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Iowa, national politicians court voters at CyHawk tailgates
Iowa candidates turned CyHawk tailgates into campaign stops Saturday, with Republicans and Democrats pitching voters on the issues they say matter most.
T.J. Watt joins rare group in NFL History
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt had a banner day in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Watt recorded a pick-six, two sacks and two tackles for losses.
Steelers sneak past Falcons despite struggles on offense
The Steelers offense started off slow against the Falcons but the defense, led by T.J. Watt, led the way to a Week One win.
T.J. Watt made NFL history with dominant performance vs. Falcons
T.J. Watt had an incredible game in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons and he also made some history in the process. Watt stuffed the box score with four tackles, two sacks and an interception. The…
Tech CEO worries about AI development spur political reaction
Top U.S. lawmakers are calling for talks to begin on Capitol Hill about a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, after the heads of some of the most prominent tech companies called for a slowdown of their own industry’s development of AI. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman. It was edited by Brett Neely, Michael Levitt and Sarah Robbins. Our director is Jordan-Marie Smith. And our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.
Blue Jays stomp Orioles 8-1 to win series
The hitters couldn’t capitalize, the pitchers couldn’t stop giving up runs
‘Error of judgement’ to allow Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby winner
Haaland’s goal was given despite Enzo Fernandez appearing to interfere with play from an offside position
MLB Gameday: Astros 4, Rays 14 Final Score (09/13/2026)
Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Astros vs. Rays at Tropicana Field
MLR Under Pressure: Where Risk Ends and Margin Begins
By the time MLR pressure shows up in your numbers, the margin may already be locked into the quarter. The question is whether you’ll spot the signals
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
Trump made the unusual pitch at the party's midterm convention in Dallas last week, promising a “Trump Dividend” if voters keep the GOP in power on Capitol Hill.
📋 Flamengo and Corinthians named for Maracanã clash
Flamengo and Corinthians have announced their lineups for this Sunday’s (13th) Brasileirão clash.The match at the Maracanã pits two teams against each other that are also involved in the Libertado...
Chicago Cubs Announce Intriguing Alex Bregman Decision During Pirates Series
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs finish off their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chicago is entering the series finale with complete momentum, as they won each of the first two games. Despite this, the Cubs are making some alterations to their lineup, and one involves star infielder Alex Bregman. Alex Bregman Moving Down to Fourth […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Intriguing Alex Bregman Decision During Pirates Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Annual low-cost health screening set for October
Plumas District Hospital announces its annual low-cost health screenings during the first two full weeks of October. Appointments are necessary for the
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Political debate over AI intensifies amid warnings about ‘catastrophic risk’
(CNN) — The debate around artificial intelligence is ramping up in Washington, with Democratic lawmakers sounding alarms on the dangers they say the technology poses and Republican leaders suggesting those concerns are inflated and secondary to winning the AI race with China.Some Democratic lawmakers last week pressured House Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene the chamber immediately to work on AI regulation, citing what they describe as the “catastrophic risk posed by advanced artificial intelligence.” But the Louisiana Republican on Sunday resisted those calls, instead saying industry leaders should meet with lawmakers to find “balance” in any potential guardrails.“If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and that is a threat to every single American,” Johnson said on CNN’s “State of the Union.”Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama told Democrats to make artificial intelligence regulation a central part of their agenda during a private fundraiser Thursday, warning that the technology could be dangerous “if we don’t get on top of it.”In a fireside chat with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Obama said whoever runs in the 2028 presidential election should have a “very clear plan” on AI, adding that he saw the need for a “blueprint” on AI guardrails even at the end of his presidency a decade ago.“Certainly, if I were running for president next year, this would be one of my central agendas, and I would have a very clear plan, and I would talk about this, and I would say, ‘Here’s our plan for safety, here’s our plan for making sure our kids are not corrupted by this,’” he said, per excerpts of the remarks provided to CNN by his office. Obama’s remarks were first reported by the New York Times.Concerns over the rapid acceleration of AI reached a fever pitch after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wrote in a 3,800-word essay Saturday that the race to develop artificial intelligence is in dire need of a slowdown. The call to action came after an OpenAI test model breached the Hugging Face online platform, deepening concerns about cybersecurity.In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Saturday, Amodei called on industry leaders to work together to avoid “the wrong paths” and the possibility of AI harming humanity.One Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, resigned from the firm over worries that the industry wasn’t doing enough to prevent AI from destroying humanity by the end of the decade.Obama said Democrats need a plan to get their agenda on AI underway should they win the House majority in this year’s midterms.Speaking to Jeffries, who is presumed to be speaker of the House should Democrats prevail in November, Obama said, “Once you are speaker, I would strongly urge that the Democrats put together a framework for a very public conversation, and you can break it out into three or four or five issues.”Obama stressed that the framework should be centered on the reality that the technology can’t be stuffed “back into a box.”