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Rare shocks nobody sees coming drive history and markets — 1dA turkey’s thousand safe feedings end the week before Thanksgiving—and Taleb says finance and forecasting still make that same mistake.

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Nicole Hardy Taleb's point about the turkey hits hard because markets keep treating past stability as proof nothing can go wrong.

Raiders defense targets Maye turnovers in Week 5 Patriots matchup — 3dThe Raiders visit the Patriots in a key Week 5 matchup, with New England focused on containing tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, who have been central to Las Vegas’ offense. The Raiders will also need to account for emerging Patriots pass rusher Elijah Ponder, while their takeaway-minded defense looks to pressure Drake Maye, who has been productive but turnover-prone.

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College Rookies Earn Weekly Honors Across Conferences — 5dRookie-of-the-week honors highlighted emerging athletes across several sports: Giants linebacker Arvell Reese was nominated for the NFL award after a standout game, while VCU soccer forward Kimarly Scott, Hartford volleyball player McCombs, Cal tight end Taimane Purcell and Norfolk State quarterback DaJean Golmond earned conference rookie honors. Their cited performances included Scott’s goal and assist, McCombs’s 24 kills, Purcell’s 91-yard touchdown catch and Golmond’s four touchdowns.

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Former Oregon Safeties Deliver Across NFLSports — 5dArizona rookie Jayden Williams is preparing to take over at left tackle after Paris Johnson Jr.’s season-ending injury. Elsewhere, Green Bay safety Evan Williams had a standout Week 4, while fantasy analysts expect Dallas running back Javonte Williams to be a strong touchdown option against Tampa Bay.

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Packers Rule Micah Parsons Out Against Bears — 5dPackers coach Matt LaFleur said Micah Parsons will not practice this week and is ruled out against the Bears as he continues recovering from a torn ACL, with no firm return date. Green Bay also faces other injuries, including season-ending Achilles and neck injuries, while rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse’s neck issue appears unlikely to keep him out.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Jets Face Four Week-to-Week Injuries Ahead of Bears Game — Sep 28, 2026Jets running back Breece Hall remains sidelined with a quadriceps injury and is unlikely to play against the Bears, while receiver Adonai Mitchell, tight end Mason Taylor and guard Dylan Parham are also week to week. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is trending toward a return, and backups Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis could shoulder more of the rushing workload.

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Barkov Expected to Miss 10 to 12 Weeks — Oct 2, 2026Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left Florida’s 4-3 overtime loss to San Jose after an awkward fall in the second period, raising concerns about another knee injury shortly after his return from a season-ending ACL and MCL tear. Coach Paul Maurice said the new injury is unrelated to the previous one, but its severity and Barkov’s recovery timeline remain unknown pending medical evaluation.

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CBP weighs scaling back Big Bend border construction — Sep 30, 2026The Trump administration has ended its pause on border-project activity at Big Bend National Park but says it is considering changes to reduce the project’s scope and limit environmental impacts. Customs and Border Protection expects to decide on plans in early October, with any ground-disturbing work likely weeks later, as the proposal continues to face legal challenges and bipartisan opposition.

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Priya Raman Reducing the Big Bend project scope seems like a reasonable compromise to protect the park while keeping some security measures in place.

Football Week Features Rivalry Losses and Wisconsin Win — Sep 30, 2026Michigan lost the Little Brown Jug to Minnesota, 20-14, after four turnovers, while Abilene Christian fell to Mercer, 34-17, amid five giveaways. Elsewhere, Maclay’s middle-school team improved to 4-1 after a winless season last year, Florida’s Piper beat Deerfield Beach in a rare 6-4 finish, and Tennessee has lost four players to season-ending injuries.

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MarketBeat Stock Lists Span Apparel, Luxury, Auto, MusicBusiness — Sep 24, 2026MarketBeat’s screeners highlighted high-trading-volume stocks across apparel, luxury goods, automotive and music, including Nike and Lululemon in multiple categories. Separately, Ford shares fell 5% in the week ending Sept. 25, while General Motors edged higher.

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AbbVie’s Zumilokibart Hits EASI-75 Goal in Phase 2 Eczema Trial — Sep 30, 2026At EADV 2026, long-term ADlong results showed sustained efficacy and safety with lebrikizumab through week 108, with 92.9% of participants achieving EASI-75. Separately, AbbVie’s Phase 2 trial found all zumilokibart doses beat placebo on the week-16 EASI-75 endpoint, and the mid-dose regimen was selected for Phase 3 development.

