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Red Bulls host San Diego FC with both sides chasing playoffs
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New York Red Bulls host San Diego FC on Saturday with both clubs fighting to revive their playoff hopes: New York is eighth in the East and winless in four straight at home, while San Diego sits 12th in the West and has gone five games without a win. The clubs meet competitively for the first time during New York’s Noche Latina celebration.
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De La Cruz Nears 30-30, Reds Blank Braves
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— Sep 23, 2026
Brandon Williamson tossed six scoreless innings as the Reds defeated the Braves 4-0, with Elly De La Cruz homering and stealing his 29th base along with a run-scoring single, and Eugenio Suárez also hitting his 350th career homer. The Braves, after a rough night including Ronald Acuña Jr. leaving with an injury, still clinched the NL East and eye a playoff path, while Cincinnati extended optimism despite being out of postseason contention.
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Nicole Hardy
Suárez reaching 350 homers is a nice milestone and Williamson's six shutout innings kept everything under control.
US Stocks Open Higher, Oil, Yields Ease
Finance
— Oct 6, 2026
U.S. stocks opened modestly higher Friday, with the Nasdaq leading gains as oil prices eased on reduced concerns about Middle East supply disruptions. Telecom shares bucked the broader advance amid competition concerns following SpaceX’s spectrum acquisition.
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Stocks Rebound as Oil Eases After Fed Hike
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— Sep 14, 2026
US stock futures dipped as the 10-year Treasury yield rose above 5% ahead of the Federal Reserve decision, underscoring higher borrowing costs and persistent rate-inflation concerns. Oil climbed on Middle East tensions, while bond–equity ETFs showed reduced diversification benefits as rates stayed elevated and markets sold off.
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Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 1h
Sea Glows Red as Navy Fires Laser Weapon in the Middle East
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— Dec 19, 2021
The Navy tested a high-energy laser weapon system Tuesday in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen. Photos released by Naval Forces Central Command showed the sea glowing red as if it were filled with blood while the laser weapon…
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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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Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Riyadh Blames on Iraq
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— Sep 11, 2026
Saudi Arabia said its East-West pipeline was shut as a precaution after Thursday attacks that injured several people and prompted emergency measures, with authorities citing increasing Houthi aggression tied to Iran in the Yemen conflict. The broader security picture shows Houthis pressing toward Bab el-Mandeb, raising international concern over freedom of navigation as the Red Sea route for Saudi oil comes under pressure and the Houthis’ advances increasingly threaten critical sea lanes and pipeline infrastructure.
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Rachel Meyers
Tying these attacks back to Iran through the Houthis shows why the Yemen war needs a stronger diplomatic push.
Oil Prices Rise on Red Sea Tensions
Finance
— Jul 17, 2026
Global oil prices climbed as US-Iran tensions raised concerns about disruptions to Middle East supply routes, with Brent above $90 and WTI in the low- to mid-$80s as markets fret over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Gasoline and diesel prices remain elevated and are expected to stay high even if crude prices ease, aided by tight refining margins, China’s reduced imports, and regional capacity constraints that limit domestic buffering.
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Iran Deploys to Red Sea, Islamic Republic’s Destroyer Seen Near Critical Choke Point
Opinion
— Jan 2, 2024
As Israel’s war against the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hamas continues, other Iranian proxies have made their presence felt with attacks in the Middle East. Since the massive Hamas attack on Israel Oct. 7 sparked…
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Communities Nationwide Plan 25th 9/11 Tributes
World
— Sep 8, 2026
Across colleges and communities, the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is being marked with tributes to everyday heroes like Welles Remy Crowther and widespread service events, including red-bandana remembrances in East Islip and campus memorials. Student-athletes and volunteers at Ashland, Marquette, and Augusta University participate in flag displays, meals packing, and Tunnels to Tower activities to honor victims and first responders, underscoring ongoing unity and service.
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All 33 Chilean Miners Rescued
Trapped miners survive 69 days underground.
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Red Sox-Yankees Series Reframes Postseason Outlook
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— Aug 24, 2026
The Yankees host the Astros in a series opener with Will Warren slated to start as Aaron Judge progresses from a rib injury, while Houston counters with rookie Ethan Pecko and a lineup trying to rebound; projections for the game lean toward a Yankees win. With the Rays still leading the AL East, New York’s returnees like Bellinger and Judge give them a fighting chance to close the gap, though the schedule remains challenging and odds suggest it will be close.
