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Pocognoli 'very curious' to Scotland carry out plan

The time for talk is over for Sebastien Pocognoli. Well, not so much him, but his team, as Scotland take to the field for their Nations League opener against Slovenia on Saturday, guided by the Belgian for the first time. With that, though, Pocognoli says comes a "mental aspect" as the players listen and adapt to his instructions on the touchline.

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Sep 25 • 3:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rob Gronkowski thought media criticism of his partying was ‘ridiculous’

Rob Gronkowski liked to party and have fun when he was an NFL player, but he still showed up ready to go on Sunday. Gronkowski joined The Dan Patrick Show Friday morning, where the NFL on Fox analyst was asked about the media criticism he endured because of his off-field antics as a player. Patrick…

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Sep 25 • 3:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tulsa Health Department's Food Safety Measures Protect More than One Million People at the Tulsa State Fair

TULSA, OKLA.– [September 25, 2026] – The Tulsa Health Department (THD) is preparing to protect the health of more than one million attendees at the Tulsa State Fair, ensuring fairgoers can enjoy their favorite foods without fear of contracting a foodborne illness. With more than 200 food booths to inspect, THD’s dedicated team is working […]

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Sep 25 • 2:47 PM EDT • Health • tulsa-health.org
Travis Etienne Jr. expected to play in Week 3

Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. should play in Week 3 after full practice Friday

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Sep 25 • 2:44 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cook Political Report Gives Major Update on House Races -- But It's Not All Good News for Dems
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Sep 25 • 2:38 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Stunned scientists discover new wild cat species after a century—see the photos - Futura-Sciences

A Mysterious Cat in the Clouds High in the Andean forests—almost always wrapped in mist—a pint-sized cat was living its life unnoticed by the scientific community, although locals might have crossed its path many times. The story kicked off in 2016, when a Bolivian animal shelter contacted biologist Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz...

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Sep 25 • 2:30 PM EDT • Science • futura-sciences.com
Judge Judy’s ‘selfishness’ slammed by“ The View” cohosts after TV icon told unhappy Americans to ‘go somewhere else’

Judy Sheindlin raised eyebrows at the Hot Topics table — particularly as Ana Navarro and Sunny Hostin criticized her, though Sara Haines and Alyssa Farah Griffin came to her defense.

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Sep 25 • 2:18 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Trump and Johnson meeting with AI executives set for Tuesday

President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) will meet with executives of top AI companies at the White House on Tuesday, the Washington Examiner confirmed. The expected meeting underscores the pressure Republicans are under to regulate the industry ahead of the November midterm elections. Johnson has rejected calls to act quickly on regulating AI models, […]

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Sep 25 • 1:46 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
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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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After state warning, NJ panel approves 34% health premium hike for teachers

The vote to hike teachers’ health benefit rates came after a state warning that benefits may be halted in the new year without an agreement.

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Sep 25 • 1:41 PM EDT • Health • newjerseymonitor.com
‘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
Protests against war crimes verdicts add pressure on Kosovo's government

Daily protests in Kosovo against war crimes convictions for former rebel commanders have spread throughout the small Balkan country | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM

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Sep 25 • 1:35 PM EDT • Politics • audacy.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
Trump to usher in ‘golden age’ of American tech with DC bash showcasing powerful new tool

Trump and JD Vance will unveil America.gov, a new AI tool designed to be a one-stop shop for navigating federal government services.

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Sep 25 • 12:49 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
How the Illinois Offense Can Give Ohio State Problems

Quarterback Katin Houser leads a ball-control strategy designed to neutralize the Buckeyes' pass rush and keep their explosive offense anchored to the sideline through sustained drives.

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Sep 25 • 12:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Musco expands testing capabilities with new Oskaloosa facility

Oskaloosa-based Musco Lighting has opened a new 30,000-square-foot product testing facility at 601 First Ave. W, expanding its ability to design, test and support lighting solutions. The facility brings testing and certification in-house, providing additional resources to evaluate and improve product performance as lighting and electronics become more complex. The opening coincides with Musco’s 50th…

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Sep 25 • 12:39 PM EDT • Business • businessrecord.com
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White House TV pool is back in operation after a dayslong ban of news outlets from grounds

The U.S. network video pool for the White House was back in operation Friday, for the first time since President Donald Trump banned three news outlets in a high-profile showdown over media access.

