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Two former winners among six on 2026 Booker Prize shortlist — 4dFormer winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart made the 2026 Booker shortlist of six announced Sept. 22; either could become the fifth author to win twice.

Nicole Hardy Douglas Stuart writes with such honesty that another Booker would feel earned. Curious if his latest holds up to what made Shuggie Bain stick with so many readers.

NFLPA Flags Rio Field Concerns Before Cowboys-Ravens — 1dSix weeks of record rain preceded the NFL's first Rio game at Maracanã; on Sept. 25 the NFLPA said the field needed stitching and raised expansion limits.

Derek Foss Brazil might be a fun market but the league should sort out basic field conditions before scheduling more games there.

X2 Lawsuits Name Six Flags, Ride ManufacturerHealth — 4dMore than 100 riders allege traumatic brain injuries from Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster in recent years, as lawsuits mount after CNN documented serious injuries and deaths linked to the ride. One case involves a Los Angeles attorney whose injuries have left him unable to practice law, with claimants arguing the park ignored known dangers and should be held accountable.

Blaney Returns to Kansas After Hocevar Fight — 1dSix days after trading punches with Carson Hocevar at Bristol, Ryan Blaney appeared at Kansas on Sept. 25 with a still-visible black eye; NASCAR issued no penalties.

Nicole Hardy Blaney showing up with that black eye proves the Bristol fight was no joke, but NASCAR skipping penalties keeps the focus on racing.

Anthropic Seeks 50.1% Founder Voting Control Ahead of IPO — 2dAnthropic seeks shareholder OK for a Palantir-style plan giving Dario Amodei and six co-founders 50.1% voting power ahead of a 2026 IPO.

Rachel Meyers This setup could let the team prioritize long-term AI safety goals without constant pressure from quarterly results.

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.

Fantilli Signs Six-Year, $82.5 Million Blue Jackets Deal — 4dThe Columbus Blue Jackets signed 21-year-old center Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract worth $13.75 million annually, making him the team’s highest-paid player. Fantilli is coming off a career-best 59-point season.

Wings Beat Storm 103-91, Set Turnaround Record — 2dAfter Seattle cut a 19-point lead to six, Kuier and Bueckers hit consecutive 3s as Dallas won 103-91 and locked the No. 7 seed.

Chris Dalton Shepard's triple-double and that sweep of Seattle really show how far the Wings have come this season.

Athletics Rally From Six-Run Deficit, Beat Angels — 4dThe Oakland Athletics erased a six-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 in West Sacramento, powered by Carlos Cortes’ pinch-hit RBI triple and a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth, with Zack Gelof adding a later two-run blast. The win, part of a bid to end the season on a high note and avoid a 100-loss campaign, comes as the A’s face a six-game finale slate against the Angels and seek strong performances from pitchers and position players alike.

OceanaGold CEO Gerard Bond plans April 2027 retirement — 3dOceanaGold CEO Gerard Bond will retire in April 2027 after five years, staying six months as special advisor while Spencer Stuart searches worldwide for a successor.

Chris Dalton Spencer Stuart search or not, continuity matters more than a flashy outsider for a company like this.

Frankie Muniz Describes Six-Week 'Nightmare' After Split — Sep 18, 2026Frankie Muniz, 40, said Sept. 18 the last six weeks have been a "nightmare" after hitting rock bottom, two months after his divorce from Paige Price.

Tom Gallagher Sounds like a rough stretch but plenty of people bounce back stronger once the dust settles from a split.

Angels beat Mariners 7-5 in Seattle — 1dThe Angels beat the Mariners 7-5 in Seattle, backed by six scoreless innings from Reid Detmers, Wade Meckler’s four hits and Christian Moore’s three-run homer. The win came a day after Seattle was eliminated from playoff contention, capping a disappointing season for the Mariners.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Angi names Michael Steib CEO to pursue AI and profitability — 3dAngi appointed Michael Steib CEO effective September 22, 2026, succeeding Jeff Kip, who will advise for a six-month transition.

Maya Lindstrom Steib's digital background could finally help Angi make AI work for real customer value and steady profits.

Measles cases mount across three statesHealth — 1dMeasles cases are rising across several states: Kentucky reported 67 cases this year, including 63 in its current outbreak, Illinois reported 23 cases, and Wisconsin confirmed infections in six counties. Officials urge residents to check vaccination status, watch for symptoms and contact health providers after possible exposure; most reported cases in Illinois and Kentucky involved people unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status.

Rockies Reach Fourth Straight 100-Loss Season — 6dThe Colorado Rockies are on the brink of a fourth consecutive 100-loss season after a 2-1 defeat to Seattle, needing six straight wins in their final six games to avoid joining a rare, painful franchise club. The skid has featured a combination of poor run support, a struggling rotation and historically weak ERA, underscoring a season of franchise-worst trends.

Rare VW W10 BMW M5 heads to auction — 1dA rare E39 BMW M5 prototype commissioned by Volkswagen chief Ferdinand Piëch pairs the sedan with a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter W10 engine, producing more power than the standard V8 and retaining a six-speed manual. The experimental car, part of Volkswagen’s narrow-angle-engine development that led toward the Bugatti Veyron’s W16, is heading to auction in Belgium with an estimate of €250,000 to €350,000.

Spreadsheet wizard or formula fraud?Quizie — QuizFifteen questions that separate the people who USE spreadsheets from the people spreadsheets happen to. Rank at the end.

Masters Keeps Invites Open for Winners of Six National Opens — 5dAugusta National and the R&A are sticking with the Open Qualifying Series to award Masters invitations to the winners of six national opens—Scottish Open, Spanish Open, Japan Open, Hong Kong Open, Australian Open and South African Open—while the Canadian Open winner automatically receives an invitation due to its PGA Tour status. All but the South African Open are scheduled for the fall, preserving the international pathway that also links Masters and The Open.

Dana Whitfield The fall timing for most events should help link the Masters and Open nicely, though the Canadian Open's automatic spot feels like a solid call too.

Ireland Fines Google €403 Million Over Location Data — 5dIreland's Data Protection Commission fined Google €403 million over location data and set a six-month compliance deadline.

Rachel Meyers This highlights how location history can reveal way too much about daily routines and interests. Companies must delete what they no longer need instead of holding it indefinitely.

North Korea Sends Vice Ministers to Vietnam and UN Assembly — 4dNorth Korea is sending a vice foreign minister to the U.N. for the first minister-level appearance in six years, and a vice defense minister to Vietnam.

Charlie Puth Cancels Six Australia, New Zealand Shows — Sep 19, 2026Charlie Puth has canceled the six-date Australia and New Zealand leg of his Whatever’s Clever! World Tour, scrapping shows in Auckland and major cities including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, with tickets automatically refunded. No official reason has been given and Puth has not publicly commented on the cancellation.

Rachel Meyers I feel bad for everyone who bought tickets, even if they get refunded. Hope whatever the issue is gets sorted soon so rescheduled dates can happen.