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Business & Education Partner at Unique CTE Center - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.—A career and technical education Center in Klamath County is bringing high school students, healthcare employers and higher education together to build the region’s future workforce. It started with a simple idea, get students into the workforce and give Klamath Falls-area employers a chance to prepare them. The Career and Technical Education Regional […]

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Sep 25 • 2:38 PM EDT • Business • kobi5.com
Supporting the mental health of those who provide mental health care in Maine schools

The start of each new school year always brings attention to the mental health needs, including anxiety and stress, of students and their families. However, it can also be a stressful time for those who support them, like school social workers, counselors, teachers, and clinicians.

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Sep 25 • 2:35 PM EDT • Health • wmtw.com
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Agent Jon Moskowitz Joins Pyramid Entertainment

Veteran booking agent Jon Moskowitz has joined Pyramid Entertainment, bringing more than two decades of experience in the live entertainment business to the

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Sep 25 • 2:22 PM EDT • Entertainment • news.pollstar.com
Robert Fitzgerald Has Added Motivation for Northwestern Game at Indiana

Northwestern's star defensive back and team captain has extra motivation heading into Friday night.

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Sep 25 • 2:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Official: Real Madrid star named country’s Player of the Year

A member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has this week been rewarded for his consistent excellence at club and international level alike.This comes amid confirmation of Jude Bellin...

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Sep 25 • 2:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bladen Small Business Center to host “Funding Toolbox” Small Business RoundTable

Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend the September Small Business RoundTable at Bladen Community College, featuring a practical discussion on one of the most important challenges facing entrepreneurs: finding the right funding for a business.The September RoundTable, “The Funding Toolbox,” will be held Monday, Sept.28, from 5:30–7 p.m. in Building 14, Room 135, at Bladen Community College.Sponsored by the Bladen Community College Small Business Center (SBC) and the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will bring together experts familiar with the Small Business Center and SSBCI programs to help participants better understand the funding resources available to entrepreneurs and small businesses.Rather than focusing on one type of financing, “The Funding Toolbox” will explore a variety of funding tools and resources that may be available depending on a business's stage, needs and goals. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about available programs, how they work, what lenders and funding organizations look for, and how business owners can prepare to seek financing.Topics will include:Funding options for startups and existing businessesLoans and other financing resourcesSSBCI-supported funding opportunitiesHow to determine which funding option may fit your businessWhat lenders and funding organizations look forPreparing financial information and documentationResources available to help businesses become funding-ready“The Funding Toolbox” is designed for both aspiring entrepreneurs and established small business owners who are considering starting, expanding or investing in their businesses.The Small Business RoundTable provides an informal setting where local entrepreneurs can learn, ask questions, share experiences and connect with business-resource partners. The program is part of the ongoing efforts of the Bladen Community College Small Business Center and the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to strengthen and support small businesses throughout the community.The September RoundTable is free and open to the public.For more information or to register, contact the Bladen Community College Small Business Center at 910-879-5572.Event DetailsWhat: Small Business RoundTable – The Funding ToolboxWhen: Monday, Sept.28, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m.Where: Bladen Community College, Building 14, Room 135Cost: FreeSponsors: Bladen Community College Small Business Center and Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

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Sep 25 • 1:45 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com
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‘Princess Diaries’ Star Heather Matarazzo Fears Losing Health Insurance Without New Role

Princess Diaries star Heather Matarazzo has admitted she fears she will lose her health insurance if she doesn’t land a new role soon. The 43-year-old highlighted a problem facing actors while talking...

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Sep 25 • 1:37 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Quick hitters: O-line health, safety depth and Dan Campbell’s first days in Detroit with Glenn

Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell and quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell met with the media on Friday. Here are the noteworthy items from those conversations. Healthier up front, banged up in the back It’s good news, bad news on the injury front. First, the offensive line is going to be far closer to full strength with starters Blake Miller (knee) and Christian Mahogany (hip) on track to return to the lineup. That provides stability the offense lacked against Buffalo, particularly at right tackle, where backup Larry Borom allowed 11 quarterback pressures and committed a trio of penalties. Subscribe However, with that same unit, veteran Ben Bartch (foot) is likely to miss Sunday’s matchup with the Jets. The left guard competition that’s been ongoing since May has effectively been whichever option is healthy that week. In the back end, safety Thomas Harper (ankle) is also unlikely to be available on Sunday. That leaves the team precariously thin at the position following Avonte Maddox going on injured reserve this week. Christian Izien is expected to get the start alongside Chuck Clark. “Izzy's been working a lot back there and had a full week,” Campbell said. “And he's gotten a ton of work this week, a ton of reps, full-speed reps. ‘This is what you're going to do, this is the calls’ and just dousing him with full-speed reps and he's done a good job this week.” Safety depth is the bigger concern. The team is expected to count on some combination of Jalen Mills, who signed to the practice squad on Monday, Bishop Fitzgerald, the undrafted rookie poached off the Steelers’ practice squad on Tuesday, and rookie cornerback Keith Abney, who doesn’t have experience at safety. “I'll say this about Abney, man, for a rookie, he's a pretty dang smart, conscientious, aware football player that's got a ton of room to really take off,” Campbell said. “…He's young. He's another one, he just needs reps and reps. But, if we need it, that'll be a guy who may have to go in for us.” You can check here for the full injury report, with game designations, later this afternoon. Reflecting on the past Responding to comments made by Jets coach Aaron Glenn this week, Campbell reflected on his earliest days with the Lions, before the coaching staff had been fleshed out and it was just he and Glenn at the facility working through what they wanted things to look like. “It was just he and I in the lab,” Campbell said. The coach said the two would fill the whiteboard that remains in current coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s office top to bottom with notes about philosophy, coaching style, team identity and the type of players they wanted to target. “He looks different than me,” Campbell said. “I'm taller, I'm whatever. He's quicker. All these different things, man, but we're really the same. I mean we're so much the same. And he's the defensive version, I'm the offensive version. He was my right hand man. …It was fun, man. Those were good days.” Campbell said it was one of the best and worst days of his life when the Jets hired Glenn to be their coach. “AG means the world to me,” Campbell said. “He's one of my dearest friends because I know what he's made of. “…It's because you know you're losing a little piece of you. That's what he meant to me and to us. So, that's hard.” Traits under center A couple of weeks back, Sheppard noted that Brunell had identified Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as the best prospect at the position ahead of the 2025 draft. On Friday, Brunell confirmed his evaluation and explained what he looks for when studying a young quarterback. Here’s the full answer: “Young quarterbacks, you have to look at everything, you know? I look at guys coming out of college just like I look at any free agents that we might be looking at, or guys that we might add to our roster. Do they take care of the ball? Are they on time? How is their decision-making? How are their feet? “It's tough because you look at a college player, you don't understand what they're trying to do offensively, what their reads are, but you can identify when a guy is accurate, obviously, and when the ball's getting there on time. If there are a lot of interceptions, it raises a red flag. And I think with a lot of the spread offenses of what you're seeing, when you see a young player and they're running some pro concepts and he's having to make protection calls, and he's getting the right play out of the run game, and when there's a lot on his plate and he's executing it very well, and he's managing all of that, that really jumps out at you. It’s really hard to find. “That's one thing we saw with Luke Altmeyer. He had a lot of experience. We call it, ‘Hey, he's playing quarterback.’ And what does that mean? It's not just completing passes. It's getting guys lined up, getting the right play, getting the protection call right, just fixing some problems, being able to progress (through reads). And there's still some young guys out there that can do that at a high level, which is good to see.” Regarding Altmyer, who competed for the team’s backup job through the offseason and currently resides on the practice squad, Brunell acknowledged physical development slows once the season starts, because there aren’t reps to go around. However, there’s still extensive mental development that’s ongoing. “The key for him is approach the game as if you're the starter, mentally,” Brunell said. “And that's really all you can do. Approach the game as if you're the starter and be good in the (class)room. You come in alongside Jared (Goff), and you come in alongside Josh (Dobbs) and (do) whatever they need. And if you get an opportunity to talk to Luke, he'll tell you he does have a lot of responsibilities besides just getting donuts for us on Saturday. “For him, it's mentally staying focused, and even though there's really no chance this Sunday of him playing, he has to approach it as if he's taking the first snap and playing the whole game. So what's our game plan? What are our checks? What are we anticipating? And then during the game, we keep him involved as far as looking at coverages and pressures. And so, really, for him, it's just a mental game. And for now, that's all we can do.” Reason for more zone The Lions have significantly increased their usage of zone coverage on defense this season. I asked Campbell if that was a reaction to their personnel or driven by the focus to generate more turnovers, given it can be easier to produce interceptions when you can keep eyes on the quarterback while playing zone. “I think it was a little bit of both,” Campbell said. “We just felt like this would suit us a little bit better up to this point, and then be disruptive and get takeaways, which worked well Week 1. We had two (opportunities) last week against Buffalo we weren’t able to get, but they’re there.” I followed up by asking how much the combination of heavy blitzing with the back end playing zone has contributed to some of the early-season coverage woes, since adding extra players to the pass rush means leaving the coverage short-staffed. “I mean, it’s challenging, and that’s why a lot of the things we’ve done in zone, for the most part, have been to reduce that stress level back there,” Campbell said. “But that also requires the front getting there. And if you don’t get there, we already kind of talked about that, but there (has to be) a trust there.” The alternative, Campbell explained is sending four and it taking longer for the rush to get home, which can create different problems for a defense. “You can bleed yards,” Campbell said about the strategy. “It gets a little longer and it’s dink-and-dunk and run after catch. …So, we do what we think is right by what we feel like our personnel (does well). But also the game plan, who you’re going in to play, the matchups, their offense. “We’re not stuck on one way.” Detroit Football Network is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

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Sep 25 • 1:08 PM EDT • Health • detroitfootball.net
Duke basketball announces start times for important neutral site matchups

Duke basketball recently announced the start times of three important matchups during the 2026-27 season.

