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FAA Ground Stop Delays Cavaliers’ Return to ClevelandSports — 1dA nationwide FAA ground stop caused by technical problems disrupted the Cavaliers’ return from Miami before their game against Dallas, while the Mavericks had already arrived in Cleveland. Cleveland arranged an early flight home but followed the travel scramble with a 133-121 loss to Miami, then prepared to host Dallas as scheduled.

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Dana Whitfield Technical problems grounding flights nationwide seems like a bigger issue than just one team's travel, but it clearly threw off Cleveland's schedule before hosting Dallas.

World oil market is returning to surplus as Gulf exports recover, IEA says2 sources — 1d

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Nicole Hardy The surplus should help bring down pump prices, but only if demand stays steady in the coming months.

Pope Leo XIV returns to Peru where he served as archbishop — 4dPope Leo XIV has returned to Peru, where decades as a missionary and bishop—including eight years leading the church in Chiclayo—left a lasting impression. Peruvians recall his hands-on support during the pandemic and floods as he visits cities across the country on a multi-day tour.

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Lionel Richie Returns to Las Vegas Stage After Heart Procedure — 2dLionel Richie returned to his Las Vegas residency nearly two months after undergoing a procedure for atrial fibrillation, telling fans he was feeling fine. The procedure followed several hospitalizations and concert disruptions related to heart problems.

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Rubik’s Cube Production Returns to HungaryTech — 1dRubik’s Cube production has returned to Hungary, where inventor Ernő Rubik opened a new automated factory in Jászberény, more than 40 years after manufacturing moved abroad. The first cube made there, signed by Rubik, is being reserved for a charity auction to benefit a local hospital.

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Derek Foss The signed cube for the local hospital auction is a solid idea. Hope the factory brings steady work to the area.

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.

UCLA stays unbeaten at 10-0 after quarterback returns from injury — 20hNo. 4 UCLA stayed unbeaten at 10-0 with a 22-14 win over Illinois, as quarterback Ty Dieffenbach returned from an elbow/upper-body injury in the second half and threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns. UCLA’s defense sealed the victory with two interceptions, including one late in the game.

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Jared Kim Dieffenbach returning from that elbow injury turned the game around for UCLA in the second half.

Ukraine Says Speed Restrictions On Elon Musk’s Starshield Have Returned1 source — 2d

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Nicole Hardy Bringing back the restrictions feels like an unnecessary handicap when the system was finally proving reliable in the field.

Philip Rivers set to return to NC State as head coach — 3dPhilip Rivers has accepted NC State’s head football coaching job, returning to the program where he played after coaching at an Alabama high school. The university’s trustees are expected to approve his contract, though he has no college or professional coaching experience.

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Jared Kim Hiring a guy with zero college experience after just a high school job feels like a gamble for NC State.

Amtrak Booking Outage Amid Nationwide FAA Ground StopTravel — 23hAmtrak’s website, app and phone lines experienced booking problems as air travelers sought alternatives during a nationwide FAA ground stop. Amtrak said train service continued normally and attributed the strain to unusually high demand; its booking system later began returning to normal, though some customers could still face issues.

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Derek Foss Amtrak handled the rush better than the FAA did, but they need to upgrade their booking system before the next disruption.

KATSEYE plans Austin return with Megan under restrictions — 4dKATSEYE’s Megan Skiendiel is returning for the group’s Austin tour stop while recovering from a concussion, performing with reduced choreography and breaks under doctors’ restrictions. Her return follows several postponed concerts, and some fans have urged her to prioritize rest until she has fully recovered.

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Deebo Samuel Returns to Practice, Limited by Hamstring — 3d49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel returned to practice in a limited capacity after missing three games with a hamstring injury, putting him in contention to play Sunday against Dallas. His status will depend on how he progresses through the week.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

WVU defensive back Powdrell says he plans 2027 return — 3dWest Virginia defensive back Andrew Powdrell says he plans to use his final year of eligibility at WVU in 2027, after playing multiple positions in the secondary and emerging as a contributor this season. His return is an expressed plan, not a publicly confirmed signed agreement; Coach Rich Rodriguez says discussions with players about returning are ongoing.

