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Kenny Dillingham Offers Solutions to Arizona State’s Offensive Struggles

Kenny Dillingham and the Arizona State Sun Devils are in the midst of a necessary off week.Arizona State (2-1, 1-0 Big 12) are freshly coming off a conference-opening victory over the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday.Despite the victory, there are several questions facing Dillingham and this team in particular. Saturday’s victory marks the first one that […] The post Kenny Dillingham Offers Solutions to Arizona State’s Offensive Struggles appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 22 • 8:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Knitted emotional support chickens bring national attention to an L.A. small business

The Knitting Tree, L.A., has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its 2026 "Top 100 Small to Midsize Businesses in America" awards.

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Sep 22 • 5:50 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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RB Leipzig Renew Interest In Samir El Mourabet

The German giants are eyeing a January swoop for the €35 million-rated Moroccan starlet, aiming to bolster their midfield with his proven European pedigree and World Cup experience.

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Sep 22 • 5:34 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Penn State chemist receives 2026 Schmidt Science Polymath Award

Lauren Zarzar, professor of chemistry and materials science and engineering, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Schmidt Science Polymath Award.

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Sep 22 • 5:10 PM EDT • Science • psu.edu
Russia's neighbor reveals personal appeals to Trump as US weighs NATO troop pullback in Europe

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda revealed he sent two letters to Trump urging U.S. troops to stay on NATO's eastern flank amid Russia threat.

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Sep 22 • 4:58 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Some Republican candidates are distancing from Trump before midterms

Midterm elections have a history of spelling trouble for the sitting president’s party

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Sep 22 • 4:50 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Melania Trump breaks with the president on media ban

President Donald Trump has implemented a ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico at the White House, seizing reporters’ credentials amid what he deems unfair coverage. First lady Melania Trump, however, is taking a different approach on press freedom.

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Sep 22 • 4:42 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Sudden Demand for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and War PS5 Ports After Switch 2 Bundle Is Revealed

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Sep 22 • 4:30 PM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
The GOP stampede away from Trump is growing

Republicans choosing to distance themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm election was somewhat inevitable, given how historically unpopular Trump is.

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Sep 22 • 4:10 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Barcelona handed positive injury news

La Liga champions Barcelona have this week been afforded some welcome positive news on the personnel front. This comes amid confirmation that Frenkie de Jong is finally taking positive steps forward i...

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Sep 22 • 2:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Opinion: Cruel politics pit struggling Americans against each other

The midterm elections will be about whether workers will begin to see one another’s pain as their own.

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Sep 22 • 2:14 PM EDT • Politics • expressnews.com
Astros Must Rediscover Championship DNA to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

In their heyday, the Dallas Cowboys would often win on Sundays simply due to the star on the side of their helmets. Twenty straight playoff appearances will do that kind of thing, intimidating the opposing sideline before the ball was even kicked off. The Houston Astros have experienced their own championship pedigree. What started with […]

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Sep 22 • 1:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna out following knee surgery

By MLSsoccer staffReal Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 MLS season after undergoing a successful meniscus repair in his knee last week, the club announced ...

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Sep 22 • 1:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
World’s most contagious virus hits major US airport as officials warn of possible exposure

Philadelphia International Airport is tied to a second measles exposure event across multiple terminals amid Pennsylvania's worsening measles outbreak.

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Sep 22 • 1:36 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
GOP candidate for governor Rick Jackson drops lawsuits against Burt Jones

Jackson and Jones filed lawsuits against each other amid a bitter primary battle as both sought the Republican nomination for Georgia governor.

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Sep 22 • 1:31 PM EDT • Politics • ajc.com
Republican candidates are breaking with Trump on Iran as midterms loom

Republicans in key battleground states are urging a speedy end to the war as new polling suggests only 1 in 4 Americans support it.

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Sep 22 • 1:26 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Jung’s Adjustments Paying Off After Return to Rangers Lineup

Josh Jung’s refined pregame preparation fuels a dominant return from the Injured List, restoring a vital power source to the middle of the Texas Rangers lineup.

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Sep 22 • 1:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle announced for Switch 2

Aspyr has announced Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle for Switch 2, which includes Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition and Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition. It will laun…

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Sep 22 • 1:14 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Shadow of Mordor coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition and Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition are both coming to Nintendo Switch 2, it’s been revealed. A listing on the Nintendo eShop has them down for September 30, 2026. Middle-earth: Shadow of War Game of the Year Edition features season pass content – specifically the Guardians of the Flaming Eye Warband...

