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Sky beat Tempo 97-85, snap five-game skid
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— Sep 22, 2026
Chicago 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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Sun end Connecticut run with win over Tempo before Houston move
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— Sep 24, 2026
The Connecticut Sun closed their 23-year run in Connecticut with a 95-81 win over the Toronto Tempo, led by rookie Ashlon Jackson’s career-high 18 points. The franchise, whose history includes four WNBA Finals appearances, will relocate to Houston and become the Comets in 2027.
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Tom Gallagher
It's bittersweet seeing the Sun wrap up 23 years in Connecticut with a strong win, but Jackson's 18 points gave fans something positive to remember.
49ers Beat Broncos 24-14, Improve to 4-0
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— Oct 1, 2026
The 3-0 49ers’ efficient, turnover-free offense and sackless start face a major test against Denver’s formidable pass rush, which has led the NFL in sacks since 2024. San Francisco will look to run the ball and control tempo, while the Broncos aim to exploit the 49ers’ injury concerns and pressure Brock Purdy; Denver’s own early execution will also be crucial.
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Michigan Football’s 11 Penalties Persist Under Whittingham
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— Sep 17, 2026
Wisconsin’s defense and playmakers paced a win over Eastern Michigan, highlighted by interceptions and explosive tempo as coach Luke Fickell builds on an early-season performance. Meanwhile, Michigan faces a mix of progress and discipline issues under Kyle Whittingham after the Oklahoma upset, as the program pursues five-star target Dakota Guerrant while contending with a high penalty rate early this season.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 15h
Maryland hands UConn first Candle-era loss, 38-14
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— Sep 12, 2026
Maryland’s up-tempo offense overwhelmed UConn, driving four long scoring drives and handing the Huskies a 38-14 defeat as Malik Washington threw for 347 yards and extended an 18‑completion stretch, while Maryland’s defense limited UConn’s attack and kept Kalieb Osborne largely in check. UConn never reached Maryland’s red zone, and the Terrapins capitalized with multiple red-zone scores and a balanced attack.
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Sam Okafor
Washington's 347 yards and streak of completions made the difference in a balanced win.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
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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Kentucky Crashes Close Roads, Injure Cyclist
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A bicyclist suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Lexington, while a separate three-vehicle rollover on I-165 near Owensboro caused minor scrapes and temporarily closed the highway. Two crashes on I-75 North in Lexington, including one that injured a person, also temporarily blocked lanes.
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Germany, Lithuania Extend; Hungary Plans Broader Ukrainian Protections
Politics
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Several European countries are extending temporary protection for Ukrainians through 2028, though new arrivals subject to Ukrainian military service face eligibility conditions; Hungary, meanwhile, plans to broaden eligibility to additional groups. In the United States, a Rochester resettlement agency is urging federal officials to extend and expand Ukrainians’ Temporary Protected Status before the current designation expires.
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Norway Plans Temporary Restrictions on AI Glasses in Parks and Schools
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— Oct 5, 2026
On Oct. 5, 2026, Norway planned temporary AI-glasses limits in parks, schools and gyms; minister Torgeir Micaelsen warned of filming without people's knowledge.
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Rachel Meyers
Norway's move to limit AI glasses in schools and parks is a smart step to protect people's privacy from secret recordings.
Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Third-Country Deportations Pending Review
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— Sep 28, 2026
The Supreme Court temporarily cleared the Trump administration to resume deporting some migrants to countries where they have no ties, while agreeing to hear a challenge to the policy in December. The court has not ruled on its legality; challengers argue the removals raise due-process and protection-from-torture concerns, and three liberal justices said they would have blocked them for now.
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Irrational choices follow patterns you can measure and redesign
Ariely shows people do not maximize self-interest like classical economics assumes; they repeat the same measurable mistakes—anchoring, free-lure, ownership inflation, and expectation effects—that others can predict and design around.
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Klitschko Seeks Temporary Guardianship of Daughter’s Estate
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— Sep 28, 2026
Wladimir Klitschko has asked a California court to appoint him temporary guardian of daughter Kaya’s estate so he can manage her inheritance from Hayden Panettiere. His filing says the estate needs protection amid an ongoing investigation, reports that federal agents removed property, and concerns about unauthorized access to Panettiere’s home and belongings.
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Russia Places Nestlé, Auchan Assets Under Administration
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— Sep 17, 2026
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the temporary administration of Nestlé’s and Auchan’s Russian assets, transferring control to the local firm L.E.V. Management as part of Moscow’s broader use of temporary administration to influence foreign-owned businesses operating in Russia; reports also note related actions affecting LS brands like Leroy Merlin and ongoing questions about ownership transfers and capacity plans.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
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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Temporal valuation more than doubles to $12.55 billion after $550 million round
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— Sep 14, 2026
Temporal raised $550 million at a $12.55 billion valuation, more than doubling from about $5 billion in February, with revenue run rate above $250 million.
