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Eastern Michigan beats Lindenwood 29-3 — 3dEastern Michigan defeated Lindenwood 29-3 as Noah Kim threw two touchdown passes and Rudy Kessinger made a career-long 51-yard field goal.

Nicole Hardy Lindenwood only managing a single field goal in the third quarter makes this loss look even worse than the final score.

California drops charges against Stanford students over protest — Sep 21, 2026Five Stanford protesters will see felony charges dropped after paying $51,973.37 restitution—far below earlier estimates up to $1 million—and 100 hours' service each.

Chris Dalton Dropping the charges against those Stanford students just encourages more disruptions on campus instead of enforcing the rules.

Purdie Throws Three Touchdowns as Liberty Tops Ball State 51-15 — Sep 19, 2026Liberty cruised to a 51-15 win over Ball State behind Deshawn Purdie’s three touchdown passes, with more scoring from Jamari Person and Makai Jackson as the Flames dominated on both sides of the ball. Coach Jamey Chadwell spoke of strong execution across all phases and noted it as Liberty’s best performance of the season and their first win over an FBS opponent since 2025.

Tom Gallagher Chadwell was right about the execution, this felt like their cleanest game and the first FBS win in a while is a solid step.

Reported Pakistani Strike Kills Three in Afghan Province — Sep 21, 2026"If Pakistan invokes Article 51 to violate the sanctity of Afghan territory, Afghanistan has the right to defend its country, and we will do so," Mujahid said; a reported Kunar strike killed at least three.

Derek Foss Afghanistan's warning about defending its land makes sense after this reported attack in Kunar.

Blackhawks Sign Oliver Moore to $21.25M Extension — 4dThe Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Oliver Moore to a five-year, $21.25 million extension, paying him $4.25 million annually. The 21-year-old, a 2023 first-round pick, had 19 points in 51 games last season before a lower-body injury ended his campaign.

Derek Foss This extension gives the Blackhawks some stability at forward for the next five years at a reasonable average.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Kyle Larson Wins Playoff Race, Ends 51-Race Drought — Sep 13, 2026Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak by winning the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway in overtime after 18 cautions, moving to second in the Chase.

Maya Lindstrom The caution-filled race mixed up the Chase standings so much that a few drivers are probably sweating their positions right now.

Dubai, Makkah Mourn Prominent Royal, Religious Figures — Sep 21, 2026Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 76, died Monday as Dubai set 10 days of mourning; Grand Mosque muezzin Ibrahim Al-Madani, 51, died hours after his final Fajr adhan.

Italy Reports 657 West Nile Cases, Wider Spread — Sep 19, 2026Belgium records its first locally acquired West Nile human cases as Italy's ISS counts 657 infections and 51 deaths through mid-September.

Jared Kim We should copy Italy's monitoring system soon to track animals and humans together before cases climb elsewhere.

Agnico Plans 14.9% Scout Stake, Idaho Earn-In — Sep 18, 2026Agnico Eagle Mines is taking a 14.9% stake in Scout Discoveries for about US$14.8 million at US$1.50 per share, with The Electrum Group investing roughly US$10.2 million to raise its stake to 30% as part of a US$25 million private placement. The deal includes earn-in rights that could push Agnico to up to 70% in Scout’s Elk City and Muldoon projects by funding up to US$60 million and US$30 million over eight years, with initial milestones at 51% for Elk City and 51% for Muldoon before further increases.

51-year-old empty nester who struggled to declutter her house shares 8 tips that finally workedGood News — Sep 8, 2026A 51-year-old empty nester who once felt embarrassed by her messy home turned to daily habits from a book and kept her space tidy for a full month.

Have I Got News For You Plans ReturnLifestyle — Sep 17, 2026Have I Got News For You kicks off a new series with Richard Ayoade, while the BBC marks 51 years of Fawlty Towers’s iconic status and legacy. Meanwhile, ahead of the holidays, Amazon's toy list predicts top kid picks, and release highlights spotlight Beabadoobee, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Echo & the Bunnymen across new albums.

Physical Books vs E-ReadersYourlist — VS BattlePaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.

Oklahoma routs UTEP 51-0, sets up matchup with No. 16 Michigan — Sep 4, 2026Oklahoma pummeled UTEP 51-0 in a dominant season opener, with John Mateer throwing three touchdown passes and Isaiah Sategna returning an 88-yard punt for a score as the Sooners rolled to a 401-186 advantage. The win also featured Parker Livingstone's clearance to play, adding another potential weapon for Mateer ahead of the big showdown with Michigan.

Priya Raman Mateer looked sharp tonight, three TD passes is a great way to open the season. Michigan's defense is gonna be a real test though.

Murder Charge, More Arrests Expected in Fortune Death — Sep 12, 2026Mississippi authorities arrested 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff on a murder charge after the medical examiner ruled Tasia Fortune's death a homicide. Jackson police say the investigation remains active with more arrests expected as detectives pursue new leads.

