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Jelly Roll Weighs Music Future, Seeks God’s Direction — Sep 14, 2026Jelly Roll says he may walk away from music to follow God’s direction, planning a hiatus and saying he’d do something entirely different if that’s what God wants. His reflections come after a year of major career highs, including Grammys and Grand Ole Opry induction, alongside personal changes like divorce, sobriety, and ongoing therapy as he seeks clarity for his next path.

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167,639 Pounds of Meat Recalled Over Counterfeit USDA Inspection Marks — Sep 23, 2026The USDA warns that about 167,639 pounds of Star Meat Delivery products—pork, beef and goat—were produced without federal inspection and bear false inspection marks (EST 1363), shipped to A&D Foods in Georgia for nationwide distribution, and should be discarded or returned. No illnesses have been reported, but officials say these products could pose safety risks and are continuing the investigation for additional affected items.

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Spencer Memoir Reopens Dispute Over Diana ClaimsWorld — Sep 16, 2026Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, promotes in his forthcoming Swan Song: Diana, My Sister a narrative accusing Prince Charles of a volatile reaction after Diana’s death, including allegedly telling Spencer he’d “forget her soon enough” and suggesting relief at Diana’s death as the boys walked behind her coffin; the memoir also touches on Diana’s mental health and the emotional aftermath. Buckingham Palace publicly questions the recollection, with Charles’ grief cited as potentially clouding judgment and memory, while Spencer counters with renewed detail as the book release approaches.

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Memoir Claims Charles Told Spencer Diana’d Be Forgotten — Sep 16, 2026Spencer memoir claims now-King Charles said 'Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough!' six days after Diana's 1997 death in a call over the princes' funeral walk.

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Tekever hits $6.4 billion valuation with $580 million Series D raise — Sep 23, 2026Tekever reached a $6.4 billion valuation on a $580 million Series D, UC Investments' first direct investment in Europe.

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Tom Gallagher The UK CORVUS selection plus this funding should push Tekever to expand production of those autonomous platforms without delay.

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.

Justin Martinez Throws Immaculate Inning for D-backs — Sep 12, 2026Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez struck out Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger on nine pitches to notch an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers, showcasing his elite velocity right after returning from Tommy John surgery. The performance was the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history and highlighted his continued impact as he settles back into peak form with fastballs around 102 mph.

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Priya Raman Fifth immaculate inning in D-backs history puts Martinez in good company. His fastball command is clearly rounding back into form.

Mbappé Says Viral Dictator Memes Show Lack of Political Awareness — Sep 11, 2026Kylian Mbappé addressed the viral memes depicting him in military dictator imagery, saying the trend is partly funny but also highlights a lack of political and human awareness given the harm caused by dictators. He referenced possible origins—including his influence at PSG/Real Madrid and a 2024 kebab-shop lawsuit—and clarified the Mobutu nickname as social-media humor, with the discussion surfacing ahead of Ballon d'Or 2026 coverage.

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Dana Whitfield The nickname probably just comes from his commanding style at PSG and that lawsuit, not any real politics.

Hochul Declares Disaster Emergency Over Measles Outbreak — 3dNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is battling the state’s outbreak of measles cases by declaring the first statewide disaster emergency. The governor announced the move Monday in an… — by Sandra Rhodes

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India Summons Pakistani Diplomat After Naval Ships Collide in Arabian Sea — Sep 16, 2026India summoned Pakistan Charge d'Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich after a Sept. 15 North Arabian Sea collision it called a breach of a 1991 three-nautical-mile separation rule.

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Sam Okafor Pakistan needs to explain how its ships ended up that close and work harder to prevent repeats of this incident.

Novo Nordisk Partners With Anthropic to Accelerate Drug Discovery — Sep 16, 2026Novo Nordisk and Anthropic announced a collaboration to deploy Claude Science and other frontier AI models to speed up drug discovery and strengthen AI-driven software development, with initial testing on specific R&D workflows and a focus on robust data governance and human oversight. Executives emphasized productivity gains, shorter development timelines, and new scientific opportunities enabled by AI, including assurances from Anthropic’s leadership about safe, capable AI to advance medical breakthroughs.

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Chris Dalton Testing these tools on specific workflows first makes sense before claiming big productivity gains.

