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Study finds Ontario gambling ER visits nearly doubled after legalization — 2dA study found emergency visits for gambling disorders in Ontario rose steadily after online gambling and single-event sports betting expanded, reaching nearly twice the expected level by mid-2025, with the sharpest increases among males ages 10 to 44. Researchers say the visits likely capture only the most severe cases; more than 70% involved another mental health or substance-use issue, and nearly one-third resulted in hospitalization.

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Abbott Halts Texas Data Center Permits — Sep 21, 2026Abbott ordered a full TCEQ halt on data center permits until ERCOT and water audits finish, expanding an earlier ERCOT-focused pause; TCEQ report due Oct. 19.

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Marcus Bell Abbott's right to pause these permits until the power grid and water audits are complete.

NFL, SEC acknowledge football officiating errors — Sep 27, 2026Football officiating decisions drew scrutiny across the NFL and college game: the NFL acknowledged an erroneous pass-interference call that helped decide the Rams’ loss, while a replay ruling in Packers-Falcons changed an apparent fumble to an incomplete pass. The SEC also admitted officials wrongly allowed Tennessee’s late onside kick against Texas, saying the Vols should have faced a penalty and replayed the kick.

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Belmont Park reopens after $555M rebuildSports — Sep 18, 2026Belmont Park reopened after a multi-year, roughly $550 million reconstruction that modernizes the venue with a smaller, glass-fronted grandstand, new racing surfaces, and expanded paddock space, as New York gears up for a return of the Belmont Stakes in 2027. The opening drew a capacity crowd and a first win for Lisa Joy with jockey Antonio Fresu, while fans and officials balanced excitement for the era-altering redesign with nostalgia for the old track as they anticipate major events like the Wood Memorial and Breeders’ Cup to help redefine New York racing.

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Rosenblatt Initiates Soluna Coverage With Buy RatingBusiness — Sep 17, 2026Rosenblatt Securities initiated coverage of Soluna with a Buy rating and a $4 target, signaling upside from its AI/HPC development plans in Texas, while other analysts have issued a mix of Buy, Hold, and Sell ratings leaving a consensus Hold with a $4 target. In the latest quarter, Soluna posted an EPS of -$0.18 on $15.06 million in revenue, missing estimates as the company pursues its AI/HPC expansion and ERCOT-related milestones.

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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.

Erosion, Flooding Threaten North-Central CommunitiesEnvironment — Sep 13, 2026Communities in Vietnam, Nigeria and the UK are reporting severe erosion and flooding that threaten homes, livelihoods, and infrastructure, spurring urgent calls for sustained government intervention and resilient planning. Vietnam faces rapid riverbank erosion along the Nhat Le River endangering agricultural land; in Nigeria residents describe long-running erosion that has displaced people and damaged roads and homes; in Oxfordshire, locals urge planning safeguards to manage upstream development and reduce flood risk.

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Big Ten Admits Nebraska-Maryland Extra-Point Error — 2dThe Big Ten acknowledged that officials made an error during Nebraska’s 48-23 win over Maryland: after a roughing-the-snapper penalty on a missed extra point, Nebraska should have been allowed to retry the kick, but the penalty was applied to the ensuing kickoff. Coach Matt Rhule said a miscommunication with an official led him to accept that enforcement; the error did not change the outcome.

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Misiorowski Set to Chase Brewers ERA Record — Sep 24, 2026Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski, whose league-leading 1.86 ERA and 247 strikeouts have made him the NL Cy Young favorite, is set for a limited final regular-season start against St. Louis. He is poised to set Milwaukee’s single-season ERA record and has drawn some MVP support, though Pete Crow-Armstrong is viewed as the stronger contender.

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Democratic Governor Says ‘Software Error’ Registered 6,600 Self-Identified Non-Citizens To Vote1 source — 11mDemocratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Tuesday that over 6,000 non-citizens were mistakenly added to her state’s voter rolls due to a “serious software error."

