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Trump announces Medal of Freedom for Roger Clemens at Texas rally — 15hAt a San Antonio rally, Trump pledges Clemens a presidential medal, cites seven Cy Youngs and a clean legal record, then the White House email revises the honor named.

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Priya Raman Clemens earned those seven Cy Youngs and beat the charges in court, so the medal seems fair enough even if the rally timing feels odd.

Hadley, Scranton Green Housing Projects AdvanceBusiness — 3dA $6.2 million project in Scranton’s South Side has broken ground on two buildings with 12 affordable apartments for families, with rent expected to be about $900 a month and utilities and internet included. Welby Court is designed around renewable energy and a clean-energy microgrid, while also offering services such as workforce development, food access and health support.

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Jack in the Box disables San Diego anti-loitering sprinklersLifestyle — 3dJack in the Box disabled an anti-loitering system at its downtown San Diego restaurant after sprinklers soaked customers and passersby while a recording told people to leave or make a purchase. The company said the recording was unauthorized and the sprinklers were part of a cleaning system; customers and homeless advocates are calling for an apology and greater corporate accountability.

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Study finds lead in 99% cat foods testedHealth — Oct 2, 2026Clean Label Project found lead in 99% of 100 cat foods from 62 brands tested, with cadmium in 96% and arsenic in 94%, per its Oct. 2, 2026 report.

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Nicole Hardy Companies should face real fines and recalls instead of letting these contaminants stay in almost all the foods we buy.

Iowa Loses 31-14 to Ohio State — 5dIowa coach Kirk Ferentz said the Hawkeyes must clean up costly mistakes after their first loss of the season, a 31-14 defeat to Ohio State. Iowa now faces a short week before Friday’s road game at Washington, with quarterback Hank Brown listed as questionable.

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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.

How to do a cartwheelLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For first-timers who want a clean sideways rotation they can practice alone on any open floor.

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Dana Whitfield The hand placement order you described finally let me land a clean rotation without wobbling.

How to hang a picture levelLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For anyone who wants one straight frame on the first try and a clean wall behind it.

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Rachel Meyers I always measure from the ceiling now instead of guessing and it stays straight every time.

How to lift a heavy box safelyLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For anyone moving a full carton who wants a steady back and a clean set-down at the end.

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Marcus Bell The knee bend and keeping the load close really does keep your back from aching later on.

How to tie a necktie — Sep 26, 2026For anyone heading to work or an event who wants a clean four-in-hand knot that sits straight and holds all day.

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Dana Whitfield The instructions skipped some of the bulkier knots which is fine since I only need something simple for work.

How to use chopsticksLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For first-time users facing rice bowls or noodles who want a steady pinch that lifts food cleanly.

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Priya Raman The steady pinch trick finally let me lift rice without it scattering everywhere.

One spine tilt keeps every golf swing on planeLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For beginners who want a repeatable swing that meets the ball clean and sends it forward.

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Derek Foss I have tried keeping my spine angle steady before but adding that little tilt sounds like it could lock in the plane without extra moves.

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

Ride a bike by lowering the seat and gliding firstLifestyle — Sep 22, 2026For absolute beginners who want balance, a steady glide, and their first clean pedaling runs in one calm session.

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Dana Whitfield Focusing on steady glide before full pedaling made more sense than the usual rush into it.

Iran War Spurs Clean Energy Despite Rising Emissions — Sep 17, 2026Fossil fuel importers paid $330 billion more than prewar expectations after the Iran war, the largest sustained shock since 1990; prior clean power saved $36 billion in five months.

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Chris Dalton It's promising that over 30 countries are backing clean energy now, but falling investments and rising emissions show the shift is still too slow.

Keep the bike moving to stay balanced while learning to rideLifestyle — Sep 22, 2026For first-time riders who want steady balance and a clean first pedal run on flat ground.

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Dana Whitfield I still needed a few extra tries to get steady but the balance steps made sense.

Beam, Masdar City Sign MOU Exploring Clean-Energy SystemsBusiness — Sep 17, 2026Beam Global and Masdar City Free Zone signed a non-binding MoU to explore integrating Beam’s off-grid EV charging, solar-integrated e-bikes, and other clean-energy mobility technologies into Masdar City’s ecosystem, following Beam Middle East’s licensing. The partnership aims to advance sustainable mobility and clean-energy innovation in the UAE and GCC’s green-investment push, though deployment details and timelines remain undecided.