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Tom Gallagher
Raising 550 million now feels like they're locking in growth before any slowdown hits the sector.
At Least Five Tornadoes Damage Central North Carolina
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At least five confirmed tornadoes hit Central North Carolina on Oct. 11, 2026, flipping vehicles in Fayetteville and prompting a temporary ground stop at RDU.
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Study Warns Student Loan Forgiveness Could Raise Taxes
Finance
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With the temporary federal tax exemption for canceled student debt expiring at the end of 2025, borrowers receiving forgiveness through income-driven repayment plans may face thousands of dollars in added taxes starting in 2026. A Protect Borrowers analysis estimates liabilities of roughly $6,000 to $12,000 for some borrowers and says lower- and middle-income families could be hit hardest; nearly 13 million borrowers are enrolled in IDR plans.
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 16h
Court Shields Nearly All Illinois Catholic Health Institutions
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A federal judge expanded a temporary order shielding more than 95% of Illinois Catholic health care institutions, along with some Christian medical groups and physicians, from penalties under the state’s assisted-suicide law. The order prevents the state from requiring them to inform patients about or help arrange access to lethal medication while related legal challenges proceed.
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Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Orlando Jurassic Ride Reopening Expected After 11 Months
Entertainment
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Universal is making several attraction changes: Universal Studios Japan’s WaterWorld is scheduled for a temporary closure beginning Nov. 28, while Orlando’s Jurassic Park River Adventure reopening has been delayed to Dec. 16 and the Hogwarts Express will close for one day on Nov. 4. Universal Orlando is also reimagining its Horror Make-Up Show with Blumhouse, though details and a reopening date have not been announced.
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Justice Department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
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DOJ sent civil investigative demands Friday to CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox News over a temporary Trump pool coverage boycott, citing possible Sherman Act violations.
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Memphis Delays Data Center Moratorium Vote
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— Oct 2, 2026
Communities are weighing pauses on data-center development amid concerns about environmental and infrastructure impacts: Memphis is set for a final vote on a temporary moratorium to study impacts and develop rules, while Evanston has a proposed one-year halt. Mesa County commissioners, responding to residents’ concerns about water and energy, approved a one-year moratorium for unincorporated areas; Memphis advocates also warn that pollution and resource demands could disproportionately harm nearby communities.
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Road projects, game release face delays across regions
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Shadow of the Road’s release has been delayed from November 2026 to March 2027 so developers can refine combat, balance and progression systems. Separately, several highway projects face schedule delays or temporary traffic disruptions, including a Jonesboro-area bypass now expected in December 2028 and widening work in Hopkinsville.
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Why a climber feels most alive mid-pitch, not at the summit
Pager studies found people report more flow during structured work than unstructured leisure—yet still say they would rather be elsewhere.
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Judge Halts Big Bend Border-Wall Construction
Politics
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A federal judge has temporarily halted border-wall construction across Texas’ Big Bend region, including its national and state parks, finding that opponents are likely to prevail on at least one claim and could suffer irreparable harm. The ruling gives landowners, residents and environmental groups opposing the $7.5 billion project time to challenge the administration’s legal waivers, while the administration argues the barrier is needed to secure the border.
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Four Wicomico Schools Return to Normal
Politics
— 6d
Four Wicomico County schools were temporarily placed in Secure status as a precaution after an unrelated incident in Salisbury; authorities said there was no indication of a threat to the schools. The status was later lifted, and schools returned to normal operations.
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Portland I-5 Southbound Set to Reopen Tonight
Weather
— 4d
Oregon transportation officials say the I-5 southbound Rose Quarter construction project finished more than a week early, with reopening starting Wednesday night and traffic expected to resume by midday Thursday. The work repaired and reinforced the roadway and elevated structure, though some ramps and lanes will remain temporarily closed as crews finish re-striping and remove equipment.
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Underground Electrical Fire Closes Downtown Tallahassee Roads, Courthouse
Weather
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An underground electrical fire near the Leon County Courthouse damaged roads in downtown Tallahassee, prompting daylong street closures and a planned power outage that could affect traffic signals and nearby buildings. Officials urged the public to avoid the area; the courthouse and county annex were closed, and detention-center visitation was temporarily suspended.
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Chattogram Expressway's Nine Ramps Remain Unopened
Weather
— Oct 2, 2026
Road access and traffic conditions are changing in several places: Chattogram’s elevated expressway remains underused because none of its nine ramps is open, while temporary speed restrictions were imposed on a Baku airport road in rainy weather. In Jefferson City, new medians will remove westbound direct access to several businesses, and in Saskatoon, a ramp will face a brief closure followed by two weeks of restricted traffic for slope repairs.
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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 · 17h
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