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Thunder Open Rookie Extension Talks With Wallace Around $25 Million
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— 2d
The Oklahoma City Thunder and guard Cason Wallace have opened contract-extension talks around $25 million per year, but Wallace’s camp may seek more, with other teams reportedly able to offer over $30 million annually if he reaches the market. The negotiations come as Wallace is expected to take on a larger role after the Thunder’s offseason departures, while the team weighs his value against its long-term salary commitments.
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Bucks Rally Past Thunder 128-126 After 24-Point Deficit
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The Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 24-point deficit to edge the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-126 in a preseason game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 points for Oklahoma City, while Aday Mara led the Thunder with 22; Myles Turner paced Milwaukee with 19 points.
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Police activity reported across multiple communities
World
— Oct 7, 2026
Police maintained active scenes in Erie, Swanley and Thunder Bay, including a reported fatal shooting and standoff in Erie, an unconfirmed possible shooting in Swanley, and an ongoing investigation at a demolition site in Thunder Bay. Separately, Ontario police planned increased traffic enforcement over Thanksgiving, targeting speeding, impaired and distracted driving, and seat-belt violations.
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Thunder Rookie Stirtz Scores 35 in First Two Preseason Games
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— Oct 7, 2026
Thunder rookie Bennett Stirtz scored a team-high 15 points with six assists and five rebounds in his preseason debut against New Orleans, showing promise as both a shooter and playmaker. Oklahoma City is exploring an off-ball role for the former high-usage college guard, and with key players returning he is expected to come off the bench.
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 1h
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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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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Thunder Plans to Evaluate Young Preseason Players
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— Oct 4, 2026
The Thunder open a five-game preseason with an unusual schedule featuring back-to-backs, and coach Mark Daigneault plans to manage minutes for key players rather than play them every game. With several stars expected to sit in the opener, the games will give Oklahoma City’s young players a chance to compete for roles and let the team test lineups, even if the experiments cost wins.
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Gilgeous-Alexander Says Westbrook Has More Left
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— Oct 5, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised Russell Westbrook’s impact on Oklahoma City, calling him the foundation of the Thunder and an enduring inspiration to the city and the game. Gilgeous-Alexander said Westbrook’s retirement came sooner than expected and that he seemed to have more left to give, while stressing that Westbrook’s legacy in Oklahoma City may be unmatched.
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Red Wings Fans Boo Larkin Amid Trade Request at Season Opener
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— Oct 2, 2026
Red Wings fans thunderously booed Dylan Larkin in pregame intros at the Oct. 2, 2026 opener; he stood in street clothes after a trade request and the loss of his captaincy.
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Nicole Hardy
The sell the team chants make sense after years of the same issues but it still stings to see it directed at the players on opening night.
California Players Win $1.15M, $239K Slot Jackpots
Lifestyle
— Oct 5, 2026
A guest at Pechanga Resort Casino won a progressive jackpot of about $1.15 million on a Dragon Link slot machine after a $25 bet; the casino said it was the sixth million-dollar-plus win on the game there in 18 months. Separately, a player at Thunder Valley Casino Resort won $239,079 on a penny slot machine.
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The Conservative Desk
Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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Crash and Road Closures Affect Multiple Regions
Weather
— Oct 6, 2026
Road and site closures are planned in Massachusetts, Colorado, Thunder Bay, Indiana and La Plata County for water-main, flood-mitigation, streetscape and culvert work. The projects range from short-term traffic disruptions to a CU Boulder South closure lasting up to five years, with officials advising drivers and residents to plan around access changes.
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Marshall Holds Off Missouri State Rally, 30-24
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— Sep 18, 2026
Marshall earned a 30-24 road win over Missouri State in football, with Carlos Del Rio-Wilson totaling 249 yards and two touchdowns as the Thundering Herd held off a late Bears rally. In volleyball, No. 2 Marshall defeated Sioux Falls Christian 3-1 behind dominant defense from Kezlyn Pinckney (30 digs) and strong hitting from Julia Fahl, improving to 10-2 and gearing up for a Monday home match against Mankato West.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
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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Tornadoes Reported in South Carolina; High-Wind Alert in Tennessee
Weather
— 5d
Severe storms prompted a tornado warning east of Parry Sound in Ontario on Friday; it was later lifted, though a severe thunderstorm warning remained near Huntsville, and no confirmed tornado was reported. Severe thunderstorms also threatened parts of the Northern Territory with damaging winds and hail, while a long-tracked Iowa storm triggered multiple warnings and risked large hail and vehicle damage.
