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Missouri Coach Says Freshman Lineman Placed on Heart Transplant List — 3dMissouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said Tuesday that freshman OL Johnnie "DJ" Jones is on a heart transplant list at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville after a summer-detected heart issue worsened.

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Ahmad Hardy remains sidelined for Texas A&MSports — 3dMissouri running back Ahmad Hardy remains sidelined while recovering from an offseason gunshot wound, and coach Eli Drinkwitz gave no return timeline ahead of the Texas A&M game. Jamal Roberts has stepped up in Hardy’s absence, while several Missouri defenders are also questionable with injuries.

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Five Concerts Scheduled Across Canada, UK, USEntertainment — 4dUpcoming benefit concerts will raise money for a Moose Jaw community center, Diabetes Canada, the Army Benevolent Fund and a Texas children’s cancer clinic, featuring local country acts, a Foreigner-and-Journey tribute, the Band of the Welsh Guards and the Eli Young Band. The events pair live music with support for community programs, people affected by diabetes, military families and children receiving cancer care.

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Giants GM who engineered Eli Manning trade Ernie Accorsi dies at 84 — Sep 20, 2026Ernie Accorsi, the Giants GM who engineered the Eli Manning trade and hired Tom Coughlin, died at 84; the team said he passed peacefully Saturday with family.

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Eli Lilly Breaks Ground on $6.5B Houston Facility — Sep 21, 2026Eli Lilly broke ground Sept. 21, 2026 on a $6.5B Houston API plant to make Foundayo, its oral GLP-1 pill, with 600+ jobs as part of a $50B U.S. manufacturing push.

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Maya Lindstrom Hope this oral GLP-1 pill becomes more affordable once production ramps up locally.

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.

InnoCare and Lilly Sign Drug Discovery Deal With Up to $3.25 Billion in Milestones — Sep 24, 2026InnoCare shares fell after announcing a pact with Eli Lilly worth up to $3.25 billion in milestones covering as many as five drug targets.

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Tom Gallagher Lilly is betting big on InnoCare's platform with those billions in milestones, but execution will decide if it pays off.

FDA Approves Lilly’s Once-Weekly Type 2 Diabetes Insulin — Sep 24, 2026FDA approved Eli Lilly's once-weekly type 2 diabetes insulin Onswik on Sept. 24, 2026, after trials in more than 3,400 adults showed it matched daily basal insulin on A1C.

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Sam Okafor Hope this Onswik stays affordable so more type 2 patients can actually use it.

Pennsylvania Impersonation Scams Reportedly Cost Three Victims $2,400Sports — Sep 21, 2026Authorities in Pennsylvania are investigating multiple cases where women were scammed out of about $1,000 by someone posing as Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich, with no suspects named. Separately, a DoorDash driver in Iowa was defrauded of $1,400 after a caller claimed to be DoorDash support, and her account was subsequently locked for 90 days.

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Epstein Ties Fuel Ohio Senate Race Attacks — Sep 23, 2026Epstein-related ties and donations are fueling political scrutiny: in Ohio’s Senate race, Sherrod Brown is attacking Jon Husted over roughly $116,000 in support from Les Wexner, while Husted disputes Brown’s characterization of an earlier vote on releasing the files and points to Brown’s own donors. Separately, Arizona Rep. Eli Crane received donations from celebrity hairstylist Frederic Fekkai, who is accused in a lawsuit of abusing Epstein’s victims; Crane’s office says he never met Fekkai or knew of his Epstein connection.

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Dodgers Eliminate Braves in Game 4 — 3dFacing elimination with the Dodgers leading their NLDS 2-1, the Braves are relying on Tyler Mahle in Game 4. Since joining Atlanta at the trade deadline, Mahle has posted a 1.99 regular-season ERA and delivered seven innings of one-run ball in the postseason, making his turnaround central to the Braves’ hopes and raising questions about his value as a free agent.

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Germany, Lithuania Extend; Hungary Plans Broader Ukrainian ProtectionsPolitics — 3dSeveral European countries are extending temporary protection for Ukrainians through 2028, though new arrivals subject to Ukrainian military service face eligibility conditions; Hungary, meanwhile, plans to broaden eligibility to additional groups. In the United States, a Rochester resettlement agency is urging federal officials to extend and expand Ukrainians’ Temporary Protected Status before the current designation expires.

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

Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr. Returns to Practice — 5dKansas guard Melvin Council Jr. is returning for the 2026-27 season after receiving a preliminary court injunction granting him additional eligibility, and will resume practicing with the Jayhawks immediately. Council averaged 12.7 points, five rebounds and about five assists last season; his eligibility case remains ongoing.