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Sep 22 • 1:06 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Billy Bush returns to network TV with new gig 10 years after Donald Trump scandal

Bush will serve as a conservative contributor after weathering fallout amid his past scandal involving Trump and a hot mic.

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Sep 22 • 1:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Situation Report No.11: Earthquakes in Venezuela 2026 (M7.2 and M7.5)

Nearly three months after the 24 June 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela, the response has moved into early recovery while sustaining essential emergency operations. Efforts now center on maintaining continuity of care across mental health, sexual and reproductive health, maternal and neonatal care, NCDs, and rehabilitation, alongside restoring affected facilities, supporting transitional camps, and strengthening Health Cluster coordination as Emergency Medical Teams and international partners withdraw. Health system recovery is advancing, with 16 ASICs and 356 health facilities assessed (61% operational) and rehabilitation progressing under CERF, CFE and US funding, while fluctuating electricity, medication refrigeration and emergency-generator gaps continue to challenge the safe continuity of essential health services. Public health surveillance and prevention remain active, with 47,145 cumulative vaccine doses administered and 556 health professionals trained, while intensified surveillance in La Guaira and Miranda and mounting environmental risks from tropical rains and heatwaves continue to require sustained vector-control and water/sanitation action. Contraception remains the most consistent unmet need across assessed shelters, particularly among adolescents and young women, while mental health needs continue to rise across the transitional camps amid limited supplies and specialized personnel. PAHO/WHO continues to support the response with critically needed medical supplies and medicines, having shipped 46.6 metric tons to Venezuela to date, benefiting 72 actors and reaching 117,714 people with treatment through PAHO and partner donations, while sustained technical and logistical support to the Ministry of Popular Power for Health (MPPS) has strengthened the national supply chain and ensured the continuity of health services through the coordination, reception, and mobilization of international donations of essential medical products.

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Sep 22 • 12:04 PM EDT • Health • paho.org
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions whether a Latina can be elected president

The 36-year-old ascendant leader of the Democratic Party’s progressive movement will decide whether to run for president in 2028 after the upcoming midterm elections.

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Sep 22 • 11:37 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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13-year-old arrested following vehicle thefts and business break-ins in Oakland Co.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. - A young teen is in custody after multple vehicle thefts and business break-ins occured over the weekend.

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Sep 22 • 11:10 AM EDT • Business • midmichigannow.com
Steelers OC Delivers Message to D.K. Metcalf Amid Drop Issues

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio sent a message to wide receiver D.K. Metcalf after his difficult Week 2. The post Steelers OC Delivers Message to D.K. Metcalf Amid Drop Issues appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 22 • 10:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump in address to world leaders at UN defends his decision to start Iran war

Trump accused Iran of stalling to make a deal to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate an endgame to the war until after the midterms

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Sep 22 • 10:59 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Xbox transfers Rare and Halo franchise to Activision, proposes closure of Ninja Theory and confirms another 268 roles cut amid studio restructure

Major staff cuts at former 343 Industries and other teams; consultation begins at Ninja Theory; Obsidian transferred to Bethesda, buyer found for Undead Labs

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Sep 22 • 10:06 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: First WV competitor debuts in 51st season of 'Survivor'

The reality competition show "Survivor" premieres on Sept. 23, 2026, with its 51st season. This season will feature competitor Maggie Nestor, of Middleway, Jefferson County, West Virginia, the first person from West Virginia selected for the show.

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Sep 22 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • wvgazettemail.com
Political science department holds bipartisan midterms panel

The Department of Political Science last Wednesday hosted "Perspectives on the 2026 Midterm Election” as part of the Peter J. Hoagland Integrity in Public Services Lecture Series at the Sheldon Museum.

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Sep 22 • 9:40 AM EDT • Science • dailynebraskan.com
California high school football team abruptly cancels season amid investigation

Less than a month into the 2026 high school football season, one prominent California high school has called the rest of their season off.

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Sep 22 • 9:32 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Player Preview: Adam Oumiddoch

The four-star freshman hopes to be a regular contributor from day one.

