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Tennessee LB Coach William Inge Hospitalized Ahead of Texas Game

Tennessee's linebackers coach William Inge is in the hospital dealing with a 'personal medical issue,' the team announced Thursday. The 52-year-old coach is in his third season with the No. 14 Volunteers, who are preparing for a Saturday clash with No. 1 Texas.

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Technology

OpenAI to Preview GPT-6 Cyber at Upcoming Event

Next week, OpenAI also plans to ship a dozen or more other products at its annual DevDay event, set for Sept. 29, according to another source familiar with the program.

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Faith

Latter-day Saints Release 2027 Church Calendar

Additional information about these events will be accessible online at events.ChurchofJesusChrist.org, through Church Newsroom articles, and via the ward and stake calendar at calendar.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and the Member Tools app.

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World

Ukrainian Drones Attack Russian Oil Depots

Rostov Oblast Governor Yury Slyusar claimed Russian air defenses intercepted Ukrainian drones over Taganrog and the Kagalnitsky and Neklinovsky districts. Slyusar said no one was injured in the attacks.

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Sports

Drinking at football matches

Ireland and Israel are set to play two football matches in the UEFA Nations League despite growing calls for a boycott due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The matches, scheduled for September, have become a focal point of political controversy.

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World

Nepal Minister Urges Wealthy Nations to Pay Climate Bill

Nepal's foreign minister, Shisir Khanal, urged wealthy nations to pay for climate disasters that disproportionately affect countries like Nepal, which are least responsible for the crisis, during an interview with AFP on Thursday.

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Technology

Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar

Google has launched Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar, a new feature that adds real-time visual presence to its conversational AI, enhancing the user experience with dynamic visual personas.

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Sports

NBA Legend Bob Pettit Dies at 93

Bob Pettit, a towering figure in basketball history and the NBA's first Most Valuable Player, died Wednesday at the age of 93, according to his family and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Politics

Four GOP Senators Defect on Iran War Powers

Four Republican senators broke ranks with President Donald Trump on Thursday, voting with Democrats to limit his war powers in Iran as the conflict nears the eight-month mark.

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Science

Elephants Use Over 35 Plants for Medicinal Purposes

The researchers identified 25 plants that local experts said elephants use for medicinal purposes, with eight plants specifically used by sick or weak elephants to address different health problems.

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Politics

80 Nations Condemn Iran's Attacks at UN

Eighty countries issued a joint statement at the United Nations on Thursday, condemning Iran's ongoing attacks against neighboring countries and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Politics

Man Dies Two Years After Trump Rally Shooting

Copenhaver was one of three civilians shot during the rally. He was seated in the bleachers behind Trump's dais when the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from a nearby rooftop.

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Sports

Knicks, Towns Contract Talks Stagnate Ahead of Season

The Knicks are facing a tight salary cap situation with four key players coming up on new contracts. Towns, who has two years left on a supermax extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves, has a player option for the 2027-28 season.

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Entertainment

Dove Cameron and Damiano David Tie the Knot in Italy

Cameron wore a cinched suit featuring a white tie and draping cape, while David paired his ivory ensemble with a silk scarf. The couple’s relationship was Instagram official since February 2024, when they made their red carpet debut at Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala.

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Politics

Supreme Court to Hear Missouri Redistricting Case Again

Missouri referendum proponents made their final pitch to the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday, arguing that lower federal courts cannot sidestep the justices’ previous order halting use of the state’s Republican-drawn 2025 congressional map.

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Entertainment

Bond Market Prices Fed Hikes Despite Skepticism

Traders in rate futures are pricing in at least one Federal Reserve hike by early autumn and another next year, despite skepticism from some asset managers.

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World

Polish Police Arrest Ukrainian Man After Convent Stabbing

Police in southeast Poland arrested a 31-year-old Ukrainian man after a stabbing incident at a Catholic convent in Jarosław on Thursday, Sept. 24, resulting in two deaths and three injuries, according to a news release from the regional police.

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Science

NASA to Study Astronaut Health and Performance During Crew-13 Mission

Michael Stenger, Human Research Program chief scientist at NASA Johnson, emphasized that these investigations will help NASA better understand how the human body responds to spaceflight and whether specific strategies can effectively protect astronaut health and performance.

