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Wizards Unlikely to Offer Davis Max Extension — 1dAnthony Davis’ future with Washington remains uncertain as the Wizards have not pursued an extension and are reportedly unlikely to offer the max-level deal he wants, citing his injury history, age and the team’s rebuilding plans. With a trade possible before the deadline, a potential Karl-Anthony Towns move could further complicate Davis’ market.

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“God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way.” — Max Lucado, Just Like Jesus — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Boeing flags 737 MAX landing navigation glitch — Sep 26, 2026Boeing flagged a 737 MAX glitch that can disable automated flight guidance after a missed approach if pilots change the planned path; engineers are working on a permanent fix.

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Chris Dalton Pilots need clear procedures for when the guidance drops out after a missed approach.

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after pilot altercation — Sep 30, 2026A Flydubai 737 Max 8 with 174 passengers, including 100 Israeli nationals, hit code 7700 and diverted to Tabuk; Israel scrambled two jets.

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Chris Dalton Israel sending up two jets over this shows how quickly any incident near their airspace turns into a big security scramble.

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.

Turkish Airlines finalizes 100 firm Boeing 737 MAX orders plus 50 options — Sep 23, 2026After an Airbus switch threat over CFM engine prices, Turkish Airlines finalized 100 firm 737-8s plus 50 MAX options, deliveries only in 2033-2037.

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Elena Vasquez Those 2033 delivery dates mean the airline will be waiting over a decade for the planes.

Verstappen Wins Rain-Hit Bahrain Grand Prix — Sep 30, 2026Kimi Antonelli praised Max Verstappen’s exceptional race vision, saying the Red Bull driver quickly reads situations and finds openings to overtake. Antonelli also highlighted Verstappen’s ability to find extra pace when it matters, even when the car or weekend initially appears uncompetitive.

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Alaska Airlines Expects FAA to Certify 737 MAX 10 by September 2026 — Sep 24, 2026Alaska Airlines expects the FAA to certify Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 by the end of September 2026 and plans to take its first delivery in spring 2027, with passenger service targeted for April to mid-May. The launch depends on regulatory approval and additional Alaska-specific certification for the pilots’ head-up display, following years of delays.

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Psychedelic Pop Artist Peter Max Dies at 88 — Sep 16, 2026Peter Max, psychedelic pop artist of the 1994 World Cup poster and the man who saved the runaway cow Cincinnati Freedom, died Sept. 14 at 88.

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Boeing 737 MAX Production Ramp-Up Delayed — Sep 16, 2026Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said 737 MAX production is not stable at 47 a month and is taking "a little bit longer"; shares fell as much as 6%.

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Dana Whitfield The MAX 10 certification should add some momentum once it clears, assuming the bottlenecks don't drag on.

Yankees Sweep Red Sox to Advance — Sep 29, 2026The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three AL Wild Card series with a 9-0 Game 1 win over the Red Sox, powered by Cam Schlittler’s 10 strikeouts and Ben Rice’s grand slam. Boston must win Game 2 to stay alive, with Sonny Gray set to face Max Fried; Roman Anthony is out of the lineup after aggravating his wrist injury.

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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.

Rain Forces Orioles-Blue Jays Doubleheader With Scherzer Starting — Sep 22, 2026Tuesday's Blue Jays-Orioles game was postponed by rain in Baltimore; they play a split doubleheader Wednesday with Max Scherzer expected to start game one.

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Rachel Meyers Doubleheaders wear out the pitching staff fast, and having Scherzer start one might help Baltimore's chances.

Russell Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix After Tense Finish — Sep 25, 2026George Russell won the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. In Formula 2, Alex Dunne won the first feature race, while Rafael Câmara took the second, with Nikola Tsolov and Dunne rounding out its podium.

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Boeing Nears Turkish Airlines Deal for 150 737 MAX Jets — Sep 15, 2026Boeing is nearing a final agreement to supply 150 737 MAX aircraft to Turkish Airlines after resolving a dispute over engine maintenance and pricing, with a signing potential next week. The resolution reinforces Turkish Airlines’ expansion plans and signals Boeing’s continued ability to meet demand for narrow-body jets.

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Sam Okafor This order shows Boeing still has strong demand for the MAX despite earlier setbacks. Turkish Airlines must be confident in the fixes.

Russell Takes Azerbaijan GP Pole — Sep 24, 2026George Russell topped Azerbaijan Grand Prix practice, with Max Verstappen second, while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli retired after a suspected hydraulic failure. McLaren’s major upgrade debut was disrupted by car issues, and brake problems also affected other drivers, including Carlos Sainz and Isack Hadjar.

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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.

Verstappen Starts Last and Overtakes All 100 Karters in 35 Minutes — Sep 15, 2026At Silverstone, Max Verstappen started the Max vs 100 karting showdown from 101st and, after a chaotic first-lap pile-up, overtook all 100 rivals to win in about 35 minutes in a world-record event that doubled as his first victory of 2026. He touted the win as among his best yet as the race drew wide attention for its dramatic format and high-speed dominance.

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Noah Wyle Wins Second Emmy for The Pitt — Sep 14, 2026Noah Wyle won his second consecutive Outstanding Lead Actor Emmy for HBO Max's The Pitt at the 78th Emmys on Sept. 14, 2026.

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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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Torkelson Leads Tigers to Sixth Straight Win — Sep 13, 2026The Detroit Tigers routed the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 to extend their win streak to six, with Spencer Torkelson belting a three-run homer (his 24th) and Drew Anderson tossing five shutout innings. The lopsided win tightens Detroit’s wild-card chase to 4.5 games behind Cleveland, as Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a steal, and scored multiple runs while Max Clark added two hits and two RBIs.

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Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max but Skips Standard Model — Sep 9, 2026Pre-launch reporting indicates the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will carry a modest US price hike of about $100 to around $1,199, with Indian pricing potentially rising to ₹1,44,900 or higher in some scenarios. Leaks also highlight the new A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a forthcoming foldable model codenamed iPhone Duo that could command top-tier pricing in select markets.

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2026 comparisons reveal tradeoffs across SUVs sedans and trucks — Sep 11, 2026Automobile comparisons across 2026 models show price, drivetrain options, and cargo/towing capabilities driving choices among compact SUVs, midsize pickups, and full‑size SUVs, with trade-offs in power delivery, efficiency, and features. Examples include Tesla Model Y vs Outlander PHEV, CX-30 vs Kona, Sentra vs Mirai, Frontier vs Colorado, and Suburban vs Expedition Max, illustrating a market where near‑equal power can hinge on drivetrain, cargo space, and total ownership costs.

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Priya Raman The Frontier edges out the Colorado for me on towing capacity without the premium price tag.

LeBron, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers preseason opener — 2dLeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will miss Philadelphia’s preseason opener against the Knicks, with only Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe available among the Sixers’ projected starters. James is managing chronic foot arthritis and lower-back sciatica, while the team has said it wants to balance preseason playing time with rest.

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Dana Whitfield LeBron managing arthritis and sciatica this early means the Sixers need to be careful with his minutes all year.

ISIS-K aide receives maximum 20-year term after Abbey Gate link deadlocked — Sep 17, 2026Mohammad Sharifullah got the maximum for material support to ISIS-K after a Virginia jury convicted him. Jurors deadlocked on whether Abbey Gate deaths resulted from the conspiracy.

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Priya Raman years is justified for backing ISIS-K, but the jury deadlock on Abbey Gate shows the evidence there just wasn't strong enough.