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Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez Earns Week 1 Team HonorsSports — Sep 17, 2026Christian Gonzalez’s record-setting extension has cemented him as one of the NFL’s top-paid cornerbacks as he prepares for a challenging matchup against DK Metcalf in Week 1. The Patriots’ historic cornerback lineage underpins expectations, and Gonzalez already earned strong PFF praise for his Week 1 performance, signaling he’s living up to the mega-salary.

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $193 million after no winning ticket — Sep 5, 2026Friday’s Mega Millions drawing produced no jackpot winner, leaving the estimated Tuesday jackpot at $193 million after the numbers 6, 26, 34, 59, 61 and Mega Ball 24 were drawn, marking the 11th consecutive drawing without a full six-number prize. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 35, with the odds of hitting five numbers plus the Mega Ball at 1 in 290,472,336, and Mega Millions is played in 45 states, plus D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Tom Gallagher Eleven drawings with no winner and the pot's still under 200 million, kind of a low number by Mega Millions standards these days.

Mega Millions Reveals Numbers for $261M Jackpot — 5dOn 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.

New York Urges Data Centers to Fund Communities $1 Million per Megawatt — Sep 15, 2026New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged local governments to seek at least $1 million per megawatt in community investment from data center developers.

Maya Lindstrom Texas already stopped new centers over the same issues, and New York should do more than just ask for money if jobs stay so low.

Harry, Meghan Set for UK Security Reviews — Sep 14, 2026Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, left their new UK school after two days when security could not keep the school-run convoy intact, as RAVEC opens fresh risk assessments of Harry and Meghan.

Chris Dalton The children deserve proper safeguards even if their parents aren't full-time working royals.

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.

Meghan Patrick, Mitchell Tenpenny Welcome Baby Girl — Sep 8, 2026Meghan Patrick and Mitchell Tenpenny welcomed their first child, Ember James Tenpenny, born September 1 weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces, and shared the joyful news on social media with gratitude. The couple had previously candidly discussed a long journey to conceive, with Patrick pausing touring for health and family as they begin parenthood and honor family in their baby’s name.

Five States Release Mega Millions and Pick 3 Lottery Results — 5dAcross several states, Sept. 22, 2026 lottery results were released with detailed prize-claim guidelines for North Carolina, Illinois, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, including prize thresholds and where to claim. Meanwhile Powerball's current jackpot sits at $313 million with a $133.6 million cash option for the Sept. 21 drawing after a $1 million prize in the Sept. 19 draw and a recent historic jackpot run; next drawing is Sept. 23 with live viewing options.

Brewers Set Franchise Record With 98th Win — 6dThe Milwaukee Brewers set a franchise-record with their 98th win by shutting out the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 to complete a sweep and secure the NL Central while holding the majors' best record. William Contreras homered, Cooper Pratt drove in two, Jackson Chourio joined the 20-20-20 club to start his career, and Trevor Megill earned the save as Jacob Misiorowski worked a brief, workload-managed start.

Marcus Bell Chourio hitting the 20-20-20 mark so early is a big reason this team keeps breaking records.

Sept. 17 Lottery Results and Powerball JackpotsLifestyle — Sep 13, 2026Global lottery updates show mixed outcomes and reforms: the Philippines’ PCSO reported no winners for the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Megalotto 6/45 jackpots on Sept 14, 2026, while New Zealand moves to a 14-ball Powerball format starting Sept 16 with a higher $60 million cap and altered odds. Meanwhile, Daily Lotto results were posted in South Africa with notable jackpot estimates, and apps continue to provide alerts and terms of use for lottery results across regions.

Florida Lottery Reports $6 Million Winner as Jackpot Climbs — Sep 16, 2026Lottery players nationwide are being reminded how to play and where to claim winnings, with updates from Florida, New York, and multiple states on Sept. 15–16 draws, Mega Millions estimates, and prize rules. Florida reports a $6 million Florida Lotto winner from Aug. 5 and ongoing rollovers, New York highlights Millionaire for Life along with other draw games, and Philippine Ultra Lotto 6/58 details play formats and consecutive-draw options.

Gambia Requires Permits After Power-Cut Unrest — Sep 11, 2026Gambia's police chief Seedy Mukhtar Touray announced that protests will require an approved permit, following nights of unrest with tear gas, vandalism, and detainee releases tied to power outages. The protests reflect chronic electricity shortages under President Adama Barrow ahead of elections, as NAWEC cites rising demand and the government pledges new generators and a 50‑megawatt solar plant, amid critics' concerns over import dependence.

