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Keselowski Plans 2027 NASCAR Drive After RFK Split — 2dKeselowski 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.

Bears Reportedly Agree to $33.75M Swift Extension — Sep 11, 2026The Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million extension for running back D’Andre Swift, including $27.5 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2029 season. Reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal follows Swift’s 1,087-yard, nine-TD season and comes as the team reshapes cap space and locks in core playmakers.

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Rachel Meyers Extending him for 27.5 million guaranteed is a lot for one back but the team clearly values keeping core pieces together.

Hurricanes Sign Kochetkov to $7.9M Extension — Sep 25, 2026The Carolina Hurricanes signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a two-year, $7.9 million extension through 2028-29 on Sept. 25, 2026, at a $3.95 million cap hit.

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Sam Okafor This extension feels fair for what Kochetkov has shown, though I wonder if two years is enough to prove himself long term.

Blackhawks Sign Oliver Moore to $21.25M Extension — Sep 24, 2026The Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Oliver Moore to a five-year, $21.25 million extension, paying him $4.25 million annually. The 21-year-old, a 2023 first-round pick, had 19 points in 51 games last season before a lower-body injury ended his campaign.

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Derek Foss This extension gives the Blackhawks some stability at forward for the next five years at a reasonable average.

Jazz, Keyonte George Agree to Five-Year, $157.5M Extension — Sep 18, 2026Keyonte George and the Utah Jazz agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million extension finalized September 18, 2026, with no options, running through 2031.

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Jared Kim George deserves every dollar after his growth last season, but five years is a long bet on consistency.

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.

Sabres Sign Ostlund to Eight-Year Extension — Sep 14, 2026Sabres signed 22-year-old Noah Ostlund to an eight-year, $52.8 million extension at $6.6M AAV through 2035, finalizing it before a new CBA caps own-team deals at seven years.

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Sam Okafor Eight years at 6.6 million a year is a big bet on Ostlund after just one partial season.

Real Estate Investors Reports £1.3m Underlying Profit — Sep 28, 2026

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BCB Bancorp prices $85.25M stock offering ahead of expected Q3 lossFinance — Sep 16, 2026BCB Bancorp launched an underwritten public offering of 11 million shares for about $85.25 million, with a 30-day option to sell additional shares, to bolster liquidity and capital while supporting the bank’s plan to dispose of identified problem loans; closing is expected around September 18, 2026. Simultaneously, the bank is marketing roughly $210 million of problem loans along with weaker CRE and cannabis-related loans for sale, with projected quarterly losses and tax-related valuation impacts as it works to restore balance sheet strength and profitability.

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Nicole Hardy Raising capital ahead of the Q3 loss and tax hits looks like a proactive move to stabilize things and return to profitability.

Mets Assured First Last-Place Finish Since 2003 — Sep 25, 2026Nationals beat Mets 7-6, locking New York—after a record $358.4M payroll—into its first NL East last-place finish since 2003.

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Rachel Meyers This finish matches the 2003 team for futility but with way more expensive talent on the roster.

Celine Dion Performs Paris Fashion Week Runway Finale — Sep 28, 2026Céline Dion closed L'Oréal Paris's September 28, 2026, Paris Fashion Week show by performing 'I'm Alive' on the runway before the Eiffel Tower in a black gown.

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Maya Lindstrom L'Oreal picked a strong performer to end their fashion week event this year.

Circle CFO Fox-Geen plans 2026 departure — Sep 25, 2026Circle CFO exits by December 2026; insiders sold $319.5M in shares over 12 months with zero buys as USDC holds about $75B market cap.

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Maya Lindstrom Five years is a long tenure for a CFO in crypto, so his departure could bring some needed fresh perspective if they hire right.

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

Channing Tatum Says Vulnerability Is Hardest Part of Fatherhood — Sep 14, 2026Channing Tatum told a TIFF Q&A he once said “I’m just not okay right now” to daughter Everly, calling vulnerability fatherhood’s hardest part and saying he cannot always be her Superman.

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Marcus Bell Tatum makes a good point that admitting you're not okay to your kid teaches them more than acting tough ever could.

Nakia M. Liles Memoir Frames Healing as Accepting Past SelvesLifestyle — 2dNakia 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.

M&S Makes London Fashion Week Debut, Marks CentenaryBusiness — Sep 15, 2026Marks & Spencer celebrated its 100th anniversary with its first full London Fashion Week runway, unveiling a capsule collection that nods to its heritage while signaling a modern direction and drawing a crowd of celebrities. The event is paired with live-stream shopping to buy looks in real time and includes archival shows and ongoing updates to M&S’s womenswear and collaborations, underscoring a renewed fashion renaissance for the brand.

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Ed Sheeran Apologizes for Dropping Macklemore, Addresses Gaza at Philly Show — Sep 20, 2026Singer Ed Sheeran apologized Saturday night as he hit the stage in Philadelphia after facing due to Macklemore being dropped from his tour. "I’m not surprised that this week’s cr… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Dana Whitfield Ed should have kept Macklemore on the tour instead of caving to pressure, but at least he owned up to it on stage.

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.

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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Father seeks $400 million over children’s deathsPolitics — Sep 23, 2026Vivian Labbe-Cohn, a Manchester entrepreneur and beloved family matriarch, has died; a prayer service is planned for Sept. 30. Kentucky kicker Adam Zouagui’s 52-yard, upright-bouncing game-winner against Texas A&M marked a major comeback, while the father of four children killed in Mechanicville filed a $400 million claim against local governments and school districts, alleging failures tied to their abuse and deaths.

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Wichita Police Investigate Woman Found Dead in Suitcase — Sep 17, 2026Wichita police are investigating a homicide after a 67-year-old woman, later identified as Lorretta M. Moody, was found dead inside a suitcase delivered to Fire Station 22 by two men; investigators are working to determine how the woman and the two individuals are connected and to establish a timeline, with no arrests announced and no threat to the public. Authorities have not released Moody’s name initially and are awaiting fingerprint confirmation to confirm identity, as they canvass the neighborhood and interview witnesses.

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SEC Sets Sept. 26 Kickoff Times, TV Assignments — Sep 14, 2026On Sept. 26, SEC games feature a mix of prime-time slots including Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 p.m., Missouri at Mississippi State on SEC Network at 6:45 p.m., Vanderbilt at Auburn at 3:15 p.m. CT, and Alabama-South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on ESPN. The schedule emphasizes night games and network variety across SEC primetime slots.

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Chris Dalton Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 looks like the best matchup of the night.

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.

1-800-Flowers reports $52.3M Q4 net loss as revenue falls 12.9% — Sep 10, 20261-800-Flowers reported a 12.9% drop in Q4 revenue to $293.1 million and a net loss of $52.3 million as the company shifts its strategy toward tighter marketing and cost controls. For fiscal 2027, the retailer expects mid-single-digit revenue declines but an adjusted EBITDA of $10 million to $15 million, reflecting a plan to improve profitability despite weaker top-line momentum.

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Nicole Hardy Mid single digit revenue drops sound manageable if they really hit that 10 to 15 million EBITDA target.

Twin Brothers Plead Guilty in $1.3M Golf Tax SchemeBusiness — 6dTwin brothers who worked as MRI technicians pleaded guilty to tax crimes after operating a golf tee-time resale business in Los Angeles and Orange counties and failing to report more than $1.3 million in income. Prosecutors said they routed business fees to personal accounts and falsely claimed exemption from employer tax withholding; they face sentencing in January 2027.

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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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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.