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USS Abraham Lincoln Returns Home After One Of Longest Deployments In Naval History — 1dThe USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to its home port of San Diego, California on Wednesday after a 320-day deployment to the Middle East in support of the Iran war.

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Forecasts Split Between Sunny Days and Late StormsLifestyle — 5dOne forecast calls for mostly sunny, warm days with cool nights and a chance of late showers, while another warns of morning rain, afternoon thunderstorms and heavier overnight rain.

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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.

Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp, Out Against Denmark — Sep 30, 2026Cristiano Ronaldo (146 goals, 234 caps) left Portugal camp on 30 Sept 2026 after an unused Norway night and a straight walk to the tunnel, one day before Denmark.

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Priya Raman This could be the right call if he's not at his best, but it still feels like a big blow to team morale heading into that match.

Colts Beat Commanders 30-13 in London — Sep 29, 2026Jayden Daniels, recovering from a dislocated left elbow, is practicing in a brace and says he is taking the possibility of starting against Indianapolis day by day; coach Dan Quinn expects to decide Friday. While Daniels says he is prepared to play, one view is that Washington should stick with Marcus Mariota after his winning performance rather than rush its quarterback back.

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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.

Riyadh schools switch to remote learning after unexplained closure order — Sep 27, 2026Riyadh schools ordered closed to in-person classes for one week from September 26/27, 2026, no reason given, a day after Houthi drones and missiles were intercepted.

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Rachel Meyers Parents deserve a clear reason for the sudden switch instead of being left to assume it's about those intercepted attacks.

Fire damages Poland Starlink station; sabotage suspected — Sep 24, 2026A fire on 23 September damaged power equipment at a Starlink station in Wola-Krobowska, Poland; no one was hurt, service resumed next day, and officials are weighing arson and sabotage.

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Elena Vasquez This fire at the Starlink station in Poland looks like a deliberate attempt to disrupt satellite links, and authorities need to find the culprits fast.

New Details Emerge After Presley Gerber Dies at 27 in California — Sep 23, 2026Presley Gerber died at age 27 just one day after entering a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, as authorities continue investigating what happened. According to F… — by Andrew Powell

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Pope Leo draws 800,000 to France visit — Sep 28, 2026Pope Leo XIV drew large crowds during a four-day visit to France, urging the country and Europe to draw on their Christian heritage as he addressed human dignity, bioethics, secularism, abuse and technology. He also advocated a migration approach that pairs safe, legal routes and integration with a right to remain in one’s home country, a position that contrasts with some U.S. bishops’ calls to resist immigration enforcement.

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Beta Bionics Prices $150 Million Stock Offering — Sep 15, 2026One day after FDA cleared its Mint patch pump, Beta Bionics priced a $150 million stock offering and cut 2026 revenue guidance.

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Sam Okafor Beta Bionics needs the cash for Mint but selling shares at 17.25 will dilute existing holders right when growth should pay off.

Demuth, Klobuchar Seek Firings Over State Fraud — Sep 14, 2026On Sept. 14, 2026, Demuth called for firing two Walz officials over fraud; Klobuchar pledged Day One firings and a full state audit.

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Priya Raman Walz needs to explain why those two officials weren't fired sooner if fraud was happening on their watch.

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

Streisand Condemns Trump Over Kennedy Center Turmoil — Sep 17, 2026Streisand called Kennedy Center naming fights and a planned closure "galling and painful to witness," blaming "one man's name and unchecked ego" after a judge required 30 days' notice for major changes.

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Rachel Meyers Requiring 30 days notice before big changes at the Kennedy Center seems like basic fairness to protect its programs and staff.

Parents Face Arraignment After Gun at DaycareHealth — Sep 28, 2026A toddler was found with a loaded gun in a backpack at a Canton, Michigan, daycare, where staff secured the weapon and no one was injured. Police arrested one parent and are investigating how the child got the firearm; the case will be referred to prosecutors for review.

