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Workers Blame Tariffs for Layoffs, GOP Backlash
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Workers in battleground states who blame President Trump’s tariffs for layoffs and factory closures are turning against Republicans; one longtime Republican in Michigan plans to vote Democratic after losing his job at a clockmaker that shut its factory. The White House disputes the bleak outlook, pointing to rising manufacturing output and arguing that new factory construction will create jobs, though the manufacturing workforce remains below its level when Trump returned to office.
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Lillard Returns, Blazers Beat Warriors 123-118
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Portland opened its preseason with a 123-118 win over a shorthanded Golden State team, highlighted by Damian Lillard’s long-awaited return: he scored 15 points in 19 minutes, while Ja Morant had eight points and five assists. The new backcourt showed flashes of potential despite some rust, and Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 23 points.
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VanVleet Returns, Scores 17 in Rockets’ Preseason Win
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Fred VanVleet returned from a season-long absence with a torn ACL, scoring 17 points and dishing seven assists as the Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 135-117 in their preseason opener in Macao. His shooting and playmaking helped Houston’s offense flow more smoothly, offering an encouraging sign for his expected role as the team’s starting point guard.
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Rockets Beat Mavericks 135-117 in Macau
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The Houston Rockets opened their 2026 preseason with a 135–117 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Macao, led by Alperen Sengun’s 16-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in about 22 minutes. Tari Eason scored a game-high 20 points, while Fred VanVleet added 17 in his return from injury.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 1h
Patrick Kane Returns for Blackhawks Home Opener
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Patrick Kane’s return energized Chicago’s home opener against St. Louis, as the Blackhawks looked to rebound from an 0-3 start and launch a long homestand. The Blues’ disappointing loss drew fan criticism over a slow start and a lack of top-line scoring, while Chicago’s overturned-goal challenge was seen as a turning point.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren Returns to Practice
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Pistons center Jalen Duren returned to practice after signing a five-year, $200 million extension, and Detroit is cautiously ramping him up. He sat out Monday’s preseason game, but the team hopes to have him ready for the regular-season opener and expects him to play at some point in the preseason.
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Ducks’ Klepov Expected to Make NHL Debut
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Eighteen-year-old Ducks prospect Nikita Klepov is set to make his NHL debut against the Oilers after leading the OHL with 97 points last season. Anaheim can keep him for up to nine games, but because he is too young for a full-time AHL assignment, he could return to junior hockey.
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Unbeaten No. 12 Utah Prepares to Host Kansas
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No. 12 Utah returns from its bye unbeaten at 4-0 and favored by about 15 points, backed by a defense allowing just 10.3 points per game. Kansas is 2-2 but arrives after a 55-0 win over Middle Tennessee, with a strong rushing attack and a defense that ranks among the Big 12’s best, setting up a test of whether the Jayhawks can keep the matchup close.
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Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr. Returns to Practice
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— Oct 4, 2026
Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. is returning for the 2026-27 season after receiving a preliminary court injunction granting him additional eligibility, and will resume practicing with the Jayhawks immediately. Council averaged 12.7 points, five rebounds and about five assists last season; his eligibility case remains ongoing.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
The Democratic nominee for an open Michigan Senate seat, Abdul El-Sayed, rolled back previous criticisms by him of former President Barack Obama during a Sunday interview with NBC News.
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Kentucky Stuns No. 10 LSU in Overtime
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Western Kentucky hosts Missouri State in a Thursday matchup between struggling teams, with one preview favoring the Hilltoppers because they return home after a demanding stretch, while another points to the Bears’ ability to exploit WKU’s defensive weaknesses. Both teams are coming off losses, setting up a close game shaped by home-field advantage and Missouri State’s offensive opportunities.
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Nutrien to Indefinitely Shut Trinidad Nitrogen Operations Over Gas Supply Issues
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Nutrien will indefinitely shut down its Trinidad nitrogen operations at Point Lisas, citing persistent natural-gas supply constraints and the need to improve returns. The closure is not expected to affect its 2026 nitrogen sales guidance, as the company had already assumed no output from the facility.
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Priya Raman
Trinidad's gas supply problems keep hurting big projects like this, and losing the nitrogen plant will hit local jobs hard without better energy planning.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Thunder Rookie Stirtz Scores 35 in First Two Preseason Games
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Thunder rookie Bennett Stirtz scored a team-high 15 points with six assists and five rebounds in his preseason debut against New Orleans, showing promise as both a shooter and playmaker. Oklahoma City is exploring an off-ball role for the former high-usage college guard, and with key players returning he is expected to come off the bench.