Metcalfe Wants ‘John Tucker’ Costar Reunion — Sep 20, 2026Jesse Metcalfe named Arielle Kebbel, Penn Badgley and Brittany Snow as costars he’d love to work with again, and hinted there could be a John Tucker Must Die reunion. He acknowledged a sequel script exists at 20th Century Fox but said it has lost momentum and is on pause, with Kebbel and others still hopeful and Metcalfe not losing sleep over the outcome.

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Chris Dalton The original was light and funny so a reunion could still work if everyone is on board.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Disney HR layoffs — Sep 29, 2026Disney is cutting around 300 HR and technology roles in a third 2026 layoff round under CEO Josh D'Amaro, part of broader cost cuts, early-retirement offers, and AI-driven corporate streamlining.

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Herbstreit Defends Cruz GameDay Appearance Amid Backlash — Sep 18, 2026Kirk Herbstreit said he'd "never seen a guy booed that long" after Ted Cruz's nearly 10-minute GameDay spot; journalists called his defense disingenuous.

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Sam Okafor Herbstreit has a point about the booing going on way too long for any guest on a college football show.

Panasonic Opens Global Osaka Battery R&D HubBusiness — Sep 16, 2026Panasonic Energy is consolidating battery R&D in Osaka into Energy Innovation Square and a linked Suminoe facility, bringing 500+ staff together to accelerate development times by over 15% and tighten the link between lab work and mass production for automotive and data-center batteries. The initiative aims to deploy integrated digital simulations with physical testing across Panasonic’s global network, including US plants in Nevada and Kansas, to boost energy density, lifespan, and overall production agility.

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‘Delusional Ideas’: Ukraine Distances Itself From Would-Be Trump Shooter Who Said He’d ‘Die’ For Kyiv — Sep 16, 2024Ukraine distanced itself from a man who had said he’d fight and “die” on Kyiv’s behalf — and was arrested in connection with an alleged assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on Sunday, according to…

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

‘Role Model’: Gavin Newsom Pays Tribute to Dianne FeinsteinReporting — Sep 29, 2023California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) paid tribute to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) who passed away on Friday at the age of 90. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Newsom described Feinstein as having been a…

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Houston Might Be The Biggest Story In Education No One Is Talking AboutReporting — Jul 30, 2026The Houston Independent Public School district had 121 schools rated D or F by the state in 2023. Now, just 17 schools in the district have a D grade, and for the first time ever, zero are rated F.

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Cuomo Says It Is ‘Disgusting’ That Homeless People Are Sleeping on SubwaysReporting — Apr 28, 2020New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) says it is “disgusting” and “disrespectful to essential workers” that homeless people are sleeping in subway cars in New York City amid the coronavirus outbreak. During his press…

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Granddaughter documents wartime survival in Displaced memoir — Jul 23, 2026Anita D. Leick’s memoir Displaced chronicles her grandmother Olga’s life as an ethnic German woman who endured wars and forced migrations from Tsarist Russia across Siberia, Ukraine, Poland, and Germany. Through personal family history, the book emphasizes the refugee experience and resilience while preserving a century of displacement for future generations.

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Pace Digitek Pune Battery R&D Center OpenedBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Pace Digitek’s Lineage Power has established the Pace-Lineage Research Center in Pune to accelerate advanced battery technologies, including Advanced Chemistry Cells and Li-ion/Na-ion materials, in collaboration with IISER Pune to promote indigenous technology and strengthen the domestic supply chain. The program will develop coatings, microstructure tuning, new electrolytes, and material characterization while evaluating domestically sourced raw materials, aligning with Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat as the company shifts toward proprietary ACC capabilities and expanded energy storage capacity.

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Schumer, Feinstein Push for Delay in Supreme Court Nomination Process in Wake of COVID-19 CasesReporting — Oct 2, 2020Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) are urging Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, not to rush Supreme Court confirmation hearings for…

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‘We Have Lost a Giant’: Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, DiesReporting — Jul 18, 2020Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a Civil Rights icon, died on Friday at 80-years-old after battling cancer — drawing words of remembrance from many. After being elected in 1986, Lewis served 17 terms in Congress. Prior to that…

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AOC Calls Harris’ Warning To Migrants Against Traveling To the US ‘Disapppointing’Reporting — Jun 8, 2021Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) says it is “disappointing” to see Vice President Kamala Harris discouraging potentially undocumented migrants from making the trek to the U.S.-Mexico border. In a tweet on Monday…

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Rep David Scott Dies At 80 — Apr 22, 2026Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) has died, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced Wednesday. Scott, the first Black chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, was 80. “Congressman Scott’s passing is deeply sad,”…

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