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Serbia Opens Israeli Combat Drone Factory — Sep 17, 2026“Our plans are huge,” Vučić said after opening the Elbit-majority drone plant, predicting at least three more factories across Serbia with Israeli partners.

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Tom Gallagher Vučić's push for three more plants shows big ambitions, yet foreign majority ownership might limit local control long term.

Jayden Daniels Ruled Out With Elbow Injury Against Cowboys — Sep 20, 2026Jayden Daniels was carted off with an aircast and ruled out after a left-elbow injury on 4th-and-1 from the 1; Tom Brady said "Oh, s***" on the replay. Cowboys won 37-20.

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Elena Vasquez Without their quarterback the commanders will have a hard time finishing strong this year.

Mariota Ruled Out of London Game With Knee Injury — 6dThe Commanders ruled out Jayden Daniels, who is recovering from a dislocated left elbow, for their Week 4 game against the Colts in London and named Marcus Mariota the starter. Daniels had returned to limited practice and expressed hope he could play, but Washington said it would reassess his status for the following week.

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Colts Beat Commanders 30-13 in London — Sep 29, 2026Jayden Daniels, recovering from a dislocated left elbow, is practicing in a brace and says he is taking the possibility of starting against Indianapolis day by day; coach Dan Quinn expects to decide Friday. While Daniels says he is prepared to play, one view is that Washington should stick with Marcus Mariota after his winning performance rather than rush its quarterback back.

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Panthers guard Damien Lewis expected to miss weeks — Sep 29, 2026Panthers starting left guard Damien Lewis suffered a UCL tear in his elbow during the loss to Cleveland and is expected to miss a few weeks, including Sunday’s game against Detroit. Carolina’s Week 5 bye could limit his absence, with Corey Bullock expected to fill in while Lewis’s injury is evaluated.

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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.

UEFA hands Ethan Mbappé three-game Champions League ban — Sep 28, 2026Kylian Mbappé's 19-year-old brother Ethan got a three-match Champions League ban from UEFA for elbowing Real Betis defender Natan.

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Chris Dalton Lille will really miss him against Arsenal and Galatasaray, hope he learns from this suspension.

Braves Activate Suarez After Three-Month Injury Absence — Sep 23, 2026Robert Suárez was activated from the injured list and reinstated to the Braves' bullpen ahead of the postseason, returning after elbow inflammation and a brief rehab stint. In corresponding moves, Owen Murphy was optioned to clear a roster spot, as Atlanta aims to ramp up Suárez for high-leverage relief.

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Rachel Meyers Optioning Murphy to clear space feels like the right call but I hope they ease Suarez in carefully after so long out.

Reynolds Set for Clemson's Earliest Freshman QB Start — Sep 17, 2026Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has named freshman Tait Reynolds the starting quarterback, highlighting his “it” factor and making him the earliest freshman starter in more than 50 years. In the latest game, Reynolds went 20-of-33 for 200 yards with no touchdowns, aided by five field-goal drives in a 22-7 win after Vizzina left early with an elbow issue, underscoring ongoing offensive inefficiency.

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Clemson Names Freshman Reynolds Starting Quarterback — Sep 14, 2026Clemson’s Dabo Swinney has reinstated defensive lineman Vic Burley ahead of the ACC opener with North Carolina, hoping his return stabilizes a vulnerable run defense that has been hit by injuries. Concurrently, Swinney has pivoted to true freshman Tait Reynolds as the starting quarterback, with Reynolds slated to start against UNC after outperforming Christopher Vizzina, who is nursing an elbow injury, signaling a shift that Swinney says could be the long-term plan.

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Rangers Activate Jung, Eovaldi in 6-2 Win — Sep 12, 2026Texas Rangers activated Josh Jung from the injured list and Nathan Eovaldi from the 15-day IL as they push for a playoff run, with Jung sparking a 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks and Eovaldi working multi-inning relief after his elbow inflammation return. The team outlined Jung’s versatile role (DH or third base) and Eovaldi’s potential as an opener or long reliever as they navigate the stretch run.

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Nicole Hardy Eovaldi pitching multi innings in relief looks like a smart way to stretch their staff without overtaxing starters.

AfD Leader Links Arms Plant to Deportation Drive — Sep 11, 2026Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD’s likely leader in Saxony-Anhalt, floated allowing a weapons producer to operate in the state to fund his party’s planned deportation campaigns, linking arms production to internal security and national defence. The plan involves a potential Elbit Systems facility in Sangerhausen, though officials say it would not produce complete weapons and legal/political obstacles remain amid opposition from other parties.

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Maya Lindstrom Tying weapons production directly to deportation funding risks turning state policy into a profit-driven security scheme.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Josh Allen, Bills Seek End to Houston Hex — Sep 9, 2026Josh Allen’s visits to Houston have been painful for Buffalo, with a 0-4 record including a postseason loss and multiple sacks, and last season he was repeatedly harassed by a Texans defense led by Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. Buffalo opens the season in Houston as Allen, now a veteran leader, says he’ll do whatever it takes to win despite past elbow injuries and Houston’s track record against him.

