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Joe Buck Agrees to $108M ESPN Extension — Sep 16, 2026Joe Buck agreed to a six-year ESPN extension worth roughly $108 million, raising his pay to about $18 million a year and keeping him on Monday Night Football through at least 2031.

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Maya Lindstrom Keeping the same announcer on Monday Night Football through 2031 should help with consistency.

Oregon Ohio and Pennsylvania high school football scores from Sept. 18 — Sep 18, 2026Across regions, high school football dominates the sports slate with regional score updates and key matchups. Highlights include Oregon's top-ranked games and early results, Columbus-area scores, an Ohio Streetsboro-Roosevelt preview with standout players, and Bucks County Week Four updates.

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Sam Okafor Bucks County had a couple of tight games in week four that could shake up the standings before October.

Ohio State Beats Illinois 42-19 — Sep 24, 2026Ohio State opens Big Ten play against Illinois as a heavy favorite, but the Fighting Illini pose a threat in receiver Collin Dixon, who leads the nation with seven touchdown catches in three games. The Buckeyes will look to keep the Illibuck Trophy in Columbus and contain Dixon as conference play begins.

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Jimmy John's launches swicy pickle bites in 48-oz buckets — 5d

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Priya Raman These new bites might be good if the sweet and spicy mix works but I wish they offered a smaller size to try first.

Espresso Martini runs again after Happy Doggo team nurses her from poisoning — 6dNiall Harbison and Happy Doggo took in Espresso Martini after poisoning left her unable to stand. She rose after three weeks of work, advanced further, and is running to a new home in Buckinghamshire.

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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.

Two Killed in Yosemite Firefighting Helicopter Crash — Sep 21, 2026Two FlyPrecision crew members were killed Sunday when a Eurocopter helicopter crashed near Yosemite's Dome Fire during water bucket drops.

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Spencer Memoir Rekindles Controversy Over DianaWorld — Sep 19, 2026David Dimbleby says Princess Diana’s influence and public adoration were deeply resented by Buckingham Palace, a view echoed as Earl Spencer’s Swan Song serializations allege Prince Charles told him the country would forget Diana soon after her death. The fallout, including palace responses and Dimbleby’s critique of the monarchy as a “soap opera,” centers on ongoing gossip about the royals and their handling of Diana’s legacy.

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Spencer Memoir Reopens Dispute Over Diana ClaimsWorld — Sep 16, 2026Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, promotes in his forthcoming Swan Song: Diana, My Sister a narrative accusing Prince Charles of a volatile reaction after Diana’s death, including allegedly telling Spencer he’d “forget her soon enough” and suggesting relief at Diana’s death as the boys walked behind her coffin; the memoir also touches on Diana’s mental health and the emotional aftermath. Buckingham Palace publicly questions the recollection, with Charles’ grief cited as potentially clouding judgment and memory, while Spencer counters with renewed detail as the book release approaches.

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I DID TELL YOU TO BUCKLE UP!!!😎😘🤣🤣🤣 — Sep 18, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Sam Okafor These memes keep escalating but they highlight real frustrations with the left's messaging.

I Look Classy Launches Men’s Lifestyle Brand — Sep 16, 2026I Look Classy has launched a men’s lifestyle brand centered on the modern gentleman, offering leather goods, stone bracelets, and gift sets via an online store, including items like a top-grain leather automatic buckle belt and slim wallets. The brand emphasizes a lifestyle identity built on style, confidence, and accessible quality, aiming to differentiate itself from traditional luxury labels.

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Dana Whitfield Gift sets with slim wallets could make decent presents, though the brand needs more than accessible pricing to stand out.

Manning Seeks Turnaround in Ohio State Rematch — Sep 11, 2026Arch Manning has shown tangible improvement since last season and is at the center of Texas vs. Ohio State as a potential Heisman catalyst, a matchup that could shape his award chances and NFL projections. Across betting previews and coach/player observations, the narrative emphasizes Manning’s development, the Buckeyes’ tougher defense, and the broader stakes of the rematch for Texas’ prospects and Manning’s trajectory.

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Tom Gallagher Manning looks sharper this year but Ohio State's defense could still expose him if Texas leans too much on the pass.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Republicans Plan Dallas Convention Ahead of Midterms — Sep 6, 2026Dallas hosts a wide RNC speaker slate for Sept. 9-10, featuring speakers such as Michael Whatley, Laurie Buckhout, Mike Collins, Brian Jack, Ken Paxton and other officials alongside high-profile figures like Donald Trump and JD Vance as the party highlights battleground races. However, the lineup has sparked Hatch Act concerns over Attorney General Todd Blanche’s appearance, drawing criticism from observers about legal limits on federal officials participating in partisan events.

