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The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm

Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years.

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Sep 21 • 9:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Prepping Now for Small Business Saturday 2026 and the Holiday Season - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

By Barbara Weltman – Small Business Saturday this year is November 28, the first Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 26). The day follows what’s come to be known as Black Friday. November 30, is Cyber Monday. All in all, small business owners and their teams have a busy extended weekend to plan for. Many small businesses report […]

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Sep 21 • 8:13 PM EDT • Business • sbecouncil.org
Phoenix Suns 2026-27 Player Profile: Koby Brea

The former Kentucky marksman enters a pivotal developmental year on a two-way deal, battling defensive concerns and limited shot creation to secure his long-term future in Phoenix.

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Sep 21 • 8:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Construction halted on Ken Griffin’s $2.5 billion Miami headquarters

A drilling rig toppled at the Citadel construction site, crushing three vehicles and prompting Miami-Dade County to stop work pending an investigation.

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Sep 21 • 7:03 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Detroit Tigers Announce Sudden Max Clark Move Before Nationals Series

The Detroit Tigers were officially eliminated from the postseason over the weekend after making it in each of the last two seasons.It was simply an underwhelming 2026 campaign for them, and on Monday night, they’ll begin a series against the Washington Nationals as they wind down the regular season.Ahead of the matchup, Tigers manager A.J. […] The post Detroit Tigers Announce Sudden Max Clark Move Before Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 21 • 6:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kylian Mbappé responds to Madrid Derby referee drama

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has on Monday spoken publicly for the first time regarding the fallout from yesterday’s Madrid Derby. This of course comes as chatter surrounding the matchup continue...

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Sep 21 • 4:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
September 24 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities

The Zoppé Italian Family Circus runs Thursday through the weekend at the Solano County Fairgrounds.

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Sep 21 • 4:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • timesheraldonline.com
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Maine’s Office of Affordable Health Care seeks public input

Mainers are encouraged to attend the Office of Affordable Health Care’s annual public hearing this week to share their experiences of navigating today’s healthcare system.Surveys show nearly half of Maine households have taken on medical debt in the past two years and the majority point to hospital-based services like surgeries or emergency care as the

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Sep 21 • 4:27 PM EDT • Health • mainebeacon.com
The SEC in a Sentence: Magnolia State Magic Edition

Welcome to the SEC in a sentence, in which we attempt to distill yet another wild and crazy weekend of SEC football into, but a single sentence for each of the leagues 16 combatants. It was another wild one, perhaps wilder that some teams (lookin’ at you, Aggieland) would have preferred. But that’s why we […]

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Sep 21 • 4:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mayor, business owners cast blame after another River Market shooting

The Little Rock Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened over the weekend, just a few feet away from the Arkansas Times offices.

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Sep 21 • 4:13 PM EDT • Business • arktimes.com
Presley Gerber dies at 27 of suspected overdose, police say. What Cindy Crawford's son said about recovery, medication and feeling 'misunderstood.'

Gerber, the older brother of model and actor Kaia Gerber, had spoken publicly about his mental health and experiences with addiction.

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Sep 21 • 4:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school football Week 6 schedule

Check out Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana's high school football schedule for Week 6 of the 2026 season.

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Sep 21 • 3:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school football Week 6 schedule

Check out Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana's high school football schedule for Week 6 of the 2026 season.

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Sep 21 • 3:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
$17M in grants to fund Kentucky mental health, addiction services

Kentucky is set to receive nearly $17 million in federal funding to strengthen mental health and addiction services across the state, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday.

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Sep 21 • 3:21 PM EDT • Health • wbko.com
CSPS mourns the loss of musical icon Duncan Sheik’s legacy

Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who crafted the music for “Spring Awakening,” died Sept. 17. He was 56.

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Sep 21 • 3:12 PM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
How did the Rojiblanca academy get on this weekend?

This weekend was painted Red-and-White! The U-21 and U-19 teams played Mexico’s Clásico as part of Matchday 9 of the Apertura 2026. Both squads left Coapa with all three points in the bag.Meanwhile...

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Sep 21 • 3:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Paul Skenes points to World Baseball Classic as the 'root' of his pitching woes this season
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Sep 21 • 3:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Five Things I learned about UTEP this week.

