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Judge Orders DHS to Return Arizona Man Held in Equatorial Guinea — 1dA federal judge ordered the Trump administration to secure Ahmed Soliman’s release from detention in Equatorial Guinea and facilitate his return to the United States, finding his deportation violated due process. Soliman, a gay Egyptian-born man, has reportedly faced abuse and incommunicado detention; the ruling highlights concerns about the administration’s use of third-country deportations.

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Asheville Charges Third Suspect in April ShootingWorld — 3dAsheville police have charged Trevon Demarkus Stone, the third suspect in an April shooting on Atkinson Street that wounded one person and damaged vehicles. Two other suspects—a 20-year-old man and a juvenile—were previously charged; Stone is in federal custody on unrelated charges.

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Thordon Bearings Opens Third Burlington Production PlantBusiness — 23hThordon Bearings has opened a third manufacturing plant in Burlington, Ontario, to expand production, shorten lead times and support growing demand for its sustainable marine and hydropower products. The facility will make water-lubricated mechanical seals and water-quality packages, house product development and Marsh Brothers Aviation operations, and help accommodate the company’s workforce growth.

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Judge sets $5M bond for third suspect in Mississippi tree homicide — Sep 28, 2026A Mississippi judge set a $5M bond for Eric Clark, third man charged in Tasia Fortune's death; she was found hanging from a tree but was already dead, police say the scene was staged.

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Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Manchester Jews — 6dTwo Iranian nationals have been charged with allegedly preparing a terrorist attack targeting Manchester’s Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur. Police say the men may have been in contact with an overseas third party, possibly in Iran, and that the suspected plot was disrupted; the defendants are due in court and the allegations have not been proven.

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Priya Raman Charging the pair is right but the court must prove everything since the claims remain untested.

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.

Phillies Lose 2-0, Playoff Hopes Tighten — Sep 26, 2026Phillies managed four hits in a 2-0 shutout loss to the Rays on Sept. 25, 2026, their third straight defeat and 12th blanking of the season.

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Nicole Hardy Twelve blankings this season shows the lineup has real problems scoring runs.

Blow Out Named Among Greatest Thrillers — Sep 12, 2026Critics celebrate thrillers as a timeless force, from The Third Man and Charade to modern showcases like The Raid, Shutter Island, and Blow Out, highlighting how paranoia, conspiracy, and high-stakes tension keep the genre alive across decades. Tarantino cites The Thing as a personal influence on his work, and Blow Out’s enduring critical reevaluation underscores Brian De Palma’s impact on political and psychological thrillers.

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Dana Whitfield Tarantino picking The Thing makes sense, those practical effects keep it ahead of a lot of newer horror.

Trump, Mamdani plan Gracie Mansion meeting — Sep 20, 2026President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Gracie Mansion, their first meeting on the mayor's home turf and third overall.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial The reader flags that state-level power sits with the governor more than the mayor. Thanks for the concrete feedback on who matters in these stories. It honestly shapes what we cover going forward.

Trump to meet Mamdani at Gracie Mansion after tax criticism — Sep 20, 2026The president’s third meeting with New York’s mayor lands at Gracie Mansion after a housing pitch, a pied-à-terre tax fight, and a city-led suit against a federal green-card rule.

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Tom Gallagher Trump meeting the mayor at Gracie Mansion could help settle the pied-a-terre tax dispute without more lawsuits.

Chiefs Rookie Delane Intercepts, Exits With Shoulder Injury — Sep 15, 2026Chiefs rookie Mansoor Delane intercepted Bo Nix on his third NFL play, then exited with a right shoulder injury as Mahomes scored for a 7-0 lead.

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Maya Lindstrom Hope Delane's injury isn't serious since he was already making an impact on his third play in the league.

Stephen Garcia Has No Evidence of Disease After Cancer Surgery — Sep 23, 2026Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia’s surgery achieved a complete resection, leaving no evidence of disease, though his stage IV colorectal cancer will require ongoing monitoring. David Pollack said his wife was doing well after a third brain-cancer surgery, while actress Magda Szubanski described her mantle cell lymphoma as an incurable relapse.

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Sam Okafor David Pollack's wife going through multiple brain surgeries shows how hard cancer can be on families.

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

McMahon’s Grand Slam Lifts Yankees but Postseason Role Still Uncertain — Sep 22, 2026Ryan McMahon delivered a five-RBI game featuring a grand slam to power the Yankees past the Rays, while Ben Rice added two solo shots in a 9-2 win as New York solidified its playoff footing. Despite the big night, questions persist about McMahon’s defense and continued role in the lineup, with managers and analysts weighing whether Caballero or other options should replace him at third base as the postseason approaches.

