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Bear 89 Backpack wins Fat Bear Week as Interior names him Lord of Lard — 5dBear 89, known as Backpack, won Fat Bear Week 2026 on Tuesday after more than 2.3 million votes. The Interior Department called him Lord of Lard, Earl of Girth and Commander in Beef.

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Russia Plans Bear Controls After 22 Bear-Attack Deaths — 6dAt least 22 people have been killed in bear attacks across Russia since spring, as bears increasingly enter populated areas amid food shortages linked to poor harvests and dry, milder conditions. The government is considering lifting hunting quotas, setting regional population limits and giving local authorities more power to manage bear numbers.

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Jets DE McGregor reportedly out for season — 1dJets DE Braiden McGregor tore a pectoral muscle in the Week 4 23-12 loss to the Bears and is out for the rest of the 2026 season.

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Maya Lindstrom Tough break for him personally but the whole rotation is already stretched thin without that production.

Black Bear Raids Aspen Farmers MarketLifestyle — Sep 28, 2026

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Priya Raman Living near the mountains means dealing with wildlife like this. Maybe close the market early if bears are spotted nearby.

Bears Set Keenum to Start Against Eagles — Sep 27, 2026Case Keenum starts Monday for the Bears against the Eagles. Bagent is backup after clearing protocol; Williams out 3-4 weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring.

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Sam Okafor Williams hamstring injury is a real setback for Chicago and might keep them from competing this month.

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.

Backyard Bear Encounters Reported in Washington, North CarolinaWorld — Sep 23, 2026A 12-year-old boy in Bellingham, Washington, fought off a black bear that attacked him in his backyard; the bear then injured his father before fleeing, and both were treated for minor injuries. Wildlife officials have set a trap after the bear returned to the area, while the family says the encounter has not changed their view of the risks posed by local bears.

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Bears Beat Eagles 27-7 as Hurts Returns — Sep 27, 2026Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts left Monday night’s game against the Bears after taking a hard hit in the second quarter and was evaluated for a possible concussion. Backup Andy Dalton replaced him while Hurts remained in the medical tent, with his status uncertain.

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Eagles-Bears Matchup Set Amid Chicago QB Uncertainty — Sep 28, 2026The Bears head into their matchup with Philadelphia after a 9-3 loss and without quarterback Caleb Williams, leaving their offense facing another difficult test. The Eagles have allowed few passing yards, but their secondary has struggled to produce turnovers and their safeties have missed tackles, giving Chicago an area to target.

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Chris Dalton Bears without Williams are in for a grind, but if their backs can make the Eagles safeties miss more, it could stay closer than expected.

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” — Colossians 3:13, New International Version Holy Bible, New Internation — Sep 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Reports: Kuzmenko’s Father Killed in Siberia Bear Attack — Sep 24, 2026Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, father of Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko, died after a bear bit him on the head on a Siberia fishing trip on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Jets Face Four Week-to-Week Injuries Ahead of Bears Game — Sep 28, 2026Jets running back Breece Hall remains sidelined with a quadriceps injury and is unlikely to play against the Bears, while receiver Adonai Mitchell, tight end Mason Taylor and guard Dylan Parham are also week to week. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is trending toward a return, and backups Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis could shoulder more of the rushing workload.

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

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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Case Keenum dives in smiling, then gives God the glory after Bears’ 27-7 win — Sep 29, 2026In his first start since 2023, Case Keenum led Chicago past Philadelphia on Monday night, celebrated with his family, and thanked God for the night.

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McConaughey says Harrelson snuck through window and slept in his bed — Sep 27, 2026On a Norway glacier, Matthew McConaughey told Bear Grylls that Woody Harrelson has snuck through his bedroom window unannounced and ended up in bed between him and Camila Alves.

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Bears’ Bagent Enters Concussion Protocol, Eagles Availability Unclear — Sep 22, 2026Tyson Bagent is in the NFL concussion protocol and could miss Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, potentially leaving the Bears with Case Keenum as the starter if Williams cannot go due to a hamstring injury. If both Bagent and Williams are unavailable, third-string rookie Miller Moss could be called up, highlighting the Bears’ precarious quarterback depth ahead of the matchup.

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Elena Vasquez Bagent's concussion on top of Williams' hamstring leaves the Bears in a tough spot for Monday night.

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Case Keenum dives for a late score in his first start in 1,009 days — Sep 30, 2026Case Keenum threw two touchdowns and ran for another in a 27-7 Bears win, his first start in 1,009 days. Afterward he dropped to the turf as daughter Cadence ran into his arms.

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Zach Ertz wipes away tears with family on Eagles return at Soldier Field — Sep 29, 2026Zach Ertz wiped away tears embracing wife Julie, their young son, and mother Lisa during pregame warmups before the Eagles-Bears game at Soldier Field on September 28, 2026.

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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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Bears Lean on Keenum at Quarterback as Williams and Bagent Remain Sidelined — Sep 23, 2026With Caleb Williams hamstrung and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol, the Chicago Bears may turn to veteran Case Keenum to start Monday night against the Eagles after he practiced as the only active quarterback; coach Ben Johnson said they’re not planning to add another QB and will decide closer to game time. Keenum, who hasn’t played in a regular-season game since 2023, has been preparing as if he could start, while Miller Moss remains on the practice squad as a potential backup option.

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Derek Foss Johnson waiting until game time makes sense but the offense could stall without Williams.

Taylor Lautner, Wife Tay Welcome First Baby — Sep 23, 2026Tay Lautner's Instagram post showed newborn Lennon in a light pink onesie on pink sheets, face cropped out, with a cross-stitch of her name and an embroidered bear.

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Elena Vasquez Congratulations to the Lautners on baby Lennon. Keeping her face private while sharing those sweet details was a nice touch.

FTC Chair Says Directors Bear Responsibility for AI Agents' Actions — Sep 25, 2026FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said people who direct rogue AI agents should generally be held responsible for their actions, rejecting the idea that the systems act with independent wills. He urged testing existing laws before creating new AI rules, while acknowledging that unexpected behavior could raise questions about whether users or developers are liable.

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Bears win boosts Caleb Williams MVP odds after record Week 1 scoring — Sep 17, 2026BetMGM prop odds move for Tony Pollard, Jacoby Brissett, and Rhamondre Stevenson shape early-season betting markets, while prediction markets evaluate the Los Angeles versus Denver game and related settlement rules. Chicago’s Week 1 offensive surge under Ben Johnson has boosted Bears scoring and Caleb Williams’ MVP chatter, fueling shifts in futures and Week 2 expectations.

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Marcus Bell The new offensive scheme under Johnson is already paying off big for Chicago but one week won't decide if Williams stays in the conversation.

NFL Power Rankings, Week 1: Cowboys rising after defensive makeover; Bears drop out of top 10Sports — Sep 8, 2026

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Bears Reportedly Agree to $33.75M Swift Extension — Sep 11, 2026The Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million extension for running back D’Andre Swift, including $27.5 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2029 season. Reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal follows Swift’s 1,087-yard, nine-TD season and comes as the team reshapes cap space and locks in core playmakers.

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Rachel Meyers Extending him for 27.5 million guaranteed is a lot for one back but the team clearly values keeping core pieces together.