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Suns’ Bridges Exits Bulls Game With Ankle Injury — 1dPhoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges left Wednesday’s preseason loss to the Chicago Bulls with a right ankle injury after colliding with players while pursuing a loose ball. Coach Jordan Ott said Bridges seemed to be in a good place and could potentially play Saturday, while Jordan Goodwin is prepared to fill in at point guard if needed.

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Bull elk shatters car windows during fall rut in Colorado and Canada — Sep 30, 2026A bull elk known locally as “Crash” or “Smash” rammed a Honda and shattered its rear window near a golf course in Estes Park, Colorado, during mating season. The incident highlights the risks of approaching elk during the rut, when bulls can act aggressively while competing for mates.

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Massive Elk Smashes Car Window in Viral Colorado Encounter — Oct 1, 2026A massive bull elk in Estes Park, Colorado, gave a parked Honda an unexpected makeover when it used its antlers to smash through one of the vehicle's windows. Video of the encounte… — by Andrew Powell

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Tom Gallagher That elk probably saw its reflection in the window and thought it was another bull. They get territorial fast around Estes Park.

Ex-orphan Chaimu brings newborn Comet back to Ithumba stockades at dawn — 5dAt dawn, ex-orphan Chaimu brought newborn daughter Comet to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust keepers at Ithumba. Comet is the 95th known calf born to an ex-orphan; bull Chapa was her first.

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Hadjar Returns for Red Bull at Azerbaijan GP — Sep 21, 2026Red Bull confirms Isack Hadjar is cleared to return for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after recovering from a wrist injury, rejoining Max Verstappen at the Baku City Circuit. Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls after substituting for three races, while Yuki Tsunoda resumes his reserve role, and the team thanks Lawson for his contributions during Hadjar's absence.

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Jared Kim Tsunoda returning to reserve feels like the right call but it leaves him waiting longer for a proper shot.

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.

Verstappen Wins Rain-Hit Bahrain Grand Prix — Sep 30, 2026Kimi Antonelli praised Max Verstappen’s exceptional race vision, saying the Red Bull driver quickly reads situations and finds openings to overtake. Antonelli also highlighted Verstappen’s ability to find extra pace when it matters, even when the car or weekend initially appears uncompetitive.

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Red Bulls End Derby Drought, Beat NYCFC 1-0 — Sep 19, 202618-year-old Julian Hall scored in the 57th minute off a James Sands backpass error as the Red Bulls beat NYCFC 1-0 a day after his first USMNT call-up.

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Priya Raman NYCFC needs to find some finishing if they want any shot at the postseason.

Taj Gibson Retires, Joins Bulls Coaching Staff — Sep 14, 2026At 41, after a trade to New Orleans, Taj Gibson retired rather than play an 18th season—he was the 35th NBA player to appear in his 40s—and joins the Bulls as an assistant under Splitter.

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Priya Raman Taj Gibson always brought solid defense and leadership, so having him coach the Bulls should help the young guys a lot.

Kroger Ends Red Bull Sales Nationwide While Scaling Back Boar’s Head at Some Stores — Sep 16, 2026Kroger has pulled Red Bull from shelves nationwide and has reduced Boar's Head deli products as grocery prices rise and supplier negotiations intensify. CEO Greg Foran has pledged to push back on inflation-driven price increases and to lean into value offerings to keep prices down for shoppers.

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Donkor’s 89th-Minute Goal Ends Red Bulls’ Six-Game Winless Streak — Sep 13, 2026Ronald Donkor scored in the 89th minute to lift the New York Red Bulls to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew, snapping a six-game winless run as Ethan Horvath delivered another shutout; Harper and Nealis provided the assists that set up the late strike, pushing New York toward playoff contention. Columbus struggled to score, extending their slump as the Red Bulls moved into a more favorable position in the Eastern Conference.

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Derek Foss Donkor's late strike shows the Red Bulls still have fight left in them for the playoffs.

USF Opens Hartline Era With 19-9 Win — Sep 12, 2026The USF Bulls beat FIU 19-9 in the 2026 season opener at Raymond James Stadium, highlighted by a defensive performance that forced three turnovers. A crowd of 41,847, including more than 9,500 students, celebrated the Bulls' first win of coach Brian Hartline's tenure.

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Tom Gallagher Hartline gets his first win and the crowd really showed up with over 9500 students.

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

Bargiel Completes First Oxygen-Free Nanga Parbat Ski Descent — Sep 17, 2026Northwest hikers enjoy clear skies and alpine trails as shifting winds clear smoke in the North Cascades, while Nederland’s Downtown Development Authority reshapes leadership and weighs dissolving the agency amid a broader downtown revitalization push. In the region, Ridgefield Theater Barn launches its 2026-27 season with local actors, and Red Bull shares footage of Andrzej Bargiel’s unprecedented continuous ski descent of Nanga Parbat.

