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FDA approves drug reported to double survival for late pancreatic cancer — 3dA new drug called daraxonrasib won quick FDA approval after a trial showed it doubled survival time for pancreatic cancer patients whose disease advanced after chemotherapy.

Rachel Meyers Doubling survival time is meaningful progress even if it is only for late-stage cases like these.

Dengue cases in Florida nearly double in one weekHealth — 4d

Wake Forest Edges Purdue 38-36 in Double OTSports — 2dWake Forest outlasted Purdue 38-36 in double overtime at Ross-Ade, with Gio Lopez scoring the game-winning 3-yard touchdown and a successful two-point conversion after a clutch replay-approved first down by Carlos Hernandez. Purdue, buoyed by Fame Ijeboi’s 156 rushing yards and three touchdowns, fought back but extended its long losing streak against power-conference programs.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.7M views · Sep 9, 2026

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St. Brigid Founds Kildare MonasteryGood News — FROM 520Irish abbess establishes double monastery.

Brendan Fraser surprised everyone at a screening of 'The Mummy' by showing up in costume — 4dBrendan Fraser arrived at a London double feature of The Mummy films dressed as Rick O'Connell and spoke to the audience about the movies before the franchise revival was announced.

Coach Celebrates 85th Anniversary With NYFW Show — 2dCoach’s Spring 2027 show in New York featured a front row led by Elle Fanning and Storm Reid with a diverse mix of Hollywood, music and fashion talent, showcasing the brand’s ongoing emphasis on individual style. The night doubled as an 85th‑anniversary celebration, channeling Studio 54 energy with a tailored party atmosphere and VIPs including global ambassadors and guests, underscoring Coach’s festive, collaborative approach to self‑expression.

Reese Breaks WNBA Double-Double Record; Dream Top Lynx — Aug 30, 2026Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream continued a historic run, setting the WNBA single-season double-doubles record with her 29th and extending her dominance as a rebounder, while guiding Atlanta to key wins over Minnesota and maintaining momentum for a playoff push. Her performances, including record-breaking rebounds and multiple double-doubles, solidified her place among the league’s top players this season.

Martínez Powers Guardians Past Twins 5-2 — 18hAngel Martínez powered the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, homering and then delivering a ninth-inning double to spark the go-ahead rally as Cleveland moved two games ahead in the AL wild-card race. The performance, highlighted by his 15th homer of the season and late-game scoring support from teammates, was backed by strong relief from Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith.

Dana Whitfield Cleveland's bullpen has been reliable lately and Gaddis plus Smith kept the Twins quiet after the early runs. Two games up in the wild card feels like real progress.

Wings beat Sun 97-71; Shepard collects 22nd double-double — Aug 31, 2026The Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 to close out the FIBA World Cup break, with Arike Ogunbowale scoring 18 and Jessica Shepard recording 17 points and 10 rebounds for her 22nd double-double of the season. Dallas extended its four-game win streak and moved into a three-way tie for sixth in the WNBA standings, while Connecticut’s Aaliyah Edwards led the Sun with 26 points in a challenging night.

Mali stuns sixth-ranked Spain 82-73 for historic World Cup win — 6dDisrupting expectations, Mali defeated Spain 82-73 in Berlin to record their second-ever Women’s World Cup win and first against a European country, led by Sika Koné’s 19 points and 10 rebounds (her fifth straight double-double) and Djeneba N’Diaye’s 19. A 16-4 third-quarter burst flipped a tight game after halftime, turning momentum in Mali’s favor as Spain’s Iyana Martín top-scored with 20 but could not close the gap.

Nicole Hardy Spain just couldn't answer after halftime, Martin's 20 points weren't enough to cover for that collapse.

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Altera Prepares Confidential IPO Filing Targeting Over $2 Billion — 2dAltera, now backed by Silver Lake and Intel, is moving toward a confidential IPO that could raise over $2 billion and list as early as 2026, in what would be a major standalone semiconductor listing driven by growth in FPGAs for AI, robotics, and edge computing. The move follows Intel's 2015 acquisition, subsequent partial sale to Silver Lake in 2025, and fresh governance with new independent directors as Altera positions itself to capitalize on its double-digit revenue growth and expanding AI-enabled FPGA portfolio.

Sam Okafor Silver Lake's stake makes me think this IPO valuation will hold up if their robotics growth numbers are real.

Dodgers Call Up Josue De Paula for Ohtani — 2dDodgers promoted top-prospect Josue De Paula after a Futures Game MVP display and as he continues to develop a powerful left-handed bat, marking a rare move from Double-A Tulsa straight to the majors. The promotion comes as Shohei Ohtani heads to a rest period and is expected to provide offensive help during a late-season stretch, with Dodgers hoping his multi-tools approach translates to the big leagues.

Teoscar Hernandez walk-off double lifts Dodgers 3-2 — Sep 4, 2026Teoscar Hernandez delivered a walk-off two-run double in the ninth to lift the Dodgers 3-2 over the Cardinals and avert a sweep, with Ohtani resting due to arm issues. Tarik Skubal struggled, giving up a career-high 10 hits while allowing two runs, as Cardinals leadoff man Tommy Edman and Quinn Mathews provided some offense, but the Dodgers finally broke through with timely hitting and Hernandez’s clutch hit.

Derek Foss Good sign the Dodgers can grind out a win like this even with Ohtani sitting, shows some depth in that lineup.

