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72-Bay Topgolf Breaks Ground for Pediatric CareHealth — 2dValley Children's and Topgolf broke ground on a 72-bay Madera County venue, Topgolf's first children's hospital tie-up, with profits slated for pediatric care.

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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death1 source — 1dReports circulated across Russian social media platforms that lab technician Darya Shipilova broke a test tube while handling a strain of the pneumonic plague — however those closest to the now-deceased researcher spoke out challenging these claims.

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ATF, NSSF Offer $10,000 Reward for Bozeman BurglaryBusiness — 1dAuthorities are offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a burglary at Debo’s Pawn Shop in Bozeman, where a suspect broke a window and stole a firearm. Bozeman police and the ATF are investigating, with the National Shooting Sports Foundation matching the reward; tips can be submitted anonymously.

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Alabama tight end Ford breaks arm, eyes Georgia game — 1dAlabama tight end Josh Ford broke his arm against Mississippi State and had surgery Sunday, but coach Kalen DeBoer said he is progressing and has not been ruled out for Saturday’s game against Georgia. Ford’s availability depends on whether he is physically ready; his blocking has been a key part of Alabama’s offense.

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Lions, LaPorta End Contract Talks; Deal Deferred — 4dLions and Sam LaPorta broke off contract talks after a Friday-Saturday push failed; any deal waits until the offseason so he can focus on the field, per Rapoport.

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Nicole Hardy The Lions probably should have locked him in sooner but waiting until offseason avoids any distractions for the team.

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.

Vacant Homes Catch Fire Across CitiesWeather — 4dFires broke out at vacant or abandoned homes in Knoxville, Syracuse and Fort Wayne, prompting road closures and, in Syracuse, firefighters to battle from outside after dangerous conditions and partial collapse. A separate fire at a Columbia mobile home was brought under control, with the cause and any injuries still unknown.

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Highlands Files for Bankruptcy Amid State Funding DisputePolitics — 3dHighlands Community and Technical Schools, a Sacramento-area adult charter network serving about 2,000 students, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after repayment talks broke down over a state claim exceeding $243 million. The school disputes the claim, which stems from an audit alleging ineligible education funding and other misconduct, and says classes will continue as it seeks to reorganize and pursue a new charter in Sutter County.

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Treasury Yields Breach 5%, Investors Eye 6% — Sep 23, 2026The 10-year Treasury yield briefly rose above 5% this month. The last time it broke that level, the MSCI world index lost about half its value before the global financial crisis.

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Rachel Meyers Stocks could hold up better than expected around 5.5 percent because the economy has shifted and can tolerate tighter rates.

Eli Lilly Breaks Ground on $6.5B Houston Facility — Sep 21, 2026Eli Lilly broke ground Sept. 21, 2026 on a $6.5B Houston API plant to make Foundayo, its oral GLP-1 pill, with 600+ jobs as part of a $50B U.S. manufacturing push.

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Maya Lindstrom Hope this oral GLP-1 pill becomes more affordable once production ramps up locally.

FAA Ground Stops Newark, Philadelphia, Teterboro Flights — Sep 21, 2026FAA ground-stopped Newark, Philadelphia and Teterboro on Sept. 21, 2026 after a Philadelphia TRACON circuit failed and its fiber backup broke; Flightradar24 logged 92 Newark cancellations and nearly 70 diversions.

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Rachel Meyers Aging infrastructure at these facilities is bound to cause more problems. Investing in modern systems should be a priority.

Zhang sets Asian Games record with seven golds — Sep 23, 2026China’s Zhang Zhanshuo made history with seven swimming golds at the Asian Games, while Japan’s 17-year-old Shin Ohashi broke the men’s 200-meter breaststroke world record. The Games have also faced complaints from teams about inadequate athlete accommodations and late shuttle buses.

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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.

Ngetich Breaks Women-Only Record as Almgren Sets European Mark in Copenhagen — Sep 20, 2026Agnes Ngetich broke the women-only half marathon world record by one second in Copenhagen in 1:05:15; Andreas Almgren won the men's race in a European record 58:06.

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Elena Vasquez Almgren's 58:06 European record in Copenhagen puts him ahead of some big names in recent years.

Passengers Jump From Seats as Fight Breaks Out on 11-Hour Flight — Sep 18, 2026Passengers were forced to leap from their seats after a fight broke out aboard a London-bound flight, with dramatic video showing two men exchanging blows in the aisle as fellow tr… — by Andrew Powell

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Tom Gallagher That kind of disruption forces everyone else to stay alert instead of relaxing during the journey.

Jeremiah Smith Breaks Ohio State Receiving Record — Sep 19, 2026Jeremiah Smith broke Ohio State's career receiving yards record on a 23-yard slant from Julian Sayin vs. Kent State on Sept. 19, 2026, passing Michael Jenkins' 2,898 yards in only 32 games.

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Rachel Meyers Julian Sayin deserves some credit for delivering the ball in the right spot to make it happen.

McConnell returns after 90 days to cast decisive Senate vote — Sep 15, 2026Wheeled onto the floor after 90 days away, the Kentucky senator broke a 47-46 cloture tally, pressed the farm bill, and kept drawing nearly $1 million in combined taxpayer pay through his absence.

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Dana Whitfield Wheeling him in just to cast that vote highlights how thin the Senate margins are these days.

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.

Prescott Sets Cowboys TD Record in 37-20 Win — Sep 20, 2026Dak Prescott broke the Dallas Cowboys' franchise record for most touchdown passes, throwing his 249th career TD to seal a 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders and surpassing Tony Romo. The performance featured key TDs to CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson as Dallas moved closer to the franchise's all-time leaders in wins and touchdowns.

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Maya Lindstrom Prescott throwing his 249th TD to top Romo feels like a solid milestone for the franchise.

UK Mortgage Complexity Grows With 1.8 Million MaturitiesBusiness — Sep 9, 2026The mortgage industry is testing ambitious AI and digital tools while brokers and advisers emphasize client-centric service as complexity grows, underscoring a persistent gap between tech investments and real-world results. Across messaging from brokers, agents, and associations, experts warn that effective, personalized guidance remains essential to navigating credit hurdles, multiple lender options, and evolving market dynamics.

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Sen. Schmitt Calls Birthright Ruling 'Ridiculous,' Outlines Congressional Fix — 1hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Maya Lindstrom Schmitt's focus on both legal and illegal immigration reform shows a practical path forward that could finally bring accountability.

Ronaldo Says He Will Continue Playing for Portugal — 5dPortugal’s federation is trying to broker talks between coach Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo after Ronaldo left the national-team camp following the coach’s decision to bench him, with Jesus agreeing to meet and Ronaldo yet to respond. Polls found more Portuguese respondents sided with Jesus, while opinion on Ronaldo’s future with the national team was divided and many said his role should depend on form and the coach’s judgment.

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Sen. Eric Schmitt Outlines Congressional Fix For Birthright Citizenship Ruling — 2hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Sen. Schmitt Details Congressional Fixes For Birthright Citizenship After Court Ruling — 4hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Derek Foss Schmitt is right that Congress needs to clarify birthright citizenship instead of letting courts keep expanding it.

Sen. Schmitt Details Plan to Limit Birthright Citizenship After Court Ruling — 6hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Jared Kim I support fixing immigration but changing birthright rules feels like it needs a constitutional amendment rather than just a new law.

Sen. Eric Schmitt Outlines Plan To Limit Birthright Citizenship — 8hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Sen. Eric Schmitt Outlines Congressional Fixes For Birthright Citizenship Rules — 10hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Elena Vasquez If both parties really agree on one part of this then they should pass it quickly without more excuses.