This is a guest post from Tanner Castora, who was at the UTEP/Michigan game this weekend. There had never been a more important moment in the school’s history. In fact, the occasion was so grand, Disney turned it into a movie (Glory Road). In 1966, using the first all-black starting lineup in NCAA basketball history, […]

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Sep 21 • 3:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gore announced as Tuesday starter against Mets

MacKenzie Gore will start the series opener on Tuesday against the Mets

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Sep 21 • 2:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Opinion: 'Pothole Politics' Should Mean Fixing Our Schools

"Green Schools ... connect so many of the mayor’s priorities: child care, safe work, good jobs, and fixing what’s broken in our day-to-day."

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Sep 21 • 2:35 PM EDT • Politics • citylimits.org
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Three Years In: How Indiana’s Abortion Ban has Weakened its Fragile Health Care System

Yet the impacts of anti-abortion policies are not limited to those who need to terminate a pregnancy, or even those who become pregnant.

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Sep 21 • 2:22 PM EDT • Health • womensenews.org
Hayden Panettiere remembered at Malibu memorial service

Hayden Panettiere attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix's new film 'Blonde' at TCL Chinese Theatre on Sept. 13, 2022, in Hollywood, California. (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)Hayden Panettiere was celebrated over the weekend at a memorial service held in California, her representative confirmed to ABC News.Around 80 friends of the late Nashville star, who died on Aug. 16 at the age of 36, gathered in Malibu on Saturday to share "an evening of music, memories, laughter and tears."“We wanted to honor Hayden in the best way we knew how—with as much love as possible," Panettiere's representative, Kasey Kitchen, said in a statement with a group of the actress's friends, who jointly organized the memorial.The statement continued, "It was a beautiful and intimate ceremony where friends came together to celebrate her life and honor the beautiful, magnetic light and love she infused into the world.”Panettiere's Nashville co-star Connie Britton and other celebrities, including Evan Ross and Ruby Rose, were photographed attending the memorial.Panettiere died after she was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment.The actress's official cause and manner of death have not yet been announced.An investigation into her death has expanded from South Carolina to Los Angeles, and investigators are focusing on the role drugs may have played in her death, sources told ABC News last week.Kitchen, Panettiere's representative, said in a statement on Sept. 15 that her death "remains under investigation pending toxicology results.""As we await the answers we are all seeking, may we also remember Hayden for the incredible legacy she leaves behind — the light she shined on mental health and postpartum depression, and the voice she gave to those who felt unseen and unheard," Kitchen said. "The answers we are all seeking will come."Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Sep 21 • 2:16 PM EDT • Entertainment • willmarradio.com
Women’s Health Watch: A substantial number of women say they feel dismissed by their doctors
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Sep 21 • 2:01 PM EDT • Health • cnn.com
Sporting KC Weekly Schedule: Sept. 21-26, 2026

Sporting Kansas City will travel to Texas this weekend to take on Houston Dynamo FC at 7:30 p.m. CT on Saturday at Shell Energy Stadium. The Western Conference match-up will be available to watch in English and Spanish on Apple TV in addition to local radio coverage on Sports Radio

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Sep 21 • 2:00 PM EDT • Sports • sportingkc.com
Kentucky receives millions in federal funding for mental health services

Kentucky will receive $17 million in federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday.

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Sep 21 • 1:44 PM EDT • Health • kentuckylantern.com
L’Humanité festival renews commitment to popular front politics in France

PARIS—“I’m always on the side of the people, of those who fight to defend their livelihoods, of those fighting for the dignity to feed their children and pay their bills,” declared Fabien Roussel, national secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF) to a crowd of thousands last weekend. “I know which side I am on when there are barricades.

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Sep 21 • 1:33 PM EDT • Politics • peoplesworld.org
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‘So much family history tied to it’: Evansville business owner repairs broken flagpoles

Broken equipment, not lack of pride, often keeps flags grounded

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Sep 21 • 1:26 PM EDT • Business • 14news.com
University of Tennessee breaks ground on 865 Neyland entertainment district

The University of Tennessee has officially broken ground on 865 Neyland, a massive mixed-use entertainment district that will transform the riverfront footprint between Neyland Stadium and Food City Center into a year-round hub for fans and visitors.