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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.

All Blacks captain Savea plans shoulder surgery — Sep 21, 2026All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will undergo shoulder surgery after dislocating his shoulder in the South Africa series, ruling him out of next month’s Bledisloe Cup tests and making a return in 2026 unlikely for the Nations Championship, with recovery expected to be around six months. He joins a casualty list that includes Luke Jacobson and Caleb Clarke, while several other teammates are anticipated back within weeks, highlighting a tumultuous period for New Zealand Rugby ahead of the Wallabies clashes and year-end fixtures.

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Chris Dalton Savea's shoulder injury is a real setback with the Bledisloe tests so close and the team already short on key players.

Raiders Sign Michael Mayer to $45M Extension — Sep 12, 2026The Las Vegas Raiders have extended tight end Michael Mayer for three years at $45 million with $30 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid at the position and setting him up for expanded duties as Brock Bowers deals with a knee issue that will sideline him early. The move comes alongside ongoing concerns about Bowers’ durability, with Mayer expected to step in for Week 1 and serve as a key security blanket for the Raiders’ developing offense.

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Maya Lindstrom Mayer's extension looks like solid insurance with Bowers banged up, but 30 million guaranteed feels steep for a backup role.

Lundbeck Reportedly Explores Xeris AcquisitionBusiness — Sep 29, 2026Lundbeck is exploring a possible acquisition of Xeris Biopharma, but the companies have not announced a deal and Xeris says it is not for sale. Xeris, which sells treatments for endocrine and rare diseases and is developing a once-weekly hypothyroidism injection, reported about $92 million in quarterly revenue and an unexpected loss.

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Brock Bowers Expected to Miss Games After Knee Surgery — Sep 9, 2026Raiders tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim and is expected to miss one or two games to start the season, including Week 1 against the Dolphins, with Michael Mayer likely stepping in at tight end. His absence could stretch into Week 2 against the Chargers, leaving the Raiders without their top pass-catching weapon early in 2026.

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Tom Gallagher Bowers missing the opener hurts but a quick meniscus trim usually means a fast return, so Mayer has his chance to shine early.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Here’s Where The Battle For Election Integrity — After Weeks Of Setbacks — Is NowReporting — Jul 4, 2026The world's most prominent democratic republic celebrates its 250th anniversary Saturday, ending a week many election integrity advocates would rather forget.

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US COVID Cases March Higher, Hospitalizations up for Second Week In a RowReporting — Apr 13, 2021The United States reported an 8% rise in new cases of COVID-19 to 490,000 last week, the fourth week in a row that infections have increased, according to a Reuters analysis of state and county data. In the week ended…

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DAVID BLACKMON: Trump Ends Newsom’s Terrible Week By Killing His EV Mandate — Jun 14, 2025The week just passed was a rough one for California Governor Gavin Newsom. Early in the week, Newsom’s complete lack of leadership in his home state combined with a similar dereliction of duty by Los Angeles Mayor Karen…

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Trump to Announce Hong Kong Response This WeekReporting — May 27, 2020U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week. China’s…

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Jill Biden Guides POTUS Off Stage – Hours After He Asked Where Dead Congresswoman WasOpinion — Sep 28, 2022Wednesdays can be hard for everyone. It’s the middle of the week. And sometimes it’s hard to see the end of the tunnel. You feel tired and ready to be done with the week. Sometimes you want to take a nap in the middle…

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US Senate to Pause Trump Impeachment Trial at End of Week for SabbathReporting — Feb 7, 2021The U.S. Senate will pause former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial from Friday evening to Saturday evening this week to honor a request by a Trump attorney who observes the Jewish Sabbath, a spokesman for…

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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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STEVE MILLOY: President Trump Moves To End The War On Coal — Jun 15, 2025President Trump took two major steps this week to end the 14-year-old Democrat war against the coal industry and cheap electricity. Although greens have promised to sue, they are unlikely to succeed as the moves have…

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Biden to Visit Lake Tahoe After No Comment On Hawaii Fire Death TollReporting — Aug 15, 2023President Joe Biden is preparing to go away at the end of this week while he has yet to announce plans to visit Hawaii in the wake of the wildfires. A news release regarding Biden’s schedule for the upcoming week showed…

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