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Supreme Court again blocks Missouri's new map drawn to give Republicans an edge
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Sep 25 • 6:12 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Dolly Parton recorded a duet with Bono before she died that will be on U2's next album

LOS ANGELES — Friday is Dolly Parton Day and the late country icon remains a gift that keeps on giving. Just months before her death in August at age 80,

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Sep 25 • 6:12 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Seahawks’ Sam Darnold to play vs. Commanders; Julian Love ruled out

RENTON, Wash. — Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will get his wish. A day after Darnold told reporters he was “really striving’’ to play Sunday at Washington, the Seahawks did not

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Sep 25 • 6:10 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Suspect in UPMC doctor’s stabbing death has criminal, mental health history in Florida

The man charged with fatally stabbing a UPMC doctor and critically injuring his wife during an attack in their Edgewood home had a documented history of mental health problems in Florida, where records show he attacked police and his girlfriend and ranted about vampires, aliens and a pharaoh. Elijah Hemingway,

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Sep 25 • 5:58 PM EDT • Health • triblive.com
Balancing the federal budget | Inside Texas Politics: Sept. 27, 2026
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Sep 25 • 5:54 PM EDT • Politics • wfaa.com
Vacant South Philadelphia property pipe leak creates 8-inch deep "pond" in nearby business lot
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Sep 25 • 5:43 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Kroc Institute highlighted as part of special issue of Peace Science Digest // Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies // University of Notre Dame

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain. A special issue of Peace Science Digest,

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Sep 25 • 5:41 PM EDT • Science • kroc.nd.edu
Cook Political Report shifts 15 House races toward Democrats
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Sep 25 • 5:31 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Mid-sized shopping center to include Thai restaurant. Here's what we know.

Renderings show the 9,660-square-foot development will be built at 101 Gerald Drive and would house Bangkok Thai restaurant, currently housed at 3904 Johnston St.

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Sep 25 • 5:24 PM EDT • Business • theadvocate.com
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Autumn Leaves Festival -- where the past touches the present

Visitors to the Balladeer Hotel late Thursday morning got a glimpse into the future — and a taste of the past.

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Sep 25 • 5:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • mtairynews.com
ProTributeBands.com Clarifies Direct Booking Model for Corporate Event Entertainment Planners

SAN RAMON, CA - September 25, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE -ProTributeBands.com, the curated booking and lead generation platform for high-end tribute bands, has outlined how its direct-booking structure works for event planners seeking corporate event entertainment. Under the model, bands featured on the platform negotiate terms and close each booking directly with the client, while ProTributeBands follows up to keep the transaction moving smoothly.The structure separates ProTributeBands.com from traditional booking agencies that insert themselves into every contract. Rather than acting as an intermediary that controls the final agreement, the platform connects event planners, performing arts centers, festivals, wedding clients, and private party hosts with pre-screened, national-act-caliber tribute acts, then steps back so the parties can settle details themselves. The platform maintains contact with both sides to ensure momentum is not lost during the process.Founded by David Victor, former guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the multiplatinum band BOSTON, ProTributeBands.com features tribute acts covering artists such as Queen, The Beatles, ABBA, Journey, The Eagles, and Pink Floyd. Selected bands receive optimized profile pages and booking leads generated through the platform."Event planners often assume a booking platform means another layer of negotiation and markup," said David Victor, Founder of ProTributeBands.com. "The approach here is different. The bands negotiate terms and close each booking directly, which keeps the conversation honest and the details accurate. The platform stays involved by following up so nothing stalls between the first inquiry and the signed agreement."The direct-booking method reflects how corporate and private event planning typically operates. Planners frequently need to confirm technical requirements, stage dimensions, scheduling, and performance specifics with the people who will actually be on stage. By allowing those conversations to happen between the client and the band, the model aims to reduce miscommunication that can occur when information passes through a third party.ProTributeBands.com applies a screening process before an act appears on the platform, focusing on production quality, musicianship, and readiness for larger venues. The company ranks tribute bands across categories including Queen, The Beatles, The Eagles, Journey, Pink Floyd, and BOSTON tributes, drawing on performance quality and audience response.The ProTributeBands guide to hiring a tribute band offers additional context for planners weighing these decisions, covering topics such as understanding the audience and event, assessing entertainment value, viewing an act in person before hiring, and reviewing rider and insurance requirements. The guide addresses the practical considerations planners face when selecting an act for a corporate function, festival, or private celebration."A tribute production for a corporate audience has to hold the room the same way a headline act would," Victor said. "The vetting exists so planners can trust that the act they see listed can deliver at that level, and the direct-booking structure lets them confirm every detail with the band before committing."ProTributeBands.com serves clients across the United States and abroad, working with tribute acts that perform at performing arts centers, summer concert series, product launches, corporate parties, private parties, and wedding receptions. The platform also accepts artist submissions from tribute bands seeking consideration for inclusion. The company operates online at protributebands.com.###For more information about ProTributeBands.com, contact the company here:ProTributeBands.comDavid Victor(925) 236-0217hello@protributebands.com11040 Bollinger Canyon Road Suite E-938, San Ramon, CA 94582

