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The Ground Acquires Elephants, Plans Portland ReturnBusiness — 20hThe Ground will take a majority stake in Elephants Delicatessen; the deli plans an early 2027 return to Uptown Shopping Center, site of its 1979 start.

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72-Bay Topgolf Breaks Ground for Pediatric CareHealth — 1dValley Children's and Topgolf broke ground on a 72-bay Madera County venue, Topgolf's first children's hospital tie-up, with profits slated for pediatric care.

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UNC Health Begins 48-Acre Campus ConstructionHealth — 2dUNC Health has broken ground on a 48-acre campus near Cary and Research Triangle Park to serve the region’s fast-growing population. Plans include a medical office building opening in 2028 and a community hospital with roughly 144–152 beds expected in 2032, alongside broader expansions by competing Triangle health systems.

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Archaeologists Remove Seven Coffins at North Dakota Governor’s ResidenceScience — 3dArchaeologists removed seven coffins containing human remains and an unidentified wooden box from grounds near North Dakota’s governor’s residence, the site of Bismarck’s first cemetery. Researchers will catalog the finds through early 2027, with reburial expected at a local cemetery; DNA testing is not planned.

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Paintmakers Name 2027 Colors of YearLifestyle — 2dDutch Boy named earthy terracotta Deep Rooted its 2027 Color of the Year, citing a desire for nature, connection and emotional grounding. C2 Paint selected Pueblo, a warm blend of earth, rose and brown that shifts with the light, framing it as a move from restoration toward renewed creativity, sensory experience and connection.

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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.

Adaptive Reuse Gains Ground Across CitiesEnvironment — 3dDecarbonization goals are driving renewed interest in adapting existing buildings, which can preserve materials and reduce embodied carbon while revitalizing civic and educational spaces. Yet converting older buildings into housing remains difficult, even as demand for town-center homes and net-zero progress grows.

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Angela Paxton urges GOP ticket hold in tight Texas race — 4dDivorcing Ken Paxton on biblical grounds, the Texas senator backs the full Republican ticket in a Texas PAC ad as a Times/Siena poll shows Talarico up six and the seat rated a toss-up.

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Sam Okafor Backing the party line while separating from her husband feels consistent for a Texas senator in this race.

Briscoe Wins Second Race of 2026 at Las Vegas — 3dChase Briscoe swept the stages and led 175 laps to win the South Point 400 in Las Vegas, holding off a late charge from Kyle Larson, who made contact with Tyler Reddick in the closing laps. The victory lifted Briscoe to sixth in the Chase standings, while Denny Hamlin’s spin and troubled race cost him ground to points leader Larson.

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Alabama Routs Mississippi State 56-23 — 5dNick Saban warned Alabama not to overlook Mississippi State, saying the hostile Starkville environment and the Bulldogs’ offense made the road matchup a potential trap. Alabama answered with a 56-23 win, dominating on the ground and handing Mississippi State its first loss; the Crimson Tide now turn to Georgia.

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Trump motorcade reportedly hits 98 mph en route to Oklahoma rally — 5dStormy weather grounded aircraft, so President Trump drove about 90 miles from a Texas rally to an Oklahoma event in his motorcade, which reporters said reached nearly 100 mph. He arrived about two hours late and said he had refused to cancel the rally, where he was campaigning for Republicans.

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Sam Okafor He showed up late but still refused to cancel and campaigned for those Republicans which is what matters most.

Penn State Struggles After Back-to-Back LossesSports — 5dPenn State’s season is in trouble after back-to-back losses, capped by a 34-13 defeat to Northwestern in which the Nittany Lions managed just 48 rushing yards and allowed 413 on the ground. Coach Matt Campbell and players acknowledged the need to improve fundamentals and regain the program’s standard as they prepare to face USC at home.

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

How to change a flat tire without rolling or dropping the carLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For any driver facing a flat who needs a calm ground-up sequence that leaves the car stable and you rolling on the spare.

