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Could 76ers Move On From 24-Year-Old Forward?

The team has to shed some bodies in camp, so there may be a move not many expect.

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Sep 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Padres Newest Catcher Is Team’s Minor League Player Of Year

The San Diego Padres had to wait for catcher Ethan Salas to develop, but the wait has been worth it.

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Sep 22 • 7:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
White Sox Change Tune on Munetaka Murakami Contract Extension
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Sep 22 • 7:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
McKinsey says AI agent costs are variable

McKinsey warns companies that AI spending may rise further and be less predictable with adoption of agents

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Sep 22 • 6:50 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
US Republican calls for probe into Donald Trump Jr’s business dealings

US Senator John Curtis's letter marks a rare effort by a member of the president's own party to hold him accountable.

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Sep 22 • 6:07 PM EDT • Business • aljazeera.com
Detroit Pistons Slip Weight Clause Into Jalen Duren Contract

With training camp opening next week, the Detroit Pistons still have not been able to reach a long-term agreement with restricted free agent Jalen Duren

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Sep 22 • 6:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Schaeffer Deserves Credit for Rockies' Improvement in 2026

Sure, the Colorado Rockies, more than likely, will finish with 100 losses again this season. Still, manager Warren Schaeffer has helped this ballclub show definite signs of growth.

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Sep 22 • 5:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kamala Harris campaigns for Abdul El-Sayed at Detroit maternal health roundtable
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Sep 22 • 5:50 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Mets Face Tough Choices With Catchers In Offseason
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Sep 22 • 5:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nuggets Sign Pair of Underrated Rookies to Training Camp Contracts

The Nuggets have completed their training camp roster with the recent additions of two undrafted rookies.

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Sep 22 • 5:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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
Miguel Gutiérrez Wants To Join The World Cup Winners

A sensational debut for Bayer Leverkusen has the Spanish left-back eyeing a senior international call-up, aiming to fill Alejandro Grimaldo’s shoes for both club and country.

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Sep 22 • 5:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Clinton Nsiala Completes Permanent Rangers Exit With Sharjah Move

Clinton Nsiala has left Rangers for Sharjah on a two-year contract after failing to break into Derek McInnes’ plans at Ibrox this season.

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Sep 22 • 5:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Patrick Mahomes' Remarkable Overtime Record Gets Even Better

Patrick Mahomes improved an already remarkable overtime record in the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 2 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

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Sep 22 • 5:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Moussa Diaby: Leverkusen Has Changed Its Mentality

Returning from a global journey, the French winger discovers a transformed club fueled by championship grit and a personal evolution that prioritizes defensive discipline alongside his trademark pace.

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Sep 22 • 5:14 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mets Ink Interim Manager Andy Green To Three-Year Contract
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Sep 22 • 5:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Patrik Schick’s Hot Streak Interrupted By International Break

The Czech striker has evolved into a vocal leader, matching historic scoring records while spearheading Leverkusen’s resurgence before national duty stalls his clinical momentum in the Bundesliga.

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Sep 22 • 5:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
De Paula’s Early Success Threatens Hernández’s Dodgers Future

As top prospect Josue De Paula’s historic offensive surge ignites the Los Angeles Dodgers, his elite plate discipline and sudden emergence could force Teoscar Hernández out of town.

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Sep 22 • 5:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Shelton Henderson Envisions 'Farther' Success for UM Men's Basketball

Sophomore centerpiece Shelton Henderson keys a revamped Miami Hurricanes roster, eyeing a deep postseason run.

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Sep 22 • 5:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former Pacers Fan Favorite Involved in NBA Trade on Tuesday

A former Indiana Pacers fan favorite has been involved in an NBA trade on Tuesday as the season draws closer.

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Sep 22 • 4:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida's Success Prompted Warning From Pete Golding

Riding a hot streak into a high-stakes showdown, the Florida Gators represent a dangerous trap for Ole Miss as Pete Golding warns his Rebels against post-LSU complacency.

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Sep 22 • 4:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
El-Sayed joined by Harris during reproductive health roundtable

Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed joined a discussion at Birth Detroit

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Sep 22 • 4:38 PM EDT • Health • detroitnews.com
Auburn Weekly Roundtable

Week 4 has arrived, and the Auburn Tigers are looking for a bounceback after their 42-39 loss to the Florida Gators. It’s Homecoming on the Plains, and the Vanderbilt Commodores are in town, who have had the Tigers’ number over the past few seasons.

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Sep 22 • 4:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cincinnati Reds Recall Reliever for Season's Final Road Trip

The Reds recalled Connor Phillips from Triple-A and placed Tony Santillan on the injured list on Tuesday.