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Sep 25 • 1:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Control Resonant's post-launch plan includes a Photo Mode and New Game Plus Plus coming next month: "Do 665 runs if you want!"

Remedy's bringing a Photo Mode and a New Game Plus Plus option to Control Resonant, letting you restart Dylan's twisted journey as many times as you like.

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Sep 25 • 12:58 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Not Long Ago, Trump Accused China of Election Meddling. Today, ‘Great Friendship.’

President Trump softened much of his stance toward China as he prepared to host its leader. But his disregard of a topic that has consumed him — the 2020 election — was particularly stark.

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Sep 25 • 12:55 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Browns Struggling Star Predicted for ‘Bounce Back’ In Week 3

The Cleveland Browns have seen Quinshon Judkins struggle to get a running game going. There's reason to think that will change in Week 3. The post Browns Struggling Star Predicted for ‘Bounce Back’ In Week 3 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 25 • 12:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Deion Sanders addresses Colorado player behavior following first loss

Ringo Chiu/Shutterstock.com Deion Sanders addresses Colorado player behavior Deion Sanders addressed Colorado players after the Buffaloes lost 41–7 at Northwestern on September 19, 2026. The defeat ended Colorado’s 2–0 start and dropped the team to 2–1 ahead of Big 12 play. Sanders said he confronted players he saw laughing after the 34-point loss. His criticism…

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Sep 25 • 12:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
5-Star Dallas, Texas Forward Announces Illinois Basketball Visit Date

A five-star high school forward from Dallas, Texas is set to take a close-up look at Illinois basketball soon.

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Sep 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
“DWTS” judge Carrie Ann Inaba elaborates on Giada De Laurentiis critiques beyond new 1-word review rule

“Dancing With the Stars” implemented a new rule that only allowed two judges to provide feedback, while a third had to react in one word.

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Sep 25 • 11:49 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
VNC Panel Preview: A New Era for Professional Sports and Entertainment in Seattle, A Fireside Chat With Samantha Holloway

VenuesNow Conference Panel Preview: A New Era for Professional Sports and Entertainment in Seattle, a Fireside Chat with Samantha HollowayTuesday, Sept. 29

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Sep 25 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • news.pollstar.com
'Everything we know about space travel is going to change within a decade': The fusion breakthrough that could unlock a path to the stars

Several companies have made significant headway toward nuclear fusion propulsion drives. Is humanity on the brink of a revolution in spaceflight?

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Sep 25 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
A 'decent start' or are Liverpool 'underperforming'?

Defence looks sharp with the new additions, the middle looks imbalanced as we persist with Florian Wirtz. Gareth: Let's face it, we were spoiled in Arne Slot's first season. Iraola is still finding out about players and who will fit into his style of play.

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Sep 25 • 10:31 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nashville summit connects Israeli healthtech startups with U.S. healthcare leaders

Sixteen Israeli companies showcased technologies ranging from clinical AI to patient monitoring and healthcare automation.

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Sep 25 • 10:31 AM EDT • Health • calcalistech.com
Demolition Proposed for Portions of the Business Block Ruins - Palisadian-Post

After months of an uneasy status quo with the stark remains of the historic but devastated Business Block building, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park’s office is attempting to move forward with a plan to demolish and clear half the still-standing walls, while preserving the remaining portions to be incorporated in the site’s eventual redevelopment.… Keep reading

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Sep 25 • 10:20 AM EDT • Business • palipost.com
‘Roseanne’ star Michael Fishman says onscreen mom lashing out at him shows ‘darker side of my childhood’

‘Roseanne’ actor Michael Fishman reacted to Roseanne Barr lashing out at him over the sitcom revival’s cancellation, says her actions exemplify ‘darker side of my childhood.’

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Sep 25 • 10:19 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
5 Side Hustle Businesses That Cost Almost Nothing to Start

These side hustle service business ideas can largely be launched with your skills, contacts, internet access, and time.

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Sep 25 • 10:15 AM EDT • Business • inc.com
5-star SF Moussa Kamissoko commits to Syracuse

5-star Moussa Kamissoko, the No. 7 overall prospect in the 2027 class, has committed to Syracuse, becoming the program's highest-ranked recruit in the modern recruiting era.

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Sep 25 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'War' review: HBO's delicious legal drama is your next TV obsession

Dominic West and Sienna Miller star in this tale of divorce and betrayal.

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Sep 25 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
USMNT vs. Peru – absent of meaning but full of exaggeration

It starts now, again!

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Sep 25 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Politely, Taylor Swift Could Have Skipped the Encore

Taylor Swift just released "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore." Here, a lifelong fan dives into why the pop star could have skipped the curtain call.

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R360 rebel series given ultimatum on overdue accounts

The company behind R360, the controversial all-star rugby start-up, has been ordered to publish overdue accounts or face being dissolved.

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Sep 25 • 9:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Sombr, Raye and Katseye set for 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour

iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth and the Jonas Brothers.

