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Brazil Clears American Airlines’ 8% Azul StakeBusiness — 2dBrazil's CADE unanimously approved American Airlines' $100 million Azul investment on Oct. 7, 2026, for an about 8% stake with governance safeguards after an Abra appeal.

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Roanoke Breaks Ground on $103.7M Hotel, Convention CenterBusiness — 2dRoanoke has broken ground on The Cade, a 205-room Hilton Curio Collection hotel and publicly owned convention center planned for downtown. The roughly $100 million public-private project is supported by a voter-approved $62 million bond and state tax incentives, with construction expected to take about 23 months.

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Pistons preseason opener spotlights roster battles — 2dThe Pistons enter the new season with a rising core led by Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, who signed a five-year extension, and additions including John Collins, Isaiah Joe and rookie Ebuka Okorie aimed at improving their shooting and depth. Preseason has highlighted the challenge of integrating the newcomers, while Kevin Huerter’s quiet opener has renewed questions about his contract and whether Detroit has sufficiently addressed its shooting needs.

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Lions Open Practice Window for Branch, Mays — 4dThe Lions opened a 21-day practice window for safety Brian Branch, recovering from an Achilles tear, and center Cade Mays, who injured his wrist in training camp; either could be activated during that period, though practicing does not mean they will play immediately. Branch’s return could help a struggling Detroit defense, while Mays offers another option on an offensive line that has used Juice Scruggs in his absence.

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Tennessee Rallies Past Auburn 24-14 — Sep 27, 2026Auburn beat Vanderbilt 21-15 for its first home SEC win since 2024, with Omar Mabson’s second-quarter punt block recovered and returned for a touchdown by Cade Carlson proving decisive. The Tigers also stopped a Vanderbilt fake punt, while timely scoring drives and defensive stops helped preserve the win despite a sluggish offensive start.

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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.

Jets Sign Levis, Release Zappe — Sep 22, 2026Will Levis has signed with the New York Jets' practice squad, taking Bailey Zappe's spot as he attempts to revive a career derailed by injuries and a mid-Tennessee benching. The Jets' quarterback room includes Geno Smith and rookie Cade Klubnik, with Cam Ward having been drafted by Tennessee in 2025 to back up Levis.

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Nicole Hardy Releasing Zappe makes sense with Smith and Klubnik already in the room, but it still feels like a tough break for him.

Martínez Powers Guardians Past Twins 5-2 — Sep 12, 2026Angel Martínez powered the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, homering and then delivering a ninth-inning double to spark the go-ahead rally as Cleveland moved two games ahead in the AL wild-card race. The performance, highlighted by his 15th homer of the season and late-game scoring support from teammates, was backed by strong relief from Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith.

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Dana Whitfield Cleveland's bullpen has been reliable lately and Gaddis plus Smith kept the Twins quiet after the early runs. Two games up in the wild card feels like real progress.

College Teams Face Pressure, Change, New SeasonsSports — 3dTrevecca Nazarene’s strong men’s soccer season has been powered in part by three Jones brothers, while Penn State coach Rob Dow is urging his team to sharpen fundamentals and sustain intensity ahead of its match against Michigan. Other coverage highlights Charlotte coach Kevin Langan’s long-standing role in the program and VMI player Jack Miller’s effort to balance soccer with cadet duties and demanding academics.

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Case Keenum dives for a late score in his first start in 1,009 days — Sep 30, 2026Case Keenum threw two touchdowns and ran for another in a 27-7 Bears win, his first start in 1,009 days. Afterward he dropped to the turf as daughter Cadence ran into his arms.

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Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 27mThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 1hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Nicole Hardy It's no surprise views have hardened when each party treats the issue as a loyalty test.

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

Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 2hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Nike grew from a fifty-dollar loan and a car trunkCulture — 2hKnight’s memoir treats a global brand as nearly two decades of near-failure—useful shock for anyone mid-build.

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Marcus Bell Starting from a fifty-dollar loan and a car trunk makes the whole Nike story feel more real than the usual overnight success tales.

Disney Dreamers Academy plans four-city middle-school expansionLifestyle — 3dDisney is reshaping its Dreamers Academy with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America into a year-round, multiyear program for middle schoolers, expanding beyond its former annual high school cohort. The pilot serves 200 students in Atlanta, Houston, Miami and Orlando with mentorship, career exploration and personal-development activities, including programming at Walt Disney World.

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Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 4hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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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.

Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 6hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Chris Dalton It's no surprise the parties have grown further apart on abortion as their coalitions have realigned over recent decades.

Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 8hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Maya Lindstrom It's troubling that abortion views now split so cleanly along party lines compared to earlier generations.

Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 10hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Derek Foss It's clear both sides have dug in deeper on abortion, turning what used to allow some common ground into a total party loyalty test.

Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 11hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Saint Laurent's Vaccarello Leaves After Decade — 17hAnthony Vaccarello is leaving Saint Laurent after a decade as creative director, Kering announced Friday. His gold-themed Spring 2027 Paris show was widely seen as a farewell.

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Bestselling Author Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86Entertainment — 4dBestselling 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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Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 13hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Messi Set for Argentina Farewell Against Benin — 4dLionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina in a farewell friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium, closing a two-decade international career highlighted by major titles, including the 2022 World Cup. The match is expected to draw a packed crowd, while Benin’s delegation has reportedly raised concerns about travel and accommodation arrangements.

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Venice Bishop Dewane dies after leading 260,000 Catholics — 2dBishop Frank J. Dewane, who led the Diocese of Venice for nearly two decades and served a community of roughly 250,000 to 260,000 Catholics, has died at 76 after a brief illness. He retired earlier this year; funeral arrangements are pending.

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