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Archbishop Lori Urges Women Religious to Renew Society — Sep 19, 2026Archbishop William Lori commended women religious at the CMSWR national assembly for their pivotal role in American life, urging that the Church’s renewal begins with a renewal of persons and that sanctity, not politics, should guide national culture. Across multiple addresses, he framed the 250th anniversary of American independence as an invitation to renewal through holiness and communal witness, highlighting the evangelical counsels as a transformative force in society.

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Chris Dalton Archbishop Lori makes a good point that real cultural change starts with personal holiness and the sisters' witness rather than chasing political wins.

Lori Loughlin files for divorce after nearly 30 years of marriage — Sep 8, 2026

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Rachel Meyers Divorce after decades together must be especially hard on the whole family.

Churches Hold St. Francis Pet Blessings — 5dChurches and animal shelters are hosting blessings for pets and other animals around the Feast of St. Francis, continuing a tradition rooted in Christian teachings that all creatures matter. Events from the U.K. to Pennsylvania and Florida welcome animals and their people, celebrating the bond between them and the importance of caring for creation.

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Underwater Canopies Tested on Florida Keys Corals During 2024 Heatwave — 3dA Florida Keys study found that temporary underwater shade canopies reduced light exposure by 60% and helped heat-stressed corals retain or recover color. Researchers say shading may offer targeted, short-term relief, but addressing climate change remains essential to protecting reefs.

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Florida State defense records 10 sacks in 38-7 win over Virginia — 1dFlorida State's defense recorded 10 sacks in a 38-7 win over Virginia and scored 38 unanswered points after an early 7-0 deficit.

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Elena Vasquez FSU's defense really bounced back strong, holding Virginia scoreless after that early touchdown and piling up 10 sacks.

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.

Missouri routs No. 8 Florida 45-17 — 1dMissouri beat No. 8 Florida 45-17 for its first top-10 win since 2013 and the largest margin against a top-10 foe in program history.

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Tom Gallagher Beating a top ten team by 28 points is the kind of statement Missouri needed to show they belong in the conversation again.

Quavo Releases Pharrell-Produced ‘QRÖMELIFE’ Album — 2dQuavo’s new 14-track solo album, “QRÖMELIFE,” executive-produced by Pharrell Williams, draws on grief over Takeoff’s death, faith, family and fatherhood while exploring sounds beyond traditional trap. The project features a reunion with Offset, and Quavo has discussed making more Migos music to honor Takeoff’s legacy.

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No. 25 Missouri routs No. 8 Florida 45-17 — 1dNo. 25 Missouri defeated No. 8 Florida 45-17, holding Jadan Baugh to 13 yards on 12 carries in Florida's first loss of 2026.

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Elena Vasquez Missouri's defense completely neutralized Florida's run game and that made all the difference in the blowout.

Football Week Features Rivalry Losses and Wisconsin Win — 4dMichigan lost the Little Brown Jug to Minnesota, 20-14, after four turnovers, while Abilene Christian fell to Mercer, 34-17, amid five giveaways. Elsewhere, Maclay’s middle-school team improved to 4-1 after a winless season last year, Florida’s Piper beat Deerfield Beach in a rare 6-4 finish, and Tennessee has lost four players to season-ending injuries.

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Portugal Residency Firm Survey Finds 56% of H-1B Contacts Exploring Alternatives — 2dPortugal HQA Residency says 56% of surveyed H-1B contacts in a 347-person May–September 2026 study were exploring residency or immigration options outside the U.S.

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Rachel Meyers Surveys from residency firms probably overstate the shift since they only talk to people already inquiring.

Florida-Missouri Injury Reports Leave Stars Uncertain — 4dFlorida’s leading receiver Vernell Brown III is out against Missouri with a knee strain, while Bailey Stockton is available. Missouri will be without edge rushers Darris Smith and Langden Kitchen and running back Ahmad Hardy, who remains sidelined while recovering from a gunshot wound.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

“Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.” — Psalms 63:3, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, — 2dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Ex-Congressman Rivera Gets 10 Years for Secret Maduro Lobbying — 2dFormer Florida congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after his conviction for secretly lobbying on behalf of Venezuela’s Maduro government in a $50 million campaign and laundering money. Prosecutors said he sought to influence U.S. policy without registering as a foreign agent; Rubio was not accused of wrongdoing, and Rivera plans to appeal.