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Sep 25 • 12:34 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Join us for community science power hours this fall

With the leaves changing and temperatures dropping, it’s a great time of year to get out and explore nature! As we move through fall, we can watch many seasonal changes unfold. Earlier in the season, you can still find many flowers blooming and attracting pollinators. But as the weeks go by, many of these birds […]

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Sep 25 • 12:19 PM EDT • Science • maineaudubon.org
Stop the wiretap shakedown on Main Street

House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams called for federal modernization of surveillance laws following the introduction of bipartisan legislative efforts to protect businesses fr…

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Sep 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • thehill.com
Taylor Swift releases 4 new songs for 'Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.' What do critics say?

Swift's songwriting has been called "captivating" and "shockingly tender," though one critic dismissed the new tracks as "derivative and flat."

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Sep 25 • 11:58 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
“Big Brother ”host Julie Chen Moonves weighs in on Devens, Drew, and Taylor’s finale chances (exclusive)

The Chenbot also gives her America’s Favorite Houseguest prediction.

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Sep 25 • 11:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Julie Chen Moonves weighs in on Devens, Drew, and Taylor’s ‘Big Brother’ finale chances

Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves weighs in on Devens, Drew, and Taylor’s finale chances and predicts who she thinks will win America’s Favorite Houseguest.

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Sep 25 • 11:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Y! Sports Biz: The best seat in the house

Courtside is coming to your couch.

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Sep 25 • 11:38 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump welcomes Xi to White House for state dinner

President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for a lavish state dinner Thursday evening attended by top tech and industry leaders, capping a day of

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Sep 25 • 11:21 AM EDT • Politics • kake.com
iPad Mini 8 Leaked: A20 Pro Chip, Landscape Camera, and More

Apple's next-generation iPad mini will feature the A20 Pro chip, a rearranged front-facing camera, and a new speaker system, leaked code reveals. The information originates from Apple's own code (spotted by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris) and also shows clear product images of the new iPad mini. Although images of the device only show the front, leaving any design changes of the rear or side profile unknown, there are still visible changes.

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Sep 25 • 11:18 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
After training thousands of students, Chicago hairstylist passing on family business
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Sep 25 • 11:03 AM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Why 3 Texas US House races are worrying Republicans. See which ones

A new Cook Political Report analysis moved three Texas U.S. House races toward Democrats as the GOP fights to keep its majority. See where each stands.

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Sep 25 • 10:50 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
White House TV pool appears to be back in operation

A judge temporarily struck down the ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Thursday, but his ruling didn’t directly address the pool

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Sep 25 • 10:43 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
White House TV pool appears to be back in operation

A judge temporarily struck down the ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Thursday, but his ruling didn’t directly address the pool

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Sep 25 • 10:43 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
The Reality of Human Sex Differences: Why It Matters for Science, Medicine, and Policy, and Why We Need to Talk About It

This lecture is part of the NIH Scientific Freedom Lecture Series, which is designed to promote the principles of gold standard science by providing a formal venue for thoughtful discussion of complex scientific topics. Each...

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Sep 25 • 10:29 AM EDT • Science • aei.org
The Franklin Institute Plans Adults-Only Halloween Event Featuring Science, Horror Films

The Franklin Institute is hosting an adults-only Halloween event, Science After Hours: Fright Nite, on Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. This event involves costumes, drinks, music,…

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Sep 25 • 10:06 AM EDT • Science • 957benfm.com
Mitchell Tenpenny Comes Full Circle With Riser House Entertainment [Exclusive]

Mitchell Tenpenny is kicking off a new chapter of his career today with the release of his single [...]

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Sep 25 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • musicrow.com
Woman kidnapped at gunpoint outside Roseville business, held for hours, police say
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Sep 25 • 9:47 AM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China’s help in ending Russia’s invasion

Zelenskyy told reporters he has not yet received feedback from the White House

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Sep 25 • 9:36 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Spence hits first 3 homers of career, helps Astros survive Athletics 7-5

Houston (79-80) remains tied with the Texas Rangers for the AL West lead with three games left in the regular season for both teams.

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Sep 25 • 9:29 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Spence hits first 3 homers of career, helps Astros survive Athletics 7-5

Houston (79-80) remains tied with the Texas Rangers for the AL West lead with three games left in the regular season for both teams.

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Sep 25 • 9:29 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Texas advocates warn proposed cuts to health, assistance programs could hurt vulnerable communities

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission proposed cuts to more than 20 client services programs. Dozens of Texas advocates testified at a legislative budget board hearing Thursday to ask state lawmakers to protect those programs.

