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Senate Expected to Vote on College Sports Overhaul — 1dThe Senate is poised to vote on the Protect College Sports Act, which would establish national rules for athlete compensation and eligibility, restrict transfers, and regulate agents, among other changes. Supporters say it would protect college sports and athletes, while critics object to limits on athlete pay and legal rights; conferences are also preparing a separate framework if the bill fails.

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” — Josh Billings, Humorist, 1818–1885 — 6hPosted to IJR by IJR.

Senate passes Cruz-Cantwell bill capping college athlete payments — 4hThe Protect College Sports Act cleared the Senate 77-22, capping athlete pay, locking in medical and scholarship protections, and aiming to stop bidding wars that threaten women’s and Olympic programs. The House is next.

Tom Gallagher Locking in medical coverage and scholarships is a solid step even if the pay limit draws complaints.

Bill Gates Warns AI Could Cause Billion Deaths — 4dBill Gates warned that artificial intelligence could contribute to catastrophes causing up to a billion deaths, including a future in which it wipes out humanity. He called for government safeguards to address the risks, including potential misuse by criminals.

Phillies Executive Bill Giles Dies at 92 — 3dBill Giles, who in 1978 told intern Dave Raymond to try on the new Phillie Phanatic costume, died Sept. 25, 2026, at 92 in Gladwyne.

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.

Bills’ Kincaid Leads Team With 225 Receiving Yards — 4dBills TE Dalton Kincaid ranks third in the NFL with 225 receiving yards and leads Buffalo with 12 catches entering Week 3.

Elena Vasquez Buffalo needs to keep feeding Kincaid like this if they want to stay competitive, those numbers are hard to ignore this early.

Thune calls Congress most productive ever as meme cites bill count — 4dMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.

Mexican Senate advances bill to restore Liga MX promotion and relegation — Sep 21, 2026Sen. Clemente Castañeda said a Sept. 22, 2026 bill would write Liga MX promotion and relegation into Mexican law after the league ended its COVID pause and made the closed system permanent.

Bills' Moore Ruled Out, Coleman Returns Against Lions — Sep 18, 2026D.J. Moore ruled out with shoulder stinger after hard end-zone landing on Allen target as Bills led Lions 21-7 Thursday.

Tom Gallagher Oliver's hip keeping him out hurts the defensive front, they need depth there against a team like Detroit.

Bills’ Ed Oliver Out After Warmup Hip Injury — Sep 17, 2026Bills DT Ed Oliver is out vs. Detroit after a hip injury in pregame warmups, ruled inactive 90 minutes before kickoff though he was not on the weekly injury report.

Dana Whitfield Detroit elevating Reed should help them exploit the gaps in Buffalo's defensive line tonight.

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

Bills’ DJ Moore Leaves Game With Shoulder Injury — Sep 18, 2026Bills WR DJ Moore left TNF vs. Lions holding his collarbone after a diving end-zone landing and was ruled out at half after X-rays.

Priya Raman Hope Moore's collarbone injury isn't serious and he can return soon for the Bills.

Clinton questions credit for arch plan and Kennedy Center naming — 5dFormer President Bill Clinton is criticizing President Donald Trump’s perceived need to receive credit for things he’s done. This includes at plans for a triumphal arch and the ef… — by Sandra Rhodes

Dana Whitfield Clinton has a fair point that Trump often demands personal credit, but the arch plan and Kennedy Center naming seem like odd things to single out now.

Sanders, Casar Unveil Plan to Ban Superintelligent AI — 6dA Sanders-Casar bill unveiled Sept. 23, 2026, would permanently ban AI able to exceed human cognition or destroy humanity, with prison terms up to 20 years.

Derek Foss Pushing a total ban like this risks slowing down medical and tech advances that could help people.

Grand Jury Declines Charges in Nolan Wells Death — Sep 22, 2026A Jackson County grand jury reviewed 43 witnesses and 132 subpoenas, then returned a no true bill in Nolan Wells' death. DA: no one charged.

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

Sanders Bill Would Ban Superintelligence and Create AI Oversight Agency — 5dSen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, are pushing legislation that would permanently prohibit the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence whi… — by Andrew Powell

Rachel Meyers A new oversight agency risks slowing useful AI work on medicine and climate without addressing labs outside the US.

Senate Agriculture Panel Advances Farm Bill on 12-11 Party-Line Vote — Sep 18, 2026Clerk recorded 12 ayes, 11 noes as Senate Agriculture advanced Farm Bill 2.0 on Sept. 16, reversing an August 10-11 failure amid a SNAP cost-share fight.

Tom Gallagher A straight party line split on this makes it harder for rural communities that rely on steady farm supports.

Senate Panel Approves Bill Allowing Suits Over Government Pressure on Speech — Sep 16, 2026Senate Commerce voted 18-10 for a bill letting citizens sue officials who pressure firms to suppress First Amendment speech; full Senate and House still must pass it.

Bills outpace Lions 41-31 in Thursday night opener — Sep 18, 2026The Buffalo Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 41-31 in their season opener, with postgame discussion focusing on Buffalo’s win and Detroit’s need to regroup for Week 2 amid concerns over a late-game near-collapse. Analysts from both outlets examine what the loss reveals about the Lions and how they must improve going forward.

Investors Face Deadlines in Three Securities SuitsBusiness — 3dInvestors are pursuing securities class actions against York Space Systems over allegedly nonfunctional satellite software and risks to government contracts, Hims & Hers over alleged sharing of health data and billing practices, and UWM Holdings over allegedly excessive mortgage-hedging risks. The lawsuits claim companies misled investors about their business prospects; related lead-plaintiff or investor deadlines fall between October and November 2026.

EU Proposes Rating System for Data Centers' Energy and Water Use — Sep 21, 2026"Tripling our data centre capacity cannot mean tripling the pressure on our grids, our water and our energy bills," Teresa Ribera said as the EU unveiled 500+ kW data-centre ratings.

Maya Lindstrom This rating system should push operators to cut waste on power and water before Europe builds out all those new AI centers.

Boise State beats Western Michigan 32-7 — 4dBoise State rebounded from its loss to South Dakota with a dominant 32-7 road win over Western Michigan, powered by Dylan Riley’s career-high 138 rushing yards and Maddux Madsen’s three touchdown passes. The matchup was billed as a pivotal contest between Group of Six College Football Playoff contenders, and Boise State improved to 3-1 while Western Michigan fell to 2-2.

Farm Bill Fight Could Shape Rural Broadband — Sep 15, 2026Illinois has earned NTIA approval for its BEAD plan, with one final federal grant step remaining before funding is released, a development touted as crucial for residents. Separately, the farm bill debate in Congress threatens rural broadband funding and program rules, particularly for the ReConnect program, as lawmakers clash over SNAP, speeds, and eligibility.

Marcus Bell Lawmakers should separate broadband rules from SNAP debates so eligibility and speed standards do not stall projects.

Lions’ Maddox Out After Season-Ending Foot Surgery — Sep 21, 2026Detroit Lions safety Avonte Maddox will miss the rest of the 2026 season after suffering a foot injury against the Buffalo Bills that requires surgery, further depleting a secondary already missing Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. The team is boosting its defensive back depth with veterans and new signings to address the hole in the secondary.

Sam Okafor Losing Maddox hurts but the Lions are doing the right thing by signing veterans to fill the gaps in the secondary.

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Senate advances college sports compensation and eligibility bill