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Iran executes two men over deaths of security officers in protests — 17hAlireza Sepahi married Mahshad Kashani in prison the night before Iran executed him and Alireza Raisi at dawn on October 5, 2026, at Dastgerd Prison.

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Taylor Swift walks on during Dakota Johnson’s SNL monologue — 1dTaylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson on her third SNL hosting night, October 3, 2026, correcting the therapist joke and later bringing a birthday cake.

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Shanghai Brings China-US Cultural Exchange to Washington — 1dOct. 3, 2026: Future Resonance — ShanghaiEye Night put Chinese and American artists on the National Mall; Xie Feng cited a pledge to invite 100,000 young Americans to China.

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Maya Lindstrom It's nice to see Shanghai musicians and performers sharing their culture right on the National Mall with American audiences.

Rangers beat Mammoth 4-2 for third straight win — 1dThree nights after becoming the first Rangers goalie to score, Igor Shesterkin added an assist as New York beat Utah 4-2 for its third straight win.

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Marcus Bell Utah had chances but couldn't match New York's pace in the end, 4-2 feels about right.

Case Keenum dives in smiling, then gives God the glory after Bears’ 27-7 win — 6dIn his first start since 2023, Case Keenum led Chicago past Philadelphia on Monday night, celebrated with his family, and thanked God for the night.

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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.

Dennis Miller's Monday Night Football booth role revisited — Sep 28, 2026

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Forecasts Split Between Sunny Days and Late StormsLifestyle — 2dOne forecast calls for mostly sunny, warm days with cool nights and a chance of late showers, while another warns of morning rain, afternoon thunderstorms and heavier overnight rain.

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Dancing With the Stars eliminates Taylor Hanson after Yacht Rock Night — 6d“Dancing With the Stars” held its first Yacht Rock Night, where Taylor Hanson and pro partner Britt Stewart were eliminated. A recap argued the pair had more to offer and criticized the show’s repeated early exits for Stewart, its only Black woman pro.

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Derek Foss The judges were too harsh on their chemistry when others with less energy stayed safe.

Trump to Send Nearly $100 Checks to 20 Million Seniors From Medicare Fund — 2dA late-night post by President Donald Trump included an announcement he is tapping a “slush fund” to send money to more than 20 million senior citizens. This announcement comes ju… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell Tapping Medicare funds for direct payments risks weakening the program for future needs.

Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp, Out Against Denmark — 5dCristiano Ronaldo (146 goals, 234 caps) left Portugal camp on 30 Sept 2026 after an unused Norway night and a straight walk to the tunnel, one day before Denmark.

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Priya Raman This could be the right call if he's not at his best, but it still feels like a big blow to team morale heading into that match.

How to pray with your kids at bedtimeLifestyle — Sep 27, 2026For parents seeking a simple nightly habit that helps kids feel secure and connected.

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Chris Dalton My family always did bedtime prayers growing up so this feels like a good way to keep the habit going with my own kids.

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

U2 Drummer Unsure He Can Sustain Full Shows Night After Night — Sep 28, 2026U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. says a chronic neck injury left him unable to play and forced him to miss the band’s Las Vegas Sphere residency; he underwent high-risk surgery, including a risk of paralysis, to try to return. He has now rejoined the group for rehearsals and live performances, though he remains uncertain how well he can manage a full tour.

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Nicole Hardy U2 might need to cut back on the length of their shows until Mullen proves he can handle a full set again.

Tennessee Orders Review After Death Row Inmate Survives Execution Attempt — 4dTennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the state's remaining scheduled execution this year after death row inmate Christa Pike survived an attempted lethal injection Wednesday night, accor… — by Andrew Powell

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Marcus Bell The botched injection shows lethal injection isn't foolproof and needs a full overhaul before any more attempts.

Lions favored by 3.5 as they visit injury-plagued Panthers — 1dDetroit enters its Sunday night matchup with Carolina as the betting favorite, with bettors leaning toward the Lions and larger wagers favoring a high-scoring game. The Panthers could be without key receivers Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker, while Detroit’s depleted secondary faces a major test from Tetairoa McMillan; both teams’ offensive firepower could make the matchup an entertaining shootout.

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Priya Raman Detroit's banged-up secondary might struggle to contain McMillan if the game turns into the shootout everyone expects.

Miranda Lambert Debuts at Truth With Sold-Out Show — 3dMiranda Lambert celebrated her new album, Crisco, with a sold-out opening-night performance at Nashville’s The Truth, featuring new songs and a duet with Chris Stapleton. The album draws on Dolly Parton’s influence, while Lambert’s collaborations with Ella Langley—including co-writing and producing the hit “Choosin’ Texas”—reflect her support for women in country music and the next generation of artists.

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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.

Senator Lee blocks bill to bar Kennedy Center demolition — 6dSen. Mike Lee blocked unanimous consent Monday night on a Merkley-Murkowski bill to bar demolition of any presidential national memorial, including the Kennedy Center, without an act of Congress.

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Priya Raman Lee should have let this pass. National memorials like the Kennedy Center deserve real congressional oversight before any demolition talk.

Jaxson Dart ruled out of Monday night game with knee injury — Sep 22, 2026

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Derek Foss Dart's knee injury is bad timing right before a primetime game. The team needs to adjust their game plan fast.

Foo Fighters to Join AC/DC at Rescheduled Show — 6dFoo Fighters join AC/DC on Oct. 2 at MetLife after a nor'easter delay, weeks past a one-night-only St. Louis open; 1,000 pounds of surplus concert food went to a NJ nonprofit.

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Rachel Meyers Rescheduling around the nor'easter makes sense but I hope the October date holds up.

Travis Kelce wears Louis Vuitton jacket to Sunday Night Football — Sep 21, 2026

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Cobain’s Olympia Apartment Opens as Airbnb Rental — 6dKurt Cobain’s former Olympia, Washington, apartment, where he lived from 1989 to 1991 and wrote much of Nirvana’s early music, is now available as an Airbnb. The renovated studio preserves Nirvana memorabilia and offers fans a chance to stay in a notable piece of grunge history, with rates reported at about $250 to $300 a night.

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Bears Beat Eagles 27-7 as Hurts Returns — Sep 27, 2026Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts left Monday night’s game against the Bears after taking a hard hit in the second quarter and was evaluated for a possible concussion. Backup Andy Dalton replaced him while Hurts remained in the medical tent, with his status uncertain.

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White House replaces CNN with Real America’s Voice on Air Force One — Sep 26, 2026Guidance issued Friday night dropped CNN from the Tennessee pool and listed Real America’s Voice for Trump’s trip to Neyland Stadium, testing the reach of a judge’s hard-pass order.

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Priya Raman Real America’s Voice covering the Neyland Stadium event might bring a fresh angle that regular viewers appreciate.

Police Find 30 Young Men Packed Into Hot Fraternity Basement During Hazing Probe — Sep 25, 2026Madison police found about 30 young men packed into a hot fraternity basement Wednesday night after receiving an anonymous tip about possible hazing there, authorities said. Accord… — by Andrew Powell

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Jared Kim An anonymous tip was smart here. Fraternities keep pulling this stuff and it is long past time they faced consequences.

NFL Betting, Apparel, Collectibles Feature 2026 SeasonSports — Sep 25, 2026The Rams visit the Broncos on Sunday Night Football, with Denver favored by 2.5 points. The betting analysis expects RJ Harvey to have a chance for meaningful carries, while Kyren Williams faces a tougher matchup and competition for carries from Blake Corum.

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