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Three arrested after newborn found alive in Savannah trash can — 1dNewborn found alive in a trash can near Savannah’s Quality Inn at 2:45 a.m. Oct. 10, 2026; three arrested, infant placed with Georgia DFCS.

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Dolly Parton's Nephew Calls Estate Threat Claims Misleading — 1dShe's Alive LLC secured a restraining order against Dolly Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver over alleged threats citing weapons; the hearing is Oct. 20, 2026.

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Why a climber feels most alive mid-pitch, not at the summit — 2dPager studies found people report more flow during structured work than unstructured leisure—yet still say they would rather be elsewhere.

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Maya Lindstrom The pager findings ring true for me since meetings pull me into flow but I still daydream about quitting for unstructured days off.

America Plans To Conquer The Moon Again. Here’s What It Will Take To Stay — 3dPresident Donald Trump's ambition to establish a permanent American presence on the moon faces a costly challenge: figuring out how to keep astronauts alive, powered and supplied hundreds of thousands of miles from Earth.

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Ranked LSU, Mississippi State Set for SEC Clash — 1dNo. 22 LSU, coming off a narrow overtime loss to Kentucky, hosts No. 16 Mississippi State in a pivotal SEC matchup, with both teams seeking to keep their postseason hopes alive. LSU’s defense is under scrutiny after allowing Kentucky to sustain drives and make big plays, while Mississippi State’s availability—especially quarterback Kamario Taylor’s—remains uncertain.

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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.

Missing Women Found Dead, Alive; Palmdale Search ContinuesWorld — 6dAuthorities are seeking an at-risk 35-year-old woman last seen in Palmdale, while an elderly woman missing from Brocklehurst was found dead after an overnight search. In Northern California, a missing 72-year-old hiker was found alive after falling down a steep embankment and spending days injured in the wilderness; she was airlifted for treatment.

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High School Teams Keep Playoff, Title Hopes AliveSports — 6dCanyon kept its flag-football playoff hopes alive with a comeback win, PCM clinched a football playoff berth, and Farmington and West Mesa are set to meet in a key postseason-push matchup. In girls’ golf, Bret Harte beat River Islands to stay within two points of league leader Linden with one match remaining.

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Orioles cut mascot jobs in private payroll reset — 5dBaltimore ends the dedicated Mr. Splash role and lays off the Oriole Bird performer in a business-side reshaping after a 79-win year, drawing sharp fan pushback while the club keeps the Bird Bath alive.

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Jared Kim After a 79-win season this feels like the wrong place to cut costs when the Bird and Mr. Splash helped keep families coming.

Longstanding U.S. Venues Keep Local Traditions AliveLifestyle — 5dBowling alleys across the country are preserving distinct local traditions, from a retro 32-lane Virginia venue and a family-run 44-lane Louisiana center to Boerne’s historic nine-pin club. The Boerne Turnverein has recently become smoke-free, a change welcomed by some locals.

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Guardians Beat White Sox, Advance to ALCS — 6dFoster Griffin struck out seven over 2⅔ innings in his postseason debut, helping the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-3 in ALDS Game 3 and avoid elimination. His relief performance set a Cleveland postseason record for strikeouts by a reliever and kept the series alive.

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Inter Miami Beats D.C. United 4-0 — 5dInter Miami hosts D.C. United on Oct. 10, with Lionel Messi back on club duty as Miami looks to snap a five-game league winless streak and strengthen its playoff position. D.C., 11th in the East, needs points to keep its postseason hopes alive; the match streams on Apple TV.

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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.

Gasser, Buehler Set for NLDS Game 4 — 6dThe Brewers will start left-hander Robert Gasser in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Padres, hoping to keep their season alive after a record-tying 12th straight road playoff loss. Gasser was strong late in the regular season, but Milwaukee may rely heavily on its bullpen.

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Oregon Sends Three Doubles Teams to ITA Round of 16Sports — 6dOregon women’s tennis advanced three doubles teams to the ITA Northwest Regionals’ Round of 16 and five players to the singles Round of 32, with all eight Ducks still alive in at least one draw. The team opened the tournament unbeaten on Thursday and continued its strong run Friday at Stanford.