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Sep 21 • 1:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • wvlt.tv
Former Kraken Forward Dealing With Injury Ahead Of NHL Opener
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Sep 21 • 1:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What to stream: ‘A Different World,’ ‘Toy Story 5’ and Kenny Chesney

The Disney+ debut of “Toy Story 5” and a new album from Kenny Chesney are some of the new television shows, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

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Sep 21 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Political Pulse: Ken Jeakins eyes two open District 35 House seats as Democrat

Air Force veteran Ken Jeakins is running as a Democrat for South Dakota's District 35 House, calling for a culture shift to address veteran and military suicide.

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Sep 21 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • kotatv.com
Kentucky secures nearly $17 million for mental health, addiction services

Gov. Beshear says healthcare is a basic human right and his administration is taking action to expand and protect access to essential services that save lives.

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Sep 21 • 12:53 PM EDT • Health • 14news.com
Kate McKenzie interview - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture

Tony Stang sits down with Kate McKenzie, CEO of Local Journalism Matters, to talk about the behind-the-scenes world of journalism, the stories reporters carry with them, and what the future of local news might look like at Illinois Times. It is a conversation about journalism, community and why telling the stories of a place still matters.

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Sep 21 • 12:50 PM EDT • Politics • illinoistimes.com
Pirates' Paul Skenes Gets Honest About Big Mistake He Made

Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes spoke out honestly about a big mistake he made before this season.

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Sep 21 • 12:39 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NEA C-Suite: Heath Simpson

What is the best business advice someone has ever given you? When I was growing up my dad started his own plumbing company. I was his helper on weekends and...

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Sep 21 • 12:30 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Vote for Goal of the Matchday

By Dylan ButlerMust-see golazos! | Vote for your Goal of the MatchdayOnce again, MLS's highest-profile players scored some of the best goals over the weekend.Vote here for the latest AT&T Goal of the ...

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Sep 21 • 12:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Robert C. Garrett to Retire After Leading NJ's Largest and National Award-Winning Health System

/PRNewswire/ -- The Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees announced today that CEO Robert C. Garrett plans to retire effective June 30, 2027, capping an...

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Sep 21 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
Kenny Loggins reveals the 4 powerful words he wants written on his tombstone

And no, it’s not a “Footloose” or “Danger Zone” lyric.

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Sep 21 • 11:58 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Prince George's County leaders discuss mental health after man's death by suicide

After a man was found hanging from a tree in Prince George's County over the weekend, elected leaders are speaking out about what actually happened and the ment

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Sep 21 • 11:46 AM EDT • Health • wjla.com
Georgia football's AP Poll ranking after Arkansas win

Georgia remains ranked second in the AP Top 25 Poll despite a dominant 45-17 win over Arkansas this past weekend.

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Sep 21 • 11:27 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hayden Panettiere memorialized in Malibu celebration of life

Friends, family and close Hollywood colleagues honored Hayden Panettiere during a poignant celebration of life at a Malibu church this weekend, a month after the actress’s death from a possible

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Sep 21 • 11:19 AM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Hayden Christensen makes rare public appearance with his and ex Rachel Bilson’s daughter

The father-daughter duo stepped out for the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art over the weekend.

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Sep 21 • 11:08 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Business Monday: Once a popular food truck, Bite the Eye now serves up ahi in converted shipping containers

The one-of-a-kind restaurant for Puna residents and visitors has become a local gathering spot known for its creative island-inspired menu, relaxed vibe and live local entertainment booked every weekend.

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Sep 21 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • bigislandnow.com
Madonna, Charli xcx Hit The Dancefloor

Madonna and Charli xcx have finally taken their increasingly public mutual admiration into the studio.

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Sep 21 • 10:35 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Scientists reveal how our cells conduct emergency repairs for DNA

Two new federally funded studies offer detailed views of proteins repairing broken DNA inside tightly packed chromatin, and of the molecular toolkit they assemble at a break, with potential implications for cancer treatment

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Sep 21 • 10:15 AM EDT • Science • hub.jhu.edu
The Weekend Review: Unbeaten starts continue!

