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R&B Star Freddie Jackson Dies at 69 — Oct 6, 2026Freddie Jackson died Oct. 5, 2026; his family called him a "kind, generous soul." No cause given. Outlets split on whether he was 69 or 70.

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Freeman Homers Amid Boos, Dodgers Lead Series 2-1 — Oct 7, 2026Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers’ 3-1 win over Atlanta, putting Los Angeles ahead 2-1 in the NLDS and one victory from advancing. Booed in his postseason return to the Braves, Freeman said he expected the reaction and still holds affection for the team and its fans.

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Falcons, Ravens Set for Sunday Night FootballSports — Oct 6, 2026Atlanta’s prime-time game against Baltimore will feature a free Falcons fan tailgate and march, followed by a matchup shaped by the Ravens’ uncertainty over Lamar Jackson’s injured ankle and the Falcons’ recent offensive surge. The game-day festivities also include stadium fan activations and a planned Freddie Falcon highline stunt.

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Police Search Missing Elderly Men in Three CitiesWorld — Oct 6, 2026Police are seeking public help to find three older men: 71-year-old Pedro Padilla-Castillo in Tucson, 74-year-old Freddie Hatfield in Grover Beach, and a 78-year-old man in Virginia Beach. Authorities say Hatfield has medical conditions and may become disoriented, while the Virginia Beach man is considered critically missing.

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Freddy Brazier Hospitalised After Bulldog Attack — Jul 21, 2026Freddy Brazier, son of Jade Goody, was rushed to hospital with bite injuries after his bulldog Pablo attacked him at his grandmother’s London home, requiring stitches. Jackiey Budden reportedly tried to pull the dog away and was injured in the incident, while a spokesman said Freddy is being treated and updates will follow.

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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.

Pulte orders Fannie, Freddie to open VantageScore to all lenders, citing FICO dominance — Sep 4, 2026FHFA Director Bill Pulte directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to allow all lenders to use VantageScore 4.0, expanding its adoption and challenging FICO's long-held mortgage credit scoring monopoly. The move follows a successful initial rollout with 50 lenders and mirrors Trump administration goals to boost competition and reduce costs for homebuyers.

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Nicole Hardy I'll believe costs go down when I see it on my closing statement, not before. Lenders will find new fees regardless.

Freddy Peralta leads Rays past Mets, series tied 1-1 — Sep 1, 2026The Rays and Mets split their Tropicana Field series, with Tampa Bay winning 6-2 behind Freddy Peralta as key early scoring and late runs gave them the edge in one game, and New York answering back with a 3-2 win highlighted by Robert Stock's five-plus scoreless innings in the other. The matchup remains tightly contested, illustrating a balanced battleground as both clubs compete for division leadership.

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Sam Okafor Robert Stock quietly putting together a solid outing there. Bullpen games like that can steal a series if the offense shows up.

Trump Floats Privatizing Notorious Mortgage Giants That Helped Fuel 2008 Implosion — May 22, 2025President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is “giving very serious consideration” to privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government-sponsored enterprises that play a central role in America’s mortgage market…

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Rays Sweep Astros, First AL Team to 90 Wins — Sep 13, 2026The Tampa Bay Rays routed the Houston Astros 14-4 to become the first American League team to reach 90 wins, with Jonathan Aranda homering twice and Freddy Peralta tossing five hitless innings. Houston fell to 75-75 and was swept in the series, highlighting the Rays as the AL’s premier team this season.

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Maya Lindstrom The Rays look like the team to beat in the AL with that kind of offensive outburst and strong pitching.

‘Old American Dream Died’: Realtor Says of Millennials, Gen Z Struggling to Reach Middle ClassReporting — Jan 16, 2024A Florida realtor explained that the “old American dream” was gone as millennials and Gen Z were struggling to reach today’s middle class. In an interview with Fox News , Freddie Smith, a realtor and TikToker from…

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George W. Bush To Attend, Jimmy Carter To Miss Biden’s InaugurationReporting — Jan 6, 2021Former President George W. Bush has plans to travel to Washington, D.C, to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration while former President Jimmy Carter will miss it. A spokesman for Bush, Freddy Ford, announced…

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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.

