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JPMorgan names O’Donovan next HR chief
Finance
— Sep 29, 2026
JPMorgan Chase named 30-year company veteran Mark O’Donovan, currently its international consumer banking chief, as its next global head of human resources, succeeding retiring Robin Leopold in January 2027. The operational leader will join the bank’s operating committee as it manages AI-driven workforce changes; Daniel Llano Manibardo will take over O’Donovan’s current role.
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Conan O’Brien Credits Simpsons With Saving His Life
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— Sep 12, 2026
Conan O’Brien says leaving SNL in 1991 amid burnout led to his life-changing job as a writer and producer on The Simpsons, where he credits the show and its legendary writer room with saving his life and launching his later late-night career. He repeatedly highlights Matt Groening’s role in that pivotal transition and notes his Simpsons-era work helped shape his path to Late Night and The Tonight Show.
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Jared Kim
Conan sounds like he dodged a real bullet by landing that Simpsons job after the SNL grind.
Oxford English Dictionary adds Caribbean terms for spirits and foods
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— Sep 23, 2026
On Sept. 23, 2026 the OED added Caribbean words including bimpert, used in "A bimpert is justah wuffless bye," for a foolish person.
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Jared Kim
Bimpert fits those useless types better than some standard word ever could.
House to Consider Russia Sanctions Bill With 100% Tariff Powers
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— Sep 10, 2026
The U.S. House will begin consideration next week of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, a bill that passed the Senate and would expand sanctions on Russia while authorizing tariffs on other major suppliers, though House opposition and tariff concerns threaten passage. Ukraine pushes for swift action but lawmakers signal potential revisions and uncertainty about timing, while analysts warn of possible market and economic effects.
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 2h
Rachel Uchitel Honors 9/11 Fiancé 25 Years Later
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— Sep 11, 2026
Rachel Uchitel marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by sharing emotional tributes to her late fiancé, Andy O’Grady, recalling how she watched the World Trade Center collapse and spent years searching for him after he, a Sandler O’Neill managing director on the 104th floor, was killed. The reflections recount their relationship, the shock of the attacks, and the enduring impact of the loss on Uchitel as she remembered their plans to marry.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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American Adds Three Daily South Bend–O’Hare Flights
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American Airlines has replaced its Landline bus connection between South Bend and Chicago O’Hare with three daily flights on 65-seat CRJ-700 regional jets. The service restores air travel on the 84-mile route, adds competition with United and gives South Bend travelers another connection to American’s broader network.
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60 Minutes opens 59th season after correspondent firings and departures
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— Sep 13, 2026
The 60 Minutes 59th season launches amid a sweeping leadership overhaul and months of internal turmoil, including the firing of top producers and several correspondents such as Scott Pelley. Under Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton, the program pursues a new approach while leaning on veteran hosts and a slate of new contributors—Ross Douthat, Norah O'Donnell, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, Trevor Phillips, and Ariel Levy—to modernize coverage.
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Tom Gallagher
Firing Scott Pelley and the others feels like a risky move just to chase a younger audience.
Saffie Osborne Makes History in St Leger Win
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— Sep 12, 2026
Saffie Osborne became the first woman to ride a British Classic winner, steering Highwayman to victory in the St Leger at Doncaster and giving Joseph O’Brien a 1-2 with Enceladus second. The win came on the 250th running of the race, with Highwayman delivering a substantial prize and solidifying Osborne’s historic breakthrough.
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Priya Raman
Saffie Osborne's ride on Highwayman was sharp from start to finish, and that 1-2 for O'Brien made it even better.
Brendan Fraser surprised everyone at a screening of 'The Mummy' by showing up in costume
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— Sep 8, 2026
Brendan Fraser arrived at a London double feature of The Mummy films dressed as Rick O'Connell and spoke to the audience about the movies before the franchise revival was announced.
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Education means earning the right to interpret your own life
Anyone torn between family loyalty and a newly independent mind will feel the real price of that split.
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“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.” — Augustine of Hippo, Confessions
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— Sep 30, 2026
Posted to FaithTap by IJR.
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Raiders Keep Crosby as They Enter 2026 With New QB Options
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— Sep 8, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders leveraged big cap space to overhaul via a high-salaried center, draft pick Fernando Mendoza, and a pivotal but risky move around Maxx Crosby, all aimed at reviving a struggling offense. As the 2026 season unfolds, the team's quarterback room—Kirk Cousins, Mendoza, and Aidan O’Connell—faces questions alongside a group of players in contract years, highlighted by a season-opening matchup against the Miami Dolphins that will test their defense and development.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Bills Plan First U.S., Canadian Anthems
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— Sep 9, 2026
Buffalo Bills' Sept. 17, 2026 home opener at Highmark Stadium will feature both the American and Canadian national anthems for the first time, with Auli’i Cravalho singing The Star-Spangled Banner and Barenaked Ladies performing O Canada. OneRepublic will headline the halftime show as the game streams on Prime Video, marking the debut at the new stadium and underscoring cross-border fan celebration amid ongoing U.S.-Canada tensions.
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Nicole Hardy
Including O Canada might ease some of the ongoing tensions between the two countries.
Lectra launches Apogy platform to automate fashion product development with AI
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— Sep 15, 2026
Lectra launches Apogy, a cloud-based, agentic AI-powered platform that unifies data, processes and stakeholders to accelerate fashion product development and reduce errors, building on its history as a CAD standard. Early adopters like O’Neills and Oniverse illustrate the solution’s potential to break silos across ideation to prototyping and scale Lectra’s SaaS leadership in the industry.
