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Egypt Restores Fayum Portrait Ahead of Italy Loan
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Egyptian and Italian conservators have restored the 2,000-year-old circular Fayum portrait known as the “Tondo of the Two Brothers,” stabilizing damage to its wooden panel and painted surface. The portrait will travel abroad for the first time as part of a major Fayum exhibition in Rome, opening in November 2026.
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Tennessee ends Fayetteville drought, beats Arkansas 24-17
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No. 15 Tennessee beat Arkansas 24-17 in Fayetteville, ending a four-game road losing streak against the Razorbacks and winning there for the first time since 2001. First-time starter George MacIntyre helped keep the Vols in the game, while DeSean Bishop’s late touchdown drive sealed the win and extended Arkansas’ SEC losing streak.
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College GameDay plans Provo return for top-10 showdown
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College GameDay returns to Provo on Oct. 17 for the first time since 2009 as No. 3 Notre Dame (6-0) meets No. 8 BYU (5-0); resale tickets have hit $26,000.
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Rubio Announces ICC Sanctions, Warns US Will End Court if Concerns Persist
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The Trump administration is escalating its campaign against the International Criminal Court, imposing financial sanctions on the institution itself for the first time as President… — by Andrew Powell
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Maya Lindstrom
Threatening to dismantle the court altogether risks weakening any real accountability for war crimes worldwide.
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EXCLUSIVE: China Used Military-Linked Kindergarten To Cultivate Ties With Mitch McConnell’s Wife And In-Laws
Philip Lenczycki · 9 min · 1h
South Korea completes first Arctic-Europe round trip
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South Korea’s Panstar Acro completed the country’s first container-ship round trip to Europe via the Arctic, returning to Busan after 50 days and demonstrating a route that can cut one-way travel time by about 10 days compared with the Suez Canal. The voyage supports plans to develop Busan as a maritime hub, but limited cargo and concerns over costs, reliable scheduling, ice conditions and reliance on Russian waters remain hurdles to regular commercial service.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Trump Expected to Honor Musk, Tech Leaders
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Trump will award National Medals of Science to Musk, Brin, Huang and Su on Oct. 8—his first time personally presenting either honor—with technology medals for Dell and Nadella.
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Briscoe Wins Bank of America 400 for Second Straight Victory
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NASCAR’s Cup Series returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s oval for a playoff race for the first time since 2017, after rain canceled qualifying and put points leader Kyle Larson on pole. Larson was also favored to win the Bank of America 400, with Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin among the top contenders.
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White Sox Seek Game 4 Win After Guardians Rally
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The White Sox bring a 2-0 lead over the Guardians back to Rate Field, one win from reaching the ALCS for the first time since 2005. They can clinch a postseason series at home for the first time since the 1906 World Series, with strong fan demand driving Game 3 tickets to sell out and resale prices sharply higher.
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Oklahoma Upsets No. 1 Texas in Red River Rivalry
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Oklahoma State was picked to win the Big 12 women’s basketball title for the first time, narrowly edging two-time defending regular-season champion TCU in the preseason coaches’ poll. Audi Crooks was named Preseason Player of the Year and Liv McGill Preseason Newcomer of the Year, while TCU’s Jessie-May Hall earned Preseason Freshman of the Year.
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Trump NATO Envoy Tells Nations To Take Responsibility For Expanding East
U.S. Envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker told member states to modernize their military infrastructure in order to move their troops from Western to Eastern Europe.
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Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution For Jihadist Fort Hood Shooter
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For the first time since 1961, the United States Army will execute someone by firing squad.
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Guardians Eliminate White Sox in ALDS Game 5
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The Cleveland Guardians eliminated the Chicago White Sox with a 2-0 win in Game 5, completing a comeback after trailing 2-0 in the series. Munetaka Murakami struck out four times in the deciding game but said he was grateful for his first season with Chicago and happy to have played postseason baseball.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Apple Names Steve Smith M&A Chief in Latest Shake-Up Under Ternus
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Apple returned M&A to finance for the first time since 2019, naming Steve Smith to replace Perica; Perica, a 2024 OpenAI ChatGPT deal figure, shifts fully under Cue.
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Tennessee expected to start MacIntyre at Arkansas
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No. 15 Tennessee is expected to start George MacIntyre for the first time at Arkansas after he replaced injured Faizon Brandon and went 8 of 10 in a 24-14 win over Auburn.