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Sep 25 • 9:31 AM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Sombr, Raye and Katseye set for 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour

iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth and the Jonas Brothers | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM

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Sep 25 • 9:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Sombr, Raye and Katseye set for 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour

iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth and the Jonas Brothers | WBEN

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New-look squad, but how will Pocognoli's Scotland line-up?

Former Scotland forwards James McFadden and Pat Nevin try to guess who new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli will pick to start in Slovenia on Saturday.

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Sep 25 • 9:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jets Hit the NFL Draft Jackpot After Devastating Packers Loss

The New York Jets have hit the 2027 NFL Draft jackpot after the Green Bay Packers' devastating loss to start Week 3. The post Jets Hit the NFL Draft Jackpot After Devastating Packers Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 25 • 9:24 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A 100-Year-Old Woman Who Eats 1 Fruit Every Morning Shares 5 Simple Longevity Tips

The centenarian always starts breakfast with a famously healthy fruit. She has a popular hobby that comes with important mental health benefits and still fits dancing into her life.

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Sep 25 • 9:21 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Jayden Daniels injury update from Commanders GM spells good news

The Washington Commanders revealed good news on star quarterback Jayden Daniels.

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Sep 25 • 9:13 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
From 650,000 players to the number one target

City's devotion to data is at the heart of their efforts to close the gap on Arsenal and BBC Sport has been given unprecedent access to the inner workings of the club's metrics machine as we uncover some of the secrets guiding their work - particularly regarding player recruitment and sales. The starting point for any new signing is City's database of 650,000 footballers from around the world.

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Sep 25 • 9:13 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Roma and Hull City locked in race for Kvernadze

Frosinone’s Giorgi Kvernadze is one of the most sought-after players at the moment. The Georgian winger, who has made an excellent start to the season, has reportedly attracted the attention of seve...

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Sep 25 • 9:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The under-looked cause to the Ravens’ 1-1 start

The hidden culprit sabotaging the Ravens

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Sep 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Film Room: What’s Wrong With the Steelers Offense?

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense is off to an anemic start, with the third-worst opening stretch among all teams in EPA/play […]

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Sep 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
OBDC announces eight businesses selected for 2026 Laine Business Accelerator

OLEAN — The Olean Business Development Corporation (OBDC) has announced the selection of eight businesses for the sixth cohort of its signature program, the Laine Business Accelerator, continuing t…

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Sep 25 • 8:55 AM EDT • Business • oleanstar.com
New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2026: SZA, her parents, charm crowd

R&B superstar SZA professed her love for New Jersey at the Thursday, Sept. 25 New Jersey Hall of Fame Ceremony at American Dream in East Rutherford.

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Sep 25 • 8:52 AM EDT • Entertainment • app.com
Getting Ready for Jackson Jobe’s Final Start

As the flame-throwing righty finds his groove following surgery, Detroit fans get a final look at the electric arm poised to lead the franchise’s next pitching generation.

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Sep 25 • 8:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pioneer of China NewCo model sued in US over trade secret misuse, double-dealing