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Jared Kim The parking brake plus chocks first order is what I missed last time. This sequence feels calmer and more stable overall.

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.

FAA Ground Stops Newark, Philadelphia, Teterboro Flights — Sep 21, 2026FAA ground-stopped Newark, Philadelphia and Teterboro on Sept. 21, 2026 after a Philadelphia TRACON circuit failed and its fiber backup broke; Flightradar24 logged 92 Newark cancellations and nearly 70 diversions.

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Rachel Meyers Aging infrastructure at these facilities is bound to cause more problems. Investing in modern systems should be a priority.

In-Laws Arrested in Fatal Dublin Shooting — Sep 27, 2026A 40-year-old Dublin, California, man was shot and killed in the parking lot of Dublin Sports Grounds, and police arrested his parents-in-law, a married couple, on suspicion of murder. The motive remains under investigation.

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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.

Keep the bike moving to stay balanced while learning to rideLifestyle — Sep 22, 2026For first-time riders who want steady balance and a clean first pedal run on flat ground.

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Dana Whitfield I still needed a few extra tries to get steady but the balance steps made sense.

Qantas Ground Workers Plan Strikes During School Holidays Over Pay — Sep 17, 2026About 600 Qantas ground workers and roughly 100 Australian air Express staff plan a 24-hour strike next week during school holidays, after an A$90 million unlawful-outsourcing fine.

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Jared Kim I get the workers are upset after that huge outsourcing fine, but striking during school holidays will ruin too many family trips.

CBP weighs scaling back Big Bend border construction — Sep 30, 2026The Trump administration has ended its pause on border-project activity at Big Bend National Park but says it is considering changes to reduce the project’s scope and limit environmental impacts. Customs and Border Protection expects to decide on plans in early October, with any ground-disturbing work likely weeks later, as the proposal continues to face legal challenges and bipartisan opposition.

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Priya Raman Reducing the Big Bend project scope seems like a reasonable compromise to protect the park while keeping some security measures in place.

NASA Swift Observatory Nears Reentry After Rescue Spacecraft Fails — Sep 30, 2026NASA’s 22-year-old Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is descending toward an expected atmospheric reentry later in 2026 after a $30 million commercial rescue mission failed when its spacecraft suffered control problems and ran short of fuel. Swift may continue gathering science as it loses altitude; most of the telescope is expected to burn up, and any surviving debris is unlikely to threaten people on the ground.

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Jared Kim Too bad the rescue craft ran out of fuel, but at least Swift can keep working until it burns up.

Strikes by security and Qantas staff hit multiple Australian airports — Sep 23, 2026Qantas ground and freight workers began a 24-hour strike at four Australian airports as about 400 Certis security staff staged walkouts in Sydney.

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Maya Lindstrom Security walkouts on top of the freight strikes could create real bottlenecks for everyone traveling today.

Roofers Promote Inspections After Severe WeatherBusiness — Sep 29, 2026Roofing companies urge homeowners to arrange professional inspections after heavy rain, hail or wind, since damage and moisture problems can be difficult to spot from the ground and may worsen if left untreated. Inspections can assess roofing components and document findings to guide repairs or insurance claims, while regular, planned maintenance may help catch wear before it becomes a larger problem.

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Utah Firefighter Dies in 700-Foot BASE Jump — Sep 28, 2026Gabe Reilly, a 27-year-old Salt Lake City firefighter, died during a BASE jump in northern Utah after his wingsuit failed to generate enough lift, causing him to hit the ground at high speed. The fatal accident occurred at a popular jumping site and follows other recent BASE-jumping deaths in Utah.

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Clancy defense seeks dismissal of murder charges after mistrial — Sep 23, 2026After an 11-1 mistrial in the killings of her three children, Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers move to bar a retrial on double jeopardy grounds and investigate the lone juror who refused a finding of no criminal responsibility.

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NYC opens 9/11 records portal on Ground Zero air quality — Sep 8, 2026

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