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Sep 22 • 4:22 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.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
Abdul El-Sayed says Kamala Harris' visit for his Michigan U.S. Senate race is about Democratic unity

El-Sayed said Harris, who will attend a roundtable on Black maternal health with him and separately join an event hosted by the Detroit chapter of the NAACP, is a critical advocate in helping him close ranks as he tries to defeat Republican Mike Rogers.

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Sep 22 • 4:04 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
Abdul El-Sayed says Kamala Harris' visit for his Michigan U.S. Senate race is about Democratic unity

El-Sayed said Harris, who will attend a roundtable on Black maternal health with him and separately join an event hosted by the Detroit chapter of the NAACP, is a critical advocate in helping him close ranks as he tries to defeat Republican Mike Rogers.

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Sep 22 • 4:04 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
A's Have Looming Roster Decisions to Make

With 10 players on the 60-day IL, the A's will have to add them back to the 40-man roster this offseason. Those decisions will have an impact on the team's offseason approach.

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Sep 22 • 4:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Phoenix Suns 2026-27 Player Profile: Haywood Highsmith

After a savvy salary cap maneuver, the versatile sharpshooter battles for a roster spot, offering elite defensive length and lethal floor spacing for a deep Phoenix rotation.

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Sep 22 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New Lakers Guard Quentin Grimes Shares Excitement About Joining LA

Quentin Grimes grew up rooting for the Lakers, and the newest addition to their backcourt is ready to prove the front office right.

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Sep 22 • 3:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Yankees Offer Update on Injured Starter Ahead of Rays Series

The New York Yankees are dealing with several injury issues to key players, with Aaron Judge being the most notable ailing star heading into a series against the Tampa Bay Rays.Judge isn’t expected to be available for the first round of the playoffs, manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Tuesday, September 22, including Chris Kirschner […] The post Yankees Offer Update on Injured Starter Ahead of Rays Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 22 • 3:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kings’ Sabonis Ranked 58th in the NBA 2026 Top-100

Sabonis faces a high-stakes season to restore his trade value before Sacramento pivots toward a new era.

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Sep 22 • 3:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Brent Venables Gives MAJOR Update On David Stone's Injury

Confusion swirls after a freak practice collision leaves Oklahoma’s star defensive anchor sidelined, as Venables clarifies the injury details as the Sooners await critical news on Stone’s availability

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Sep 22 • 2:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jac Caglianone Opens Up After Learning Hard Lesson in Houston

The Royals slugger called his dugout mistake selfish and immature, then spent the weekend showing why the team still believes in him.

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Sep 22 • 2:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tottenham Lose Sponsor as Sidiz Partnership Comes to an End

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly lost another commercial partner after Sidiz ended its sponsorship agreement, following Kumho Tyre’s departure and ahead of AIA’s move away from the front of Spurs’ shirts.

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Sep 22 • 2:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida's College Football Playoff Odds Skyrocket After 3-0 Start

Surging metrics give the Gators a fighting chance in a crowded SEC. With a crucial Ole Miss showdown looming, Gainesville braces for a gauntlet that could define their season.

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Sep 22 • 2:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Eagles Sign Pro Bowl CB to Bolster Defense

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed a Pro Bowl defender to bolster the roster.

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Sep 22 • 1:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Brees Changes Story About Making Comeback With Broncos

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton says he never heard about Brees contacting Broncos, and Brees backed him up.

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Sep 22 • 1:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dodgers Activate Pages, Sasaki From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Andy Pages and Roki Sasaki off the Injured List ahead of their final home series of 2026.

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Sep 22 • 1:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ravens Week 3 Power Rankings Round-Up

A look at where the Baltimore Ravens land in the national power rankings.

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Sep 22 • 1:34 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Syracuse Men's Basketball Gets Great Prediction on Recruiting Trail

Gerry McNamara is working to rebuild the Orange both now, and in the future.

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Sep 22 • 1:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.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
Roundtable Rams Episode 36

Roundtable Rams crew James Brizuela and Billie Melissa break down the Los Angeles Rams Week 2 victory over the New York Giants.

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Sep 22 • 1:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jérémy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo: Transforming Liverpool’s Defence

Jérémy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo have been thrown together and suddenly, getting past Liverpool looks like one of the toughest assignments in the Premier League.

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Sep 22 • 12:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Phillies' Brandon Marsh Has Entered Unfathomable Territory
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Sep 22 • 11:38 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Circle Stock Spikes As Binance Takes $100 Million Slice

Circle stock reversed early gains as Binance, the world's busiest crypto exchange, says it's paying $100 million for stake in the USDC stablecoin issuer.

