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France-Switzerland Lake Dries Amid Record Heat — 1dRecord heat, below-average rainfall and underground fissures have left the France-Switzerland border lake Lac des Brenets almost dry, stopping its waterfall and damaging tourism. Locals fear the lake’s recurring droughts may worsen, while the remaining water is crowded with fish.

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Rachel Meyers The fish packed into that shrinking water must be under real stress with no flow left.

Great Lakes Cruise Traffic Expected to Rise 5%Travel — 4dSmall-ship cruising offers varied ways to explore beyond traditional megaships, from Norway’s fjords and France’s canals to the Great Lakes, with intimate excursions and access to smaller ports. Great Lakes voyages are drawing more travelers, combining expansive lake scenery with convenient stops at cities and destinations such as Mackinac Island and Niagara Falls.

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Real Salt Lake ends skid, beats Revolution 3-0 — Sep 27, 2026Aiden Hezarkhani scored in the second minute and Sergi Solans added two goals as Real Salt Lake beat New England 3-0 to snap a club-record 13-match winless streak.

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Elena Vasquez Solans scoring twice made all the difference in getting Salt Lake back on track.

Lake Tanganyika Capsizing Kills at Least 41 — Sep 24, 2026At least 41 people died and 49 were rescued after a passenger-and-cargo boat traveling from Kigoma, Tanzania, to Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo, capsized near Mapera on Lake Tanganyika. Search operations continued for missing passengers, and the cause of the sinking had not been established.

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Man drowns saving sister in Lake Norman — Sep 21, 2026Without a life jacket, Dorian Jackson, 21, went under on Lake Norman trying to pull his sister onto his kayak; neighbors got her to shore. Body recovered ~18 hours later.

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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.

Cipher Extends Texas Lease to 20 Years, $9B — Sep 25, 2026Cipher extended its Barber Lake data center lease in Texas to 20 years, lifting total contracted revenue from $3.8 billion to over $9 billion.

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Elena Vasquez Jumping from 3.8 to over 9 billion in contracted revenue with one lease extension looks like a strong signal for Cipher's growth.

Volleyball Coverage Highlights Teams Across RegionsSports — 6dVolleyball coverage includes photo galleries of Upper Cape Tech vs. Tri-County and Lake Ridge vs. Andrews Osborne, along with a roundup of high school and college results from Texoma. Snow College, coming off two wins over Colorado Northwestern, is set to host Utah State Eastern in a conference series.

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Adult Dead, Child Missing After Iowa Field Trip Accident — Sep 23, 2026Search for a missing child was suspended overnight after an adult was pronounced dead at Lake MacBride State Park during a Borlaug Elementary field trip.

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Utah Firefighter Dies in 700-Foot BASE Jump — Sep 28, 2026Gabe Reilly, a 27-year-old Salt Lake City firefighter, died during a BASE jump in northern Utah after his wingsuit failed to generate enough lift, causing him to hit the ground at high speed. The fatal accident occurred at a popular jumping site and follows other recent BASE-jumping deaths in Utah.

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Teacher, Student Found Dead After Iowa School Trip Water Incident — Sep 25, 2026An Iowa elementary school teacher and one of her 10-year-old students died after a water incident during a fifth-grade field trip at Lake Macbride State Park, authorities said. The… — by Andrew Powell

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Indian Tennis Player Somani Receives Four-Year Doping Ban — Sep 23, 2026Somani's tested contamination products were negative at a Salt Lake City WADA lab; the tribunal still imposed four years and called his theories unconvincing.

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Tom Gallagher Four years is a long time but the tribunal made the right call rejecting that weak contamination excuse.

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

Jesus Statue With Mary and Martha Installed at Temple Square — Sep 25, 2026A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV is taking shape in Peru ahead of his planned visit, while a Christian monument commemorating answered prayers has begun construction near Birmingham. In Salt Lake City, a new statue of Jesus with Mary and Martha was installed at Temple Square as renovations near completion.

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Rep. Tom Tiffany Injured After Plane Makes Emergency Lake Landing — Sep 13, 2026Rep. Tom Tiffany and pilot Leonard Boltz swam 100-150 feet to safety after their Beechcraft Bonanza lost power and hit Lake Wausau; Tiffany got 12 stitches.

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Priya Raman Tiffany must have some steady nerves after going through that right after the dinner. Sounds like a close call.

Five UK and Irish Towns Offer Distinctive AttractionsTravel — 6dTravelers seeking alternatives to major cities can explore distinctive towns across Britain and Ireland: Scotland’s Bo’ness pairs Firth of Forth trails with steam trains and historic sites, while Killarney offers access to Ireland’s first national park alongside lively shops and pubs. England’s Hebden Bridge blends Victorian streets and arts culture with outdoor escapes, car-free Hawkshead provides medieval heritage in the Lake District, and Margate combines sandy beaches with galleries and vintage seaside character.