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Rock History Highlights Dylan, Yes, Fleetwood Mac — Sep 9, 2026The Animals’ House of the Rising Sun became a landmark hit with a male perspective and enduring influence, while Collider’s list spotlights Yes’s near-19-minute Close to the Edge as a benchmark for rock epics, alongside other extended classics. Bob Dylan’s Love and Theft received top critical praise after its 2001 release, Lindsey Buckingham’s Tusk is highlighted as a Fleetwood Mac milestone, and a 2025 piece notes artists who covered Dylan and their deaths, underscoring Dylan’s lasting footprint across generations.

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Netflix begins filming Inbetweeners 3 as plot details remain unclear — Sep 7, 2026Netflix-confirmed The Inbetweeners 3 is officially in production in the UK, reuniting Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas with creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris writing and directing. The teaser shows their iconic yellow Fiat starting difficulties, while reports of past tensions over Emily Atack linger as producers seek to bring her back.

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Sam Okafor If that Fiat starts first time it won't be the Inbetweeners anymore, that's basically a main character.

Texas seeks to end losing streak against top-ranked Ohio State — Sep 7, 2026Ohio State’s season opener against Ball State highlighted a powerful passing attack but exposed lingering questions about the running game and potential offensive-line changes as they prep for a highly anticipated Texas showdown; Texas has come up short in two prior close losses to the Buckeyes and is looking to finally close the gap. Veteran Texas defender Hero Kanu frames the Texas–Ohio State rivalry as playoff-caliber and notes the long-standing, scrutinized nature of both programs as the rematch in Austin looms amid historic context.

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Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?Quizie — QuizName the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.

Ohio State routs Ball State 56-3 ahead of Texas showdown — Sep 6, 2026Ohio State rolled past Ball State 56-3, with Jeremiah Smith delivering a one-handed 48-yard first-quarter grab and finishing with 151 receiving yards, while Julian Sayin racked up 320 passing yards and three touchdowns as the Buckeyes cruised. The program is already riding Heisman buzz for its star trio—Smith, Sayin and Bo Jackson—and eyes their next test on the road at Texas.

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Sam Okafor Sayin quietly having a great day, 320 yards and 3 TDs against anybody is solid production.

Starbucks Plans 250 North American Store Closures — Sep 19, 2026Several beloved coffee destinations are closing: Starbucks in Hove, UK will cease trading on October 4 after a long-running location, with staff offered roles at nearby stores; Williamsburg’s Partners Coffee flagship in New York City is also shutting as lease ends amid financial pressures, though a new Bedford Avenue cafe will continue the brand’s presence in the area. In Kent, The CakeShed on The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells is closing with its last day on September 27, marking the end of a well-loved cafe and restaurant staple in the town.

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Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores in turnaround — Sep 24, 2026Starbucks will close about 250 North American stores and take about $300 million in charges as part of its turnaround.

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Elena Vasquez It's encouraging to see local bakeries and cafes taking over some of those Seattle locations.

Starbucks considers majority stake sale in Japan business — Sep 16, 2026Starbucks is considering a majority stake sale in its 1,883-store Japan business that could value the operation at about $3 billion.

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Chris Dalton A three billion dollar valuation for the Japan unit shows how much value they built there, but selling majority control risks losing the local edge.

Starbucks CEO Niccol Boosts Traffic but Squeezes Profit Margins — Sep 9, 2026Two years into Brian Niccol’s tenure as Starbucks CEO, the turnaround is a qualified success as store renovations, staffing, and marketing lift customer traffic, but the Back to Starbucks plan has raised costs and squeezed margins. The strategy prioritizes customer experience over near-term margins, includes high-profile marketing and international pivots, and has seen shares rise since his appointment, though still lagging the broader market.

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Maya Lindstrom They should find ways to control costs soon or the margin pressure will start hurting growth plans.

Department of Fish and Wildlife Officers See Green Tangle in Buck’s Antlers, Know They Need to Dart HimOpinion — Dec 25, 2022The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff got an unusual call from the Dallas, Oregon, police department in early December when a festive buck was trotting through a residential area. The buck apparently had…

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GOP Rep Ken Buck’s Shot at MTG Over Biden Impeachment Backfires ImmediatelyOpinion — Sep 14, 2023Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado continues to antagonize the GOP’s anti-establishment base. On Monday, Buck slammed Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia for her overzealous and “absurd” quest to impeach…

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BRANDAN BUCK: Why Congress Keeps Surrendering Its War Powers — Apr 22, 2026Editor’s note: Big Tent Ideas always aims to provide balancing perspectives on the hottest issues of the day. Below is a column from Brandan Buck, where he argues that Congress must reclaim its oversight powers over the…

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NBA Postpones Games After Bucks Boycott, Other Sports Follow SuitReporting — Aug 27, 2020The National Basketball Association (NBA) postponed all three playoff games on Wednesday after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic to protest racial injustice, triggering…

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