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Keselowski Plans 2027 NASCAR Drive After RFK Split — 3dKeselowski confident of 2027 NASCAR drive after RFK split ends five-year deal, though 'I’m not saying I’m not sweating it'; exit 'like leaving high school.'

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Dana Whitfield Keselowski still has strong results in him so I expect he'll find a solid ride in Cup or trucks for 2027.

Trump Shifts Funding for Promotional Ads to Super PAC After Criticism — 1dTrump said Oct. 5, 2026, he will fund promotional ads through MAGA, Inc. after at least $10.1M in taxpayer spending, per AdImpact.

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Maya Lindstrom Moving the ads to MAGA Inc after the criticism shows he is trying to fix the spending issue.

Closed Pennsylvania Winery Files Chapter 11 BankruptcyBusiness — Sep 14, 2026Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery in York County filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2026 to reorganize after closing its facilities the prior year, with assets of $100,000–$500,000 and debt between $1 million and $10 million, and creditors led by M&T Bank and the Small Business Administration. The broader wine sector faces a 21% revenue drop from 2020–2025, a trend underscored by Signorello Estate’s August 2026 Chapter 11 filing and repeated bank-driven efforts to halt foreclosures and wind down troubled operations.

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Veteran college football coach Franchione dies at 75 — 12hLongtime college football coach Dennis Franchione has died at 75 after a battle with cancer. Across a 40-year career, he won more than 200 games and led TCU, Alabama, Texas A&M and other programs, helping revive TCU before its rise under Gary Patterson.

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Baylor Rules Out DJ Lagway; Bennett to Start — Sep 11, 2026Baylor will start quarterback Nate Bennett against Prairie View A&M after DJ Lagway suffered a left ankle injury in the season opener and is ruled out for Saturday, though not expected to be long-term. Bennett will make his first career start as Baylor aims to maintain the explosive passing game Lagway displayed against Auburn, a performance that featured 333 passing yards and two touchdowns but also turnovers and efficiency concerns.

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Marcus Bell Hope the ankle heals quick since Lagway showed real promise but Bennett deserves a fair shot to prove himself this week.

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.

Bloomia reports $11.2M loss on $48.1M revenue after tulip shiftFinance — Sep 21, 2026Bloomia Holdings rebranded from Lendway to Bloomia, realigned its fiscal year to June 30 to fit seasonal tulip operations, and pursued a strategic shift into specialty tulip agriculture after acquiring fresh-cut tulip capabilities in 2024 while discontinuing lending and in-store marketing. For FY2026, it posted about $48.1 million in revenue with a $11.2 million net loss driven by a $13.2 million non-cash impairment and industry-wide mite-related waste, while debt fell roughly 36% to $21.7 million; a rights offering raised $12.1 million to reduce debt and management is trimming costs and expecting margin gains from price increases and mite-control measures.

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Rachel Meyers Cutting debt by over a third through the rights offering was smart, gives them a better shot at stabilizing the tulip side.

Man City vows to appeal Premier League financial breaches verdict — Sep 29, 2026Man City guilty on all but one of 115 Premier League financial charges; alleged disguised funding totaled £830.69m. Appeal deadline: Oct. 2, 2026.

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Chris Dalton Man City has every right to appeal if they believe the Premier League evidence is flawed or inconsistent with past cases.

Supreme Court Rejects Roy Moore’s $8.2M Verdict Appeal — 1dSupreme Court declines to hear Roy Moore's appeal to restore an $8.2M defamation verdict over a 2017 Senate ad, leaving the 11th Circuit's reversal in place.

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Sam Okafor At least this ends the long legal fight and the lower court decision holds up.

Fleetwood Withdraws From French Open With Illness as Fitzpatrick Leads by Five — Sep 26, 2026Tommy Fleetwood withdrew ill from the $3.75M Open de France at 6-under before Saturday's round; Fitzpatrick leads by five after a 65.

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Rachel Meyers Hope Fleetwood recovers soon but this opens the door for Fitzpatrick to claim the title.

Trump Says Super PAC Will Cover Cost of Patriotic TV Ads — 1dTrump said MAGA Inc. will fund at least 13 campaign-style ads, including King of the Jungle, after $10.1M in taxpayer spending.

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Marcus Bell The initial use of government funds for ads featuring Trump was a clear ethics problem no matter how they try to spin it as public service.

Vulcan Completes $39.4M Investment, Addresses Debt Maturity — Sep 10, 2026Vulcan Infrastructure and Power closed a $39.4 million private financing led by affiliates of Machine Investment Group and Atlas Holdings, with Conversant Capital and insiders, to redeem about $33.1 million of 8.50% senior notes due October 2026 and fund growth of its AI/HPC-powered infrastructure platform. The deal includes a $10 million convertible note and a three-year warrant, plus a governance refresh with new independent directors and an expanded board as Vulcan accelerates plans for up to 104 MW of near-term capacity and a 654 MW development pipeline.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Lena Dunham Welcomes Daughter Via Surrogate — Sep 16, 2026Lena Dunham and Luis Felber welcomed a daughter via surrogate 13 days past due; her first words were "I'm your mama."