A legal feud unfolding in New York is putting a spotlight on the work of a business development veteran who is credited for pioneering one of biopharma’s hottest dealmaking mechanism: the China “NewCo” model. In a lawsuit originally filed in New York state court and recently moved to federal court, China’s Lepu Medical Technology has alleged that biopharma business development consultant Su Zhang, who was hired to help shop its GLP-1 weight-loss candidates to Western partners, engaged in corporate double-dealing and trade secret leaks. According to the complaint, while acting as Lepu’s primary dealmaking liaison for a group of obesity and metabolic disease drug candidates, Zhang was secretly double-dipping as the acting chief business officer for a direct competitor, BrightGene Pharmaceutical. “She never adequately disclosed the role, never sought Lepu’s consent, and never proposed any safeguard,” Lepu alleged in its complaint, which was filed in July after Zhang’s consulting firm, CoDevCo, sought certain transaction-based success fees from its angry customer through an arbitration process in Singapore. Lepu, the parent company of Lepu Biopharma, has asked Zhang to pay back its $500,000 retainer and disgorge all benefits she received during the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, plus other damages and relief. The company has also requested the court grant injunctions to protect Lepu’s trade secrets. The ill-fated partnership officially kicked off in December 2024, when Lepu tapped CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism” to identify collaborators for the company’s drug candidates. According to Lepu’s complaint, Zhang personally negotiated and signed the agreement as managing director for CoDevCo, which used her home address. Before the Lepu deal, Zhang made a name following a short stint as the global head of business development for Hengrui Pharmaceuticals. It was during her tenure that Hengrui signed a landmark deal granting exclusive rights for a portfolio of GLP-1 assets to Hercules, which was at that time newly established by a group of private equity and venture capital firms. In addition to the regular upfront and milestone payments, Hengrui also gained an equity stake in Hercules, which later became Kailera Therapeutics. The Hengrui-Hercules deal opened a new paradigm, where a Chinese biopharma company spins off certain early-stage assets to investors for further development through the creation of a new company abroad. The “NewCo” model quickly came into vogue as it allows Western investors to access high-potential assets originating from China at an early stage while giving the Chinese licensors an opportunity to reap long-term benefits through equity stakes in the new firms. The NewCo model proved its value when Kailera staged a record-breaking $625 million IPO on Nasdaq this April, merely two years into the Hengrui deal. Related Kailera CEO 'knew we were in a good spot' before obesity biotech's record-breaking $625M IPO On her LinkedIn page, Zhang described her work at Hengrui as “[b]uilding team and capability from the ground up,” forming NewCo and major pharma partnerships worth billions of dollars. Lepu clearly wanted that kind of track record to help boost its own cardiometabolic portfolio, which includes a range of assets for obesity, Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and muscle preservation during weight loss treatment. “Lepu’s pipeline is very valuable, but only if Lepu could secure the right international partner to expand into the overseas market during the available commercial window,” the company argued in its complaint. The Chinese biotech said it had little knowledge of U.S. laws, customs or business practices in the business development field, and therefore “needed to rely entirely” on the expertise of Zhang and her team as the firm’s first engagement of a U.S.-based BD consultant. “Zhang’s dominating influence on the business development strategy is further evidenced by the fact that she personally controlled the business-development communications on behalf of Lepu with potential partners,” Lepu said in its complaint. After entering the deal, Zhang introduced Lepu to her four associates. According to Lepu’s version of events, all of them were allegedly employed at different time points to perform similar jobs at other Chinese companies that Lepu described as its competitors, while having access to Lepu’s confidential information. As such, Lepu described Zhang’s team as “a roster of individuals whose primary professional loyalty, by virtue of their concurrent full-time employment, ran to Lepu’s competitors.” As well as the specific examples set out in the case, a look at Lepu’s deals over the period suggests Zhang may have been involved in at least one transaction. During their partnership, Lepu, through its subsidiary Shanghai Minwei Biotechnology, also out-licensed its GLP-1/GIP/FGF21 agonist MWN105 to a NewCo called Sidera Bio in the fall of 2025. The deal included an upfront and near-term payment of $35 million, up to $1.01 billion in milestones, and a 9.99% stake in the Danish startup. It seems likely that Zhang facilitated the Minwei deal given that Lepu is on record as having used CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism.” The big shock for Lepu came in the form of a news article on June 25, 2025. The article, reporting on phase 2 data for BrightGene’s GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist BGM0504, identified Zhang as acting chief business officer of the Lepu rival. Blindsided by her association with BrightGene, Lepu confronted Zhang in July 2025. “Lepu was given assurances that there was nothing to be concerned about and told that Zhang would explain the matter to Lepu,” Lepu alleged in its complaint. “Zhang never did.” Lepu claimed that Zhang had the motive and opportunity to steer potential prospective partners toward BrightGene or other competitors. Later, in February 2026, one of Zhang’s associates joined BrightGene as the vice president for global business development, according to the complaint. Around the same time, Lepu sent written demand letters asking Zhang to account for her BrightGene role, identify what confidential data were shared with the rival firm, and provide any conflict-of-interest or firewall policies during the engagement. According to Lepu, neither CoDevCo nor Zhang answered the questions in their responses. Related Novo vs. KBP: How a $1.3B deal turned into a fraud accusation and an international legal fight In a motion to dismiss filed with the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of New York on Sept. 4, Zhang’s legal team argued that Lepu’s agreement was signed with CoDevCo, and that an employee of the contractor does not owe fiduciary duties to the client. In its complaint, Lepu said: “That CoDevCo was the contracting entity does not insulate Zhang from personal liability for duties she personally undertook and personally breached.” Taking the argument one step further, the defending party argued that the consulting agreement “does not create a fiduciary relationship even between CoDevCo and Lepu; instead, it identifies CoDevCo as an independent contractor retained to market Lepu’s business to potential western partners.” Although CoDevCo was Lepu’s exclusive business-development contractor, there were no terms stipulating that the consulting firm should serve only Lepu, Zhang’s lawyer noted. As to Lepu’s claims that Zhang misappropriated trade secrets, the defendant argued that Lepu authorized the use of the information so Zhang’s team could perform their service per the agreement. In a rebuttal filed on Sept. 11, Lepu’s lawyer set out why they believe the Chinese biotech satisfied New York law’s misappropriation definition by alleging that the defendant used a trade secret “in breach of a duty or through improper means.” As an alternative to dismissing the suit, the defendant suggested the action should be stayed pending outcomes from the arbitration of a separate case in Singapore. While NewCo pioneer Zhang is defending her business arrangements, momentum behind the NewCo trend has continued unabated into 2026. Through August, Chinese biotech assets have spurred 15 NewCo deals this year, according to local trade publication PharmaDJ.

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Sep 25 • 8:40 AM EDT • Business • fiercebiotech.com
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Herd Health Playbook: Vaccines, Timing and the Value of a VCPR

A tailored vaccination schedule and an established relationship with a veterinarian help producers prevent outbreaks and handle emergencies before they start.