Both Leeds United’s senior sides continued impressive starts to the new campaign with positive results on Sunday afternoon.For Daniel Farke’s men, a goalless draw with Crystal Palace extends the W...

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Sep 21 • 10:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Stock up, stock down from Kentucky's win over Texas A&M

The Kentucky Wildcats went on the road and got a big upset over Texas A&M. Here's whose stock is up, and whose is down after the win.

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Sep 21 • 9:52 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
GOP lawmakers sound alarm on diesel fuel costs

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley joined the chorus of concerns over the weekend.

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Sep 21 • 9:50 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Hunt for the Red Planet: URI Honors Colloquium lecture will discuss why humans must go to Mars

KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 21, 2026 – Traveling to Mars has been a major human aspiration for the last half century. In the last three decades, aerospace scientists and engineers have taken significant steps in exploring the fourth planet from the sun with several rover landings. So, why is it a must for humans to […]

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Sep 21 • 9:22 AM EDT • Science • uri.edu
Which Came First, The Chicken Or The Egg? Scientists Finally Have The Answer

Philosophers have wrestled with this riddle for centuries, but evolutionary biology has quietly been building a case that rewrites the entire question. The answer turns out to hinge on a single, stran...

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Sep 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Premier League Team of the Week

Brighton stunned champions Arsenal this weekend, while Aston Villa produced an impressive away win at Tottenham and Manchester City survived an eight-goal thriller against Sunderland.There were stando...

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Sep 21 • 8:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kolo Muani says Juventus showed the right mentality against Atalanta

Randal Kolo Muani is proud of the mindset Juventus showed as they beat Atalanta 2-0 in Serie A this weekend, and he hopes that mentality continues.Juventus performed well in their midweek match agains...

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Sep 21 • 8:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 patch has broken the game a bit, Bethesda acknowledges issues

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 patch has all sorts of issues as Bethesda issues statement.

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Sep 21 • 8:07 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
President Trump's newest vaccine 'demands' repeat old misinformation

A day after health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised that parents concerned about vaccines had a “friend” in the White House, President Trump said he’ll be “demanding” that drug companies split up their combined vaccines.

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Sep 21 • 8:03 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Erosion of Germany's political centre exposes Merz's weakening grip on power

Germany's far right and far left both made big gains in Sunday's state elections, exposing yet again the erosion of the political centre in Europe's largest economy as well as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's weakening hold on ​power.

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Sep 21 • 7:50 AM EDT • Politics • reuters.com
Where to watch Inter vs BK Häcken in the UWCL

WHERE TO WATCH INTER vs HÄCKEN:Inter Women take on BK Häcken on Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Women’s Champions League League Phase on Tuesday 22 September at 18:45. The match will be shown live ...

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Sep 21 • 7:48 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Illini in the NFL: Jacas picks off Aaron Rodgers

A big weekend for the former Illini.

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Sep 21 • 7:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fulham 1-1 Man Utd

Joachim Andersen is causing us issues, after a great few years. Let the youngsters loose with Bernd Leno and Alex Iwobi. If we had taken Josh King off but replaced him with Emile Smith Rowe, we might have kept them more at bay and held on for the win.

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Sep 21 • 7:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Daily Mauling: 9/21/26

Kansas Jayhawks News Dillon Davis of SI writes about the disappointment in London this weekend The full basketball Big 12 conference schedule is out. What does KU’s slate look like? Through the Phog writes that Tate Nagy could be a bigger contributor to the team than we may have realized Links! A blind loggerhead sea […]

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Sep 21 • 7:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fort Bliss celebrates Oktoberfest weekend

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Fort Bliss brought a taste of Germany to the Borderland over the weekend with its annual Oktoberfest celebration at Biggs Park. Monica Thomas, marketing manager for Fort Bliss MWR, joined us on the Noon show ahead of the three-day celebration to discuss what visitors could expect. The event featured German

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Sep 21 • 7:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • kvia.com
From the Editor: Politics has taken taken top billing in Maine this year

Maine's political races have been in the spotlight this year, with attention on battles for seats in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as Blaine House.