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Breeze Airways announces multistate route expansionTravel — 3dBreeze Airways is expanding service at several U.S. airports, adding routes from Dayton, Burlington and Vero Beach and restoring year-round nonstop flights between Louisville and New Orleans. The additions offer travelers more direct and one-stop options, including connections to Florida, the Northeast and other leisure destinations.

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Red paint splattered on Charlie Kirk statue outside TPUSA headquarters — Sep 14, 2026A statue of murdered conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized days after the one-year anniversary of his death. The Phoenix Police Department made the announcement Sunday… — by Sandra Rhodes

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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.

Daycare Owner Charged in Toddler-Biting Incident — Sep 18, 2026Texas daycare owner Jennifer Ann Garrett is jailed on a third-degree felony charge for allegedly restraining two 2-year-olds on the playground and forcing one child to bite the other at Gracious Beginnings Day Care in Hubbard; authorities say video evidence supports the claim and the case is under investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services. If convicted, Garrett faces up to 10 years in prison, with multiple outlets reporting on the incident and ongoing inquiries into the day care’s practices.

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Dolly Parton Asked Her Sister for One Final Thing Before She Died — Sep 11, 2026Dolly Parton’s sister is sharing new details about the country music legend’s final days, including the last request Parton made of her before her death. According to Fox News, dur… — by Andrew Powell

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Americans Expected to Fall Back November 1Weather — 4dMost Americans are scheduled to turn clocks back one hour on Nov. 1, 2026, while the UK and Ukraine make their seasonal changes earlier in October; Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time. The Sunday timing allows people and transit systems to adjust with less disruption, while efforts to end the twice-yearly clock change remain unresolved.

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Netanyahu Accuses Mamdani in U.N. Address — Sep 19, 2026Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is shortening and rescheduling his U.S. trip for the UN General Assembly to a one-day, travel-light visit amid security and coordination concerns, including where he lands and whether he stays in New York. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s protests over Netanyahu’s visit and his stance on the ICC arrest warrant intersect with Trump’s comments, drawing criticism from Israeli officials and complicating the broader UNGA backdrop across multiple reports.

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Mackenzie Phillips Recalls Tensions With Costar Richard Masur — Sep 12, 2026Mackenzie Phillips said her One Day at a Time costar Richard Masur wasn’t very nice during season 1, but the two later made peace after Masur apologized. The broader cast, including Valerie Bertinelli, recalled Norman Lear as a loving yet intimidating mentor, and Masur left the show after the first season.

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Charles Spencer Memoir Revives Diana Royal Controversy — Sep 15, 2026Charles Spencer’s memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister was stolen from a truck in the Netherlands just days before its worldwide release, with four copies concealed in black plastic and triggering police investigations amid extreme security concerns. Publishers and insiders describe the incident as highly suspicious and potentially aimed at leaking one of the year’s most anticipated books, prompting a race to secure serialisation and publication plans.

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Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses into Pacific at Hawaii Volcanoes Park — 6dHōlei Sea Arch, a roughly 90-foot landmark at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park that formed about 550 years ago, has collapsed into the Pacific; officials say it was standing Sept. 23 and gone days later, though the exact timing is unknown. The arch’s collapse followed years of earthquake damage, cracking and powerful surf, and park officials are warning visitors to stay away from unstable coastal cliffs.

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BTS Returns From Hiatus at Las Vegas Festival — Sep 16, 2026BTS closed out night one of the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas with a high-energy set featuring tracks from ARIRANG such as SWIM, 2.0, MIC Drop and FYA, marking a triumphant return to the US stage. The two-day festival features a star-studded lineup and is being streamed via Disney+ and Hulu in addition to live radio coverage across the country.

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Braves place Lane Thomas on injured list after batting cage tweak — Sep 10, 2026Braves outfielder Lane Thomas was scratched with left-side tightness and placed on the 10-day IL, with Dominic Smith stepping in at DH and Brewer Hicklen moving to left field as Atlanta navigates the setback and contends in the NL East. Thomas had batted .171 with one homer in 21 games since the trade deadline, and his absence could affect his role going forward.

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Chris Dalton Hicklen moving to left could work out if he shows more power than Thomas had lately.