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Pauly D proposes to Nikki Hall in Vegas — 5dPauly D proposed to Nikki Hall during his DJ set at Omnia Dayclub in Las Vegas on September 27, 2026; she said yes as he shouted it on the mic.

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Maya Lindstrom Pauly D and Nikki seem like a solid match after six years, glad they made it official in Vegas.

Spike Lee restrained after fan questions him about Palestine at Yankee Stadium — 2dStaff restrained Spike Lee at Yankee Stadium after a fan confrontation; video shows him shouting, "Why'd you come over to me?"

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Nicole Hardy Security did the right thing getting involved before it turned into something worse.

Disney HR layoffs — 4dDisney is cutting around 300 HR and technology roles in a third 2026 layoff round under CEO Josh D'Amaro, part of broader cost cuts, early-retirement offers, and AI-driven corporate streamlining.

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Tekever hits $6.4 billion valuation with $580 million Series D raise — Sep 23, 2026Tekever reached a $6.4 billion valuation on a $580 million Series D, UC Investments' first direct investment in Europe.

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Tom Gallagher The UK CORVUS selection plus this funding should push Tekever to expand production of those autonomous platforms without delay.

Former Rep. Wild Criticizes Crockett for Skipping Talarico in PAC Endorsements — 3dRep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is facing criticism after her political action committee left James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, off a list of candida… — by Andrew Powell

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Priya Raman Talarico deserves the same backing as others on the list if Crockett wants to build real unity.

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.

Rodri backs six Spaniards for Ballon d’Or — Sep 23, 2026Lionel Messi is being backed by Argentina teammates for a record-extending Ballon d’Or, with his World Cup performance cited as a key argument. Rodri, meanwhile, named himself and five other Spanish players as deserving contenders, while leaving out leading nominees including Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane.

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Nirvana Members Reunite, Accept MTV Vanguard Award — 5dGrohl, Novoselic and Smear accepted MTV's Video Vanguard Award from Chuck D on Sept. 27, 2026 in Los Angeles; Novoselic called Cobain "one of one" as Smear lit a cigarette. The band did not perform.

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Tom Gallagher Smear lighting a cigarette during the speech felt like classic Nirvana style.

Anthropic Says Claude Now Leads 26% of Its R&D Work — Sep 17, 2026Anthropic says Claude now leads 26% of its R&D work, up from near zero in February, and urges rivals to publish similar metrics on recursive self-improvement.

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Nicole Hardy It's impressive how fast Claude has scaled to handle over a quarter of Anthropic's R&D, but rivals sharing their own numbers would help everyone track real progress on self-improvement.

Mbappé Targets 2026 Ballon d’Or for Madrid — Sep 18, 2026Mbappé says the Ballon d’Or should return to Real Madrid and stresses that winning individual honours is secondary to helping the club win titles, while underscoring Madrid as his preferred home; he also revealed a decade-long relationship with Florentino Pérez that culminated in his 2024 move to the Bernabéu. He has floated signing Madrid icons Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and Ronaldo Nazário, reaffirmed his focus on Real Madrid’s success, and highlighted Pérez’s role in shaping his transfer, as he eyes the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

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Sanders Bill Would Ban Superintelligence and Create AI Oversight Agency — Sep 23, 2026Sen. 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

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

Impulse Space raises $308M in Series D extension round — Sep 16, 2026Impulse Space raised an additional $308 million in its Series D extension, bringing the round total to $808 million to fund expanded team, manufacturing, and continued development of its in-space mobility systems. The funding, along with recent government contracts, signals growing demand for post-launch spacecraft movement across commercial, civil, and defense customers.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Social Security's 2027 COLA Forecast Faces Medicare CostsFinance — Sep 24, 2026Forecasts put Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment at 3.5% to 3.6%, with the official figure due Oct. 14 after September inflation data. Rising Medicare costs—including a projected increase in Part B premiums and a finalized Part D deductible hike—could absorb part of the increase before beneficiaries receive it.

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Herbstreit Defends Cruz GameDay Appearance Amid Backlash — Sep 18, 2026Kirk Herbstreit said he'd "never seen a guy booed that long" after Ted Cruz's nearly 10-minute GameDay spot; journalists called his defense disingenuous.

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Sam Okafor Herbstreit has a point about the booing going on way too long for any guest on a college football show.

Panasonic Opens Global Osaka Battery R&D HubBusiness — Sep 16, 2026Panasonic Energy is consolidating battery R&D in Osaka into Energy Innovation Square and a linked Suminoe facility, bringing 500+ staff together to accelerate development times by over 15% and tighten the link between lab work and mass production for automotive and data-center batteries. The initiative aims to deploy integrated digital simulations with physical testing across Panasonic’s global network, including US plants in Nevada and Kansas, to boost energy density, lifespan, and overall production agility.