“This is something that is moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t get on top of it, I think can be dangerous. If we do get on top of it, I do think it’s beneficial,” Obama said, laying out examples of AI’s potential use in drug development and finding pathways to a clean energy future.“We don’t want to shut off those opportunities, but we have to understand that this is a tool,” he said.Jeffries agreed with the former president in a statement provided to CNN on Sunday.“President Obama is correct that decisive action must be taken on Artificial Intelligence,” he said, adding, “In the majority, we will move urgently on this issue with a legislative response that recognizes the importance of American companies continuing to lead in the Artificial Intelligence area, while putting in place meaningful guardrails that protect the American people from bad actors and the very real damage that can be done to humanity.”Jeffries also accused Republicans of having “abdicated their responsibility to govern” and said Democrats “will not repeat their error.”A source familiar with Obama’s thinking said the former president sees Amodei’s letter and similar reaction from other tech moguls as an encouraging development.But President Donald Trump waved off their concerns, saying he is not worried about any existential threat posed by AI, focusing instead on the US winning in its development of the technology over China.“We’re leading China in AI. We’re the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly, I want to keep it that way,” Trump said to reporters at the Amgen Irish Open on Sunday.About the concerns expressed by Democrats and others over the technology, the president said, “I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up that shouldn’t be bringing it up, and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen.”One of Trump’s top economic advisers, Kevin Hassett, also rejected the calls for slowing the technology down, saying on Sunday the bigger concern is a scenario in which a “malevolent actor has access to an AI that’s better than the one we have that can protect us.”Hassett, the National Economic Council director, said on “State of the Union” the White House may hold meetings this week about addressing Amodei’s concerns, but he did not specify whether Trump had floated greater safeguards.“I have concerns that if we don’t win AI, we’re going to be put in a very bad position,” Hassett said. “We are leading China right now.”CNN’s Alison Main and Molly English contributed to this report.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. 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Falcons vs Steelers: Why is Tua Tagovailoa not playing today?
QB Tua Tagovailoa is inactive for the Atlanta Falcons' season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
'We cannot eradicate this bacteria.' Health officials explain why Legionnaries' can't be stopped
There are nine confirmed cases of Legionnaries' disease in the South Bronx as of Sunday. At least one person died and three are in the hospital.
'We cannot eradicate this bacteria.' Health officials explain why Legionnaries' can't be stopped
There are nine confirmed cases of Legionnaries' disease in the South Bronx as of Sunday. At least one person died and three are in the hospital.
Steelers vs. Falcons: Week 1 game chat
Come join us for Pittsburgh’s season opener.
Ranked: The World’s Richest Celebrity Billionaires
Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Michael Jordan lead the ranking of the world’s richest celebrity billionaires in 2026, with fortunes built across film, sports, music, and entertainment businesses.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs: Bubba Chandler vs. Matthew Boyd
The Bucs are hoping to avoid being swept.
Who will win 2026 Emmys, and who should win – from 'The Pitt' to 'Widow's Bay'
“The Pitt” stormed the Emmy Awards last year with three major wins, including best drama. Now comes the harder part: doing it again.
Arsenal held by newly-promoted Palace
Arsenal dropped two surprise points at home to newly-promoted Crystal Palace despite a dominant display.Manager Renée Slegers will be mystified as to why her team didn't manage to convert at least on...
Yankees news: Gerrit Cole seeking answers after getting booed during latest start
With the New York Yankees on the verge of clinching a postseason spot , the time has yet to come after the team lost 12-2 to the New York Mets on Saturday, which included another disappointing outing from pitcher Gerrit Cole. As the Yankees and Cole gear up for the playoffs, the star pitcher would get real about his recent outings and what needs to […] The post Yankees news: Gerrit Cole seeking answers after getting booed during latest start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Royals claim pitcher Spencer Bivens off waivers
The groundball reliever could get a look.
Letter: Larger discussion needed on WNC health services
“Until and unless Dogwood Health Trust revisits its oversight of Mission Hospital at the direction of the state, the status quo will prevail.”
Nurses to sympathy strike, picket on September 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states
Registered nurses at three Prime Healthcare hospitals in Nevada and California, as well as nurses and health care workers at an additional hospital in California, will hold a sympathy strike for one day on September 15 in solidarity with nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital in Illinois who are striking on the same day to protest the suspension of six nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital.
Michigan cracks Yahoo Sports top 10 after upset win over Oklahoma
Despite early season criticism, Michigan football has secured a spot in the top 10 after defeating Oklahoma.