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Sep 22 • 9:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Caesars Entertainment supplements proxy over counsel conflict disclosure amid merger

Caesars Entertainment voluntarily supplements its definitive proxy to disclose Latham & Watkins’ separate representations of Fertitta affiliates while denying any required additional disclosure.Key Highlights:Original SEC Filing: Caesars Entertainment, Inc. [ CZR ] - 8-K - Sep. 22, 2026This is an A…

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Sep 22 • 9:23 AM EDT • Entertainment • tradingview.com
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What does Burnham want from Trump – and will he get it?

PM will press for US support for Ukraine in first meeting, but defence spending, Middle East and North Sea oil remain potential flashpoints

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Sep 22 • 9:17 AM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
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RSM US Middle Market Business Index Holds Near Recent Highs as Rising Profits and Business Investment Sustain Optimism

/PRNewswire/ -- The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) remained near recent highs, registering at 111.8 for the third quarter, which is a statistically...

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Sep 22 • 9:08 AM EDT • Business • prnewswire.com
Jaguar Health Receives Fee Waivers from FDA

Company remains sharply focused on its ongoing rare disease intestinal failure global development program for microvillus inclusion disease (MVID) and SBS for crofelemer powder for oral solution, targeting an NDA filing for MVID mid-2027SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2026 / (NASDAQ:JAGX) (Jaguar) family company Napo Pharmaceuticals (Napo) today announced that the U. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Napo's request for a waiver of the fee associated with the Pres

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Sep 22 • 9:05 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Telestroke program offers fast stroke care in rural areas

Technology has made healthcare more accessible. The telestroke program at Sanford connects neurologists in Fargo with patients in Bemidji.

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Sep 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • news.sanfordhealth.org
Sonos Beam Ultra review: A huge Atmos upgrade for $699

The Sonos Beam Ultra isn't quite mid-range at $699, but it sounds almost as good as the huge Sonos Arc.

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Sep 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Paul Merson said Arteta made one selection mistake against Brighton

Mikel Arteta benched Myles Lewis-Skelly for Arsenal’s last match against Brighton, as the midfielder had struggled in previous matches and the Gunners wanted something different against the Seagulls...

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Sep 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Christina Applegate shares new video after months in the hospital

Christina Applegate is sending her love to fans after being hospitalized for months amid her battle with multiple sclerosis.

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Sep 22 • 8:52 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
This emerging treatment could help people avoid knee replacement surgery

A minimally invasive procedure called genicular artery embolization could offer a new middle ground between conservative treatments and knee replacement for osteoarthritis. By blocking tiny blood vessels associated with inflammation, GAE can significantly reduce pain, with some patients reporting little or no pain afterward. Studies suggest the benefits may last two to four years in people who respond well.

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Sep 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
“Politics Are Desperately Important at the Moment”: Bill McKibben on Midterms, Trump & Climate Crisis

Ahead of the midterm elections, activist and writer Bill McKibben says he has been traveling across the United States with Third Act, the environmental group he founded to harness the power of seniors who care about the climate and democracy. “These elections are also starting to set the groundwork for 2028,” says McKibben, who calls the next U.S. presidential vote “maybe the last election that happens in a timeframe when we still really have an opportunity to affect some of the outcomes of these things.”

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Sep 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • democracynow.org
Public health leaders report widespread harassment, threats after COVID-19

Backlash against public health officials, including intimidation and threats of physical harm, has been widespread in the years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and public health officials face ...

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Sep 22 • 7:40 AM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
URochester developing Doctor of Physical Therapy program amid broader health sciences expansion

The University of Rochester is developing a doctor of physical therapy program to expand its health sciences education and research offerings.

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Sep 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • rbj.net
This local band is getting back together, 15 years later

After a hiatus of more than 15 years, L&J band members Liz Kennedy, Justin Kennedy and Tim Shane bring their Midwest indie band back to the stage with a gig Sept. 26 at Sisters Books & Nooks in Cedar Rapids.

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Sep 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
14th-century woman in China lost her nose to amputation — likely as punishment for stealing or adultery

A face-down burial of a middle-aged woman who died around 700 years ago in China is the world's first evidence of punitive nasal amputation.

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Sep 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Junior League of Alexandria donates $700 to support Science Olympiad at Brame Middle School

The Junior League of Alexandria donated $700 to support Mr. William “Bill” Foley’s proposal to bring Science Olympiad back to Scott M. Brame Middle School. The donation will help create opportuniti…

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Sep 22 • 6:46 AM EDT • Science • rapidesparishjournal.com
Why Melinda French Gates is shifting her philanthropy on women’s health

The philanthropist is investing in care for women in their midlife.

