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Man Shot Dead in Van Carrying 10 Migrants — 4dA 47-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the head in a British-registered van holding around 10 irregular migrants at an A26 rest stop near Troyes; a suspect was arrested.

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Paintings by Van GoghEntertainment — Sep 30, 2026

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Falcons Pro Bowler Jeff Van Note Dies at 80 — 5dSix-time Pro Bowl Falcons center Jeff Van Note, who played all 18 NFL seasons in Atlanta, died at 80; the team announced it October 2, 2026, with no cause given.

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Merced County Crash Kills Horse, Seriously Injures RiderAuto — 2dA 50-year-old man suffered major injuries when a van struck him as he crossed Santa Fe Drive on horseback in Merced County before sunrise Monday; the horse died, and the driver was moderately injured. CHP said darkness and limited lighting prevented the driver from seeing the rider, and drugs or alcohol were not believed to be factors.

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Grafton Hit-and-Run Leaves 11-Year-Old Critical; Suspect SoughtAuto — 4dAuthorities are seeking David J. Sitar, 37, in connection with a hit-and-run in Grafton, Wisconsin, that critically injured an 11-year-old boy riding a bicycle. The suspected van has been recovered, and investigators believe Sitar may be in the Kenosha area; he faces felony warrants and remains at large.

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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.

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.

Ford Pro Offers 60-Month 0% Financing on Transit Vans — Sep 22, 2026Ford Pro offers 0% financing for 60 months on eligible 2026 Transit Van Low Roof models Sept. 16-30 via Ford Credit, at $16.67 per month per $1,000 financed.

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Jared Kim Sixty months is a long commitment even interest free, especially if the 2026 low roof models don't hold value well.

Dutch police arrest suspect in ShinyHunters probe tied to Odido — Sep 28, 2026Dutch tactical police arrested Neo Security lead Pepijn van der Stap, 24, on Sept. 15 in a ShinyHunters probe; his boss said a review found no evidence he targeted the firm or clients.

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Maya Lindstrom If the boss review is accurate then this arrest might be based on thin evidence for a high profile case.

Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford, 85 Homes Evacuated — Sep 27, 2026Five men arrested near RAF Fairford as a bomb disposal robot inspected three white vans—two with open rear doors and black barrels scattered—while 85 homes were evacuated.

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Jared Kim This shows we can't take security around US bases for granted with threats like explosives.

EU Reportedly Suspends €18 Million Sierra Leone AidWorld — 6dThe EU has suspended or delayed €18 million in aid to Sierra Leone as Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel links the move to the country’s refusal to extradite convicted drug trafficker Jos “Bolle Jos” Leijdekkers, and warns more support could be at risk. The European Commission says the delay stems from technical or administrative issues, while Sierra Leone also rejects the claim that it is a new punitive measure.

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Joshua Van Retains UFC Flyweight Title — Sep 16, 2026The UFC flyweight title rematch at UFC 331 will feature Joshua Van defending his belt against Alexandre Pantoja, who after a 10-month recovery says he's fully healed and hungry to reclaim the title after the first fight ended with an injury. Pre-fight chatter highlights Van’s youth and celebration after the disputed win, Pantoja’s experience and grappling edge, and broader betting and media scrutiny surrounding the matchup.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Amazon cargo jet crashes at Miami airport after striking van6 sources — Sep 8, 2026

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Xavi Leaves Depay Out of First Netherlands Squad — Sep 18, 2026New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez omits Memphis Depay from his first Netherlands squad for Nations League fixtures, while naming Ruben van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiël and keeping Virgil van Dijk in the squad for multiple tests. The reshuffle signals a rebuild under Xavi, pairing returning players like Joey Veerman with fresh faces as the Oranje prepare for Germany, Serbia, and Greece across four matches.

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Marcus Bell Including van Bommel and Zechiël while keeping van Dijk should help blend experience with new energy for those Nations League matches.

NTSB Says Amazon Cargo Plane Struck Van and SUV Killing Five9 sources — Sep 8, 2026

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Five Men Held in RAF Fairford Terror Probe Released on Bail — Sep 27, 2026A local farmer’s 999 call after she spotted suspicious vans and masked men near RAF Fairford led to five arrests on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosives offenses; authorities say the investigation is ongoing and have not confirmed a motive or link to Iran. The farmer later criticized police and security services’ handling of the incident, while the defense secretary expressed gratitude for her alert but said she had only a partial picture.

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Victims of Miami plane crash were in a cleaning-company van and an SUV, officials said6 sources — Sep 7, 2026

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Amazon Plane Crash: NTSB Finds Black Boxes And Says Jet Struck Cleaning Crew Van7 sources — Sep 8, 2026

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USF Defeats Army 28-24 on Late TD — Sep 12, 2026South Florida quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. engineered a dramatic 28-24 comeback win over Army, throwing a 38-yard go-ahead TD to Joshua Porter with 19 seconds left and totaling four touchdowns on the day. Van Buren finished 19 of 30 for 239 yards with 45 rushing yards as USF improved to 2-0, while Army remained tough but couldn't hold in the closing moments.

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Dana Whitfield Army stayed competitive the whole way but fell short by not containing the final drive.

Good News in History, September 8Good News — Sep 8, 2026September 8 marks milestones like the 1966 Star Trek premiere, Michelangelo's David unveiling, Pink's birth and the Van Buren sisters' cross-country ride that advanced women's roles.

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Norway Recovers $2.65 Million in Stolen Silver CoinsFinance — Sep 17, 2026Norway's Okokrim has sentenced three Norwegians to up to 2.5 years for organizing and storing tens of thousands of U.S. silver coins recovered from two vans near Oslo, part of a money-laundering scheme tied to a U.S. investment fraud. Authorities say nearly 67,000 coins worth about $2.65 million were recovered, with an earlier 2019 hoard of 79,500 coins found as the investigation continued; victims in the U.S. are to have assets returned once the process concludes.

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Romania Vet Vans Perform Nearly 40,000 SterilizationsHealth — Sep 17, 2026Fiji's Labasa show offers free desexing, microchipping, and flea/tick treatment to curb stray dogs and promote responsible pet ownership, while also sharing zoonotic-disease awareness for livestock. In Romania, Tierhilfe Hoffnung runs mobile vet units that sterilize dogs for free as an alternative to culling, with about 40,000 sterilizations this year and a broader plan to vaccinate, register, and sterilize to reduce a large stray population amid ongoing debate over euthanasia.

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Kobe Bryant’s Obsession Fueled Five NBA Championships — Sep 16, 2026Kobe 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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Deployed D.C. Guardsman Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun — Sep 9, 2026Georgia National Guard Specialist Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested in Washington, D.C., on two felonies after allegedly drawing a loaded pistol and pointing it at a fellow Guardswoman during an Aug. 25 dispute over Army hairstyle regulations in a van outside a Popeyes. The incident occurred amid a broader DC crime-suppression deployment tied to President Donald Trump’s mission to crack down on crime in the capital.

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Families demand accountability after dogs die at pet facilities in heatLifestyle — Sep 8, 2026Multiple families report the deaths of pet dogs in care settings and emergencies, including a Goldendoodle left unsupervised at a Yorkshire boarding facility that died of heat exposure and a 110-pound Labrador left in a van at an Illinois daycare on a hot day, with investigations underway and the daycare owner facing cruelty charges. Separately, a family in Malta mourns Ella, a dog killed in a widespread house fire after firefighters battled the blaze for hours, highlighting pets’ vulnerability in both caregiving environments and emergencies.

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