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Entertainment

Lawmakers Propose Federal Film Tax Credit

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are developing legislation to create a 20% federal tax credit for movies and TV shows filmed in the United States, according to KSWO 7News and The Hollywood Reporter.

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Technology

Lucid's Logistics Chief Joins Humanoid Robot Maker Figure

In a LinkedIn post, Bailey said, 'After an incredible chapter, I’m closing out my time at Lucid Motors and beginning a new one.' He added, 'Now, I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Figure AI as Head of Commercial Logistics.

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Science

Harvest Moon 2026: When and How to See It

The Harvest Moon, known for its proximity to the autumn equinox, will reach its fullest point at 17:49 BST on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Historically, this full moon provided extra moonlight after sunset, aiding farmers in harvesting their crops.

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Politics

Four GOP Senators Defect From Trump on Iran War

Four Republican senators defected from President Donald Trump's stance on the Iran war, voting with Democrats to limit his war powers as the conflict approaches the eight-month mark.

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World

Netanyahu's Plane Flies Over France, Italy, and Greece Despite ICC Warrant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plane flew over France, Italy, and Greece on Thursday, despite an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued against him and then-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes during the October 2023 conflict in Gaz

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Science

Atomic Steps Guide Superconducting Vortices in Ultrathin Materials

Researchers at the Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), part of the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan, have discovered that atomic-scale steps can guide superconducting vortices in ultrathin superconductors.

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Faith

USCCB Files Brief in Support of Catholic Preschools in Colorado Case

Colorado's program provides up to about $6,000 to parents to send their children to preschools of their choice, including faith-based schools. However, the state argues that participating schools must not refuse admission based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

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World

Americas First: Trump and Latin America

US President Donald Trump announced a historic security agreement with Greenland, aimed at strengthening America's Arctic defenses. The deal, described as an 'Infinite Life' agreement, grants the US broad authority to act on national defense matters in Greenland.

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Politics

China Sends Pandas to Zoo Atlanta in Symbolic Move

Chinese President Xi Jinping confirmed Thursday that two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, will soon travel to Zoo Atlanta as part of a conservation partnership with China.

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Technology

Muse sure looks a lot like OpenClaw

Meta's new AI assistant, Muse, has been downloaded over 900,000 times in its first week, according to Sensor Tower.

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Business

SNB Keeps Rates at Zero, Swiss Franc Dips

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) announced it would maintain its policy rate at zero for a fifth consecutive meeting, according to a decision made after its quarterly monetary policy review.

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Faith

Pope Leo XIV Urges Protection for Migrant Minors

In his message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, celebrated on September 27, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the theme 'Even Just One of These Children,' drawing attention to the plight of minors involved in migration.

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Technology

Google Launches Gemini Call Feature on Pixel 11

Google has launched an early experiment with its Gemini Intelligence feature on the Pixel 11, allowing users to delegate routine business calls to the AI assistant.

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Entertainment

Netflix Orders 'Doozie's Doghouse' Spinoff

Netflix has announced a new spinoff series titled 'Doozie’s Doghouse,' featuring Gabby’s sister Doozie, who was first introduced in 'Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie' and then in the 14th season of 'Gabby’s Dollhouse.

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Sports

Norris Says McLaren 'Miles Off' Pace in Baku Practice

Lando Norris of McLaren said his team was far behind the pace after the first day of practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. "We'll see what work we can do tonight but it's a little knife in the heart when you see how far off you are," Norris told the BBC.

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Health

FDA Okays New FGFR2 Inhibitor for Cholangiocarcinoma

According to a press release from Elevar Therapeutics, lirafugratinib selectively targets FGFR2, distinguishing it from existing pan-FGFR inhibitors that broadly inhibit FGFR1, FGFR3, and/or FGFR4 in addition to FGFR2.

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Entertainment

Us bond market expects rate hikes fed may never deliver

Traders in rate futures are pricing in at least one Federal Reserve hike by early autumn and another next year, according to Reuters. This outlook contrasts sharply with some asset managers who expect the central bank to hold rates steady or cut them as inflation eases.

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World

Ukraine Strikes Russian Drone and Radar Sites

The strikes were carried out on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and overnight into Thursday, Sept. 24, according to a statement published by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).