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Jahmyr Gibbs Breaks Sanders’ Under-25 TD Record
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs first tied Barry Sanders’ record of 57 career touchdowns before age 25, then broke it with a fourth-quarter score against Arizona, reaching 58. Gibbs turns 25 in March 2027, giving him the rest of the season and more time to extend the record.
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America Needs Permitting Reform — With No Gimmicks
E.J. Antoni · 5 min · 1h
US declines OSCE election observers for midterms
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U.S. declines OSCE observers for Nov. 3, 2026 midterms for the first time since 2002, joining Russia and Belarus; DOJ plans 1,000 of its own monitors.
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Soccer vs American Football
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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LA28 torch relay to visit all 50 states for first time
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— Sep 29, 2026
LA28 will send the Olympic torch through all 50 states for the first time, starting in Atlanta in spring 2028 ahead of the July 14 Opening Ceremony.
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Jared Kim
It's smart to start the relay in Atlanta with its Olympic history.
Red Bulls host San Diego FC with both sides chasing playoffs
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New York Red Bulls host San Diego FC on Saturday with both clubs fighting to revive their playoff hopes: New York is eighth in the East and winless in four straight at home, while San Diego sits 12th in the West and has gone five games without a win. The clubs meet competitively for the first time during New York’s Noche Latina celebration.
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Naples Airport Board Faces First Election
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— Oct 5, 2026
Naples voters and Collier County residents will elect the Naples Airport Authority’s five commissioners for the first time, replacing a system in which the Naples City Council appointed them. Seat 5 candidates include aviation business owners Keith West and Jason Brooke; Seat 4 candidates are attorney and aircraft owner John Goede and retired attorney and pilot Rick Mellon.
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Murder Accomplice’s Parole Hearing Set for 2031
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Tadaryl Shipp, Christa Pike’s accomplice in the 1995 torture and murder of Colleen Slemmer, is serving life in prison plus 25 years; because he was 17 at the time, he was not eligible for the death penalty. His first parole request was denied in 2025, and his next hearing is scheduled for October 2031.
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Zacharia to Debut as White House Press Secretary Tuesday
Katie Zacharia, President Donald Trump’s newly chosen White House press secretary, will take to the podium Tuesday. "I am pleased to announce that Katie Zacharia will be beginning her term as Press Secretary tomorrow, Columbus Day, and will be doing an introductory News Conference on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. from the Press Briefing Room in the White House. Katie has been with me, in spirit, from the v
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Bartunkova Ousts Sabalenka at China Open
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— Oct 4, 2026
Bartunkova beat world No. 2 Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 at the China Open, the first time since 2015 the top two seeds missed the round of 16.
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Tom Gallagher
Sabalenka looked flat from the start and never found her rhythm. Bartunkova took full advantage of the openings.
Communities, nonprofits expand housing support
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Community organizations are expanding housing support for people facing financial or other barriers, from rebuilding unsafe homes in Vietnam and providing affordable housing for seniors to furnishing homes for people starting over and developing residences with care for adults with special needs. Separate initiatives also highlight the need for first-time buyers to better understand mortgages and homeownership costs.
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Lightning beat Capitals 3-1 as Carlson faces former team
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— Oct 3, 2026
Lightning beat Capitals 3-1 in their home opener as John Carlson faced Washington for the first time after 17 seasons.
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Priya Raman
Carlson looked solid in his first game back but the Capitals still could not find enough offense to match Tampa Bay.
LPGA Announces 2027 Schedule With Record $147M Purses
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The LPGA’s 2027 schedule features 33 tournaments and a record $147 million in prize money, with routing designed to cut travel by about 12,000 miles and give players more time to recover. The slate adds new events and prestigious venues, including a first Women’s Open at Royal St. George’s, and drew an enthusiastic response from players.
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Idaho Stuns No. 1 Montana State, 35-34
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— Oct 2, 2026
Idaho stunned top-ranked Montana State 35-34 on Joshua Wood’s touchdown pass as time expired and his successful two-point run, handing the Bobcats their first loss in 19 games. The upset was Idaho’s first win of the season and its first-ever victory over a No. 1-ranked team; Montana State was without several injured starters.
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Priya Raman
Idaho's last second score and two point run was the perfect way to end their winless streak against the top team.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 18h
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