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Sep 25 • 9:04 AM EDT • Health • houstonpublicmedia.org
Trump uses public funds for 'Love me' ad that promotes himself

The White House is using public funds for a TV ad that promotes President Trump and his record, calling it a "public service announcement."

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Sep 25 • 9:03 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
Forsaken or forgiven? Slumping fantasy QBs entering Sunday Week 3

Several high-value fantasy quarterbacks have disappointed after two games. Was this a warning sign, or should managers confidently stick with them?

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Sep 25 • 9:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NCL unveils entertainment for Norwegian Aura, including Whitney Houston tribute

The Norwegian Aura, which will debut in May 2027 out of Miami, features the headlining production “Whitney: A Celebration of Whitney Houston.”

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Sep 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • sun-sentinel.com
NCL unveils entertainment for Norwegian Aura, including Whitney Houston tribute

The Norwegian Aura, which will debut in May 2027 out of Miami, features the headlining production “Whitney: A Celebration of Whitney Houston.”

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Sep 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • orlandosentinel.com
Players Sports Center Brings Indoor Sports Back To Logan Square

The center, located in the former The Windy City Fieldhouse, has six indoor sand volleyball courts, two basketball courts, two regulation pickleball courts and an indoor turf soccer field.

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Sep 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • blockclubchicago.org
DARPA wants to give the military something much better than GPS

GPS can be jammed. DARPA is making clocks that could keep military systems running without it and eventually enable completely new capabilities.

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Sep 25 • 8:53 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.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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Thoughts on a 3-1 Rangers win

Rangers 3, Mets 1

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Sep 25 • 8:34 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Claude spots a mystery enzyme scientists overlooked

Autonomous agents flagged a family of phage enzymes with CRISPR-like repeats, though what the system does remains unknown.

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Sep 25 • 8:30 AM EDT • Science • drugdiscoverynews.com
Brazil play poorly, but snatch late draw with Australia

Brazil did not do well at all in its first test after the 2026 World Cup and drew 1-1 with Australia in the friendly played this Friday. Playing on Australian soil, Brazil created little throughout th...

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Sep 25 • 8:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.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
This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought

A major analysis suggests Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a genetic disorder closely linked to autism, may affect about 1 in 7,300 people and more than 45,000 Americans. Researchers warn that thousands of cases may remain hidden because genetic testing is often not performed, even as targeted treatments move into clinical trials.

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Sep 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
CRISPR could help doctors attack blood cancer without destroying healthy cells

Researchers used CRISPR to remove CD33 from donor stem cells, potentially giving doctors a way to attack aggressive blood cancers without destroying the healthy cells patients need after a transplant. In a 30-patient trial, the edited cells successfully took hold and appeared to shield blood cells from a CD33-targeted cancer treatment.

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Sep 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • sciencedaily.com
Panthers vs Browns: Matchups to watch

Four matchups that should have a big impact on the result of the Carolina Panthers vs the Cleveland Browns.

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Sep 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Capitol agenda: Dems weigh doing Husted a solid - Live Updates

A data center measure easily passed the House last week with more than 200 Democratic votes, but campaign-season politics are making action trickier for the party in the Senate.

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Sep 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Puck Drop Preview: 2026-27 Washington Capitals

Last Word On Hockey‘s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2026-27 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the …

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Sep 25 • 7:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Men's Health Event offers free screenings and tests Saturday, Sept. 26

Do you need some screenings? Guys, do you need to get some stuff checked? Tomorrow the Wayne State University Field House is just the place.

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Sep 25 • 7:48 AM EDT • Health • fox2detroit.com
World of Warcraft: Forever has recaptured the original MMO's magic, something I thought was impossible

World of Warcraft: Forever's beta has set a high bar for the new iteration of the classic MMO, and having played it over the past few days, I'm utterly smitten

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Sep 25 • 7:33 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Can the Left Make America Fun Again?