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Dancing With the Stars eliminates Taylor Hanson after Yacht Rock Night — Sep 30, 2026“Dancing With the Stars” held its first Yacht Rock Night, where Taylor Hanson and pro partner Britt Stewart were eliminated. A recap argued the pair had more to offer and criticized the show’s repeated early exits for Stewart, its only Black woman pro.

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Derek Foss The judges were too harsh on their chemistry when others with less energy stayed safe.

EliseAI hits $4 billion valuation after raising $350 million — Sep 29, 2026EliseAI raised $350 million at a $4 billion valuation, nearly doubling its worth in about a year as its housing and healthcare AI platform passed $200 million in ARR.

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IRAEmpire Publishes Multiple Gold IRA GuidesFinance — Sep 26, 2026Several IRAEmpire guides cover precious-metals retirement accounts, including how to assess providers and fees, roll eligible 403(b) savings into a Gold IRA, and understand 2026 contribution rules. The articles say annual IRA contributions are capped at $7,500 for people under 50 and $8,600 for those 50 or older across traditional and Roth IRAs combined, while eligible rollovers generally do not count toward that limit.

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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.

Elizabeth Holmes Set for 2027 Texas Halfway-House Transfer — Sep 23, 2026Elizabeth Holmes will move Aug. 23, 2027 to a Del Valle, Texas halfway house, victims were told Sept. 23; her projected release remains Feb. 22, 2030.

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Dana Whitfield Victims getting notified about the August 2027 date is the right call even if the overall punishment seems light.

Reusser Retains World Time-Trial Title in Montreal — Sep 20, 2026Marlen Reusser defended her elite women’s time-trial world title at the Montreal World Championships, storming to victory ahead of Zoe Backstedt and Demi Vollering as the Swiss rider cemented her status as a dominant time-trialist. The podium was rounded out by Franziska Koch, with Backstedt’s silver marking a standout elite debut for the 21-year-old, and Reusser celebrating on her 35th birthday amid a consistently rapid, well-paced effort across the 39.2km course.

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Maya Lindstrom Backstedt earning silver at 21 in her debut is huge. She clearly has the talent to challenge for more big wins soon.

Cher's Son Elijah Allman Indicted on New Hampshire Felony Charge — Sep 16, 2026Cher’s son Elijah Blue Allman has been indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge in New Hampshire for the March 1 Windham home break-in, with authorities saying he damaged property by breaking a glass panel and later sat on the occupant’s couch while smoking a cigarette; his arraignment is scheduled for October amid ongoing treatment at a state hospital. He previously faced burglary and breach of bail charges and also faces separate charges and competency proceedings related to a Concord incident at St. Paul’s School, with the overall case timeline paused while he continues treatment.

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Dodgers Beat Braves 4-1, Gain NLCS RestSports — 2dAfter eliminating the Braves in four games, the Dodgers head into the NLCS against the Brewers with extra time to rest and align a rotation that excelled in the Division Series, while also resetting the bullpen and giving struggling Shohei Ohtani a chance to recover. Miguel Rojas is making progress from a back injury, but the Dodgers have not decided whether he will be on the NLCS roster.

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No. 20 Iowa hands Washington third straight loss — 11hNo. 20 Iowa overwhelmed Washington 41-24, building a 27-0 lead as Kamari Moulton rushed for more than 200 yards and backup quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski threw three touchdown passes. Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. left with an injury, and although Elijah Brown threw three touchdown passes in relief, the Huskies fell to 0-3 in Big Ten play.

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Rays Sweep Yankees to Reach ALCS — 5dThe Yankees fell 5-2 to the Rays in ALDS Game 2, dropping the series 0-2 after four errors and a quiet offense left them facing elimination. Jazz Chisholm Jr. said he would still attempt the first-inning throw that helped Tampa score, drawing fan backlash, while also acknowledging that the Yankees beat themselves and the Rays capitalized.

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Trump, 3 GOP Senators Tell John Thune To Keep Senate Open Until SAVE ACT Is Passed — 1hPresident Donald Trump and three Republicans senators called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the chamber's summer recess until the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is passed.

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Maya Lindstrom Thune should follow through on this request. Only citizens should be voting and the bill needs to move now.

Darline Graham Bucks John Thune, Says She’ll Stay In Town Until SAVE America Act Passes — 1hRepublican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she would object to a summer recess so the Senate could vote to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Nicole Hardy Thune should let this come to a floor vote instead of pushing back on Graham.

John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act — 1hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Chris Dalton Canceling recess sets a bad precedent. Thune handled it correctly by focusing on the normal schedule instead.