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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.

Texas Tech Beats Colorado Amid Playbook Controversy — Sep 29, 2026No. 12 Texas Tech is preparing to face either Julian Lewis or Isaac Wilson at quarterback when it visits Colorado, after Wilson replaced Lewis at halftime in the Buffaloes’ loss to Baylor; coach Deion Sanders has not officially named a starter. Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire expects Colorado’s offense to remain focused on the run regardless of who plays, while the unbeaten Red Raiders look to clean up their own execution.

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Kitchen tips include saving pasta water and Aldi cookware swaps — Sep 28, 2026Kitchen upgrades range from an LG SolarDOM appliance designed to air-fry, grill, steam and bake to affordable Aldi cookware lookalikes and budget-friendly cabinet and hardware updates. The articles also offer practical shortcuts—from cleaning a blender with soapy water to using cooking techniques from around the world to improve flavor, texture and efficiency.

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Hartford Woman Charged in Husband’s Killing — Sep 24, 2026Christine Clark, 43, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of her husband, James, at their Hartford, New York, home. Court documents allege she attacked him with a box cutter and coffee mug and tried to clean up evidence; she is being held without bail as the investigation continues.

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NextEra, Dominion Offer Bill Credits and Data-Center Protections for Merger — Sep 14, 2026NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are expanding their Virginia benefits package as they seek regulatory approval for their $67 billion merger, doubling residential bill credits to four years, pledging 1,000 new Virginia jobs, and expanding energy assistance and clean energy projects including solar and storage. The plan also aims to shield customers from data-center grid costs and accelerate local clean-energy development, with a merger closing anticipated in the second half of 2027.

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Priya Raman The thousand new jobs and extra solar storage are welcome but I worry the 2027 closing date means delays that hurt customers sooner.

No. 22 SMU Expected to Host Missouri State — Sep 20, 2026SMU hosts Missouri State for an extended homestand and aims to clean up turnovers and tightening run defense after a 2-1 start and a setback, led by quarterback Kevin Jennings. Missouri State travels to No. 22 SMU for Week 4, with coach Casey Woods previewing the road test against a ranked opponent after opening 1-2.

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Asset Owners Double AI Environmental Risk View in Year — Sep 15, 2026Growing concerns about AI's environmental footprint are rising among asset owners and the public, with surveys showing worries about data-center energy use, electricity costs, and climate impacts as AI expands. Meanwhile, new research explores using generative AI to forecast air pollution more efficiently, and debates over data centers include pollution from power plants and calls for policies on grid upgrades and clean energy.

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Daisy De La Hoya Credits Corey Feldman With Saving Her Life — Sep 12, 2026Daisy De La Hoya says Corey Feldman saved her life during a severe addiction period, helping her recover, relocate to California, and take in her dog; she has been clean since February 29, 2024, but says she lost her home and relationship and spent time in shelters while rebuilding and seeking work. She remains grateful for Feldman’s support as she continues her recovery journey and pursues employment while living with a friend.

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Nicole Hardy Corey really came through for Daisy when she was at her lowest, and it's inspiring she has stayed clean through all the setbacks.

Rare RWB Porsche and High-Mileage 911 Among Five Collector Cars Listed — Sep 20, 2026Across five notable classics, buyers are paying six-figure sums for especially rare or well-documented machines: a Nakai-built RAUH-Welt Begriff 964 commands six-figure attention with estimates around $130,000–$230,000, a clean 1982 Porsche 911 SC sits in the $70k range, and a 992 GT3 RS with Weissach and Manthey packages is valued around $380k–$480k with $425k likely close. Meanwhile, low-mileage 2005 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Copperhead editions are fetching roughly $60k–$75k, and a 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible is trading in the $210k–$235k region with recent sales showing similar strength for top-condition examples.

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Dana Whitfield A low-mileage Copperhead Viper at 60k feels like better value than the new GT3 RS.

Meijer tops US convenience-store satisfaction rankingsBusiness — 2dMeijer ranked first in the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2026 convenience store study, scoring 82 and surpassing Buc-ee’s, which scored 77. Overall satisfaction slipped slightly, with customers flagging store and bathroom cleanliness and mobile apps as areas needing improvement.

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