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Sep 25 • 5:10 PM EDT • Entertainment • wkow.com
Yearlong water leak at vacant South Philly property ruins nearby business lot
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Sep 25 • 4:57 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Downtown Marion celebrates Dolly Parton on 9/25 day

MARION — Cowboy hats and the color pink were not hard to find in downtown Marion Friday, as folks celebrated the day in honor of a country music icon.

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Sep 25 • 4:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • thesouthern.com
2026 Small Business of the Year at the Billings Chamber annual celebration

Tiffany Miller-O'Brien of Frae Collective was named Small Business of the Year at Billings Chamber of Commerce' 2026 annual business celebration.

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Sep 25 • 4:32 PM EDT • Business • billingsgazette.com
PlayStation's Newest Survey Sparks Community Pushback Against Sony's Plans to End Physical Game Discs

PlayStation has released a survey that any member of the public can fill out, as long as they’re an adult — and players are using the opportunity to push back on Sony’s plans to end the production of physical game discs.

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Sep 25 • 4:11 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Baltimore Orioles @ New York Yankees: Live game updates, stats, play-by-play

Sports News, Scores, Fantasy Games

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Sep 25 • 4:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NASA’s Swift Powers On Third Instrument, Restarts Automated Slewing

NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has resumed use of its third science instrument and automatically repointing to examine new high-energy flashes in the sky.

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Sep 25 • 4:01 PM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
Billings Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Celebration

Billings Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee Chair Toby O'Rourke of KOA starts the celebration.

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Sep 25 • 3:49 PM EDT • Business • billingsgazette.com
GTA 6 Fans Are Already 3D Printing Items in the Game's $400 Collector's Edition

Fans of GTA 6 are already copying items in the game’s $400 collector’s edition and 3D-printing them for a far cheaper price.

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Sep 25 • 3:44 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
New Jersey’s lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment and ethics complaints

New Jersey’s Democratic lieutenant governor has resigned after the governor demanded he step down over allegations of inappropriate behavior with women. Gov. Mikie Sherrill had given Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell

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Sep 25 • 3:01 PM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
Oceans Calling cancels entire festival as storm silences Ocean City event

BALTIMORE — Oceans Calling canceled the rest of its three-day festival Friday, ending hopes that crews could overcome worsening wind and beach erosion to stage shows Saturday and Sunday at

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Sep 25 • 2:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • lodinews.com
Oceans Calling cancels entire festival as storm silences Ocean City event

BALTIMORE — Oceans Calling canceled the rest of its three-day festival Friday, ending hopes that crews could overcome worsening wind and beach erosion to stage shows Saturday and Sunday at

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Sep 25 • 2:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Michigan Matters: Talking data centers, politics and civility
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Sep 25 • 2:48 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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VR Headsets Are So Cooked

After using Meta VR Glasses, I'm not so sure where headsets even fit in.

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Sep 25 • 2:45 PM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
Allen County health officials urge unvaccinated public to protect against measles

Allen County needs more of its residents to get measles vaccines, health department officials said Friday.

