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Georgia Tech captain Kyle Efford medically retires but stays on as player-coach — 23hGeorgia Tech captain Kyle Efford medically retires Oct. 13 with 250 career tackles: 'Nothing left in the tank.' He stays on as captain.

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Elena Vasquez Keeping him as player-coach is a good move since he can pass along what he learned without taking more hits.

Texans’ Al-Shaair Returns, Tank Dell Out vs. Titans — 6dTexans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is expected back against Tennessee after missing one game, while receiver Tank Dell remains out as he works back from a knee injury. Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons returned to limited practice, but safety Amani Hooker remained out while in concussion protocol.

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Eagles Place Tank Bigsby on Injured Reserve — Oct 5, 2026Eagles running back Tank Bigsby will undergo core muscle surgery and is expected to miss about six weeks, likely landing on injured reserve. Saquon Barkley also left Sunday’s loss to the Rams with a hamstring injury, leaving Philadelphia’s backfield depth uncertain ahead of its game against Jacksonville.

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Will Shipley Expected to Miss Multiple Weeks — 4dWill Shipley was expected to take on a featured role for the Eagles against the Jaguars with Saquon Barkley sidelined and Tank Bigsby on injured reserve, but a foot injury in the second quarter ruled him out for the rest of the game. Philadelphia turned to Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele in his absence.

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Texans Open Tank Dell’s 21-Day Practice Window — Oct 5, 2026The Houston Texans plan to open a 21-day practice window this week for receiver Tank Dell, who has been sidelined since a serious knee injury in December 2024. His return to practice is a step toward playing but does not guarantee he’ll be activated; Houston also plans to open practice windows for tackle Braden Smith and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald.

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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.

Taiwan Begins Military Drills, China Plans Five-Sea Live-Fires — 2dChina announced live-fire drills in five maritime areas, prompting Taiwan to monitor the activity and warn it is fueling regional uncertainty; officials said initial assessments pointed to coastal artillery exercises and a relatively low threat to waters around Taiwan. Taiwan is also conducting its own military drills, including testing Abrams tanks, drones and communications systems, while Beijing says its exercises are intended to deter Taiwanese independence and outside interference.

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Three Face Charges in Beverly Oil TheftWorld — 3dThree people from Worcester—an 18-year-old and two teenagers—were arrested in Beverly on suspicion of stealing used cooking oil from two Cabot Street businesses. Police say officers found them beside a rental van equipped with a pump and storage tanks; the recovered oil was estimated to be worth about $2,750, and the suspects face felony-related charges.

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Gunmen ambush traffic police vehicle in Pakistan's Tank district — Sep 28, 2026Gunmen killed three traffic police in Tank district on September 28, 2026, fled with their vehicle and weapons; police later recovered the vehicle from Garah Budha.

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FDA Finds Cyclospora at Mexican Outbreak-Linked Sites — Oct 2, 2026FDA found Cyclospora in a wastewater tank and drainage ditch at Taylor Farms Mexico sites linked to an outbreak that sickened nearly 13,000, and closed its probe.

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Marcus Bell Taylor Farms Mexico clearly had poor sanitation if the parasite reached a drainage ditch and made 13,000 people sick.

Texans Fall 0-4, Reportedly Discuss Harrison Trade — 6dThe 0-4 Houston Texans are weighing a trade for Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as they look to bolster C.J. Stroud’s options; Stroud has played well amid the losing start, and Tank Dell could return in the coming weeks. Coach DeMeco Ryans says Houston must execute better to earn wins, while history suggests a difficult climb back into playoff contention.

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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.

Eagles Trade Cam Jurgens Amid Injury Concerns — Oct 6, 2026With Saquon Barkley week-to-week and Tank Bigsby headed to injured reserve, Will Shipley is the only healthy running back on the Eagles’ active roster ahead of their game against Jacksonville. Philadelphia is reportedly elevating Dameon Pierce, while Jaydon Blue and free-agent Antonio Gibson have also been discussed as possible backfield help.

