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White House shares 14-second clip of Katie Zacharia at podium — 1dThe 14-second clip shows Katie Zacharia speaking from the White House briefing room podium in her first appearance as press secretary. The video posted by the official account is spreading as her debut moment. @WhiteHouse

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Tom Gallagher The White House posting her debut moment right away should help her settle into the job faster.

Critics Trash Katie Zacharia’s First Day at Podium: ‘Brutally Bad’ — 1dKatie Zacharia’s first day at the White House brief room’s podium was met with some harsh criticism. The anonymous official told MS NOW’s Jake Traylor Zacharia, 41, is on track to… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Podziemski reportedly agrees to $110M Warriors extension — 6dThe Warriors and Brandin Podziemski have agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $110 million contract extension, reportedly including a mutual option for 2031-32. The deal rewards the 23-year-old guard after a career-best season and secures a key part of Golden State’s future.

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Chad Lowe Shares Faith Podcast Clip After Daughter Fiona's Death — 6dChad Lowe posted a Gerry Hussey podcast clip on returning to peace and love to Instagram Stories on October 8, after 13-year-old daughter Fiona died by suicide on September 29.

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Spotify Renews Multiyear Joe Rogan Podcast Deal — 6dJoe Rogan has renewed his multiyear licensing partnership with Spotify, where his show will remain available alongside other platforms. The agreement also includes advertising sales, as Spotify says the podcast remains a major draw with a large global audience.

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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.

Scott Fowler Marks Decades at Charlotte Observer With 26 APSE Awards — Sep 16, 2026Columnist Scott Fowler has written for The Charlotte Observer since 1994 and earned 26 APSE awards for his sportswriting. He also hosted the Observer podcast 'Carruth,' named Podcast of the Year by Sports Illustrated, created the 'Sports Legends of the Carolinas' series that became a book, and has written non-sports work such as the five-part '9/11/74' series on the 1974 Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 crash.

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Former Bush Press Secretary Has Warning: 'Look Out' — 20hNew Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been the target of much criticism since standing at the White House podium for the first time Tuesday. But Dana Perino, former White House p… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Zacharia to Debut as White House Press Secretary Tuesday — 2dKatie Zacharia, President Donald Trump’s newly chosen White House press secretary, will take to the podium Tuesday. "I am pleased to announce that Katie Zacharia will be beginning… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Dana Whitfield She needs to handle tough questions without dodging if this is going to work out.

College Sports Programs Set for Busy WeekSports — Oct 6, 2026Sports events are taking center stage, with a live Riverside Podcast event planned in Knoxville ahead of Tennessee-Alabama and Texas preparing for its annual Red River Rivalry matchup with Oklahoma. Iowa State cross country is set to race at the Nuttycombe Invitational, while Avery County teams face a busy week of football, volleyball, golf and soccer.

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College Cross-Country Meets Span Regional CoursesSports — 6dCross-country teams across collegiate and school meets recorded strong individual performances as they continued preparations for upcoming conference and national races: Baruch’s men placed fifth at NJIT, Brown’s women finished 13th at the New England Championships, and Emporia State is set to race on the NCAA Division II championship course. Wheeling heads into its final conference tune-up, while the Lancers also posted podium finishes and personal bests at Brush Creek.

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Hamish Blake Removes Episode After Wood ChargesPolitics — 6dHamish Blake has removed a 2023 podcast episode featuring Sam Wood after Wood was charged with domestic violence offenses involving his wife; prosecutors described serious allegations at his bail hearing, and Wood was denied bail.

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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.

Cross-Country Teams Post Podium Finishes Across MeetsSports — Oct 7, 2026Cross-country teams posted strong results at meets across Idaho, Iowa, Kansas and Colorado, including CSI’s second-place finish behind Boise State and runner-up finishes by Sumner-Fredericksburg’s girls and Salida’s girls. Sandpoint High also earned academic state championships for its boys soccer, girls golf and girls cross-country teams, with the cross-country squad recording a 3.979 GPA.

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Katie Zacharia Offered White House Press Secretary Role After Leavitt’s Exit — 5dKatie Zacharia has been offered the position of White House press secretary, according to two White House officials, which would bring a new face to the podium following Karoline L… — by Andrew Powell

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Wife questions her depression after daily murder podcast listening — 5dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Rachel Meyers Maybe those true crime stories are feeding her anxiety more than she realizes and a break could help clarify things.

Seattle Kraken Open 2026-27 Season 2-2Sports — Oct 4, 2026Fantasy 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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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

TSA Bans Chairs for Checkpoint Officers NationwidePolitics — Sep 29, 2026The TSA is removing chairs from airport checkpoint podiums nationwide, requiring officers who check passengers’ IDs and boarding passes to stand; the agency says the change will keep them alert and support security and hospitality. The officers’ union says it was not consulted and argues the chairs provide essential ergonomic and safety support.

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Russell Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix After Tense Finish — Sep 25, 2026George Russell won the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. In Formula 2, Alex Dunne won the first feature race, while Rafael Câmara took the second, with Nikola Tsolov and Dunne rounding out its podium.

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LeBron says signing with 76ers aims to help Embiid win first title — Sep 25, 2026LeBron James said on a Sept. 25, 2026 podcast he signed with the 76ers to help Joel Embiid win his first NBA title.

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Rachel Meyers I like that LeBron mentioned his bond with Maxey as a factor since that chemistry could help them get past tough Eastern Conference matchups.

Duck Dynasty’s Bella Robertson Welcomes First Child — Sep 20, 2026Bella Robertson Mayo and her husband Jacob Mayo welcomed their first child, a girl named Merritt Presley Mayo, described as a rainbow baby weighing 6 lb 8 oz. The couple has previously discussed fertility struggles publicly, sharing their journey on family podcasts and interviews.

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BKB Debuts in Mexico, Fernandez Rallies for KOSports — Sep 18, 2026Julian Fernandez defended his BKB Super Cruiserweight World Championship in his hometown of Tijuana, stopping Dan Podmore in the second round to extend his undefeated bare-knuckle record. Leading up to BKB 59, Fernandez was highlighted for his 3-0 bare-knuckle record with all finishes in the first round and for his unconventional, sparsity-light training approach in promoting a Mexico debut.

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Reusser Retains World Time-Trial Title in Montreal — Sep 20, 2026Marlen Reusser defended her elite women’s time-trial world title at the Montreal World Championships, storming to victory ahead of Zoe Backstedt and Demi Vollering as the Swiss rider cemented her status as a dominant time-trialist. The podium was rounded out by Franziska Koch, with Backstedt’s silver marking a standout elite debut for the 21-year-old, and Reusser celebrating on her 35th birthday amid a consistently rapid, well-paced effort across the 39.2km course.

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Maya Lindstrom Backstedt earning silver at 21 in her debut is huge. She clearly has the talent to challenge for more big wins soon.

Former Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl Dies at 84 — Sep 17, 2026Former Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl died at 84 from a neurological disorder; 20 months earlier on a podcast he urged people to participate so they could say, 'Yeah, I did something.'

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Harris Plans Michigan Senate Event With El-Sayed — Sep 16, 2026Kamala Harris joins Abdul El-Sayed Tuesday in Michigan on Black maternal health after Mike Rogers skipped their debate, leaving El-Sayed at an empty podium.

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Derek Foss Pushing to flip the Senate through events like this feels like the same old Democratic playbook.

Apple Unveils $149 HomePod mini 2Tech — 1dApple unveiled the HomePod mini 2 on October 13 for $149, with preorders open and sales October 30; Siri AI arrives later in a software update.

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Marcus Bell Waiting until the Siri update ships before buying since the new features matter most to me.