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Sep 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • mainebiz.biz
Signs of Change: A Kenyan Community Health Worker Learns to Talk to his Deaf Patients

As county governments roll out inclusive healthcare programmes for people with disabilities, Community Health Promoters learn a new lexicon of care. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance/VaccinesWork

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Sep 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • medangel.org
Katie Porter: Prop 40 won’t help fix our broken healthcare system

OPINION: Progressives who have long fought for “Medicare for All” should resist a billionaires tax that entrenches a troubled for-profit healthcare system, rather than dismantling it.

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Sep 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • sfchronicle.com
Presley Gerber dies at 27. What Cindy Crawford's model son said about recovery, medication and feeling 'misunderstood.'

Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, had spoken publicly about his mental health and experiences with addiction.

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Sep 21 • 6:43 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Europe's Top Performers: key statistics from the weekend

Along with all of the results from UEFA's 'Top 5' leagues, Playmaker is here to provide you with a rundown of the top performers.From the slickest passers enroute to the most tenacious tacklers via th...

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Sep 21 • 6:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Brighton suffocated Arsenal - and there is much more to come

The latest absentee at the weekend was Lewis Dunk. Luka Vuskovic looked classy again at the back, and clearly has the traits of a ball-playing centre-back, which suits this Brighton team well. There's more to come from him, and - if this weekend is anything to go - there is much more to come from Brighton too.

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Sep 21 • 6:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'SNL UK' brutally roasts Ed Sheeran with 'Weekend Update'

"Will Sheeran have to cancel the tour? There's a very real risk that he won't."

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Sep 21 • 5:48 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
Pirates Braxton Ashcraft injury has no structural damage

The Bucs got some good injury news over the weekend.

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Sep 21 • 5:23 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LASK capitulation a major factor in Celtic’s current woes

Despite starting the campaign well enough, Celtic’s form has taken a massive nosedive over the last week or so and the reason behind that is the topic of much debate…LASK vs Celtic, Linz 25 August...

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Sep 21 • 5:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Can RFK Jr. help GOP win the midterms? Iowa is a test

How one state's governor's race is a test of whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA movement has an enduring political draw.

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Sep 21 • 4:30 AM EDT • Politics • statnews.com
Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics

The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. ​This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author ​Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share

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Sep 21 • 3:54 AM EDT • Politics • cheekmedia.substack.com
Chelsea Stake To Clearlake

Santa Monica-based private equity firm Clearlake Capital Group has taken full control of Chelsea FC after buying Mark Walter and Todd Boehly’s minority

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Kelly McKenna: Managing My Health

Kelly McKenna shares about navigating through her health struggles. I was in first grade when my friend approached me, “John pushed Will down the stairs,” he said. I froze. “Stay strong,” I told myself. Will is my brother. He lives with a disability, and moments like this happened often. I didn’t have words like “fight-or-flight”

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African players in Europe: Semenyo brace helps City top table

Ghana star Antoine Semenyo scored twice for Manchester City, whose 5-3 victory over Sunderland took them to the top of the Premier League table at the weekend.AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues: ENGLAND ANTOINE SEMENYO (Manchester City) Semenyo scored his first goals this season in the win over Sunderland.

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Commanders' Marcus Mariota heartbroken for Jayden Daniels

Marcus Mariota heartbroken Jayden Daniels after Sunday's injury.

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Another huge night for Kenneth Walker III

Although he didn't find the end zone in Week 2, Kenneth Walker III still logged 30 touches for 178 yards in the win.

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Around the Big Ten: teams make statements as Big Ten play begins

Around the Big Ten is back as sports writer Conner Krumme reviews last weekends Big Ten games.

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What to stream: 'A Different World,' 'Toy Story 5' and Kenny Chesney

The Disney+ debut of “Toy Story 5” and a new album from Kenny Chesney are some of the new television shows, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

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Chiefs grab 33-30 win in overtime thriller

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) — Victory is secured in an overtime thriller. Patrick Mahomes finished the night 32-for-47 with 382 yards and three touchdowns. Kenneth Walker III picked up his second-straight game with over 100 yards for the Chiefs, with 117 yards on 24 carries. Travis Kelce had nine receptions for 101 yards and a […]

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What to stream: 'A Different World,' 'Toy Story 5' and Kenny Chesney

Disney+ is adding “Toy Story 5" to its lineup this week. The film about toys battling tech for Bonnie's attention arrives on the service on Wednesday. HBO Max is offering

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George Pickens secures six receptions

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens posted six receptions for 40 yards on eight targets in Week 2

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Could a subscription model for health care cure our broken system?

