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Bears Lose to Packers as Quarterback Plans Remain Unsettled
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— 6d
The Bears have started 3-1 under Ben Johnson, earning praise for his creative quarterback handling and a team-first defense that has helped Chicago win while Caleb Williams is sidelined. Johnson is also drawing early Coach of the Year attention, while his 2026 praise for guard Jonah Jackson’s strong play highlights the offensive line’s contributions.
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Raiders No. 1 Pick Mendoza Makes NFL Debut
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Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut in a blowout loss to the Patriots, entering in the fourth quarter with Las Vegas down 45-17. He completed 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards but failed to convert a late fourth down; Kirk Cousins is expected to remain the starter for now.
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Colorado Names Former Utah QB Isaac Wilson Starter
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— 1d
Deion Sanders confirmed Isaac Wilson will make his second consecutive start at quarterback for Colorado against No. 11 Utah, his former team. After Wilson threw three interceptions in a loss to Texas Tech, Sanders said Colorado wants to rely more on its running game and limit passing attempts.
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Heupel leaves Tennessee starting QB undecided for Alabama
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— 3d
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has not named a starting quarterback for Saturday’s game against Alabama, saying the choice between injured freshman Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre will depend on practice during the week. MacIntyre started the win over Arkansas, throwing for 247 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 14h
Kresge Opens 78 Affordable Homes Near Eastern Market
Business
— Oct 7, 2026
Starter homes have become scarcer and more expensive nationally, while limited construction keeps newly built homes costly in Metro Detroit; some desert communities offer lower prices, often with trade-offs in access to amenities. In Detroit, a new 78-apartment development adds rent-restricted homes near Eastern Market for households earning 30% to 60% of area median income.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
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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Memphis, UAB Set for Battle for Bones
Sports
— 6d
Memphis hosts UAB in the Battle for the Bones, with the teams competing for a 94-pound rack-of-ribs trophy after UAB upset Memphis last year. Former Memphis players CJ Smith and Jeremiah Jordan, now UAB starters, return to face their old team.
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Cowboys’ Jones Calls Defensive Coaching Changes Premature
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Jones said replacing Parker was premature after Dallas allowed 241 rush yards and lost 24-16 to Tampa Bay, which started undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels.
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Lakers’ LaRavia Shows Preseason Shooting Improvement
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— 4d
Jake LaRavia says summer reflection and a small adjustment to his shooting mechanics helped him regain confidence after a late-season slump. He has started the Lakers’ preseason strongly, shooting 54.5% from three through three games as he competes for a regular rotation role.
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Tennessee ends Fayetteville drought, beats Arkansas 24-17
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— 5d
No. 15 Tennessee beat Arkansas 24-17 in Fayetteville, ending a four-game road losing streak against the Razorbacks and winning there for the first time since 2001. First-time starter George MacIntyre helped keep the Vols in the game, while DeSean Bishop’s late touchdown drive sealed the win and extended Arkansas’ SEC losing streak.
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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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College Teams Release Availability Reports Ahead of Games
Sports
— Oct 7, 2026
College football availability reports ahead of this weekend’s games list Florida receiver Vernell Brown III and Alabama tight end Josh Ford as questionable, with Florida safety Bryce Thornton and Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz probable. Oklahoma State receiver Wyatt Young and lineman Johnny Dickson III are questionable, while Florida State’s Darryll Desir is questionable; Oklahoma State defensive tackle Landon Dean is out, and UCF reported several starters unavailable.
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Suns’ Ighodaro Starts Preseason Opener Against Pistons
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— Oct 5, 2026
Oso Ighodaro started at center for Phoenix in its preseason opener against Detroit, but his quiet showing did little to settle the competition with rookie Khaman Maluach. Ighodaro may open the season as the starter, while Maluach’s upside and impact in the paint have fueled speculation that he could eventually take the role.
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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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Iowa QB Hank Brown questionable against Washington
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— Oct 7, 2026
Iowa quarterback Hank Brown is questionable for Friday’s game at Washington after spraining his throwing shoulder against Ohio State. Coach Kirk Ferentz said Brown may be medically cleared, but Jeremy Hecklinski is taking first-team reps and is the likely starter if Brown isn’t ready.
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Tennessee's Javin Gordon Questionable for Arkansas
Sports
— 6d
Tennessee running back Javin Gordon is questionable for Saturday’s game at Arkansas after missing three straight games, while quarterback Faizon Brandon is also questionable with a shoulder injury, making George MacIntyre a likely starter. The Vols, who lost their last visit to Arkansas in 2024, will face the Razorbacks in Fayetteville at 4:15 p.m. ET.
