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Manchester United face multiple international-break injuriesSports — 2d

Meme hails Elle Langley's song for breaking Billboard Hot 100 records — Sep 23, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Verdant Solar Among Five Malaysian Momentum Stocks — 3dRenewable-energy stocks featured include battery-storage supplier Guangzhou Great Power Energy and Technology and solar-project companies such as Solarvest and Canadian Solar, which span equipment, development and power operations. Verdant Solar is showing rising trading momentum, though a break below its stated support level could signal renewed weakness.

Kentucky overcomes slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21Sports — 3dKentucky overcame a sloppy, slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21, pulling away after halftime behind a powerful ground game. Jason Patterson, CJ Baxter and Jovantae Barnes each topped 100 rushing yards, with Patterson’s 75-yard touchdown run helping swing momentum before the break.

Derek Foss That slow first half was frustrating to watch but Patterson's burst before the break really flipped the game in their favor.

Fever lose Tyasha Harris to season-ending fibula fracture — 3dIndiana Fever guard Tyasha Harris will miss the rest of the season, including the playoffs, after breaking her left fibula in the regular-season finale against Minnesota. Her absence thins Indiana’s backcourt ahead of its first-round series against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, with Raven Johnson expected to take on more minutes.

Tom Gallagher Raven Johnson will need to step up fast with those extra minutes if Indiana wants to compete.

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.

Ohashi Sets 200m Breaststroke World Record, Wins Gold — 6dJapan's 17-year-old Shin Ohashi won Asian Games gold in 2:04.83 on Sept. 24, 2026, breaking Qin Haiyang's 2:05.48 world record and becoming first under 2:05.

Jared Kim Qin Haiyang's record lasted only a short time, but this 2:04.83 swim looks like it could stand for years.

FC Dallas seeks to extend home unbeaten run against LAFC — 5dFC Dallas hosted LAFC in a Western Conference matchup as Dallas sought to extend a five-game unbeaten run, while both teams faced absences during the international break. LAFC was particularly short-handed, missing several key attackers, and the teams entered the game after LAFC won their previous meeting 1-0.

GOP Senate Nominees Urge End to Iran War, Breaking From Trump — Sep 21, 2026Trump-endorsed nominees Rogers and Hinson urged a quick end to the Iran war over fuel and grocery costs. El-Sayed told Rogers: "Liar, coward, fraud."

Derek Foss Helping truckers and farmers with diesel costs is a practical step that could ease the burden quickly.

Eli Lilly Breaks Ground on $6.5B Houston Facility — Sep 21, 2026Eli Lilly broke ground Sept. 21, 2026 on a $6.5B Houston API plant to make Foundayo, its oral GLP-1 pill, with 600+ jobs as part of a $50B U.S. manufacturing push.

Maya Lindstrom Hope this oral GLP-1 pill becomes more affordable once production ramps up locally.

Ngetich Breaks Women-Only Record as Almgren Sets European Mark in Copenhagen — Sep 20, 2026Agnes Ngetich broke the women-only half marathon world record by one second in Copenhagen in 1:05:15; Andreas Almgren won the men's race in a European record 58:06.

Elena Vasquez Almgren's 58:06 European record in Copenhagen puts him ahead of some big names in recent years.

Beach Boys cancel four September concerts after health break — 6dThe Beach Boys canceled four September shows in West Springfield, Quakertown, and North Myrtle Beach, citing circumstances beyond their control as they pause the Pet Sounds 60th anniversary tour. Frontman Mike Love’s health issues and Bruce Johnston's departure are noted factors, with refunds issued and a future October 9 Bloomington show still listed on the schedule.

Elena Vasquez Mike Love's issues sound serious enough to pause the whole tour, and I hope he recovers soon.

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

Microsoft breaks Patch Tuesday record with 974-CVE deluge — Sep 9, 2026

Chris Dalton This volume will overwhelm smaller IT teams trying to test and deploy everything. Prioritizing critical fixes over the full list makes more sense.

