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“Not all those who wander are lost.” — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring — 5dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Engagement to Alexis Wilkins — 3dAlexis Wilkins announced her engagement to FBI Director Kash Patel with a ring photo and the line “Went and got the law involved 💍❤️.”

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Chris Dalton The phrasing about involving the law fits his job perfectly and I hope it lasts for them.

Ortiz, Malignaggi Set Bare-Knuckle Fight — 5dPaulie Malignaggi and Victor Ortiz never got the chance to meet in the professional boxing ring, but now they will collide in the trigon on Dec. 5 in Los Angeles.

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Chris Dalton Fury against Ruiz bare knuckle would be worth paying for if the talks actually lead somewhere.

FBI Finds Thousands of Roosters at Florida Cockfighting SiteWorld — 2dAn FBI search of a 10-acre property in Southwest Miami-Dade uncovered a suspected cockfighting operation with several thousand roosters, training rings and fighting equipment. A 52-year-old man was arrested and faces charges including animal cruelty and possessing animals for fighting; the investigation began as part of an unrelated inquiry.

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Melania Trump to Ring NYSE Bell at Female CEO Summit Launch — Sep 23, 2026Melania Trump will ring the NYSE Opening Bell and keynote IMPERIA, an invite-only female CEO summit hosted by the exchange and called a Davos for Women.

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Chris Dalton This kind of summit at the NYSE could really help connect female CEOs with major investors and markets.

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.

Sole survivor emerges from Pentagon E-Ring on 9/11Good News — Sep 8, 2026Brian Birdwell survived the 9/11 Pentagon strike as the sole person in his E-Ring section and later returned to the building after years of recovery.

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Oura Indefinitely Postpones Planned IPOBusiness — Sep 25, 2026Oura’s planned Nasdaq IPO has reportedly drawn orders for about four times the 50 million shares on offer, despite a difficult market for new listings. The $40–$44-per-share offering could raise up to $2.2 billion and value the smart-ring maker at about $14.1 billion, or roughly $15 billion on a fully diluted basis.

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Titans Postpone Chris Johnson Ring Induction — Sep 11, 2026The Tennessee Titans postponed Chris Johnson’s induction into the Ring of Honor because Johnson and his family cannot travel to Nashville due to his ALS diagnosis, with a future date to celebrate the moment and Sunday’s halftime ceremony still honoring his career. The team emphasized support for Johnson and his wife Brittany as they navigate his condition while plans for the induction are reorganized.

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Paris Court Awards Kardashian €1 for 2016 Heist — Sep 15, 2026Paris court awards Kim Kardashian €1 ($1.15) for 2016 gunpoint heist that took her $4 million ring; hotel receptionist gets about €110,000.

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Sam Okafor Kardashian can live without the cash but the tiny award still makes the whole verdict look weak.

NASA Orbiter Discovers Moon’s Largest Newly Formed Crater — Sep 16, 2026Robert Wagner spotted a bright spot with a dark ring in LRO data: McGetchin crater, 728 feet wide—the Moon’s largest newly formed impact, a 2024 strike scientists call once-in-a-lifetime.

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Elena Vasquez It's wild that a crater this size formed just last year and the orbiter picked it up right away.

Arrest Follows Second Teen Shooting, East Price Hill — Sep 14, 2026An 18-year-old Adrian Washington was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with a shooting on Ring Place in East Price Hill that left a teen with serious injuries. The incident adds to a pattern of gun violence in the area, with a prior teen shooting in the same neighborhood and no other suspects named in several reports.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Diagnosed With ALS — Sep 8, 2026Former Titans running back Chris Johnson announced he has ALS, prompting discussions about a possible link to his football career while his family describes his condition as serious and his focus on loved ones as he communicates with assistive devices. Ahead of a Ring of Honor induction for Johnson, coverage also ties his legacy to ongoing awareness and research efforts into ALS.