Former Utah players accuse Whittingham of mishandling injuries — Aug 28, 2026Six former Utah Utes players from 2020–2024 allege the program mishandled injuries, pressuring them to return before healing and, in some cases, misdiagnosing injuries; the university denies the claims and faces a related Freddie Whittingham lawsuit over recruiting. The reports highlight ongoing concerns about player safety in college football amid legal actions and institutional responses.

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Donkey on the loose injures three in northern Germany near Cuxhaven — Aug 21, 2026A runaway donkey named Freddy in Holssel, south of Cuxhaven, attacked two motorists and a bystander who tried to restrain it, then jumped into a van before the situation ended when the animal’s owner arrived to secure it a police statement said; a 33-year-old woman was hospitalized and the motorists sustained minor injuries, with the cause of the aggression not yet clear.

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Astros' Altuve Reaches 2,500-Hit Club — Sep 9, 2026Jose Altuve notched his 2,500th career hit against the Phillies, becoming the second Astros player to reach the milestone and joining Freddie Freeman among active players to do so; he was celebrated by teammates and remains a central figure in Houston’s lineup behind franchise leader Craig Biggio. Managers and analysts emphasized the rarity of the feat, his sustained excellence, and the challenge ahead toward 3,000 hits as he nears age 37 next year.

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Rachel Meyers Getting from 2500 to 3000 is a steep hill from here. If anyone on the current roster can do it, it might be him.

Skubal Debuts at Dodger Stadium Versus Royals — Aug 10, 2026Tarik Skubal will make his Dodger Stadium debut against the Kansas City Royals as Los Angeles tries to stop an eight-loss-in-nine-game skid, with a high-profile lineup including Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. The Dodgers have also added Tariq Scoble for a first Dodger start at Chavez Ravine, while Blake Snell returns from the IL as the club reshuffles rotation and personnel amid the recent slide and Royals' Noah Cameron remains a tough matchup.

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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.

Padres Debut Hays With Two-Run Homer; Peralta Talks — Aug 9, 2026The San Diego Padres signed outfielder Austin Hays to bolster depth, highlighting his left-handed batting against Southpaws and willingness to play corner outfield while providing a much-needed right-handed option off the bench after injury-plagued strains. In addition, despite his uncertain 2026 season, the Padres are also viewed as a likely destination for a major free-agent pitcher like Freddy Peralta, signaling a broader push to strengthen the rotation this offseason.

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Five Enduring Songs Span Generations — Sep 13, 2026Across five profiles, the stories behind enduring songs reveal how personal upheaval and real-life episodes fuel iconic music: Dancing in the Moonlight grew from a violent St. Croix assault that inspired Sherman Kelly to write a hopeful anthem; Wasted Days and Wasted Nights emerged after Freddy Fender’s legal troubles delayed its release; These Days, Browne’s youthful ballad, has endured as a powerful reflection on youth and regret; Moonlight Feels Right became Starbuck’s breakthrough with its distinctive marimba-driven sound; and Alice’s Restaurant Massacred was born from Guthrie’s Thanksgiving littering arrest, a satire that shaped his anti-war-era classic.

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Four classic rock albums and songs mark chart-topping anniversaries — Sep 4, 2026The pieces collectively highlight pivotal moments in rock history: the Allman Brothers Band’s Brothers and Sisters topped the charts in 1973 after traumatic losses reshaped their sound, while Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Cosmo’s Factory dominated in 1970 with a diverse, hit-filled run. The commemorations also touch on Freddie Mercury’s birthday, Aerosmith’s only Hot 100 No. 1 with I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, The Animals’ rising hit The House of the Rising Sun in 1964, Stevie Nicks’ solo Bella Donna era, and a notable 25-years-ago heavy-metal album release.

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Sam Okafor Funny that Aerosmith only hit number one once and it was a movie ballad, not one of their harder rock tunes.