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DHS Says Four Men in Country Illegally Arrested in Indiana Child Solicitation Sting — 1dFour of the 11 men arrested in an Indiana police operation targeting people seeking sexual encounters with minors were in the country illegally, according to the Department of Home… — by Andrew Powell

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Derek Foss These stings protect kids, and it's concerning that four of the arrested men were in the country illegally.

Minor League Pickleball Launches Mixed V3 FormatWorld — 5dMinor League Pickleball has introduced a mixed v3 format featuring three 21-point matches, with men’s doubles played first and captains choosing mixed pairings afterward. The 2026–27 college pickleball season is also set to open with three events, amid notable roster transfers and renewed rivalries.

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Six children and two adults injured jumping from Cleveland house fireWorld — Sep 26, 2026Six children and two adults injured after jumping from the second floor of a burning Cleveland home; all eight taken to MetroHealth with minor injuries.

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Sam Okafor Jumping from the second floor was risky but smart under the circumstances, shows why having an exit plan matters.

AfD Wins Historic Elections in Two German States — 2dThe AfD’s historic victories in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania mark a major breakthrough for Germany’s far right and intensify pressure on the political firewall against cooperation with the party. Despite broader gains across Europe, far-right parties remain divided over Russia, economic policy, Europe’s future and minority rights; one analysis attributes the AfD’s eastern German support more to post-reunification transformation than to a lack of democratic experience.

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Pope Leo Urges French Bishops to Confront Abuse — 6dPope Leo XIV embraced survivor Jean-Marie Delbos in Lourdes after meeting seven abuse victims; a 2021 inquiry estimated 330,000 minors abused over 70 years.

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Tom Gallagher The church needs to keep proving it can protect kids after failing so many for so long.

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.

Rogers Completes $4.35B Takeover of MLSE — 2dRogers Communications completed its $4.35 billion Canadian purchase of Kilmer Sports’ remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, giving it full control of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, Argonauts and Scotiabank Arena alongside its existing Blue Jays assets. Rogers plans to combine its sports and media holdings in a new Rogers Sports unit; Keith Pelley and Mark Shapiro will remain in their leadership roles, while Rogers has also discussed selling a minority stake in the combined assets.

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Nicole Hardy Keeping the same executives in place might help avoid disruption, but I wonder if Rogers will push harder on streaming rights at the expense of traditional cable.

Former Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl Dies at 84 — Sep 17, 2026Former Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) died after a battle with dementia. He was 84. Kyl was sworn in to the Senate in 1995 and retired in 2013. He returned to the Senate… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Sixth Circuit Upholds Block on Tennessee Recruitment Ban — Sep 24, 2026A split Sixth Circuit panel upheld a block on Tennessee’s law criminalizing adults who help minors obtain out-of-state abortions, ruling that its broad “recruitment” ban violates the First Amendment by restricting protected speech. The court also questioned the law’s reach beyond Tennessee’s borders.

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Asian Companies Report Sharp Short-Interest DeclinesFinance — Sep 24, 2026September short interest rose 545.2% for Pacific Alliance Bank, while it fell 90.3% for Minor International, 100% for Indonesia’s Bank Rakyat Indonesia and 99.7% for Telkom Indonesia. Trading in the reported shares was largely flat, with BRI and Telkom’s figures appearing in two near-identical reports.

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Twin brothers umpire first MLB doubleheader together — Sep 23, 2026Identical twin umpires Austin and Tyler Jones worked together in the major leagues for the first time, officiating both games of a Baltimore Orioles–Toronto Blue Jays doubleheader. The brothers, who had previously umpired together only in the minors, said sharing the experience was a long-held dream.

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Backyard Bear Encounters Reported in Washington, North CarolinaWorld — Sep 23, 2026A 12-year-old boy in Bellingham, Washington, fought off a black bear that attacked him in his backyard; the bear then injured his father before fleeing, and both were treated for minor injuries. Wildlife officials have set a trap after the bear returned to the area, while the family says the encounter has not changed their view of the risks posed by local bears.

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

One UI 9 brings a minor feature that can help improve battery life of Galaxy devicesTech — Sep 7, 2026

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South Carolina Influencer Arrested on Six Child-Sex Charges — Sep 15, 2026South Carolina influencer Carson Dean Barry, 23, was arrested on September 10 on five counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of criminal solicitation of a minor after investigators followed a CyberTipline lead from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with a video of a young girl being sexually assaulted found on his devices. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok and Instagram, was released on a $1 million bond, and faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted.

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Pannone Throws First Minors Perfect Game Since 2017 — Sep 8, 2026Thomas Pannone pitched a nine-inning solo perfect game for the Nashville Sounds, retiring all 27 batters on 94 pitches in a 3-0 win over the Durham Bulls. It was the first solo nine-inning minor-league perfect game since 2017 and the fifth in International League history.

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Ohio missionary pleads guilty to abusing minors on Haiti tripsWorld — Sep 8, 2026Jeriah Mast, a Millersburg, Ohio missionary with Christian Aid Ministries, pleaded guilty to two federal counts of illicit sexual conduct with minors in Haiti for abuse occurring on trips from 2002 to 2019, with prosecutors noting the misconduct spanned over 30 flights to Haiti. Sentencing is set for December 15, 2026, under a plea agreement that could yield 25 to 33 years in prison, and the case has drawn attention to sexual abuse issues within conservative Anabaptist communities.

