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Gaza Apartment Collapse Leaves Eight Dead, Dozens Missing — 3dA six-story Gaza City apartment collapsed overnight, killing at least eight including children; more than 60 were reported missing as crews dug by hand.

Archbishop withdraws award after imam’s 2007 bin Laden remarks surface — 1dDame Sarah Mullally handed a Pakistani cleric the Church of England’s interfaith prize on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Six days later Lambeth Palace withdrew it after his 2007 praise for Osama bin Laden resurfaced.

Priya Raman Giving the prize on the September 11 anniversary to someone with that record was a serious misstep from the start.

Obama Urges Democrats to Act on AI — 6dObama warned at a private fundraiser that AI in private hands could become dangerous and urged Jeffries to build a public AI framework if Democrats retake the House.

Elena Vasquez I agree AI should be a bigger issue for Democrats, especially with researchers warning about risks, but they need concrete plans not just talk.

Maryland hands UConn first Candle-era loss, 38-14 — Sep 12, 2026Maryland’s up-tempo offense overwhelmed UConn, driving four long scoring drives and handing the Huskies a 38-14 defeat as Malik Washington threw for 347 yards and extended an 18‑completion stretch, while Maryland’s defense limited UConn’s attack and kept Kalieb Osborne largely in check. UConn never reached Maryland’s red zone, and the Terrapins capitalized with multiple red-zone scores and a balanced attack.

Sam Okafor Washington's 347 yards and streak of completions made the difference in a balanced win.

Xiaomi 18 Fold Hands-On: An Attractive 'Mid-Size' Foldable With Powerful SpecsTech — Sep 8, 2026

House Passes Third Iran War-Powers Resolution — 3dThe U.S. House has for a third time passed a war powers resolution aimed at halting President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran, signaling bipartisan pressure ahead of the midterm elections even as the Senate’s path remains uncertain and Trump is expected to veto. The votes reflect continuing concern about the Iran conflict, with party lines shifting slightly as a handful of Republicans joined Democrats, and the cost of the war mounting as the political debate intensifies.

Nicole Hardy It's good Congress keeps voting to limit war with Iran, but the Senate needs to step up or this changes nothing.

Nelson Mandela Forgives His JailersGood News — FROM 1990Released prisoner extends hand to former oppressors

Angels Hand Mariners First Losing Season Since 2019 — 4dAngels pitcher Ryan Johnson delivered six strong innings to beat the Mariners 2-1, with Josh Lowe supplying the go-ahead homer as Johnson continued to stake his claim in the Angels’ rotation, boasting a 2.03 ERA over his last eight starts. Seattle’s playoff hopes dimmed as the loss marked another setback for a Mariners team that has struggled to support its pitching and remained in a tenuous position in the standings.

Derek Foss Mariners offense keeps letting their pitching down at the worst possible time this season.

No. 1 Montana State defeats FBS Nevada 20-7 — Sep 11, 2026Montana State defeated Nevada 20-7 at Mackay Stadium, extending its school-record 17-game win streak and handing the Wolf Pack a tough nonconference loss as an FBS opponent. The game was marked by MSU’s first-half takeaways and Nevada’s penalties, with defensive stands and key plays shaping the outcome amid the Choate reunion narrative.

Rachel Meyers Nevada's penalties kept killing drives and handed Montana State easy opportunities to pull ahead.

State Museum Shifts Programs to Harrisburg Library During Renovations — 5dWhile The State Museum of Pennsylvania remains closed for a major renovation through early 2029, it is extending access to its programs by partnering with the Dauphin County Library System to bring hands-on history, art, and science sessions to the George & Hettie Love Memorial Library for pre-K through second graders this fall. The 45-minute, noon sessions cover daily life in Revolutionary Pennsylvania, William Penn’s birthday celebrations, the Eastern wild turkey, and the Eastern hemlock, with pre-registration available for each program at 530 S. 29th Street in Harrisburg.