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Astros Face Offseason Decisions After Playoff Exit
Sports
— Oct 3, 2026
After an 81-81 season and a home playoff sweep, the Astros face pressure to overhaul their baseball operations and strengthen a roster weakened by rotation injuries, limited speed and unreliable outfield production; proposed fixes include pursuing a frontline starter and giving a new baseball executive authority over the club’s direction. They must also make key contract calls, including whether to exercise Isaac Paredes’ option and whether to retain reliever Bryan Abreu at a measured price.
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 15h
Hawaii, Massachusetts Voters Weigh Housing Measures
Politics
— Oct 7, 2026
Massachusetts voters will decide whether to cap minimum lot sizes at 5,000 square feet on residential land with public water and sewer, a change supporters say could enable more affordable starter homes and ease the state’s housing shortage. The measure also tests whether voter-led zoning reform can build support for expanding housing supply, though its impact remains uncertain.
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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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Pelicans Rally From 24-Point Deficit, Beat Thunder
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— Oct 6, 2026
The Pelicans rallied from a 24-point deficit to beat the Thunder 116-110 in their preseason opener, powered by an 18-0 third-quarter run and a strong showing from the reserve unit led by Bennedict Mathurin. The comeback offered promise from New Orleans’ bench, but its starters and defense struggled against an Oklahoma City team resting several key players.
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Hawks Lose Preseason Opener After 49-26 Quarter
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Atlanta opened the preseason with a loss to Memphis after a disastrous 49-26 second quarter exposed defensive problems among the reserves, though the starters were more effective and the team rallied later. The performance raised questions about bench roles and rookie Zuby Ejiofor’s playing time, but reports cautioned against drawing firm conclusions from one game, especially with Lu Dort and other key players unavailable.
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Jamal Murray Starts Nuggets Preseason Game
Sports
— Oct 5, 2026
Jamal Murray is set to start against Utah in Denver’s preseason rematch, while Spencer Jones is day-to-day with a hamstring strain that could keep him out of several preseason games. The Nuggets are also weighing roster and lineup questions: salary-cap constraints and limited preseason minutes could hurt Lonnie Walker IV’s bid for a roster spot, and Cam Johnson—not Christian Braun—is identified as the starter most at risk of being demoted.
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Santa Rosa Man Charged in School-Area Arson
World
— Oct 5, 2026
A 27-year-old Santa Rosa man, Argenis Mauricio Paez, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of arson after witnesses said he started two vegetation fires near Roseland Accelerated Middle School. Officers extinguished one fire before it reached a tree; neither fire caused injuries or structural damage.
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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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LeBron, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers preseason opener
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— Oct 5, 2026
LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will miss Philadelphia’s preseason opener against the Knicks, with only Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe available among the Sixers’ projected starters. James is managing chronic foot arthritis and lower-back sciatica, while the team has said it wants to balance preseason playing time with rest.
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Dana Whitfield
LeBron managing arthritis and sciatica this early means the Sixers need to be careful with his minutes all year.
Winless Titans’ Cam Ward threatens press walkout
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— Oct 5, 2026
After Tennessee’s 24-18 loss to Baltimore dropped the Titans to 0-4, quarterback Cam Ward was caught on the team livestream warning he might leave his postgame press conference because reporters had not arrived. The clip drew criticism amid scrutiny of his 3-18 record as a starter, though some observers said his frustration was understandable given the reporters’ delay; Ward stayed and answered questions about the loss.
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Rays Beat Yankees 1-0 Behind Rasmussen
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— Oct 3, 2026
The Yankees were held hitless through six innings by Tampa Bay starter Drew Rasmussen in Game 1 of the ALDS, trailing 1-0. Gerrit Cole started for New York in his postseason return from Tommy John surgery, while Aaron Judge’s availability for the series remained uncertain.
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Sam Okafor
It's going to be hard for New York if Judge stays out, they already struggled to get anything going today.
Mariners’ 15 Arbitration Salaries Projected at $58.3M
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— Oct 4, 2026
Seattle’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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Braves’ Chris Sale Game 2 Start Remains Uncertain
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— Oct 2, 2026
Chris Sale helped Atlanta clinch its Wild Card Series against Philadelphia by recording the final four outs after starting earlier in the series, leaving his availability for the NLDS against Los Angeles uncertain. Manager Walt Weiss has not ruled out Sale starting Sunday’s Game 2 but says the Braves will prioritize his health, as their thin rotation could otherwise put added pressure on inexperienced starters and the bullpen.
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Marcus Bell
They need to keep Sale out Sunday and lean on the bullpen early even if it means more work for the younger guys later on.
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 15h
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