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Sep 25 • 2:30 PM EDT • Health • journalgazette.net
Illinois measles cases hit 23 in 2026, most from Douglas, Moultrie counties outbreak
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Sep 25 • 2:26 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Cash registers, safe taken during at least 4 business burglaries on Chicago's South Side

Multiple businesses were broken into on Friday morning, and burglars left cash registers and a safe.

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Sep 25 • 2:13 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Game on for Science Stadium at Buffalo Museum of Science

The Buffalo Museum of Science has opened its $3 million Science Stadium interactive exhibit. Developed in partnership with the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and Buffalo Bandits, the permanent exhibit brings

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Sep 25 • 2:05 PM EDT • Science • lockportjournal.com
Konami On Enduring Anime and Gaming IP

Jennifer Coleman, Konami Cross Media NY, highlights how IPs like “Yu-Gi-Oh!,” “Frogger” and more have endured years in the market.

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Sep 25 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • licenseglobal.com
Taylor Swift's new 'Encore' songs, ranked from worst to best

LOS ANGELES — "You only need to find one person in this entire world who doesn't find you completely insufferable." That's the wisdom Taylor Swift dispenses near the end of

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Sep 25 • 1:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Taylor Swift's new 'Encore' songs, ranked from worst to best

LOS ANGELES — "You only need to find one person in this entire world who doesn't find you completely insufferable." That's the wisdom Taylor Swift dispenses near the end of

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Sep 25 • 1:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Volunteers needed for 2026 haunted science laboratory

Idaho State University and the Kiwanis Club of Pocatello seek volunteers to help set up and staff the 2026 Haunted Science Laboratory in October.

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Sep 25 • 1:51 PM EDT • Science • magicvalley.com
35% of bettors are leaving sportsbooks for prediction markets, echoing the regulatory loophole DraftKings built its business on

The American Gaming Association says states have already lost $500 million in tax revenue to prediction markets.

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Sep 25 • 1:45 PM EDT • Business • fortune.com
Former Sonics broadcaster Kevin Calabro to join Timberwolves

After decades in the Pacific Northwest, former SuperSonics and Trailblazers broadcaster Kevin Calabro has a new home.

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Sep 25 • 1:22 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Grammy Museum expands Olivia Rodrigo exhibit with ‘Note by Note’

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles is inviting Olivia Rodrigo fans on a trip down memory lane. The new “Note by Note” exhibit, which opened Friday and

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Sep 25 • 1:04 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
'We were outdoors': McInerney remembered at new Rome tennis, pickleball courts

The new tennis and pickleball courts at Franklyn's Field are officially open for playtime in Rome following a rededication to the memory of Timothy J. McInerney and everyone who grew up playing at the park.

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Sep 25 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com
Control Resonant's post-launch plan includes a Photo Mode and New Game Plus Plus coming next month: "Do 665 runs if you want!"

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

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Sep 25 • 12:58 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Ed Sheeran cancels New England concerts as Nor'easter looms

Ed Sheeran can’t be in love with the shape of this forecast. A weekend nor’easter bound for New England has prompted the cancellation of the English pop singer’s concerts Friday

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Sep 25 • 12:44 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Judge temporarily blocks Boone Health from interfering with PulsePoint Cardiovascular

A Boone County judge granted a temporary restraining order Wednesday in favor of PulsePoint Cardiovascular amid an ongoing legal dispute with Boone Health.

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Sep 25 • 12:26 PM EDT • Health • komu.com
As Resident Evil Requiem Passes $500m Revenue, Analysis Shows 8.6% Sales Were on Xbox, With Remaining 91% Shared Between PS5 and Steam

Resident Evil Requiem sold just 8.6% of its copies on Xbox, new sales analysis indicates.

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Sep 25 • 12:17 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
2026 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey This Month

The LaSalle County Health Department has extended the deadline for residents to complete its 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey through Sept. 30. The anonymous survey takes about 10 to

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Sep 25 • 12:06 PM EDT • Health • wcsjnews.com
Gears of War: E-Day x Liquid Death - Unlock a Legendary Pose and More

Gears of War: E-Day teams up with Liquid Death, bringing an in-game reward, a limited-edition merch drop, and a new way to gear up for Emergence Day.