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Nearly a Third of U.S. Adults Report Trying Sleep Divorce — Sep 18, 2026About one in three American adults have slept apart from a partner to improve rest as the so-called ‘sleep divorce’ goes mainstream, driven by partner disruptions and snoring according to the 2025 Global Sleep Survey and related studies. While many report sleep quality gains from sleeping separately, researchers caution that the benefits for relationship dynamics are nuanced and depend on individual sleep issues and preferences, with some evidence also noting advantages of shared sleep.

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JJ Spaun Wins BMW PGA Championship Debut — Sep 18, 2026JJ Spaun won the 2026 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth with a 17-under 271 to edge a crowded leaderboard, as Manuel Elvira and Filippo Celli led the field in the third round and Rory McIlroy stayed within two of the lead heading into the final day. The event opened with Aaron Rai and Joakim Lagergren atop the standings, while big-name players such as Koepka, Rahm, and Fleetwood missed the cut amid a challenging setup and deep field.

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UK Workers Spend Nearly £1bn on AI Tools — Sep 15, 2026A Deloitte UK survey of 25,000 workers finds 63% knowingly use generative AI for work, with total personal spending around £958 million annually as shadow AI grows—about a third using tools without employer knowledge and many paying for tools themselves. The findings show AI adoption is outpacing employer policies and leadership, highlighting the need for clear governance and practical guidance to balance productivity with safeguards.

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Jared Kim Spending nearly a billion pounds shows real demand, but shadow use without oversight is asking for trouble.

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.

Colbert Convicted in Manzano Death; White AcquittedWorld — Sep 15, 2026The Jefferson Parish trial of Danette Colbert and Rickey White continued with closing arguments asserting they drugged and robbed victims, including Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano who died in a Kenner hotel room while covering Super Bowl LIX. Testimony from a third defendant, Christian Anderson, who pleaded guilty to lesser charges, described a years-long scheme and implicated White and Colbert, as prosecutors outline a pattern of drugging, theft, and coercion.

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BMW iX5 Hydrogen Prototypes Test 466-Mile Range Ahead of Production — Sep 13, 2026BMW’s iX5 Hydrogen is advancing toward its first hydrogen-powered series production with extensive real-world and prototype testing; the third-generation fuel-cell system (co-developed with Toyota) is in a new assembly phase in Munich while Steyr prepares for production, as engineers validate the integrated drivetrain, high-voltage system, and storage to meet targets of up to 750 km range, sub‑5-minute refuelling, and 0-100 km/h in under 5 seconds. The program emphasizes coordinated system performance under high loads and knowledge transfer to Steyr for manufacturing, signaling BMW’s push to add a hydrogen option alongside its existing powertrains.

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Third Burning Man festivalgoer dies during final days of annual Nevada desert gatheringEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

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US Government Executes Third Man This Week After 17-Year HiatusReporting — Jul 18, 2020A week that marked the return of capital punishment by the U.S. government after a 17-year hiatus ended on Friday with a third execution of a federal prisoner. Dustin Lee Honken, a convicted murderer, was pronounced…

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Man Who Won Women’s Cycling Race Takes the Winner’s Podium – Now Look at What’s Around HimOpinion — May 20, 2023Two women who took second and third place in a Colorado cycling race seem to have taken a stand by refusing to take the stand after a man claiming to be a woman won first place. Cyclist Lesley Mumford, a man who…

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Black Man Shot by Police in Wisconsin Paralyzed, ‘Fighting for His Life,’ Family SaysReporting — Aug 26, 2020The Black man shot in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was left paralyzed and “fighting for his life,” his family and lawyers said on Tuesday, as authorities in the lakefront town braced for a third night of…

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Philadelphia Sets Citywide Curfew To Quell Unrest After Fatal Shooting of Black ManReporting — Oct 29, 2020Philadelphia officials imposed a citywide after-dark curfew on Wednesday, seeking to avert a third night of violence amid protests over the fatal police shooting of a Black man wielding a knife and described by family…

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Two Dead as Gunfire Erupts at Wisconsin Protests Over Shooting of Black ManReporting — Aug 26, 2020A third night of street protests over the police shooting of a Black man erupted into gun violence late Tuesday and early Wednesday in Kenosha, Wisconsin, killing two people and wounding one, police said. Social media…

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Navy Veteran Heralded as Hero for Courageous Actions He Took to Rescue 2 from Potential DeathReporting — Aug 3, 2022Last week, two people were rescued near the San Juan Rapids on the American River near Sacramento, California. But the third man did not make it. It turns out that the man who did not survive was 30-year-old Joshua…

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