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Carpenter, Qualley Join Holland's Fred Astaire Biopic — Sep 25, 2026Margaret Qualley will play Adele Astaire and Sabrina Carpenter Ginger Rogers opposite Tom Holland in Sony's untitled Fred Astaire biopic, announced September 25, 2026.

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Maya Lindstrom Tom Holland dancing as Fred Astaire could work if they focus on the real partnership with his sister Adele.

“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” — Pope John Paul II, Adelaide, 1986 — 2dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Charlie Puth Cancels Six Australia, New Zealand Shows — Sep 19, 2026Charlie Puth has canceled the six-date Australia and New Zealand leg of his Whatever’s Clever! World Tour, scrapping shows in Auckland and major cities including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, with tickets automatically refunded. No official reason has been given and Puth has not publicly commented on the cancellation.

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Rachel Meyers I feel bad for everyone who bought tickets, even if they get refunded. Hope whatever the issue is gets sorted soon so rescheduled dates can happen.

Fremantle, Sydney Set for Preliminary Final — Sep 11, 2026CFL Week 15 kicks off with four games, including ongoing Canada West play and a Saskatoon stock car race, with the Toronto Tempo also preparing to host Indiana in the WNBA. In AFL, Fremantle faces Sydney in Friday night preliminary finals at the SCG, while Brisbane’s rout of Adelaide keeps their three-peat bid alive.

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LeBron, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers preseason opener — 7hLeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will miss Philadelphia’s preseason opener against the Knicks, with only Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe available among the Sixers’ projected starters. James is managing chronic foot arthritis and lower-back sciatica, while the team has said it wants to balance preseason playing time with rest.

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Dana Whitfield LeBron managing arthritis and sciatica this early means the Sixers need to be careful with his minutes all year.

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.

Viral meme shows Philadelphia mayor wearing hijab at school — 11hMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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HBL Signs Pakistan’s First PayPak Credit Card DealBusiness — 3dHBL Microfinance Bank, 1LINK and Euronet Pakistan are partnering to launch the country’s first PayPak credit card, with multiple card options and plans for conventional and Islamic offerings. Separately, Pathfinder CITADEL launched a Karachi chapter focused on youth and technology, while Syngenta Pakistan’s country head stressed that practical, timely decisions by farmers are key to food security.

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Eagles Host Rams as Puka Nacua Returns — 6dThe Eagles’ defense faces significant concerns ahead of its matchup with the Rams: linebacker Zack Baun is in concussion protocol, defensive tackle Jalen Carter is playing through a wrist fracture, and the team is still rotating struggling safeties. Los Angeles expects star receiver Puka Nacua to return, adding to the challenge for Philadelphia.

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Citadel Upsets No. 15 South Carolina State 34-31 — 2dEvan Kiely kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired as The Citadel upset No. 15 South Carolina State 34-31.

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Jared Kim South Carolina State had no answer for the late drive that snapped their long streak.

Penguins, Canadiens Set for Season Opener — 3dThe Penguins host the Canadiens Saturday after opening with a 7-0 rout of Philadelphia, the largest road shutout in an NHL season opener, while Montreal comes off a 3-2 win over Toronto. Montreal is counting on its strong road play and preparing for Sidney Crosby, whom captain Nick Suzuki called a dream to play alongside at the Olympics.

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Marcus Bell Montreal's road record looks solid after beating Toronto but facing Crosby at home is a different challenge. Suzuki's Olympic comment was nice but the Penguins are the tougher matchup here.

Sports Shows Debate MLB, NFL, NBA — 4dThe Braves eliminated the Phillies with a 6-2 win in Game 3 of their wild-card series, with Philadelphia’s decision to start Aaron Nola drawing scrutiny. Elsewhere in the MLB postseason, commentators debated whether the Dodgers slighted Yoshinobu Yamamoto by choosing Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 of the NLDS.

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

Braves’ Chris Sale Game 2 Start Remains Uncertain — 3dChris Sale helped Atlanta clinch its Wild Card Series against Philadelphia by recording the final four outs after starting earlier in the series, leaving his availability for the NLDS against Los Angeles uncertain. Manager Walt Weiss has not ruled out Sale starting Sunday’s Game 2 but says the Braves will prioritize his health, as their thin rotation could otherwise put added pressure on inexperienced starters and the bullpen.

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Marcus Bell They need to keep Sale out Sunday and lean on the bullpen early even if it means more work for the younger guys later on.

Padres Sweep Cubs, Advance to Face Brewers — Sep 28, 2026The National League postseason bracket is set: the top-seeded Brewers and No. 2 Dodgers have first-round byes, while the Braves host the Phillies and the Padres host the Cubs in best-of-three Wild Card series. The Dodgers will face Atlanta or Philadelphia in the NLDS, while Chicago and San Diego meet in an October rematch after the Cubs won their regular-season series 5-1 and eliminated the Padres last year.

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Phillies Clinch Berth, Face Braves in Wild-Card Series — Sep 26, 2026With their playoff berth in jeopardy, the Phillies turned to Aaron Nola to start against Tampa Bay on just two days’ rest, despite his recent 88-pitch outing. Nola is expected to offer only a few innings, leaving a struggling bullpen to cover much of the game as Philadelphia tries to protect its narrow lead over Arizona, which holds the tiebreaker.

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Philadelphia Eagles defenseSports — Sep 27, 2026

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The Four-Letter Type TestQuizie — QuizThe classic sixteen-types test — twenty questions, four axes, your letters computed for real, and an AI portrait written for your exact mix.

Case Keenum dives in smiling, then gives God the glory after Bears’ 27-7 win — 6dIn his first start since 2023, Case Keenum led Chicago past Philadelphia on Monday night, celebrated with his family, and thanked God for the night.

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NFL to DHS: Take Down Dawkins Post — 6dThe NFL hasn’t taken kindly to the Department of Homeland Security using a montage of former Philadelphia Eagles star Brian Dawkins’ hard-hitting tackles hinting they are akin to f… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell The NFL has every right to control how their players' highlights get used by other agencies.

Eagles-Bears Matchup Set Amid Chicago QB Uncertainty — Sep 28, 2026The Bears head into their matchup with Philadelphia after a 9-3 loss and without quarterback Caleb Williams, leaving their offense facing another difficult test. The Eagles have allowed few passing yards, but their secondary has struggled to produce turnovers and their safeties have missed tackles, giving Chicago an area to target.

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Chris Dalton Bears without Williams are in for a grind, but if their backs can make the Eagles safeties miss more, it could stay closer than expected.

Eagles Suffer First 20-Point Loss in Three Years — Sep 26, 2026Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has voiced strong confidence in Jalen Hurts, praising his toughness and leadership under the pressure of Philadelphia’s quarterback role. The team’s 27-7 loss to Chicago, in which its offense managed only one touchdown, underscored the challenges facing the Eagles amid a difficult start.