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Politics

DOJ Defends Trump's Media Ban in Court

The appeals court in 2025 allowed Trump to restrict AP journalists from limited presidential spaces, including the Oval Office, while litigation continued, but distinguished those restricted settings from press areas generally open to credentialed journalists.

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Technology

Meta Unveils AI Assistant Keychain Device

At Meta's annual Connect event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a new handheld AI device called Muse Charm, featuring the company's AI assistant Muse.

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Entertainment

Lionsgate Unveils First 'Day Drinker' Trailer

Lionsgate dropped the first teaser trailer for 'Day Drinker,' an upcoming action-thriller directed by Marc Webb, on Thursday. The film stars Johnny Depp as a mysterious onboard guest who crosses paths with a private-yacht bartender played by Madelyn Cline.

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Politics

New pentagon sphere ufo videos show alien drones

The Pentagon has released its sixth batch of declassified Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) files, which includes videos of small spherical objects moving rapidly without visible means of propulsion.

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Faith

Priest Dies, Four Injured in Polish Abbey Knife Attack

A Polish priest died and four others were injured when a Ukrainian man attacked a Benedictine abbey in Jaroslaw, southern Poland, with a kitchen knife on Thursday, according to local media reports.

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Technology

Google Launches AI Data Center Satellite

Brandon Lucia, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, noted that scaling up from one satellite to a network of space-based data centers will require significant time and financial investment.

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Politics

Collins Leads in Maine Poll, Defying National Trends

Republican Senator Susan Collins has taken a narrow lead over Democrat Troy Jackson in a new poll conducted by the New York Times/Siena College/Portland Press Herald, with 49% support compared to Jackson's 46%.

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Health

Indonesian Court Rules Against Pharma Patent Evergreening

An Indonesian court has ruled against a practice known as 'patent evergreening,' a tactic used by pharmaceutical companies to extend the patent life of existing medications by filing minor modifications.

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Entertainment

Asia Video Content Spend to Reach $15B by 2026

Meanwhile, spending on video content in seven major markets across Asia is expected to climb to $15.1 billion in 2026, according to Media Partners Asia’s “Asia Video Content Dynamics 2026” report.

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World

Israeli Official Claims Renewed Strikes on Iran Imminent

The official claimed that Israeli intelligence detected an attempt by Iran to revive and activate its nuclear program, likely in anticipation of a strike. The official also warned that Iran's regime could respond militarily in the region, including against Israel.

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Sports

Jamie Chadwick Completes F1 Test with Williams

Chadwick, who is a Williams F1 Team Ambassador and an F1 Academy Adviser, completed 32 laps at the circuit in Portimão in the FW47, a car that delivered three podiums for Williams F1 during the 2025 campaign.

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Business

Germany IFO

The ministry of finance argued that Ifo used an incorrect benchmark, stating that the relevant threshold under Germany's constitution is defense and security spending above 1% of GDP, rather than spending levels in 2024.

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Entertainment

Terence Winter to Adapt Jay Stratton's UFO Memoir for TV

Emmy-winning writer Terence Winter is set to adapt Jay Stratton's memoir 'Out of the Shadows' into a TV series, focusing on the U.S. government's investigation of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and non-human intelligent life.

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Sports

Fury vs. Joshua Set for Dec. 11 in Cardiff

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will step into the ring for their highly anticipated heavyweight fight on December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, The Athletic reported Sunday.

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Business

Bond Market Anticipates Fed Hikes Amid Uncertainty

Analysts noted that this disconnect in outlook has important implications for the Treasury market. Lori Heinel, global chief investment officer at State Street Investment Management, thinks the Fed will likely cut by early 2027 and hold rates for the rest of the year.

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Technology

OpenAI Agent Hacked Australia's Health Service Months Ago

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said an OpenAI agent hacked Australia's Medicare statistics portal, accessing both public and non-public files. The breach occurred in June but was only disclosed in September.

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Technology

Google DeepMind Chief Says Gemini 4 Near Launch

Koray Kavukcuoglu, the new chief of Google’s DeepMind division, announced that Gemini 4 is in its refinement stage and will launch 'much earlier' than the end of the year, according to The Verge.