Washington Nationals Claim Pitcher, Veteran Re-Joins After Injury
The Washington Nationals announced another round of roster moves on Saturday, including one veteran returning from injury
Steelers start season with unexpected, but not surprising, field inspection
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney was one of the members of the franchise checking out the Acrisure Stadium field prior to the kickoff of the Week 1 game on Sunday.
Ryan O’Hearn Makes Immediate Impact for Pirates in Return
Ryan O'Hearn wasted no time helping the Pittsburgh Pirates after coming off the injured list, despite the team's loss on Saturday.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shares zero-G curly hair tips from the ISS (video)
I was once an analog astronaut, and I also have curly hair, so this hit home for me.
New data shows Waverly Health Center pays $65.6M in wages, employs 814 people
'Every day, Iowa hospitals invest in the health and vitality of their communities.'
'I hope for a decent period in politics': views of voters as Sweden goes to the polls
The Guardian's Europe reporter and live blogger Jakub Krupa speaks to voters outside a polling station in the Swedish capital, Stockholm
Steelers-Falcons Opener Gives Patriots Valuable Week 2 Scouting Opportunity
Pittsburgh’s opener against Atlanta gives the idle Patriots a valuable preview of the defensive pressure and offensive tendencies awaiting them Sept. 20.
Angels Will Try To Break Another Budding Losing Streak Today
The Los Angeles Angels have lost two straight games to Washington, and they'll pitch Grayson Rodriguez today.
Qualys Stock Drops After Wedbush Downgrades Core Cybersecurity Business
Qualys stock fell 7% after Wedbush downgraded the cybersecurity firm to Neutral, despite Qualys beating Q2 earnings and revenue estimates.
Dodgers notes: Tyler Glasnow, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy
The Dodgers’ season-high eight game win streak came to a crashing halt on Saturday, as they fell to the Miami Marlins 4-3. Saturday turned out to be a rough outing for right-hander Tyler Glasnow, who completed just four full innings of work through 91 pitches while getting charged for four earned runs, resulting in his […]
Hocevar returns to pit road for right-rear issue
Carson Hocevar returns to pit road to have the right-rear wheel retightened with less than 40 laps remaining.
Gaza hospital generators stop operating amid shortages of fuel, oil: Health Ministry
Ministry warns more generators could shut down due to lack of spare parts, calls for urgent supplies | Anadolu
Mental health is health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) - The stigma is slowly going away when the subject is mental health. "Being able to talk more openly about these topics, I think, is really important. I think that is a huge piece of suicide prevention," says Lauren Yoggerst, mobile crisis unit manager at Memorial Behavioral Health. "Making sure
Championship leader endures Madrid nightmare race as rivals pounce
Ferrari junior Dino Beganovic took advantage of a well-timed Safety Car to make his pit stop and rejoin at the front, using track position to secure victory in the Formula 2 Feature Race in Madrid. It was a race to forget for championship leader Nikola Tsolov, who finished well outside the points.
Dortmund's Gregor Kobel reportedly offered to Real Madrid
According to a report in Spanish sports daily AS, Borussia Dortmund's Gregor Kobel has seemingly been offered to Real Madrid.Speculation suggests that the 28-year-old's agents are looking to capitaliz...
A year without pain is a reminder of health struggles we can’t see
COMMENTARY: For many Arkansans with conditions that aren’t obvious to others, the healthcare system is falling short.
MDH Home Health & The MDH Hospice Both Earn CHAP Accreditation
Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) announced that McDonough District Hospital Home Health Care and The MDH Hospice have both been
Gladbach part ways with coach Eugen Polanski
Borussia Mönchengladbach have parted ways with coach Eugen Polanski, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Sunday. "Despite a good pre-season and some encouraging signs, the team haven't been able to get the results we were looking for in the Bundesliga," head of sports Rouven Schröder said.
I visited the Capital One lounge at LaGuardia. Here's what it's like.
Business Insider's editor visited the Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport. She enjoyed the shrimp and steak, but there's one thing she'd change.
Pols & Politics: The Massachusetts primary winners and losers are …
The Herald takes a look at the winners and losers from the Sept. 1 primary, where some races, particularly one pitting Boston’s mayor against the state Senate, were still up in the air a week later.
Keep health care top election issue and back CLARITY Act
Hospital prices have climbed 250% since 2000. Voters should demand transparency from election candidates.
Clover Health (CLOV) Stock Looks Fairly Priced Despite Profit Turnaround
Clover Health Investments has staged a very strong three year run, yet the current checks still suggest the stock leans cheap rather than fully pricing in that shift in fortunes. The share price has returned about 3.3x over three years, which puts recent trading firmly in the high move bracket for this period. Profitability progress and Medicare Advantage membership growth can support the case for the current valuation, while higher medical costs and healthcare usage remain a clear risk to...
