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Pirates-Sundowns MTN8 Final Sells OutSports — 5dOrlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet in a sold-out MTN8 final at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on October 10, with the winner claiming the trophy and a R10 million prize. Pirates are seeking a third straight MTN8 final win over Sundowns, who draw confidence from a recent league victory; Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his team is preparing with ambition despite players’ international commitments.

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Tesla Plans First Cybercab Display in EuropeTech — 1dTesla will show its steering-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxi at the Paris Motor Show, its first European display, as it seeks to build momentum for a potential European rollout. The showcase advances Tesla’s autonomy ambitions, but commercial service will depend on technical progress and regulatory approvals; separately, a growing Cybercab presence in Houston has fueled speculation that the city could be the next U.S. launch market after Austin.

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Tesla Nearly Quadruples Texas Cybercab ApprovalsTech — 4dTesla nearly quadrupled its Texas-authorized Cybercab fleet to 169 in the month after its Austin launch, but riders have reported long waits, incorrect pickups and drop-offs, and door and trunk problems. Scaling the robotaxi service is central to Tesla’s growth strategy as its auto business faces weak sales and competition, while Waymo’s larger expansion underscores the challenge ahead.

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Red Sox Eye Second Straight Winter Offensive Upgrades — 2dOutscored 18-2 in a second straight Wild Card exit to the Yankees, the Red Sox will again target offense after Breslow said the lineup did not slug.

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Tom Gallagher Fenway rewards lefty power and smart contact hitters. Building around that while giving the prospects time to develop is the right approach.

Rivian expands EV lineup with R1S and R2 facing Tesla Model Y tests — 3dThe articles compare Rivian’s electric SUVs and pickup with competing models, highlighting the R1S’s strong ratings, the more affordable R2’s contest with Tesla’s Model Y, and the R1T’s luxury and off-road focus. The comparisons also underscore trade-offs in price, range, efficiency and capability.

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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.

Stocks Weighed Down by Oil and Surging Yields — Sep 25, 2026U.S. stock futures were mixed to slightly lower as rising Treasury yields and hawkish Fed signals weighed on sentiment, while investors also watched U.S.-China and Iran developments. Upcoming economic reports and corporate news, including Micron results and Tesla sales, were among the catalysts in focus.

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Croatia Approves Tesla Supervised FSD, Eighth in Europe — Sep 29, 2026Croatia's DZM confirmed Tesla FSD Supervised on September 28, the eighth European approval, reversing its September 10 stance; Tesla said rollout will begin soon.

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Dana Whitfield Being the eighth country to approve this puts more pressure on the rest of Europe to follow suit soon.

ETSC Urges EU to Reject Tesla Speed Features — Sep 28, 2026ETSC urged the EU to reject Tesla FSD's speed offset, which can lift limits by up to 50%, as a bloc-wide vote slips past October toward December.

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Archbishop Přibyl leads first St. Wenceslas pilgrimage mass in Stará Boleslav — Sep 28, 2026The National St. Wenceslas Pilgrimage in Stará Boleslav marked the Czech state holiday honoring the country’s patron saint, with Archbishop Přibyl celebrating the pilgrimage Mass for the first time. Relics of Wenceslas were brought from Prague for the observances, and a silver bust containing a bone fragment was used in place of the saint’s skull, which remained in the basilica for veneration.

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Nicole Hardy Using the silver bust instead of the skull keeps the tradition intact.

Model Presley Gerber Dies at 27 in Los Angeles — Sep 21, 2026Presley Gerber, 27-year-old model and son of Cindy Crawford, died Sept. 20, 2026 at a rehab facility; autopsy pending and cause undetermined.

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Presley Gerber Autopsy Complete, Death Probe Continues — Sep 22, 2026Presley Gerber’s remains have been released after an autopsy, but authorities have deferred determining his cause and manner of death pending further testing; police are investigating a suspected overdose and have reported no indication of foul play. Reports citing unnamed sources say Gerber may have been prescribed ketamine despite addiction concerns, but authorities have not disclosed what substances were involved, and no connection to his death has been established.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

New Details Emerge After Presley Gerber Dies at 27 in California — Sep 23, 2026Presley Gerber died at age 27 just one day after entering a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, as authorities continue investigating what happened. According to F… — by Andrew Powell

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Red Sox Remove Interim Tag From Chad Tracy, Extend Craig Breslow — Sep 22, 2026The Boston Red Sox named Chad Tracy their full-time manager on a three-year contract through 2029 with a club option for 2030, after he steered a dramatic midseason turnaround from a 10-17 start. The club also exercised chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s contract options for 2029 and 2030, ensuring continuity at the top alongside Tracy for the coming seasons.

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Priya Raman Glad they locked in Tracy after that midseason run, and keeping Breslow adds some needed front office stability.

Panettiere Memorial to Exclude Mother and Ex-Boyfriend — Sep 18, 2026Hayden Panettiere’s Sept. 19 Malibu memorial expects about 150 guests; reports say mother Lesley Vogel and boyfriend Brian Hickerson are not invited.

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Duck Dynasty’s Bella Robertson Welcomes First Child — Sep 20, 2026Bella Robertson Mayo and her husband Jacob Mayo welcomed their first child, a girl named Merritt Presley Mayo, described as a rainbow baby weighing 6 lb 8 oz. The couple has previously discussed fertility struggles publicly, sharing their journey on family podcasts and interviews.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Harry Kane Sets Bundesliga 100-Goal Record — Sep 18, 2026Harry Kane reached 100 Bundesliga goals in a record 98 appearances, then 101, in Bayern's 7-0 win over Union Berlin on September 18, 2026.

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Dana Whitfield It's impressive how Kane has taken to German football without losing his edge. This record underlines his value beyond just the Premier League.

Auto Industry Urges Trump: Keep Chinese Carmakers Out — Sep 17, 2026Six auto trade groups, including Tesla and 17,000 dealers, urged Trump to keep Chinese carmaker curbs after he said U.S. plants hiring Americans would be OK.