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Paramount reportedly develops Cyberpunk 2077 movieTech — 5hParamount is developing a live-action film set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, with game developer CD Projekt Red and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura attached. No cast, writer, director, or details about the story have been announced.

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FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Engagement to Alexis Wilkins — 4dAlexis Wilkins announced her engagement to FBI Director Kash Patel with a ring photo and the line “Went and got the law involved 💍❤️.”

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Chris Dalton The phrasing about involving the law fits his job perfectly and I hope it lasts for them.

TMC board of directorsBusiness — Sep 29, 2026

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Trump Names Leaders for New Super Intelligence Force — 4dTrump announced a Superintelligence Force on Truth Social on Oct. 4, 2026; sources agree on three leaders but split on Ratcliffe versus Clayton as intelligence director.

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Jared Kim Consolidating intelligence agencies under this new force could streamline efforts against real threats if the leaders are chosen carefully.

David Arquette plans Scream anniversary appearances — 3dDavid Arquette is marking the 30th anniversary of Scream with events featuring screenings and audience conversations, including appearances in New Jersey and Virginia. He has reflected on the film’s lasting appeal and recalled watching director Wes Craven study audience reactions at an early screening.

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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.

Liverpool Names Julian Ward Sporting Director — Sep 26, 2026Liverpool has brought Julian Ward back as sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes after serving as Fenway Sports Group’s technical director; Ward is expected to lead recruitment and support head coach Andoni Iraola. His experience at the club is viewed as a source of continuity amid repeated leadership changes, though some observers have questioned the recent transfer record and say the club’s recruitment needs to better align with the manager’s plans.

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Taylor Swift Set for Inaugural VMA Director Honor — Sep 21, 2026One report lists Taylor Swift at 30 VMA awards, already the most in history, as she takes the first Artist Director Honors on Sept. 27.

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Rachel Meyers The VMAs ceremony looks strong with Swift nominated across categories and Madonna back to perform on the same night.

Lacoste Recasts Sportswear as Sensual Fashion at Paris Week — 5dDesigners unveiled upcoming ready-to-wear collections, including Lacoste creative director Pelagia Kolotouros’s sporty, sweat-inspired take and Spring 2027 presentations from Pressiat, Noir Kei Ninomiya, Lanvin and Marine Serre at Paris Fashion Week. The reports highlight the range of labels on the seasonal runway, though most provide few details about the collections themselves.

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Priya Raman I wonder if Lanvin's take will stand out next to all these sporty themes this season.

FBI Director Patel Testifies Amid Senate Scrutiny — Sep 15, 2026FBI Director Kash Patel testified Sept. 15, 2026 before the Senate Judiciary Committee, his first since 2025; Durbin called him the least qualified and most partisan director.

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Elena Vasquez Durbin has a point that this director's background makes him seem too tied to one side.

Apple CEO Ternus eyes engineering-led overhaul, report says — Sep 29, 2026Apple cut hardware engineering program managers over two weeks, hitting roughly half a dozen directors, as new CEO Ternus weighs faster releases and fewer management layers, Bloomberg reports.

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Priya Raman Reducing layers at Apple could finally speed up their hardware cycles without losing engineering focus.

FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey to Leave After One Year — Sep 28, 2026Andrew Bailey resigns as FBI co-deputy Oct. 2 after one year, citing family; sources report meeting exclusions and Miller-linked demotions he has not confirmed.

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Chris Dalton Bailey's quick exit after a year raises real questions about stability in FBI leadership.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Dario Vitale Named First Non-Family Creative Director at Emporio Armani — Sep 16, 2026Dario Vitale is Armani’s first non-family creative director, taking Emporio and accessories after a one-season Versace run.

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Priya Raman It's good they picked someone with real experience from Versace and Prada to lead Emporio Armani now.

Trump Names Jay Clayton to Lead AI Force — Sep 29, 2026President Donald Trump is expected to name Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the White House’s AI czar, potentially adding the role to Clayton’s existing intelligence duties, though the administration has not confirmed the appointment. The move would advance Trump’s plan to create an AI Force as his administration seeks to promote U.S. leadership in the technology while addressing its risks.

