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Boston Dynamics names Prasad CEOBusiness — 2dEx-Amazon Alexa chief Rohit Prasad takes Boston Dynamics CEO role October 7 as Hyundai targets 30,000 humanoid robots a year and a 2028 Georgia Atlas deployment.

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Browns Rookie Denzel Boston Leads NFL in Yards Per Catch — 3dCleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston has made an immediate impact, leading rookies with 284 receiving yards and two touchdowns through four games while averaging 21.8 yards per catch. His big-play connection with quarterback Deshaun Watson has helped fuel the Browns’ strong start and made Boston one of the NFL’s most productive early-season rookies.

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Stützle's Three Points Lead Senators Past Bruins 4-1 — 2dTim Stützle scored two goals and an assist as Ottawa beat Boston 4-1 on Oct. 5, 2026, moving into sixth on the Senators’ all-time list with 413 points.

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Tom Gallagher Boston's power play staying scoreless all night made it tough for them to mount any real comeback.

Six Presumed Dead After Air Ambulance DisappearsWorld — 4dA Canadian air ambulance carrying four Canadians and two Bermudians disappeared over the Atlantic while flying from Bermuda to Boston, prompting a Coast Guard search near Nantucket. Crews found a debris field and continued searching for the six people aboard; air traffic recordings indicate the pilot reported electrical problems and declared an emergency before contact was lost.

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2-0 Bruins Visit Minnesota for Wild Home Opener — 5dMinnesota beat 2-0 Boston 4-1 in its home opener; Kaprizov scored twice and DiPietro made 26 saves in his first NHL start since 2022.

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Dana Whitfield Minnesota should use home ice and that Nashville win to test the Bruins backup goalie early.

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.

Pastrnak debuts as Bruins captain in NHL opener vs Rangers — Sep 27, 2026The Boston Bruins host the New York Rangers on opening night of the 2026–27 NHL season, with Boston favored after a stronger finish last season and New York looking to rebound. Previews highlight Boston’s revamped lineup and home advantage, while betting analyses differ on the matchup’s likely winner and scoring; a separate Canadiens–Maple Leafs preview is unrelated.

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Airlines Expand U.S. and International Flight RoutesBusiness — 6dDelta is expanding its European network for summer 2027 with new seasonal nonstop service from Detroit to Athens and Boston to Venice. The additions, alongside an earlier return for Detroit–Rome flights, will boost the airline’s transatlantic offerings from both hubs.

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Boston hotel rates swing from $166 in January to $458 in October — Sep 24, 2026Boston hotel rates swing from $166 in January to $458 in October, tying New York at a 64% spread in Engine's analysis of 50 U.S. markets.

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Tom Gallagher Phoenix in summer sounds worth it if the heat doesn't bother you and prices drop that low.

Virginia Tech rallies from eight-point deficit to beat Boston College 21-14 — Sep 26, 2026Jeffrey Overton Jr.'s 76-yard TD with 4:58 left lifted Virginia Tech from a 14-6 deficit to a 21-14 win over Boston College in a nor'easter, improving the Hokies to 4-0.

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Priya Raman Virginia Tech's late TD drive in that nor'easter shows they have the grit to stay unbeaten.

Parking QR-Code Scams Prompt Warnings Across CitiesPolitics — 3dAuthorities in Boston, Manhattan, Perth and Kinross, and Ann Arbor are warning of parking-payment scams using fraudulent texts or QR-code stickers that send drivers to fake websites to steal personal and financial information. Drivers should avoid suspicious links and QR codes and verify payment instructions through official city or parking-service channels.

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

Seattle Kraken Open 2026-27 Season 2-2Sports — 4dFantasy hockey managers entering the 2026 NHL season’s second week can target hot-starting Oilers winger Vasily Podkolzin and account for team schedules when streaming players; Boston faces Utah and Philadelphia, while six teams play only twice. Florida’s outlook has taken a major hit with Aleksander Barkov sidelined long term, and early breakouts such as Evan Bouchard’s opening-night hat trick are reminders that the first week can quickly upend draft expectations.

