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Isak's quick double lifts Liverpool past Ipswich, easing title worries — Sep 4, 2026Liverpool’s Alexander Isak produced a rapid brace to spark a 2-0 win at Ipswich, delivering on the club’s early promise under new boss Andoni Iraola and giving him his first league triumph; new signing Bradley Barcola also debuted, adding to a forward lineup designed to justify the club’s high summer expenditure. Iraola hailed Isak’s numbers and influence, stressing that his focus will be on overall contributions to the team as Isak continues to find form after a difficult previous season.

Marcus Bell Isak's second goal was pure instinct, great movement to lose his marker. Ipswich just couldn't cope with that pace.

Russell Takes Azerbaijan GP Pole — 5dGeorge Russell topped Azerbaijan Grand Prix practice, with Max Verstappen second, while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli retired after a suspected hydraulic failure. McLaren’s major upgrade debut was disrupted by car issues, and brake problems also affected other drivers, including Carlos Sainz and Isack Hadjar.

FaithTap shares Isaiah 40:31 on renewing strength through hope in the Lord — 13hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10, New International Versio — 13hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

Russell Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix After Tense Finish — 4dGeorge Russell won the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. In Formula 2, Alex Dunne won the first feature race, while Rafael Câmara took the second, with Nikola Tsolov and Dunne rounding out its podium.

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.

Senate Hearing Probes Flock Camera Surveillance Concerns — 5dCEOs skipped a Sept. 23 Senate surveillance hearing. Lindsey Isaacs said a Flock flag led to "13 days in jail for a crash I had nothing to do with."

Rachel Meyers It's wrong that Flock's system can flag innocent people and land them in jail for weeks without real cause. The CEOs dodging the hearing only makes it worse.

Sky beat Tempo 97-85, snap five-game skid — Sep 22, 2026Chicago Sky beat the Toronto Tempo 97-85 to snap a five-game skid, with Sydney Taylor and Gabriela Jaquez each scoring 18 and Kamilla Cardoso adding 17 as Chicago shot 53% from the field. Isabelle Harrison poured in 21 for Toronto as the Tempo extended their road woes and the Sky used an 18-2 third-quarter run to pull away.

Hadjar Returns for Red Bull at Azerbaijan GP — Sep 21, 2026Red Bull confirms Isack Hadjar is cleared to return for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after recovering from a wrist injury, rejoining Max Verstappen at the Baku City Circuit. Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls after substituting for three races, while Yuki Tsunoda resumes his reserve role, and the team thanks Lawson for his contributions during Hadjar's absence.

Jared Kim Tsunoda returning to reserve feels like the right call but it leaves him waiting longer for a proper shot.

Liverpool Extend Unbeaten Start, Beat Bournemouth 1-0 — Sep 19, 2026Alexander Isak's 57th-minute strike earned Liverpool a 1-0 win at Bournemouth, keeping them unbeaten early in the season. The game also saw Andoni Iraola make his first return to Bournemouth since leaving, with both sides reflecting on recent form and tactical adjustments.

Rachel Meyers Iraola's old team showed why they are struggling, unable to test Liverpool enough.

Punt-Return Touchdowns Mark College Football OpenersSports — Sep 4, 2026Iowa’s Evan James delivered a 77-yard punt return for a touchdown in the season opener, highlighting his transition from Furman as the Hawkeyes opened strong. Oklahoma’s Isaiah Sategna added an 87-yard punt return for the Sooners, the team’s first punt-return TD since 2023, while Minnesota’s Javon Tracy set a program record with two punt-return touchdowns in the season opener against Eastern Illinois.

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.

Physical Books vs E-ReadersYourlist — VS BattlePaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.

Charles Spurgeon Trusts ChristGood News — FROM 1850Teenage Spurgeon hears sermon on Isaiah and believes.