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Taylor Swift Becomes VMAs’ Most-Awarded Artist — Sep 24, 2026Taylor Swift is expected to attend the Sept. 27 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles rather than the Chiefs’ game against the Dolphins in Miami. She is scheduled to debut a new music video and receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors.

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GRAIL Shares Surge 35% After FDA Briefing Raises No Major Concerns — Sep 21, 2026GRAIL hit $108.78—above every published analyst target—on 3.31× average volume as a director filed a Form 144 sale notice two days before the Galleri panel.

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Rachel Meyers The stock jump makes sense with the FDA seeing solid safety data on this early detection test.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

White Sox Scouting Director Shirley Resigns Amid Allegations — Sep 12, 2026Mike Shirley resigned as the Chicago White Sox amateur scouting director amid an internal investigation into alleged verbal harassment, including racist and sexist remarks reportedly made at Area Code Games. The team has not disclosed the investigation's findings and has a history of prior inquiries related to his conduct.

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Elena Vasquez Shirley stepping down makes sense after those repeated complaints about his language at events like the Area Code Games.

Husted Fires Political Director Over Nazi Imagery — Sep 11, 2026U.S. Sen. Jon Husted fired his political director Stephen Woytek after reports of a Nazi SS photo and Rhodesia playlists on his social media, with the campaign saying the posts showed a complete lack of judgment and that he was dismissed immediately. The move highlights ongoing vetting concerns within Husted's campaign.

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FTC Chair Says Directors Bear Responsibility for AI Agents' Actions — Sep 25, 2026FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said people who direct rogue AI agents should generally be held responsible for their actions, rejecting the idea that the systems act with independent wills. He urged testing existing laws before creating new AI rules, while acknowledging that unexpected behavior could raise questions about whether users or developers are liable.

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Houston Dash fires coach Gautrat and technical director Kilgore, names interim — Sep 13, 2026The Houston Dash fired head coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore, with Jaime Frias named interim head coach for the remainder of the season as the team conducts a search for its next leader. The changes come amid a slump near the bottom of the NWSL standings, six games left in the season, and reiterated commitments from club president Angela Hucles Mangano about pursuing long-term ambitions.

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Priya Raman Interim coach Frias has a tough job ahead stabilizing the squad while the front office looks for new leadership.

MAC shifts to nine-game football schedule in 2028 for more exposure — Sep 15, 2026MAC football moves to nine conference games in 2028, three nonconference each; Steinbrecher cites greater conference exposure after athletics directors approve.

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Elena Vasquez This should give MAC teams more chances to build rivalries and stand out nationally without losing too many nonconference options.

Trump administration directs wildlife agency to ignore accidental species deaths — Sep 17, 2026USFWS Director Nesvik’s Sept. 14 memo limits unlawful “take” to intentional harm, writing that felling a tree is not a take of roosting bats unless done to kill or capture them.

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Derek Foss Focusing enforcement on intent should reduce pointless lawsuits against regular property owners.

Iowa Medicaid Fraud Unit Reports 37 Convictions at Lowest National Cost — Sep 24, 2026Iowa’s Medicaid fraud unit reported 37 convictions and $3.9 million in recoveries, posting strong results despite being among the nation’s smallest units. As a state task force develops recommendations due in October, officials and a former agency director say more proactive enforcement, coordination and potentially increased staffing and funding could strengthen fraud prevention.

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Taltson Names CFO, Closes C$85,000 Placement — Sep 21, 2026Taltson Critical Minerals appointed Casey Forward as Chief Financial Officer and a director, succeeding Heath Ellingham who resigned. The company also closed a non-brokered private placement of 2,125,000 units at $0.04 for about $85,000, with an insider purchasing a significant stake.

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Jared Kim An insider taking a big stake in the units is a positive signal that management sees value in the minerals assets.

White House Withdraws ICE Director Nominee, Leaving Agency Without Confirmed Chief — Sep 17, 2026White House withdrew Lance Schroyer's ICE nomination on Sept. 17, 2026, after Rand Paul halted it over Minneapolis shooting probes; Trump had said CONFIRM Lance, IMMEDIATELY.

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Jared Kim It's concerning that ICE has gone without a confirmed director since 2017, leaving key decisions to acting officials.