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Coker Launches Ki MMA With 32-Man Global Tournament — Sep 14, 2026Scott Coker has launched a new global MMA promotion named Ki MMA, featuring ring-based fights and a 32-man featherweight tournament spanning four continents with Rich Chou as the lead matchmaker. The venture, co-founded with Peter Levin and backed by investors, including Tony Hawk, is set to be unveiled in New York with a live press conference and is targeting a 2027 launch with ongoing international events.

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Marcus Bell A 32-man tournament spanning four continents sounds like a huge logistical challenge, even with Rich Chou involved.

Crypto Ringleader Pleads Guilty in $245 Million Theft — Sep 9, 2026Malone Lam, a 22-year-old Singaporean, led an international social-engineering crypto-theft ring that stole more than $245 million, including 4,100 Bitcoin, operating from October 2023 to May 2025 with participants in the U.S. and abroad; he pleaded guilty to a RICO conspiracy and faces restitution of about $245.1 million as prosecutors describe lavish spending on clubs, luxury cars, and other assets.

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Tennessee Plans Nashville Airport Renaming for Parton — Sep 10, 2026Tennessee plans to honor Dolly Parton by renaming Nashville International Airport and continuing development of her Songwriter Hotel and museum, set to open in 2026 with potential licensing revenue. Across Ringgold, Georgia, Denver, and Knoxville-area communities, fans and locals are commemorating her life with tributes, exhibits, and events that celebrate her private life, philanthropy, and enduring cultural impact.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Ringleader in transgender man's murder gets life without parole — Sep 9, 2026

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1,000-Year-Old Pictish Ring Unearthed Under Scottish Town By Descendant Volunteer‌ ‌ — Sep 5, 2024The Pictish ring when found it was found. UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN VIA SWNS. “> A 1,000-year-old ring has been found under a town – by a descendant of a family who lived there. The kite-shaped Pictish ring with a garnet…

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Trump Rings Opening Bell at NYSE — Dec 12, 2024President-elect Donald Trump rang in Thursday with the announcement he is Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” only to follow that up with ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Before ringing the…

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'Spectacular' Jesus Ring Discovered in Ancient Ship Wreck Off of IsraelReporting — Dec 23, 2021A ring from the era when Rome ruled the Holy Land has been found, and it bears an early Christian symbol of the Good Shepherd. The ring was found in an excavation of a shipwreck off the coast of the ancient port of…

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Amazon Puts 3-Day Hold on All Reviews After User Ratings Sink 'Lord of the Rings' SpinoffReporting — Sep 4, 2022Amazon has invoked a pause on reviews of Prime Video content at a time when its “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is awash in bad reviews. The pause was noted by The Verge , which explained that the policy was…

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Amazon’s Ring Doorbell Stored Strangers’ Faces, New Lawsuit Claims — Jun 2, 2026A Virginia resident sued Amazon on Monday alleging that the company’s Ring doorbell cameras used facial recognition software without individuals’ consent. Charles Sigwalt filed a lawsuit alleging that Ring’s “Familiar…

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Researcher Cultivates Ruby In A Ring, Pioneering Sustainable Gemstone Growth‌ ‌Reporting — Sep 30, 2024Sofie Boons grew the gemstone from a ruby seed in situ – in a platinum ring. SOFIE BOONS VIA SWNS “> A researcher looks set to transform the jewelry industry after becoming the first to grow – a ruby in a ring. Sofie…

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New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Director Addresses Lack of Diversity in Cast — Jul 15, 2026Director Andy Serkis said the upcoming “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” will not have “politically correct” casting.

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Elon Musk Slams Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series, Declares J.R.R. Tolkien Is ‘Turning in His Grave’Reporting — Sep 6, 2022Billionaire Elon Musk is not a fan of Amazon’s show titled, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” On Monday, Musk tweeted, “Tolkien is turning in his grave.” He added, “Almost every male character so far is a…

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