Video: Biden Coughs Into His Hand and Proceeds To Shake Hands With OfficialsReporting — Oct 26, 2021Before shaking hands with officials at an event this week, President Joe Biden coughed into his hand. Footage shows Biden coughing into his hand as he began walking off of the stage during an event in New Jersey on…

Sporting KC hands LAFC surprising 3-1 loss to open road trip — Sep 11, 2026Sporting Kansas City defeated LAFC 3-1 at Sporting Park, with André Luiz and Taylor Calheira scoring to stun the road-weary visitors as they built a commanding first-half lead. LAFC, boosted by Son Heung-min, head into a demanding road stretch to rebound from the defeat amid mounting pressure on their form.

9/11 Reshapes Lives Across New YorkWorld — Sep 8, 2026Twenty-five years after 9/11, first‑hand accounts span celebrities with near‑misses to fashion journalists and journalism students who were covering New York events when the towers were attacked, highlighting how the day intersected with media, culture, and personal lives. Together, these narratives illuminate chaos, resilience, and the lasting memory of a defining moment across diverse communities.

Dodgers Call Up Josue De Paula for Ohtani — Sep 10, 2026Dodgers 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.

Copart Agrees to Acquire ACV for $1.9 Billion — Sep 10, 2026Copart has agreed to acquire ACV Auctions for about $1.9 billion in cash at $10.50 per ACV share, a roughly 45% premium, with a back-end merger expected to close by year-end 2026 and funded from Copart’s cash on hand. The deal expands Copart’s platform into dealer-to-dealer wholesale and enhances its data and AI capabilities, though investors weigh potential integration risks and the impact on cash reserves, while analysts see potential earnings accretion in the long term.

Priya Raman Using cash reserves for this leaves less room if another opportunity comes up or markets turn.

Senior Aide To Trump Argues No President ‘Has Been Dealt a Better Hand’ Than BidenReporting — Jul 9, 2021Stephen Miller, a senior aide to former President Donald Trump , claims President Joe Biden has been dealt a “better hand” than any president in history. “No president in history has been dealt a better hand on day one…

Corrie ten Boom Forgives Her GuardGood News — FROM 1947The watchmaker's daughter who hid Jews and survived Ravensbrück met one of her former guards — and found the strength to take his hand.

The Man Who Led Pearl Harbor Finds PeaceGood News — FROM 1949'Tora! Tora! Tora!' was his signal. Eight years later, the commander of the Pearl Harbor attack was handing out gospel tracts in Japan.

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.

FIFA Gives Two Former Chiefs Lifetime Bans — Sep 11, 2026FIFA handed life bans to Bassam Adeel Jaleel, the former Maldives federation president, for misusing COVID-19 relief funds and fined him one million Swiss francs, with Maldives’ former finance chief Mohamed Ageel also banned for 10 years and fined 100,000 Swiss francs. The sanctions extended to Montserrat’s Vincent Cassell, also awarded a life ban and a one-million Swiss franc fine, while his former secretary Tandica Hughes received a 15-year ban and a 150,000 Swiss franc fine for improper transactions.

Marcus Bell Banning the finance chief for 10 years alongside the others shows they're going after the whole group involved.

Thousands Take Part in ‘Hands Off’ Protests — Apr 7, 2025Thousands of Americans took to the streets Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his policies. The “Hands Off” protests were organized by Democratic activists to show discontent over Trump’s policies, including…

TODD ZYWICKI: Open Banking Key To Affordability — Feb 9, 2026America’s financial system has always thrived when innovation, competition, and consumer empowerment work hand in hand. And when America’s financial system thrives, so too do Americans—from business owners to factory…

JD FOSTER: Five Essential Lessons From Shutdown — Nov 14, 2025Many lessons appear from the longest government shutdown on record, some obvious, some subtle. The most obvious is that the party with the strongest hand always wins unless the hand is badly misplayed. Republicans had…

Actor Superglues His Hand to Counter at StarbucksReporting — May 11, 2022Actor James Cromwell superglued his hand to a counter at Starbucks for a protest. CNN noted the Tuesday protest was coordinated with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The outlet mentioned Cromwell’s…