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Norris Takes Pole for Madrid Grand Prix — Sep 11, 2026George Russell topped FP1 on the new Madring circuit in Madrid, with Mercedes locking out a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of Kimi Antonelli as teams began to learn the track. The session saw traffic and near-incident drama, including penalties for Sergio Perez and various drivers complaining about others hindering laps while Ferrari and Red Bull traded positions near the front.

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Cardinals Beat White Sox 3-1 in Series Finale — Sep 10, 2026The Chicago White Sox look to avoid a series sweep at Rate Field as Hagen Smith makes his first MLB start in a bullpen-style assignment against the Pirates, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. CT. Smith, a 23-year-old left-hander, has impressed in relief with a 0.56 ERA over 16 innings and 23 strikeouts, and will be limited by pitch count as Jared Jones starts for Pittsburgh.

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Brewers Near Division Clinch Entering Pirates Series — Sep 14, 2026"The Milwaukee Brewers, leading the NL Central late in the season, travel to Pittsburgh for a pivotal three-game series as they push to clinch the division and seek the top NL seed, powered by ace Jacob Misiorowski who has been dominant this year. The Pirates, with slim playoff chances and a bullpen-by-committee approach, look to finish strong as scheduling uncertainties loom and the Brewers’ recent form raises the stakes for the playoff race."

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Priya Raman Brewers pushing for the top seed makes this matchup bigger than a normal division game.

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.

Amaze Holdings, a $5M market cap firm, signs deal to acquire BullionFX — Sep 29, 2026A $5M-market-cap Amaze Holdings signed a binding LOI to acquire BullionFX assets for ~$155-160M in stock; AMZE fell 41.12% to a 52-week low of $0.07.

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Tom Gallagher BullionFX must be a small operation itself if this deal makes sense for Amaze Holdings.

Anthony Edwards calls bulldog Ant Jr. his favorite person and brings him to practice — Sep 28, 2026In a 2023 GQ video the Timberwolves guard named his two-year-old English bulldog Ant Jr. his top non-basketball essential, shared old chest-nap habits, and later brought the dog to team practice.

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Israeli Bulldozers Uproot Olive Trees Near Ramallah Before October Harvest — Sep 23, 2026"They are uprooting, and we will plant again with the help of God," a Deir Nidham farmer said after bulldozers cleared nearly nine acres of olive trees days before harvest.

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Nicole Hardy The farmer's plan to replant shows determination, but losing established trees sets them back years.

Yankees Reinstate Clarke Schmidt After Tommy John Surgery — Sep 13, 2026The Yankees plan to activate Clarke Schmidt off the 60-day injured list and use him in relief down the stretch as he returns from Tommy John surgery and an internal brace; executives anticipate him contributing out of the bullpen in October with an eye toward a longer-term role in 2027. The activation involves roster moves to clear space and underscores the team’s bullpen reshaping as Schmidt rebuilds his form, with velocity in line with pre-injury and late-season competition for spots among solid pen options.

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Mets' Williams Expected Back This Weekend — Sep 14, 2026The Mets are counting on the return of closer Devin Williams from a right shoulder strain as they push to finish the season with a healthier bullpen, while also hoping to assess him without a rehab assignment in the final weeks. Williams’ return would reinforce a reshaped bullpen led by Kodai Senga, with the team already out of postseason contention and seeking a productive finish to the year.

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Cubs Reinstate Cabrera from IL to Bolster Bullpen, Thornton Placed on List — Sep 12, 2026The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list and moved Trent Thornton to the 15-day IL with a left ankle sprain, moving Cabrera to the bullpen for the rest of the season and potentially postseason help. Cabrera, who has a 5.68 ERA across 76 innings this year and has battled multiple injuries, will be used in low-leverage relief as the Cubs continue to manage a pitching-strapped roster.

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Sam Okafor Cabrera's numbers this year don't inspire much but a new arm in the bullpen might ease some late-season pressure.

Spain Eviction-Crisis Figure Maricarmen Abascal Dies — 2dMaricarmen Abascal, 87, died after being hospitalized following her eviction from the Madrid home where she had lived for more than 70 years; her case fueled nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis and a political crisis that led Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call an early election. The crisis continues to play out in threatened evictions in Barcelona and protests in Madrid, where police used rubber bullets to keep far-right demonstrators from reaching a housing activist camp.

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Lawsuit Alleges Colorado District Failed to Stop Antisemitic Bullying of Student — 1hA lawsuit against a school district in Colorado claims the district has violated legal obligations by repeatedly failing to address and fix the "hostile environment for Jewish students" it has fostered.

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Jared Kim This case shows why districts need clearer rules and quicker action when students report targeted mistreatment.

Lefty School District Sat On Its Hands As Jewish Middle Schooler Was Bullied And Strangled, Lawsuit Alleges — 2hA lawsuit against a school district in Colorado claims the district has violated legal obligations by repeatedly failing to address and fix the "hostile environment for Jewish students" it has fostered.

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