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Heather Mac Donald: Conservatives Spend Too Much Time Disputing "Rape Culture" Myth, While Excusing College Turning Into Drug-Fueled "Bacchanal"1 source — 14h

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McDonald’s AI tool suggests varying Big Mac prices by location — Sep 29, 2026A Big Mac cost $5.69 at one Fresno McDonald's and $6.89 two miles away as AI tools recommend prices by local willingness to pay.

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Elena Vasquez Folks will start checking multiple locations before buying which could waste time and gas for everyone.

Bowling Green rallies past Miami 24-20 on late touchdown — 4dLeo Kemp's 2-yard run with seconds left capped a 75-yard drive as Bowling Green beat Miami 24-20 in the MAC opener.

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Rachel Meyers Leo Kemp's two-yard run sealed it nicely for the Falcons. Miami needs to figure out how to hold leads in conference games.

Community Festivals Planned, Held Across Four CitiesEntertainment — 2dCommunities in Penfield, Atlanta and Gainesville are hosting public outdoor music and neighborhood events featuring local performers and activities. The events also support charitable or community-focused organizations, including the Mac Miller Fund and Veterans Outreach Center, the Atlanta Music Project and Community Spring.

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MAC shifts to nine-game football schedule in 2028 for more exposure — Sep 15, 2026MAC football moves to nine conference games in 2028, three nonconference each; Steinbrecher cites greater conference exposure after athletics directors approve.

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Elena Vasquez This should give MAC teams more chances to build rivalries and stand out nationally without losing too many nonconference options.

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.

MAC appeals FBS committee to overturn Michigan win over Western Michigan — Sep 8, 2026

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Tom Gallagher These postgame appeals from conferences rarely change anything and just drag out a finished result.

Nebraska lineman Mac Markway retires after recurring knee injuries end comeback — Sep 9, 2026Nebraska defensive end Mac Markway, an LSU transfer who battled multiple knee injuries, announced his retirement from football after appearing in the season opener. He said he’ll remain with the program to help in other aspects of football, with coach Matt Rhule praising his resilience as he shifts focus away from playing toward supporting the Huskers.

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Rock History Highlights Dylan, Yes, Fleetwood Mac — Sep 9, 2026The Animals’ House of the Rising Sun became a landmark hit with a male perspective and enduring influence, while Collider’s list spotlights Yes’s near-19-minute Close to the Edge as a benchmark for rock epics, alongside other extended classics. Bob Dylan’s Love and Theft received top critical praise after its 2001 release, Lindsey Buckingham’s Tusk is highlighted as a Fleetwood Mac milestone, and a 2025 piece notes artists who covered Dylan and their deaths, underscoring Dylan’s lasting footprint across generations.

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Singer in hospice performs soulful ‘Landslide’ cover ‘one last time’ — Sep 8, 2026Marirose Powell sang Landslide from her hospice bed a week before dying of cancer at 62 after performing as Stevie Nicks in a Fleetwood Mac cover band for more than twenty years.

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Tailgate menus add grape-jelly meatballs and pumpkin cold brews — Sep 17, 2026A variety of tailgate-friendly bites—ranging from easy baked tacos and pizza-sliders to slow-cooker meatballs and Big Mac egg rolls—are highlighted as crowd-pleasing, shareable options for game-day spreads. The fall theme extends to beverages, with seasonal cocktails, customized coffee drinks, and low- and no-alcohol options being promoted across different venues to capitalize on autumn flavors like maple, cinnamon, apples, and pumpkin.

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Lattice Launches Mach-N2 FPGAs With Post-Quantum SecurityTech — Sep 17, 2026Lattice Semiconductor unveiled the Mach-N2 FPGA family with integrated flash, hardware Root of Trust, and post-quantum cryptography, delivering up to double logic density for secure system control in infrastructure and broad connectivity options. It is paired with the new Lattice Prompt AI tool to streamline FPGA design, framing a software-centric workflow that enhances crypto agility and rapid deployment, even as the company faces broader market and regulatory risks.

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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.

McDonald’s Faces AI Pricing Class-Action LawsuitBusiness — 4dReuters reported that McDonald’s uses machine-learning tools to recommend location-specific menu prices based partly on local customers’ estimated willingness to pay, with franchisees reporting pressure to follow recommendations and notable price gaps between nearby restaurants. McDonald’s says the tool does not set or dynamically change prices and that franchisees independently make final pricing decisions.

