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AI Companies Face Class-Action Suit Over Alleged Development Pace Pact — Sep 18, 2026A federal lawsuit in California accuses Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Google of illegal collusion to slow frontier AI development after public calls to pace AI progress, violating antitrust law. Plaintiffs argue such private coordination among rivals threatens public safety and seeks class-action relief against the four companies.

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NFL, SEC acknowledge football officiating errors — Sep 27, 2026Football officiating decisions drew scrutiny across the NFL and college game: the NFL acknowledged an erroneous pass-interference call that helped decide the Rams’ loss, while a replay ruling in Packers-Falcons changed an apparent fumble to an incomplete pass. The SEC also admitted officials wrongly allowed Tennessee’s late onside kick against Texas, saying the Vols should have faced a penalty and replayed the kick.

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Aston Martin Listings Highlight Rare Manuals, DepreciationAuto — Sep 17, 2026A string of Aston Martin auctions shows rare manual transmissions, bespoke specs, and limited-edition packages are sustaining high interest and lofty valuations, with a 2017 V12 Vantage S in Yellow Tang and AMR pack pegged around $200,000–$290,000 while a 2026 DB12 S emphasizes sharper performance and sub-3.4 second 0–60 times; meanwhile, a low-mileage 2021 Vantage with a dog-leg manual is listed near $110,000–$145,000, and Volante/DB12 examples show six-figure private-sale ranges around $180,000–$210,000.

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Sanders Urges Trump, Xi to Negotiate AI Treaty — Sep 13, 2026Bernie Sanders urged Trump and Xi to negotiate a binding treaty to pause advanced AI development and ban superintelligent AI, following unprecedented alignment among tech leaders to slow the pace of progress. He framed diplomacy as the only viable path to prevent humanity from being at risk, calling for an upcoming AI summit to finalize the pact.

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Derek Foss A pause sounds fine but I doubt Trump or Xi will actually slow their own countries tech race.

Ethan Hawke Leads Convicts on Gold Trek in Depression Thriller The Weight — Sep 14, 2026The Weight is a grim 1930s-set crime-action drama led by Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, following Hawke’s character and a small group of prisoners who must transport gold across dangerous terrain amid corrupt officials during the Great Depression. Production notes highlight the film’s demanding physical shoots, the Pacific Northwest-influenced setting (with Germany standing in for Oregon) and a teddy-bear motif that the director says anchors the characters’ desperation, including real details like what was inside the gold packs and a change from heavy weights to toilet paper in the prop gold.

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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.

Modified 2016 Hellcat With 977 Wheel HP Listed at $30,000 — Sep 12, 2026Dodge is pushing a mix of high-performance and family-friendly SUVs, from a heavily modified 2016 Charger SRT Hellcat boasting 977 wheel horsepower with an estimated value around mid-$40,000s to mid-$50,000s, to 2026 Charger and Durango models that emphasize AWD capability, premium interiors, and advanced tech packages. Dealers are marketing Scat Pack and GT Plus variants with loaded features and discounts, including a 9,993-off-MSRP loaner deal and multiple option groups that add luxury touches like heated seats, leather seats, navigation, and driver-assist tech.

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Rachel Meyers I'd rather buy a stock one and add power myself than risk hidden issues on a heavily modified Charger.

CeeDee Lamb and Kyler Murray Top Week 1 Prop Recommendations — Sep 13, 2026Five NFL prop bets highlighted across the articles all favor overs: CeeDee Lamb over 6.5 receptions in Cowboys-Giants, Kyler Murray over 22.5 rushing yards in Packers-Vikings, D’Andre Swift over 62.5 rushing yards in Bears-Panthers, Zay Flowers over 63.5 receiving yards in Ravens-Colts, and Garrett Wilson over 5.5 receptions in Jets-Titans, each supported by expected roles and Week 1 context. The picks emphasize established roles, favorable matchups, and volume in a low-variance Week 1 environment.

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Marcus Bell CeeDee Lamb over 6.5 receptions feels like the safest pick here given his role in the offense.

Packers, Tucker Kraft agree to four-year, $75 million extension — Sep 10, 2026The Green Bay Packers and tight end Tucker Kraft remain locked in negotiations over a long-term extension ahead of the season opener, with Kraft pushing for a roughly $20 million-per-year deal and the team wary of guarantees beyond signing bonuses amid his ACL recovery. Some reports and insiders suggest a serious offer could close the gap before Week 1, and Packers officials are keen to finalize the deal despite the standoff.

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Packers Linebacker Cooper Carted Off With Achilles Injury — 2dPackers LB Edgerrin Cooper was carted off with a non-contact left Achilles injury in a 17-14 win over Tampa Bay; Matt LaFleur said he would suspect it ends Cooper's season.

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Sam Okafor That's a brutal non-contact Achilles tear for Cooper, the Packers secondary will miss his speed for the rest of the year.

Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses into Pacific at Hawaii Volcanoes Park — 4dHōlei Sea Arch, a roughly 90-foot landmark at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park that formed about 550 years ago, has collapsed into the Pacific; officials say it was standing Sept. 23 and gone days later, though the exact timing is unknown. The arch’s collapse followed years of earthquake damage, cracking and powerful surf, and park officials are warning visitors to stay away from unstable coastal cliffs.

