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Rooftop Cinema Plans Nearly 100 Halloween Films
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San Diego’s Rooftop Cinema Club is hosting an all-October Halloween celebration at the Porto Vista Hotel, featuring nearly 100 films, including horror favorites and seasonal classics such as Halloween, Scream, Beetlejuice and Practical Magic.
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Purdy Tops MVP Odds, 49ers Reach 5-0
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Brock Purdy moved ahead of Josh Allen as the betting favorite for NFL MVP after leading the 49ers to a 32-29 comeback win over Seattle and a 5-0 start. Though Purdy had a relatively modest game by his early-season standards, his overall production and San Francisco’s unbeaten record have strengthened his candidacy, while Allen still has a chance to respond.
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US choirs plan diverse season-opening concerts
Entertainment
— Oct 6, 2026
Several U.S. choral groups are opening new seasons with concerts celebrating belonging, cultural diversity and musical storytelling. Alexandria’s program highlights immigrant experiences, Arcadia Chorale’s features composers shaped by life in the United States, and The Choral Project’s anniversary concert includes Broadway favorites and the return of a Stephen Schwartz work.
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Georgia-Alabama Betting Line Shifts Before Tuscaloosa Showdown
Sports
— Oct 4, 2026
Betting markets have swung sharply toward Alabama for its home matchup with Georgia, moving the Crimson Tide from an opening underdog to a 1.5-point favorite after Georgia initially opened as a roughly 2.5- to 3-point favorite. The shift comes as both teams enter unbeaten, and Alabama is poised to be a home underdog for only the second time in 19 seasons if the line changes back.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
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Cookie Recipes, New Businesses Mark Fall Season
Lifestyle
— Oct 5, 2026
As fall and holiday baking season approaches, recipe guides encourage testing cookie favorites early and offer practical advice such as weighing ingredients, using scoops and browning butter. Cookie creativity also extends beyond home baking: sisters in Bermuda have launched a small-batch cookie business, while a Culver City bakery is drawing attention for unusual flavors.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Restaurants Highlight Fall Menus, Historic Dining, Holiday Events
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
Restaurant and food features spotlight seasonal fall and holiday dining, from The Apple Barn’s autumn treats and Wild Blue’s Thanksgiving and New Year’s offerings to Lancaster’s winter pie-and-pea social. They also celebrate enduring regional favorites, including Birmingham’s Niki’s West cafeteria and a Bucks County tavern known for snapper soup.
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Restaurants Bring Back Fall Pumpkin Menus
Lifestyle
— Oct 5, 2026
Ruby Sunshine introduced a fall menu featuring its first pasta dish, several pumpkin-inspired foods and drinks, and a $10 weekday breakfast special. Bill Miller Bar-B-Q brought back seasonal favorites including pumpkin pie and vegetable soup, while a Reno cooking segment shared ways to dress up pumpkin bread.
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Fantasy Analysts Eye Josh Hart as Knicks Value Pick for 2026-27
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— Oct 2, 2026
NBA fantasy coverage is highlighting draft values and changing player outlooks, including Josh Hart’s potential value and Onyeka Okongwu’s boosted role after a rookie’s season-ending injury. Other previews examine aging stars’ expected production, league trends such as renewed emphasis on offensive rebounding, and early favorites for Clutch Player of the Year, including Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic.
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Dana Whitfield
Brunson deserves the edge for clutch honors given how often he closes out tight games.
Misiorowski Set to Chase Brewers ERA Record
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— Sep 24, 2026
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski, whose league-leading 1.86 ERA and 247 strikeouts have made him the NL Cy Young favorite, is set for a limited final regular-season start against St. Louis. He is poised to set Milwaukee’s single-season ERA record and has drawn some MVP support, though Pete Crow-Armstrong is viewed as the stronger contender.
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Books
Name the feeling first and kids stop fighting you
A coat standoff often ends when a parent says 'You really don't want to wear a coat today' instead of insisting—because being heard dissolves the fight before any order lands.
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Bade Reports On Hegseth Decision
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— Jul 29, 2025
Well, well, well… looks like the media’s favorite pastime is back in season: eating its own. This week’s political soap opera comes to you courtesy of Politico’s Rachael Bade, who just discovered (read: recycled) that…
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Omolo Leads Central Arkansas Past UT Martin 36-24
Sports
— Aug 28, 2026
Central Arkansas opened its season with a 36-24 victory over No. 23 UT Martin, led by Donovyn Omolo’s three touchdown passes in his first game with the Bears. The win showcased UCA’s new quarterback and improved offense, while UT Martin entered as a preseason favorite with momentum from last season, making the matchup a meaningful early test for both programs.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Jazz projected top scorer for 2026-27 season
Sports
— Aug 7, 2026
The articles survey season-long projections and betting markets across major sports, highlighting Lauri Markkanen as the Jazz’s projected top scorer for 2026-27 despite long odds, Ty Jerome’s breakout potential amid Grizzlies’ changing roster, and Kalshi’s rookie of the year market pointing to Caleb Wilson as the favorite with others close behind. They also examine NL Cy Young betting, where Jacob Misiorowski is the market favorite but models warn that innings workload could dilute his edge, alongside a behind-the-scenes look at a sports podcast episode covering rookies and team evaluations.
