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İzmir Mayor Joins AKP, Shifting Mayoral Control — 1dIzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay joined Erdoğan’s AKP on Oct. 7, 2026, giving the ruling party the mayoralty of Turkey’s third-largest city, a seat it had never won at the ballot box.

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Jack in the Box disables San Diego anti-loitering sprinklersLifestyle — 2dJack in the Box disabled an anti-loitering system at its downtown San Diego restaurant after sprinklers soaked customers and passersby while a recording told people to leave or make a purchase. The company said the recording was unauthorized and the sprinklers were part of a cleaning system; customers and homeless advocates are calling for an apology and greater corporate accountability.

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Billy Joel unveils massive box set for Turnstiles 50th anniversary — Sep 29, 2026

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Derek Foss I bought the original album years ago and this release might finally include the demos I have always wanted to hear.

NFL Rescinds Juszczyk’s $14,926 Celebration Fine — 3dThe NFL rescinded San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk’s $14,926 fine after determining his touchdown celebration mimicked drinking a juice box, not a beer, as he had argued. The original penalty drew criticism, including claims of hypocrisy given the league’s beer sponsorships.

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Archaeologists Remove Seven Coffins at North Dakota Governor’s ResidenceScience — 3dArchaeologists removed seven coffins containing human remains and an unidentified wooden box from grounds near North Dakota’s governor’s residence, the site of Bismarck’s first cemetery. Researchers will catalog the finds through early 2027, with reburial expected at a local cemetery; DNA testing is not planned.

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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.

Ortiz, Malignaggi Set Bare-Knuckle Fight — 6dPaulie 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.

Tony Ferguson Retains Misfits Boxing Title With Second-Round TKO — Sep 27, 2026Tony Ferguson retained his Misfits Boxing title with a TKO of Mahmood Sebie at 0:42 of Round 2 in Miami on Sept. 27, 2026, moving to 3-0.

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Derek Foss McBroom's challenge sounds like the next logical step but Ferguson is on a roll here.

Toll House Plans First Advent Calendar Since 1938Lifestyle — 3dNestlé Toll House is introducing its first 12-day Advent calendar, a house-shaped box with cookie dough and baking morsels, including new snowflake-shaped morsels and snowflake sugar-cookie dough. The $29.99 calendar will be sold online in limited releases on October 9, November 6 and December 4.

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How to lift a heavy box safelyLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For anyone moving a full carton who wants a steady back and a clean set-down at the end.

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Marcus Bell The knee bend and keeping the load close really does keep your back from aching later on.

Central Asia wins 154 medals at Asian GamesSports — 5dThe Nagoya Asian Games showcased standout performances, with Uzbekistan placing fifth on 70 medals, Kazakhstan finishing eighth with 84 and Tajikistan setting a national record with 16. India’s memorable moments included golds in women’s relay, boxing, shooting and hockey, while the 43-sport competition brought athletes from 45 countries and regions together.

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UPS secures exclusive TikTok Shop returns deal at 10,000 locations — Sep 29, 2026UPS won exclusive no-box TikTok Shop returns at nearly 10,000 Ulta, Staples, and UPS sites after U.S. retail returns hit about $850 billion in 2025.

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Dana Whitfield UPS landing the exclusive deal makes sense when returns are already costing retailers hundreds of billions each year.

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

Woman Finds Strange Box Outside Her Apartment With An Entire Family Inside — Sep 9, 2026A North Carolina rescuer found a box with a mother cat and kittens left at her home and arranged their care through local groups.

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Tom Gallagher At least the cats ended up with groups that can foster them instead of being left to fend for themselves on the street.

Secret Service Drones Operate Near Trump’s Planned Port — Sep 23, 2026Secret Service already flies surveillance drones from four gray boxes on a Treasury building near the White House as Trump pushes a ballroom drone port.

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Marcus Bell Trump's ballroom drone port idea could help organize things better instead of relying on scattered setups.