Hi friends, I’ve got a piece in The New York Times today about how collective joy — participatory, youthful, anti-corporate — can defeat Trumpism and transform our lives. The basic argument is that politics used to be embedded in communal life: dances, sports leagues, union halls. As that infrastructure disappeared — and more of everyday life was atomized and privatized — politics became something broadcast at people rather than something they did together. NYC-DSA and Zohran provide another model, where socials and face-to-face organizing are tied to a fight vs the corporations that fenced off so much of the good life. Rebuilding that kind of collective fun, I argue, could help bring young people back into politics and, by redistributing America’s wealth, make everyday life more joyful. I would super appreciate it if you’d read the piece, share it, or post comments on it. Thank you! p.s. FYI, Opinion writers don’t get any say over their headlines! More Take action to support the fight of licensed deck officers at Alaska Tanker Company and Overseas Shipholding Group to win a first union contract. This is one of the most important, and underreported, unionization campaigns in America: these workers have a huge amount of power over domestic energy distribution and maritime supply chains, and they’re still without a contract two years after having voted overwhelmingly to unionize. Please sign the public petition here, and if you’re an academic you can sign this support letter.

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Sep 25 • 7:31 AM EDT • Politics • laborpolitics.com
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
Should FSU bring back Jimbo Fisher? History offers a cautionary tale

Florida State is reportedly weighing a Jimbo Fisher reunion. We studied 18 coaches who made a second run with a school. Almost none were successful.

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Sep 25 • 7:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sony reportedly surveying developers about PlayStation disc-ending decision - is it having second thoughts?

Sony's decision to end PlayStation disc production has been hugely controversial, seemingly even among developers. A rumoured survey suggests Sony has noticed.

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Sep 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Sports on TV/radio listings: Sept. 25

Where to watch and/or listen to today's sporting events that will be televised or broadcast on the radio.

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Sep 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The way we talk to bots matters even if they aren’t conscious

If more and more of our daily interactions are ungracious exchanges with machines, we should expect it to change us

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • psyche.co
The hard choice Democrats face on Republicans’ anti-trans attacks

They’re being bombarded with attack ads. How do they respond without betraying a vulnerable community?

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • vox.com
Can Democrats flip the House? Here's the latest in key races

Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control of the House. Here are five races to watch before the Nov. 3 elections.

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
City Hall should pay small business for losses due to Somewhere Fest

City-assisted street closure for Chase Koch’s mammoth music festival caused cancellation of wedding and party contracts for local venue.

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Sep 25 • 5:35 AM EDT • Business • kansas.com
Opinion | Young Democrats Are Putting the Party Back in Politics. It’s Working.

Fun, free events communicate a larger goal: that everyday people should be able to afford a joyful life.

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Sep 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
New Orleans’ Section 8 housing has ‘life-threatening’ problems, HUD inspector finds

New Orleans' public housing authority failed last year to fix electrical hazards, inoperable windows, and other life-threatening problems in its subsidized apartments, federal regulators said.

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Sep 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nola.com
Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media when asked about Trump ban at White House

Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him as he responded a question about the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House by affirming the importance of...

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Sep 25 • 4:31 AM EDT • Entertainment • nhregister.com
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Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media when asked about Trump ban at White House

Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him as he responded a question about the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House by affirming the importance of...

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Sep 25 • 4:31 AM EDT • Entertainment • newstimes.com
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‘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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Euro zone business lending slows slightly

Lending growth to euro zone businesses slowed ​slightly from relatively high ‌levels in August and held steady in the case ​of household loans, data ​from the European Central Bank ⁠showed on Friday.

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Sep 25 • 4:12 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Euro zone business lending slows slightly

FRANKFURT, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Lending growth to euro zone businesses slowed slightly from relatively high levels in August and held steady in the case of household loans, data from the European

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Sep 25 • 4:12 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Jim Morrissey: Colorado business autopsy

The cartoonist views the exodus of Colorado businesses as the result of overregulation, or death by a thousand paper cuts.

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Sep 25 • 4:10 AM EDT • Business • coloradosun.com
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The Embryos That Don't Come From Eggs and Sperm

Human embryo models can provide a powerful window into the earliest stages of life. But how far should they go?

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Sep 25 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • undark.org
Georgia Institute of Technology professor Munmun De Choudhury discusses AI, mental health and humanity

On Wednesday evening, students, faculty and community members gathered in Mills Hall to hear Munmun De Choudhury, a computer scientist, social scientist and professor of interactive computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology, speak as part of the Hastings Initiative lecture series. De Choudhury’s research focuses on digital mental health and the effects of emerging […]

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Sep 25 • 2:32 AM EDT • Health • bowdoinorient.com
Spence Powers Astros with Three-Homer Night Against A's

The Athletics are looking to play spoiler this weekend, but rookie Lucas Spence decided to put Houston on his back in Game 1.

