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A.J. Brown questionable to return after ankle injury in Patriots opener — 2dPatriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left his debut against the Seahawks in the third quarter with an ankle injury and was ruled questionable to return while undergoing further evaluation, after posting three catches for 26 yards and drawing a late first-half DPI. The injury immediately followed his strong start in New England, with team officials updating his status as the medical tent examined him and he headed to the locker room for further checks.

Tom Gallagher Brown was off to a nice start with those catches before the ankle slowed him down.

Girl Scouts add first dog treats to 2027 cookie lineupLifestyle — 4dThe Girl Scouts are adding two new 2027 cookie offerings: Sparkables, the organization’s first allergen-friendly cookie made with Partake, and Patch Pals, a blueberry-flavored dog treat developed with Bark; both will join the lineup and be sold online starting in January 2027.

Wordle 1905 hints tease a tricky five-letter word starting with B — Sep 4, 2026"News coverage shows Wordle remains a daily test of vocabulary and strategy, with puzzles like 1905 on Sept 6 described as challenging and clued by starting with B and three vowels, and 1904 featuring 'Soupy' and a plain color theme. Meanwhile outlets report the New York Times expanding Wordle with in-1 releases and weekly variant puzzles to broaden engagement, plus guides and tips on starting words, hard mode, and performance analytics."

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.6M views · Sep 9, 2026

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China reportedly pauses approvals for new battery storage factories amid overcapacity concerns — 5dChina paused approvals for new battery storage factory projects not yet under construction and launched a review of existing and planned capacity to curb chronic overcapacity in energy-transition sectors, continuing a broader crackdown after actions in EVs and solar panels. The government also announced export taxes on various batteries and photovoltaic cells starting in 2026–2028, while exempting new-technology batteries until December 2028.

Chris Dalton Curious how this affects battery prices globally if China actually reins in production instead of just talking about it.

Ohio State, Oregon, USC and Indiana open as Big Ten contenders — 3dSiriusXM Big Ten kicks off the 2026 season with Week 1 power rankings and player-of-the-week honors, highlighting Ohio State’s robust start, USC quarterback Jayden Maiava’s standout performance, and Penn State’s transition under Matt Campbell with shifted national-title odds. The new coaching dynamics and ongoing Big Ten updates across the conference are shaping expectations for a competitive season.

Dayton RTA to eliminate two bus routes, reroute riders starting Sept. 6 — 6dThe Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority is discontinuing the North Community Connector and Route 28 in Kettering as part of a service overhaul, with several routes adjusted and a new route added to maintain access in areas with higher demand. A gardening column discusses transitioning into fall, advising on pruning, deadheading, weed control, and trusting instinct as the season changes.

Marcus Bell Adding a new route while cutting two others sounds like they're just shuffling the same limited budget around.

Yankees call up Brendan Beck, Fried to start — Aug 28, 2026The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are in a pivotal four-game series, with a day-night doubleheader on Saturday that will feature Max Fried coming off the injured list to start one game and Carlos Rodón starting the other as they bolster the rotation for a potential postseason matchup. The series is shaping the AL wild-card race and offering a preview of how both teams’ rotations and health will influence late-season outcomes.

Blue Jays' playoff push clouded by four new injury concerns — 6dThe Toronto Blue Jays, despite a late-season playoff push, face a battered rotation with multiple injuries and troubling updates on several veterans, including Cody Ponce’s distant return, Patrick Corbin’s season-long outlook, Luis Urias’s reinjury, and Jameson Taillon’s likely IL stint after his latest start. Still, they have steadied with series wins over the Royals and others, leaning on resilient performances and minor-depth reinforcements as they chase a playoff berth.

Nicole Hardy Corbin's season basically over and Ponce still a ways out... rotation is held together with tape at this point.

UCF ties scoring record as new starting quarterback leads rout of Bethune-Cookman — Sep 3, 2026UCF crushed Bethune-Cookman 73-6, tying the program’s single-game points record and posting the largest margin of victory in its history as eight Knights reached the end zone. In his debut, quarterback Alonza Barnett III threw a touchdown and ran for another, while Duke Watson rushed for 110 yards as the Knights opened 1-0.

Sam Okafor Eight different players finding the end zone shows real depth on that Knights roster this year.

Olive Garden Reintroduces Never-Ending Pasta Bowl NationwideBusiness — Aug 31, 2026Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Bowl returns this fall, running through November 22 with unlimited pasta, soup, and breadsticks starting at $14.99 and introducing two new add-ons: Spicy Alfredo and Crispy Shrimp Fritta. The brand also revived the Never-Ending Pasta Pass for a limited run of 10,000 passes at $100, which sold out, with nationwide participation including New York locations.

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Mississippi State favored by 28.5 points to open Jeff Lebby's third season — Sep 3, 2026Mississippi State is a clear favorite in its 2026 season opener against Louisiana-Monroe as the program seeks visible progress in Lebby's third year, while SMU starts the year ranked in the top 20 with a strong contingent of accolades and a proven quarterback in Jennings. The week also features North Mississippi high school football Week 1 results and the launch of a new Mississippi Sports Report podcast covering regional sports.

Tom Gallagher Good to see the high school Week 1 scores getting coverage, that's what keeps small town football alive around here.