Man Utd striker Sesko fit and ready for derby day
Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko says a patient response to the shin injury he suffered last season has paid off ahead of today's Manchester derby against rivals City. When Sesko came on as a second half substitute at Hull on 22 August, he was ending a three-and-a-half-month absence from Michael Carrick's side. The Slovenian forward got injured against Liverpool on 3 May when he was shoved off the Old Trafford pitch by Ibrahima Konate.
Rafael Devers Approaching Barry Bonds’ San Francisco Giants Record
Despite his team’s season-long struggles and his own early-season slump, Rafael Devers is having one of the best seasons a San Francisco Giants hitter has had in a long time.With a strong finish to the season, Devers can break a franchise record held by Barry Bonds.Rafael Devers Closing in on Record From Barry Bonds’ Historic […] The post Rafael Devers Approaching Barry Bonds’ San Francisco Giants Record appeared first on HEAVY.
Pirates’ Paul Skenes Has Strong Start Against Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates star starter Paul Skenes had a quality start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Steelers Drop Week 1 Hype Video Amid Concerning Field Conditions
The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting fans excited ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Fans are expecting a home win now that Cooper Rush is starting for the Falcons.The team has dropped several hype videos Saturday, including one captioned: “See yinz soon.”The “yinzers” are pumped and Sunday should be a party in the […] The post Steelers Drop Week 1 Hype Video Amid Concerning Field Conditions appeared first on HEAVY.
Will Joey Porter be available for Steelers in Week1?
As the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons arrives, one big question remains: will Joey Porter Jr. play?
Power not a cure-all in 7-6 loss
The Giants homered four times but still came up a run short thanks to shortcomings on pitching and defense.
Bone Health Without the Hype
I am at the Australasian Menopause Society meeting and we had a fantastic lecture on Bone Health on Day 2, called, “Everything you need to know about bones - except the boring bits!” Spoiler alert, there were no boring bits. The lecture was given by Dr. Amanda Beech, who is a senior staff specialist in Obstetric Medicine and Endocrinology at the Royal Hospital for Women, where she is director of the Bone Density Unit. I want to summarize my top 10 take-aways for you. Share Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone mass, disruption of bone microarchitecture, and fragility of the skeleton. It is a silent disease…until someone develops a fracture. The diagnosis of osteoporosis is based on either fragility/minimal trauma fractures or a T-score of less than -2.5 on a DXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) or bone scan. It is important to recognize that about 50% of minimal trauma fractures occur when women have low bone mass (often referred to as osteopenia), but not osteoporosis. This tells us that bone strength is more complicated than a number on a DXA report. I am going to add a little here that wasn’t in the talk (one can only include so much in 25 minutes), as many women might read the above paragraph and think, “Shouldn’t we be treating everyone with low bone mass if this is when 50% of the fractures occur?” Many fractures happen for women with low bone mass because there are so many women with low bone mass –it is a statement about the population on a whole, not about the fracture risk of low bone mass. For you as an individual, bone density is only one component of fracture risk and many women with lower bone mass will not have a significantly elevated fracture risk. This is why individualized risk assessment matters. Subscribe We build bone in our teens and twenties, and by the time we are about thirty we have reached peak bone mass. This is why, when we discuss risk factors for osteoporosis, it is important to consider factors that might have affected us in our teens and twenties when we were actively building bone, such as nutritional restriction/energy imbalance. It is important to ask women about a history of eating disorders, and for those with such a history, getting a bone scan in perimenopause or at age 50 is likely warranted. (This image below isn’t from the talk, but is similar to one that was). Bone mass is relatively stable until about two years before the final menstrual period, and perimenopause marks a time of rapid bone loss for women. Using urinary markers of bone loss we know that the time of significantly accelerated bone loss starts about 1 year before the final period and ends about 2 years after the final period. The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) shows that over the menopause transition women lose an average of 10.6% of the bone at their lumbar spine and 9.1% at the femoral neck While this wasn’t covered in the lecture, I want to add that the rapid bone loss during perimenopause is clearly related to more than estradiol, because during this time estradiol levels can be erratic and not uniformly low. Bone loss during perimenopause is likely a multi-hormone event. For example, rising FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) tracks with bone loss better than estradiol, and there is evidence that FSH may act directly on bone. While decreased estrogen matters, there is clearly more going on. FSH and bone is an active area of research. Subscribe Screening for osteoporosis was recommended fairly broadly before age 65, and was taken from the “Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause,” from Monash University. Here is a screenshot from the toolkit that was used as a slide: I am going to add a little bit more about body weight here for clarification. Low body mass (typically 152.1 lb): 0 points (risk neutral) 60–69 kg (132.3–152.1 lb): 3 points (adds some risk)
Steelers Could Face Rough Field Conditions in Week 1
The Pittsburgh Steelers are lucky enough to open the 2026 season at home. Even better, they will be doing so against an Atlanta Falcons team that is down to Cooper Rush as the starting quarterback.The Steelers enter as favorites and the home fans should be loud throughout the game. The players, meanwhile, may be facing […] The post Steelers Could Face Rough Field Conditions in Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
Iowa, national politicians court voters at CyHawk tailgates
Iowa political candidates for state and congressional offices took to Iowa City Saturday to engage with voters.