Champions Oncology Reports $15.2 Million Q1 RevenueBusiness — Sep 8, 2026Champions Oncology reported fiscal Q1 2027 revenue of $15.2 million with oncology services margins at 51% and positive adjusted EBITDA, while ending the period with about $4.4 million in cash and no debt as data licensing revenue rose. The company also announced the expansion of its radiopharmaceutical development program with new in-house SPECT/CT imaging capabilities to strengthen translational research and biomarker discovery, reinforcing its US-based integrated workflow.

Model sees value backing Royals despite Arizona's 51 percent win chanceSports — Sep 7, 2026Articles explain that betting units measure bet size relative to bankroll and ROI is the main long-term success metric, with positive ROI typically in the 5-7% range. They also offer data-driven MLB betting tips and odds for Royals vs Diamondbacks, including predicted outcomes and betting lines, alongside a site disclaimer about legal considerations for online betting.

Would you get phished?Quizie — QuizFifteen workplace scam scenarios. Most people are more confident than correct — the rank says which one you are.

SEC Weighs Expelling LSU Over Player Dispute — Sep 6, 2026The SEC has amended its federal lawsuit against LSU and Lane Kiffin to seek the power to expel LSU from the conference over alleged lack of institutional control, with a two-thirds vote planned at an upcoming meeting. Meanwhile, LSU’s roster decisions around former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris unfold as the SEC presses its case, even as LSU routed Clemson 51-10 in the latest development of the dispute.

Clearmind Plans $2.5M Acquisition of EV Charging Stake — Sep 4, 2026Clearmind Medicine has agreed to acquire a 51% stake in Charging Robotics for $2.5 million and will extend a $1.5 million loan at 4% interest, with closing targeted for the week of September 7, 2026. Charging Robotics provides wireless 10 kW charging for automated parking facilities and autonomous platforms, enabling continuous, plug-free charging integrated into robotic parking and robotaxi workflows in dense urban settings.

Tom Gallagher The 4% loan on top of the equity stake makes this look more like a bailout than a strategic investment. Curious how Charging Robotics' cash flow looks.

Home Insurance Costs Surge, Strain HomeownershipFinance — Sep 9, 2026Global home insurance costs are rising driven by extreme weather, high construction costs, and evolving risk, as Canada reports a $439 million insured-loss event with a coverage gap for sewer backups, Australia sees premiums up about 51% over five years, and U.S. mortgage holders face a near-80% rise in insurance costs since 2020 while switching carriers can yield savings. Disparities persist in the U.S. and nationally, with Hispanic and Black homeowners paying substantially more for identical policies due to redlining legacies and related factors, highlighting ongoing inequities in home insurance affordability and access amid climate-driven risk.

Eurozone manufacturing hits four-year high as Germany surges, Italy contracts — Sep 1, 2026Eurozone manufacturing activity picked up in August, with the PMI rising to 52.7—the highest in about 51 months—led by Germany’s strongest growth in over four years and supported by improvements in France and broader regional demand; however, Italy remained in contraction. Separately, Sweden’s manufacturing PMI also signaled solid expansion at 56.1, underscoring a broader euro-area evidence of improving factory output and orders across major European economies, aided by easing input costs though supply pressures persist.

Nicole Hardy Easing input costs helping margins but supply chain issues sound like they never really went away.

Anthropic Files for IPO with $42B Loss and $518B Spending Plans — 15hAnthropic's IPO filing shows a $42 billion 2025 net loss and $518 billion in infrastructure plans, with a potential valuation above $2 trillion.

Maya Lindstrom A 42 billion loss and half a trillion in spending for a 2 trillion valuation? This has to be the most aggressive bet in tech history.

Europe expects Q4 jet-fuel deficit of 510,000 bpd — Sep 21, 2026Europe faces a 510,000 bpd Q4 jet-fuel deficit after Middle East disruptions cut about half its imports. South Korean shipments hit 129,000 bpd in September, highest since October 2022.

Jared Kim The Middle East tensions are clearly hitting supply hard if Europe has to pull in so much extra fuel this quarter.

Indian Police Plan Google Questioning Over 513,847 Fake Gmail Accounts — Sep 15, 2026Gujarat police found 513,847 fake Gmail accounts used since 2022 for bomb-threat hoaxes and plan to make Google a subject of the investigation.

Dana Whitfield Google should face real consequences for letting so many fake accounts slip through and fuel these hoaxes.

Kirby Yates Announces Retirement After First Career Start — 2dKirby Yates retired after his first career start following 517 relief appearances, saying he had been running on fumes and it was time.

Tom Gallagher He must have been tired after that long, but starting once before hanging it up is a unique way to go.

CanSemi plans ChiNext IPO that could make it first wafer maker — 6dGuangzhou-based CanSemi Technology is seeking to raise about 6.16 billion yuan in a Shenzhen ChiNext listing, pricing shares at 12.01 yuan and selling about 512.6 million new shares (potentially up to 589.54 million with overallotment) to fund 12-inch wafer production expansion and working capital. Strategic investors including Alibaba Cloud Feitian Information Technology, Goodix Technology and Biwin Storage Technology have taken stakes, underscoring strong demand for domestic chip manufacturing amid China’s tech self-reliance push.