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Calls Grow for Frontier AI Safety Rules — Sep 9, 2026Blue-state leaders, led by Illinois Gov. Pritzker, are calling for swift federal AI regulation and oversight as safety concerns mount following high-profile resignations within Anthropic and other AI firms. Pritzker and allies urge Congress to hold hearings, end industry lobbying against safeguards, and coordinate comprehensive federal action to rein in AI development.

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Ralph Lauren Returns to Runway with Spring 2027 Collection — Sep 9, 2026Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2027 collection leans into his enduring codes—masculine tailoring, romantic shirting, and timeless Americana—while recombining them with lighter, more lived-in touches that feel both familiar and refreshed. The show drew a star-studded front row and reinforces Lauren’s influence as the fashion world seeks continuous reinvention.

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Tom Gallagher Seeing the front row packed again shows his pull hasn't faded. Good to have him back on the runway.

Blue Jays' playoff push clouded by four new injury concerns — Sep 5, 2026The 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.

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

Prosecutors Won’t Seek Death Penalty for Reiner — Sep 15, 2026Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, is facing a multi-count murder indictment tied to the December Brentwood killings and is due in court for a pretrial hearing as prosecutors pursue charges that include murder with special circumstances such as lying in wait and the use of a knife. The district attorney has opted not to pursue the death penalty, influenced by the victims’ anti-execution views, a state moratorium on capital punishment, and family dynamics, while the defense seeks access to a $1.5 million trust fund to mount the defense as the case proceeds toward potential life-in-prison outcomes.

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Marcus Bell Accessing that trust fund could let the defense actually prepare properly.

Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy, breaks decades-old record — Sep 7, 2026Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy for The Bear's Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, setting the record for the longest gap between acting Emmys and drawing a standing ovation from peers. The award follows the murder of Reiner and his wife Michele, with their son Nick charged, and tributes ranged from The Bear finale homage to widespread industry remembrances.

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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.

Reinvigorated Sakic to remain Avalanche GM indefinitely, team sources say — Sep 14, 2026Colorado Avalanche legend Joe Sakic will continue as the team’s full-time general manager, with no GM search planned as he resumes day-to-day duties and aims to build toward another title, following his reinvigorated commitment after last season’s playoff setback. He already secured a historic eight-year, $163.2 million contract for star defenseman Cale Makar and will guide the front office for the 2026-27 season and beyond, with the organization expressing strong confidence in his leadership.

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Jared Kim Hoping the front office builds depth this time instead of relying so much on the stars again.

Phillies Reinstate Banks From Injured List, Option Holman to Triple-A — Sep 13, 2026Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Braves, returning from a left forearm strain and carrying an 0-4 record with a 7.14 ERA in 28 appearances. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, infielder Christian Cairo was designated for assignment, with Grant Holman optioned to Triple-A after his MLB debut and Cairo’s status noted as depth if unclaimed.

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Priya Raman Cairo gets DFA'd as the obvious roster casualty here, but the team still needs reliable infield depth if he clears waivers.

Nicole Kidman reportedly dating investor Michael Reinstein after Keith Urban split — Sep 3, 2026Nicole Kidman is reportedly casually dating businessman Michael Reinstein after her divorce from Keith Urban, with insiders saying she’s having fun and exploring new dating possibilities. Meanwhile, Urban and Kidman are said to be in a much better place post-split, supported by close friends and a sense of renewed stability in her life.

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Marcus Bell Good for her, honestly. Divorce is hard enough without the whole world watching you rebuild.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Removal of Court-Appointed Prosecutor — 15hA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate Roger Rogoff as the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, setting up another legal battle over the… — by Andrew Powell

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Nicole Hardy This reinstatement keeps the current prosecutor in place for now. It could affect ongoing cases in that district.

White Sox Sweep Astros, Advance to Face Guardians — 4dPope Leo XIV, a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, sent team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf a letter of support before the Sox’s AL Wild Card opener against the Houston Astros. He blessed the team and said he hoped sports would promote friendship, solidarity and respect; the letter followed the Sox’s tribute to him at a game in August.

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Wounded captain unlocks door and stops cockpit takeover — 1dSmit Machchhar opened the reinforced cockpit door while bleeding after his co-pilot stabbed him on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The plunge, the passengers who rushed in, and what the case means for aviation security and public safety.

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Dana Whitfield The captain's quick thinking to open the door despite his wounds probably saved everyone on board.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Classic Westerns Top Recent Genre Rankings — Sep 24, 2026Classic Westerns are drawing renewed attention through recent rankings: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly remains IMDb’s highest-ranked Western, High Noon topped a suspense-focused list as a remake moves forward, and The Shootist placed among John Wayne’s best films. Their histories also include notable refusals—Charles Bronson passed on roles in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and The Shootist, while Wayne rejected Little Big Man—and modern films continue to reinvent the genre with darker themes and morally complex characters.

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Costco Reports Q4 Sales Rise 11.2% to $93.9B — Sep 24, 2026Costco reported fourth-quarter net sales of $93.9 billion, up 11.2% year over year, while fiscal-year net sales rose 10.1% to $297.2 billion. Its quarterly results included a $0.15-per-share benefit from tariff refunds, partially offset by reinvestment.

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Derek Foss The tariff refund gave them a small lift this quarter but reinvesting it means they are focused on long term improvements rather than short term gains.

Meme reinterprets save the children slogan as resistance to new ideas — Sep 23, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Braves Activate Suarez After Three-Month Injury Absence — Sep 23, 2026Robert Suárez was activated from the injured list and reinstated to the Braves' bullpen ahead of the postseason, returning after elbow inflammation and a brief rehab stint. In corresponding moves, Owen Murphy was optioned to clear a roster spot, as Atlanta aims to ramp up Suárez for high-leverage relief.

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Rachel Meyers Optioning Murphy to clear space feels like the right call but I hope they ease Suarez in carefully after so long out.

Which of your friends would you actually marry?Quizie — QuizName your candidates and answer honestly — the AI issues the verdict, with a runner-up. Private until YOU decide to share it.

Meme reinterprets UN audience leaving Trump speech as standing ovation — Sep 23, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Silent Hill: Townfall Shifts to First-Person View in 1996 Scotland — Sep 21, 2026Silent Hill: Townfall shifts the franchise to a first‑person experience set in St. Amelia, Scotland, focusing on exploration, puzzles, and psychological horror with limited combat, delivering a atmospheric and story-driven reinvention that many reviews laud for capturing the series’ spirit while diverging from traditional gameplay. Critics praise its atmosphere, environmental storytelling, and fresh perspective from Screen Burn/No Code using Unreal Engine 5, though some note it may not fully satisfy longtime fans expecting the classic trilogy’s pacing and style.

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Dana Whitfield Longtime fans like me might miss the deliberate third-person pacing even if the environmental storytelling holds up in Unreal Engine 5.

Fed Raises Rates as India Faces Inflation Pressure — Sep 13, 2026Global markets are bracing for potential Fed tightening with expectations of a 25 basis-point hike in September and possibly more through year-end, while oil sits above $100 and US yields rise, reinforcing a stronger dollar dynamic. Asian assets are weighing rate hike prospects as the Bank of Korea indicates a possible rate increase amid solid growth, with analysts warning that persistent inflation and higher discount rates could pressure equities and trigger volatility in currencies and flows.