Black box data shows Amazon cargo pilots tried to abort landing before crash — Sep 9, 2026

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Chris Dalton The black box data might point to a mechanical issue that overrode their last minute go around attempt.

Hartford Woman Charged in Husband’s Killing — Sep 24, 2026Christine Clark, 43, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of her husband, James, at their Hartford, New York, home. Court documents allege she attacked him with a box cutter and coffee mug and tried to clean up evidence; she is being held without bail as the investigation continues.

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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.

Influencers from 14 countries draw Xinjiang routes from mystery boxes — Sep 17, 2026More than 20 Chinese and foreign influencers from 14 countries gathered in Tacheng, Xinjiang, for a seven-day autumn media tour themed 'A Tribute to the Land,' with routes chosen via mystery boxes and content creation spanning short videos, photo essays, and live streams. The event highlights Tacheng’s ethnic diversity and landscapes, featuring processional performances and immersive field experiences for audiences at home and abroad.

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US Counties Set Early Voting Dates, SitesPolitics — Sep 28, 2026Early voting options for the Nov. 3 elections vary by location: Ohio voting starts Oct. 6, Nevada County’s begins Oct. 5, Ascension Parish’s runs Oct. 20–27, and Tulsa County’s takes place Oct. 28–31; Chicago also opens two Loop voting sites. Officials are offering in-person and, in some areas, mail or drop-box options, with schedules and locations set by local election offices.

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Box Office: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Aims to Dethrone ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ With $40 Million Debut — Sep 9, 2026

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Elena Vasquez A sequel this late could draw fans but Spider-Man has way more built-in audience right now.

Sports roundups span historic milestones, recent results — Sep 23, 2026Sports retrospectives highlight milestones across baseball, football, basketball, boxing and Formula 1, while recent coverage reports Eastern Washington’s 50-35 win over Northern Arizona and Linfield women’s soccer’s best start. Creighton volleyball was also picked as the unanimous favorite to win the BIG EAST.

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Weekend Sports Results Span High School, BoxingSports — Sep 12, 2026Local education and crime updates: A Brooke County principal faces new wiretap charges with bond set at $200,000, and the Brooke High School contract was terminated following the hearing, while a Steubenville senior housing project was halted after human remains were found. In sports, BYU aims to adapt after Sione Moa's absence, while UFC and boxing events reported notable knockouts and sizeable live gates.

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Five Classic Hits Endure Across Six Decades — Sep 24, 2026Retrospectives revisit enduring pop hits including the Association’s chart-topping “Cherish,” the Box Tops’ “The Letter,” Stealers Wheel’s “Stuck in the Middle with You,” and Joe Cocker’s celebrated version of “You Are So Beautiful.” They also trace the Beatles’ “Something” from George Harrison’s uncertain demo to a beloved song on Abbey Road, highlighting the varied stories and lasting appeal behind classic recordings.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets Domestic Box-Office Record — Sep 16, 2026Spider-Man: Brand New Day hit $936.77 million domestically after 47 days to pass Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Tom Rothman said yes to another film.

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Marcus Bell Tom Rothman approving another film right after this record feels like the right call given the numbers.

Sports Roundup Spans Football, Baseball, MotorsportsSports — Sep 15, 2026A multi-sport digest highlights historic and recent results across tennis, football, boxing, sailing, baseball, and college athletics, from the Cincinnati Open’s long-running status and classic NFL milestones to notable coaching moves and a new IndyCar signing. It also notes local prep coverage and WVU athletics updates.

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Pair Sentenced in 11-State $362K Walmart Theft — Sep 17, 2026Two men, Anthony Belser and George Mayo, were sentenced to 25 and 40 years respectively for a $362,844 Walmart theft scheme spanning 11 states over 10 months, with investigators noting a consistent method of hiding merchandise inside larger items and later transferring it into emptied boxes. Prosecutors said the case relied on a Georgia-led investigation and charged both with RICO-related counts related to organized retail theft.

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