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Eswatini King Reaffirms Taiwan Ties, Backs UN Participation — 17hOn his 20th Taiwan visit, King Mswati III said the UN should facilitate Taiwan's substantive participation; Taipei and Eswatini signed a criminal mutual-assistance pact.

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Ben Simmons Expected for Kings Preseason Debut — 4dThe Sacramento Kings are taking a cautious approach to Ben Simmons’ return after he missed the 2025-26 season. He was ruled out of Monday’s preseason opener against the Lakers and is expected to make his Kings debut Thursday against the Lakers or Saturday against the Warriors; reports say he is healthy and has impressed in training camp.

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Marchand injured in Panthers' 2-1 win over Kings — 2dBrad Marchand left Florida’s 2-1 win over Los Angeles with a left-leg injury after a high stick from Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke sent him into the goalpost; Clarke received a four-minute penalty. Matthew Tkachuk scored the game-winner, while the Panthers awaited further information on Marchand’s condition.

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Kings rally from two-goal deficit before losing to Sharks in overtime — 5dChernyshov's OT winner at 1:42 gave the Sharks a 5-4 victory over the Kings, who had erased a two-goal third-period deficit.

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Priya Raman Chernyshov's two goals including the winner make him the early standout for San Jose this season.

Paramount+ Renews ‘Tulsa King’ for Season 5 — 4dParamount+ renewed Sylvester Stallone’s crime drama Tulsa King for a fifth season ahead of Season 4’s premiere. Season 5 is filming in New York, where the story will return to Dwight Manfredi’s mafia roots, with Scarlet Rose Stallone promoted to series regular and four new regular cast members joining.

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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.

Padres start Michael King to even NLDS against Brewers — 5dThe Padres will turn to Michael King against Brewers rookie Logan Henderson in Game 2 of the NLDS, seeking to even the series after Milwaukee won the opener 3-2. King enters off a dominant seven-inning shutout in the wild-card round, while the Brewers look to build on their late-game comeback and home-field advantage.

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Sam Okafor Brewers have that home edge after their late rally, so San Diego needs to score early before Milwaukee gets rolling again.

Six-Time All-Star Sam McDowell Dies at 84 — 3dSix-time All-Star Sam McDowell, Cleveland strikeout king with 2,453 career Ks, died at 84. DiBiasio called his life a story of redemption.

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Trump Says Super PAC Will Cover Cost of Patriotic TV Ads — 3dTrump said MAGA Inc. will fund at least 13 campaign-style ads, including King of the Jungle, after $10.1M in taxpayer spending.

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Marcus Bell The initial use of government funds for ads featuring Trump was a clear ethics problem no matter how they try to spin it as public service.

Schools Announce 2026 Homecoming CourtsSports — 3dHigh schools in Ohio, Tennessee and Iowa have announced their 2026 homecoming courts and candidates, with crowning ceremonies and celebrations tied to football games and school festivities. The reports highlight local traditions and student nominees, including king and queen candidates and newly crowned royalty.

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Former TV host named new king of Tooro — Sep 29, 2026Former TV anchor Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, 56, was crowned 13th monarch of Tooro on September 29, 2026, after King Oyo died at 34 and a London goalkeeper renounced the throne.

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Marcus Bell A TV anchor turned king might bring some fresh ideas to the Tooro kingdom after such a young ruler's passing.

Houthis Claim Riyadh Airport Attack, Threaten Saudi Airspace — 5dThe Houthis claimed they struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and warned airlines against using Saudi airspace, which they said could become a theater of military operations. The threats come amid escalating fighting in Yemen, including Saudi-backed government forces’ reported advances near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and a Houthi claim that it forced Saudi F-15s to withdraw over Taiz.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

NHL Betting Picks and Early-Season Updates — 3dTuesday’s NHL betting previews offered mixed calls on Florida-Los Angeles: one favored the Kings based on trends, while another backed Florida and Seth Jones to record a point. Other picks leaned toward Carolina over Montreal and St. Louis over Chicago, with the Blackhawks still seeking their first win.

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Milwaukee Woman Charged in Substitute Teacher ImpersonationPolitics — 3dA 23-year-old woman is facing felony charges after allegedly posing as a substitute teacher to enter Milwaukee’s Rufus King High School and subject students to racist, profane and sexually inappropriate remarks. Prosecutors say Amy Jones admitted she went because she was bored; school staff escorted her out after students reported her behavior.

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Clip of Trump telling Larry King his breath was bad resurfaces online — Sep 24, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Charles Spencer says he was gaslit by a king over Diana book — Sep 20, 2026

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Ukraine reaches second straight Billie Jean King Cup semifinal by beating Belgium 2-1 — Sep 24, 2026Ukraine beat Belgium 2-1 to reach a second straight Billie Jean King Cup semifinal after Svitolina's upset loss and a 6-3, 6-3 deciding doubles win.

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Dana Whitfield Kalinina's singles win set them up well, but the upcoming match against Italy or China will test them harder.

Kings Send Four Players Down to Finalize Opening Roster — Sep 27, 2026The Kings finalized their opening roster by sending several players, including goaltender Erik Portillo, to AHL Ontario, while Kevin Fiala is set to begin the season on injured reserve. They open a transition year under new coach Peter Laviolette without longtime captain Anze Kopitar and will rely heavily on Adrian Kempe and Artemi Panarin to boost an offense that struggled last season.

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Clip of Trump telling Larry King his breath was bad resurfaces online — Sep 22, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Australian Court Rejects Thorpe’s Charles Prosecution Bid — Sep 28, 2026Victoria Court of Appeal rejects Robbie Thorpe's third bid to prosecute King Charles III for genocide; 68-year-old elder vows to take the case to the ICC.

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Doughty Named Kings Captain After Kopitar Retirement — Sep 17, 2026Two-time Stanley Cup champion, 2016 Norris Trophy winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist Drew Doughty is the Kings’ 15th captain.

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Elena Vasquez The alternates look like a balanced group but I wonder how Panarin fits in long term with the Kings.

Green, Ribovics expected to fight at UFC 332 — Sep 30, 2026Veteran lightweight King Green faces rising contender Esteban Ribovics at UFC 332, with Green riding a four-fight winning streak and analysts highlighting his sharp counterstriking and defense. Ribovics brings dangerous, high-volume striking, making the matchup a test of whether Green’s experience and movement can blunt the younger fighter’s attack.

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Kid Rock Releases Single, Plans First Christian Album — Oct 1, 2026Kid Rock released “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)” as the lead single from his first Christian album, “Halfway 2 Jesus,” which is slated for Oct. 17. He says the project grew out of his faith journey and the success of his faith-focused cover of “‘Til You Can’t”; the album is set to blend rock, country and hip-hop, with guest appearances including Eminem.

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King Charles to Host AI Summit in Scotland — Sep 12, 2026King Charles will host a Scotland summit with leaders from Nvidia, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and OpenAI to develop a shared set of principles for AI, aiming to ensure the technology serves humanity. The effort follows warnings from Anthropic’s Dario Amodei to slow the pace of AI development for safety, with the king offering a neutral forum to broaden understanding of AI responsibilities.

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Convicted Sex Offender Leads Prayer at Whatley Rally — Sep 11, 2026A registered sex offender, Daimon L. King, delivered the opening prayer at a Whatley campaign event in New Bern, NC, with Whatley’s team saying the event was not planned or organized by the campaign and that Whatley did not know King. King's prior convictions involving minors and his prominent role in Republican circles raise questions about Whatley’s campaign stance on crime and could fuel Democratic ads linking the candidate to a convicted offender.

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