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Sep 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Music in the Park returns to Pelham with three Sundays of fr...

Pelham’s Music in the Park series is returning this October, with three separate concerts set to entertain the community at Pelham City Park.

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Sep 25 • 11:43 AM EDT • Entertainment • shelbycountyreporter.com
US ends health funding for Zimbabwe after dispute over data-sharing terms

The United States will end funding for Zimbabwe’s health programs at the end of September. This decision follows Zimbabwe's rejection of a U.S.

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Sep 25 • 11:39 AM EDT • Health • apnews.com
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What to know about Taylor Swift’s new music

Taylor Swift has released “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.” It's an extended version of her 2025 album with four new tracks. Those include the single “Patient Zero” as

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Sep 25 • 11:32 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Sean Gunn retires from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Rocket raccoon role

LOS ANGELES — Sean Gunn has no plans to continue his motion capture role for "Guardians of the Galaxy" character Rocket raccoon. The physical demands involved in creating Marvel Cinematic

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Sep 25 • 11:32 AM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Five things national media and former OU players are saying ahead of Georgia

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Sep 25 • 11:23 AM EDT • Sports • oudaily.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
Ed Sheeran tour stops at Gillette Stadium canceled

Ed Sheeran's tour stops at Gillette Stadium have been canceled.

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Sep 25 • 11:19 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
‘Forgotten Island’ review: A mythical memory worth making

Staying out all night and partying with your childhood best friend is a surefire way to savor the fragility of youth. But a send-off party that turns into a night

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Sep 25 • 11:08 AM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.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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Feel Good Friday: Toys 'R' Us' South Sound Return, a New Dog-Wellness Brand, and Local Business Honors

A toy brand plots its local comeback, a spot for pups opens in University Place, and more in this week's Feel Good Friday.

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Sep 25 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • southsoundmag.com
Best of Denton 2026: Winners and Finalists

See all of this year's 2025 Best of Denton winners and finalists! For more information about the Best of Denton awards, visit bestofdenton.com.

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Sep 25 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • dentonrc.com
Louise Erdrich wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor

Louise Erdrich has received the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the arts. The award honors those who enhance the world's beauty and enrich human understanding.

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Sep 25 • 10:52 AM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
Louise Erdrich wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor

Louise Erdrich has received the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the arts. The award honors those who enhance the world's beauty and enrich human understanding.

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Sep 25 • 10:52 AM EDT • Entertainment • tdtnews.com
RPattz ready for 'Primetime'

The guy who plays Batman is also playing the guy behind "To Catch a Predator"? Makes sense on some level.

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Sep 25 • 10:25 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Student scientists name 309-million-year-old amphibian after moms

The findings point to a 309-million-year-old origin of classic traits we see in today's frogs and salamanders.

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Sep 25 • 10:14 AM EDT • Science • themountaineer.com
Seattle and Western WA celebrate ‘9 to 5’ Dolly Parton Day

Communities across the world, including Seattle, are celebrating Dolly Day on Sept. 25 — or 9/25 — in a clever nod to her hit song “9 to 5.”

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Sep 25 • 10:12 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Seattle, Western WA celebrates ‘9 to 5’ Dolly Parton Day

Communities across the world, including Seattle, are celebrating Dolly Day on Sept. 25 — or 9/25 — in a clever nod to her hit song “9 to 5.”

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Sep 25 • 10:12 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
HBO’s Billionaire Divorce Drama War Doesn’t Know What It’s Trying to Say

The glossy series has all the elements of prestige TV but no perspective on the world it's depicting

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Sep 25 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • time.com
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 28 to October 2

Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E- Day Premium Edition, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered, and more coming soon to XBOX.

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Sep 25 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
‘War’ review: HBO legal drama is a delicious dive into the muck

The eight-episode series, premiering Oct. 1 on HBO Max, focuses on the tense legal battle behind an extremely high-profile and nasty divorce.