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Priya Raman Those first words from Lena sound like a heartfelt start to motherhood after going the surrogate route.

Nakia M. Liles Memoir Frames Healing as Accepting Past SelvesLifestyle — 3dNakia M. Liles’s debut memoir, *Pieces of Me*, traces her experiences with trauma, illness, spirituality and motherhood, arguing that healing means accepting the selves she developed to survive rather than leaving them behind. The book presents survival without forcing a neat redemption story, honoring both grief and personal growth.

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Jared Kim Healing sounds harder than just moving on, but accepting those past versions of yourself makes sense.

Kyle Busch Tribute Car Debuts at Bristol — Sep 17, 2026Ty Gibbs will pilot the No. 54 M&M’s tribute car at Bristol to honor the late Kyle Busch, reviving his iconic color scheme tied to Joe Gibbs Racing and Mars’ M&M’s brand. The tribute, supported by Busch’s family and the team, centers on Bristol’s significance in his career with pre-race ceremonies, a family-forward reveal, and reflections on his legacy across multiple series.

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Dem Senator Expresses Concern About Climate Legislation: ‘Officially Very Anxious’Reporting — Jun 7, 2021Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) is growing more worried about climate change legislation. “OK, I’m now officially very anxious about climate legislation. I’ll admit I’m sensitive from the Obama climate abandonment, but…

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Duplantis wins Lausanne Diamond League pole vault, clears 6.21m, narrowly misses world record — Aug 17, 2026Mondo Duplantis won the Lausanne Diamond League pole vault at 6.21m, with Emmanouil Karalis second at 6.16m, while Duplantis failed twice at 6.32m in a bid for a new world record, and he later added a European title in Birmingham with a championship-record 6.15m. The meet also highlighted Karalis’s close duel, Marschall’s 5.91m and Lavillenie’s upset omission, underscoring Duplantis’s continued dominance and his ongoing pursuit of breaking the world mark.

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Home Depot Co-Founder Goes Scorched Earth on Biden and Woke Leftists: ‘I’m Too Lazy, I’m Too Fat, I’m Too Stupid’Opinion — Dec 30, 2022The late comedian Mitch Hedberg, best known for his off-kilter observational non-sequiturs, once said this about America’s most successful big-box home-improvement store: “I went to the Home Depot, which was…

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Trump on Military Leaders He Dislikes: ‘I’m Going to Fire Them’ on The Spot — Sep 30, 2025President Donald Trump harkned back to his days on “The Apprentice” as he made his way to meet top U.S. military leaders Tuesday. “I’m going to be meeting with generals and with admirals and with leaders, and if I don’t…

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‘I’m Not Leaving’: Pence Refused To Leave Capitol During Jan. 6 Riot: BookReporting — Jul 17, 2021Vice President Mike Pence reportedly refused to leave the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 as hundreds of supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the building. According to an excerpt of “ I Alone Can Fix It: Donald…

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John Legend Rallies for Elizabeth Warren: ‘I’m Not Changing My Mind’Reporting — Feb 26, 2020Music icon John Legend is known for being politically active and this election season, he is supporting Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) as she fights her way through a crowded primary field. On Wednesday, the singer…

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Texas A&M Cracks Down on Race and Gender Lessons, Sparking Academic Freedom Clash — Nov 14, 2025The Texas A&M University System approved a sweeping new policy Thursday that places strict limits on how professors may teach topics related to race, gender, and sexual orientation. According to The Associated Press …

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Kerala commemorates Achuthanandan's first death anniversaryPolitics — Jul 21, 2026Kerala observed the first death anniversary of veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan with a memorial at Valiya Chudukad in Alappuzha and public remembrances across the state, as party leaders including Pinarayi Vijayan paid tributes recalling his Punnapra-Vayalar struggle origins, long opposition tenure, and tenure as chief minister. Tributes highlighted Achuthanandan’s secular stance, defense of public assets and forests, and his enduring role as a foundational figure in CPI(M) and Kerala’s political history.

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Chet Brooks, Two-Time Super Bowl Champion and Texas A&M Legend, Dies at 60 — Jan 19, 2026Chet Brooks, a celebrated defensive back who won two Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers and made his mark at Texas A&M, has died at the age of 60 following a battle with cancer, the school announced. Brooks’…

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Texas A&M OC Transition Follows Klein Departure — Jul 24, 2026Collin Klein’s rise to Kansas State head coach is highlighted by his relentless “all in” approach that started with late quarterback development, while broader college football circles see Texas Tech loading up via transfers and Texas A&M leaning on Marcel Reed as it prepares for a competitive 2026 season after a CFP moment and a shift in SEC dynamics.

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