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Childcare centers turn to free teacher housing as wages lag — Sep 28, 2026Eric Gil left an eight-person Waterbury household for a free home minutes from his preschool job; Friends Center in New Haven now houses 10 teachers rent-free.

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Sam Okafor It's good they're helping with housing, but wages for these teachers need to go up so perks like this aren't necessary.

Revolution rally in stoppage time to defeat Orlando City 4-2 — Sep 20, 2026Carles Gil and 18-year-old Peyton Miller delivered stoppage-time goals to lift the New England Revolution to a dramatic 4-2 comeback win over Orlando City, with Miller also doubling earlier in the match and Gil scoring earlier. The victory, aided by a late rally at Gillette Stadium, kept the Revs strong at home and extended their recent success while Orlando’s late surge fell short despite an 88th-minute equalizer.

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Elena Vasquez Peyton Miller at 18 years old coming through with two goals including the late winner is a huge sign for the Revs future.

Gilgeous-Alexander Says Westbrook Has More Left — Oct 5, 2026Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised Russell Westbrook’s impact on Oklahoma City, calling him the foundation of the Thunder and an enduring inspiration to the city and the game. Gilgeous-Alexander said Westbrook’s retirement came sooner than expected and that he seemed to have more left to give, while stressing that Westbrook’s legacy in Oklahoma City may be unmatched.

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Gilgeous-Alexander Claims NBA’s Best-Player Status for 2026-27 — Oct 5, 2026Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says his time with Chris Paul helped shape his approach to diet, training and recovery, and he believes he has improved his versatility and conditioning ahead of the new season. The reigning MVP called himself the NBA’s best player while taking responsibility for Oklahoma City’s Game 7 loss to San Antonio.

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Bucks Rally Past Thunder 128-126 After 24-Point Deficit — 6dThe Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 24-point deficit to edge the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-126 in a preseason game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 points for Oklahoma City, while Aday Mara led the Thunder with 22; Myles Turner paced Milwaukee with 19 points.

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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.

Shane Gillis Drops F-Bomb During SNL Sketch — 3dShane Gillis accidentally dropped an F-bomb during a Dr. Seuss-themed “Saturday Night Live” sketch, then covered his mouth and continued. His hosting appearance also drew criticism for a monologue joke about women’s clothing and a Hitler comparison that received few laughs.

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Mariners’ 15 Arbitration Salaries Projected at $58.3M — Oct 4, 2026Seattle’s 2027 arbitration-eligible players are projected to cost about $54.4 million, excluding Bryce Miller, with Logan Gilbert leading at $15.4 million; those estimates are not settled contracts or simply new payroll costs. The figures sharpen questions about the Mariners’ spending flexibility, while Gilbert’s projected salary is cited as a reason to keep rather than trade the established starter.

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Alligator Bioscience names CFO Giléus as CEO from 2027 — Oct 4, 2026Alligator Bioscience named CFO Johan Giléus CEO effective Jan. 1, 2027; he keeps the CFO post after the firm halted mitazalimab and refocused on HLX22.

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Rachel Meyers Bregenholt staying until end of 2026 should help steady things before the handoff.

Phillies Executive Bill Giles Dies at 92 — Sep 25, 2026Bill Giles, who in 1978 told intern Dave Raymond to try on the new Phillie Phanatic costume, died Sept. 25, 2026, at 92 in Gladwyne.

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Former Canadiens, Liverpool Owner Gillett Dies at 87 — Sep 23, 2026George Gillett Jr. bought the Montreal Canadiens for $275 million in 2001 and co-owned Liverpool with Tom Hicks before dying at 87 after Alzheimer's.

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Brantley Gilbert Recalls Daughter Going Speechless Meeting Ella Langley Backstage — Sep 20, 2026Brantley Gilbert shared a heartfelt account of his 7-year-old daughter Bray meeting Ella Langley backstage, describing how Langley put every child at ease and made Bray speechless with wonder. Langley's growing stardom is underscored by her record-breaking chart performance and album success, earning widespread respect from peers in country music.

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Maya Lindstrom It's nice how Ella Langley took time to put Brantley's daughter at ease during that backstage meet.