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Sep 25 • 2:26 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Texas high school football: Thursday's scores from Week 5

Thursday's Houston-area and statewide scores from Week 5 of the Texas high school football season.

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Sep 25 • 1:58 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
Political science professors weigh in on U.S. House recess

On Sept. 16, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson recessed the House of Representatives a day earlier than scheduled. He sent members of Congress home to their districts before the midterm elections. This decision came following Rep. Thomas Massie’s introduction of articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, primarily related to military action...

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Sep 25 • 1:09 AM EDT • Science • iowastatedaily.com
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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Sep 25 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.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
The Real Threat From Political AI Isn't Lies

New evidence suggests that AI can gain a persuasive advantage by producing far more information far faster than people can respond. Democratic safeguards should make that advantage visible and give citizens control over the tempo.

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Sep 25 • 12:50 AM EDT • Politics • thefulcrum.us
Verrado Marketplace announces next wave of businesses opening this year

When fully completed, Verrado Marketplace will house more than 55 retailers, restaurants and service providers.

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Sep 25 • 12:09 AM EDT • Business • ktar.com
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
Pandas and Eagles and A.I., Oh My! Trump Throws a State Dinner for Xi

Altman. Musk. Huang. Bezos. They all came to the White House Thursday night, though you might not have seen it on TV.

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Sep 24 • 11:32 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
WA lawmaker call for more oversight after Longview disaster

Although the state is facing a budget crisis, Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, said he “can’t think of a more worthy cause” for lawmakers to pass and fund.

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Sep 24 • 10:53 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Ballad Health hosts open house at Bristol Regional Medical Center

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health held an open house Thursday at Bristol Regional Medical Center, and officials talked about the Boone McCrary scholarship two years after Hurricane Helene. McCr…

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Sep 24 • 10:51 PM EDT • Health • wjhl.com
CBS Sports ranks Marcus Stokes the No. 40 quarterback in updated QB power ranking

CBS Sports’ David Cobb has posted a “College Football QB Power Rankings” every week throughout the college football season, and he ranked Marcus Stokes No. 40 in his updated rankings after week 3. The Tigers’ quarterback moved up two spots from last week after a nice performance against UT Martin, and he’s one of eight non-Power Four quarterbacks in the top 50.

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Sep 24 • 10:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña back in lineup against Athletics

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña returns after missing one game from being hit by a pitch on his arm.

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Sep 24 • 10:17 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
Trump and Xi Exchange Symbolic Gifts Ahead of State Dinner

President Trump gave a statue of a bald eagle to President Xi Jinping before a state dinner at the White House.

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Sep 24 • 10:07 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
'Big Brother 28' spoilers: See which houseguests made the final 3

"Big Brother" summer is almost over, and one of the three remaining houseguests is about to become $750,000 richer.

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Sep 24 • 10:05 PM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Protesters of Xi’s policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping with a personal airport greeting, a tour of his new helipad and a candlelit d

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Sep 24 • 9:42 PM EDT • Politics • wtop.com
Justice Jackson Calls Emergency Docket ‘Potentially Corrosive’

Hours after fielding the Trump administration’s latest emergency application, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson gave a speech urging the Supreme Court to rethink such requests.

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Sep 24 • 9:39 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
At the White House, President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping both stress the importance of discussing AI
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Sep 24 • 9:25 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Astros at Athletics Game Discussion 9/24/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros will continue their final road trip of the regular season with the first game of a four -game series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA…RHP Peter Lambert (8-10) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite RHP Mason Barnett (1-4) and the Athletics. THE […]

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Sep 24 • 9:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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The Houthis: Iran’s bargaining chip with Washington

The US views talks with the Houthis as a way to contain the scope of the conflict with Iran, while Tehran sees them as a means to translate military gains in the Red Sea into political gains

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Sep 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • en.majalla.com
Berlin Greenhouses to be Sold at Foreclosure Auction in October: Business NH Magazine

It is now clear what the next step for the greenhouses off East Milan Road will be: the auction block on Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.

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Sep 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • businessnhmagazine.com
Democracies in glass houses

Even fascists claimed transparency as a virtue – visibility is not accountability, in any political system.

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Sep 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • lowyinstitute.org
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Xi, in lavish Trump summit, urges ‘human control’ over AI

WASHINGTON — China’s president issued a call from the White House on Thursday for artificial intelligence to remain “under human control” as the world’s two superpowers race for technological supremacy.

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Sep 24 • 7:33 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com