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Magnolia Oil-Tank Fire Kills Three FirefightersPolitics — Sep 17, 2026Arkansas history on September 19–20 features a spectrum of notable events: Civil War skirmishing near Helena in 1862, the 1883 marriage of future governor George W. Donaghey, and the 1923 Little Rock police murders death sentences; 1944 Magnolia’s oil-fire disaster that claimed three firefighters; the 1957 Central High School desegregation injunction hearing that led to the guards’ withdrawal; and the 1974 Young v. Ethyl Corporation bromine litigation. The dates also record 1863 Cavalry organization at Magnolia, 1917 Fort Smith labor strike, 1942 Jehovah’s Witnesses attack in Little Rock, 1957 legal challenges surrounding Little Rock desegregation, the 1958 vote to keep closed schools, and Kennedy’s Arkansas campaign in 1960.

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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says — 1dTanker-tracking data shows a smaller recovery in oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz than Energy Secretary Chris Wright described Monday.

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Asian Stocks Fall Amid Middle East Tensions — Oct 7, 2026Kospi fell 1.98% to 6,803.9 on Oct. 7 as Asian stocks dropped and oil rebounded on tanker-attack reports after Wall Street records.

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

Tanker Hit, Two Injured in Strait of HormuzWorld — Sep 18, 2026Multiple reports indicate a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile, with two crew members injured and the vessel continuing to its next port under its own power. Iran separately claimed a strike on the Trend oil tanker amid large domestic protests, as UKMTO noted ongoing security incidents with no environmental damage reported and the U.S. and allies continuing to escort vessels through the strait.

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Houthis Report Yemen Airstrikes; Drone Hits Hormuz TankerWorld — 2dYemen’s Houthi rebels accused Saudi Arabia of airstrikes in Sanaa and other areas, reporting deaths and injuries in the capital; Saudi Arabia had not publicly responded. Separately, a drone strike on a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz left two Indian sailors missing, while a second vessel was hit by a projectile and its crew was reported safe.

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Drone Hits Sharjah Tanker; 22 Indians SafeWorld — 4dA drone struck Panama-flagged tanker MT GEM NO. 2 at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9; India's shipping minister said all 22 Indian crew were safe.

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Record tanker rates hit $80 million for U.S. crude to Asia — 4dRecord tanker rates have made American crude too expensive for Asian refiners, who are turning to Middle Eastern and South American oil instead.

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Sam Okafor South American crude looks like the smarter buy for Asia right now with US shipping rates this extreme.

Black Sea Tanker Ablaze, 23 Indians Rescued — Oct 6, 2026All 23 Indian crew of the Liberian-flagged Aframax Rio were rescued uninjured after an unmanned-vessel attack set the tanker ablaze off Sochi; crude oil burned on the Black Sea.

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Somali Forces Rescue US-Sanctioned Tanker From Pirates — Sep 25, 2026Puntland forces freed US-sanctioned tanker Sibu 1 and its 20 crew, capturing 15 suspected pirates after an at-sea ambush south of Garacad.

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Elena Vasquez The sanctions on that tanker add another layer but the ambush rescue still got everyone out safely. Local forces deserve credit for acting fast.

Coast Guard and FBI Probe Possible Cyber Breach on Texas-Bound Tanker — Sep 15, 2026Coast Guard and FBI boarded a 333-meter Liberian-flagged tanker able to carry 2.3 million barrels of oil on Aug. 21 over a possible cyber breach; no crew danger or environmental harm was reported.

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Sam Okafor If reports of Iranian links hold up, it proves our shipping lanes are too exposed to these kinds of disruptions right now.

Expected Russian Diesel Tanker Arrives With Fertilizer — 3dThe Trump administration authorized Russian diesel imports, but the Minerva Zen’s arrival in Wilmington was misreported: it carried liquid fertilizer, not diesel. The prospect of Russian fuel imports has raised concerns among Ukrainian Americans, while analysts say limited Russian export capacity is unlikely to meaningfully lower U.S. prices.

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Iran Plans to Block Illegal Hormuz RoutesWorld — Oct 7, 2026An adviser to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says Tehran will soon close routes through the Strait of Hormuz that it considers illegal, alleging they are used to smuggle oil; he says Iran controls the waterway and will keep it closed until its demands are met. The claim comes as data show regional crude exports have recently approached or exceeded prewar levels, though Iranian officials say far fewer vessels are transiting and tanker attacks and logistical constraints persist.

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