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Spain Puts Forward Revised Housing Decrees Ahead of Snap Election — 22hSánchez announced revised housing decrees on Oct. 6 after Parliament rejected them Oct. 2; a 69-member Standing Council will weigh them before the Nov. 29 snap election.

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Jared Kim Parliament was right to reject the first version and the new one still needs stronger tenant protections to work.

Spain Housing Crisis Dominates Snap Election — 2dAn 87-year-old's attempted Madrid eviction sparked nationwide protests and made housing the core of Spain's snap election after Parliament rejected rent-cap decrees.

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Sánchez Calls Snap Election After Housing Defeat — 5dSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is weighing a snap election, potentially on Nov. 29, after Junts joined conservative and far-right parties to defeat housing measures intended to protect tenants and extend rental contracts. The vote has intensified debate over Spain’s housing crisis, while a possible election would fall shortly before the European Parliament’s scheduled vote on the UK-EU treaty concerning Gibraltar.

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Air Force Beats Navy, Advances Trophy Bid — 3dAir Force beat Navy 14-9 as Liam Szarka ran for two second-quarter scores, snapping a five-game losing streak against the service academies.

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Tom Gallagher Navy's second-half shutout shows they can compete, but the early mistakes cost them the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy shot.

Jets Snap NFL-Record 20-Game Interception Drought — 5dMinkah Fitzpatrick ended the Jets’ record 20-game interception drought with a second-quarter pick of Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent. New York had gone an entire season without an interception, becoming the first NFL team to do so.

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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.

Short-Handed Patriots Prepare for Bills, Allen — 5dThe injury-depleted Patriots face a major challenge against Buffalo’s high-scoring offense, with Christian Gonzalez and Christian Barmore ruled out. New England’s defenders say they must stop the run, force turnovers and stay in coverage when Josh Allen extends plays beyond the initial snap.

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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge Affecting MillionsPolitics — 5dU.S. domestic news included sluggish job growth and higher SNAP benefits, while Democrats were positioned to make House gains and control of the Senate was rated a toss-up. Other developments included a Supreme Court review of the Trump administration’s immigrant-detention policy, calls to revise New York’s sexual-assault laws, a state lawsuit against Pfizer, a major Lyft settlement, and an investigation into a botched execution in Tennessee.

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Snap Launches $2,195 Specs AR Glasses — Sep 16, 2026Evan Spiegel demoed Snap's $2,195 Specs in LA and rejected AI making people irrelevant: computers should make us more important, not less.

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Priya Raman Spiegel makes a good point that computers should help people stand out more, not fade away.

European Shares Log Weekly Gains as Oil Eases — Sep 25, 2026STOXX 600 closed 0.4% higher Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, for a 0.5% weekly gain that snapped a three-week losing streak as oil eased.

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Elena Vasquez Cheaper oil easing pressure on shares makes sense but it could mean slower growth ahead for the whole region.

Real Salt Lake ends skid, beats Revolution 3-0 — Sep 27, 2026Aiden Hezarkhani scored in the second minute and Sergi Solans added two goals as Real Salt Lake beat New England 3-0 to snap a club-record 13-match winless streak.

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Elena Vasquez Solans scoring twice made all the difference in getting Salt Lake back on track.

Jonathan Greenard Active for Eagles Debut — Sep 26, 2026Jonathan Greenard is expected to make his Philadelphia Eagles debut against the Chicago Bears after missing training camp and the first two games with a pectoral injury. The team is likely to limit his snaps as he returns, adding a proven pass rusher to the rotation while managing his workload.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Sky beat Tempo 97-85, snap five-game skid — Sep 22, 2026Chicago Sky beat the Toronto Tempo 97-85 to snap a five-game skid, with Sydney Taylor and Gabriela Jaquez each scoring 18 and Kamilla Cardoso adding 17 as Chicago shot 53% from the field. Isabelle Harrison poured in 21 for Toronto as the Tempo extended their road woes and the Sky used an 18-2 third-quarter run to pull away.

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Serbia's President Vucic dissolves parliament, calls snap elections — Sep 9, 2026

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Marcus Bell This feels like a calculated move to avoid dealing with parliament on tough issues like Kosovo talks.

Jets lose wide receiver Smith for season after ACL surgery — Sep 22, 2026Jets wide receiver Arian Smith is out for the season after ACL surgery and has been placed on injured reserve, with Malik McClain stepping in to fill his role. DT David Onyemata also underwent core muscle surgery and is on IR, squeezing more snaps for other defensive linemen, as the Jets cope with several injuries ahead of a potential Week 7 matchup.

