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Air Force Beats Navy, Advances Trophy Bid — 4dAir Force beat Navy 14-9 as Liam Szarka ran for two second-quarter scores, snapping a five-game losing streak against the service academies.

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Tom Gallagher Navy's second-half shutout shows they can compete, but the early mistakes cost them the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy shot.

Jaguars Beat Bengals 22-17 — Sep 30, 2026The Jaguars face a major test against Ja’Marr Chase, whose big-play threat has exposed their secondary, and plan to emphasize physical coverage, sound tackling and pressure on Joe Burrow. Jacksonville may have an offensive edge against a Bengals secondary weakened by injuries, though Cincinnati’s defense has improved and will look to contain Liam Coen’s attack.

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Hadjar Returns for Red Bull at Azerbaijan GP — Sep 21, 2026Red Bull confirms Isack Hadjar is cleared to return for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after recovering from a wrist injury, rejoining Max Verstappen at the Baku City Circuit. Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls after substituting for three races, while Yuki Tsunoda resumes his reserve role, and the team thanks Lawson for his contributions during Hadjar's absence.

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Jared Kim Tsunoda returning to reserve feels like the right call but it leaves him waiting longer for a proper shot.

Verstappen Criticizes 2026 F1 Cars’ Limited Driver Input — Sep 9, 2026Max Verstappen argues that the 2026 F1 cars are numb to driver inputs, reducing the driver's ability to influence performance as shown by Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson's rapid adaptation to new teams. He says the cars reward less commitment and prefer battery-driven, top-speed strategies, and calls for regulatory changes to restore driver influence.

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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.

Jaguars Outline Fluid Two-Way Plan for Hunter's Return — Sep 11, 2026The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to use Travis Hunter as a two-way player, starting at cornerback but with potential limited offensive involvement as game plans allow, and coach Liam Coen says Hunter will play both WR and CB with usage that’s fluid and situational. Hunter is returning from a knee injury and the team aims to maximize his defensive impact while using him strategically on offense, including in the season opener against the Cleveland Browns.

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Nicole Hardy Fluid usage on offense could work if they keep it situational and don't rush it.

Sánchez Calls Snap Election After Housing Defeat — 5dSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is weighing a snap election, potentially on Nov. 29, after Junts joined conservative and far-right parties to defeat housing measures intended to protect tenants and extend rental contracts. The vote has intensified debate over Spain’s housing crisis, while a possible election would fall shortly before the European Parliament’s scheduled vote on the UK-EU treaty concerning Gibraltar.

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Rams rally from 10-point deficit to beat Eagles 24-20 — 3dKyren Williams scored with 3:59 and 1:10 left as the Rams poured in 14 unanswered points to beat the Eagles 24-20 after trailing 20-10 at halftime.

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Jared Kim Eagles defense looked soft after leading by 10. Letting up 14 straight points like that is tough to watch.

Brewers Take 2-0 NLDS Lead Over Padres — 5dThe Brewers beat the Padres 3-2 in Game 1 of the NLDS, rallying after Jacob Misiorowski struggled. Jackson Chourio tied the game with a record-setting fifth postseason homer for Milwaukee, and William Contreras hit the go-ahead shot.

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Obituaries Honor Five Women’s Community ContributionsLifestyle — 4dRecent obituaries remember Janet Ann Holt Allen, Avia Jane Oxendine Moore, Lila Candice Williams, Barbara Anne Humbach Brownlee and Janet Beckett Thomas, honoring lives devoted to family and community. Their work included careers in business and higher education, hairdressing, public social services and nursing, alongside passions such as basket weaving and outdoor recreation.

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Kidnappers Sentenced in Missouri, Alabama CasesWorld — 2dAmarion Dewayne Jackson, 20, was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for kidnapping a Tuscaloosa man at gunpoint over another person’s unpaid drug debt. The victim was recovered unharmed, and Jackson’s co-defendant, Korbyn Markeith Williams, is scheduled for sentencing in January 2027.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Arkansas State Names McLean Permanent ProvostPolitics — 3dArkansas State University has permanently appointed Dr. William McLean as provost and executive vice chancellor after he served in the role on an interim basis since July. A longtime A-State faculty member and administrator, McLean is an alumnus who has spent more than two decades at the university.