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Sep 25 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Yes, CDC study finds, Americans are drinking more water. Here’s the data.

Latest CDC research shows an increase in adults and kids who reported drinking more water as a beverage choice.

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Sep 25 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • nola.com
My Word: Gazan performance art

An opening act chanting “Free Palestine” and falsely accusing Israel of genocide sets the stage for more violence.

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Sep 25 • 9:57 AM EDT • Politics • jpost.com
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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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Politely, Taylor Swift Could Have Skipped the Encore

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

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After nearly 19 years in development hell, Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 is somehow still showing signs of life

Ubisoft Bordeaux narrative director Rik Godwin has shared an update on Beyond Good & Evil 2's progress.

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Sep 25 • 9:36 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
New business getting in on ArtPrize action
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Sep 25 • 9:36 AM EDT • Business • wzzm13.com
At Giggleblossom, fashion is only the beginning

October is Women’s Small Business Month, and in downtown Littleton, Stephanie Mains has built more than a clothing boutique.

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Sep 25 • 9:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • littletonindependent.net
Striking a new chord: Tulsa Guitar Company expands

After 41 years of business, the Tulsa Guitar Company – formally known as Tulsa Band and Guitars founded in 1985 by Paul Felzke – is reaching another milestone in its

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Sep 25 • 9:30 AM EDT • Business • cherokeephoenix.org
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McDonald’s may get into the advertising business

The fast-food giant is testing a commerce media network, saying it could be a $1 billion business.

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Sep 25 • 9:26 AM EDT • Business • nrn.com
Herd health playbook: Vaccines and VCPR

Texas A&M expert shares vaccination schedules, preventative care tips, and the value of veterinary partnerships for producers

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Sep 25 • 9:26 AM EDT • Health • beefmagazine.com
Former Odessa police officer killed in Business 20 motorcycle crash, family says
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Sep 25 • 9:26 AM EDT • Business • newswest9.com
LIVE: Six years on from COVID-19, is the world ready for the next pandemic?

COVID-19 killed millions, shattered health systems and brought the global economy to a virtual standstill. World leaders are meeting Friday to review the lessons learned and cement a new approach to prevention and preparation for the next pandemic. Hopes are high that a World Health Organization-led international agreement can move forward.

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Sep 25 • 9:19 AM EDT • Health • news.un.org
You Can Edit Your Photos With Lightroom and Photoshop Inside Google Gemini

Google Gemini users can now edit their photos with Adobe's creative editing tools inside Gemini, including color and lighting changes.

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Sep 25 • 9:18 AM EDT • Technology • petapixel.com
The 8 Best Shows of September, Hands-Down

There are so many good TV shows streaming this month, so this entertainment editor narrowed it down to the 8 best shows of September 2026. From 'The Traitors: New Blood', to the 'A Different World' sequel, to 'The Gentlemen' season two, here's what to watch this month.

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Sep 25 • 9:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • purewow.com
The Christmas of politics is here again

The Christmas of politics is here again

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Sep 25 • 9:06 AM EDT • Politics • arabnews.com
CDC vaccine policy recommendations grind to a halt under Health Secretary Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new flu vaccine that tested well in older adults. But the federal agency responsible for telling doctors and

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Sep 25 • 9:04 AM EDT • Health • 2news.com
Alabama is taking TikTok to trial over teen mental health claims in a U.S. first

The trial, beginning Monday in Montgomery, is the first case against TikTok to reach a jury in sweeping social media litigation

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Sep 25 • 9:01 AM EDT • Health • qz.com
Space Needle, more Seattle landmarks anchor community fitness events

Base 2 Space, the Light Rail Relay and the Dick's-A-Thon are uniquely Seattle fitness challenges — with racers participating for a number of good causes.

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Sep 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement demands election chief’s resignation

Youth group threatens return to mass protests, sets deadline for Gyanesh Kumar to quit over reports of meddling.

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Sep 25 • 8:59 AM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
Father, son duo spreading awareness about heart health
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Sep 25 • 8:48 AM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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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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