Williams Sisters Secure US Open Doubles Wild Card — Aug 26, 2026Serena and Venus Williams have been awarded wild cards to compete in the US Open doubles, reuniting for what is expected to be a high-profile run at Flushing Meadows. The legendary pair, aged 44 and 46, have claimed the US Open doubles titles twice and already showed they can compete with top talent in recent doubles play, rekindling excitement for a potential deep run this year.

Last 9/11 Firefighter Remains at Ten House — 3dSal Argano, now 65, is the last firefighter from Ten House assigned in 2001 still on the job at Engine 10/Ladder 10, a firehouse that doubles as an active station and an informal 9/11 memorial visited by tourists. The Ten House crew, including Capt. Terence Brody, played pivotal roles during and after 9/11, with the site featuring a bronze relief memorial to fallen firefighters and drawing crowds to this historic intersection near the National 9/11 Memorial.

Texas comptroller asks lawmakers to double school voucher funding to $2 billion — Sep 3, 2026Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is seeking to double the private school voucher program to about $2 billion for 2028–29, including a $1 billion base funding boost and $226 million to support current participants, as waitlisted families and expanding participation drive demand. The plan, which 70% of current or invited participants previously attended private or homeschool settings, faces criticism from the Texas State Teachers Association and will be reviewed by lawmakers when the two-year budget is tackled in January.

Priya Raman Public schools are underfunded and now they want to hand out even more money for private tuition. Priorities seem backwards here.

Iran to Double Gasoline Price for Heavy UsersFinance — 5dIran is experiencing deepening economic distress as purchasing power erodes and living costs surge, with households forced to spend more on basics as savings lose value. In response to sanctions and a strained economy, Tehran is raising gasoline prices for heavier users in staged tiers, increasing the burden on many drivers and prompting warnings of potential protests.

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 157.8K views · Sep 11, 2026

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Talon Private Wealth More Than Doubles Mortgage-Backed ETF Stake — 22hTalon Private Wealth LLC expanded stakes in several Vanguard and Innovator ETFs during the second quarter, boosting its holdings in VMBS by 110.3% to 26,744 shares, in VCIT by 21.5% to 41,199 shares, and in VBK by 86.5% to 20,720 shares, while initiating a large new position in Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – June (UJUN) and trimming its holding in Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – January (UJAN). The firm’s activity reflects a shift toward larger positions in growth-oriented and buffer ETF products, with UJUN becoming its second-biggest holding and UJAN reduced to about 9.71% of its portfolio before adjustments.

Priya Raman Increasing VBK that aggressively points to a stronger bet on small-cap growth than most advisors are making lately.

Aston Villa complete £76m double deal for Mbaye and Harwood-Bellis on deadline day — Sep 1, 2026Aston Villa completed a high-profile deadline-day double, signing 18-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG for about £47m and defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton for around £29m as part of a heavy squad rebuild. Mbaye, a Senegal international who can impact the attack as a youngster, followed Villa’s summer of transfers that included major prior sales as they reshape the squad.

Sam Okafor £76m for a teenager and a defender coming off a mid-table Southampton side is a lot of faith in the recruitment team, hope it pays off.

Muchová, Menšík Win US Open Mixed Doubles — Aug 25, 2026The US Open mixed doubles event showcased top stars like Djokovic-Sabalenka and Alcaraz-Serena Williams, with Siniakova and Patten delivering a surprising first-round upset of Djokovic and Sabalenka as high-stakes, high-profile pairings collide. The tournament’s prize pot of $1 million underscores its prestige as fans anticipate a mix of veteran experience and rising talent in dynamic doubles showdowns.

Andreeva, Rublev Reach US Open Mixed Doubles Semifinals — Aug 26, 2026Andrey Rublev and Mirra Andreeva advanced to the US Open mixed doubles semifinals by beating Errani/Vavassori and then overcoming Shnaider/Ruud, with both players praising each other’s performances. Andreeva revealed a childhood crush on Rublev during interviews, and the duo are set to face Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik in the semis.

Saints plan double Grand Final appearance — Aug 31, 2026In the NFL’s NFC South, analysts expect 8 to 10 wins to be enough to win the weak division, with Baker Mayfield leading the Buccaneers under Todd Bowles and note of offseason offensive/defensive upgrades alongside a crucial healthy line; the Saints appear to be building around Tyler Shough with a revamped supporting cast. Meanwhile, in rugby league, St Marys Saints chase a historic double with two grand finals in one weekend, and St Helens face Leigh Leopards amid a packed schedule across multiple teams and competitions.

Williams-Alcaraz to Play US Open Mixed Doubles — Aug 21, 2026Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will form a blockbuster mixed doubles team at the US Open after receiving a wild card, marking Williams’ return to the tournament since 2022. Alcaraz is also set to defend his singles title after a wrist injury, boosting the event’s star power as the lineup grows with other top doubles and singles champions.

Narwhal Tusk Reveals Double-Helix StructureLifestyle — Aug 28, 2026New imaging shows narwhal tusks are not a simple spiral but consist of a double-spiral structure with outer left-handed cementum and inner right-handed dentine that counterbalance growth stresses, giving the tusk its toughness and enabling extreme length. Researchers also note the tusk’s long cultural history, from medieval Unicorn Horn lore and monarchs’ coronation chairs to ongoing questions about its original biological purpose.

Video — YouTubeTrump Makes 9/11 About Himself, A.I. Ready to Kill Us & Jimmy to Interview James Talarico on YouTubeJimmy Kimmel Live · 4.9M views · Sep 10, 2026

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