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Netflix Seeks FIFA Talks Over 2030 World CupEntertainment — Sep 10, 2026Netflix is signaling a broader push into live sports by exploring rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup and expanding its global sports portfolio beyond the U.S., including major events like NFL broadcasts. At the same time, it is accelerating production efficiency with cloud-based tools and machine-learning aids, while testing large-scale live streaming capacity through international events and past performance challenges.

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Macron Urges Stronger Europe During Spain Visit — Sep 28, 2026French President Emmanuel Macron met Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during the first French state visit to Spain since 2009, focused on strengthening ties and advancing shared priorities. Macron also called for major investment in a stronger Europe to counter democratic challenges and the rise of political extremes.

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Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Tour — Sep 23, 2026After Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour following his pro-Palestinian remarks, resale prices for Sheeran’s upcoming Massachusetts shows fell about 14%–15%, while activists planned protests; reporting cautions that prices often decline as concerts approach. Macklemore, meanwhile, is set to perform a solo show at Red Rocks, where resale tickets have surged in price.

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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.

MacFarland Takes Charge, Reshapes Predators — Sep 21, 2026The Nashville Predators, under new president of hockey operations and GM Chris MacFarland, are in a rebuilding phase with a revamped front office and aggressive roster moves aimed at speed and contention. MacFarland has aggressively reshaped Nashville, bringing in Rob Blake, Jamie Langenbrunner, and Vukie Mpofu, while trading for Ross Colton, Jack Drury, Mavrik Bourque, Ilya Lyubushkin and signing Alexander Kerfoot, signaling a clear push to refresh the roster and modernize the team despite questions about coaching and performance expectations.

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Trenton Police Seize 70 Slot Machines, $100,000Business — 2dTrenton police say an 11-month investigation led to the seizure of more than 70 illegal slot machines and over $100,000 from roughly 30 businesses. Philadelphia resident Harry Almonte was arrested and charged in New Jersey with gambling and money-laundering offenses; authorities also reported finding guns and marijuana at his home, leading to separate potential charges in Pennsylvania.

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Irving Returns Durant’s Praise Ahead of Macao Matchup — 1dKevin Durant praised Kyrie Irving’s ball-handling as a skill he would add to his game, and Irving responded by expressing their mutual respect ahead of the Rockets-Mavericks preseason matchup in Macao. Irving has also been linked to trade speculation, including a possible move to Houston, but remains with Dallas for now.

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Tennessee expected to start MacIntyre at Arkansas — 1dNo. 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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Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour sells out after Sheeran split — Sep 30, 2026Macklemore says his three-show “Free Palestine” tour in Dublin, Paris and London sold out, with proceeds set to support organizations aiding Palestinians. The shows follow his removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks; accounts differ over who drove that decision, amid venue objections and criticism of his comments.

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Patriots’ Mack Hollins Fined $34,441 Twice on One Play — 4dPatriots receiver Mack Hollins was fined $34,441 for taunting and unnecessary roughness on the same play against the Jaguars, after gesturing at safety Eric Murray and being judged to have used his helmet. Hollins also earned recognition for hosting a Special Olympics field day.

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Tom Gallagher Gesturing at the safety probably crossed into taunting, but fining him twice on the same sequence feels excessive.

Porsche to Offer Gasoline Macan Again in 2028 Alongside Electric Version — 5dPorsche CEO Michael Leiters says the company will bring back a gasoline-powered Macan in 2028 and sell it alongside the electric model, aiming to give customers a choice as demand for EVs and sales in China weaken. Porsche is not abandoning electric vehicles, but Leiters says it will maintain a mixed lineup and has ruled out a fully electric 911.

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MacArthur names 20 fellows, awards $800,000 each — Sep 29, 2026The MacArthur Foundation named 20 artists, scientists and scholars to its 2026 fellowship class, each receiving $800,000 in unrestricted support over five years. The honorees include Black creatives and researchers, Illinois scientists Kaiyu Guan and Vincenzo Vitelli, cognitive scientist Felipe De Brigard and forensic anthropologist Kate Spradley, whose work spans the arts, climate and agriculture, memory, and migrant identification.

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Venezuelans rally in several cities for Machado return and elections — Sep 27, 2026Machado's chartered boat was canceled hours before departure and her flight to Curacao denied landing permits. Supporters rallied Sunday in four cities for her return and elections.

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Tom Gallagher Releasing the political prisoners needs to happen before any real progress on fair voting can occur.