news of his passing on his official website on Wednesday. “It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passed…

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Bob Woodward Says Trump’s Actions Were ‘Not Just a Problem’ in the USReporting — Sep 22, 2021Bob Woodward suggested then-President Donald Trump’s actions amounted to a “national security emergency.” During an appearance on CNN’s “New Day” with his colleague, Bob Costa, host John Berman revealed the final words…

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Bob Saget’s Widow Asks Elon Musk to Make a Change to Her Husband’s Twitter AccountReporting — Jan 10, 2023Bob Saget’s widow Kelly Rizzo called on Twitter CEO Elon Musk to make a change to her husband’s account on the anniversary of his death. On Monday Rizzo tweeted, “Hi — today on the 1 year anniversary of Bob’s ()…

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The Samaritan's Purse Founder Bob PierceGood News — FROM 1950Evangelist begins child sponsorship after Korean War

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