Harbaugh Raises Giants’ 2026 Playoff Expectations — Sep 3, 2026The New York Giants, under John Harbaugh, are being positioned for a potential turnaround in 2026 with a retooled roster, a promising second-year quarterback, and high expectations despite modest outside buzz. From Cam Skattebo’s return to 20-plus carries, to starting-competition notes on the 53-man roster and bold predictions of a Cinderella Super Bowl run, the organization and analysts alike believe the Harbaugh era could lift the Giants into contention.

Padres host Yankees as both teams battle for playoff spots — Sep 3, 2026The San Diego Padres, struggling with a seven-of-nine skid and a tight battle for the last NL wild-card spot, host the Yankees in a pivotal series that could determine their postseason fate, with Walker Buehler starting as the Padres push for wins and improved offense. Meanwhile, New York remains in contention for the AL wild-card as Max Fried returns to action, pairing in a high-stakes matchup that could impact both teams’ playoff hopes.

Rachel Meyers Padres offense has been the real problem, not the pitching. They need runs, not just quality starts.

Miami Rules Out Three Players for Stanford Opener — Sep 2, 2026Miami faces a crowded injury report ahead of its season opener against Stanford, with key players Luka Gilbert, Ja'Boree Antoine and Dylan Day all ruled out, and Jordan Lyle sidelined for the first game, forcing new depth and roles for the Hurricanes' offense and defense. The situation mirrors a broader early-season pattern as Stanford also lists numerous players out or doubtful, underscoring a testing start to the 2026 matchup.

Indy Pass plans 50+ new resorts, 300+Sports — Sep 1, 2026Indy Pass has expanded to more than 300 destinations by adding over 50 independent resorts, with about 30 more announced this week and a keynote on Sept. 8 to unveil further partners. The pass remains a two-day-per-resort program with Indy+ offering no blackout dates and a discounted third day, priced at $399 for the base pass and $449 for Indy+, with waitlist presales starting Sept. 1 and general public on Sept. 8.

Biden Seeks Five-Year Extension of New Start Arms Treaty With RussiaReporting — Jan 21, 2021U.S. President Joe Biden will seek a five-year extension to the New START arms control treaty with Russia, the White House said on Thursday, in one of the first major foreign policy decisions of the new administration…

Regional School Start Dates Set for 2026-27Lifestyle — Jul 24, 2026Across the country, school districts are unveiling 2026-27 start calendars, with some August openings and varied schedules as districts from Socorro ISD in Texas to San Antonio, Metro Atlanta, New York, and Colorado coordinate back-to-school timing. Socorro ISD highlights a strong financial turnaround, new programs such as the Team SISD Senior Pass and P-TECH, and celebrates thousands of graduates, while New York districts are moving start times earlier to cope with bus-driver shortages and Colorado districts list staggered or delayed starts due to local issues.

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Biotech firms award new hires stock options, some worth hundreds of thousands — Aug 31, 2026Several biopharma and biotech companies—X4 Pharmaceuticals, Aura Biosciences, Akebia Therapeutics, Abeona Therapeutics, and Faeth Therapeutics—awarded inducement equity grants to newly hired executives or employees under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), including stock options (with Aura also granting RSUs) and with 10-year terms and multi-year vesting schedules designed to align new hires with company goals. Vesting generally starts with 25% after one year and proceeds in monthly or quarterly installments over the following three years, subject to continued employment, with exercise prices set to the grant-date closing price.

Weinstein Charged With Sex Crime in Los Angeles as Trial on Separate Charges Starts in New YorkReporting — Jan 6, 2020Los Angeles prosecutors indicted Harvey Weinstein on Monday on sex crime charges just hours after the former film producer appeared in a New York court for the start of his rape trial, which has become a focal point for…

HRT Associated with Lower Dementia Risk, Study FindsHealth — Aug 26, 2026New analyses from UK Biobank and collaborators show hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women is associated with a lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Benefits are strongest when HRT is started in a midlife window (roughly ages 46–56), and are greater for those with surgical menopause or certain genetic profiles, though results are observational and timing matters.

California To Ban Sale of New Gasoline-Powered Passenger Vehicles Starting 2035Reporting — Sep 23, 2020California plans to ban the sale of new gasoline powered passenger cars and trucks starting in 2035 as the top U.S. auto market shifts to electric vehicles to reduce climate-warming emissions, Governor Gavin Newsom said…

Americans Will Start To Receive COVID Stimulus Checks Next Week: MnuchinReporting — Dec 21, 2020U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin is laying out when Americans could start to receive the new stimulus checks after Congress reached a deal on an approximately $900 billion coronavirus relief bill. During…

Panthers Start Season with New Tackles as Moton Out — Jul 21, 2026Carolina Panthers starting right tackle Taylor Moton has been diagnosed with blood clots in his lung and will miss the start of the 2026 season while on blood thinners and daily monitoring. With Ikem Ekwonu also sidelined by a torn patellar tendon, the Panthers will lean on rookie Monroe Freeling and veteran Rasheed Walker as Moton recovers, though the team remains hopeful he will return midseason.

Some New York Dems Starting To Realize Climate Targets Are Too Extreme — Aug 14, 2025Some New York Democrats are sounding the alarm over the state’s climate goals, arguing that New York should delay implementing some of its stringent green energy mandates. Donna DeCarolis and Dennis Elsenbeck —…

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 112.5K views · Sep 11, 2026

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