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Big Ten Admits Nebraska-Maryland Extra-Point Error — 4dThe Big Ten acknowledged that officials made an error during Nebraska’s 48-23 win over Maryland: after a roughing-the-snapper penalty on a missed extra point, Nebraska should have been allowed to retry the kick, but the penalty was applied to the ensuing kickoff. Coach Matt Rhule said a miscommunication with an official led him to accept that enforcement; the error did not change the outcome.

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Republicans Pour $30,000,000 Into Ken Paxton’s Campaign During Final Stretch Of Red-State Race — 12hTexas PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund's super political action committee backing Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, planned to drop an extra $30 million on television advertisements Friday in deep-red Texas to support Paxton's Senate bid.

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Study Links Olive Oil to Lower Dementia MortalityHealth — 3dSpain approved changes to its olive-oil quality standards to strengthen traceability, authenticity and consumer confidence. Separately, research highlighted a consumer misconception that sweeter-tasting olive oil is healthier, while bitterness in fresh extra-virgin oil can reflect beneficial polyphenols.

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College Basketball Teams Set 2026-27 Tipoff TimesSports — 3dTennessee and Virginia Tech women’s basketball and Iowa men’s basketball have announced tipoff and broadcast details for the 2026-27 season. Tennessee says every game will be available on television or streaming, while Virginia Tech’s schedule includes ACC Network Extra coverage for several nonconference games and 10 nationally televised matchups.

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Trump San Antonio Rally Expected to Snarl Traffic — 4dSan Antonio authorities warn that President Donald Trump’s rally at Freeman Coliseum Wednesday will bring heavy traffic and intermittent, unannounced road closures, with protests near the venue adding to congestion. Drivers are urged to avoid the area or allow extra travel time; rallygoers using rideshares should follow designated pickup and drop-off instructions.

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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.

Verstappen Wins Rain-Hit Bahrain Grand Prix — Sep 30, 2026Kimi Antonelli praised Max Verstappen’s exceptional race vision, saying the Red Bull driver quickly reads situations and finds openings to overtake. Antonelli also highlighted Verstappen’s ability to find extra pace when it matters, even when the car or weekend initially appears uncompetitive.

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Dodgers Expect Ohtani Healthier Ahead of NLDS — Sep 29, 2026The Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani is feeling better after a stint on the injured list for biceps and knee problems, and are giving him extra hitting work ahead of Saturday’s NLDS opener; he is expected to play but not pitch. While manager Dave Roberts is optimistic, concerns remain about Ohtani’s recent struggles and his history of underreporting injuries, making clear communication crucial to the team’s postseason plans.

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Reusable Bags Pile Up at Home, Experts Advise Donations — Sep 21, 2026Tanner finds reusable bags "sneaky" under sinks; Oremus uses hers a decade. Miller: good only if reused—donate extras to food banks.

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Sam Okafor I keep ending up with more bags than I need from every trip and never remember to reuse them all. Donating the extras makes sense to clear out the clutter.

G7 Plans Up to 100 Million-Barrel Reserve Release — Sep 29, 2026The Energy Department is offering up to 40 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve through exchanges, completing the U.S. portion of a coordinated international release; borrowers must return the crude with extra barrels. The move may add crude to markets but is unlikely to quickly ease shortages of specialized Group III base oils, and analysts say limited refining capacity may dampen buyer interest.

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Iran War Adds €100B to EU Energy Bill — Sep 29, 2026The EU has spent more than €100 billion extra on energy imports since the Iran war began and the Strait of Hormuz closed, without receiving additional fuel, while soaring prices leave the bloc especially vulnerable to diesel shortages this winter. Officials are preparing for possible disruption to U.S. diesel exports and say the crisis underscores the need to accelerate electrification and expand homegrown energy and power infrastructure.

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Priya Raman Diesel shortages will hurt transport and farming most if American supplies get disrupted this winter.

Orioles Rally in Ninth but Fall to Brewers 6-5 in Extras — Sep 19, 2026The Orioles’ late-season push remains hampered by a flawed roster, flawed fundamentals, and costly misplays from Rece Hinds, as the team’s depth and decision-making are repeatedly scrutinized while the bullpen keeps them in games only to see late leads slip in extra innings against Milwaukee. With elimination looming, Baltimore fights to stay alive in the wild-card race, but continued offensive droughts and baserunning errors highlight a rebuilding process under fire from fans and critics alike.

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Elena Vasquez Our bullpen keeps fighting to hold leads but the lack of depth and those late extra inning mistakes are killing our wild card hopes.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Trump Nominates Greenwood as Caribbean Ambassador — Sep 14, 2026Trump nominated Kimberly Greenwood on Sept. 15, 2026, as ambassador to Barbados and seven other Caribbean nations without extra pay, the same post Biden donor Roger Nyhus held for a year.