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Yankees Lose 10th-Inning Duel as Schlittler Shines
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— Aug 8, 2026
After a nearly two-hour rain delay, the New York Yankees completed a dramatic 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings, with Ryan McMahon driving in the decisive sac fly and Ben Rice and George Lombard Jr. delivering key late-inning hits to erase a two-run deficit. The victory snapped Atlanta’s eight-game winning streak and kept the Yankees within shouting distance of the Red Sox in the AL East.
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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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Biden Sharply Reducing Patriot Missile Defense Systems From Middle East Despite Hard-Line Leader’s Election
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— Jun 20, 2021
As an election in Iran signals that the going will get even tougher in the Middle East, some protection offered to American allies is going away. Eight Patriot anti-missile batteries are being yanked out of nations that…
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Fuel Surge Drives Airline Cuts, Fare Hikes
Business
— Sep 12, 2026
Conflicts in the Middle East and escalating US-Iran tensions have driven jet-fuel costs higher, prompted rerouting and airspace closures, and reduced Middle East–Europe flight activity by about 59% with thousands of daily flights diverted. Airlines including Ryanair and Qantas are trimming capacity, raising fares or surcharges, and using hedging to protect margins as overall demand remains but costs spike across the industry.
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US to redeploy Middle East diplomats with staged staffing
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— Aug 25, 2026
The United States is preparing to redeploy diplomats to Middle East embassies that were evacuated during the Iran conflict, with staffing likely to resume in posts including Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait and Oman as soon as this week. Officials say the move reflects a perceived easing of tensions and a rollback of emergency measures, signaling a return to normal operations under President Trump despite stalled talks with Iran.
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Trump’s Diesel Deal Could Buy Some Time But Leaves The Long-Term Problem Unaddressed
David Blackmon · 4 min · 1h
UK construction shrinks for 20th month as housebuilding drags PMI down
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— Sep 4, 2026
The UK construction sector contracted for the 20th straight month in August, with the PMI at 44.3 as housing activity weakened and demand remained subdued. Despite slower input-price inflation and slight resilience in commercial and civil engineering, firms reduced headcount modestly and optimism about output fell amid concerns over the Middle East conflict and weaker domestic prospects.
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Jared Kim
Falling optimism plus job cuts is a bad combo heading into autumn, feels like the slowdown is deeper than the headlines suggest.
Toy Story vs Shrek
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— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Spaun Withdraws From Tour Championship With Shoulder Injury
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— Aug 27, 2026
U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun withdrew after five holes at the Tour Championship at East Lake due to a shoulder injury, leaving him 4-over par and out of the event. His exit impacts the FedExCup standings, reduces the field to 29 players, and could affect his prospects for a Presidents Cup captain’s pick, with last-place earnings listed around $355,000.
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Study Links Diastolic Pressure to Brain Lesions
Health
— Sep 14, 2026
Campaigns like Know Your Numbers Week are encouraging blood pressure checks amid data showing strong control in parts of the South East and progress in reducing health inequalities, while new research links higher diastolic blood pressure to brain white matter damage and emphasizes the bottom number's importance in assessing vascular health. Experts explain what systolic and diastolic readings mean for overall health, including brain health, and discuss how everyday habits can help manage blood pressure and inform aging-related decisions.
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North Korea suspected missile launch heightens regional tensions
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— Aug 20, 2026
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea, with Japan and South Korea assessing it as a possible ballistic missile, as US-South Korea drills were scaled back under President Trump. Kim Yo Jong warned the reduced drills remain provocative and stressed the broader U.S.-North Korea standoff, while authorities monitor the missile’s trajectory amid rising regional tensions.
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Nationwide Pet Adoption Events Expand Amid Promotions
Lifestyle
— Jul 23, 2026
Shelters and rescue groups across the Midwest and Southwest are promoting discounted or special adoption events to move pets into homes, including Happily Ever After’s Hour of Love cuddle event in Green Bay, and the Humane Society of North Texas Mega Adoption Event in Fort Worth. Additional communities are extending the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters campaigns with reduced fees to clear cages, from Winnebago County in Rockford to the Metro East shelters near Belleville and Edwardsville.
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‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DC
Multiple Iran War protestors have crashed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s Wednesday roundtable on Autonomous Warfare at the Association of the United States Army conference.
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Global Yields Surge to Two-Decade High
Finance
— Aug 16, 2026
Global bond markets are muting risk appetite as euro-area yields push toward multi-decade highs amid Middle East tensions, with Germany’s 10-year around 3.20% and the ECB anticipated to lift deposit rates to about 2.76% by 2027. Meanwhile, a broad shift in monetary policy is under way as markets price widespread rate hikes outside the U.S., with inflation pressures and AI-led spending fueling divergence, reduced demand for U.S. Treasuries, and a push toward bullion as a hedge, challenging bonds’ traditional diversification role.
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