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California Gate Firms Urge Full-System Checks Before Rainy Season — 6dGate repair advisories in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco urge property owners to assess the entire gate system—not just its motor—including hardware, movement, clearance, corrosion, drainage and safety equipment. Owners should note changes from a safe distance and arrange professional inspections before problems worsen or seasonal weather disrupts access.

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Bill Gates Warns AI Could Cause Billion Deaths — Sep 25, 2026Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence could contribute to catastrophes causing up to a billion deaths, including a future in which it wipes out humanity. He called for government safeguards to address the risks, including potential misuse by criminals.

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Gates Foundation Launches 60-Partner AI Language Coalition — Sep 21, 2026Gates Foundation launches 60-partner AI coalition to reach 3 billion people after warning models can mistranslate "water has broken" as "thrown away water."

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Maya Lindstrom Local language groups joining this should push back on any one foundation setting all the priorities for what gets fixed first.

Gates Says Vaccine Hesitancy Derails Measles Eradication — Sep 15, 2026Measles eradication is off Gates Foundation goals; Bill Gates calls rich-country vaccine hesitancy 'kind of tragic' as 100,000 children still die yearly.

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Marcus Bell Lower income countries avoiding the same hesitancy spike proves this is more about misinformation than any real lack of access.

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.

ISIS-K aide receives maximum 20-year term after Abbey Gate link deadlocked — Sep 17, 2026Mohammad Sharifullah got the maximum for material support to ISIS-K after a Virginia jury convicted him. Jurors deadlocked on whether Abbey Gate deaths resulted from the conspiracy.

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Priya Raman years is justified for backing ISIS-K, but the jury deadlock on Abbey Gate shows the evidence there just wasn't strong enough.

Bill Gates Calls AI 'Alien Intelligence,' Urges US-China Cooperation — Sep 15, 2026Gates calls AI “alien intelligence” and says governments are “way behind,” as his foundation commits $1B over two years and he urges US-China cooperation.

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Sam Okafor No country looks ready for the job losses AI will bring in agriculture and clinics so the warning about inequality feels realistic.

Newsom signs $7.5 billion research bondWorld — Sep 30, 2026A news roundup highlights varied stories, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a research bond measure after climbing the Golden Gate Bridge and a judge ruling that a former Olympic canoeist cannot be recharged over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Associated Press also presents a selection of recent images spanning a White House state dinner, the Asian Games, a renters’ protest in Madrid and a soccer match in Guatemala.

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ISIS-K Aide Gets 20 Years for Role in Kabul Airport Bombing — Sep 16, 2026Mohammad Sharifullah got 20 years for ISIS-K support tied to the 2021 Kabul Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. troops; the jury did not find him responsible for the deaths.

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Priya Raman Twenty years is fair for the support role, but the lack of direct responsibility for the deaths still leaves justice incomplete.

Anthropic Opens Bay Area Wet Lab for AI Biology Work — Sep 17, 2026Anthropic released Bloom and Petri as open-source tools for automated behavioral evaluations and auditing of frontier AI models, offering a structured, replicable framework for testing model behavior. Separately, it rolled out the Life Sciences Verification Program to gate access to Mythos 5.1 and other biology-focused models for vetted life-sciences researchers, with safeguards and two grant types (Standard Use and High-risk Use) and broader access planned.

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Weekend Sports Results Span High School, BoxingSports — Sep 12, 2026Local education and crime updates: A Brooke County principal faces new wiretap charges with bond set at $200,000, and the Brooke High School contract was terminated following the hearing, while a Steubenville senior housing project was halted after human remains were found. In sports, BYU aims to adapt after Sione Moa's absence, while UFC and boxing events reported notable knockouts and sizeable live gates.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

80-year-old Scottsdale man accused of shooting salesman who asked for water — Sep 14, 2026Prosecutors say 80-year-old Patrick McBride shot a door-to-door salesman in a gated north Scottsdale community after a confrontation over the man’s presence; the salesman, who had asked for water and was riding a Segway, was found with a back gunshot wound and remains unable to feel his legs. McBride has been arrested on aggravated assault causing serious physical injury and related charges as police describe an ongoing dispute about whether the salesman left the area before the shooting.

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Soap Opera Magazine Named 2026 Top News SiteEntertainment — Sep 9, 2026Soap Opera News reports returning and new cast across Beyond the Gates, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless for September 14–18, 2026, plus details on new writers and upcoming plot developments. Separately, industry coverage highlights Soap Opera Magazine’s No. 1 ranking among daytime outlets for 2026, a TrekMovie interview discusses Strange New Worlds’ soap-opera-style episode and why the format remains relevant, and a best/worst of the week piece surveys recent storylines and set changes.