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EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Eric Schmitt Lays Out How Congress Can Fix Supreme Court’s ‘Ridiculous Interpretation’ Of Constitution1 source — 11mRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Democratic Governor Says ‘Software Error’ Registered 6,600 Self-Identified Non-Citizens To Vote — 2hDemocratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Tuesday that over 6,000 non-citizens were mistakenly added to her state’s voter rolls due to a “serious software error."

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Nicole Hardy Even with the governor's explanation, 6600 ineligible voters on the list is a serious problem that requires full review.

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

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Eric Schmitt Lays Out How Congress Can Fix Supreme Court’s ‘Ridiculous Interpretation’ Of Constitution — 2hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Derek Foss I hope this plan leads to real votes instead of more talk that never becomes law.

Democratic Governor Says ‘Software Error’ Registered 6,600 Self-Identified Non-Citizens To Vote — 4hDemocratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Tuesday that over 6,000 non-citizens were mistakenly added to her state’s voter rolls due to a “serious software error."

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Priya Raman The governor should explain how this happened and what steps are being taken to remove those registrations immediately.

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Eric Schmitt Lays Out How Congress Can Fix Supreme Court’s ‘Ridiculous Interpretation’ Of Constitution1 source — 4hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Chris Dalton We need real reform on both legal and illegal immigration, and tying it to this court ruling shows Congress is starting to act.

Democratic Governor Says ‘Software Error’ Registered 6,600 Self-Identified Non-Citizens To Vote — 6hDemocratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Tuesday that over 6,000 non-citizens were mistakenly added to her state’s voter rolls due to a “serious software error."

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Elena Vasquez Self-identified non-citizens on the rolls means someone wasn't checking documents at all. That's basic security.

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Eric Schmitt Lays Out How Congress Can Fix Supreme Court’s ‘Ridiculous Interpretation’ Of Constitution — 6hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Elena Vasquez Both parties claim to want fixes on border security so let's see if they can pass something real this time.

Memphis Data Center Fight Erupts Into Protest and Lobby Brawl — 7hA Memphis City Council meeting erupted into protests and a fight Tuesday night after council members postponed a vote on a proposed 12-month moratorium on new data centers. The cou… — by Andrew Powell

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Maya Lindstrom The council needs to stop delaying and actually decide on that data center moratorium before more projects get approved.

Democratic Governor Says ‘Software Error’ Registered 6,600 Self-Identified Non-Citizens To Vote — 8hDemocratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Tuesday that over 6,000 non-citizens were mistakenly added to her state’s voter rolls due to a “serious software error."

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Dana Whitfield A mistake this large shows why states should require proof of citizenship before adding anyone to the rolls.

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Eric Schmitt Lays Out How Congress Can Fix Supreme Court’s ‘Ridiculous Interpretation’ Of Constitution — 8hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Jared Kim This approach might face court challenges but it targets a clear loophole that has lasted too long.

Democratic Governor Says ‘Software Error’ Registered 6,600 Self-Identified Non-Citizens To Vote — 9hDemocratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Tuesday that over 6,000 non-citizens were mistakenly added to her state’s voter rolls due to a “serious software error."

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EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Eric Schmitt Lays Out How Congress Can Fix Supreme Court’s ‘Ridiculous Interpretation’ Of Constitution — 9hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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Padres closer Miller misses do-or-die Game 3 — 1dMLB put Padres closer Mason Miller on the paternity list less than an hour before elimination Game 3; 38-save, 1.67 ERA All-Star is replaced by Wandy Peralta (3.61 ERA).

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Democratic Governor Says ‘Software Error’ Registered 6,600 Self-Identified Non-Citizens To Vote — 11hDemocratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Tuesday that over 6,000 non-citizens were mistakenly added to her state’s voter rolls due to a “serious software error."

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Dana Whitfield The governor should explain exactly how the error happened and what steps will prevent it again.

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Eric Schmitt Lays Out How Congress Can Fix Supreme Court’s ‘Ridiculous Interpretation’ Of Constitution — 11hRepublican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt unveiled his plan to fix the country's broken laws governing immigration — both legal and illegal — as well as the one issue on which both parties appear to agree.

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