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Stewart Out of Finale, Playoff Status Uncertain — Sep 22, 2026Breanna Stewart sat out New York’s regular-season finale with left knee soreness, leaving her playoff availability uncertain as the Liberty lost to Atlanta and jeopardized their seeding. The defeat ended New York’s chance to host a first‑round series, and Stewart also snapped a nine‑year streak without a technical foul after a late incident with Angel Reese.

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Senate Agriculture Panel Advances Farm Bill on 12-11 Party-Line Vote — Sep 18, 2026Clerk recorded 12 ayes, 11 noes as Senate Agriculture advanced Farm Bill 2.0 on Sept. 16, reversing an August 10-11 failure amid a SNAP cost-share fight.

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Tom Gallagher A straight party line split on this makes it harder for rural communities that rely on steady farm supports.

Farm Bill Fight Could Shape Rural Broadband — Sep 15, 2026Illinois has earned NTIA approval for its BEAD plan, with one final federal grant step remaining before funding is released, a development touted as crucial for residents. Separately, the farm bill debate in Congress threatens rural broadband funding and program rules, particularly for the ReConnect program, as lawmakers clash over SNAP, speeds, and eligibility.

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Marcus Bell Lawmakers should separate broadband rules from SNAP debates so eligibility and speed standards do not stall projects.

England’s 39-Game Winning Run Ends in Draw — Sep 17, 2026England’s 39-match women’s rugby winning streak ended as Canada held them to a 26-26 draw in Exeter, with Canada’s early pressure and late resistance highlighting a potential shift as both sides prepare for further tests in North America. Wales snapped a nine-game Test losing streak by routing South Africa 50-5 in Cardiff to kick off the WXV Global Series, signaling a strong start for Wales with a dominant first half and a red-card incident shaping the match.

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Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon, 39-31 — Sep 12, 2026Oklahoma State, under new head coach Eric Morris, toppled No. 6 Oregon 39-31 in Stillwater, snapping long losing streaks and highlighting a potent Cowboys offense led by Drew Mestemaker's 400-plus total yards. Oregon struggled offensively, particularly in the first half, as Dante Moore and the Ducks failed to capitalize on turnovers and inconsistencies, keeping the game within reach but ultimately falling short.

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Maya Lindstrom Oregon's first half struggles with turnovers and no points really let the game slip away.

Tigers snap skid past Twins as wild-card race tightens — Sep 7, 2026The Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 in the series opener at Comerica Park, with Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle homering and Troy Melton going 5⅔ innings before the bullpen held on for the win. Greene extended his hot streak with three hits, and Detroit moved to 66-78 as they close in on a postseason wildcard pursuit.

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Dana Whitfield Bullpen holding a one run lead after Melton left was the real story for me. That's the kind of game they've been losing all year.

Carrigg's Two Homers Lift Rockies Past Padres 9-3 — Sep 15, 2026Cole Carrigg homered twice and went 4-for-5 as the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 9-3, ending an eight-game skid, with Troy Johnston contributing three hits as part of a big multi-run sixth inning. The win snapped the Padres’ eight-game win streak and kept them from gaining ground in the NL wild-card race, while Freeland’s return from the injured list highlighted the Rockies’ victory run.

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Priya Raman The sixth inning with Johnston's three hits must have been fun to watch after the Padres had been winning so much lately.

Grichuk’s Ninth-Inning Homer Lifts White Sox Past Cardinals — Sep 13, 2026Randal Grichuk hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth to lift the White Sox to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals, snapping a fours-game skid and boosting their lead in the AL Central. The victory featured a late rally that followed Leo Bernal’s eighth-inning homer and showcased Chicago’s clutch relief pitching as they tightened the division race with Cleveland and Houston faltering elsewhere.

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Priya Raman Grichuk coming through with that ninth-inning homer turned the whole game around for the White Sox after they were struggling.

Donkor’s 89th-Minute Goal Ends Red Bulls’ Six-Game Winless Streak — Sep 13, 2026Ronald Donkor scored in the 89th minute to lift the New York Red Bulls to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew, snapping a six-game winless run as Ethan Horvath delivered another shutout; Harper and Nealis provided the assists that set up the late strike, pushing New York toward playoff contention. Columbus struggled to score, extending their slump as the Red Bulls moved into a more favorable position in the Eastern Conference.

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Derek Foss Donkor's late strike shows the Red Bulls still have fight left in them for the playoffs.

Driver Terrified After Massive Gator Easily Moves His TruckOpinion — Apr 16, 2022Daniel Jay Kaufman got a ride on the way home from work recently that he won’t soon forget. The Venice, Florida, resident was stopped at a traffic light about 5 p.m. on April 7 when he noticed a Snap-on Tools van…

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Spain snap election triggered by housing crisis defeat