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Police Find 30 Young Men Packed Into Hot Fraternity Basement During Hazing Probe — 4dMadison police found about 30 young men packed into a hot fraternity basement Wednesday night after receiving an anonymous tip about possible hazing there, authorities said. Accord… — by Andrew Powell

Jared Kim An anonymous tip was smart here. Fraternities keep pulling this stuff and it is long past time they faced consequences.

Zach Ertz wipes away tears with family on Eagles return at Soldier Field — 19hZach Ertz wiped away tears embracing wife Julie, their young son, and mother Lisa during pregame warmups before the Eagles-Bears game at Soldier Field on September 28, 2026.

Pope Leo celebrates Mass before 800,000 in Paris — 3dPope Leo XIV drew enormous crowds in Paris for an outdoor Mass, while his procession along the Champs-Élysées featured repeated stops to bless babies and young children.

Pulsar Helium names David T. Young as CFO and director — Sep 21, 2026Pulsar Helium Inc. appointed David T. Young as chief financial officer and a member of the board, with Dan O’Brien transitioning to vice president of finance, effective September 21, 2026. Young brings more than 25 years in energy and infrastructure, including leadership at Royal Helium during its restructuring, and will receive a substantial equity package to align with shareholders as the company advances its Topaz and other helium projects.

Rachel Meyers O’Brien stepping into the VP finance role keeps continuity while adding fresh leadership at the top.

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.

Meme claims GOP foreign aid cuts prompted young men's passport surge — Sep 22, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

Jared Kim Blaming Republicans for every trend is lazy when the numbers don't clearly connect the dots.

Pearl Jam Plays with Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival — 1dPearl Jam closed Ohana Festival with guest guitarist Billy Strings, who joined Eddie Vedder and the band for Pearl Jam and Neil Young songs. The festival also featured Abe Laboriel Jr., Paul McCartney’s longtime drummer, sitting in after Matt Cameron’s 2025 departure; the band has not confirmed whether Laboriel is a permanent replacement.

Forever Young Leads 2026 Breeders’ Cup Rankings — Sep 22, 2026Forever Young remains a leading contender for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic, taking the top spot in the Classic Rankings, while also ranking second in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll behind Sovereignty following his Jockey Club Gold Cup win. The field features notable peers such as Knightsbridge, Magnitude, Nitrogen, and The Puma among the top-ranked contenders.

Mets’ Jared Young Hospitalized After Collision — Sep 18, 2026Jared Young gave a thumbs-up in a neck brace as he was carted off after Nolan McLean's knee struck his head; the Mets said he has feeling in his extremities and was taken to a hospital.

Priya Raman McLean must feel awful about the mixup. Teams need better signals to stop these avoidable hits.

Yearling mountain goat settles near Bozeman church entrance — 6dA young mountain goat wandered into the entryway of a Bozeman church, an unusually deep trip into town from its typical alpine habitat. Wildlife officials found it healthy, safely moved it, and released it in the Gallatin Range.

Jackie Young Ties WNBA Quarter-Scoring Record as Aces Rout Storm — Sep 18, 2026Jackie Young tied the WNBA quarter-scoring record with 22 points in the first period and finished with a career-high 35 as Las Vegas beat Seattle 114-77.

Derek Foss Jackie Young's 22-point quarter is wild, she looked unstoppable right from the start against Seattle.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

TikTok Settles Alabama Teen-Safety Lawsuit — 4dAlabama’s lawsuit accusing TikTok of making its platform addictive to young users and misleading parents about safety features is set to become the first such case against the company to reach a jury. TikTok says it prioritizes teen safety and argues federal law protects platforms from liability for user-created content.

Nonprofit to raffle $494,500 Georgia home for athlete scholarships — 3dThe Athletes Get Recruited Foundation has launched a licensed raffle featuring a new Braselton, Georgia, home valued at about $494,500, aiming to raise $100,000 for ten $10,000 scholarships for college-bound student-athletes. The foundation says the effort will help address financial and recruiting-navigation barriers facing young athletes.