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U.S. Destinations Showcase Diverse Natural WondersEnvironment — Sep 27, 2026The articles spotlight nature-focused destinations across the United States, from Guadalupe Mountains National Park’s ancient fossil reef and Kaniksu National Forest’s lakes and wildlife to Olympic National Park’s celebrated quiet, Bellevue Beach Park on the Ohio River, and the remote reefs and rain forests of American Samoa’s national park. They highlight opportunities for hiking, water recreation, wildlife viewing and cultural experiences, with American Samoa especially notable for its low visitor numbers.

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The Four-Letter Type TestQuizie — QuizThe classic sixteen-types test — twenty questions, four axes, your letters computed for real, and an AI portrait written for your exact mix.

Tahoe Buyers Favor Value; Fall Retreats Debut — Sep 24, 2026Tahoe’s housing market has cooled into a more selective, balanced phase, with buyers favoring move-in-ready homes while luxury sales remain steady. For visitors, new all-inclusive autumn retreats and a range of comparatively affordable South Lake Tahoe rentals offer options from curated luxury stays to budget-conscious getaways.

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Derek Foss Glad buyers are finally focusing on value rather than overpaying for Tahoe homes right now.

Intel-Backed Altera Files Confidentially for IPO — Sep 15, 2026Altera confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO that Reuters said could raise over $2 billion after its $8.75 billion Silver Lake deal.

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Tom Gallagher Intel backing this spin-off makes sense if it lets them focus resources while still benefiting from Altera's data center tech sales.

Top-Ranked Whitecaps Host Struggling DC United — Sep 24, 2026Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps host struggling D.C. United at BC Place, with Vancouver heavily favored after a 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake while D.C. is winless in three. D.C. will be without leading scorers Tai Baribo and Louis Munteanu during the international window, a major setback against a Vancouver side with the West’s strongest attack and fewest goals conceded.

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Joliet Refinery Stays Offline After Outage, Midwest Diesel Impact Unclear — Sep 17, 2026Exxon's 275,000-bpd Joliet refinery stays offline after a Sunday power outage; U.S. diesel hits a record $6.45/gal as Great Lakes spot diesel reaches $240/bbl.

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Priya Raman Exxon's Joliet outage is hitting diesel hard already, and Midwest truckers will feel it first if this drags on.

Altera Prepares Confidential IPO Filing Targeting Over $2 Billion — Sep 10, 2026Altera, now backed by Silver Lake and Intel, is moving toward a confidential IPO that could raise over $2 billion and list as early as 2026, in what would be a major standalone semiconductor listing driven by growth in FPGAs for AI, robotics, and edge computing. The move follows Intel's 2015 acquisition, subsequent partial sale to Silver Lake in 2025, and fresh governance with new independent directors as Altera positions itself to capitalize on its double-digit revenue growth and expanding AI-enabled FPGA portfolio.

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Sam Okafor Silver Lake's stake makes me think this IPO valuation will hold up if their robotics growth numbers are real.

Metallica Announces 12-City 2027 Stadium Tour — Sep 16, 2026Metallica has announced an expanded 2027 M72 World Tour with multiple North American stadium stops, including a June 12 show at Camp Randall in Madison and dates spanning May through June in cities such as San Antonio, Vancouver, Fayetteville, and Salt Lake City, with Limp Bizkit and Avatar as support.

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Rachel Meyers Metallica adding more stadium dates in 2027 looks solid, especially with Limp Bizkit and Avatar opening some shows.

Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’ — Sep 6, 2026President Donald Trump has floated or shared maps and posts suggesting renaming places such as New Mexico to 'New America,' alongside prior and ongoing actions that rename other geographical names like the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' and Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' drawing mixed reactions and prompting fact-checks. He has also posted a flag-style graphic labeling strategic waterways, such as the Strait of Hormuz as 'New U.S. Territory,' amid ongoing debate over the seriousness, legality, and diplomatic implications of these moves.

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Derek Foss New Mexico has had that name since before the US even existed. This is just silly.

Athlete Dies During Madison Ironman 70.3 Swim — Sep 13, 2026An athlete died during the swim portion of the Ironman 70.3 Wisconsin event in Madison after EMS and UW Lake Rescue responders brought them to shore and provided lifesaving care; the participant later died at a hospital. Organizers and local outlets note that multiple deaths have occurred in Madison Ironman events since 2019, with the deceased's identity not publicly released in some reports.

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Five Small Towns Highlight Regional History, ArchitectureLifestyle — Sep 17, 2026A collection of profiles highlights small, little-known American towns—Monticello (Florida), Rico (Colorado), Spring Lake (New Jersey), Dayton (Virginia), and Pendleton (South Carolina)—as overlooked gems defined by historic architecture, stunning natural surroundings, and a laid-back, welcoming pace that contrast with more tourist-heavy destinations. Each piece emphasizes preserved town character, scenic beauty, and a sense of community that makes these places stand out despite their under-the-radar status.

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