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Girls Golf State Meets Span Three States
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Kansas regional tournaments sent several girls’ golf teams and individuals to state, while Wisconsin’s WIAA championships opened with Seymour third in Division 2 and Bay Port tied for third in Division 1. In Nebraska, Marian enters the state meet as a strong team favorite, with Lincoln East’s Tasha Kolbas among the leading individual contenders.
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California Weigh-Off Set for 2,857-Pound Record Bid
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Giant-pumpkin growers are competing at weigh-offs in California and Ohio, with Half Moon Bay’s event drawing a world-record contender after a new record was set in England. Canfield’s contest offered a record $50,000 prize pool, including awards for a potential world record.
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Independents Challenge Major Parties in 2026 Races
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Independent candidates in New Hampshire, Oregon and three Great Plains states are challenging major-party contenders, emphasizing voter choice and independence from party control. Oregon candidate Clay Bearnson is calling for campaign-finance reform and broader election access, while the Republican Senate committee disputes the Great Plains candidates’ claims that they would remain unaffiliated in the Senate.
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Week 6 Upsets Reshape SEC, Playoff Picture
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Week 6 reshaped the College Football Playoff race and SEC standings: Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 to remain unbeaten, while Oklahoma handed Texas its first loss and Kentucky upset LSU in overtime. Georgia moved to the top of one preseason playoff projection, as the SEC’s remaining contenders jockeyed for position.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 14h
Briscoe Wins Bank of America 400 for Second Straight Victory
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NASCAR’s Cup Series returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s oval for a playoff race for the first time since 2017, after rain canceled qualifying and put points leader Kyle Larson on pole. Larson was also favored to win the Bank of America 400, with Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin among the top contenders.
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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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Beachside Volleyball Emerges as Florida Contender
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— Oct 2, 2026
Beachside High’s girls’ volleyball program has rapidly risen from a team without a home gym to a 21-3 state contender, led by coach Austin Lanteigne and standout freshman recruit Nina Simanic. Separately, Sabine swept Gladewater, with Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 career digs.
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Derek Foss
Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 digs is a solid achievement and Sabine's sweep looks well earned.
WWE NXT hosts cross-brand 20-woman title contender battle royal
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— Sep 29, 2026
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Big 12 Defenses Face Key Rushing Tests
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— Oct 6, 2026
Big 12 teams are facing contrasting tests on the ground: West Virginia’s productive rushing attack must contend with Arizona’s tough run defense, while Kansas has emerged as one of the nation’s strongest defenses. Kansas State, meanwhile, is trying to fix its run-stopping problems before facing a Houston offense that averages more than 229 rushing yards per game.
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Boise State beats Western Michigan 32-7
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— Sep 24, 2026
Boise State rebounded from its loss to South Dakota with a dominant 32-7 road win over Western Michigan, powered by Dylan Riley’s career-high 138 rushing yards and Maddux Madsen’s three touchdown passes. The matchup was billed as a pivotal contest between Group of Six College Football Playoff contenders, and Boise State improved to 3-1 while Western Michigan fell to 2-2.
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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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Forever Young Leads 2026 Breeders’ Cup Rankings
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— Sep 22, 2026
Forever Young remains a leading contender for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic, taking the top spot in the Classic Rankings, while also ranking second in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll behind Sovereignty following his Jockey Club Gold Cup win. The field features notable peers such as Knightsbridge, Magnitude, Nitrogen, and The Puma among the top-ranked contenders.
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Patriots, Jaguars Set for AFC Showdown
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— Sep 24, 2026
New England visits Jacksonville in a matchup of AFC contenders, with both teams looking to build on strong 2025 seasons. The Patriots will need to contain Jaguars receiver and returner Parker Washington, whose receiving production and big-play ability make him a key threat.
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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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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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Alabama Defeats Kentucky 45-17 in SEC Opener
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— Sep 10, 2026
Alabama’s defense anchored a 45-17 win at Kentucky to open SEC play, moving the Crimson Tide to 2-0 while exposing Kentucky’s new regime under Will Stein. As both programs prep for future matchups, questions abound about Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell’s development and the offensive line, and about Kentucky’s readiness to contend with a perennial powerhouse.