UB Bulls change QBs in loss at Florida International
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — University at Buffalo’s football team took its first loss of the season but got an encouraging performance from sophomore quarterback Jason Wright in the second half of Saturday night’s 33-20 defeat against Florida International at Pitbull Stadium in Miami. Wright was 13 of 27 passing for 186 yards with two touchdowns […]
MLB Gameday: Angels 5, Nationals 6 Final Score (09/13/2026)
Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Angels vs. Nationals at Nationals Park
Steelers' game against Falcons just got another twist
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers may have a break.
Missed chances in home defeat
RBS women lose to Altach FC Red Bull Salzburg Women 1-3 SCR Altach (H/T:0-3). Goals: Grünwald (75.) - Mikulica (12., 45., 45.+2)SCR Altach secured a 3–1 win at Liefering’s Saalachspitz with some...
Arteta blasts 'unacceptable' Sunderland penalty despite Arsenal win
Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost Arsenal the Premier League title, even though his side emerged 2-0 winners at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.A fourth win from four Premier League games takes the defending champions three points clear at the top of the table. kca/mw
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital earns ‘High Performing’ marks from U.S. News
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital is named High Performing by U.S. News & World Report for heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and heart attack care.
Alabama Football vs Kentucky: Second Half Open Thread
The Wildcats capitalize on 3 turnovers and 7 penalties to take a 17-13 lead at the half.
Scientists Detect a Mysterious Signal That Could Be Dark Matter
A mysterious signal deep underground may offer LUX-ZEPLIN its most intriguing clue to dark matter yet. For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to identify dark matter, the mysterious material believed to account for about 85% of all matter in the universe. Despite its enormous influence on galaxies and cosmic structure, dark matter has
Following Specialty And Infusion Growth, Is BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) Still Cheap?
BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) is back in focus after highlighting fresh momentum in its Specialty and Infusion unit, including 30% year-over-year revenue growth and a 31% rise in scripts for the second quarter. Despite a softer 7-day share price return of down 3.3% and a 90-day move down 7.1%, BrightSpring Health Services still shows a strong year-to-date share price return of 52.9% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 122.0%. This points to momentum that has built over the past...
Pittsburgh Pirates Breakout Rookie Lands on Injured List
Esmerlyn Valdez's year might be over as the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie was placed on the injured list.
Yankees lose 25-year-old pitching prospect to Nationals
The former sixth-round draft pick struggled in his first season back from Tommy John surgery.
Ravenwood football shuts down Summit despite a downpour
Ravenwood scored 21 points in the second half of a game delayed by rain and the threat of lightning.
Game 148: Guardians at Twins
First Pitch: 3:10 pm CDTTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN / WCCO 830 / The Wolf 102.9 FM / Audacy One of the only redeeming factors of this year’s annual August/September slide is that the youth movement — which in each of the last few seasons has mainly been represented by prospects falling out of relevance or young […]
Orioles vs. Blue Jays discussion
Birthday boy Kyle Bradish looks to pitch the Orioles to a series win in Toronto.
Key injury concern for Swans before Lincoln
Swansea City have fingers crossed that Josh Key has not suffered a significant injury after the right-back was forced off during Saturday's 3-1 win over Burnley. Key has featured in all but one of Swansea's games this season, having shared right-back duties with Filip Lissah. "It wasn't worth the risk [to keep him on the pitch against Burnley] when we have Fil, who came on and did a good game, again."
Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, September 13 at Marlins
The Dodgers and Marlins conclude their 2026 business on Sunday afternoon at loanDepot Park in Miami. The Dodgers haven’t listed a starter, but Emmet Sheehan is in line to pitch bulk innings after his stellar Monday start at home. Justin Wrobleski was previously listed as the Sunday starter, perhaps as an opener, as the left-hander […]
Trump political adviser is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about GOP in upcoming midterms
A top political adviser to President Trump said he is “cautiously optimistic” that Republicans can keep control of Congress in November, despite political headwinds for the party and the president’…
Good vibes continue despite scary ending versus Giants
FriarWatch: September 12 Edition
Immigration reporting measure fuels debate over Colorado’s role with ICE
A coalition of advocacy groups and several district attorneys rallied outside the Colorado Capitol on Thursday to oppose a ballot measure that, if approved by voters in November, would require state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Backed by Advance Colorado, Proposition 81 would require local law enforcement agencies to notify […]
Falcons Have Extra Reason for Cooper Rush Worry
The Atlanta Falcons are already in a less-than-ideal spot for Week 1. They’ll be starting Cooper Rush at quarterback on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, on the road, because Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix will both miss the season opener due to injury. Rush has been mostly a backup in his career, with fill-in stints […] The post Falcons Have Extra Reason for Cooper Rush Worry appeared first on HEAVY.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs: Paul Skenes vs. Clay Holmes
The Bucs are battling to finish the year but the MLB Playoffs are slipping away.
