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Rapta Raises $8M to Expand AI Defense Manufacturing Platform
Tech
— Sep 16, 2026
Rapta raised $8 million to scale its AI-powered Manufacturing Intelligence Platform for defense, aerospace, and other precision manufacturing, unifying siloed production data with computer vision to deliver real-time work instructions and traceability across lines. The round, co-led by Voyager Capital and Access Venture Partners, adds new board members and positions Rapta to expand deployment among top defense primes, improving quality, documentation, and operational efficiency.
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Kawhi Leonard Set to Start in Raptors Return
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Kawhi Leonard is set to make his preseason debut for the Toronto Raptors against the New York Knicks after missing the team’s first two exhibition games. The game marks his return to Toronto following the delayed completion of his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Rogers Completes $4.35B Takeover of MLSE
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— Oct 1, 2026
Rogers Communications completed its $4.35 billion Canadian purchase of Kilmer Sports’ remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, giving it full control of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, Argonauts and Scotiabank Arena alongside its existing Blue Jays assets. Rogers plans to combine its sports and media holdings in a new Rogers Sports unit; Keith Pelley and Mark Shapiro will remain in their leadership roles, while Rogers has also discussed selling a minority stake in the combined assets.
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Nicole Hardy
Keeping the same executives in place might help avoid disruption, but I wonder if Rogers will push harder on streaming rights at the expense of traditional cable.
SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit Despite Engine Failure
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— Sep 28, 2026
SpaceX Starship Flight 14 reached Earth orbit for the first time Monday despite a Raptor 3 engine shutting down mid-ascent after mission control gave the go-ahead.
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Tom Gallagher
Even with one engine down, hitting orbit shows how far Starship has come in reliability.
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 1h
Head on a Pike? Republican Senators Object After Schiff Cites Impeachment Threat
Reporting
— Jan 25, 2020
Representative Adam Schiff, making his closing argument in the impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, seemed to have the Senate chamber more or less rapt, with lawmakers listening respectfully…
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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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Kawhi Leonard trade with Raptors nears completion
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— Jul 23, 2026
The NBA is reportedly finished investigating Kawhi Leonard’s pay arrangements with the Clippers, paving the way for the Raptors-Clippers trade to proceed despite potential sanctions, with Toronto still committed to the deal. At the same time, LeBron James’ move to the 76ers reshapes the East and keeps the Kawhi trade dynamics under renewed scrutiny for Toronto and the Clippers.
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Kawhi Leonard Returns to Raptors in Trade
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— Sep 11, 2026
The proposed Kawhi Leonard trade between the Clippers and Raptors remains in flux as the Clippers’ front office lacks an interim governor after the NBA imposed a $30 million fine and suspensions on owner Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker, and Lawrence Frank for a salary-cap circumvention investigation, complicating league approval of the deal. Despite assurances there is no league-level holdup, internal governance issues and ongoing investigations continue to delay finalizing Leonard’s return to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft assets.
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Jontay Porter Banned for Life by NBA for Gambling
Reporting
— Apr 17, 2024
A Toronto Raptors player has been banned for life by the NBA for gambling. The NBA released a statement Wednesday explaining the ruling against Jontay Porter, 24, a forward with the Raptor. “A league investigation found…
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Roseanne Barr Says the Coronavirus ‘Could be What Some People Call the Rapture’
Reporting
— Apr 6, 2020
Actress Roseanne Barr is offering her thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic, including suggesting that this “could be what some people call the rapture” and saying, “I think they’re just trying to get rid of all my…
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Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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NBA-Clippers settlement talks could shape Leonard's planned trade to Raptors
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— Sep 3, 2026
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Derek Foss
If the settlement talks drag on much longer the Raptors might have to look at other options just to be safe.
Low‑Mile 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Hits Market Amid Depreciation Trend
Auto
— Aug 28, 2026
A batch of dealer-listed vehicles spans a 2015 Jaguar F-Type R with low mileage and a disclosed Carfax entry, plus several Ford F-Series trucks from 2018 to 2027, including a King Ranch, a Raptors model, and two XL/backup-order listings. The coverage highlights varied configurations, trims, and dealer-specific terms across multiple regions, illustrating ongoing market activity for premium sports cars and full-size pickups.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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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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UK's rarest bird rears six chicks secretly
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— Aug 24, 2026
Britain’s Montagu’s harrier, the rarest raptor, nested at secret sites for the second year running and reared six chicks across two nests, with the male known as AU aided by two new females this season. Conservation efforts include fencing to protect nests, ringing of the chicks, and for the first UK use of satellite tags on two juvenile females to monitor their 7,000-mile migration back to West Africa, while the species remains on the red list since 2021 and continues to face threats from disturbance and habitat loss.
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NBA Sponsorship Probe Widens
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— Aug 17, 2026
The NBA has found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the salary cap, and the probe is now centered on whether introducing Leonard to sponsors violated salary-cap rules or constituted a failure to supervise, with negotiations ongoing to resolve the matter. The investigation has left Leonard’s agreed-upon trade to the Raptors on hold as both sides work toward a resolution, while Clippers defend that sponsor introductions are a normal practice.
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Jackie Bald Eagle Dies After Weeks in ICU
Environment
— Aug 7, 2026
Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, remains in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center as blood values continue to decline, with packed cell volume dropping below 10% in the latest updates. Experts say ongoing intensive care, oxygen therapy, and multiple tests—including CT scans and a bone marrow biopsy—are guiding decisions while specialists across the country assist in diagnosing a mysterious illness and determining next steps.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump DOJ Launches Probe Into New Jersey City Over ‘Egregious’ Firearm Permit Process
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 1h
Fact Check: Has Ford Rolled Out an LGBT ‘Very Gay Raptor’ Truck?
Opinion
— May 19, 2023
Paging Ford’s truck division. Emergency call from Bud Light on line one. Repeat, emergency call from Bud Light on line one. Oh, whoops. It looks like the Ford executives who could have stopped their brand from becoming…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Bernie Sanders Made Orgasm Contraption To Harness ‘Energy,’ New Book Claims
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— Feb 2, 2026
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders reportedly built a device that would harness a supposed sexual life force energy and release it in the form of explosive orgasms when he was in college, according to a book set to…
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12-Year-Old Boy Scout on Hike Rigs Ingenious Contraption, Saves Injured Dog and Helps Lost Hikers
Reporting
— Nov 16, 2021
A 12-year-old boy scout is being recognized for helping rescue a couple who got lost while hiking in Hawaii back in August. The couple, JD and Aimee, had only intended to go on an easy 2-mile hike with their dog, but…
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