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Sep 22 • 11:26 AM EDT • Business • investors.com
Edgerrin Cooper Breaks 27-Year-Old Packers Record

Exploding into his third season, the disruptive linebacker is anchoring a shorthanded Green Bay Packers defense.

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Sep 22 • 11:16 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What CDC's new teen health survey shows, and what it skips

Teen suicide risk hit a 10-year low in 2025. Guns, sexual violence, and self-harm. Where are the 2025 data on transgender teens? Missing data changes public health policy. Teen suicide risk hit a 10-year low in 2025. CDC asked more than 10,000 high school students over 100 questions in spring 2025. Yesterday, it published a report covering a fraction of them. The report focsed on five areas: diet, physical activity, sleep, digital behaviors, and mental health, reflecting the priorities of the Make America Healthy Again movement. There was good news. Fewer teens seriously considered suicide in 2025 than in any survey year since 2015: 14%, down from 20% in 2023. Sadness fell. Underlying Conditions is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Sports participation, which dipped to 49% in 2021, is back to its 2015 level of 58%. Daily PE fell from 27% to 20% in two years, while fewer students eat breakfast daily than a decade ago. Guns, sexual violence, and self-harm. The questionnaire is public, and it goes well beyond those five areas. Students answered questions about sexual violence, self-harm, and whether they got help when they felt sad or anxious. They said how quickly they could get a loaded gun. They reported whether food ran out at home and whether they felt close to people at school. There were questions about sexual identity, including whether they were transgender. The report did not publish any of the answers students gave to those questions. CDC posts the raw survey data online, so anyone can see what the report left out. The report doesn’t cover the health of sexual minority students. Among students who identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, or another non-straight identity, persistent sadness fell from 66% to 57% between 2023 and 2025. Serious thoughts of suicide fell from 41% to 30%. Those drops were bigger than the ones among straight students, although the gap remains wide: 28% of straight students reported persistent sadness, about half the rate of LGBQ+ students. About 1 in 7 girls reported sexual violence in the past year. One in 6 students hurt themselves on purpose. Among students who needed help for sadness or anxiety, half rarely or never got it. And among students who had seriously considered suicide, 43% said they could get a loaded gun without an adult’s permission. One protective factor rose sharply. In 2023, 55% of students said they felt close to people at their school; in 2025, 63% did. CDC’s earlier research ties that kind of connection to better mental health. Where are the 2025 data on transgender teens? In 2023, CDC's national survey asked high school students, for the first time, whether they were transgender. Their answers are the only nationally representative data on transgender teens, and their mental health is by far the worst of any demographic. That year, 71% of transgender students reported persistent sadness, 54% seriously considered suicide, and 26% attempted it, compared with 38%, 18%, and 8% of cisgender students. But we don’t have 2025 data. The timing matters because students took the survey in spring 2025, as federal policy toward transgender youth shifted. On January 28th, an executive order directed agencies to end federal support for gender-affirming care for people under 19, and several hospitals paused that care within days. In February, the CDC said it would no longer process transgender identity data. Later in 2025, the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and HHS ended the 988 Lifeline’s dedicated line for LGBTQ+ youth. Researchers disagree about how much state policy shapes trans teens’ mental health. A 2024 Trevor Project study estimated that anti-trans laws increased suicide attempts among trans and nonbinary youth. Critics dispute its methods and its estimates. The 2025 survey could have added national evidence to that fight. CDC collected the data but hasn’t publicly released it. Missing data changes public health policy. Surveillance works as a feedback loop. It can show officials whether their policies help or hurt. The CDC didn’t provide data on the students most exposed to transgender policy shifts. The report kept measures that frame health as personal choice, like fruit, breakfast, and sports. It left out measures that track policy, like gun access, mental healthcare, food at home, and school climate, all of which respond to what legislators and agencies decide. HHS did not respond to questions that I sent on September 21st.

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Sep 22 • 10:31 AM EDT • Health • celinegounder.com
Browns Rise in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings After Upsetting Buccaneers
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Sep 22 • 10:17 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Eagles Need to Be Careful With Zach Ertz Signing

The idea is right but they need to be careful.

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Sep 22 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Should Rangers Fans be Optimistic?

The Texas Rangers have not been able to reach the playoffs since winning the World Series in 2023. That could change this season.

