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Jessica Biel Returns in Matchbox After Nine Years — 1dJessica Biel says she finally feels like herself again 11 years after becoming a mother, helping her feel ready to return to film in the action-packed Matchbox: The Movie after a nine-year hiatus. Her sons enjoyed the movie, and 11-year-old Silas has a small cameo—though he objected to his mother’s green dress.

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AMD explores Samsung foundry partnership amid shortages — 4dAMD CEO Lisa Su visited Samsung's Seoul office Oct. 7 exploring a foundry tie-up; the MI455X packs 432GB of HBM4, 50% more memory than its predecessor.

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Stanford Scientist Wins Shared Nobel, Packs Lunches — 5dKarl Deisseroth, 54, shared the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics, then paused at 6:30 a.m. after a sleepless night to make his children's school lunches.

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Derek Foss Winning a Nobel for optogenetics yet still packing school lunches at dawn shows real priorities.

College Teams Plan Packed Home Sports SlatesSports — 3dUtah Valley soccer hosts Sacramento State, while No. 19 Michigan Tech football faces No. 6 Grand Valley State. Weekend matchups also include No. 22 Michigan State volleyball hosting Oregon and Iowa, Michigan field hockey taking on Maryland and Monmouth, and Michigan volleyball facing Iowa and No. 13 Oregon.

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Beer Events Planned Across US Cities This FallLifestyle — 5dMilwaukee is hosting a packed week of beer events, including brewery celebrations, beer dinners and playoff specials. Upcoming festivals include the Great American Beer Festival’s outdoor sessions in October and Orlando’s November festival at Lake Eola Park, featuring hundreds of drinks from dozens of brewers and a new THC-drink zone.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

October Events Span Houston, Arkansas, ConnecticutLifestyle — 6dHouston offers a packed October calendar, from concerts by Sara Bareilles, wave to earth and other artists to theater, opera, dance and other cultural events. Seasonal options also include family-friendly fall activities and Halloween attractions, giving residents a range of ways to spend the month.

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Police Find 30 Young Men Packed Into Hot Fraternity Basement During Hazing Probe — Sep 25, 2026Madison police found about 30 young men packed into a hot fraternity basement Wednesday night after receiving an anonymous tip about possible hazing there, authorities said. Accord… — by Andrew Powell

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Jared Kim An anonymous tip was smart here. Fraternities keep pulling this stuff and it is long past time they faced consequences.

Messi Set for Argentina Farewell Against Benin — 6dLionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina in a farewell friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium, closing a two-decade international career highlighted by major titles, including the 2022 World Cup. The match is expected to draw a packed crowd, while Benin’s delegation has reportedly raised concerns about travel and accommodation arrangements.

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Amodei reportedly earned $18 million, mid-pack among tech CEOs — 4dAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei earned $18 million in 2025, mostly in stock and options, according to the company’s IPO filing; his sister and Anthropic President Daniela Amodei received $16.4 million. The company is preparing for a possible IPO as early as this fall that could value it above $2 trillion, and its co-founders pledged to give 80% of their personal Anthropic equity to charity.

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Pack more in a suitcase by rolling clothes and weighting wheelsLifestyle — Sep 27, 2026For travelers who want one bag to hold a full trip’s clothes without wrinkles or digging.

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Elena Vasquez Weighting the wheels makes sense for balance but I wonder if it adds too much overall heft.

Ravens Merchandise Highlights Jerseys, ApparelSports — Oct 3, 2026The Baltimore Ravens’ official shop features fan apparel ranging from an oversized hoodie and two-pack of crew socks to game jerseys for Olaivavega Ioane and Nate Wiggins. Its alternate jersey collection highlights a purple “Purple Rising” design with iridescent details and Baltimore-inspired imagery.

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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.

Category 3 Hurricane Polo nears Baja California landfall Monday — Sep 27, 2026Category 3 Hurricane Polo packs 125 mph winds as it nears Baja California landfall Monday under hurricane warning.

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Rachel Meyers Category 3 strength still means serious wind damage on landfall.

Everyday and Unusual Foods Pack NutrientsLifestyle — Sep 23, 2026A varied diet can deliver important nutrients from familiar and less-common foods: split peas, chia seeds, berries, squash and other produce are fiber-rich, while red watermelon, guava, grapefruit and papaya provide lycopene. Exploring vegetables such as celtuce, oca and salsify can also add new flavors and textures to meals.

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Trump to Address UN General Assembly Amid Iran and Ukraine Tensions — Sep 22, 2026President Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly amid rising tensions over Iran, with global leaders gathering for a packed week of talks and extensive live coverage. Reports also note White House media restrictions shaping the narrative around the event, reflecting a tightly controlled environment for the address.

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Chris Dalton Trump should use this UN speech to push real diplomacy on Iran instead of adding fuel to Ukraine tensions.

