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How to start a daily quiet timeLifestyle — 2dFor anyone who needs a calm daily anchor and finishes the day with a clearer head.

Dana Whitfield Keeping it to ten minutes without distractions has been the key to sticking with it daily.

How to tie a necktie — 2dFor anyone heading to work or an event who wants a clean four-in-hand knot that sits straight and holds all day.

Dana Whitfield The instructions skipped some of the bulkier knots which is fine since I only need something simple for work.

Eagles-Bears Matchup Set Amid Chicago QB Uncertainty — 22hThe Bears head into their matchup with Philadelphia after a 9-3 loss and without quarterback Caleb Williams, leaving their offense facing another difficult test. The Eagles have allowed few passing yards, but their secondary has struggled to produce turnovers and their safeties have missed tackles, giving Chicago an area to target.

Chris Dalton Bears without Williams are in for a grind, but if their backs can make the Eagles safeties miss more, it could stay closer than expected.

LAFC fires Dos Santos after 1-4-5 run — 1dLAFC parted ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos on Sept. 27, 2026 after a 1-4-5 MLS run since Aug. 1, sitting sixth in the West with 41 points.

Priya Raman Sixth place should have bought Dos Santos more time. Firing him now risks more instability before they find a real replacement.

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.

Rare VW W10 BMW M5 heads to auction — 4dA rare E39 BMW M5 prototype commissioned by Volkswagen chief Ferdinand Piëch pairs the sedan with a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter W10 engine, producing more power than the standard V8 and retaining a six-speed manual. The experimental car, part of Volkswagen’s narrow-angle-engine development that led toward the Bugatti Veyron’s W16, is heading to auction in Belgium with an estimate of €250,000 to €350,000.

Mbappé Limps Off With Apparent Knee Injury — 3dMbappé hyperextended his left knee scoring France's 54th-minute winner against Turkey, left the match, and headed back to Real Madrid with an MRI still pending.

Elena Vasquez Hope the knee isn't serious, Mbappe looked sharp until that moment.

Parma and Carlos Cuesta part ways after difficult Serie A start — 1dParma have parted ways with head coach Carlos Cuesta after internal discussions concluded they disagreed on the club’s sporting direction. The change comes after a poor opening to the Serie A season, and the club’s technical staff will lead training while Parma considers a replacement.

Dana Whitfield Parma's quick split with Cuesta shows they value results over patience in a tough league.

China keeps ownership as loaned pandas head to Atlanta — 2dXi announces two giant pandas for Zoo Atlanta within days under a 10-year lease. Beijing retains title, a fact the 1972 crowds never faced and visitors still rarely see.

Maya Lindstrom It's good Atlanta gets the pandas, but China holding title the whole time shows it's still their property.

Coca-Cola names Monster executive to lead North America operations — 3dMonster Americas CEO Rob Gehring, 59, becomes Coca-Cola North America president Dec. 1, 2026, succeeding interim head John Murphy.

Chris Dalton They should have picked someone already inside Coca-Cola instead of going outside for the North America role.

Reports: Kuzmenko’s Father Killed in Siberia Bear Attack — 5dAlexander Kuzmenko, 62, father of Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko, died after a bear bit him on the head on a Siberia fishing trip on Sept. 23, 2026.

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PhonePe plans rural push with 50 lakh devices — 5dPhonePe plans to deploy over 50 lakh payment devices and hire more than 20,000 sales staff in 12 months, with about half the devices headed to rural India.

Maya Lindstrom Half the devices going rural makes sense but internet reliability in many towns could still hold back adoption for years.

US Airlines Seek Halt to More China Flights Over Russia Routes — 4dAirlines for America head Chris Sununu urged Trump officials to deny Air China’s bid for more flights, citing the cost of routing around Russia while Chinese carriers can use that airspace.

Maya Lindstrom US carriers shouldn't have to compete at a disadvantage when Chinese planes get to use Russian airspace for cheaper routes.