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Sep 22 • 6:45 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Trump set to address UNGA with Middle East and Ukraine on agenda

President also due to hold meetings with 11 world leaders

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Sep 22 • 6:36 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Wall St futures pause after AI rally, focus on Mideast tensions

Wall Street's main indexes were steady on Tuesday, ​following strong AI-driven gains in the previous session, while investors awaited potential talks between the United ‌States and Iran that could end their six-month-old conflict.

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Sep 22 • 6:19 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Arsenal youngster joins Manchester City

Arsenal academy midfielder Mishel Nduka has finally completed his move to Manchester City, having agreed to the transfer back in July.Photo via Nduka on InstagramOn Monday evening, Mishel Nduka posted...

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Sep 22 • 6:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins

Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.

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Sep 22 • 6:04 AM EDT • Health • wilx.com
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins

Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.

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Sep 22 • 6:04 AM EDT • Health • wtoc.com
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins

Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.

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Sep 22 • 6:04 AM EDT • Health • wowt.com
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins

Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.

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Sep 22 • 6:04 AM EDT • Health • wcax.com
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins

Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.

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Sep 22 • 6:04 AM EDT • Health • fox8live.com
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins

Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.

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Sep 22 • 6:04 AM EDT • Health • wilx.com
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins

Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.

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Sep 22 • 6:04 AM EDT • Health • kktv.com
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins

Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.

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Sep 22 • 6:04 AM EDT • Health • kttc.com
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins

Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.

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Sep 22 • 6:04 AM EDT • Health • newschannel10.com
COVID vaccines for uninsured Tennessee kids in limbo amid federal delays

The federal government hasn't said if it will continue to provide COVID-19 vaccines to low-income kids through a free immunization program,

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Sep 22 • 6:01 AM EDT • Health • tennesseelookout.com
New poll reveals which political party has a 5-point advantage ahead of November elections

Democrats hold a 5-point advantage over Republicans with just over a month to go before the midterm elections

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Sep 22 • 6:01 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
New poll reveals which political party has a 5-point advantage ahead of November elections

Democrats hold a 5-point advantage over Republicans with just over a month to go before the midterm elections

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Sep 22 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • nj.com
Political rival had called for investigation into Platte County prosecutor amid dispute

The complaint was sent to the Platte County Sheriff one day before Missouri State Highway Patrol was requested to investigate.

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Sep 22 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • kansascity.com
Midterms' new populism: Taking on health industries

Anxiety over health care costs is driving a new brand of populism and talk about taking on health industries.

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Sep 22 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • axios.com
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Montgomery receives first senior Scotland call-up

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery receives his first call-up into the senior Scotland squad for their Nations League matches.

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Sep 22 • 5:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kamala Harris returns to campaign trail to boost Abdul El-Sayed in critical Michigan Senate race

Kamala Harris is set to campaign Tuesday with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, a joint appearance between two Democrats in a state that’s crucial to the party’s fortunes in this fall’s midterms – and the presidential primary to follow.

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Sep 22 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
GOP Money vs. $5 Gas: What Will Matter More in the Midterms?

GOP groups are spending big as rising gas prices fuel Republicans’ panic ahead of the midterms.

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Sep 22 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Business across the West struggle to profit as fuel prices soar

Fuel prices across the West have risen to nearly £2 per litre amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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Sep 22 • 4:33 AM EDT • Business • bbc.com
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Science in Oxford - The end of the Universe at the Schwarzman

Cleo Turner considers Professor Brian Schmidt's fascinating lecture on the past, present and future of our universe.

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Sep 22 • 4:00 AM EDT • Science • oxfordstudent.com
Arsenal is considering a move for Nottingham Forest star

Morgan Gibbs White remains one of the best midfielders in the Premier League and one of the most in form English players since the start of 2026. His performances have continued to attract attention, ...

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Sep 22 • 4:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Xbox reportedly set to announce second round of layoffs this week

Report suggests platform holder will "consolidate several of its game studios" amid ongoing restructuring

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Sep 22 • 3:55 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Steur has 'huge future in the game'

Former Newcastle defender John Anderson reckons the £23m paid to sign teenage midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax is "looking like a bargain". The 18-year-old made 24 appearances for Ajax in 2025-26 and has started twice in the Premier League for the Magpies this season, impressing in Saturday's 2-1 win over Hull City. "He is still a very inexperienced boy," Anderson told BBC Radio Newcastle.

