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Michael J. Fox Accepts Humanitarian Award to Emmys Standing Ovation — 19hMichael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Emmys to a standing ovation, saying he once hid his Parkinson's diagnosis fearing audiences would stop laughing.

Maya Lindstrom Michael J Fox hiding his Parkinson's to keep audiences laughing shows real dedication to his craft.

Haiden Deegan Sweeps Columbus for First 450 Win — 3dHaiden Deegan earned his first-ever 450-class win and swept Round 1 of the 2026 SuperMotocross Playoffs in Columbus, overcoming mud and weather delays that affected qualifying. Prado took the red plate by two points as the championship battle tightens, with Roczen and Webb closing strong and Hunter Lawrence crashing early to leave the standings in flux.

Jared Kim Deegan finally breaking through for that first 450 win in tough mud conditions looks like a real turning point for him this year.

Jonathan Alder Girls Soccer Routs Kenton Ridge 10-0 — 4dTwo women's soccer matches highlighted dominant performances: Texas Tech's boxscore shows multiple goals from Kaitlyn Giametta and others in a win over Kent State, while Jonathan Alder's Kennedy McGrath propelled a 10-0 rout of Kenton Ridge to top the Kenton Trail Division standings.

Derek Foss Kennedy McGrath clearly carried the team in that 10-0 blowout over Kenton Ridge.

Houston Dash fires coach Gautrat and technical director Kilgore, names interim — 2dThe Houston Dash fired head coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore, with Jaime Frias named interim head coach for the remainder of the season as the team conducts a search for its next leader. The changes come amid a slump near the bottom of the NWSL standings, six games left in the season, and reiterated commitments from club president Angela Hucles Mangano about pursuing long-term ambitions.

Priya Raman Interim coach Frias has a tough job ahead stabilizing the squad while the front office looks for new leadership.

Xi Urges BRICS Role in Middle East Peace — 3dAt the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Xi Jinping urged BRICS to play a pioneering and responsible role in maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East and Gulf region, stressing that the war there harms regional people and does not serve the international community. He also called on BRICS members to stand on the right side of history and collaborate with China to achieve constructive peace in the area.

Tom Gallagher BRICS nations have little leverage in the Gulf compared to the US or EU, so this push feels mostly symbolic.

Earthquakes, Dynamo Set for Western Conference Clash — 4dThe San Jose Earthquakes host the Houston Dynamo in a Western Conference clash as both teams push for momentum after tight recent results, with San Jose showing improved form following a rough stretch and Houston aiming to rebound from uneven results. The teams drew 0-0 in their last meeting, and the matchup remains key in the standings as they jockey for position in the West.

Derek Foss These two always play cagey matches and another low scoring draw would not surprise me at all.

No. 1 Montana State defeats FBS Nevada 20-7 — 3dMontana 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.

Dear Abby Advises Struggling Double DreamerLifestyle — 3dDear Abby columns feature a 'Soda Stand Dreamer' juggling parenting, work, and ambitions to write a book or start a small business, with pragmatic guidance to pick one dream and commit time or gain related skills, while also addressing privacy boundaries in a blended-family finances debate about child support. The articles collectively note the column’s long-running authorship by Jeanne Phillips, highlighting its role in offering advice and shaping perspectives on everyday challenges.

Jared Kim Learning skills tied to your dream before quitting your job makes more sense than jumping straight into a soda stand with little kids at home.

Griezmann Powers Orlando City Past Toronto, 3-0 — 5dAntoine Griezmann continued his hot form for Orlando City, scoring in a 3-0 win over Toronto FC as the club extended its unbeaten run and move up the Eastern Conference standings. Rookie Harvey Sarajian contributed his first MLS goal and an assist, with Iván Angulo adding a late strike, and Griezmann’s pace of goals was further highlighted by a brace in a separate match against Atlanta, underscoring his scoring tear for Orlando this season.

Trump Gave Three Aides $45,000 Holiday Gifts — 6dWhite House disclosures show President Trump gave three aides—Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris—$45,000 each for the holidays, and $20,000 to Walt Nauta, with the total gifts labeled as a holiday bonus not tied to official duties. While the White House cites a long-standing personal gift practice, ethics experts question legality, noting potential salary supplementation and other concerns surrounding these payments.

Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy, breaks decades-old record — Sep 7, 2026Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy for The Bear's Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, setting the record for the longest gap between acting Emmys and drawing a standing ovation from peers. The award follows the murder of Reiner and his wife Michele, with their son Nick charged, and tributes ranged from The Bear finale homage to widespread industry remembrances.

Stand With Crypto endorses 32 House candidates — Aug 24, 2026Stand With Crypto, a Coinbase-backed advocacy group, has endorsed 32 House candidates for the 2026 midterms, signaling a broad industry push to shape crypto policy across parties as it aims to influence Senate picks later. The group also rolled out a refreshed Voter Hub to show voters where candidates stand on crypto issues and uses support for the CLARITY Act as a litmus test for endorsement decisions.

Lynx Sign Aari McDonald, Waive Eliška Joklová — Sep 7, 2026The Minnesota Lynx signed guard Aari McDonald and waived Eliška Joklová as they bolster depth ahead of the playoffs, marking McDonald’s return to the WNBA after a 2025 season with Indiana and recent injury setbacks. A 2021 No. 3 overall pick who helped Arizona reach its first Final Four and national title game, McDonald joins a Lynx team that sits atop the standings at 31-9 and is preparing for a late-season push.