Pokémon TCG 30th Set and Pocket Pack UpdatesEntertainment — Sep 21, 2026Pokémon’s 30th Celebration set pairs anniversary-themed artwork and collector favorites with unusually strong pull rates, helping keep many sought-after cards cheaper than in recent releases. Prices remain volatile, and the harder-to-pull Classic Collection appears to be an exception; a featured Greninja ex was listed at about $40.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Sunday Lineup Blends NFL Analysis, Nevada Weather and Ukraine Arms Sale — Sep 20, 2026Fox unveiled an action-packed Sunday lineup led by Fox NFL Kickoff with Charissa Thompson and a veteran panel, plus Jay Glazer exclusive insights and the Big Noon Saturday pre-game show with star guests. The schedule also features Shannon Bream interviews and entertainment segments, including charity-driven reality contests and a satirical town-wide viral story.

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Rachel Meyers Jay Glazer's insider takes make the NFL Kickoff worth catching every week.

Minnesota Theft Suspect’s Mugshot Goes Viral Online — Sep 16, 2026A 35-year-old Minnesota woman, Cyrena Anne Quast, was arrested on August 30, 2026, for allegedly stealing two double packs of power tool batteries worth about $580 in Monticello, and she was released the next day under court conditions. Her booking mugshot has gone viral because it bears a striking resemblance to Jennifer Lopez, prompting widespread memes online, even as reports note Quast's extensive prior criminal history.

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No. 1 Montana State defeats FBS Nevada 20-7 — Sep 11, 2026Montana State defeated Nevada 20-7 at Mackay Stadium, extending its school-record 17-game win streak and handing the Wolf Pack a tough nonconference loss as an FBS opponent. The game was marked by MSU’s first-half takeaways and Nevada’s penalties, with defensive stands and key plays shaping the outcome amid the Choate reunion narrative.

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Rachel Meyers Nevada's penalties kept killing drives and handed Montana State easy opportunities to pull ahead.

Texas Tech, Houston Meet in Ranked Rivalry — Sep 16, 2026Texas Tech’s roster-spending push remains front and center as it reportedly spent around $5 million to keep Brendan Sorsby and has long been a leader in the Big 12, though recent estimates show BYU now closer to the pack and Tech not necessarily the most expensive. The narrative blends a high-stakes program-building push with a high-profile showdown against Houston, a test of whether Tech’s 2025 breakthrough can translate into sustained national power amid coaching tensions and fanfare about the program’s spending and strategy.

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Aston Martin Listings Highlight Rare Manuals, DepreciationAuto — Sep 17, 2026A string of Aston Martin auctions shows rare manual transmissions, bespoke specs, and limited-edition packages are sustaining high interest and lofty valuations, with a 2017 V12 Vantage S in Yellow Tang and AMR pack pegged around $200,000–$290,000 while a 2026 DB12 S emphasizes sharper performance and sub-3.4 second 0–60 times; meanwhile, a low-mileage 2021 Vantage with a dog-leg manual is listed near $110,000–$145,000, and Volante/DB12 examples show six-figure private-sale ranges around $180,000–$210,000.

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Ethan Hawke Leads Convicts on Gold Trek in Depression Thriller The Weight — Sep 14, 2026The Weight is a grim 1930s-set crime-action drama led by Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, following Hawke’s character and a small group of prisoners who must transport gold across dangerous terrain amid corrupt officials during the Great Depression. Production notes highlight the film’s demanding physical shoots, the Pacific Northwest-influenced setting (with Germany standing in for Oregon) and a teddy-bear motif that the director says anchors the characters’ desperation, including real details like what was inside the gold packs and a change from heavy weights to toilet paper in the prop gold.

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Modified 2016 Hellcat With 977 Wheel HP Listed at $30,000 — Sep 12, 2026Dodge is pushing a mix of high-performance and family-friendly SUVs, from a heavily modified 2016 Charger SRT Hellcat boasting 977 wheel horsepower with an estimated value around mid-$40,000s to mid-$50,000s, to 2026 Charger and Durango models that emphasize AWD capability, premium interiors, and advanced tech packages. Dealers are marketing Scat Pack and GT Plus variants with loaded features and discounts, including a 9,993-off-MSRP loaner deal and multiple option groups that add luxury touches like heated seats, leather seats, navigation, and driver-assist tech.

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Rachel Meyers I'd rather buy a stock one and add power myself than risk hidden issues on a heavily modified Charger.

Apple is packing more pro photography tools into iOS 27Tech — Sep 7, 2026

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Piney Ridge Pack Confirmed in Eagle County — Jul 23, 2026Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed a new gray wolf pack, the Piney Ridge Pack, in Eagle County, marking the fourth pack to reproduce this year as part of ongoing restoration efforts. CPW also reported successful reproduction in four packs—Piney Ridge, One Ear, Three Creeks, and Copper Creek—with detailed pup counts to be released in the 2026-2027 report.

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