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Aliyah Boston Helps Team USA Claim Fifth Straight World Cup Title — Sep 18, 2026Aliyah Boston played a pivotal role for Team USA as they won the FIBA World Cup, posting strong two-way impact with 6.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and a high plus-minus while Coach Stephanie White lauded her growth and ability to stretch the floor. Her form helped the Fever secure a playoff spot, and both Boston and White stressed the potential for expanded, multi-faceted roles for Boston with Team USA and in the WNBA going forward.

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Boston Dynamics IPO Unlikely Before 2027, Executive Says — Sep 14, 2026A Hyundai executive said Boston Dynamics is unlikely to IPO by 2027 after a 528.4 billion won 2025 loss; analysts see 2029 or 2030 as likelier.

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Nicole Hardy Hyundai should focus on steady progress rather than rushing the company to market by 2029 or 2030.

Red Sox name rookie Tolle for Yankees opener — Sep 27, 2026The Red Sox will start rookie left-hander Payton Tolle against Cam Schlittler in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card series with the Yankees. Boston will turn to Sonny Gray for Game 2 and Ranger Suárez if a third game is needed.

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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.

Yankees Host Red Sox in Wild Card Rematch — Sep 25, 2026Boston’s four-game Fenway sweep of the Yankees sparked a 32-5 run and first 15-game streak since 1946; the Wild Card rematch starts Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

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Elena Vasquez Yankees should take this series at home despite Judge's status, their pitching depth looks stronger than Boston's right now.

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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Rays Take 2-0 ALDS Lead Over Yankees — Sep 30, 2026The Yankees advanced to face AL East champion Tampa Bay in a closely matched best-of-five Division Series after sweeping Boston, though the Rays won the regular-season series 7-6. New York’s strong pitching—including left-handers who could exploit Tampa Bay’s reported struggles against lefties—will be tested by a well-rounded Rays team featuring a potent offense and aggressive baserunning.

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Boston Legacy scores three late goals to beat Washington Spirit 3-0 — Sep 13, 2026Boston Legacy scored three times after the 80th minute to beat second-place Washington Spirit 3-0 on Sept. 13, with Amanda Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time.

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Dana Whitfield Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time shows real finishing quality. The Spirit defense just could not close out the match.

Boston College Linebacker Kahoun Taken by Ambulance After Collision — Sep 12, 2026Boston College linebacker Bodie Kahoun was carted off on a stretcher by ambulance after a helmet-first collision against Rutgers in the Red Bandanna game, with medical staff on the field and teammates nearby. He gave a thumbs-up as he departed, and both teams showed support as the incident paused play.

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Sam Okafor College football needs better rules on helmet to helmet contact to prevent these scares.

Story’s Three-Run Homer Lifts Red Sox Over Rangers — Sep 17, 2026Trevor Story delivered a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 4-3, completing a dramatic comeback and tightening Boston’s grip on a top wild-card spot. The loss dents Texas’s lead in the AL West and keeps the Rangers' postseason hopes in flux as Boston’s surge continues.

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Pitt Beats Virginia Tech, Loses Heintschel to ACL Injury — Sep 28, 2026Undefeated Virginia Tech hosts unbeaten Pittsburgh at Lane Stadium in a pivotal early ACC matchup, with coach James Franklin urging fans to create a loud home-field advantage as Pitt faces its first road game of the season. The Hokies arrive after a fourth-quarter comeback at Boston College, but will face a potent Panthers offense led by quarterback Mason Heintschel and a defense that has been especially tough against the run.

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Boston College, Rutgers Honor 9/11 Hero Crowther — Sep 11, 2026Boston College hosted Rutgers for its annual Red Bandanna Game on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring BC alumnus Welles Crowther, the firefighter who helped save multiple lives that day. Both teams wore commemorative uniforms—BC with 'FOR WELLES' and red bandanna motifs, Rutgers with 'Never Forget' and patriotic helmet accents—while Crowther’s family and his Presidential Medal of Freedom recognition were highlighted.

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Tom Gallagher His family must feel proud watching the Medal of Freedom get this kind of spotlight at the game.

Schlittler to Start Yankees’ Wild Card Opener — Sep 25, 2026Cam Schlittler capped a dominant season with a 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts, strengthening his Cy Young case and giving the Yankees a proven weapon against Boston after his eight scoreless innings in last year’s Wild Card series. New York is weighing his heavy workload as it sets its playoff rotation, while his shortened final start drew criticism from some fans who accused the team of protecting his ERA.

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