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Florida Seeks Court Order Limiting Meta Teen Use — 10hFlorida AG Uthmeier on Oct. 7, 2026, asked a Pasco court to lock Meta under-14 users out in 30 days and cap teens at two hours after rejecting an up-to-$18B deal; filing cites chats calling IG 'a drug.'

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McAdoo Ends Seven Years at Kawasaki to Ride Quad Lock Honda — 5dCameron McAdoo has signed with Quad Lock Honda after seven seasons with Pro Circuit Kawasaki, joining the team full time for the 2027 SuperMotocross season as it steps up its 250-class program with increased American Honda support. He is making his team debut in Australia’s Supercross series, whose opener is this weekend.

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Sam Okafor Quad Lock Honda stepping up their program with more factory support makes sense, and McAdoo should help them challenge for wins sooner.

Meme questions why stores lock up certain products — Sep 28, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Fulcrum Metals secures £6m funding after 78% gold recovery at Teck-Hughes — Sep 28, 2026Fulcrum Metals posted 78% gold recovery at Teck-Hughes and locked a £6m Yorkville package to fund its 2.4 tpd pilot and first programme.

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Maya Lindstrom percent recovery from tailings is decent but the real test will be whether the pilot plant scales without major hiccups.

Erik Jones re-signs with Legacy Motor Club through 2027 — Sep 27, 2026Erik Jones locked in a multi-year extension to stay in Legacy Motor Club's No. 43 through 2027 as Josh Berry and Riley Herbst join the team.

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Chris Dalton Jones sticking around through 2027 gives the team some much needed continuity with the new additions.

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.

Senate passes Cruz-Cantwell bill capping college athlete payments — Sep 29, 2026The Protect College Sports Act cleared the Senate 77-22, capping athlete pay, locking in medical and scholarship protections, and aiming to stop bidding wars that threaten women’s and Olympic programs. The House is next.

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Tom Gallagher Locking in medical coverage and scholarships is a solid step even if the pay limit draws complaints.

Mets Assured First Last-Place Finish Since 2003 — Sep 25, 2026Nationals beat Mets 7-6, locking New York—after a record $358.4M payroll—into its first NL East last-place finish since 2003.

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Rachel Meyers This finish matches the 2003 team for futility but with way more expensive talent on the roster.

Wings Beat Storm 103-91, Set Turnaround Record — Sep 24, 2026After Seattle cut a 19-point lead to six, Kuier and Bueckers hit consecutive 3s as Dallas won 103-91 and locked the No. 7 seed.

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Chris Dalton Shepard's triple-double and that sweep of Seattle really show how far the Wings have come this season.

Teenagers Among Dozens Dead in Overcrowded Nigerian Detention Cell — Sep 22, 2026Survivors say guards sprayed a substance under a locked cell door holding 65 miners, then ignored pleas as people died; at least 37 dead, including teens as young as 14.

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AI power BoomFinance — Sep 19, 2026Boom Supersonic is turning its Symphony engine core into 42 MW Superpower natural-gas turbines for AI data centers, locking in over $1.25B in orders to help fund its airliner.

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Pandemic-Era Corporate Bonds Worth $4.3 Trillion Mature From 2027Tech — Sep 25, 2026U.S. companies face a mounting refinancing burden from 2027 as about $4.3 trillion in corporate bonds mature through 2031, forcing borrowers that locked in pandemic-era low rates to refinance at higher costs. Lower-rated companies are especially vulnerable, while major technology firms’ planned borrowing for AI infrastructure adds to the pressure; PIMCO says most issuers can manage, but the weakest may be squeezed sharply.

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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.

Pennsylvania Impersonation Scams Reportedly Cost Three Victims $2,400Sports — Sep 21, 2026Authorities in Pennsylvania are investigating multiple cases where women were scammed out of about $1,000 by someone posing as Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich, with no suspects named. Separately, a DoorDash driver in Iowa was defrauded of $1,400 after a caller claimed to be DoorDash support, and her account was subsequently locked for 90 days.

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Seahawks’ Darnold Diagnosed With Glute Injury — Sep 10, 2026Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a muscle-related hip/glute injury early in the season opener, with no fracture detected and the team holding him out for at least Week 2 as Drew Lock steps in; the timeline for a return ranges from a couple of weeks to potentially Week 3 or later, depending on recovery. Coaches and insiders have indicated the injury is muscular and not catastrophic, keeping Seattle optimistic about Darnold’s eventual return while Lock leads the team in the short term.