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Logano Claims Gateway Pole, Widest Since 2017 — Sep 12, 2026Joey Logano captured the Busch Light Pole at Gateway with a 32.817-second lap, cruising to a 0.276-second margin over Kyle Larson as Chase drivers dominated the top of the field. The pole sets Logano up to maximize points in Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300, with several Chase contenders and notable start positions shaping the race field.

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Priya Raman Chase drivers locking down the top spots makes sense for the playoffs but I hope some of the other guys can still mix it up.

Atlanta Dream plans 2027 move to State Farm Arena — 2dThe Atlanta Dream will move all 25 home games to State Farm Arena in 2027 under a multiyear deal, leaving 3,500-seat Gateway Center after three straight sold-out seasons.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

TransNusa Plans Melbourne-Bali Flights as Sixth Carrier — Sep 15, 2026TransNusa will launch daily Melbourne–Bali flights from October 19, 2026, making it the sixth airline on the route and its second Australian gateway after Perth, while also introducing a Premium Plus service with 20 seats per flight and enhanced baggage allowances to attract budget-conscious travelers. The move intensifies competition on the Melbourne–Denpasar corridor as the airline expands its Australian network and taps into Bali’s ongoing popularity for Australian holidaymakers.

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Derek Foss More competition on the Melbourne Bali route should help keep fares reasonable for regular holidaymakers.

Kyle Larson Wins Playoff Race, Ends 51-Race Drought — Sep 13, 2026Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak by winning the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway in overtime after 18 cautions, moving to second in the Chase.

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Maya Lindstrom The caution-filled race mixed up the Chase standings so much that a few drivers are probably sweating their positions right now.

Roundabout and Alfie Still Reach New Listeners 50 Years Later — Sep 11, 2026Across decades, enduring songs connect moments to memories: Yes’s Roundabout from Fragile became a perennial gateway for new listeners, Cilla Black’s Alfie cross-pollinated UK and U.S. charts, and Celine Dion’s return performance highlighted the staying power of All by Myself despite health battles; Neil Diamond’s Sunday and Me marked a breakthrough in his songwriting with Jay and the Americans, while Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik reflects on how Tuesday preserves the meaning of 9/11. These pieces illustrate how songs outlive their original moments, shaping cultural memory and personal narratives for generations to come.

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Germany arrests former BND chief on espionage suspicions — 3dGermany arrested former BND chief August Hanning and a former aide on suspicion of espionage, as prosecutors investigate allegations that classified intelligence was obtained and passed on. Authorities have not publicly identified the country allegedly involved, and the claims remain under investigation.

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Chris Dalton They need to identify the foreign country involved soon or the investigation will look incomplete.

GBI investigates Valdosta officer’s courthouse deathWorld — 1dA Valdosta police officer was found dead outside the city’s municipal courthouse, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation. Police say the incident appears isolated and poses no threat to the community; municipal court was canceled for the day.

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Judge Hears Bid to Dismiss Lewiston Shooting LawsuitWorld — 23hA federal judge in Maine heard arguments over the government’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Lewiston shooting survivors and victims’ families, who say the Army failed to act on warnings about Robert Card’s mental health and access to firearms before he killed 18 people in 2023. The Justice Department argues the Army’s decisions were protected judgment calls; plaintiffs say the case should proceed so they can investigate whether required policies were ignored.

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Police investigate separate stabbings in New Haven, MenifeeWorld — 18hNew Haven police are investigating an armed robbery near Whalley Avenue in which two suspects reportedly used guns to take back a dirt bike and fled. In a separate case, a 21-year-old man was in stable condition after a stabbing on Norton Street, and police were investigating.

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NFL investigates official's exchange with Cardinals tight end McBride — 4dNFL is reviewing line judge Jeff Seeman appearing on camera to swear at Cardinals TE Trey McBride after a no-call in Arizona's 36-24 loss to the Giants.

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Derek Foss The NFL needs to make sure officials aren't losing their temper on the field like that.

Italy's Foreign Ministry Says Cyberattack on Website Mitigated by Security — 18hItaly's Farnesina said security systems fully mitigated an Oct. 8, 2026 website cyberattack with no service disruptions; NoName057(16) claimed it, unconfirmed by the ministry.

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