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Your friends plan a heist. Who does what?Quizie — QuizName the crew and the AI assigns every role — mastermind to distraction — plus who gets caught first. Private until you share it.

Newsom Signs 13 Bills Regulating Social Media and AI for Minors — Sep 10, 2026California is advancing a broad set of protections for children, including AB 1709 prohibiting addictive features like infinite scrolling and autoplay for users under 16, mandating age verification and safety safeguards for AI chatbots, and SB 1119 requiring annual child-safety risk assessments and parental controls. The package also includes Gabriel’s Law to tighten handling of welfare records and accountability for social workers, reflecting a multi-pronged push to shield minors from online and welfare-system risks.

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Priya Raman Gabriel’s Law adds real accountability for social workers which might finally fix how welfare cases get mishandled.

Paralyzed Athletics Prospect Lasko Leaves Rehabilitation Hospital — Sep 16, 2026Athletics minor league prospect Ryan Lasko, who was paralyzed in an outfield collision in late June, has been released from the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and will continue his recovery at home in New Jersey with outpatient therapy. The 24-year-old Rutgers alum fractured the C6 and C7 vertebrae, is gradually regaining sensation, and remains under strong support from teammates, staff, and his family as he begins this next phase.

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Titans LB Cedric Gray Enters Concussion Protocol After UTV Accident — Sep 8, 2026Titans linebacker Cedric Gray has been placed in concussion protocol after a weekend UTV accident, likely causing him to miss the season opener against the New York Jets. The Titans described the injuries as a concussion with minor additional injuries, and said he should return once he clears the league’s protocol, with no alcohol or reckless driving involved.

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Former Youth Minister Indicted in Multistate Sex-Abuse Case — Sep 15, 2026Jeffrey Turner Taylor, a 66-year-old Milford, Ohio man and former Falls Church youth minister, was indicted on federal charges alleging grooming and sexual abuse of boys from 1990 to 2008, including traveling with minors to ministry events with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct. He is set for arraignment in the Eastern District of Virginia on September 24 and faces up to 105 years in prison if convicted, with investigations linking his acts to multiple churches in Virginia and Atlanta.

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Casting Calls Span Seven U.S. Cities — Sep 16, 2026Stacker’s current-city roundups show ongoing Casting Networks listings across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Atlanta for short films, feature films, reality TV, game shows, and even a music video, with roles such as Lyna, Leon, Bianca, Tom, Callie, and other ensemble parts. The listings vary in compensation, including SAG SCALE and non-union rates, and repeatedly feature recurring roles like Lyna (Minor) and the Unique Couples/Transformation shows, underscoring broad local acting opportunities.

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Tom Gallagher Those Lyna and Unique Couples roles keep coming up everywhere. Seems like they want the same type of people over and over.

Convicted Sex Offender Leads Prayer at Whatley Rally — Sep 11, 2026A registered sex offender, Daimon L. King, delivered the opening prayer at a Whatley campaign event in New Bern, NC, with Whatley’s team saying the event was not planned or organized by the campaign and that Whatley did not know King. King's prior convictions involving minors and his prominent role in Republican circles raise questions about Whatley’s campaign stance on crime and could fuel Democratic ads linking the candidate to a convicted offender.

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Delta Electronics Seeks $1.5 Billion Thai-Linked Bonds — Sep 14, 2026Delta Electronics plans a US$1.5 billion zero-coupon, dual-tranche exchangeable bond issue via its Singapore unit, backed by Delta Electronics Thailand shares, with US$500 million due in 2027 at a 15% premium and US$1 billion due in 2031 at a 30% premium, to fund working capital and expansion. The notes can be exchanged into DET shares, with 2031 bonds offering a put option and both tranches carrying specific redemption terms, while the deal aims to minimize equity dilution for minority holders.

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Waymo Robotaxi Stops After Loaded Ghost Gun Detected — Sep 12, 2026Two minors in a Waymo autonomous vehicle in San Francisco were detained after Waymo detected a firearm, prompting a high-risk stop that led to the recovery of a loaded AR-style ghost gun along with suspected marijuana and mace spray, and the youths were booked on illegal firearm possession. Waymo says it cooperated with police and notes this is not the first incident involving underage riders, with a prior July case in San Mateo where teens were found with alcohol and shooting objects from a car, and the investigation into the SF incident is ongoing.

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Rachel Meyers Waymo's detection system probably prevented something worse from happening with those kids and the gun.

Republicans Make Islam 2026 Midterm Campaign Issue — Sep 8, 2026Republican candidates in Michigan, Texas, and Alabama have intensified messaging about Muslims and Islam in racecraft ahead of the midterms, portraying Muslim political actors and concerns about Islamic law as security and constitutional issues, while facing criticism that such rhetoric risks stigmatizing a minority group. As Muslim Americans gain political visibility and representation, critics argue the tactics amount to fear-mongering that ignores broader policy concerns, even as some Republicans defend addressing extremism and security concerns.

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