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Oscar-Winning Actress Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102 — 2dEva Marie Saint died at 102, the oldest living Oscar winner; she accepted her On the Waterfront award nine months pregnant, joked she might give birth onstage, and did so two days later.

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Actress Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102 — 1dAcademy Award winner Eva Marie Saint, the actress who won an Academy Award for her work on “On the Waterfront,” has died. She was 102. Saint, a Newark, New Jersey, native, was th… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Utah Judge Grants Bail to Death Row Inmate After DNA Exclusion — Sep 28, 2026DNA exclusion frees Utah death-row inmate Douglas Stewart Carter, 71, on bail after decades in the 1985 Eva Olesen killing.

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Derek Foss Hard to see how the original conviction stood this long if the DNA clears him completely.

Utah prosecutors drop death bid after DNA exclusion — Sep 24, 2026Utah prosecutors on Wednesday withdrew the death penalty against Douglas Stewart Carter, 71, after Tuesday DNA excluded him from doorknob blood and knife-handle material in the 1985 Eva Olesen murder.

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Companies Advance Modular, AI-Powered Drone DesignsTech — Sep 25, 2026New drone projects span defense and commercial applications: AEVEX is developing a modular, jet-powered autonomous aircraft, Eva Defense is advancing a quieter drone with plans for AI-enabled coordination, and a separate prototype is designed to autonomously enter buildings and broadcast sound. Electronics suppliers are also promoting integrated sensing, power, communications and custom battery systems to support next-generation unmanned aircraft.

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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.

Carbon Monoxide Incidents Prompt Evacuations in Three CitiesEnvironment — 3dSeattle firefighters evacuated all three floors of an apartment building after finding dangerous carbon monoxide levels caused by a gas-powered pressure washer running in the basement. In Millcreek, Utah, residents of the Glenwood Apartments were evacuated as a precaution while crews investigated a separate carbon monoxide incident.

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Evans wins WRC title after Solberg crash — 6dElfyn Evans won his first World Rally Championship title after rival Oliver Solberg crashed two corners from the finish of the decisive Rally Italy Sardinia stage. The dramatic result made Evans the first Welsh champion and Britain’s first WRC champion since 2001.

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Mike Evans limited in 49ers practice with rib injury — 1dMike Evans, managing a rib injury, was limited at 49ers practice Wednesday after playing through the issue and recording 76 receiving yards against Denver; his status appears to be trending positively for Sunday’s game against Seattle. San Francisco also reported several other injuries, with fullback Kyle Juszczyk expected to miss a few weeks with a knee injury.

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Evanescence Wins TCA, Earns Breeders' Cup Berth — 6dEvanescence rallied past pacesetter Praying to win the Grade 2 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes at Keeneland, preserving her unbeaten record at the track. The victory earned her an expenses-paid berth in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.

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Elena Vasquez Praying faded late but Evanescence earned that paid berth fair and square with a smart ride.

Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford, 85 Homes Evacuated — Sep 27, 2026Five men arrested near RAF Fairford as a bomb disposal robot inspected three white vans—two with open rear doors and black barrels scattered—while 85 homes were evacuated.

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Jared Kim This shows we can't take security around US bases for granted with threats like explosives.

Homes Evacuated, Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford — Sep 27, 2026Several men arrested under the Explosives Act as Gloucestershire Police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford on Sunday; Whelford homes evacuated, Army bomb disposal on scene.

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Marcus Bell The fact they brought in army specialists means this was no small matter, even if it's contained now.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Evans Ruled Out Against Cardinals With Rib Injury — Sep 24, 2026Mike Evans was questionable for the 49ers’ Week 3 game with a hip injury after missing practices, as San Francisco already faced a depleted receiving corps. He then left the game in visible pain and was carted to the locker room, adding to the team’s injury concerns at wide receiver.

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Evangelicals Urge Israel to Halt West Bank ViolenceGood News — Sep 24, 2026Churches across several communities announced worship services, concerts, youth and family programs, and food assistance. Separately, the World Evangelical Alliance urged Israel to curb settler violence and stop expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank, citing concerns about Taybeh, a predominantly Christian village.

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Cargo Ship Fire North of Mykonos; 29 Evacuated Safely — Sep 25, 2026All 29 people aboard Greek Ro-Ro BLUE CARRIER 2 were evacuated safely after a Friday fire north of Mykonos; no injuries reported.

