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California Voters Face 2026 State, Local Races — 1dDemocrat Xavier Becerra is favored to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor, while Republican Steve Hilton says the race is winnable despite the state’s deep Democratic advantage and the uphill challenge facing his campaign.

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Apple Names Steve Smith M&A Chief in Latest Shake-Up Under Ternus — 5dApple returned M&A to finance for the first time since 2019, naming Steve Smith to replace Perica; Perica, a 2024 OpenAI ChatGPT deal figure, shifts fully under Cue.

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Steve Martin, Bluegrass Stars Recast ‘Old Town Road’ — 5dSteve Martin and Alison Brown have reworked Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” as a banjo-led bluegrass song, with new humorous lyrics by Martin. Bluegrass veterans Del McCoury and Dan Tyminski join the collaboration, which swaps the original’s country-trap production for acoustic strings.

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Steve ferries an iguana back after spotting it swimming four miles off Key West — Oct 6, 2026Steve found an iguana swimming four miles off Key West, helped it onto his kayak cooler, and rode toward shore until it slipped off near the mangroves and swam in on its own. He posted the clip Oct. 18, 2017.

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Journey Drummer Hospitalized During Tulsa Concert — 4dJourney drummer Deen Castronovo was taken to a hospital after a medical emergency on stage at the Tulsa concert shortly after the second song; Steve Toomey filled in as the show continued.

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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.

Nelson Expected to Start for Syracuse at VirginiaSports — 3dSyracuse is expected to start Malachi Nelson at quarterback against Virginia after Amari Odom was listed as doubtful with shoulder soreness and Steve Angeli was ruled out. Nelson, a former highly rated recruit who transferred to Syracuse this offseason, will make his first start for the Orange.

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Sarkisian Keeps Texas Play-Calling, Special Teams Roles — 2dTexas lost 27-24 to Oklahoma after offensive mistakes and another costly special-teams failure, intensifying scrutiny of Steve Sarkisian’s play-calling and special-teams coaching. Sarkisian rejected the idea of changing either role, while acknowledging the team must improve and expressing confidence it can address its problems.

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Steve Gleason reflects on ALS fight at Superdome 20 years after blocked punt — Oct 5, 2026Steve Gleason’s 2006 blocked punt in the Saints’ first Superdome game after Hurricane Katrina became a symbol of hope for New Orleans and helped bring him a platform to advocate for people with ALS. As the team marks the play’s 20th anniversary, Gleason—diagnosed with ALS in 2011—reflects on his ongoing fight, his work through Team Gleason and the meaning he continues to find in life.

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Dana Whitfield Seeing him still push forward with Team Gleason after all these years makes his story stand out as one of real purpose beyond the field.

FCC Weighs AI Political Robocalls Ahead of MidtermsPolitics — 6dThe FCC fined Steve Kramer $6M for 2024 Biden deepfake robocalls telling NH voters not to vote. It now weighs a Club for Growth waiver for unsolicited AI political cellphone calls before Nov. 3.

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Luftgekühlt 12 plans 350-car Porsche showcaseAuto — 4dLuftgekühlt 12 brings its air-cooled Porsche showcase to Fayetteville’s Town at Trilith, featuring about 350 enthusiast cars and displays celebrating Porsche racing history. Highlights include five Porsche 935s marking the model’s 50th anniversary and a 1970 Porsche connected to Steve McQueen’s film “Le Mans.”

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Steve Kazee Defends Jenna Dewan Amid DWTS Criticism — Sep 30, 2026Jenna Dewan has faced criticism on Dancing With the Stars over her previous dance experience, and her fiancé Steve Kazee praised her hard work and persistence amid the backlash. Dewan says judges may hold her to a higher standard, but she is enjoying the experience and focusing on improving rather than the scores.

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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.

Nevada Coach Steve Alford Plans Retirement After 2026-27 — Sep 24, 2026Steve Alford will retire after the 2026-27 season at Nevada, ending a 36-year career with a 724-386 record that ranks 10th among active Division I coaches.

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Maya Lindstrom Moving through six programs and still hitting those win totals takes consistency most coaches never reach.

Saints plan 20-year post-Katrina Superdome celebration — Oct 3, 2026The New Orleans Saints are marking the 20th anniversary of their post-Hurricane Katrina return to the Superdome with a celebration during Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. The events honor the 2006 “Domecoming,” including Steve Gleason and Curtis Deloatch, and feature New Orleans musicians and a special halftime show.