Derek Foss This raffle is a clever idea to help athletes who lack money for recruiting help or college.

Aaron Donald’s Rams Comeback Faces Broncos — 6dAaron Donald returned from retirement with the Rams and showed he can still disrupt offenses, though he is scrutinizing his first game for ways to improve. His next test is against the Broncos, whose young quarterback Bo Nix has struggled under pressure as Denver prepares for Donald and a resurgent Rams pass rush.

Teenagers Among Dozens Dead in Overcrowded Nigerian Detention Cell — Sep 22, 2026Survivors say guards sprayed a substance under a locked cell door holding 65 miners, then ignored pleas as people died; at least 37 dead, including teens as young as 14.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Twenty farms across U.S. and Canada add Dolly Parton corn mazes — 5dStewart Farms in South Carolina is among 20 North American farms featuring Dolly Parton-themed corn mazes this fall, with part of the proceeds supporting her Imagination Library, which provides free books to young children. The tribute was planned before Parton’s death and runs from Sept. 26 through Oct. 31.

Schlittler to Start Yankees’ Wild Card Opener — 4dCam Schlittler capped a dominant season with a 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts, strengthening his Cy Young case and giving the Yankees a proven weapon against Boston after his eight scoreless innings in last year’s Wild Card series. New York is weighing his heavy workload as it sets its playoff rotation, while his shortened final start drew criticism from some fans who accused the team of protecting his ERA.

0-2 Dolphins host undefeated Chiefs in first home opener under new coach — 4dThe 0-2 Miami Dolphins host the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in their first regular-season home game, facing a tough test for a young team under a new coach and quarterback. Miami is focused on turning drives into touchdowns and containing Kansas City’s potent offense, while dealing with injuries; the Chiefs have won the teams’ last five meetings.

Misiorowski Set to Chase Brewers ERA Record — 5dBrewers ace Jacob Misiorowski, whose league-leading 1.86 ERA and 247 strikeouts have made him the NL Cy Young favorite, is set for a limited final regular-season start against St. Louis. He is poised to set Milwaukee’s single-season ERA record and has drawn some MVP support, though Pete Crow-Armstrong is viewed as the stronger contender.

Verlander Ends Career With Final Detroit Start — Sep 23, 2026Justin Verlander is set to make the final start of his 21-season career for Detroit this weekend, as the Tigers honor him with a two-day celebration at Comerica Park. The three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 AL MVP leaves a legacy that includes 3,554 strikeouts and three no-hitters, including the first in Comerica Park history.

Division Champions Panthers, Bears Seek Progress — Sep 11, 2026The Carolina Panthers, buoyed by Bryce Young’s continued development and a strengthened supporting cast, are aiming to build on last season’s playoff push with more decisive leadership and a retooled offense. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears and Panthers, linked by the 2023 draft swap that brought Young to Carolina, prepare for a Week 1 showdown in 2026 that pits Young’s progress against Caleb Williams’ burgeoning stardom, underscoring how the trade reshaped both franchises.

Young people urged to follow Blessed Frédéric Ozanam’s example — Sep 9, 2026St. John Paul II beatified Frédéric Ozanam at World Youth Day in Paris in 1997 and urged young people to follow his example of seeking truth and serving others with charity.

Derek Foss Young people need more examples like his of direct service instead of abstract ideas alone.

USMNT camp features 13 newcomers, eight teenagers — Sep 22, 2026Mauricio Pochettino says unfinished business and a strong connection with the U.S. drove his decision to stay through 2030, as he looks to build on the team’s progress and develop its emerging young talent. His next challenge is broadening the player pool—through youth development and recruiting dual nationals—and testing its depth during a demanding run of matches, including after Ricardo Pepi’s injury opened an opportunity for Damion Downs.

World Bank Mobilizes Record $112B Private Capital — Sep 17, 2026Developing economies face 1.2B young people reaching working age against ~420M projected jobs; World Bank says private capital hit a record $112B in FY26.

Maya Lindstrom Blending public guarantees with private funds is finally delivering real scale for developing economies.