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Roseanne Barr Reveals Secret Eight-Episode Sitcom — 18hEight years after ABC canceled her revival over a racist tweet, Roseanne Barr has finished filming Meemaw, an independent eight-episode comedy shot in Austin.

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Trump Claims Eight Wars Settled in Nobel Bid — 1dPresident Donald Trump renewed his push for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he had settled eight wars and suggesting another breakthrough could come, despite limited progress toward a ceasefire with Iran. He criticized the committee’s past decision to award Barack Obama and argued his record merits the honor; fact-checkers have disputed his characterization of several conflicts as wars.

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HBO Orders *Crazy Rich Asians* Sequel Series — 13hHBO ordered an eight-episode Crazy Rich Asians sequel series with Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng returning as regulars; production begins in 2027.

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Court Bars Merck Keytruda SC in Eight CountriesBusiness — 1dDutch Hague patent court on Oct. 7, 2026 barred Merck Keytruda SC in eight countries over Halozyme EP622; Merck calls the patent invalid and says it will prevail.

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Wisconsin, Nebraska Contests Advance Eight Products EachBusiness — 1dThe Coolest Thing Made contests in Wisconsin and Nebraska have each narrowed their fields to eight products, with public voting underway to choose finalists. Nebraska’s bracket includes two Gering-made products, while the state winners are scheduled to be announced Oct. 27 in Wisconsin and Oct. 29 in Nebraska.

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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.

Four Astronauts Return After Eight Months — 18hCrew-12 astronauts Meir, Hathaway, Adenot and Fedyaev splashed down off Los Angeles at 8:34 a.m. PDT Oct. 8, 2026, after a mission NASA puts at 237 days and over 100 million miles.

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Man Accused in Deadly Baltimore Shooting Was Freed From Prison Just Days Earlier — 13hA Maryland man accused of killing a 12-year-old girl at a youth football homecoming game had been released from prison just eight days before the shooting, according to state recor… — by Andrew Powell

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Washington Man Charged in Tumbler Ridge Shooting PlotWorld — 2dA 30-year-old Washington state resident has been arrested on a U.S. charge of conspiracy to murder in connection with the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, which killed eight people. Authorities have released few details about the alleged role in the case and are expected to provide more information at a news conference.

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Lillard Returns, Blazers Beat Warriors 123-118 — 1dPortland opened its preseason with a 123-118 win over a shorthanded Golden State team, highlighted by Damian Lillard’s long-awaited return: he scored 15 points in 19 minutes, while Ja Morant had eight points and five assists. The new backcourt showed flashes of potential despite some rust, and Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 23 points.

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Alex Scott withdraws from England squad with injury — 4dBournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has withdrawn from England duty after suffering an injury during the 7-0 win over Croatia, his first senior start. He is returning to his club for assessment and could be sidelined for around six to eight weeks.

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Tom Gallagher Bournemouth will miss his energy in midfield for up to two months now. They were counting on him stepping up after that England call.

Permanent Daylight Time Shifts Western NHL SchedulesSports — 2dAlberta, British Columbia and Manitoba’s decision to stay on daylight time has complicated NHL scheduling in Western Canada, pushing some games later; the Calgary Flames have eight 9 p.m. starts, while the Edmonton Oilers have seven. Players and families say they’ll need to adjust, with late starts making some games harder for children and fans to attend.

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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.

Nurkic Likely to Miss Jazz’s First Eight Games — 3dUtah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic will miss at least four weeks with a partial tear in a toe ligament, putting his start to the 2026-27 season in doubt. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jaxson Hayes are among those expected to take on larger roles in his absence.

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Washington Man Charged in Canada School Shooting Conspiracy — 2dA Washington state man has been charged in connection with the deadly Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, school shooting after allegedly communicating with the shooter for months, advising her, sending money for materials and agreeing to help livestream the attack. Authorities say he did not alert police, though he tried at times to dissuade her; the shooter killed eight people before dying by suicide.

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Newly Unsealed Footage Shows Mangione’s Pennsylvania Arrest — 6dUnsealed bodycam from eight Altoona officers shows Mangione’s Dec. 9, 2024 McDonald’s arrest; Carro barred the store magazine but allowed the station gun and notes.

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Priya Raman Bodycam from the Altoona stop gives a clearer picture of how they handled the December arrest.

Guardians bats go cold in Game 2 loss, trail White Sox 2-0 — 4dThe Guardians’ offense has gone quiet in the ALDS, managing seven hits across two losses and going hitless in eight chances with runners in scoring position, leaving Cleveland down 0-2 to the White Sox. While Cleveland’s pitching has kept the games close, analysts argue the postseason slump exposes the limits of its offense; the Guardians must turn things around in Game 3 to avoid a sweep.

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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.

Flock Camera Vandalism Reported Across Two StatesPolitics — 3dAuthorities reported a wave of Flock camera vandalism, including eight cameras damaged or knocked down in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, where four people have been charged, and at least seven vandalism reports in Columbia, Missouri. The incidents come amid protests and privacy concerns over the surveillance system; Spartanburg officials say they have not found misuse and credit the cameras with helping solve crimes.

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Millions of Cancer Cases Linked to Infections Worldwide, Study Finds — Oct 1, 2026An estimated 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were linked to infections, accounting for roughly one in eight new cancer diagnoses, according to a new analysis from the In… — by Andrew Powell

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Marcus Bell It's a reminder that treating chronic infections early might prevent a huge share of future cancer diagnoses.

Eight Killed, One Injured in Foshan Factory Fire — Sep 21, 2026Foshan textile factory fire kills eight and injures one; 63 evacuated as crews extinguish blaze within an hour.

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Navy Secretary Reports Eight Suicide Attempts on USS Lincoln Strike Group — Sep 23, 2026Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Congress eight sailors across the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide on a ~10-month deployment; none died.

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Derek Foss Reporting eight attempts to Congress is a start but they should explain what changes will actually prevent more.

Trump announces $22.3 billion energy infrastructure investments — Oct 1, 2026President Trump announces one of the largest energy infrastructure investments in American history, including a natural gas power facility in Encinal, Texas, eight large nuclear reactors and the Alaska LNG project. The announcement is sprea

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Priya Raman The Alaska LNG project needs careful oversight so costs do not balloon beyond the announced total.

Eight Midlife Health Habits Linked to Longevity — Sep 22, 2026After age 35, people lose about 1%-2% of muscle mass and strength each year. A Life Extension guide lists eight midlife habits, led by two to four weekly strength workouts.

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Dana Whitfield Sunscreen and better eating habits seem simple enough to stick with long term.

Omaha Firefighter Charged With Eight Child Porn Felonies — Sep 24, 2026Omaha firefighter Brandon Wilson, 55, faces eight felony charges over allegations that he secretly recorded his former girlfriend’s daughter, then 12 to 15, in a bedroom and bathroom from 2017 to 2020. A judge set his bond at $400,000, and he has been placed on paid administrative leave while the case proceeds.

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Childcare centers turn to free teacher housing as wages lag — Sep 28, 2026Eric Gil left an eight-person Waterbury household for a free home minutes from his preschool job; Friends Center in New Haven now houses 10 teachers rent-free.

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Sam Okafor It's good they're helping with housing, but wages for these teachers need to go up so perks like this aren't necessary.

Six children and two adults injured jumping from Cleveland house fireWorld — Sep 26, 2026Six children and two adults injured after jumping from the second floor of a burning Cleveland home; all eight taken to MetroHealth with minor injuries.

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Sam Okafor Jumping from the second floor was risky but smart under the circumstances, shows why having an exit plan matters.