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Seahawks’ Darnold Returns to Practice, Status Unclear — Sep 22, 2026Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold practiced on Wednesday as he recovers from a glute injury, with the team planning a gradual ramp-up and a decision on Week 3 against the Washington Commanders looming. Backup Drew Lock has led the 2-0 start, and coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold's activity will be measured and could range from limited to full participation depending on clearance.

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Micron Taiwan unions threaten strike vote over permanent profit sharing — Sep 15, 2026Micron Taiwan unions covering over 80% of 15,000 staff threaten a strike vote unless permanent 15% profit-sharing is locked in; mediation is set for Sept. 18 and 21.

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Derek Foss Mediation next week needs to lock in something both sides can live with without further escalation.

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.

Pirates, Cardinals Split First Two Games — Sep 21, 2026The Pirates and Cardinals open a final NL Central series at PNC Park as Pittsburgh tries to finish above .500 and lock up third place, with a newly revealed Pirates lineup heading into the game. The series rundown includes injury and lineup notes plus prospects for late-season individual milestones as both teams close out 2026 without playoff implications.

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WNBA Playoff Seeding Remains Unsettled — Sep 20, 2026As the WNBA regular season enters its final week, teams are locked in a tight scramble for playoff seeding with Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Atlanta, New York, and Dallas all in contention for top or pivotal positions. Meanwhile, analysts project award outcomes, with A’ja Wilson poised to win a fifth MVP and Olivia Miles as Rookie of the Year as the season heads toward its conclusion.

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Seahawks QB Darnold Leaves Opener After Sack — Sep 10, 2026Seattle's season opener against the Patriots saw Sam Darnold leave early after a sack, limping off and being ruled questionable to return as Drew Lock took over. Reports indicate a likely lower-body/hip injury with updates pending as Seattle fights to rebound against New England.

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Chris Dalton Darnold's injury right after that sack looks bad for Seattle's chances if it's the hip they suspect.

Seahawks Intercept Maye Three Times, Edge Patriots 13-10 — Sep 10, 2026The New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 as Drake Maye threw multiple costly interceptions, including an end-zone pick that sealed the game. Backup Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock engineered late scoring drives to overcome an early injury to Sam Darnold and secure the win.

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Dana Whitfield Lock stepped up nicely after the injury and those final drives showed why Seattle stuck with him as backup.

Bears Reportedly Agree to $33.75M Swift Extension — Sep 11, 2026The Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million extension for running back D’Andre Swift, including $27.5 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2029 season. Reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal follows Swift’s 1,087-yard, nine-TD season and comes as the team reshapes cap space and locks in core playmakers.

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Rachel Meyers Extending him for 27.5 million guaranteed is a lot for one back but the team clearly values keeping core pieces together.

Norris Takes Pole for Madrid Grand Prix — Sep 11, 2026George Russell topped FP1 on the new Madring circuit in Madrid, with Mercedes locking out a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of Kimi Antonelli as teams began to learn the track. The session saw traffic and near-incident drama, including penalties for Sergio Perez and various drivers complaining about others hindering laps while Ferrari and Red Bull traded positions near the front.

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Golden Knights sign 23-year-old Bowman to six-year extension — Sep 10, 2026The Vegas Golden Knights signed forward Braeden Bowman to a six-year, $20.4 million extension with a $3.4 million AAV, beginning in the 2027-28 season, locking in Bowman as a core part of the roster after an impressive rookie campaign. Bowman, undrafted and 23, showed promise across 54 NHL games and a strong AHL showing with Henderson, signaling the team’s belief he can be an everyday player moving forward.

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Marcus Bell Glad they rewarded his AHL production and kept him in the fold instead of letting him test the market later.

Packers, Tucker Kraft agree to four-year, $75 million extension — Sep 10, 2026The Green Bay Packers and tight end Tucker Kraft remain locked in negotiations over a long-term extension ahead of the season opener, with Kraft pushing for a roughly $20 million-per-year deal and the team wary of guarantees beyond signing bonuses amid his ACL recovery. Some reports and insiders suggest a serious offer could close the gap before Week 1, and Packers officials are keen to finalize the deal despite the standoff.

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The Pitt Seeks Repeat Drama Win as Comedy Race Narrows — Sep 12, 2026At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, The Pitt is the heavy favorite to repeat as best drama, potentially making history as the first series to win the top prize in its first two seasons since Mad Men, while Widow's Bay and Hacks are locked in a tight race for best comedy. Host Mariska Hargitay will lead the ceremony, which NBC will broadcast with Peacock streaming, and Indian viewers can watch the event early on JioHotstar as the awards cover programmes from June 2025 to May 2026.

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Derek Foss Widow's Bay has the edge for me in comedy but Hacks could still pull it off on voting night.