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NFL predictions for 2026 season name Super Bowl contenders
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— Sep 8, 2026
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 15h
Messi Sets Up Both Goals After Argentina Retirement
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— Sep 6, 2026
Lionel Messi returned to club action for Inter Miami, assisting both goals in a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United in his first game since retiring from international football, while continuing to shape the MLS title contenders’ attack. The weather-delayed match saw Luis Suárez net Miami’s other goal and Breel Embolo level late, underscoring Messi's ongoing impact ahead of his club career post-retirement.
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Nicole Hardy
Embolo's late equalizer stung but honestly Miami should be thrilled with the chances Messi keeps generating for them.
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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Alcaraz Wins Open as Djokovic Exits; Sabalenka Defending Champion
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— Aug 30, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz makes his US Open return on Day 2 after a four-month wrist injury layoff, facing Roman Safiullin in what could be a telling test of his form as he defends the title. The event also features a loaded lineup with Sabalenka, Swiatek and Osaka, highlighting the high-stakes atmosphere surrounding a tournament where questions about rust and readiness hang over several top contenders.
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Vance Becomes a Contender For 2028 After Debate Performance
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— Oct 3, 2024
Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) future is looking bright after Tuesday’s vice presidential debate. Not only is he being lauded for his performance, he’s also being viewed as a contender for 2028, per The Hill. “This is exactly…
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Mongolia's fuel prices surge as Russian supply crunch deepens
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— Sep 3, 2026
Mongolia is contending with fuel shortages and prices rising to about $1.50–$2 per liter as Russia's fuel-crisis spills over despite Mongolia’s exemption from its export ban under an intergovernmental agreement. Diesel shipments to Mongolia rose about 7% to 1.05 million tonnes (Jan–July) and gasoline to 515,000 tonnes, with July volumes easing, while Moscow and Ulaanbaatar have stressed their traditional ties and a comprehensive strategic partnership after Putin and the Mongolian PM met.
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Tom Gallagher
Funny how an "exemption" still leaves you paying double at the pump. Paper agreements don't fill tanks.
Former Presidential Contender Andrew Yang To Run for New York Mayor
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— Jan 14, 2021
Former 2020 U.S. presidential contender Andrew Yang on Wednesday said he will run for mayor of New York City as a Democrat in this year’s elections. Yang built an ardent grassroots following in attempt to become the…
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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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Ex-Presidential Contender Andrew Yang Files Papers To Run for New York Mayor
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— Dec 23, 2020
Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur and former 2020 U.S. presidential contender, has filed papers to run for mayor of New York City as a Democrat in next year’s elections, according to the city’s Campaign Finance Board. Yang…
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Firouzja Wins Chennai Grand Masters, Reenters Top Ten
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— Jul 22, 2026
Alireza Firouzja won the 2026 Chennai Grand Masters, finishing unbeaten with 4.5/7 after a final-round draw with Arjun Erigaisi to seal the title. Nodirbek Abdusattorov finished strong but fell to second on tiebreaks behind Dmitry Andreikin, while Gukesh’s slump continued as Erigaisi contends for runner-up status and Indian contenders remain in the frame.
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Miss Monica looks 'special' to Baffert after Del Mar Debutante win
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— Sep 4, 2026
Miss Monica, the $850,000 Early Voting filly owned by Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman, dominated the Grade I Del Mar Debutante by 6 1/4 lengths in 1:23.54 under Juan Hernandez for Bob Baffert, signaling a potential North American championship contender for 2-year-old fillies and marking Baffert’s 13th Debutante victory. The win follows her impressive debut and underlines Baffert’s hot streak at Del Mar, with Holmby as a top stablemate and Panda Listen among the challengers, as the trainer and owners eye continued success later in the meet.
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Nicole Hardy
Pegram and Watson keep hitting on these expensive fillies, $850k looking like a bargain now.
Jadumani Advances to 55kg Pre-Quarterfinals
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— Jul 24, 2026
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Sanders on Addressing Coronavirus Outbreak: ‘Shut This President Up’
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— Mar 16, 2020
2020 Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders is knocking President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. When asked during Sunday night’s 2020 Democratic debate what “the most important thing you…
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 15h
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