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Sep 22 • 9:47 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Chiefs Put Colts Coach In A Familiar But Impossible Position
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Sep 22 • 9:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mets Top Pitching Prospect Caps Breakout Season with Major Honor
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Sep 22 • 9:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gates Foundation and MTN launch AI maternal health platform to reach 500,000 women by 2030 in Nigeria, which accounts for about 30% of maternal deaths

The four-year, $25 million partnership pairs AI tools with phone and connectivity access to cut preventable maternal deaths.

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Sep 22 • 9:30 AM EDT • Health • fortune.com
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Setting Realistic Expectations for Clippers in 2026-27 NBA Season

The Kawhi Leonard era is over, and the goal in Los Angeles is a fight for the play-in rather than a banner.

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Sep 22 • 9:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
BBC Audio | The Inquiry | How did Italian politics become stable?

Italy was once known for political instability, so how did that change?

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Sep 22 • 9:04 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Northwestern Opens as 23.5-Point Underdog Against No. 5 Indiana

Northwestern enters its first Big Ten game 2-0 but opens as a 23.5-point underdog against No. 5 Indiana, setting up the Wildcats’ biggest test of the 2026 season.

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Sep 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Todd Monken Defends Pair of Controversial Decisions from Browns Win
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Sep 22 • 8:49 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Padres Open Pivotal Series vs. Dodgers With Plenty At Stake

The San Diego Padres have a magic number of two to get into the playoffs, but a familiar opponent is in the way.

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Sep 22 • 8:13 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Iowa Football: Five Fast Facts About Michigan

This will be the Hawkeyes' first trip to the Big House since 2019.

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Sep 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Micah Nori’s First Real Trail Blazers Test Is Already Here

With a star-studded backcourt vying for possession, Portland’s new head coach must master a delicate balancing act to turn redundant offensive talent into a cohesive championship contender.

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Sep 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UNC's Bill Belichick Has Perfect Response After Loss to Clemson

A loss is a loss, but things are changing.

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Sep 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Penguins announce Crosby, Malkin return for Tuesday preseason game

Some more notable starters are seeing preseason action tonight for the Penguins after Bryan Rust and Kris Letang took the ice in Monday night’s win over the Buffalo Sabres. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will both be playing Tuesday night against the Detroit Red Wings’ preseason squad, according to the Penguins. They’ll be joined by […]

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Sep 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gavin Newsom paddles to the political right with 3 notable vetoes

Newsom's rejection of pension, work-from-home and environmental bills won points with the right but angered some unions and advocacy groups.

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Sep 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Why's Dirk Nowitzki 'Passing Notes' To Mavs Star Cooper Flagg?

The Mavericks legend said he keeps in touch with Cooper Flagg and sends him advice when he notices something in his game.

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Sep 22 • 7:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Liverpool's Search For A New Sporting Director Continues as Top Candidates Emerge

Liverpool are stepping up their hunt for a new sporting director following the departure of Richard Hughes at the start of the month, with two names in particular being linked with the high-profile role.

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Sep 22 • 7:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2026 Farm Science Review to showcase the latest ag technology and innovation for farmers

This year’s Farm Science Review is giving farmers a firsthand look at the newest innovations in agriculture. Show manager Nick Zachrich says attendees will have an opportunity to discuss how to make their farm more profitable in 2027. “Crop prices have rebounded a little bit,” he says. “There are still a lot of challenges going […]

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Sep 22 • 7:30 AM EDT • Science • brownfieldagnews.com
Yankees' Trent Grisham Question Has Already Been Answered

The New York Yankees should already know what to do with Trent Grisham.

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Sep 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Phillies' Jesus Luzardo Update is Not Exactly Great News
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Sep 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Liam Coen: Jaguars Must ‘Move on and Respond'

Head coach Liam Coen and his players are using the Jaguars' loss at Denver as motivation to improve.

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Sep 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Colts Signing New Receiver After Alec Pierce Update

The Indianapolis Colts are signing one of Daniel Jones' former top receivers.

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Sep 22 • 6:19 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
ECB, EU central banks oppose stablecoin bank deposit rule

Stablecoin issuers should not be required to hold a minimum proportion of ​their reserve assets as bank deposits because ‌they could leave lenders exposed to changes in the stablecoin market and less sticky deposits, the ECB ​and other EU central banks said ​on Tuesday.

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Sep 22 • 6:15 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Predicting Where Lakers Finish in Loaded Western Conference

Where will the Los Angeles Lakers finish in the West?

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Sep 22 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Today’s Papers – Mancini’s mission, Juventus joke, Spence returns

La Gazzetta dello SportThe last dribbleFootball’s farewell to MazzolaThe Azzurri legends and applause to the JuventiniTardelli: ‘The ultras’ gesture is unacceptable.’Inter, one more arrowThe b...

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Sep 22 • 3:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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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