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Sep 25 • 8:35 AM EDT • Health • drovers.com
Juventus is interested in a move for Manchester City star

Rayan Ait-Nouri was one of the finest left-backs in Europe during his time at Wolves, and the defender demonstrated his quality in numerous matches, prompting Pep Guardiola to sign him for Manchester ...

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Sep 25 • 8:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Country music star retiring at 51: ‘I’m getting out while the getting is good’

The singer said his recently released album will be his last.

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Sep 25 • 8:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • pennlive.com
Bruno Fernandes enters Portugal’s top 10 most-capped players

Bruno Fernandes made his 95th appearance for Portugal on Thursday as the Seleção secured a 1-0 win over Wales in the Nations League.The Manchester United midfielder started the game and completed t...

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Sep 25 • 8:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, first-round bye

Shohei Ohtani is back in the lineup and the Dodgers saved their best starting lineup for the final five games of the regular season. So far, the team has gone 2-18 with runners in scoring position while scoring just three runs over their two consecutive losses to the San Diego Padres. Ohtani was one of […]

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Sep 25 • 8:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cover Reveal

Rockstar Games' next crime epic graces the cover of Game Informer. - Game Informer

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Sep 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • gameinformer.com
CERN has begun disconnecting the Large Hadron Collider

CERN has started replacing some of the Large Hadron Collider’s most important magnets as part of its High-Luminosity upgrade. The new superconducting magnets will produce fields about 40% stronger, allowing particle beams to be squeezed more tightly before they collide. That should create far more collisions for the ATLAS and CMS experiments to analyze, giving physicists a much larger window into the fundamental workings of the universe.

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Sep 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Brady unsatisfied with Bills' 2-0 start as Buffalo prepares to host Chargers

The Bills have hardly been perfect and their new-look defense has issues to sort after allowing 31 points and 24-plus first downs in each of its first two outings.

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Sep 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Celtic 13th in Europe for home league admissions

Scottish Premiership crowds topped four million for the first time last season as the league continues to attract the highest per capita attendances in Europe reports the BBC Sport Scotland…Celtic s...

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Sep 25 • 7:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gears of War: E-Day Preload Times, Install Size, And Global Launch Dates

Start practicing your perfect reloads, because Gears of War: E-Day is almost here.

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Sep 25 • 7:45 AM EDT • Technology • gamespot.com
Fewer relegations, fewer leagues: changes to the Nations League

The Nations League is set for a small revolution starting with the 2028/29 edition.While the competition currently operates with four leagues, League D will disappear. To ensure the transition, UEFA h...

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Sep 25 • 7:34 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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QB Bryce Young starting to flourish, put up big numbers in Panthers offense

His 648 passing yards are second only to New Orleans' Tyler Shough. The Panthers are finally looking like a formidable offense for the first time since the Cam Newton era.

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Sep 25 • 7:25 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
See Qantas' new business class seats for world's longest flights

Qantas' "Project Sunrise" planes will fly up to 22 hours nonstop between New York and London and Australia starting in 2027.

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Sep 25 • 7:14 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Why Fever coach Stephanie White has the toughest job in sports

She has the stars but also the strife. Stephanie White is fortifying her locker room as storms swirl around Indiana's championship hopes.

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Sep 25 • 7:10 AM EDT • Sports • espn.com
America’s newest soccer star, plus a bad night for Green Bay

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Don’t get fined today. Coming up: 😮 A Falcons blowout win? ✅ The latest MLB playoff clinches 👋 Say hello to Cavan Sullivan Geoff Stellfox / Getty Images It’s a busy day, so this will be short. Important stuff from last night: The Falcons routed the Packers on the road, 35-14, in one of the more surprising results of the early NFL season. A lesson learned: Having a competent quarterback to go with Atlanta’s...

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Sep 25 • 6:33 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
To improve chronic care, this Durham startup tracks life outside the doctor's office

Through anonymized mobile surveys, rXperius helps health orgs account for non-medical factors affecting patient well-being.

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Sep 25 • 6:15 AM EDT • Health • technical.ly
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Taylor Swift releases 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' with 4 new songs after Swifties try to decode her mysterious zeros

Our favorite pop star has dropped new music, including the single "Patient Zero."

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Sep 25 • 6:04 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Testing return ahead for Iraola and Liverpool

Liverpool will return from the international break to a "real test", says BBC Radio Merseyside's Chris Coughlin. The Red Kop team discussed Liverpool's start to the Premier League season and how much more difficult it is going to get for Andoni Iraola's side with the upcoming fixtures.

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Sep 25 • 5:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'Soar' wars: Inside two AI startups' messy fight over a name

A founder known for viral antics sent a LinkedIn request to the CEO of Soar, a travel startup. Days later, he launched a rival — also called Soar.

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Sep 25 • 5:37 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Can the WNBA’s biggest star just play basketball? Let’s ask Caitlin Clark

"“Everybody wants her to be something." But what does Clark want to be?