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Militaries Advance AI-Guided Drone CapabilitiesTech — Sep 8, 2026Countries are rapidly integrating AI-guided autonomous drones and swarms into combat, with Elbit Systems unveiling FUSE to coordinate multiple UAVs and ground vehicles, and Ukraine’s MoD and Brave1 reporting large-scale AI-guided drone tests achieving high hit rates while stressing human oversight. Indigenous innovations, such as India’s Inno-Yodhha competition showcasing UAS and AI solutions, alongside emphasis on counter-UAS development and ethical guardrails, illustrate a broad, coordinated push across nations to advance autonomous military capabilities.

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US Carrier Strike Group Reaches Phuket After Middle East Operations — 2dUSS George H.W. Bush and destroyer USS Delbert D. Black arrived off Phuket on October 4 after Arabian Sea operations during the Iran conflict; the stay runs through October 9.

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Jared Kim These visits keep the US-Thailand military partnership practical and visible on both sides.

Five Films From Different Eras Make All-Time Greats Lists — 4dSeveral acclaimed films are receiving renewed attention in all-time rankings: Hell in the Pacific, E.T., School of Rock, Kramer vs. Kramer and Dead Poets Society. Their distinctions range from Spielberg naming E.T. his favorite of his own films to prominent critics’ and film organizations’ rankings for the other classics.

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Chris Dalton E.T. holds up as Spielberg's best because it captures childhood wonder without any modern effects crutches.

The Four-Letter Type TestQuizie — QuizThe classic sixteen-types test — twenty questions, four axes, your letters computed for real, and an AI portrait written for your exact mix.

Lena Dunham Welcomes First Child via Surrogate — Sep 23, 2026Lena Dunham and husband Luis Felber welcomed their first child, a daughter, via surrogate after Dunham’s fertility challenges. The couple, who married in 2021, also marked their fifth wedding anniversary, with Dunham sharing a loving tribute to Felber and reflecting on becoming a mother.

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Lena Dunham Welcomes Daughter Via Surrogate — Sep 16, 2026Lena Dunham and Luis Felber welcomed a daughter via surrogate 13 days past due; her first words were "I'm your mama."

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Priya Raman Those first words from Lena sound like a heartfelt start to motherhood after going the surrogate route.

The NFL Quarterbacks Who Found God in Defeat — Sep 9, 2026NFL quarterbacks Matt Hasselbeck, Kirk Cousins and Nick Foles describe how crushing losses prompted them to rely on faith rather than game outcomes.

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Rachel Meyers It's encouraging how these QBs leaned on faith after big losses rather than letting the scoreboard define their worth.

Dark Warning from 1616 Appears Again in Europe: 'If You See Me, Then Weep'Reporting — Aug 21, 2022They call them “hunger stones” — rocks inscribed with dire warnings from days past when droughts struck Europe. “If you see me, then weep,” read one with an inscription dating to 1616 that emerged along the Elbe River…

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Hollywood Legend Ann-Margaret, 84, Injured in Fall — Apr 11, 2026Hollywood legend Ann-Margret is not letting a broken elbow stop her. Ann-Margaret revealed she recently broke her elbow after an accident at home, Fox News reported. “I fell the other day and so now my right elbow is…

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Blue Jays' Addison Barger to undergo elbow surgery — Jul 24, 2026The Toronto Blue Jays’ Addison Barger will undergo season-ending elbow surgery, likely ending his 2026 season and potentially requiring a Tommy John procedure with about a nine-month rehab, though an internal brace could mean roughly six months. He has been on the 60-day injured list and finishes the year with limited at-bats as the team evaluates the next steps for his return.

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Actor Idris Elba Reveals He Tested Positive for CoronavirusReporting — Mar 16, 2020As the coronavirus spreads around the globe, more celebrities and high profile personalities have announced they have become infected. On Monday, actor Idris Elba announced in a video posted on Twitter that he had…

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Ohtani’s Injury Puts Dodgers’ Playoff Plans in Focus — Aug 31, 2026Shohei Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to knee inflammation and biceps discomfort, and his hitting has slumped as the Dodgers weigh whether to rest or possibly limit his mound work while leaning on him as a designated hitter. The Dodgers remain cautious, with manager Dave Roberts indicating ongoing evaluations and the potential for a shutdown or limited bullpen role if his progression stalls, as emphasizes by on-field scares including a knee tweak and a hit-by-pitch elbow incident but ultimately staying in the lineup.

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Jay-Z Celebrates 30-Year Career With Fugees Reunion — Sep 5, 2026Jay-Z’s London installment of the Jay-Z30 tour celebrated three decades of his career with a star-studded lineup, including Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Idris Elba and Giggs, and even a mini-Fugees reunion for hits like Ready or Not and Killing Me Softly. The show marked his first solo headline performance in the UK in over a decade and coincided with Beyoncé’s birthday celebrations during the tour’s anniversary run.

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Sam Okafor A mini Fugees reunion just to celebrate someone else's career is wild, London got a real treat that night.