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Thunderbirds prepare for Laval home opener
Sports
— 6d
The Springfield Thunderbirds bring a 2-0 start into Saturday’s home opener against the Laval Rocket, marking 100 years of professional hockey in the city. Pregame festivities include a downtown block party and player red-carpet arrival, while the team also highlights arena concession upgrades.
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Bahrain Grand Prix start held at Sepang over thunderstorm and safety checks
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— Oct 4, 2026
The Bahrain GP start at Sepang was delayed after a thunderstorm hit with cars already on the grid; the medical car reported significant standing water and no new start time was set.
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Jared Kim
They should delay as long as needed with that much standing water reported. Safety has to come first even if it ruins the schedule.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump DOJ Launches Probe Into New Jersey City Over ‘Egregious’ Firearm Permit Process
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 1h
NWS Issues Tornado Warning Across Piedmont Counties
Weather
— 5d
Rain and thunderstorms are expected across the Carolinas this weekend, with some Sunday storms capable of damaging winds or brief tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of central North Carolina, urging people in the affected areas to take shelter.
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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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Weather Triggers Repeated Phoenix Sky Harbor Ground Stops
Weather
— 3d
Weather repeatedly disrupted flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor, prompting FAA ground stops amid low clouds, thunderstorms and strong winds. The restrictions caused delays, including holds on departing and arriving flights.
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Railers Plan Opener Under New Blues Affiliation
Sports
— 3d
The Worcester Railers begin their ninth ECHL season Oct. 17 against Maine, opening a new affiliation with the St. Louis Blues and Springfield Thunderbirds after an 0-2 preseason. Led by captain Anthony Repaci and coach-general manager Nick Tuzzolino, Worcester aims to contend for a North Division playoff spot; its opening weekend also includes an Oct. 18 home game against Trois-Rivières.
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Storms Expected Across Australia, Georgia
Weather
— 6d
Forecasts call for widespread, potentially severe thunderstorms across central and eastern Australia, while U.S. outlooks range from mostly calm weather with possible showers to tropical-storm watches in parts of Georgia as Hurricane Isaias strengthens over the Gulf. A separate forecast also points to mostly good weather ahead of a hurricane.
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Storms, Hurricane Isaias Disrupt Florida Flights
Weather
— Oct 6, 2026
Thunderstorms have caused thousands of U.S. flight delays and cancellations, with Florida airports including Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa particularly affected; the FAA warned that storm-related delays, reroutings or traffic restrictions may continue, though its advisory did not call for airport closures or a general ground stop. Tropical Storm Isaias was also expected to strengthen and bring further travel disruptions as it approached Florida.
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Four agreements can replace the rules you never chose
Most human suffering comes from childhood beliefs absorbed without consent, and freedom comes from four daily commitments about speech, reaction, interpretation, and effort.
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Heavy Rain Expected in North Carolina, Nepal
Weather
— 5d
North Carolina officials warned that Hurricane Isaias could bring flooding and damaging winds, while cotton farmers rushed to harvest ahead of the rain. Separately, Nepal’s meteorological department forecast heavy rain in some regions, along with possible thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and mountain snowfall.
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Tropical-fueled storms, cooldown expected across Arizona
Weather
— Oct 7, 2026
Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Phoenix area from Saturday into early next week as moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel combines with a low-pressure system, bringing locally heavy rain and gusty winds. Temperatures are forecast to drop sharply from triple-digit heat into the 80s, with strong Sunday winds potentially raising blowing-dust and travel concerns.
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New Mexico Balloon Fiesta Faces Late-Week Storm Risk
Weather
— Oct 5, 2026
High pressure is bringing mostly clear, warmer-than-average weather that should favor Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta through midweek, with only isolated storms possible over higher terrain. Showers, thunderstorms and breezier conditions are expected to increase Sunday into Monday as the weather pattern shifts.
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Forecasts Split Between Sunny Days and Late Storms
Lifestyle
— Oct 3, 2026
One forecast calls for mostly sunny, warm days with cool nights and a chance of late showers, while another warns of morning rain, afternoon thunderstorms and heavier overnight rain.
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Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Winds to Australia and Parts of U.S.
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— Sep 17, 2026
Across Australia, authorities warned of elevated fire danger in Tasmania, widespread storm damage and power outages in South Australia and Western Australia, and an unusually warm El Niño-influenced winter pattern bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. In North America, meteorologists issued severe-weather alerts for strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail across several states, while Canadian Maritime media highlighted local weather watchers tracking September conditions.
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EXCLUSIVE: Asst. Commerce Secretary Roth Reveals The Issues Facing Classrooms That Rely Too Much On Screens
Sean Moran · 6 min · 2h
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