Spain Extends De la Fuente Contract Through 2032 — Sep 21, 2026Spain extends World Cup winner Luis de la Fuente through 2032, the longest head-coach tenure the national team has ever agreed.

Maya Lindstrom Eight years feels like a big commitment, but he deserves it for delivering that title and building a solid squad.

Liverpool Names Julian Ward Sporting Director — 3dLiverpool has brought Julian Ward back as sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes after serving as Fenway Sports Group’s technical director; Ward is expected to lead recruitment and support head coach Andoni Iraola. His experience at the club is viewed as a source of continuity amid repeated leadership changes, though some observers have questioned the recent transfer record and say the club’s recruitment needs to better align with the manager’s plans.

Would you get phished?Quizie — QuizFifteen workplace scam scenarios. Most people are more confident than correct — the rank says which one you are.

US Home Moves Hit Record Low in 2024Business — 6dOnly about 11% of Americans moved in 2024, a record low as high home prices and interest rates discourage relocation; those who do move are disproportionately heading to Texas, Florida and other Southern states. The slowdown may also keep people from pursuing more affordable housing or career opportunities elsewhere.

Utah State’s Taggart Taken to Hospital After Injury — Sep 19, 2026Utah State captain Harrison Taggart was taken by ambulance to University of Utah Hospital after his head hit a runner's knee in a 33-0 loss to Utah.

Nicole Hardy Captain or not, any player leaving on an ambulance after a head shot needs full recovery time before returning.

Kroger Ends Red Bull Sales Nationwide While Scaling Back Boar’s Head at Some Stores — Sep 16, 2026Kroger has pulled Red Bull from shelves nationwide and has reduced Boar's Head deli products as grocery prices rise and supplier negotiations intensify. CEO Greg Foran has pledged to push back on inflation-driven price increases and to lean into value offerings to keep prices down for shoppers.

Alaska Airlines Expects FAA to Certify 737 MAX 10 by September 2026 — 4dAlaska Airlines expects the FAA to certify Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 by the end of September 2026 and plans to take its first delivery in spring 2027, with passenger service targeted for April to mid-May. The launch depends on regulatory approval and additional Alaska-specific certification for the pilots’ head-up display, following years of delays.

Syracuse Coach Brown Flagged During 27-13 Pitt Loss — Sep 18, 2026Fran Brown was flagged after moving his head at a referee as if to make him flinch and saying officials were 'effing cheating' in Syracuse's 27-13 loss to Pitt.

Mets’ Jared Young Hospitalized After Collision — Sep 18, 2026Jared Young gave a thumbs-up in a neck brace as he was carted off after Nolan McLean's knee struck his head; the Mets said he has feeling in his extremities and was taken to a hospital.

Priya Raman McLean must feel awful about the mixup. Teams need better signals to stop these avoidable hits.

Amnesty Accuses Equatorial Guinea of Abusing U.S. Deportees — Sep 18, 2026Amnesty on Sept. 18 sought release of U.S. deportees Soliman and Birhane after Equatorial Guinea police bagged their heads and beat them Sept. 11; nearly 30 remain detained.

Sam Okafor Holding Samson Birhane in overcrowded cells with bags over his head is wrong and they both need to be released immediately.

Israeli President Pardons Soldier in Palestinian Killing — Sep 19, 2026Herzog pardoned Elor Azaria on Sept. 19, 2026, clearing the record for the 2016 Hebron head-shot killing of wounded Palestinian Abdel Fattah al-Sharif; the IDF chief had opposed it over lack of remorse.

Jared Kim This pardon overlooks how the soldier shot a wounded Palestinian without justification and weakens military discipline overall.

The NFL’s Global Expansion Heads to Australia. No One Is Quite Sure When to Show Up. — Sep 9, 2026

Dana Whitfield Australia already has plenty of football codes so the NFL will need reliable scheduling to build any real following.