What if, for $100 a month – less than many of us pay for cell service – you could go to the doctor anytime you feel sick?

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Falcons’ Upcoming Schedule Brings National Spotlight at Rough Time

Before the season, the NFL schedule makers appear to have taken a bit of a chance. They scheduled the Atlanta Falcons in primetime in Week 3… and Week 4… and Week 5. That decision is now having the potential to backfire in a major way. Because right now, the Falcons are a mess. They haven’t […] The post Falcons’ Upcoming Schedule Brings National Spotlight at Rough Time appeared first on HEAVY.

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Closures on I-70 in Wheat Ridge causes detours and impacts local businesses

Local businesses say I-70 construction in Wheat Ridge is having a negative impact with another weekend of work slated for Sept. 25 through Sept. 29.

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Europe faces Q4 jet fuel supply deficit even as South Korea becomes latest big supplier

Europe faces a fourth-quarter jet fuel deficit, even as it turns ‌to far-flung suppliers including South Korea, which is set to boost its jet exports to Europe to a four-year high in September, according to analysts and shipping data.

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Kenny Gainwell struggles again in Week 2

Kenny Gainwell having trouble getting going in Tampa

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Report: Detroit Lions Check In on Former Pro Bowl Cornerback

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Detroit Lions are among the teams that have checked in on former Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore II.

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Todd Monken: "'Browns are gonna Browns' — f—k that"
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Robert Kraft set a ‘powerful example’ with Macklemore ban, political analyst says

‘Fox News Sunday’ panelists discuss the Michigan U.S. Senate race, the controversy involving Ed Sheeran and Macklemore and the future of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

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'Resident Evil' tops box office with franchise best debut of $60 million

Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” gave the North American box office a shot in the arm in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony Pictures release earned $60 million in ticket sales from 3,684 locations in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. That’s a best for the video…

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T.J. Hockenson totals three receptions

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson ended up with three receptions for 29 yards in Week 2

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Sevilla boss bemoans Barcelona star’s Ballon d’Or snub

Sevilla head coach Luis García has this weekend admitted that he was left baffled by the omission of Barcelona star Raphinha from the shortlist for this year’s Ballon d’Or.This of course comes wi...

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Ferrari Staggers: Criticism Grows Against Vasseur

The Italian team is living in a climate of internal tension over the results and the versions about a broken relationship between the team principal and the CEO. The performance of the SF-26 and the gap to Mercedes fuel the discontent in Maranello.

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Jarrett Stidham reacts to report that Broncos considered Drew Brees

After the Broncos lost Bo Nix to a broken ankle, two assistant coaches considered Drew Brees an option. This was Jarrett Stidham's reaction.

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Kentucky Wildcats climb up new college football rankings

The Cats are on the cusp of top-25 status after thrashing No. 9 Texas A&M.

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Sep 20 • 3:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mario Craver asked for more touches and delivered against Kentucky

Craver caught a career-high 11 passes for 119 yards as injuries depleted the Aggies' offensive backfield and receiving corps.

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Analysis: Hosts winless but showing signs of growth

Following three consecutive losses to start the season, Fulham might not have been thrilled to see a trip to Anfield and the visit of Manchester United as their next fixtures. As at Liverpool last weekend, there was some eye-catching football on show from Fulham, playing out from the back and going smoothly from one end to the other in a flash. The exciting Josh King, still just 19, will rightly be praised for his showing but perhaps the key for the west Londoners will be the vastly underrated Alex Iwobi.

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Horror movie 'Resident Evil' tops N. American box office

"Resident Evil," a horror movie based on a video game franchise, swept the North American box office with a $60 million opening weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday."Resident Evil" displaced last...

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RFK Jr. Tells Anti-Vaxxers at Children's Health Defense Conference They Have a Friend in Trump's White House

Kennedy praised the Trump administration's efforts to scale back vaccine guidance. His speech comes as the U.S. faces its worst measles year since 1991.

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