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Nature of Denis Zakaria’s injury revealed

AS Monaco captain Denis Zakaria (29) was forced to withdraw from the Switzerland squad for the upcoming international break on Monday. L’Équipe have now revealed the nature of the midfielder’s in...

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Sep 22 • 3:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Jiang Feng: The Unravelling of German & European Politics

A state election in eastern Germany has become a revealing test of the changing political landscapes of Germany and Europe, writes Jiang Feng, Professor and Chairman of the Council of the Shanghai Academy of Global Governance and Area Studies (SAGGAS) at Shanghai International Studies University. His analysis follows the decisive victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) (which has been classified as right-wing extremist by German authorities)in the state of Saxony-Anhalt on 6 September, in which it finished far ahead of its mainstream rivals. Jiang previously served as Minister-Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Berlin. The following article was published on 8 September 2026 on huanqiu.com, the online platform of the Global Times. On 6 September, the results of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, were announced. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), classified as far-right by German authorities, made history by becoming the largest party in the state parliament, winning 43.8 per cent of the vote — twice its share in the previous election. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which had governed the state continuously for 24 years, won just 17.2 per cent, its worst result ever in Saxony-Anhalt. On the night the results were announced, the atmosphere at the CDU gathering was unusually calm. There was neither shock nor argument, as if the defeat had long been expected. Several veteran party members who had spent years working in the state government said: “Defeat is not a bad thing. It is time to make changes.” This state election has not only upended Saxony-Anhalt’s political landscape, but also laid bare the deep tensions between Germany’s traditional party structure and model of governance, on the one hand, and an increasingly polarised society on the other. Its repercussions are already being felt at the federal level, making Saxony-Anhalt a useful case study of the broader trend towards political polarisation and realignment in Europe. Governing Difficulties after Electoral Victory The most immediate consequence of the election is a historic setback for the mainstream party order that took shape in post-war Germany. In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD has leapt from a peripheral party to the largest political force in the state. Its electoral base has expanded beyond the traditional category of “marginal protest voters” to take on the characteristics of a cross-class coalition. The party has not only consolidated its support in rural areas, but also attracted many middle-class voters and even members of the social elite with stable jobs, their own homes, and substantial incomes. It has thus evolved from a “protest party” into one with the potential to govern. Despite its commanding lead in the vote, however, the AfD faces an institutional obstacle to governing the state: the mainstream parties’ long-standing “firewall” against it. Neither of the two potential routes to forming a government appears likely to break the current political deadlock. The first would be a coalition of establishment parties, led by the CDU and bringing together the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, the Left Party (Die Linke) and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in a cross-camp government. In terms of parliamentary arithmetic, such a coalition could prevent the AfD from forming a government and preserve the outward stability of the traditional political order. Yet these parties are fundamentally divided over key issues including immigration, the energy transition, economic management, and cultural and education policy. Coalition negotiations would therefore be extremely difficult, and even if a government could be formed, it would most likely prove short-lived. More importantly, an alliance of establishment parties aimed at keeping the largest party out of government would play directly into the AfD’s narrative that “political elites are suppressing public opinion”. It could deepen perceptions of political unfairness, further strengthening the AfD’s political capital, and creating a dynamic in which “the more it is suppressed, the more people vote for it”. Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD’s candidate for state premier, has said that if efforts to form a government fail because other parties refuse to cooperate, the AfD will push for a fresh election, which he believes could deliver the party an absolute majority of seats. This points to more intense political battles ahead. The second option would be a coalition between the AfD and the BSW. Together, the two parties would command a simple majority in parliament, making this, on paper, the quickest route to forming a government. The BSW is the only elected party that has not ruled out cooperation with the AfD, and the two parties share some common ground, including on policy towards Russia. There is therefore a degree of political basis for cooperation. Were such a coalition to materialise, Germany would see its first state government jointly formed by a party defined as far-right and one with a far-left background, creating what might be called a “bipolar anti-establishment alliance”. Such an outcome would fundamentally break with the ideological boundaries of post-war German party politics. It is worth noting that even if the AfD ultimately fails to enter the state government, its roughly 47 per cent share of parliamentary seats would give it a powerful blocking