College football Saturday open thread
A much better slate of games on tap today, capped by Ohio State/Texas tonight. Some games I’ll be keeping an eye on: NoonOklahoma vs. MichiganWake Forest vs. PurdueOregon vs. Oklahoma StateArizona State vs. Texas A&MApp State vs. ECU 3:30Alabama vs. KentuckyUCF vs. PittArizona vs. BYUCal vs. Syracuse 6 p.m. or laterMemphis vs. Boise StateTennessee vs. […]
William Shatner recalls original “Star Trek” pilot being scrapped and completely recast: ‘That’s really different’
In the original pitch, actor Jeffrey Hunter manned the USS Enterprise as Captain Pike.
Rutgers Researchers Find Stigmatizing Language in Most Gender-Expansive Patient Records
Rutgers researchers found stigmatizing language in 62% of hospital discharge notes for gender-expansive patients and propose AI tools to flag the problem.
'It's Triage': California's next governor will face destabilizing surge in uninsured
By 2030, the number of uninsured Californians under 65 is expected to nearly double from 2.4 million to 4.6 million.
5 bold predictions for the Steelers 2026 season
We dig into the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers and make five bold predictions for this team for the 2026 season.
Breece Hall ready for full workload
Jets RB Breece Hall prepared for normal workload despite missing time with injury
How burnt coconut helped discover new to science endemic species in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO — As dusk settled over the paddy fields at Puwakpitiya, a village on the northern edge of Knuckles Mountain Range locally known as Dumbara mountains in Central Sri Lanka, researchers began laying traps along the uneasy boundary between farmland and forest. They were targeting small terrestrial mammals moving through the landscape. On the ground, […]
Washington Nationals Send Struggling Pitcher to Minor League
The Washington Nationals have sent reliever Clayton Beeter to Triple A Rochester after struggling through 2026
UCF Faces Pittsburgh Panthers: How To Watch, Betting Odds, Storyline
The Knights travel to Acrisure Stadium aiming to snap a nine-game road skid. Watch as UCF’s explosive rushing attack tests Pittsburgh’s formidable, top-ranked ACC run defense.
Everything you need to know: Pitt vs UCF gameday
After making easy work of Miami (Ohio) in its season opener, Pitt will now welcome in a Power Four opponent.
Teen overcomes health challenges to harvest alligator
Zoe Pell, a 15-year-old from Utica, overcame a disease and partial paralysis to harvest a 12-foot, 4-inch alligator during a Southern Outdoors Unlimited hunt in Gautier in 2026.
Tampa General receives NRC Health Best in Brand recognition
Tampa General Hospital has been named a 2026 NRC Health Best in Brand winner. The national distinction, which recognizes brand perception and reputation, was awarded to only nine health systems across…
Steelers Super Bowl Champions Challenge Rising 2nd Year Defender
Former Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Max Starks challenged defensive lineman Yahya Black ahead of the season opener. The post Steelers Super Bowl Champions Challenge Rising 2nd Year Defender appeared first on HEAVY.
Notes: MLB expansion, position players pitching, 2028 Olympics
One aspect of the upcoming labor battle this offseason, after the collective bargaining agreement expires on December 1, is Major League Baseballs desire to expand from 30 to 32 teams. MLB’s last expansion was in 1998, and Jeff Passan at ESPN in his outline of potential new cities notes that commissioner Rob Manfred wants the […]
Could Utah Jazz Have Center Problem?
Despite boasting elite height and frontcourt versatility, the loss of Walker Kessler leaves a void in the middle that could derail Utah’s promising postseason ambitions.