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Fatal shootings span Fayetteville, Arlington; Ladyville man woundedWorld — 3dFayetteville recorded four fatal shootings in nine days, from Sept. 25 through Oct. 3, including the latest killing on Bain Drive. Police have arrested suspects in the deaths of Shawn Williams Jr. and Jordan Shiquan Brown, while the other cases remain under investigation.

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Kentucky Basketball Pro Day Draws NBA ScoutsSports — 1dKentucky’s annual Pro Day at Rupp Arena gave NBA scouts and fans a look at the Wildcats through drills and scrimmages, with forward N’Diaye, shooter Alex Wilkins and freshman guard Mason Williams among the players who stood out. Separate coverage showed Kentucky’s Pro Day and Tennessee’s media day, while Grand Canyon announced expanded live coverage of Mountain West Basketball Media Day.

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Bengals Lose to Jaguars as Both Starting Receivers Injured — Sep 29, 2026After Ke’Shawn Williams’ costly muffed punt helped set up Pittsburgh’s winning field goal, the Bengals waived him and made several roster changes. Cincinnati later brought Williams back to its practice squad after missing out on returner Charlie Jones, while preparing for Jacksonville with an emphasis on Joe Burrow protecting the ball against the Jaguars’ turnover-seeking defense.

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

White Sox Shut Out Guardians 3-0 in ALDS Opener — 6dThe White Sox plan to use rookie Hagen Smith as an opener in Saturday’s ALDS Game 1 against Cleveland, which will start rookie Parker Messick; Guardians manager Stephen Vogt named Gavin Williams for Game 2. Smith is expected to work multiple innings as Chicago continues its bullpen approach after sweeping Houston in the wild-card round.

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Texas Tech’s Cameron Dickey has negative X-raysSports — 3dTexas Tech running back Cameron Dickey left the win over Colorado with an ankle injury, but X-rays were negative and coach Joey McGuire said it may be a high ankle sprain. His recovery timeline is unclear; the bye week gives him time to heal while J’Koby Williams and Quinten Joyner could take on larger roles.

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Winston-Salem rejects youth curfew extensionPolitics — 2dWinston-Salem’s City Council voted 6-2 against extending the citywide 10 p.m.–6 a.m. youth curfew, which is set to expire Oct. 12. Police Chief William Penn said the restrictions helped reduce youth crime and sought more time to assess their impact, while opponents argued the evidence did not justify continuing them.

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Spain Puts Forward Revised Housing Decrees Ahead of Snap Election — 1dSánchez announced revised housing decrees on Oct. 6 after Parliament rejected them Oct. 2; a 69-member Standing Council will weigh them before the Nov. 29 snap election.

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Jared Kim Parliament was right to reject the first version and the new one still needs stronger tenant protections to work.

Spain Housing Crisis Dominates Snap Election — 2dAn 87-year-old's attempted Madrid eviction sparked nationwide protests and made housing the core of Spain's snap election after Parliament rejected rent-cap decrees.

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Kosovo Protesters Face Tear Gas Over Hague Law — 2dPolice used tear gas after protesters blocked Kosovo’s parliament over a first-reading bill capping Hague sentences at 15 years; Thaci got 25. At least 17 injured.

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Tom Gallagher Tying the court changes to the presidential election looks like a cynical power grab.

Overcast, Mild Conditions Reported in Two CountiesWeather — 5dSumner and Williamson counties reported overcast, mild conditions with little or no rain and no active weather alerts. Separately, a forecast called for scattered showers and storms in the coming days after a prolonged quiet period.

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Communist Party reports 60 detained at Moscow rally — 3dPolice detained dozens of people at a Communist Party rally in Moscow commemorating the 1993 parliamentary uprising, after demonstrators chanted slogans including “Down with the Tsar” and called for political freedoms. Reports differed on the number detained, with estimates ranging from about 20 to 65.

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Marcus Bell Communists pushing anti-Tsar slogans while demanding freedoms shows they're still out of touch with how Russia has changed since 1993.

Quavo Releases Pharrell-Produced ‘QRÖMELIFE’ Album — 5dQuavo’s new 14-track solo album, “QRÖMELIFE,” executive-produced by Pharrell Williams, draws on grief over Takeoff’s death, faith, family and fatherhood while exploring sounds beyond traditional trap. The project features a reunion with Offset, and Quavo has discussed making more Migos music to honor Takeoff’s legacy.

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