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Sep 25 • 5:30 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Virginia health committee considers mandating licensed nurses in every school

Virginia schools could be required to have a licensed nurse in every building starting in 2028, under a legislative proposal introduced Wednesday. The measure is designed to close healthcare gaps by placing experts in schools to manage complex medical conditions. Virginia permits school divisions to employ nurses, but state law doesn’t require it. About 8% […]

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Sep 25 • 5:27 AM EDT • Health • virginiamercury.com
Is Commanders' Terry McLaurin worried about his slow start?

What does Terry McLaurin think about his slow start to the 2026 season? Is he worried?

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Sep 25 • 5:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ter Stegen hails “unstoppable” Barcelona under Hansi Flick

Marc-André ter Stegen has found regular playing time at Ajax during his loan spell from Barcelona, earning his way back into the starting XI for the German national team.The 34-year-old has been keep...

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Sep 25 • 4:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘Worth the wait’: Social science faculty members describe move to newly renovated 2001 Sheridan Road

For decades, much of Northwestern’s anthropology department had been working out of a two-story house at 1810 Hinman Ave., an Evanston landmark which has faced maintenance issues and is nearly as old as the university. But starting in the 2026-27 academic year, anthropology is one of multiple social science departments moving into one of the...

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Sep 25 • 4:31 AM EDT • Science • dailynorthwestern.com
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Germany vs. Greece preview: Team news and predicted lineups

Germany came painfully close to starting the Jürgen Klopp era with a win in Amsterdam on Thursday night, but ultimately had to settle for a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands after Cody Gakpo scored a ...

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Sep 25 • 4:19 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Gets Candid About Packers Defenders

Bijan Robinson dominated the Packers on Thursday night. Afterward, the Falcons star revealed what he noticed from Green Bay defenders. The post Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Gets Candid About Packers Defenders appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 25 • 3:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Celtic step up plans for Jota return

Celtic winger closing in on return from long-term injury as Scotland star begins training after heart operation...

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Sep 25 • 2:36 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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New Pokemon TCG Premium Binders to Release Featuring Numbered...

Starting October 16th, Japan's Pokemon Centers will release a collection of nine Pokemon TCG binders themed after each generation -- with numbered card

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Sep 25 • 2:29 AM EDT • Technology • pokebeach.com
Barcelona's Dani Olmo set for Bundesliga return at Bayern?

FC Bayern Munich are apparently taking a closer look at former RB Leipzig talisman Dani Olmo as a future transfer target.According to the British version of Sky Sports, the gifted FC Barcelona star co...

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Sep 25 • 2:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Boston Red Sox’s Willson Contreras Drops Heartbreaking Quote on Injury

Boston Red Sox star Willson Contreras made a heartbreaking statement on his injury before the Chicago Cubs series. The post Boston Red Sox’s Willson Contreras Drops Heartbreaking Quote on Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 25 • 1:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Who on Earth Could Start Game 162 for the Astros?

There are three games remaining in the 2026 regular season, and somehow the Astros control their own destiny in the American League West. The Astros have won two of three games this week despite not having a starting pitcher complete three innings. Hunter Brown will start Friday’s game in West Sacramento, with Hayden Wesneski likely […]

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Sep 25 • 1:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Happy hour football? Previewing the American’s Friday double-header

The Friday football slate starts at 4 p.m. ET with Army-Temple and continues with UAB-Navy.

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Sep 25 • 1:52 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NSW regulator upholds Star Entertainment's Sydney casino licence suspension

Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group said on Friday its Sydney casino licence would remain suspended after the ​New South Wales gaming regulator extended oversight of ‌the property.

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Sep 25 • 1:31 AM EDT • Entertainment • reuters.com
Real Madrid Prepare To Reignite Interest In Ajax Star

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to reignite their interest in Abdellah Ouazane.

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Sep 25 • 1:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How Leeds United stars performed as international games get underway

Daniel Farke looking annoyed at Leeds United

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Sep 25 • 1:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Week 3 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Defense/Kickers

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Sep 25 • 1:28 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
JJ Redick Reveals New Austin Reaves Leadership Lakers Role

The Los Angeles Lakers have a huge season coming up that will require many players to do new things. No one on the roster outside of Luka Doncic is a clear All-Star player on the NBA level, but the team has more trust in one name this season. Austin Reaves has been praised by various […] The post JJ Redick Reveals New Austin Reaves Leadership Lakers Role appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 25 • 1:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Donald Trump Receives Stark Warning from Businesses After Diesel Export Ban

President Donald Trump is weighing a diesel export ban to calm soaring fuel costs. Still, America’s most influential business lobbies say the idea would backfire badly and leave consumers paying more ...

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Sep 25 • 1:22 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Editor Score Predictions: Nebraska vs. Michigan State

Husker football is entering the start of their season 3-0, with their next game coming up this Saturday against Michigan State. The Daily Nebraskan sports senior staff share their thoughts and predictions for the game.

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Sep 25 • 1:00 AM EDT • Sports • dailynebraskan.com
Utah Jazz Could See Major Player Swings as Expectations Rise

As the franchise pivots from development to winning, shifting stakes will test locker room veterans and rising stars alike, forcing critical adjustments in performance and nightly availability.