CDC Plans $50 Million 9/11 Youth Health Study — 5dThe United States is moving to study long-term health effects on children, teens, young adults, and those in utero from 9/11 through the World Trade Center Youth Research Cohort, overseen by the CDC and the World Trade Center Health Program with about $50 million in funding and a planned kickoff as participation grows, potentially starting July 1, 2027. Congress directed this effort in 2022 to fill long-standing gaps in tracking outcomes for younger Yorkers, with recruitment challenges and a design that compares exposed individuals under 21 or in utero to similarly aged unexposed peers living in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Derek Foss million seems reasonable if it finally fills the gaps in data for that younger group.

Hadjar Regains Monaco Podium, Gasly Demoted — Sep 4, 2026The FIA Court of Appeal reinstated Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalties, dropping him from third to seventh and restoring Isack Hadjar to third, after reversing earlier overturns amid a timekeeping dispute. The ruling reshapes the final Monaco results and tightens Alpine’s challenge to Racing Bulls in the constructors’ standings ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend.

Tom Gallagher Rough for Gasly, that constructors gap with Alpine just got a lot tighter for Racing Bulls now.

Liam and Noel Gallagher share emotional reunion at Oasis film premiere — Sep 6, 2026Liam and Noel Gallagher's Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger dominates festival chatter as Venice hosts an eight-minute standing ovation and a public show of unity, while London’s premiere underscored a renewed familial bond with their children in attendance and a message of reconciliation after years of estrangement. The documentary traces the Oasis Live ’25 reunion, rehearsals, and performances, signaling a revived era for the band despite speculations about future projects.

Volvo Wheel Loader and Classic Wagons Appear in Listings — 4dVolvo’s current lineup and collectors’ market highlight a mix of practicality and performance: the L150H wheel loader under the H-series is designed for durable, productive material handling in demanding sites, while the 2025 V90 Cross Country offers a high-end, car-like wagon with mild-hybrid power and rugged styling for those seeking wagon versatility over SUVs; the 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R, though rare and heavily modified to a manual, remains highly sought after with ongoing strong valuation and detailed maintenance history. In older Volvo lore, the 960 estate stands out for its large size, robust straight-six engine, rear-wheel drive, and ongoing considerations of running costs in today’s market.

Elena Vasquez The 850 T-5R values holding up even modified tells me the right examples are still worth chasing.

Iranian footballers granted asylum after anthem protest at Asian Cup — Sep 7, 2026Iranian women’s national team players Atefeh Ramazani-Sadegh and Fatemeh Pasandideh confirmed in interviews that their refusal to sing Iran’s anthem during the Women’s Asian Cup was a deliberate protest against Tehran and a stand with protesters at home, a move that exposed them to personal risk. The episode sparked international debate, with Iran labeling them traitors and Australia granting asylum to several teammates while others later returned home, highlighting the ongoing tension between athletes, state power and political protests.

Sam Okafor Sport keeps colliding with politics in these situations. These women risked everything for a gesture most of us will never have to make.

Trump Asks Congress To Stand If Their Duty Is To American Citizens: Guess Who Didn’t Stand? — Feb 25, 2026Democrats remained seated on Tuesday when President Donald Trump gave them to chance to stand in solidarity with U.S. citizens over illegal immigrants. Trump asked all members of Congress who agree with the statement…

Lahaina Home Stands Untouched Amid Wildfire Destruction in MauiReporting — Aug 22, 2023Among the devastation left behind by the Maui wildfires, a single Lahaina home stands untouched. Images display the house with the red roof on Front Street still standing in good condition, surrounded by remnants of…

Markel Partners With Midwest on California Workers’ Comp — Sep 4, 2026Markel is partnering with Midwest General Insurance Agency, an Acrisure subsidiary, to expand its small-business workers’ compensation offerings in California by leveraging Midwest’s data-driven risk selection, regulatory navigation, and scalable MGA operations. The collaboration aims to grow Markel’s California presence while maintaining profitability through disciplined underwriting and long-standing MGA expertise in the market.

Janssen's First Timbers Hat Trick Seals 5-4 Win — Sep 6, 2026Vincent Janssen scored a hat trick in his first Portland Timbers start to lift Portland to a 5-4 win over Minnesota United, making him the club’s first MLS hat-trick scorer and one of MLS history’s rare first-start treble players. Portland built an early 3-0 lead, Minnesota rallied to equalize, and late goals by Kristoffer Velde and Tomás Chancalay sealed the victory, keeping the Timbers in contention in the standings.

Dana Whitfield Chancalay and Velde coming up clutch late shows this team has more than one guy who can win a game for them.

After Being Called a ‘RINO,’ Graham Stands by Position on Trump Suggesting Pardons for Jan. 6 RiotersReporting — Feb 2, 2022Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is standing by his position on former President Donald Trump’s suggestion that he would consider pardoning January 6 rioters. Graham said in a statement , “I stand with the police officers…

After Thief Steals Tip Jar from Twins' Lemonade Stand, Kind Police Officer Turns It All AroundReporting — Aug 7, 2021One woman’s selfish actions have been used for good after a community banded together over a lemonade stand and a noble cause. Twins Katelyn and Elias Smidt, 9, were excited to start their lemonade stand in Ames, Iowa…

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