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Pulsar Helium names David T. Young as CFO and director
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— Sep 21, 2026
Pulsar Helium Inc. appointed David T. Young as chief financial officer and a member of the board, with Dan O’Brien transitioning to vice president of finance, effective September 21, 2026. Young brings more than 25 years in energy and infrastructure, including leadership at Royal Helium during its restructuring, and will receive a substantial equity package to align with shareholders as the company advances its Topaz and other helium projects.
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Rachel Meyers
O’Brien stepping into the VP finance role keeps continuity while adding fresh leadership at the top.
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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death
Libby Bandelin · 5 min · 3h
UCLA, San Diego State Near Rose Bowl Clash
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— Sep 8, 2026
SDSU heads to the Rose Bowl to face UCLA riding a potent rushing attack and standout players like Sutton and Kinnard, while linebackers such as Hala are expected to fuel the defense against UCLA’s power run game. UCLA, under Bob Chesney, aims for a balanced offense and improved O-line depth as it previews a marquee matchup amid realignment-era changes and looks to extend its home-field edge in the series.
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Can you actually read a map?
Quizie
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Kobe Bryant’s Obsession Fueled Five NBA Championships
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— Sep 16, 2026
Kobe Bryant, coming straight from Lower Merion High School after a standout senior year, was drafted 13th in 1996 and initially had a modest rookie season before proving his scoring potential in Summer League and early NBA play. In Los Angeles, his fearless mindset and drive for leadership clashed with Tex Winter’s triangle offense alongside Shaquille O’Neal, a dynamic teammates like Nick Van Exel described as unafraid and willing to challenge even Michael Jordan.
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Creed Takes Lead on Overtime Restart to Win at Bristol
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— Sep 18, 2026
Sheldon Creed extended his O'Reilly Series points lead by winning the Food City 300 at Bristol, with a late surge past William Sawalich while Kvapil faced a brake failure hindering his finish, and the race featured a weather-canceled qualifying session that left Creed on the front row alongside Jesse Love. The Bristol weekend also highlighted a $11.23 million Cup Series purse for 2026, and a pole position for Love with Creed on the front row once qualifying was canceled due to bad weather.
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Jared Kim
Creed's late pass on that restart showed why he's leading the points, weather or not.
D.C. Circuit Rejects Capitol Steps Speech Limits
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— Sep 22, 2026
Four Tarrant County residents filed a federal lawsuit alleging that County Judge Tim O’Hare’s decorum policy at Commissioners Court meetings infringes free speech and due process, a claim the judge’s campaign calls political. A DC Circuit ruling found that restrictions on demonstrations on the Capitol’s Eastern Steps violate the First Amendment by improperly privileging access through congressional sponsorship, with the court affirming the steps as a nonpublic forum but requiring neutral and reasonable restrictions, and related coverage notes ongoing debate and remand.
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Kellyanne Conway: Lesbian Rosie O’Donnell needs ‘a Hug or a Husband’
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— Dec 31, 2025
Fox News contributor Kellyanne Conway believes she knows just what Rosie O’Donnell needs — “a hug or a husband.” Conway offered her advice for O’Donnell on “The Five” Tuesday. O’Donnell, a longtime Trump antagonist…
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Profanity-Laced Emails Reveal Growing Tensions Around Dolly Parton’s Business Empire
A bitter dispute involving Dolly Parton’s longtime security chief was already intensifying before the singer’s death, with newly surfaced court records detailing profanity-filled emails sent by her nephew just days before she died. According to Fox News , Bryan Seaver, who spent more than two decades overseeing Parton’s security, sent the messages as disagreements grew over security arrangements a
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Sandra Day O’Connor Dies at 93
Reporting
— Dec 1, 2023
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, has died at 93. In a statement on Friday, the Supreme Court said O’Connor died in Phoenix, Arizona due to…
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Flannery O'Connor's Adult Affirmation of Faith
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Writer Flannery O'Connor publicly reaffirms and deepens her Catholic faith while studying in Iowa.
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Teja Engineering Secures ₹18 Crore ONGC O&M Contracts
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Teja Engineering Industries has won two ONGC O&M contracts totaling about ₹18 crore, including a ₹15 crore three-year LP gas compression facilities contract at Mandapeta and Tatipaka under the Rajahmundry asset and a ₹3 crore six-month award at Ankleshwar for GCP-I, GCP-IV and GCS Motwan. These wins extend Teja’s ONGC relationship and bolster its long-term revenue visibility by expanding its service portfolio across India's gas infrastructure assets.
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Conan O’Brien: Comics ‘Lulled Into Just Saying ‘F Trump. F Trump. F Trump’
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— Jan 7, 2026
Conan O’Brien believes his fellow comedians are more likely to focus on “screaming” about President Donald Trump and are not necessarily funny. O’Brien was asked in an interview with the Oxford Union Tuesday about what…
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Beto O’Rourke Reportedly Considering Running for Texas Governor
Reporting
— May 24, 2021
Former Senate candidate and presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke (D) is reportedly considering making another bid for elected office. The Associated Press reported on Monday that O’Rourke has “not ruled out challenging…
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Memorials, Protests Held Across Israel On The Third Anniversary Of Terror Attack
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 4h
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