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CNN Calling It Quits: ‘Internal Favorite’ Series Dropped After Just 2 Seasons – Are the Walls Closing In?
Opinion
— Dec 16, 2022
You know things are bad at CNN when one of its more popular new shows is canned with nary a whimper. Actor Stanley Tucci related on Wednesday’s episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” that his show…
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Mississippi State favored by 28.5 points to open Jeff Lebby's third season
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— Sep 3, 2026
Mississippi State is a clear favorite in its 2026 season opener against Louisiana-Monroe as the program seeks visible progress in Lebby's third year, while SMU starts the year ranked in the top 20 with a strong contingent of accolades and a proven quarterback in Jennings. The week also features North Mississippi high school football Week 1 results and the launch of a new Mississippi Sports Report podcast covering regional sports.
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Tom Gallagher
Good to see the high school Week 1 scores getting coverage, that's what keeps small town football alive around here.
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Video: Breakout NFL Star Overcome by Emotion During National Anthem
Opinion
— Sep 26, 2023
When the NFL season began, the Los Angeles Rams had no idea how they would replace their injured star wide receiver, fan favorite and Super Bowl LVI MVP Cooper Kupp. Enter rookie Puka Nacua. Not only has Nacua shattered…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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‘No Clear Favorite’: CNN’s Enten Breaks Down How Democrat Party Has No ‘Heir Apparent’ For Next Presidential Primary
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— Nov 11, 2024
CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten broke down Monday how the Democratic Party has no “heir apparent” for the next presidential primary season for the first time since the 1990’s. There is currently no clear leader or…
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Predators trade fan favorite Evangelista to Devils for two 2028 picks
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— Sep 2, 2026
The Nashville Predators traded forward Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils for two 2028 draft picks—a Colorado Avalanche first-rounder and the Devils’ second-round pick—with conditions that could shift the first to Colorado’s 2029 pick, in a move aimed at adding draft capital and flexibility for Nashville. Evangelista, 24, who posted a career-best 56 points last season, leaves as a fan favorite with the Predators citing roster depth and salary-cap considerations as the rationale for the deal.
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Maya Lindstrom
Two 2028 picks with a possible downgrade to 2029 for a guy putting up 56 points now? That's a lot of faith in draft luck over a proven scorer.
Virginia hosts NC State in high-stakes ACC opener as 5.5-point favorite
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— Aug 23, 2026
Virginia brings the nation’s most experienced roster to its season opener against NC State, while the Wolfpack counter with a proven quarterback and strong transfer additions; the game, moved from Rio de Janeiro to Charlottesville, negates any neutral-site benefit and restores home-field edge for Virginia. With NC State listed as a 5.5-point underdog and CJ Bailey as the key QB, expect a tight, competitive kickoff as both programs look to establish early season momentum.
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Hall of Fame Game Draws 7M Viewers
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— Aug 10, 2026
The Hall of Fame season is underscored by strong NFL momentum, with the Hall of Fame Game delivering notable preseason ratings and signaling broad interest for the coming season, even as debates about snubs and future candidates continue. Odds and coverage across outlets show Rob Gronkowski as the top first-ballot favorite for 2027, with Adrian Peterson and Ben Roethlisberger among other leading contenders, while Roger Craig’s enshrinement and ongoing talk about players like Aidan Hutchinson and Matthew Stafford keep the focus on who belongs in Canton next.
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Books
Longevity thrives where healthy habits need no willpower
Adventists who stay inside Loma Linda’s congregation live about a decade longer than other Californians because social structure, not grit, makes plant food and weekly rest the default.
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Readers Favor Comfort Recipes, Versatile Dishes
Lifestyle
— Sep 11, 2026
AOL highlights Pineapple Casserole as the South’s top bake-and-take, praising its simplicity, transportability, and versatile role as a side or dessert. Other recipe-roundups emphasize accessible, season-spanning comfort food—from a versatile roasted-pepper dip that rethinks romesco to slow-cooker mains and fall-flavored favorites like Mississippi mud pie bars and honey-apple crumbles.
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The Pitt Seeks Repeat Drama Win as Comedy Race Narrows
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— Sep 12, 2026
At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, The Pitt is the heavy favorite to repeat as best drama, potentially making history as the first series to win the top prize in its first two seasons since Mad Men, while Widow's Bay and Hacks are locked in a tight race for best comedy. Host Mariska Hargitay will lead the ceremony, which NBC will broadcast with Peacock streaming, and Indian viewers can watch the event early on JioHotstar as the awards cover programmes from June 2025 to May 2026.
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Derek Foss
Widow's Bay has the edge for me in comedy but Hacks could still pull it off on voting night.
Eagles clinch second straight NFC East title amid coaching overhaul
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— Aug 31, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles, cemented by back-to-back NFC East titles and a high Super Bowl standard, continue to navigate internal changes with Jalen Hurts and a new offensive coordinator while rivals like the Giants, Cowboys, and Washington pursue upgrades. In the NFC West, the Rams enter as favorites with high-profile acquisitions, but the Seahawks remain a value pick as a defending champion perceived to fly under the radar, highlighting a tight race influenced by early-season scheduling and ongoing roster moves.
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