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MotoGP Selects Accenture to Launch Unified Fan Streaming Platform in 2027 — Sep 10, 2026MotoGP and Accenture are joining forces to build a unified, direct-to-fan OTT platform that will consolidate MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and World Superbike under a single architecture, featuring personalized experiences, multi-camera coverage, and live data, with AWS and other partners supporting the rollout. The project, led by Accenture Media Engage as part of Accenture Media Suite, targets a 2027 launch and signals a broader industry shift toward owned streaming infrastructure and AI-powered media solutions for sports.

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Canucks Claim Goalie Meriläinen Off Waivers — 3dLeevi Meriläinen is embracing a fresh opportunity with the Canucks after Vancouver claimed the Finnish goalie off waivers from Ottawa. After stopping 10 of 11 shots in relief during his debut, he is expected to make his first start against Calgary as he seeks a consistent role in Vancouver’s goaltending tandem.

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Macron, Carney plan Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon summit — Sep 18, 2026Macron will travel to Saint Pierre and Miquelon with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to reaffirm France-Canada ties and discuss the archipelago’s sovereignty, digital and space infrastructure, and turning the territory into a base for polar cooperation, amid broader talks about France’s presence across five oceans and Ottawa’s potential as an EU associate member. The visit underscores North Atlantic strategy, economic and regional concerns on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and comes as tensions with Washington and calls for European sovereignty shape the context of Franco-Canadian cooperation.

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Otto III and Bolesław the Brave Form Alliance at GnieznoGood News — FROM 1000Emperor and duke reconcile and create new diocese.

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Otto I Ends Magyar Threat at LechfeldGood News — FROM 955Emperor protects Christian Europe

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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.

The Bridge of Reconciliation at MostarGood News — FROM 2004Rebuilt Ottoman bridge reunites divided city

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Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $321 MillionLifestyle — 5dLottery results were reported for Sept. 29, 2026, draw games in New Mexico, Washington, California, Oregon and Tennessee. The Washington and Tennessee reports also explain how winners can claim prizes.

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Colts Enter as 4.5-Point Favorites Against Commanders in London — 1dThe NFL’s three-week London series opens with the Indianapolis Colts facing the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 4. Viewers can watch the game through NFL Network and several live-TV streaming services, some of which offer free trials.

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Maya Lindstrom I expect the Commanders to cover if their running game gets going against a soft Colts front.

Dodgers-Braves Opener Ranks Second-Hottest MLB Playoff Game — 2dThe Dodgers and Braves opened their National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in 100-degree heat, making it one of the hottest postseason games in the stadium’s history. The extreme conditions prompted players and fans to focus on hydration and shade, while reports also noted sparse seating before first pitch.

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Nicole Hardy Sparse seats before first pitch shows fans knew better than to sit out there all day.

Standard Chartered Expects ECB December Rate Hike — 3dStandard Chartered reverses its pause call and now expects a December ECB hike of 25bp to 2.75%, citing hotter energy-driven inflation and resilient activity; markets price ~65% odds.

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Nicole Hardy Standard Chartered changing its mind on the pause shows how fast the inflation outlook can shift with new data.

Martindale Offers Help to Cowboys DC Parker — 5dWink Martindale criticized Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker as “outclassed” and offered to help, pointing to Dallas’ poor defensive start and its coverage on the decisive play in a loss to Baltimore. Coach Brian Schottenheimer defended the play call, saying the defense needed to execute, while injuries have also hampered the unit.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Doha plans millennium-spanning Chinese ceramics exhibitionLifestyle — 5dCeramics are presented as enduring links between cultural heritage and exchange: Bien Hoa pottery connects Dong Nai with Hanoi, while Korean artist Young Shin Kim combines traditional techniques with Hangul in a California exhibition. In Qatar, an upcoming show traces more than a millennium of Chinese ceramics and maritime trade, echoing scholars’ view of porcelain as tangible evidence of ancient global connections.

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States Post Lottery Results With Powerball at $409 Million — 6d

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Derek Foss That jackpot sounds amazing but the odds make it basically impossible to win.

Stacker Ranks Hottest Octobers Since 1895 in Ten States — 4d

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Priya Raman The data makes sense given how many warm Octobers we've had lately with no real frost until November.

Red Mass plotter gets 70-month sentence — Sep 28, 2026Louis Geri got 5 years 10 months for camping on St. Matthew’s steps before the Red Mass with more than 100 homemade explosives and a nine-page demand list.

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Maya Lindstrom Glad the sentence reflects how dangerous it was to camp there with explosives meant for the Red Mass.

Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?Quizie — QuizName the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.

180 Forgotten Inventions Book Expected in 2026 — 5dHungry Minds announced Noah Charney’s illustrated book, *The Black Book*, which explores more than 180 ingenious inventions that never entered everyday life, examining how ideas were sidelined by timing, cost, complexity or more practical alternatives.

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Maya Lindstrom I'd like to know which inventions failed just because they were too expensive to produce at scale.

Five Men Held in RAF Fairford Terror Probe Released on Bail — Sep 27, 2026A local farmer’s 999 call after she spotted suspicious vans and masked men near RAF Fairford led to five arrests on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosives offenses; authorities say the investigation is ongoing and have not confirmed a motive or link to Iran. The farmer later criticized police and security services’ handling of the incident, while the defense secretary expressed gratitude for her alert but said she had only a partial picture.

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“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” — Terry Pratchett, Author, 1948–2015 — 5dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Dana Whitfield My cat struts around like she still expects offerings from the humans in the house.

Hungary Detains Two Orbán-Era Ministers in $87m Probes — Sep 28, 2026Hungarian prosecutors detained former ministers Balázs Hankó and Miklós Seszták after parliament lifted their immunity, in corruption investigations involving alleged misuse of cultural-fund money and bribery tied to public contracts. The new government has cast the arrests as part of an anti-corruption drive, while Fidesz allies boycotted the vote and denounced the proceedings as political revenge.

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Manchester United’s €120 Million Bale Bid Failed in 2013 — Sep 24, 2026André Villas-Boas says Manchester United made a late €120 million bid to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham in 2013, but Bale was determined to join Real Madrid, and the offer failed to change his mind.

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Keelon Russell leads Alabama drive despite holding penalties vs South CarolinaSports — Sep 25, 2026College football coverage includes Alabama’s drive against South Carolina and a preview of Louisiana’s road matchup with Charlotte, where the Cajuns were seeking their first road win. Separately, Robinhood listed a prediction-market event tied to receptions in the New England–Jacksonville pro football game.

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Winning lottery numbers announced across five jurisdictions — Sep 24, 2026California, Tennessee, South Dakota and Delaware published lottery results for Sept. 24, 2026. Taiwan also announced its July–August invoice lottery winners, with a NT$10 million special-prize number and additional cash prizes.

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Priya Raman Delaware and South Dakota picking the same date for announcements is probably just a coincidence.

Acting deputy attorney general announces indictment over alleged ballot disposal — Sep 23, 2026The clip shows Acting Deputy Attorney General McCotter announcing the unsealing of an indictment charging a former USPS postal worker with allegedly disposing of hundreds of mail-in ballots in Utah. The development is drawing attention due

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Mega Millions Reveals Numbers for $261M Jackpot — Sep 22, 2026On Sept. 22, 2026, Mega Millions drew a $261 million estimated jackpot with numbers 7, 13, 26, 37, 68 and Mega Ball 8, with no jackpot winner and the next drawing scheduled for Sept. 25. Separately, Arkansas and Texas published results for their Tuesday lottery games, reflecting draws across their respective offerings.

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