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Sep 25 • 12:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bijan Robinson destroys Packers in 35-14 win for Falcons

Star running back Bijan Robinson rushed for an explosive 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons thrashed the Green Bay Packers 35-14 on Thursday.But it was Bijan Robinson again who put the game to bed, bursting through the Packers' defense for a touchdown before a successful two-point conversion made it 35-14.

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Sep 25 • 12:06 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Berlin’s new political star is offering something all of Europe needs

Elif Eralp wants lower rents and more public housing. It’s not rocket science but mainstream parties still don’t get why they are failing, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

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Sep 25 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Sharpe Predicted To Be Nets’ Most Efficient Player

Day'Ron Sharpe transitions into a starting role, prepared to anchor Brooklyn’s interior and expand his offensive range.

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Sep 24 • 11:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Starbucks workers say health insurance premiums have soared, pushing some to drop coverage

"During the summer, the electric bill goes up from the AC."

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Sep 24 • 11:33 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Falcons – Packers instant recap: Making the Lambeau leap

It started off bad, and after the first two weeks of the season, that led many of us to brace for the worst. Michael Penix Jr. threw an interception, the team allowed a quick scoring drive for the Packers, and trouble seemed to be on the horizon. Then the switch flipped, the Falcons discovered what […]

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Sep 24 • 11:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Rob Pelinka Confirms Luka Doncic Influenced Offseason Moves

The Los Angeles Lakers have put their full trust in Luka Doncic as the face of the franchise. General Manager Rob Pelinka confirmed that Doncic was strongly involved into the decisions he made to build a team around the All-NBA superstar. Moves like adding center Walker Kessler and extending Austin Reaves to a long-term contract […] The post Rob Pelinka Confirms Luka Doncic Influenced Offseason Moves appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 24 • 10:52 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Norvell Blinded by QB Loyalty Ahead of Central Arkansas Game

Florida State coach continues to praise his starting quarterback, Ashton Daniels, even after throwing three interceptions in a 50-36 loss to Alabama last Saturday. Norvell praises his confidence and decision-making skills. Daniels has thrown three touchdown passes against ranked teams this season.

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Sep 24 • 10:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Imprisoned tech fraudster Elizabeth Holmes to be moved to halfway house

Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced onetime youngest self-made billionaire whose health care startup Theranos turned out to be a fraud, will be moved from her current minimum-security prison to a halfway

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Sep 24 • 10:17 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Dodgers on Deck: Friday, September 25 at Giants

The Dodgers have one more regular season series to go, battling the San Francisco Giants for three games beginning Friday night at Oracle Park up north. Tarik Skubal will make his final regular season start in the series opener, and his 10th since the Dodgers acquired him on August 2 from the Detroit Tigers. Skubal […]

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Sep 24 • 10:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
JJ Redick addresses Lakers starting lineup then drops viral quote

Who will join Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler in the Lakers starting lineup this season?

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Sep 24 • 10:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nintendo Reportedly Rejected A Ubisoft Zelda Spin-Off Starring Ganondorf

What if?

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Sep 24 • 8:55 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Bucs Predicted to Replace QB Baker Mayfield With ACC Superstar

Sports Illustrated predicts Bucs will replace QB Baker Mayfield with 2027 1st-round pick. The post Bucs Predicted to Replace QB Baker Mayfield With ACC Superstar appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 24 • 8:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Week 3 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Running Backs

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Sep 24 • 8:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Debating Just How Disappointing Phoenix Suns' Last Era Was

From championship favorites to a first-round sweep, Phoenix’s star-studded experiment backfired spectacularly. High costs and chemistry issues now cement this era as a historic cautionary tale.

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Sep 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida Men’s Basketball Opens Practice with Unfinished Business

Gator Boys are back – almost. Men’s basketball officially kicks off its season in November, but the SEC regular-season champions started practice Monday. After a disappointing end in Florida’s pursuit of back-to-back national titles last season, coach Todd Golden and the team are coming into the season with a mindset to finish the job. “You […]

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Sep 24 • 7:38 PM EDT • Business • wruf.com
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DeVonta Smith Gets Concerning Practice Status Before Bears Game

Firing up the first practice of Week 3 on Thursday, the Philadelphia Eagles were fortunate to see their star running back Saquon Barkley in uniform. However, the same can’t be said for the star wide receiver, DeVonta Smith. DeVonta Smith Gets Concerning Practice Status Before Bears Game After noticing Saquon in pads, with some additional […] The post DeVonta Smith Gets Concerning Practice Status Before Bears Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 24 • 7:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
White Sox Move Detrimental Pitcher to Injured List

Luis Castillo struggled in both the starting rotation and bullpen, and the White Sox finally have an opportunity to move forward without him.

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Sep 24 • 7:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rockies Finish Up at Home With Loss to Diamondbacks

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tanner Gordon was not sharp early on Thursday, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks get a victory at Coors Field.

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Sep 24 • 7:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com