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Furyk Hopes Reed Makes Ryder Cup Team
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U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk says Patrick Reed could make next year’s team if he ranks among the 12 best Americans, despite Reed’s criticism of Furyk’s decisions during the 2018 matches. Reed is positioned for a PGA Tour return after leaving LIV Golf and currently leads the DP World Tour points standings.
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Blazers Owner Targets Portland Championship Amid Arena Talks
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Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season-ticket holders he intends to bring a championship to Portland, pointing to the team’s recent playoff return and roster additions. He said the organization is focused on keeping Moda Center among the NBA’s best, but offered no renovation specifics as negotiations over public funding and a long-term lease continue, leaving the franchise’s future in Portland unresolved.
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 2h
0-3 Chargers seek win against Seahawks
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— Sep 29, 2026
The 0-3 Chargers face the defending champion Seahawks in Seattle needing a win to avoid an 0-4 start that has historically left teams with little chance of reaching the playoffs. Seattle, coming off a 33-31 loss to Washington in which turnovers cost it 21 points, will look to regroup as Sam Darnold returns from injury and the Chargers try to address their own offensive and late-game struggles.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Fever's Lexie Hull Returns After Face Injury
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— Sep 19, 2026
Lexie Hull has remained a reliable starter for the Indiana Fever as they pursue playoff positioning, contributing around 5 points and 3 rebounds per game while coaches continue to rotate the lineup, including inserting Raven Johnson at times. Hull survived a first-half injury scare but returned to play, and off the court she announced her engagement to Will Matthiessen, with a wedding planned for November 2026.
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NFL Issues Week 1 Fines Across League
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— Sep 15, 2026
Week 1 of the NFL season featured high-profile returns and costly penalties that influenced outcomes, including the Cowboys’ loss after Javonte Williams’ taunting tainting an extra-point attempt and a fined performance by Edwards for a roughing call on Josh Allen, with other Texans fined for uniform violations. Patrick Mahomes returned from his knee injury to lead the Chiefs to a 31-10 win over the Broncos, while a postgame moment and a potential upcoming review of a roughing hit drew attention after the game.
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Aaron Judge Removed With Leg Tightness
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— Sep 15, 2026
The Yankees are closely watching Aaron Judge following his return from a 100-day IL stint with a rib fracture, as he has looked rusty at the plate but remains a focal point for late-season momentum. He sparked an 8-3 win by belting a three-run homer against the Twins, continuing to stack strong numbers and a historic OPS against Minnesota.
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World’s Busiest Station Tests Robotic Bins
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— Sep 18, 2026
Shinjuku Station in Tokyo is testing three mobile robotic trash bins to assist the overwhelmed sanitation staff amid reduced traditional bins, with trials running until late November and daily passenger flow exceeding 2.7 million. The slow-moving, about-1-meter-tall robots navigate crowds to collect waste, return to a collection point when full, and are evaluated for safety, navigation, and passenger engagement, drawing both concerns about efficiency and enthusiasm from tourists.
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
The man behind one of the most significant technological revolutions of the last 50 years expressed dire warnings about the consequences of unregulated artificial intelligence during a Sunday interview on CNN.
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Liberty Beat Fever 109-102 Fiebich Returns
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— Aug 21, 2026
The New York Liberty beat the Indiana Fever 109-102 behind Leonie Fiebich’s 20 points in her return and Jonquel Jones’s 19 points and 10 rebounds, with Breanna Stewart adding 22. The win tightens playoff positioning and signals near-full strength for New York as Jones and Fiebich prepare to return, though Satou Sabally remains out.
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America’s AI Debate Keeps Returning To The Same Key Question
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— Jun 27, 2026
America’s AI debate keeps returning to the same question: how do we keep China from catching us at the frontier? It is the right question, but the answer that many consider is too narrow. Several policymakers point to…
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Dems Suddenly Concerned About Protecting Taxpayers After Seizing On Leaked Tax Returns With A Smile
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— Feb 20, 2025
Democrats have scored political points in the past with leaked tax returns, but they are suddenly concerned about the prospect of Elon Musk and his team having access to private taxpayer information in their examination…
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Top Democrats Terrified the Biden Campaign Has Already Blundered Past ‘a Point of No Return’: Report
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— Feb 20, 2024
In a puff piece pushing the virtues of Vice President Kamala Harris, CNN pointed out that “top Democrats” are very worried that the Biden re-election campaign is foundering on the rocks and might already be “past a…
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More Than 1,300 New York Times Employees Are Saying They Will Not Return to the Office
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— Sep 13, 2022
More than 1,300 employees of The New York Times do not want to return to the office. The New York Post noted the Times wants employees to start coming into the office three days a week. However, as the Post pointed out…
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‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal Illegal
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 3h
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