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167,639 Pounds of Meat Recalled Over Counterfeit USDA Inspection Marks — Sep 23, 2026The USDA warns that about 167,639 pounds of Star Meat Delivery products—pork, beef and goat—were produced without federal inspection and bear false inspection marks (EST 1363), shipped to A&D Foods in Georgia for nationwide distribution, and should be discarded or returned. No illnesses have been reported, but officials say these products could pose safety risks and are continuing the investigation for additional affected items.

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Which of your friends would you actually marry?Quizie — QuizName your candidates and answer honestly — the AI issues the verdict, with a runner-up. Private until YOU decide to share it.

Memoir Claims Charles Told Spencer Diana’d Be Forgotten — Sep 16, 2026Spencer memoir claims now-King Charles said 'Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough!' six days after Diana's 1997 death in a call over the princes' funeral walk.

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Medicare Drug Costs Expected to Rise in 2027Health — Sep 20, 2026Industry and public testimony on GDUFA reauthorization highlighted calls for more transparency in generic drugs and concerns about shortages and safety. Meanwhile, a U.S. Section 301 investigation into Germany’s pricing underscores fears that high global prices threaten innovation and patient access, as Medicare Part D faces rising premiums and deductibles and the expiration of a subsidy that helped stabilize costs.

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Metcalfe Wants ‘John Tucker’ Costar Reunion — Sep 20, 2026Jesse Metcalfe named Arielle Kebbel, Penn Badgley and Brittany Snow as costars he’d love to work with again, and hinted there could be a John Tucker Must Die reunion. He acknowledged a sequel script exists at 20th Century Fox but said it has lost momentum and is on pause, with Kebbel and others still hopeful and Metcalfe not losing sleep over the outcome.

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Chris Dalton The original was light and funny so a reunion could still work if everyone is on board.

India Summons Pakistani Diplomat After Naval Ships Collide in Arabian Sea — Sep 16, 2026India summoned Pakistan Charge d'Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich after a Sept. 15 North Arabian Sea collision it called a breach of a 1991 three-nautical-mile separation rule.

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Sam Okafor Pakistan needs to explain how its ships ended up that close and work harder to prevent repeats of this incident.

US, Germany Sign Defense Industry Declaration — Sep 15, 2026The United States and Germany are deepening defense cooperation, signing agreements and letters of intent to align weapons procurement, boost defense industrial ties, and balance European and American defense roles as stocks dwindle and new security challenges emerge, with a focus on strengthening supply chains, R&D, and joint production capacity.

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Maya Lindstrom This deal makes sense for restocking weapons and sharing production know-how between the two countries.

Diamondbacks release Max Kepler after PED suspension amid wider roster shakeup — Sep 4, 2026Across MLB rosters, clubs designated several veterans for assignment as they reshape lineups: Diamondbacks DFA'd Max Kepler after a brief 41-game stint and a PED suspension, while the Orioles DFA'd Suárez to clear space for Rece Hinds, and the Reds cut Sam Moll following Ashcraft’s activation. Meanwhile the Pirates recalled Ronny Simon to bolster the outfield, highlighting ongoing roster churn during a set of concurrent series.

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Reese Witherspoon Was Once Made Jury Foreman Because Jurors Assumed 'Legally Blonde' Meant She'd Been to Law School — Sep 9, 2026Reese Witherspoon was chosen as jury foreman in a Beverly Hills trial because fellow jurors assumed her role in Legally Blonde meant she had attended law school.

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Priya Raman I wonder if Reese tried to correct them or just went along with it during the trial.

FC Cincinnati-D.C. United Match Postponed Over Weather — Sep 6, 2026FC Cincinnati's game against D.C. United was postponed due to inclement weather, with field conditions and player safety cited, and it will be rescheduled with tickets honored for the new date.

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Maya Lindstrom Better safe than sorry, a bad field can lead to real injuries. Hope they get the makeup date sorted quickly for fans who traveled.

Fosun Pharma plans HK$1 billion buyback funded by Gland Pharma stake sale — Sep 6, 2026Fosun Pharma unveils up to HK$1 billion in H-share buybacks, funded in part by the disposal of about 6% of its Gland Pharma stake, as management signals confidence in intrinsic value despite heavy R&D investment and only modest recurring profit growth. The stake sale, worth around US$296 million, reduces Fosun’s holding in Gland Pharma to ~45.76% but keeps it as controller, with proceeds earmarked for R&D, debt repayment, and further buybacks to support long-term value creation.

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Elena Vasquez Modest recurring profit growth with heavy R&D spend is the real story here, the buyback is just window dressing for investors.