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SNL Spoofs Anthropic CEO Before Trump AI Dinner — 14hSNL Weekend Update spoofed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei via Jane Wickline ahead of his first one-on-one Trump dinner on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Chris Dalton SNL's Dario Amodei bit lands well ahead of that Trump dinner, the timing adds real bite to the AI angle.

Nirvana Members Reunite, Accept MTV Vanguard Award — 7hGrohl, Novoselic and Smear accepted MTV's Video Vanguard Award from Chuck D on Sept. 27, 2026 in Los Angeles; Novoselic called Cobain "one of one" as Smear lit a cigarette. The band did not perform.

Tom Gallagher Smear lighting a cigarette during the speech felt like classic Nirvana style.

China Weighs Nvidia Chip Buys for Alibaba, ByteDance — 14hChina's MIIT asked firms about Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 order volumes; officials indicated approval is likely. ByteDance reportedly weighs about one million chips.

Tom Gallagher Officials reviewing the purchases first is the right step to balance tech access with security concerns.

Pérez throws one-hit shutout in Marlins’ 3-0 win — 2dPérez threw a 105-pitch one-hit shutout, MLB's 11th this season and his first complete game in 68 starts, as Marlins beat Braves 3-0.

Marcus Bell Only one hit allowed all game shows how locked in Pérez was. Braves had no answer at the plate tonight.

Dear Trump haters… this one’s for you👇🏼👇🏼 — 2dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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.

Armani heirs weigh 15% stake sale to LVMH, L’Oréal and EssilorLuxottica — 1dArmani heirs must sell a 15% stake within 18 months per Giorgio Armani’s will; preferred buyers are LVMH, L’Oréal and EssilorLuxottica. CEO says it need not go to one investor.

Derek Foss Spreading the stake among multiple buyers could keep Armani more independent than selling it all to LVMH.

Pack more in a suitcase by rolling clothes and weighting wheelsLifestyle — 1dFor travelers who want one bag to hold a full trip’s clothes without wrinkles or digging.

Elena Vasquez Weighting the wheels makes sense for balance but I wonder if it adds too much overall heft.

How to hang a picture levelLifestyle — 2dFor anyone who wants one straight frame on the first try and a clean wall behind it.

Rachel Meyers I always measure from the ceiling now instead of guessing and it stays straight every time.

Trump gives China's president a tour of Marine One — 3dThe video shows President Trump giving the President of China a tour of Marine One and the South Lawn Helipad. It spreads as footage of the diplomatic exchange at the White House. @WhiteHouse

Nicole Hardy Showing off the helicopter like that could help build some rapport during these talks.

Riyadh schools switch to remote learning after unexplained closure order — 1dRiyadh schools ordered closed to in-person classes for one week from September 26/27, 2026, no reason given, a day after Houthi drones and missiles were intercepted.

Rachel Meyers Parents deserve a clear reason for the sudden switch instead of being left to assume it's about those intercepted attacks.

One spine tilt keeps every golf swing on planeLifestyle — 1dFor beginners who want a repeatable swing that meets the ball clean and sends it forward.

Derek Foss I have tried keeping my spine angle steady before but adding that little tilt sounds like it could lock in the plane without extra moves.

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

Ukraine War Separates Families, Fuels Drone Anxiety — 2dRussia’s expanded use of drones and missiles is deepening the war’s psychological toll on Ukrainians, with clinicians reporting severe drone-related anxiety and families facing danger far from the front. The conflict also keeps soldiers apart from loved ones, as one artilleryman’s brief calls and rare home visits are shaped by combat and air attacks near his family.

Low heat and gentle folding keep scrambled eggs tenderLifestyle — 2dFor anyone new to the stove who wants soft, creamy eggs instead of dry rubbery ones.

Nicole Hardy I always used medium heat before and wondered why my eggs turned out dry. Low and slow with folding really does keep them creamy.

Melania Trump Says New Docuseries Will Answer Private Questions — 4dFirst lady Melania Trump is ready to answer “private” questions in a new docuseries. “It’s more conversation, one-on-one with me,” Trump said on a Wednesday interview on Fox News’… — by Sandra Rhodes

Sam Okafor Might be interesting to hear her thoughts directly instead of through the usual press filter.

Islanders Sign Logan Stanley to $1.5M Deal — 16hIslanders signed 6-foot-7 defenseman Logan Stanley to a one-year, $1.5 million deal Sunday; he joined practice after career-high 9 goals and 26 points.

Chris Dalton Stanley adds real size on the back end but 1.5 million feels steep for a depth guy coming off a split season.

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.

McCaffrey One Receiving TD From NFL Record — 3dChristian McCaffrey scored twice against Miami to reach 100 career touchdowns, with 50 touchdowns for both the Panthers and 49ers. As San Francisco faces Arizona, coverage highlights his dual-threat value and the possibility of expanding his role as a receiver; he is also one touchdown reception away from the NFL record for a running back.

Canada seeks new partners as Iceland rebukes Netanyahu on Gaza aid — 1dUNGA roundup: Iceland's FM flipped Netanyahu's 'moral cowards' line onto Gaza-aid blockers; Canada's Anand said it cannot rely on one partner; a Xi New York rumor proved false.

Marcus Bell Canada's move to widen partnerships beyond one or two allies looks like a practical step for stability and influence.

GOP states demand immediate proof for Medicaid frailty exemptions — 1dSix GOP states will require doctor's proof immediately for Medicaid frailty exemptions when work rules start in January, skipping year-one self-attestation.

Rachel Meyers Requiring immediate proof will likely drop eligible people who simply lack money for a doctor's visit.

Texas Edges Tennessee Behind Simmons’ Record-Tying Five Sacks — 1dColin Simmons tied Texas's sack record with five in a 20-17 win over Tennessee, flagged for "simulating" using the restroom after one.

Derek Foss Simmons tying the sack record is huge but those penalties and turnovers made the win way too close for comfort.

Trump Marine One photo trends in left-wing memes — 4dMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.

Ireland players vote by significant majority to play Israel Nations League match — 1dIreland players voted by a significant majority to play Sunday's Nations League match against Israel in Debrecen; one player withdrew after a change of mind.

Sam Okafor Playing the game keeps the focus on sport instead of turning it into a protest.

Eight Killed, One Injured in Foshan Factory Fire — Sep 21, 2026Foshan textile factory fire kills eight and injures one; 63 evacuated as crews extinguish blaze within an hour.

Nishimura Shoots 63, Leads LPGA Arkansas — 2dYuna Nishimura shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 with a birdie-eagle finish to lead the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship by one over Yu Liu.

Elena Vasquez An 8-under 63 this early in the tournament shows she is swinging with real confidence.

White House replaces CNN with Real America’s Voice on Air Force One — 1dGuidance issued Friday night dropped CNN from the Tennessee pool and listed Real America’s Voice for Trump’s trip to Neyland Stadium, testing the reach of a judge’s hard-pass order.

Priya Raman Real America’s Voice covering the Neyland Stadium event might bring a fresh angle that regular viewers appreciate.