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Steve Belichick Resigns as UNC Coordinator After Investigation — Sep 17, 2026Steve Belichick resigns as UNC defensive coordinator effective Oct. 27; university probe found isolated disregard for Carolina values, Stoyer said.

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Marcus Bell Stepping down over even one lapse in values keeps the program from looking like it tolerates shortcuts.

Reports: Analysts Compare Purdy to Brady, Young — Oct 3, 2026Brock Purdy has led the 49ers to a 3-0 start with 789 passing yards and nine touchdowns through three games, drawing praise as he produces despite questions about the team’s supporting cast. Analyst Dan Orlovsky compared his play to Tom Brady’s Patriots peak, while former players T.J. Ward and James Jones said Purdy’s passing, running and ability to elevate teammates recall 49ers great Steve Young.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Jonathan Karl, Scalise Spar Over Media Ban — Sep 20, 2026House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) defended President Donald Trump’s ban on three news organizations from the White House, which led to a war of words with ABC’s Jonathan… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Tom Gallagher Both men came off looking defensive in that exchange instead of addressing the actual issues.

Clippers name LA attorney John Gibson interim CEO amid Ballmer ban — Sep 21, 2026Clippers named attorney John S. Gibson interim CEO on Sept. 21, 2026, as Steve Ballmer serves a one-year NBA ban after a $30 million fine and five forfeited first-round picks.

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Priya Raman This interim CEO pick looks like a practical step for the Clippers while Ballmer sits out.

Kushner, Witkoff Accused of ‘Total Malpractice’ in Iran Talks — Sep 15, 2026U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have been accused of “total malpractice” regarding their handling of talks with Iran. A former White House official accused the pair, s… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Maya Lindstrom These talks were already fragile and poor handling by unqualified envoys only makes reaching any agreement harder.

UNC GM Lombardi Resigns Amid Football InvestigationSports — Sep 23, 2026North Carolina’s offense has struggled, with quarterback Billy Edwards near the bottom of ACC passing rankings and the line giving up frequent sacks, though the Tar Heels have a productive group of running backs. The program is also navigating upheaval after General Manager Michael Lombardi and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigned; details of a university investigation have not been released, and one account argues Lombardi’s departure could benefit the team.

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College Basketball Teams Post Exhibition Wins, Preview SeasonSports — 3dFGCU enters the season with its tallest roster ever, while UConn begins exhibition play with Sarah Strong taking a larger leadership role after Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd departed for the WNBA. In preseason games, Virginia beat Richmond 96-53 after a decisive run, while UNC rallied past USC 88-70 behind Jarin Stevenson’s 25 points and 10 rebounds.

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UNC tops USC 88-70 in Malone exhibition debutSports — 3dNorth Carolina opened Michael Malone’s basketball era with an 88-70 exhibition win over USC, with Jarin Stevenson and freshman Maximo Adams standing out. Guard Isaiah Denis, who chose to return to UNC, scored a career-high 14 points off the bench and said Malone’s staff helped him feel comfortable and earn an opportunity.

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School Staff Face Indictments in Ohio, VirginiaPolitics — 6dIn Cincinnati, assistant principal Steven Barton faces additional sexual-battery and grooming charges tied to four more students, on top of charges involving a 16-year-old; prosecutors allege he used his school position to access and exploit students. In Virginia’s Albemarle County, former school employee Michael Swiney faces nine additional sexual-abuse charges after three more children came forward, while three current or former district administrators were indicted separately over alleged failures to report suspected child abuse.

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Obama to rally with El-Sayed at Detroit campaign event — Oct 5, 2026Obama hits Detroit with El-Sayed and Benson on Oct. 24 as Michigan early voting opens, after El-Sayed's sub-one-point primary win over Stevens.

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Derek Foss Benson might benefit from the extra attention but she still needs to show she can win on her own.

Silver Alerts span Utah, Wisconsin, TexasWorld — Oct 6, 2026Silver Alerts are active for Brandon Hope, 61, missing from Spring City, Utah, since Sept. 30, and 79-year-old Steven Kolubako, missing in Wausau, Wisconsin, with dementia and other medical concerns. Beaumont police found 76-year-old Arvesta Hadnot and discontinued his alert.

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