Oklahoma routs UTEP 51-0, sets up matchup with No. 16 Michigan — Sep 4, 2026Oklahoma pummeled UTEP 51-0 in a dominant season opener, with John Mateer throwing three touchdown passes and Isaiah Sategna returning an 88-yard punt for a score as the Sooners rolled to a 401-186 advantage. The win also featured Parker Livingstone's clearance to play, adding another potential weapon for Mateer ahead of the big showdown with Michigan.

Priya Raman Mateer looked sharp tonight, three TD passes is a great way to open the season. Michigan's defense is gonna be a real test though.

Bangkok Declares Flood Disaster Across 50 Districts — 3dBangkok declared all 50 districts disaster areas after nearly 300 mm of rain. Vendor Somkid Pheuk-ngam said waist-deep water was worse than the 2011 flood that killed more than 500.

Maya Lindstrom Residents near the canals should listen and move their cars now while they still can with more rain on the way.

Pope Leo Urges Diplomacy in Middle East Conflicts During France Visit — 4dPope Leo XIV urged leaders in France not to accept war as inevitable, calling for diplomacy to address suffering in the Middle East and for nuclear disarmament, while warning that reliance on nuclear weapons fuels an arms race. He also cautioned that artificial intelligence and technology must be guided by ethical judgment and respect for human dignity.

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

Jack Smith Faces Senate Panel on Trump Probes Amid Partisan Clash — 17hJack Smith is sole witness at a Sept. 29 Senate hearing as lawmakers whose phone records his Trump probes collected prepare to question him.

Rachel Meyers A lone witness at the panel means we might not get a full picture of the partisan clashes involved.

Zach Ertz wipes away tears with family on Eagles return at Soldier Field — 8hZach Ertz wiped away tears embracing wife Julie, their young son, and mother Lisa during pregame warmups before the Eagles-Bears game at Soldier Field on September 28, 2026.

AmEx reaches 190 million merchants, doubles overseas footprint — 1dAmerican Express says its cards are now accepted at more than 190 million merchant locations worldwide, with acceptance outside the U.S. more than doubling in four years. The company is targeting travel destinations, major-event cities and spending categories such as restaurants to narrow its acceptance gap with Visa and Mastercard and encourage more card use.

Maya Lindstrom They are targeting the right spots like restaurants and events but still lag behind Visa and Mastercard in too many places.

US revokes visas for Latin American officials — 1dThe U.S. revoked or restricted visas for 27 officials and relatives from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, including Bolivia's attorney general accused of taking bribes to aid drug traffickers.

Derek Foss Pushing out relatives of these officials too is a smart way to cut off any benefits they might get from dirty money.

AMD agrees to buy Fei-Fei Li's World Labs in $8.2B deal — 22hAMD agreed to buy Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for about $8.2 billion in stock; Li will join as chief scientist reporting to Lisa Su.

Nicole Hardy Li joining as chief scientist under Su could speed up their spatial computing work if the teams integrate well.

Vice President Vance Addresses H-1B Visa Reforms to Prioritize U.S. Economy — 1dThis 83-second clip shows Vice President JD Vance addressing the Trump Administration's H-1B visa reforms. The video features his remarks on prioritizing the American economy and is spreading from the official account @VP

Senate Set for College Sports Overhaul Vote — 3dThe Senate is expected to vote on bipartisan legislation governing college athletes’ pay, eligibility and transfers before lawmakers leave Washington until after Election Day. President Donald Trump plans campaign rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama as some Republicans in competitive races distance themselves from him over the unpopular Iran war.

South Africa Open to US Talks Despite Curbs — 3dSouth Africa remains open to talks with the United States despite new visa restrictions, with Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola saying Pretoria wants to avoid retaliation and preserve an important economic relationship. The discussions had included mining investment and Black ownership and employment rules, amid wider disputes over land reform, racial-equity policies and South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Missing Florida Woman Found Dead in Alabama — 2dLinda May Krieger, 67, disappeared from an Andalusia, Alabama, RV park and was later found dead about 300 yards from her campsite. Authorities are investigating her death, and an autopsy is pending.

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