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Priya Raman Those 29 people must have been relieved to reach dry land. Shipping lanes around the islands need better fire prevention.

Accenture Evaluators to Embed Inside Anthropic for AI Safety Tests — Sep 18, 2026Anthropic and Accenture each plan at least $1 billion over five years; Accenture evaluators get employee-level access inside Anthropic.

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Maya Lindstrom Accenture embedding evaluators at Anthropic could bring useful outside perspective on model risks, but the real test is whether they can push back on internal priorities.

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.

49ers, Seahawks Face Injury Absences Before Week 5Sports — 3dThe 49ers will be short-handed for their Week 5 NFC West matchup with Seattle: Nick Bosa and James Thompson Jr. are unlikely to play, Kyle Juszczyk and Marques Sigle are out, and receiver Mike Evans is limited with a rib injury. Seattle has ruled out Zach Charbonnet despite his return to practice and reportedly agreed to terms with Joe Mixon as it addresses its backfield needs.

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Jackson Could Miss Multiple Games With Ankle Sprain — 4dLamar Jackson left Baltimore’s 24-18 win over Tennessee at halftime after injuring his left ankle on a sack, despite throwing for more than 220 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. He wore a walking boot after the game, and the Ravens said they were awaiting further evaluation to determine the injury’s severity and his availability.

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Payton May Reassess Broncos Play-Calling Role — 5dAfter Denver’s 24-14 loss to San Francisco left the Broncos 2-2, their sluggish offense intensified scrutiny of offensive coordinator Davis Webb, who has called plays this season. Sean Payton said it was too early to discuss taking over play-calling but indicated he would evaluate everything, without announcing a change or offering Webb a firm vote of confidence.

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Steelers WR Pittman to Miss Multiple Games — 2dSteelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr. aggravated a foot injury and is expected to miss multiple weeks, with Pittsburgh still evaluating whether to place him on injured reserve. The injury comes after he struggled to produce in three games since returning from an earlier absence.

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Reports: Oleshky Residents Risk Mined Roads for FoodWorld — 20hResidents of Russian-occupied Oleshky in southern Ukraine face severe shortages of food, water and medicine, with the last reported food deliveries arriving in May. Some risk crossing mined roads under drone threat to obtain supplies, while others remain trapped; Russia acknowledges supply problems but blames Ukraine, and Kyiv says Moscow rejected proposed evacuation routes.

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Fatal School Bus Crashes Reported in Florida, TennesseeAuto — Oct 1, 2026Separate school bus crashes were reported in South Bend, Indiana, where students were evaluated but no injuries were reported, and Suffield, Connecticut, where 11 people suffered minor injuries after a bus struck a building; the cause is under investigation. Another report described an Indianapolis-area bus carrying 24 students crashing into a police vehicle, but provided no further details.

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Seattle Kraken Open 2026-27 Season 2-2Sports — 4dFantasy hockey managers entering the 2026 NHL season’s second week can target hot-starting Oilers winger Vasily Podkolzin and account for team schedules when streaming players; Boston faces Utah and Philadelphia, while six teams play only twice. Florida’s outlook has taken a major hit with Aleksander Barkov sidelined long term, and early breakouts such as Evan Bouchard’s opening-night hat trick are reminders that the first week can quickly upend draft expectations.

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Memphis Delays Data Center Moratorium Vote — 6dCommunities are weighing pauses on data-center development amid concerns about environmental and infrastructure impacts: Memphis is set for a final vote on a temporary moratorium to study impacts and develop rules, while Evanston has a proposed one-year halt. Mesa County commissioners, responding to residents’ concerns about water and energy, approved a one-year moratorium for unincorporated areas; Memphis advocates also warn that pollution and resource demands could disproportionately harm nearby communities.

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Former Oregon Safeties Deliver Across NFLSports — 3dArizona rookie Jayden Williams is preparing to take over at left tackle after Paris Johnson Jr.’s season-ending injury. Elsewhere, Green Bay safety Evan Williams had a standout Week 4, while fantasy analysts expect Dallas running back Javonte Williams to be a strong touchdown option against Tampa Bay.

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RAF Fairford bomb incident and evacuations