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SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit in Flight 15Tech — 1dSpaceX’s Starship Flight 15 reached low Earth orbit and began deploying 26 Starlink satellites, but the Super Heavy booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico and burst into flames, ending the planned double-catch attempt. SpaceX was monitoring the upper stage ahead of a possible return and catch at Starbase roughly 22.5 hours after launch; that attempt remained conditional on the spacecraft’s systems.

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Nicole Hardy The booster going up in flames after splashdown means the double catch was never realistic this time around.

Gingerbread events return to Vancouver, Decatur and Mall of AfricaLifestyle — 2dHoliday gingerbread attractions are returning in Vancouver, Decatur and at South Africa’s Mall of Africa, ranging from community-built displays to an interactive family village. Vancouver’s 34th annual display raises donations for Make-A-Wish Canada, while the other events feature local creations, decorating and games.

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Aftershock Returns to September Dates for 2027 Sacramento FestivalEntertainment — 4dAftershock will return to Sacramento’s Discovery Park Sept. 30–Oct. 3, 2027, for its 15th year, following a sold-out 2026 festival that drew 180,000 fans. The lineup has not been announced; ticket sales begin Nov. 16, and a new bundled pass will cover Aftershock and the returning GoldenSky festival.

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Owono Undecided on Return After De Miguel’s Death — 2dFC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono has not decided whether or when he will return to football after a collision with Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel during a match led to De Miguel’s death. Coach Carles Manso says the club will respect Owono’s privacy and decision while supporting him and the squad as they cope with the tragedy.

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Payton, Williamson, Williams Set to ReturnSports — 5dZion Williamson is expected to return for the Pelicans’ game against the Nets after sitting out for rest, while Robert Williams is set to rejoin the Trail Blazers against the Thunder after a night off. Williamson’s return may send Herbert Jones back to the bench; Williams has played a reserve role this season.

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Exxon signs preliminary deal to return to Venezuela2 sources — 5d

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Chris Dalton Exxon going back to Venezuela could help their oil output if the government follows through this time.

Jared Goff Returns to Full Practice — 3dLions quarterback Jared Goff was limited at first by a chest injury but returned to full practice Thursday, easing concerns about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Patriots in Germany. Several Detroit teammates also appeared on the injury report, including Amon-Ra St. Brown and Brian Branch as limited participants.

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USS Spruance Returns After Reported Record 357-Day DeploymentWorld — 2dThe USS Spruance returned to San Diego after a 357-day deployment, reportedly the longest U.S. destroyer deployment since World War II, though Navy historians do not officially confirm the record. During Operation Epic Fury, it launched dozens of Tomahawk missiles at Iranian targets, helped enforce a maritime blockade, and downed drones and anti-ship missiles; its crew received the Presidential Unit Citation and Combat Action Ribbon.

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Colts coach gives no timetable for Alec Pierce return from injury — 3dColts coach Shane Steichen said Alec Pierce remains in rehabilitation for a heel injury and has no timetable to return, leaving his availability for the rest of the season uncertain. With Indianapolis struggling and having traded away Keenan Allen and Josh Downs, the team has little reason to rush Pierce back.

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After benching and injury, Allegretti returns as Commanders starting center — 4dNick Allegretti is set to return as the Commanders’ starting center against the Giants after Lucas Patrick entered concussion protocol. Allegretti, who opened the season at center before injuries and a lineup change sidelined him, said he is physically ready for the opportunity.

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Rachel Meyers Benching then injury then return is a tough stretch. Hope the extra reps pay off against a solid Giants front.

Joseph equals England try record in Japan routSports — 6hWill Joseph scored a record-equalling five tries as England overwhelmed Japan 78-15 at Twickenham, scoring 13 tries and setting their highest score and winning margin against Japan. The performance marked Joseph’s return to the side and strengthened his case for a place in England’s lineup against the All Blacks next week.

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Sam Okafor Joseph looks sharp again after that five-try haul. England should keep him in against the All Blacks.

Ousted Hasina Seeks Passport, ID for Bangladesh Return — 5dSheikh Hasina has requested a new Bangladeshi passport and national identity card, saying the documents could support her planned return from exile in India. Bangladesh’s government says it wants her extradited under its treaty with India, while Hasina’s aides say she intends to return by December; she denies the charges behind her conviction in absentia.

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Jared Kim If she's innocent she should just return and clear her name in court instead of negotiating documents from India.