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Priya Raman Ten years for hiding work for Maduro while laundering cash shows why foreign agent rules exist.

Beachside Volleyball Emerges as Florida Contender — 3dBeachside High’s girls’ volleyball program has rapidly risen from a team without a home gym to a 21-3 state contender, led by coach Austin Lanteigne and standout freshman recruit Nina Simanic. Separately, Sabine swept Gladewater, with Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 career digs.

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Derek Foss Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 digs is a solid achievement and Sabine's sweep looks well earned.

Women’s Soccer Roundup Covers Global CompetitionsSports — 4dWomen’s soccer news spans Uruguay’s championship split into title and lower-table groups, a Champions League round featuring Barcelona’s 6-0 win and Juventus’ 3-0 victory, and FGCU’s scoreless draw with West Florida. NCAA history and campus matchups also feature, with a retrospective on Women’s College Cup-winning goals and Clarkson preparing to host William Smith.

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Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?Quizie — QuizName the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.

Trump, Vance campaign across Texas, Florida, Oklahoma — 6dPresident Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are campaigning in Republican strongholds to boost GOP candidates ahead of midterm elections, as party leaders worry about tougher races. A poll found low approval of Trump’s handling of living costs and the economy; Republicans blame weak messaging, while Democrats fault the Iran war and rising prices, and Vance urged Florida voters to back the GOP ticket.

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Florida Executes Curtis Wilkie BeasleyWorld — 6dFlorida is scheduled to execute 77-year-old Curtis Wilkie Beasley for the 1995 hammer killing of Carolyn Monfort, after the state Supreme Court rejected arguments that his age and cognitive decline make execution unconstitutional. A final appeal is pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Deputies and bystanders rescue drivers from burning vehicles in two crashes — 4dIn Florida, two deputies and two bystanders rescued a woman trapped in a burning car after a crash; officials are seeking the bystanders to recognize their actions. In Missouri, a police detective and sheriff’s deputy pulled a driver from a burning truck, which later exploded.

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Blacktip Sharks Detect Sounds 243 Feet AwayScience — Sep 28, 2026A Florida Atlantic University study found that free-swimming blacktip sharks can detect low-frequency sounds from nearly 250 feet away and turn away from their source. The findings provide rare evidence that sharks can sense and orient to distant sounds in their natural environment.

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FIFA accuses UEFA of election misinformation — 6dFIFA told a Florida court UEFA filed a 1782 discovery bid and three others spreading misinformation on Infantino just before the FIFA election, where he is sole candidate.

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Sam Okafor UEFA has no business filing court papers to smear Infantino right before the vote.

Lundbeck Reportedly Explores Xeris AcquisitionBusiness — 5dLundbeck is exploring a possible acquisition of Xeris Biopharma, but the companies have not announced a deal and Xeris says it is not for sale. Xeris, which sells treatments for endocrine and rare diseases and is developing a once-weekly hypothyroidism injection, reported about $92 million in quarterly revenue and an unexpected loss.

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Five Infections Linked to 2.3 Million Cancer CasesHealth — 6dAn estimated 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024—about one in eight—were linked to infections, chiefly H. pylori and HPV, according to a new study. Researchers say many of these cancers could be prevented through measures such as vaccination, testing and treatment, with the burden greatest in low- and middle-income countries.

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Choice Hotels Opens Six Properties, Portfolio Tops 300 — 5dChoice Hotels opened six upscale properties across Colorado, Florida, Vermont and Wisconsin: two Cambria hotels and four Ascend Collection hotels. The openings bring its U.S. upscale portfolio to more than 300 operating hotels, with nearly 150 more in development.

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Florida Pastor’s Miami Trial Opens in Haiti Assassination — Sep 25, 2026Christian Emmanuel Sanon’s Miami trial centers on prosecutors’ claim that the Florida pastor helped organize a South Florida-based plot to overthrow and kill Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, hoping to lead Haiti afterward. Sanon has pleaded not guilty; his lawyers say he was unaware of plans to kill Moïse.

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