Germany’s Political Tailspin: Your Weekly SPIEGEL Recap
It might be tempting to dismiss the results of last Sunday’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt, in which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party raked in 43.8 percent of the vote, as a rather unimportant extremist blip in a state that hardly anyone can find on the map. And you wouldn’t necessarily be wrong to do so. The state’s population – around 2.1 million – is a mere 2.5 percent of the German total. And while the state capital of Magdeburg was once the political heart of the Holy Roman Empire back when Otto the Great used to hang out there (more than a millenium … no … milennium … nope … millennium ago), it is today something of a backwater, albeit one with a ginormous cathedral in its center. We wanted to briefly interrupt this week’s newsletter to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our subscribers, both new and old. And to remind you all that a free subscription gets you access to this newsletter every Saturday. A paid subscription, by contrast, gets you one DER SPIEGEL article every weekday, delivered to your inbox. We strive to select pieces that both demonstrate what Europe’s leading newsmagazine has to offer and provide an international audience – namely, you – with an insight into how Germany and Europe view the world. If you haven’t already signed up for a paid subscription, please consider doing so if you can. Our Substack channel relies entirely on reader support and we are excited to continue offering you the best of DER SPIEGEL. Subscribe But even beyond the fact that a huge percentage of the voters in the state decided to place an X next to a party with an ideological lineage that runs rather directly back to the right-wing extremist soup out of which the Nazi Party was born, the results are a perfect example of a phenomenon that has been plaguing German elections in recent years: the lack of an obvious path to a majority. Call it the Balkanization of German politics. There are a number of developments driving the phenomenon, but for the purposes of this newsletter, here are two of the most salient: Persistent voter frustration with the country’s two (former) big-tent parties – the Christian Democrats (CDU) on the center-right (17.2 percent in Saxony-Anhalt last Sunday) and the Social Democrats (SPD) on the center-left (9.3 percent). The presence of parties on the far left (Left Party), the populist left (the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance – BSW) and the far right (AfD) with which mainstream parties are reluctant to form coalitions. So what happens now? Stories of the Week A Lack of Leadership The answer for many people in the country, and particularly within the CDU, is clear: pin (some of) the blame on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. According to a survey taken directly after the election in Saxony-Anhalt, 88 percent of respondents agreed with the statement that if the federal government in Berlin were doing a better job, the AfD wouldn’t be as strong. And it is true that the predominant impression of the federal government ever since Merz was sworn in on May 6, 2025, is one of ineffectiveness and bickering. His rather unique combination of bumbling-plus-bravado has also not exactly endeared him to the German public. Indeed, his standing in the country is so shaky that his popularity – according to recent polls – has now dropped even below the historic lows associated with his predecessor Olaf Scholz. The situation is such that the CDU even opted to keep him largely out of the campaign ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt vote. And since then, dissatisfied rumblings within the CDU have grown louder. DER SPIEGEL’s Swantje Karich notes that the problems with the CDU go much deeper than Merz. “The center-right has a trust problem. At a press appearance following the devastating election result in Saxony-Anhalt, Friedrich Merz said that the party wanted to ‘reach people more effectively’ through ‘emotional engagement.’ It sounded as though he were announcing a political program. On the basis of that statement, it is difficult to take his empathy seriously.” “The Chancellor’s chastened appearance did, at least, reveal where he stands: with his back to the wall. Elections will be held in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania next week, and the CDU could fare even worse there. The party is polling at between 8 and 10 percent in the state.” “What is at stake is the political tradition that has lent stability to the Federal Republic since 1945: a democratic conservatism that understands what must be preserved, but also how to embrace progress and openness to the world. If the Union continues along its current path, it risks becoming politically irrelevant after the 2029 federal election – and Germany could soon find itself with a government of the far right.” The Trumpification of Political Debate? It is often said in Germany that to understand the political and social trends that will soon be dominant in Europe, one need only look across the Atlantic to the United States. When it comes to political debate, that has certainly proven true. Donald Trump understood early on that triggering mouth-foaming outrage among Democrats is an ideal way to both generate headlines and to secure loyalty among supporters. And he realized that far more quickly than the left side of the political spectrum understood that simply ignoring the old man might be the best recipe. To be sure, there have been signs recently that the US president may be over-relying on the strategy. Earlier this week, in an apparent grandpa-discovers-AI moment, Trump sent out 60 posts in the space of 10 hours, many of them AI-assisted images portraying him as a hero – or showing Iceland as part of the US (outrageous!!!). It was also during that slew of schlock that he explicitly backed the AfD with an “MGGA” post. In Germany, though, the outrage cycle remains in full swing, with much of the focus on those who would dare to vote for the AfD. They are alternately portrayed as being dim-witted, ungrateful, backward, racist or all of the above. That, argues DER SPIEGEL columnist Sabine Rennefanz, is not particularly helpful. “Everywhere on election night, people spoke of a watershed moment, a rupture, a turning point. But what is that supposed to mean in concrete terms? A