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.

Chesney adds second Gillette Stadium show after strong demand — Sep 21, 2026Kenny Chesney has added a second Gillette Stadium date to his 2027 Original Vibe Room Tour for August 27, alongside the previously announced August 28 finale, with Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Greylan James on the bill. The double-show closer expands the stadium run to 20 shows across 19 markets, with tickets going on sale September 25.

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Priya Raman Adding that extra date makes sense with how popular these stadium shows get. Looking forward to seeing all those artists together.

New Found Glory founding guitarist Chad Gilbert dies at 45 — Sep 20, 2026New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert died at 45 on Sept. 20 after years of cancer care, brain surgery, and a June scooter stage return. Bandmates said his favorite accomplishment was being a husband and father.

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Bank of England pauses gilt sales until 2027 while keeping 2034 unwind target — Sep 17, 2026The Bank of England has redesigned its quantitative tightening plan, halting long-dated gilt sales and steering the unwind toward shorter and medium maturities while targetting zero long-dated holdings by 2034; it will pause open-market sales and potentially sell via the Debt Management Office to smooth supply and avoid weak pricing. The changes, unfolding over about eight years, aim to reduce the Asset Purchase Facility and manage higher borrowing costs while maintaining a clear path for investors and taxpayers.

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Gilead and PAHO expand twice-yearly lenacapavir access to 14 nations outside licensing deals — Sep 15, 2026On Sept. 16, 2026 Gilead and PAHO agreed to put twice-yearly lenacapavir HIV PrEP within reach of 14 nations outside voluntary licensing deals.

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Priya Raman This should help bring down infection rates faster in places that need it most, especially with the twice-yearly dosing.

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

Brandon Gill Lights Up Abdul El-Sayed for Lying About His Muslim Brotherhood Ties2 sources — 6h

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Halloween Events, Safety Advice Span CommunitiesLifestyle — 2dHalloween coverage emphasizes practical precautions for trick-or-treaters, including visible, well-fitting costumes, careful street crossing, checked treats and clear walkways; a safety analysis also ranked Phoenix-area suburbs Chandler, Gilbert and Surprise among the nation’s 10 safest cities for trick-or-treating. Communities are marking the season with adult-focused spooky storytelling and a free Royal Oak tour of 60 decorated homes.

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The Shane Gillis Joke Is Undercooked, Not a Capital Crime1 source — 22h

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Tom Gallagher Plenty of routines start half-baked before they get sharpened. Canceling over the first draft version is pointless.

Steelers, Patriots Place Key Receivers on IR — 3dPatriots place Mack Hollins and Reggie Gilliam on IR for at least four games; Steelers put Michael Pittman Jr. on IR after his foot injury re-aggravates.

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Bloomington Man Charged With Murder After Front-Porch ShootingWorld — 5dJaymon Trey Gilreath, 23, was charged with murder after a 24-year-old man was shot in the head on a Bloomington front porch on Oct. 8; witnesses cited a former girlfriend.

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Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in LiteratureEntertainment — Oct 5, 2026Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. In Canada, P.E.I. writer Nicholas Herring is among five Giller Prize finalists for *Your Breath in Charcoal*, with the winner to be announced in Toronto.

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Cornell Defendant Seeks AG James’ Removal From Probe — 6dGillio Lopes, one of the Cornell 7, filed an Article 78 petition Wednesday to remove AG Letitia James as special prosecutor, citing her pre-appointment post that the complainant's ordeal was horrific.

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Fear can ride along but never gets to drive — 5dGilbert reframes creativity as a birthright claimed by inviting ideas in, letting fear ride shotgun, and releasing imperfect work.

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Nicole Hardy I like how this treats fear as a passenger instead of the boss. Starting anyway even when it's loud has helped me finish more projects.

I-10 widening begins on 11-mile Arizona stretchTravel — Oct 6, 2026Construction has begun on the third segment of Arizona’s 26-mile I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor project, adding lanes and new or rebuilt interchanges along an 11-mile stretch between Loop 202 and the Gila River. The project is intended to ease congestion between Phoenix and Casa Grande, with completion expected by late 2029.

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