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

Morgan Stanley Sees Up to $17 Billion in Annual Tesla Semi Software Revenue — Sep 11, 2026Morgan Stanley’s note estimates Tesla’s autonomous Semi software could generate 12,000–18,000 dollars per truck per month, potentially reaching about 17 billion dollars in software revenue by 2040 with 82,000 Semis on the road, far eclipsing current consumer FSD revenue. Tesla is expanding the Semi into Europe with specifications like a 550-kilometer range and fast Megacharger charging, leveraging high diesel prices to accelerate adoption, while Musk’s ventures like Boring Company attract large funding for tunnel projects.

Dana Whitfield Reaching 17 billion by 2040 depends on hitting those production numbers, which Tesla has struggled with before.

Ventura County Plans 9/11 Commemorations, Leadership ChangePolitics — Sep 8, 2026Oxnard appoints Rocky Marquez as police chief after Chief Benites retires, signaling continued leadership continuity for public safety; in Jamestown, three men including influencer Niky Sal have been arrested and charged in a December stabbing case following investigations and evidence reviews; and in a separate international development, a government moves to block Nelson Mandela’s possessions from sale while King Charles asserts that Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals.

Brady, Logan Paul Feud Draws Global Attention — Aug 31, 2026Megan Rapinoe criticized Tom Brady’s ongoing public feud with Logan Paul, calling the slap and fake beef bizarre and questioning why someone of Brady’s stature would participate in the spectacle. While praising his broadcasting work, Rapinoe urged a more responsible use of his platform as the controversy persists across high-profile events.

Bernstein Liebhard sues GoDaddy, Capricor and three other firms over alleged misstatements — Sep 3, 2026Bernstein Liebhard LLP announced securities class-action lawsuits on behalf of investors against Capricor, GoDaddy, Hyliion, GPGI, and Megan Holdings for alleged misleading statements and inflated stock prices during their respective class periods, urging eligible shareholders to join by submitting forms.

Can you read data — or just vibes?Quizie — QuizFifteen questions on charts, stats, and the tricks numbers play. The rank tells everyone whether to trust your slides.

Sudan's war-damaged grid failure drives families to costly solar power — Sep 6, 2026With Sudan’s war-damaged electricity grid, capacity has plunged from about 4,400 to roughly 1,100 megawatts and billions in damages, leaving millions facing outages that disrupt education, health, and daily life. In response, households increasingly turn to rooftop solar—yet a typical 10-kilowatt system can cost around $5,000, a barrier for many amid soaring needs and a sun-rich environment that could power a broader shift if affordability improves.

Priya Raman With that much sun, Sudan should be a solar success story, not a cautionary tale about who can afford electricity.

Patagonia courts OpenAI-backed data centers as US sites face backlash — Sep 7, 2026Argentina’s Patagonia is becoming a hub for massive data-center projects as cool climate, abundant renewable energy, and nearby Vaca Muerta shale gas attract tech giants and investors. Projects from Pampa Energia, Sur Energy with OpenAI, and others aim for hundreds of megawatts, though developers face infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and regulatory hurdles before large-scale operations can materialize.

Dana Whitfield Funny how these projects always chase places with weak regulation and cheap energy, then call it innovation.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘surprised’ by King Charles’ letter on royal status — Sep 8, 2026

DOE Finalizes $1.9B Loan for Iowa Nuclear RestartBusiness — Sep 8, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy approved a loan of up to $1.9 billion to NextEra Energy to restart the 615-megawatt Duane Arnold Nuclear Energy Center in Iowa, with commercial operation targeted for the first half of 2029, as part of a broader push to bolster nuclear generation. The project is expected to boost local jobs, tax revenues, and grid reliability, and Google has been identified as a major purchaser of the plant’s power for its AI data centers.

William and Kate's response to Harry and Meghan UK return draws scrutiny — Sep 9, 2026

California Mega Millions player wins six-figure prize from mystery ticket locationBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘surprised’ by King Charles’ letter on royal statusWorld — Sep 8, 2026

Brewers open series at Cincinnati with playoff berth possible by Sunday — Sep 4, 2026The Milwaukee Brewers maintain an eight-game NL Central lead and could clinch a playoff spot this weekend after a split with the Cubs, as they prep for a three-game set with the Cincinnati Reds. Trevor Megill’s streak of 14 scoreless appearances highlights a shutdown bullpen as Milwaukee rides into the Reds series with Shane Drohan and Rhett Lowder set as the starters for Milwaukee and Cincinnati respectively.

Marcus Bell Curious how Drohan handles a Reds lineup that's been scrappy lately. If the bullpen keeps this up though it won't matter much.

Gloria Steinem Dies at 92; Tributes Pour In — Sep 3, 2026Gloria Steinem, a defining figure of the second wave and longtime advocate for women’s rights, died at 92, with Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden and others praising her impact on equality and her ability to unite people in the fight for justice. Tributes across outlets and personal remembrances, including Meghan Markle sharing unseen photos, emphasize Steinem’s mentorship, enduring influence and commitment to gender equality.

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King Charles clarifies Harry and Meghan's royal status

Mega Millions and state lottery results