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Injured Aaron Judge Misses Yankees’ ALDS — 6dThe Yankees are trying to stay alive in the ALDS without Aaron Judge, sidelined by a calf strain; GM Brian Cashman said Judge was not physically able to make the roster. His latest absence renews concerns about his injury history and future workload, while a possible late-series roster workaround remains speculative and would depend on his health.

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Tennessee Postpones Pike Execution After Failed Attempt — Oct 1, 2026Christa Pike remains alive in critical condition after Tennessee gave her two full doses of pentobarbital and failed to execute her on Sept. 30.

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

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” — Gilda Radner, Comedian, 1946–1989 — Sep 30, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Tatis Homer Ties Padres-Brewers NLDS GameSports — Oct 6, 2026After struggling through the first three games of the NLDS, Fernando Tatis Jr. provided a timely spark for the Padres, hitting a 429-foot solo homer in Game 4 to tie the score as San Diego fought to stay alive against Milwaukee. The team entered the game trailing 2-1 and needing a win to force a deciding Game 5.

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Judge Keeps $1.8 Billion Fund Lawsuit Alive — Sep 18, 2026Judge Leonie Brinkema said legal issues over a $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund are still 'alive and kicking' after DOJ said the fund was rescinded.

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Dana Whitfield It's about time someone pushed back on the DOJ's claim that they can just make this disappear without court review.

Celine Dion Performs Paris Fashion Week Runway Finale — Sep 28, 2026Céline Dion closed L'Oréal Paris's September 28, 2026, Paris Fashion Week show by performing 'I'm Alive' on the runway before the Eiffel Tower in a black gown.

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Maya Lindstrom L'Oreal picked a strong performer to end their fashion week event this year.

Braves Even NLDS; White Sox, Rays Take Leads — Sep 30, 2026The Braves face a win-or-go-home Game 3 against the Phillies, opening with left-hander Ray Kerr before turning to Grant Holmes in an effort to contain Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. Atlanta will also need to generate offense against Aaron Nola to keep its season alive.

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Yankees Sweep Red Sox to Advance — Sep 29, 2026The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three AL Wild Card series with a 9-0 Game 1 win over the Red Sox, powered by Cam Schlittler’s 10 strikeouts and Ben Rice’s grand slam. Boston must win Game 2 to stay alive, with Sonny Gray set to face Max Fried; Roman Anthony is out of the lineup after aggravating his wrist injury.

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Sheriff and FBI Assess New Possible Ransom Note in Guthrie Case — Sep 27, 2026Nancy Guthrie remains missing as investigators assess the credibility of a reported bitcoin ransom demand claiming she is alive in Mexico; the claim was publicized by an online commentator and has not been verified by authorities. Separately, a retired FBI agent said Savannah Guthrie’s earlier Today show segment filmed in Tucson could have helped someone identify an opportunity to abduct her, but that remains a theory, while the broader investigation continues.

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Columbus Crew Tops CF Montreal 2-0 to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive — Sep 20, 2026Mo Farsi scored in his hometown and Brais Mendez hit a 30-yard free kick as Columbus beat Montreal 2-0, the Crew's first road win since April 4.

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Nicole Hardy Farsi netting in his own city felt like the right spark for a team still chasing the postseason.

Orioles Rally in Ninth but Fall to Brewers 6-5 in Extras — Sep 19, 2026The Orioles’ late-season push remains hampered by a flawed roster, flawed fundamentals, and costly misplays from Rece Hinds, as the team’s depth and decision-making are repeatedly scrutinized while the bullpen keeps them in games only to see late leads slip in extra innings against Milwaukee. With elimination looming, Baltimore fights to stay alive in the wild-card race, but continued offensive droughts and baserunning errors highlight a rebuilding process under fire from fans and critics alike.

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Elena Vasquez Our bullpen keeps fighting to hold leads but the lack of depth and those late extra inning mistakes are killing our wild card hopes.