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LISA adds two new dates to Caesars Palace Las Vegas residency — Sep 29, 2026LISA adds Nov. 12 and Nov. 29, 2026, Caesars Palace dates after four VIVA LA LISA shows sold out in under 10 minutes; first K-pop Las Vegas residency.

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Maya Lindstrom Two more dates means more fans can catch her set without the original ones being impossible to book.

Nationals Score Four in 11th, Beat Cardinals 8-5 — Sep 19, 2026Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 in 11 innings, flipping the game with a four-run 11th sparked by a catcher’s interference that preceded Jose Tena’s two-run double. Jorbit Vivas had four hits, Daylen Lile homered, and Will Dion earned his first major league save as Washington stretched its recent run of success.

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Priya Raman Vivas going four for five really kept the lineup moving all night.

Five U.S. Ensembles Plan Fall ConcertsMusic — Oct 5, 2026October brings a range of regional music performances, including fall concerts by Henry County High School’s symphonic band, the University of South Alabama’s choirs, and Lee University’s orchestra. Other highlights include the Sierra Nevada Baroque Ensemble’s program of Handel, Bach, Vivaldi and Rameau, and the Idaho Falls Symphony’s season-search concert featuring Amy Beach’s Piano Concerto.

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HBO Orders Five-Episode Girls Revival — 17hHBO ordered a five-episode Girls revival with Dunham, Williams, Kirke, Mamet and Rannells returning; production begins in 2027, a decade after the finale.

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Tom Gallagher Five episodes is the right length to avoid stretching things out after such a long break.

National Review Says Rubio Marks Path to Western Revival1 source — 2d

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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.

Roseanne Barr Reveals Secret Eight-Episode Sitcom — 5dEight years after ABC canceled her revival over a racist tweet, Roseanne Barr has finished filming Meemaw, an independent eight-episode comedy shot in Austin.

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Voices of October 7th: Survival on the Border1 source — Oct 7, 2026

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Retro games launch; revivals plannedEntertainment — Oct 3, 2026Several retro-inspired games are featured: TAITO’s 1980 arcade game Crazy Balloon is being reissued in Arcade Archives 2 with a new time-attack mode, while indie game Fish ’N Frog has launched with 50 levels of block-pushing arcade puzzles. The Vessel is an upcoming puzzle adventure built around controlling two characters at once; the other articles cover an animation-art exhibit and a roundup of game remakes.

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Rural Finnish town braces as Google plans €13 billion data centers — Oct 4, 2026Google’s €13 billion investment in Finnish data centers is expected to bring construction jobs and new economic activity to rural towns such as Muhos, where officials anticipate major changes and demand for housing and services. Residents welcome the potential revival but worry about the facilities’ energy use and environmental effects, while President Donald Trump has urged Google to reconsider the plans.

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Jared Kim Trump pushing Google to drop the project ignores how badly rural Finland needs fresh investment and jobs.

Nakia M. Liles Memoir Frames Healing as Accepting Past SelvesLifestyle — Oct 3, 2026Nakia M. Liles’s debut memoir, *Pieces of Me*, traces her experiences with trauma, illness, spirituality and motherhood, arguing that healing means accepting the selves she developed to survive rather than leaving them behind. The book presents survival without forcing a neat redemption story, honoring both grief and personal growth.

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Jared Kim Healing sounds harder than just moving on, but accepting those past versions of yourself makes sense.

Stallone Credits Wife Flavin With Hollywood Survival — Sep 27, 2026Sylvester Stallone praised his wife, Jennifer Flavin, saying her support has sustained him and crediting her with being a devoted parent. The couple, who reconciled after a brief 2022 divorce filing, have also spoken about the patience and ups and downs involved in a lasting marriage.

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Elena Vasquez It's great Stallone finally gives his wife credit for holding things together through the rough patches.

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.

UN Delegates Walk Out as Netanyahu Defends Israel — Sep 22, 2026At the U.N. General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities as necessary for Israel’s survival and accused countries whose delegates left the hall of hypocrisy. Israel also sharply rebuked French President Emmanuel Macron for criticizing its West Bank actions, as reports described expanded Israeli operations alongside settler attacks on Palestinians.

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Trump says he could annihilate Iran but expects deal after midterms — Sep 22, 2026Trump told the UN he could annihilate Iran and drive them into hell with no chance of survival, or make a deal after the midterms.

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Derek Foss Saying he could destroy them outright feels like overkill when steady sanctions have already hurt their economy.

Roseanne Barr Blasts Former Co-Star as a 'Brainwashed Bigot' — Sep 25, 2026Roseanne Barr is taking aim at her former “Roseanne” co-star Michael Fishman after he said the sitcom’s 2018 revival was “rightfully canceled.” According to Fox News, during an app… — by Andrew Powell

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Jared Kim Roseanne is right to push back since the network pulled the plug so fast after one bad tweet from her.

Board of Peace Plans $2.45 Billion Gaza Recovery — Sep 23, 2026US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is set to unveil a six-month, $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan, outlining 66 projects for temporary housing, debris removal, hospital repairs, economic revival, and a multinational security force, with a broader $71.4 billion required over a decade to fully rebuild Gaza. The proposal faces political hurdles, needing cooperation from Israel and Hamas and coming amid Israel’s elections and ongoing debates over disarmament and ceasefire timing.

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Sam Okafor A multinational security force could help stabilize things during rebuilding, yet it risks turning into another point of conflict without clear disarmament agreements first.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Settlers Expand Outposts Across West Bank, IsraelWorld — Sep 17, 2026Israel’s military-religious logistics enable Jewish High Holidays for troops, including those deployed in hostile territory, while broader settlement activity intensifies with the revival of Homesh and new outposts in Galilee, drawing protests and concerns over land rights and international law. The developments underscore a dual focus on religious-military cohesion at home and expanding settlements abroad, fueling tensions with Palestinians and the international community.

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Childhood Cancer Survival Reaches 85%, Survivorship Needs PersistHealth — Sep 18, 2026Global progress shows 85% of children diagnosed with cancer survive at least five years, but survivorship extends far beyond treatment with emphasis on ongoing care and emotional wellbeing. Initiatives like Hyundai Hope on Wheels have funded over $300 million in pediatric cancer research and thousands of grants, while events in Eswatini underscore the importance of early detection, caregiver support, and celebrating survivors.

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Morocco’s PJD Details 2026 Program After 2021 Rout — Sep 20, 2026Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD) suffered a dramatic 2021 electoral collapse, slumping from 125 seats to 13 while the monarchy retained significant constitutional influence. Analysts question whether Abdelilah Benkirane’s recognizable personal brand can lead a genuine comeback or if the party’s revival requires more than his leadership.

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Dana Whitfield Benkirane's name recognition might help a bit but the PJD lost those 125 seats for reasons that a familiar face alone won't fix by 2026.

Police Departments in Two Cities Host Informal Coffee Gatherings — Sep 15, 2026Law enforcement agencies in several communities are hosting informal “Coffee with the Chief/Cop” events to foster open dialogue with residents, with gatherings planned at venues like Huddle House in Waynesboro, Revival Coffee in Evansville, and the Pierschbacher Event Center in Knoxville. The events emphasize non‑adversarial conversation, often featuring police and local officials ready to answer questions and discuss community concerns.