Lawsuit alleges Amazon punished pregnant workers for taking breaks — Sep 8, 2026

South Africa Offers 150% Tax Break to Secure EV Production — 6dSouth Africa’s auto industry risks losing future vehicle production to Asian rivals as automakers choose sites for electric-vehicle manufacturing. A new 150% tax deduction may attract investment, but executives say reliable electricity, charging infrastructure, policy certainty, consumer demand and export competitiveness will also determine whether the country remains in global supply chains.

Maya Lindstrom Export markets matter most here, since local demand alone probably won't sustain new EV lines.

Passengers Jump From Seats as Fight Breaks Out on 11-Hour Flight — Sep 18, 2026Passengers were forced to leap from their seats after a fight broke out aboard a London-bound flight, with dramatic video showing two men exchanging blows in the aisle as fellow tr… — by Andrew Powell

Tom Gallagher That kind of disruption forces everyone else to stay alert instead of relaxing during the journey.

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.

Exclusive: Amazon punished pregnant workers for taking breaks, lawsuit alleges — Sep 8, 2026

Republicans Distance Themselves From Trump Ahead of Midterms — Sep 21, 2026Congressional Republicans are increasingly breaking with President Trump on foreign policy and economic issues as they worry about keeping their majorities, signaling election anxiety. They are publicly reconsidering Trump positions—such as supporting a diesel export ban to ease costs for farmers and truckers—while strategists note Trump’s presence is becoming a liability in battleground races.

Jeremiah Smith Breaks Ohio State Receiving Record — Sep 19, 2026Jeremiah Smith broke Ohio State's career receiving yards record on a 23-yard slant from Julian Sayin vs. Kent State on Sept. 19, 2026, passing Michael Jenkins' 2,898 yards in only 32 games.

Rachel Meyers Julian Sayin deserves some credit for delivering the ball in the right spot to make it happen.

US Open 2026 results: Francis Tiafoe beats Alex Michelsen after trailing by two sets and break — Sep 9, 2026

Chris Dalton Tiafoe must have dug deep to win after dropping the first two sets and a break.

Cher's Son Elijah Allman Indicted on New Hampshire Felony Charge — Sep 16, 2026Cher’s son Elijah Blue Allman has been indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge in New Hampshire for the March 1 Windham home break-in, with authorities saying he damaged property by breaking a glass panel and later sat on the occupant’s couch while smoking a cigarette; his arraignment is scheduled for October amid ongoing treatment at a state hospital. He previously faced burglary and breach of bail charges and also faces separate charges and competency proceedings related to a Concord incident at St. Paul’s School, with the overall case timeline paused while he continues treatment.

Brantley Gilbert Recalls Daughter Going Speechless Meeting Ella Langley Backstage — Sep 20, 2026Brantley Gilbert shared a heartfelt account of his 7-year-old daughter Bray meeting Ella Langley backstage, describing how Langley put every child at ease and made Bray speechless with wonder. Langley's growing stardom is underscored by her record-breaking chart performance and album success, earning widespread respect from peers in country music.

Maya Lindstrom It's nice how Ella Langley took time to put Brantley's daughter at ease during that backstage meet.

Trump says he will drop Irish whiskey tariff after appeals at Doonbeg — Sep 14, 2026At Doonbeg, the president ended the U.S. duty on Irish whiskey alone, matching the zero-tariff break already given Scotch and Northern Irish spirits after months of direct appeals.

Priya Raman Trump ending the duty only after appeals at his own Doonbeg resort shows how these things really get decided.

Trump Announces Deal Granting U.S. Permanent Defense Rights in Greenland — Sep 18, 2026President Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting the US permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland at no cost, with Trump calling it an enduring, “infinite life” arrangement. Multiple outlets reported this as breaking news and ongoing, framing questions about the scope and implications of a more robust US presence on the island.

Dana Whitfield This deal gives us a strong foothold in the Arctic without costing taxpayers anything extra.

Orfi Becomes Youngest Women’s Squash World No. 1 — Sep 19, 2026Egypt's Amina Orfi became the youngest-ever women's world No. 1 in squash at 19 years and two months after winning the Qatar Classic in Doha and dethroning Hania El Hammamy, breaking a 40-year record. The ascent follows her earlier title as youngest world champion, underscoring Egypt's dominance as squash gears up for the 2028 Olympics.