minority. Without its consent, major decisions requiring a two-thirds majority — including constitutional amendments, significant budgetary adjustments, and state-level institutional reforms — would be extremely difficult to pass. Therefore, whoever ultimately forms the government, the AfD will be an unavoidable force in Saxony-Anhalt politics, with a direct influence on the state’s legislative process. Systemic Failures in Germany’s Governance Model The Saxony-Anhalt election result reflects a systemic failure of Germany’s post-war mainstream-party model of governance to adapt to rapidly changing socioeconomic conditions. It stems from multiple, mutually reinforcing structural tensions and highlights the existing political system’s difficulty in adapting to “an increasingly polarised society First, collective anxiety has replaced individual material hardship as a central driver of political mobilisation. The rise of the AfD can no longer be explained simply by poverty or social marginalisation. Its increasingly cross-class electoral base suggests that what is driving voters towards the party is, above all, concern about the broader direction of society. This anxiety about the future of the political community goes beyond individual gains and losses. In political discourse, economic anxiety has become closely intertwined with immigration, while immigration and refugee issues are, in essence, questions of social fairness. This perception turns conflicts over the distribution of social resources into negative assessments of governing parties, providing a broad social basis for far-right political narratives. Second, regional disparities and East German identity have undermined the strategy of addressing eastern Germany’s structural challenges at the regional level. More than three decades after German reunification, eastern states such as Saxony-Anhalt have experienced periods of economic growth, but their underlying economic structures remain weak, and household incomes and wealth remain significantly below those in western Germany. At the same time, they continue to face population outflow, an ageing population, labour shortages, and other structural challenges. At a deeper level, historical experiences — including the collapse of the former East German economic system, mass unemployment during the transition, and the westward shift of decision-making power over major issues — have left some residents with a sense of being “second-class citizens” and of being excluded. For years, the German government treated the “syndrome” of reunification as a regional problem to be gradually addressed at the local level. That approach is becoming increasingly unsustainable, as regional development disparities emerge as a core structural factor shaping national politics. Third, the erosion of institutional trust is perhaps the most decisive factor. AfD supporters tend to distrust establishment institutions, including parliament, government, and the mainstream media. Their concerns about economic security, pensions, and social fairness are significantly greater than the social average. Increasingly, their support for the AfD reflects not an expectation that the existing system can be improved, but a search for an alternative to the current political order. Such a systemic deficit of trust will be extremely difficult for the traditional parties to repair in the short term. Fourth, a generational shift in political mobilisation has amplified political polarisation. Unlike traditional parties, which rely heavily on offline rallies and mainstream media coverage, the AfD has developed a social-media mobilisation strategy built around “raising an issue — identifying who is responsible — offering a simplified solution — building a shared identity”. It turns complex social tensions into concise political narratives, rapidly channelling public sentiment into political support. The contrast on the eve of the election was particularly telling. The establishment parties, together with trade unions and churches, organised an offline march attended by more than 10,000 people, but its reach was largely confined to those present and to traditional media coverage. The AfD held a much smaller indoor event, yet livestreaming on TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms, combined with the involvement of online influencers, gave it a reach and mobilising capacity far beyond that of the march. The contrast illustrates how the traditional parties’ methods of political mobilisation are increasingly struggling to keep pace with a political environment transformed by changes in media technology. A Microcosm of Structural Political Change in Europe The shockwaves from the Saxony-Anhalt election quickly travelled beyond the state to the federal level. Calls for political accountability followed immediately after the results were announced. The governing CDU and SPD are now under enormous pressure, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil face an unprecedented test. Political polarisation in Germany is no longer simply a regional phenomenon. The post-war model of multiparty government by establishment parties is breaking down and being reshaped. Viewed in a broader European context, the Saxony-Anhalt election is part of a continent-wide wave of party polarisation, mainstream-party decline, and rising right-wing forces. Far from an isolated phenomenon, it is a microcosm of the structural political changes unfolding across Europe. Weak economic growth, cultural tensions over immigration, and declining trust in institutions are fuelling the rise of right-wing forces in several countries, challenging the liberal internationalist order established in post-war Europe. As a core member state of the European Union, Germany’s ability to adapt its political system and the direction of its politics will have profound implications for both European integration and the evolution of the international order. 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