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Entertainment

Naked Eyes Co-Founder Peter Byrne Dies at 74

Peter Byrne, the singer and co-founder of the 1980s synth-pop duo Naked Eyes, died peacefully in Los Angeles on Monday after a brief illness, according to a press release provided to Billboard announcing his death.

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Technology

Alibaba Unveils Full-Stack AI Strategy With New Qwen Models and Chips

Alibaba is targeting over 20GW of global data center capacity by 2032, driven by the escalating demand from AI workloads. This expansion is part of a comprehensive full-stack AI strategy, integrating proprietary chips, cloud infrastructure, and models.

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Entertainment

Nene Royal Wins America's Got Talent Season 21

Royal's win marks a historic moment for Thailand, as she is the first Thai contestant to win America's Got Talent. Her journey from a young girl playing guitar to a global rock star is an inspiring story of perseverance and talent.

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Sports

Curry Willing to Take Pay Cut for Warriors

Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors star, has indicated he is willing to take a pay cut in his contract negotiations to help the team build a competitive roster, according to Bleacher Report.

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World

Pakistan Deploys Tens of Thousands of Troops for Khan Protest

The government's preemptive crackdown ahead of Sunday's planned protest intensified earlier this week with the detention of Khan's sisters Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and Noreen Niazi under Punjab's Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance.

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Sports

Williams' Baku Upgrade Raises Concerns

Formula 1 team Williams has introduced a lighter chassis and minor aerodynamic changes for the upcoming Baku race, but experts are concerned about the direction of the upgrades.

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Sports

Linn Grant Ready to Showcase Personality in WTGL

Grant's participation in WTGL is particularly exciting given her recent success at the Solheim Cup, where she helped the European team to victory. Her experience and personality are expected to be a strong asset for New York Golf Club.

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Science

High Levels of Cancer-Causing Chemical Found in UK Residents

The investigation by the Environment Agency and Wyre Council found PFOA at elevated levels in the soil, eggs, and locally grown vegetables in the area close to the AGC Chemicals factory, which used PFOA to manufacture coating for frying pans until 2012.

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Technology

Apple Launches iPhone Handoff, T-Mobile Adds $5 Monthly Fee

Apple launched the iPhone Handoff feature last week, allowing users to share a single phone number across two iPhones. The feature automatically switches the number to whichever device the user picks up, making it feel like 'magic,' according to a 9to5Mac tester.

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Politics

Rhode Island Panel Considers Disclosure Rules for Judicial Appointments

The Rhode Island Judicial Nominating Commission is set to consider a proposal that would require commissioners to disclose campaign contributions, expenditures, or other covered transfers made to support or oppose judicial applicants over the past 10 years.

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Science

Aerial Maps Show Woodland Expansion in Scotland's Cairngorms

Now, a decade since the RSPB Scotland, Forestry and Land Scotland, NatureScot, and WildLand Ltd came together to form the Cairngorms Connect partnership, this study shows that over 5,235 hectares of previously open land supports young woodland - defined as land with over 100 tree

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Technology

TurboTax Full Service Coupons This September 2026

TurboTax is offering discounts on its tax preparation services, including a 10% off deal for its Full Service option, which allows a tax professional to handle your taxes for you.

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Business

Norges Bank and Riksbank Signal Hawkish Stances

In Sweden, the Riksbank is also expected to leave its policy rate at 1.75%, but it will likely adopt a more hawkish stance, indicating a rate hike towards the end of the year, with the rate path leveling around 2.25%, the midpoint of its neutral rate range.

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Science

NASA Satellite Reveals Northwest's Cloudy Cloak

NASA's Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on the Terra satellite captured images of the Pacific Northwest on September 19, 2026, at around 10:45 a.m., revealing a thick layer of clouds covering the region.

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World

Ukraine's FM Meets Iran's Counterpart to Ease Tensions

Sybiha wrote on X, "Our conversation focused on mutual steps to prevent further aggravation of tensions between our countries.", highlighting the diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Ukraine and Iran.

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Technology

Anthropic's AI Model Claude Discovers CRISPR-Like Enzyme System

Anthropic on Wednesday said its AI model Claude helped discover a novel enzyme system with properties reminiscent of mechanisms in gene-editing technology CRISPR, marking the first result from the company's biology research efforts.

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