watershed would imply an interruption, a moment of pause – perhaps even a willingness to rethink and learn. At first, there was little sign of that in the main television panels. Instead, the familiar rituals that had already shaped the election campaign continued: outrage, lecturing and abuse.” “That’s just the tone, one might object. They’re only talk shows. Given that the party’s state branch has been classified by domestic intelligence officials as confirmed right-wing extremist, there are more important problems than hurt feelings on television. Yet although the condescending tone is not the cause of the AfD’s success, it is an expression of the broader mood within the so-called political center – a kind of institutional blindness that too often treats material concerns as a communications problem.” “People have a pretty good sense of whether you like them – whether you approach them with curiosity or merely study, lecture and manage them as a problem group. They notice whether you genuinely want to understand their fears and pain, or whether you are simply waiting for the chance to correct them. They can also tell whether someone still has the energy to change things, or whether they have barricaded themselves behind platitudes and empty phrases.” “Anyone who wants an egalitarian democratic society cannot promise equality only to those whose language, tastes and moral convictions they share. They must also acknowledge the wounds, resentments and fears of those whose political conclusions they consider wrong. Acknowledging them does not mean agreeing with them. But a democracy that communicates with almost half its citizens only through warnings and labels gives up on political debate before it has even begun. An atmosphere must be created in which people can express their opinions without fearing that they will be canceled. We are currently a long way from that.” East-West? One of the clear undercurrents in the election last Sunday was, of course, Germany’s ongoing east-west divide, particularly as it pertains to the success of the AfD. Historically, the party has been far stronger in the former East German states than in former West German states. The fact that this generalization no longer reliably holds is certainly one of the primary concerns that many have about the party’s growth. And yet, there is still a distinct flavor of “stupid easterners, they don’t understand democracy” to the coverage. In the weeks before the vote, there was even a rather interesting back-and-forth in Germany’s culture pages about how ungrateful eastern Germans allegedly are for being pulled out of their pre-reunification backwardness and into the light of the West. DER SPIEGEL’s Jochen-Martin Gutsch has had enough. “Ten years ago, in 2016, elections were also held in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD won more than 20 percent, which at the time rightly provoked outrage and incomprehension in western Germany. Today, in 2026, the AfD is also polling at around 20 percent in western German states, but this no longer provokes outrage and incomprehension. Instead, it is now regarded as proof of democratic conviction and civilizational resistance. After all, in the east, it’s 40 percent!” “This allows people to continue feeling morally superior to the East, but the wiser course would be to admit: if something doesn’t happen soon, the West will turn AfD-blue too. Or bluish.” “But will anything happen? The truly depressing thing about election night was not so much the AfD leaders intoxicated by their own success. It was the representatives of the other parties, who once again said that they were utterly shocked, needed some time to digest the result and would, of course, not simply return to business as usual. The SPD, a former big-tent party, celebrated its ‘stable’ result of 9.3 percent. Congratulations!” “For 10 years, the AfD has gone from one electoral success to the next. And still, the established parties remain ‘shocked’ and scratch their heads in astonishment. How long can they keep being shocked? Friedrich Merz says he may need to communicate his reform ideas in a more ‘emotional’ way. So the CDU’s political professionals sit down together after the election, mull over a strategy, and in the end come up with this: Fritz, try to be a little more relaxed, charismatic and emotional – or something. Beyond that: no political plan, no defiance, no promise of a future. That is frightening.” What was good, what was bad for democracy? Good: Voter turnout in Saxony-Anhalt was 77.8 percent, the highest ever recorded in the state. Whatever one thinks of the result, that figure is encouraging. Democracy needs citizens to take an interest. Bad: Although a strong AfD result had been expected in Saxony-Anhalt, many politicians from the mainstream parties – including in Berlin – appeared confused, helpless and overwhelmed in their initial reactions. That is not how they will win back voters’ trust. Last Week’s Highlights: 🗳️ Meet the Germans Who Voted for the AfD: Why would voters in a country like Germany, with its Nazi past, vote for a right-wing party? It’s a question only an editor in Berlin could come up with. On the ground, the view is different. 🟦 How the AfD Wants to Expand Its Power Across Germany: The far-right AfD is planning to decimate public broadcasting in Saxony-Anhalt, revamp education and install extremists in positions of power. And it is eyeing victory on the national stage as well. 🕯️ The Continuing Reverberations of September 11: It was a generational shock, and the consequences can still be felt today - from massive surveillance and significant increases in presidential power to violent excesses at ICE. 🤝 “For Europe, Canada Is the Preferred Partner in Trans-Atlantic Relations”: In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne discusses his country’s failed trade deal with the US and why Canada is looking to Europe. 🏛️ The True Historical Roots of the AfD: During the Weimar Republic in the 1920s, there were numerous parties on the extreme right espousing “Germany first” nationalism. The Nazis may not be the best comparison for today’s AfD. 🌊 AfD in a Landslide: Merz Is the Wrong Leader for Germany: The right-wing Alternative for Germany won in a landslide in Saxony-Anhalt state elections on Sunday. What does that mean for the country at large? 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