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Emmys Omit Chuck Norris, Several Stars From Tribute — Sep 15, 20262026 Emmys In Memoriam omitted Chuck Norris after his 196-episode Walker, Texas Ranger run; fans also blasted snubs of Nicholas Brendon and Daveigh Chase.

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Maya Lindstrom It's odd they honored Dolly Parton but missed Jaye P. Morgan and Peter Cullen who shaped so much programming.

Premium Income sets 10.12 percent trailing yield on monthly payoutFinance — 1dSeveral funds and income trusts announced upcoming 2026 distributions, including Premium Income Corporation’s monthly C$0.09-per-share payment and Income Financial Trust’s formula-based C$0.08642-per-unit payment. Fidelity Emerging Markets proposed a US$0.33 final dividend subject to shareholder approval, while Russell Investments disclosed an ETF distribution; Diversified Royalty also announced a cash dividend, though the supplied release omits its amount and dates.

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Rachel Meyers Fidelity's proposed 0.33 US dollar emerging markets dividend should help if the vote goes through.

Meta Unveils VR Headset, Camera-Free Smart Glasses — Sep 21, 2026Meta is gearing up for a major Connect event with new smart glasses that omit built-in cameras to address privacy concerns, along with AI features and a lightweight mixed-reality headset codenamed Phoenix, plus ongoing Ray-Ban collaborations and privacy indicators. Separately, the INVEST Digital Health conference underscores wearables’ expanding role in healthcare, from vital-sign monitoring to integrating wearable data into care delivery and clinical trials.

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Ex-UNRWA Chief Says Board of Peace Quietly Met With Agency on Gaza — Sep 25, 2026Ex-UNRWA chief Lazzarini says the Board of Peace met his agency at least three times this year; a Wednesday U.N. briefing still omitted UNRWA as a partner.

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Priya Raman The public denial of any role in Gaza makes these backchannel talks look inconsistent and risks losing support from countries funding the effort.

South Sudan School Roof Restored for 701 ChildrenBusiness — Sep 21, 2026The relevant articles explain that homeowners should assess roof condition before investing in replacement: proper inspections can identify ventilation issues, guide choices suited to local hazards, and determine whether repairs can protect property value as effectively as a new roof. A separate religious-law article clarifies that completed vessels such as intact furniture cannot be used as sukkah roofing, while dismantled wood may be permitted; unrelated franchise and school-restoration stories are omitted.

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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.

Xavi Leaves Depay Out of First Netherlands Squad — Sep 18, 2026New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez omits Memphis Depay from his first Netherlands squad for Nations League fixtures, while naming Ruben van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiël and keeping Virgil van Dijk in the squad for multiple tests. The reshuffle signals a rebuild under Xavi, pairing returning players like Joey Veerman with fresh faces as the Oranje prepare for Germany, Serbia, and Greece across four matches.

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Marcus Bell Including van Bommel and Zechiël while keeping van Dijk should help blend experience with new energy for those Nations League matches.

Pulisic Out, 13 Newcomers Join USMNT Roster — Sep 16, 2026Mauricio Pochettino’s first USMNT camp for the 2030 cycle omits Christian Pulisic, instead highlighting 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan and other teenagers as the squad prepares for friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with Yunus Musah recalled. The move signals a youth-forward rebuild for the program and comes amid talk of a strained Pulisic-Pochettino relationship after Pulisic’s 2025 Gold Cup absence and limited club playing time.

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Elena Vasquez Sullivan getting a look at 16 is bold but the lack of experience on this roster could hurt in those friendlies.

Gulf System Has 90% Chance of DevelopingWeather — 3dThe National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad low-pressure area that may form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, with development expected to be slow and a 30% chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm within seven days. It is too early to assess possible Gulf Coast impacts; if a storm forms, it would be named Isaias, in a season that has yet to produce an Atlantic hurricane.

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Medvedev Defaulted Against Djokovic at China Open — 3dDaniil Medvedev reached the China Open semifinals on a seven-match winning streak, beating Francisco Cerúndolo in straight sets and becoming the ATP Tour’s leading hard-court winner this season. He faces Novak Djokovic, who advanced by defeating Alexander Zverev; Djokovic leads their career series 10-5.

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Ohio Prison Inmate Dies; Aggravated Murder ProbeWorld — 18hA 29-year-old inmate, Maurice Vinson, died after suffering blunt-force head injuries in a fight with his cellmate at Lebanon Correctional Institution in Ohio. State authorities are investigating his death as a homicide; no charges have been filed.

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Gianforte India Trade Mission Seeks Investment Amid Conservative Criticism — 1dMontana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s trade mission to India is promoting investment and partnerships in technology, manufacturing, agriculture and other industries, with the state saying the effort could bring jobs and economic opportunities. The trip has drawn criticism from Montana conservatives who argue taxpayer-funded outreach risks outsourcing jobs and opportunities.