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Pac-12 Opens League Play as High School Teams Post Shutouts — 4dA Pac-12 mailbag graded teams’ nonconference performances as the revived league entered conference play, while Canada West’s Week 5 slate featured a first-place showdown between UBC and Saskatchewan and Alberta seeking to build on a record-setting win. High school results included Amherst’s 7-0 start and Shawano’s win, while the CFL roundup listed recent scores and upcoming matchups.

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Rachel Meyers UBC needs to win that top spot matchup against Saskatchewan to keep their Canada West momentum going.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Category 3 Nolo Threatens Remote Pacific Atolls — 3dHurricane Nolo rapidly strengthened to Category 3 over the Pacific west of Hawaii, prompting a tropical storm warning for part of the remote Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Forecasters warned that surf could inundate low-lying atolls, but no populated islands were expected to be threatened; Nolo was headed west toward the International Date Line.

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Sam Okafor Those atolls in the monument are already fragile ecosystems, hope the surf doesn't wipe out too much nesting habitat.

Packers Sign Zeitler as Jayden Reed Is Sidelined — 6dThe Green Bay Packers signed veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, a Wisconsin native and former Pro Bowler, to bolster a struggling offensive line. He is expected to compete for the starting right guard spot after a ramp-up period, with coach Matt LaFleur saying his experience could steady the young unit.

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Packers' Micah Parsons Return May Slip to November — 5dMicah Parsons is not expected back at practice next week, and the Packers may hold him out until November despite no reported setback; meanwhile, rookie Chris McClellan says he is learning pass-rushing technique from Parsons. Dallas has continued using assets from the Parsons trade to remake its defense, including moves for Quinnen Williams and Joey Porter Jr., renewing debate over the cost of its post-Parsons approach.

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SDSU Set for Historic Pac-12 Opener — 5dSan Diego State enters its first Pac-12 game against Texas State on a three-game losing streak, with a mumps outbreak and injuries—including the expected absence of star running back Lucky Sutton—threatening to further weaken the Aztecs. Texas State comes in after a 63-10 win and brings one of the conference’s most explosive offenses, setting up a difficult test for San Diego State at Snapdragon Stadium.

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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.

AEW Wrestler PAC Dies at 40 — Sep 28, 2026PAC died at 40 less than 24 hours after wrestling Andrade for the AEW National Championship at All Out and appearing in the main event; AEW gave no cause.

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Falcons Rout Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field — Sep 22, 2026The Green Bay Packers host the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football at Lambeau, with Green Bay chasing a NFL-record 14th consecutive home-opener win as they aim to extend their early-season momentum behind quarterback Jordan Love. The short week spotlight includes Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returning from injury and a heavy emphasis on tight game-planning, while fans can tune in via Prime Video and various NFL streaming options.

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Japan Services Prices Rise at Fastest Pace Since June 2024 — Sep 28, 2026Japan’s services producer price index rose 3.7% year over year in August, its fastest pace since June 2024, as freight, advertising and rental costs increased. The broadening price pressures support expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates further.

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Elena Vasquez Rising service costs from freight and rents will squeeze smaller firms, so the Bank of Japan should move slowly on any rate hike.

Pacific sees three hurricanes at once as El Niño boosts activityWeather — Sep 25, 2026A powerful El Niño is fueling an unusually active Pacific hurricane season, with several storms spinning across the basin while Atlantic activity remains unusually quiet. Hurricane Polo is forecast to threaten Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, while Nolo could bring dangerous rain and flooding to Hawaii; Odalys is weakening over open water.

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Packers Sign Veteran Tomlinson Off Cowboys Practice Squad — Sep 26, 2026Packers signed 34-year-old Laken Tomlinson off the Cowboys practice squad Sept. 26 after managing only 17 rushing yards in a 35-14 loss to Atlanta.

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Rachel Meyers Tomlinson's experience should steady the line and give Love more time in the pocket.

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.

Packers Fall 35-14 to Falcons, Drop to 1-2 — Sep 23, 2026After Green Bay’s 35-14 loss to Atlanta, Jordan Love took responsibility for his rushed decisions and accuracy while the Packers’ porous offensive line and nearly absent running game left the offense struggling. Coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged the pressure could undermine Love’s confidence and said Green Bay must make schematic changes and establish a ground game to help protect him.

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Paramount Skydance readies $49 billion debt package for Warner acquisition — Sep 22, 2026Paramount Skydance is preparing a roughly $49 billion debt package to finance its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, including a newly launched $7.5 billion term-loan sale. The financing is moving forward after the company settled lawsuits that had delayed the deal, with bankers expected to begin marketing the debt to investors in the coming weeks.

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Trump greets Xi at Andrews with military display as Taiwan arms package stays unshipped — Sep 24, 2026Trump greeted Xi at Joint Base Andrews with bombers and a red carpet, the first such presidential airport welcome since 1962, as a $14 billion Taiwan package stays unshipped and Wicker calls the guest a dictator.

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Priya Raman Holding back the weapons for Taiwan after this kind of airport ceremony undercuts any tough stance.

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Tropical Storm Polo and potential Hurricane Nolo threaten Pacific and Hawaii