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Elena Vasquez Trump keeps handing these posts to personal connections rather than anyone with real foreign policy background.

Diggs goalpost hug draws penalty in Commanders' 24-22 loss to Eagles — Sep 13, 2026Diggs' goalpost hug after a 10-yard TD drew a 15-yard penalty, forcing an extra point instead of a tying two-point try in a 24-22 loss to the Eagles.

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Marcus Bell Hugging the goalpost after scoring might feel good but it handed Philadelphia an easier win. League rules are clear on this.

Kiffin’s Ole Miss Return Draws Hostile Reception — Sep 15, 2026Ole Miss gears up for a highly anticipated LSU game as rumors persist that President Trump could attend, though Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter says there’s no official confirmation and they’re preparing for any security logistics. Security plans are already heightened, with local and extra-agency presence and mixed fan speculation about the president’s potential appearance.

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NFL Mandates Uniform Video Boards During KicksSports — Sep 17, 2026The NFL has mandated that stadium video boards display the same All-22 angle or static image for both kicking teams during field goals and extra points to ensure competitive equity, a policy clarified after viral posts about the New England Patriots’ disorienting reverse-angle feeds. Separately, the league clarified online post rules, encouraging teams to share league-controlled content and sharply defining what game footage can be used for sponsor-driven features, building on a prior policy change and a later August clarification.

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

NFL Issues Week 1 Fines Across League — Sep 15, 2026Week 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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Suspected Iranian Hacker Extradited in $3.4B Case — Oct 1, 2026Iranian-Turkish dual national Amir Barati was extradited from Montenegro to the United States to face charges tied to an alleged Iran-linked hacking campaign that began in 2013. Prosecutors say the operation breached thousands of university email accounts and stole academic data and intellectual property valued at about $3.4 billion; the extradition is a rare instance of an accused Iran-linked hacker being brought to a U.S. court.

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Tom Gallagher Extraditing him from Montenegro proves the US can still reach Iran-linked hackers when the evidence is this strong.

Gladwell links extraordinary success to hidden advantages over raw talent — 15hExtraordinary achievement rests on birth timing, rare practice doors, family culture, and accumulated opportunity more than pure merit or grit.

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Marcus Bell My brother was born in January so he always made the travel teams while friends born later got cut despite equal skill.

Sussexes call photographers near children’s school ‘extraordinarily reckless’ — Sep 30, 2026Two men with backpacks walked the perimeter of Archie and Lilibet's UK school; Harry and Meghan's spokesperson called it extraordinarily reckless after police tied a rental van to a European photographer.

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Maya Lindstrom If the van was rented for this it shows real planning that could easily scare or endanger the kids.

Colombia Extradites Rebel Leader to US in Security Policy Shift — Sep 25, 2026Colombia extradited Geovany Andres Rojas, known as “Spider,” to the United States to face drug-trafficking and terrorism-related charges. The move reverses former President Gustavo Petro’s use of Rojas as a peace negotiator and reflects President Abelardo de la Espriella’s tougher approach toward armed groups and closer cooperation with Washington.

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Croatia Approves Nord Stream Suspect's Extradition — Sep 24, 2026A Pula court on September 18 approved extraditing Volodymyr Zhuravliov to Germany over the 2022 Nord Stream blasts; lawyers say he will appeal and start an indefinite hunger strike.

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Maya Lindstrom Extradition should happen if the facts hold up, but the political motivation claim needs checking before any transfer.

Spain clears procedural step in US extradition case for Chambers — Sep 22, 2026Spain's Council of Ministers authorized the next judicial phase in the US extradition case of James 'Fergie' Chambers, moving the matter toward a Madrid court but not a final surrender. Chambers, held in Madrid's prison after being detained in Ibiza, faces US charges including money laundering, rioting, and conspiracy to riot, set against his pro-Palestinian activism and asylum claim.

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Marcus Bell Spain shouldn't rush this extradition when the charges look tied to his Palestine activism.

18 Moïse Assassination Suspects Extradited to US — Sep 20, 202618 suspects including Joseph Félix Badio and 17 Colombian former soldiers boarded a U.S. military plane in Port-au-Prince Sunday for extradition to Florida over Moïse's 2021 killing.

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Maya Lindstrom Sending all 18 to Florida might finally deliver accountability after the earlier convictions.

Hundreds Protest Turkish Embassy, Seek Lumbuye Extradition — Sep 18, 2026Hundreds of Ugandan demonstrators gathered outside the Turkish Embassy in Kampala to demand the extradition of dissident Fred Lumbuye, who has lived in Turkey for years and whose legal status there remains unclear. The protests, organized by the Patriotic League of Uganda under Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, reflect ongoing Uganda-Turkey tensions as Kampala accuses Lumbuye of harmful propaganda, incitement, and cybercrimes.

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