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

Major Election Forecaster Shifts Kansas Senate Race To Toss Up For Seat Dems Haven’t Held Since FDR — 7hCook Political Report, a prominent elections forecaster, shifted the Kansas Senate race Tuesday from leaning Republican to a "toss up."

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Gunfire Erupts at Georgia Homecoming Party, Killing Two and Injuring 35 — 2dTwo men, ages 20 and 23, were killed and up to 35 injured when gunfire erupted at two spots during a Vienna, Georgia, homecoming party attended by more than 1,000.

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Trump Blames Sen. Cotton for Blocking Permanent Daylight Saving Bill — 4dPresident Trump urged Senate Republicans to advance the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, and blamed Sen. Tom Cotton for blocking it. The House passed the bill, but it remains stalled in the Senate; opponents warn later winter sunrises would leave students and workers traveling in darkness, while supporters say evening daylight would bring safety, health and economic benefits.

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Elena Vasquez Cotton has a fair point about kids and workers facing dark mornings in winter if the change goes through.

Rural Voters Divided Over Trump Immigration Crackdown — 1dRural voters are divided over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown: roughly one-third say it has helped their communities, one-third say it has hurt them, and about three in 10 report no effect. The split reflects both support for tougher enforcement and concerns that immigrants are vital to local economies and that deportations are uprooting families, making immigration a key issue as midterms approach.

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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.

Eurozone Investor Confidence Falls, German Consumers Turn Pessimistic — 1dGerman consumer confidence fell sharply in October, clouding prospects for spending and Christmas shopping as households anticipated higher prices and lower disposable income. Eurozone investor confidence also weakened as expectations declined; Sentix cited growing concern about France, while Germany’s current economic assessment improved despite softer expectations.

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Spain Housing Crisis Dominates Snap Election — 1dAn 87-year-old's attempted Madrid eviction sparked nationwide protests and made housing the core of Spain's snap election after Parliament rejected rent-cap decrees.

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Falcons spoil Saints' Domecoming anniversary with 45-24 victory — 2dThe Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 45-24 in the teams’ 20th-anniversary Domecoming game, taking control with Bijan Robinson’s 59-yard touchdown run on the opening drive. Brian Robinson Jr. scored three rushing touchdowns for Atlanta, while Alvin Kamara scored twice for New Orleans.

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California Candidates Differ on Housing Growth and Local Control — 1dAliso Viejo City Council candidates offered approaches to meeting state housing requirements while preserving neighborhood character, including resident input, carefully located development and compatible designs; they also emphasized spending discipline, reserves and responsible economic development. In the Orange County supervisor race, candidates called for expanding affordable and supportive housing and using county resources to move people into permanent homes, with one highlighting additional housing vouchers and another advocating outcome-based funding and consequences for cities that resist development.

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Marcus Bell Cities need to meet the housing mandates but shouldn't force incompatible projects on existing neighborhoods.

CFL Week 19 Set to Begin FridayTech — 4dThe Saskatchewan Roughriders are set to visit Montreal on October 12, while the Saskatoon Hilltops begin Prairie Football Conference playoff action and the Huskies host Manitoba later in the month. The roundup also previews upcoming NFL games and WHL matchups for the Saskatoon Blades and Prince Albert Raiders.

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Ten states rank their wettest Octobers on record since 1895 — 1dWyoming's October 2025 ranked 10th-wettest since 1895 at 2.11 inches, short of 1994's 2.87-inch record, in Stacker rankings from NCEI data.

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Priya Raman Massachusetts breaking that old precipitation mark explains why the fall foliage looked so washed out.

Louisiana Map Reduces Scotlandville Black Voting-Age Share — 2dA Supreme Court ruling prompted Louisiana to redraw the district that includes Scotlandville, a predominantly Black Baton Rouge community, reducing its Black voting-age population from 53% to 25% and placing it in a majority-white district. Rep. Cleo Fields says he will not seek reelection, leaving residents concerned about losing a representative with deep ties to the community and its needs.

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Google Faces Polish Probe, Potential 10%-Turnover Fine — 1dPoland's regulator suspects Google of abusing its dominant position in publisher payment talks, with a possible fine of up to 10% of turnover.

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Tom Gallagher This probe looks like regulators piling on Google when the real issue is publishers wanting money for content that drives traffic to them anyway.

ECB Economists Warn Energy Costs Pose Risks to Inflation and Growth — 1dNagel told a Sorrento conference that at 3.8% inflation there are still no clear signs energy costs have entered wage and price setting.

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Derek Foss Energy costs from Middle East tensions could easily push inflation back up before wages catch up.