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Educators Urge Parents to Let Children StruggleLifestyle — 2dDevelopmental experts say allowing children to struggle with everyday problems helps them develop planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, even as parents face the pull of instant AI help. The guidance emphasizes pausing before stepping in, considering a child’s age and circumstances, and recognizing that frequent interventions can hinder learning how to recover from mistakes or try new approaches.

Nicole Hardy AI apps make it too easy to solve everything for them so resisting that urge feels like the real test for parents right now.

Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon, 39-31 — 16hOklahoma State, under new head coach Eric Morris, toppled No. 6 Oregon 39-31 in Stillwater, snapping long losing streaks and highlighting a potent Cowboys offense led by Drew Mestemaker's 400-plus total yards. Oregon struggled offensively, particularly in the first half, as Dante Moore and the Ducks failed to capitalize on turnovers and inconsistencies, keeping the game within reach but ultimately falling short.

Maya Lindstrom Oregon's first half struggles with turnovers and no points really let the game slip away.

Basement Audition Wins Actor Role in ‘I Play Rocky’ Biopic — 13hI Play Rocky depicts the making of Rocky, with Anthony Ippolito starring as a young Sylvester Stallone, drawing TIFF audiences into the real-life underdog story behind the Oscar-winning film. Directors and the cast emphasize Stallone's early struggles and insistence on playing Rocky, with Ippolito meeting Stallone and studying his life to capture the role.

Marcus Bell The basement audition fits the Rocky theme perfectly. It's good they're highlighting how Stallone fought to star in his own movie.

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Kurt Warner Reads Bible After Grocery JobGood News — FROM 1996Quarterback converts during career struggles.

LSU overcomes first-half turnovers to defeat Louisiana Tech 45-14 — 11hLSU overcame a sluggish first half marked by turnovers and two red-zone interceptions to beat Louisiana Tech 45-14, with Sam Leavitt and the offense struggling early before pulling away in the second half. The Tigers’ defense dominated early, holding Tech to zero rushing and passing yards at times, while Leavitt rebounded to add multiple touchdowns as LSU secured the win.

Chris Dalton The defense completely dominated early and that allowed the offense time to settle down.

Fulham Earn First Premier League Point in Anfield Draw — 19hFulham salvaged a goalless draw at Anfield under Alvaro Arbeloa, capitalizing on Liverpool’s slow start while themselves failing to convert chances for a first Premier League win. Across the weekend, Hull City upset Chelsea with a 2-2 result that showcased their attacking threat, while Liverpool’s new attacking additions struggled to fire as Fulham secured a first point and left questions for Jurgen Klopp on the Reds’ potency.

Maya Lindstrom Klopp needs answers fast after those new attackers failed to threaten in what should have been an easy home game.

Cincinnati rallies twice to earn 3-3 draw with Charlotte — 1dFC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC played to a 3-3 draw, with Denkey scoring twice for Cincinnati and Toklomati delivering a late header for Charlotte after Abada and Biel had put the visitors ahead, as Charlotte extended its unbeaten run to seven games while Cincinnati’s defense struggled. The match was available to stream on Apple TV as part of MLS coverage.

Maya Lindstrom Charlotte's late equalizer shows real fight but they still gave up too many chances early on.

Donkor’s 89th-Minute Goal Ends Red Bulls’ Six-Game Winless Streak — 9hRonald Donkor scored in the 89th minute to lift the New York Red Bulls to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew, snapping a six-game winless run as Ethan Horvath delivered another shutout; Harper and Nealis provided the assists that set up the late strike, pushing New York toward playoff contention. Columbus struggled to score, extending their slump as the Red Bulls moved into a more favorable position in the Eastern Conference.

Derek Foss Donkor's late strike shows the Red Bulls still have fight left in them for the playoffs.

North Texas Rout UNLV 44-6 in Home Opener — 1dNorth Texas rolled to a 44-6 win over UNLV in the home opener, with Tayven Jackson throwing two TDs and rushing for another while Jahiem White ran for 124 yards and a score. The Mean Green, guided by first-year coach Nate Brown, bent but largely controlled the game with a stifling defense that forced multiple fumbles and sacks as UNLV struggled offensively.

Priya Raman Tayven Jackson's dual threat of two passing TDs and one rushing score shows real promise under the new coach.

51-year-old empty nester who struggled to declutter her house shares 8 tips that finally workedGood News — 4dA 51-year-old empty nester who once felt embarrassed by her messy home turned to daily habits from a book and kept her space tidy for a full month.

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9/11 Anniversary Honors Victims, Health Toll — 5dTwenty-five years after 9/11, the dead include thousands of immigrants and diaspora communities—from South Asian workers and Jamaicans to Latino employees and undocumented migrants—whose lives and memories are kept alive by families, memorials, and national reckonings. Meanwhile, authorities have struggled to identify all remains, with more than 1,100 still officially unidentified after two decades, spurring advances in DNA techniques and ongoing efforts to restore names to the victims.

Lamar Defeats Idaho 23-17, Leaves Vandals 0-3 — 1dLamar held off Idaho 23-17 to stay unbeaten in the matchup, with Aiden McCown accounting for a passing and rushing score as the Cardinals built a 20-3 halftime lead, while Idaho’s Joshua Wood threw for 205 yards and ran for a touchdown but the Vandals struggled on fourth downs. Idaho’s defense showed improvement but the offense stalled early, and with Lamar ranked No. 14 and Idaho eyeing a next game against Abilene Christian, pre-game notes highlighted Lamar’s strong defense and the ongoing search for Idaho’s first win.

Rachel Meyers Lamar's early lead and McCown's dual scores made the difference, but Idaho has to fix those fourth down stops before facing Abilene Christian.

Micah Parsons Eyes Week 6 Packers Return — 5dThe Green Bay Packers placed Micah Parsons on the reserve/PUP list after ACL and meniscus surgery, sidelining him for at least the first four games. Optimistic timelines from multiple reports put a possible return in Week 5 against the Bears or Week 6 versus the Cowboys, which would substantially boost a defense that could struggle early.

Angel Yin makes Solheim Cup team after 35-pound illness struggle — 3dAngel Yin says she’s ready to compete for the United States in the Solheim Cup after recovering from a severe stomach illness that sidelined her for two months and a summer that saw her shed 35 pounds; despite a rocky comeback and recent poor results, she has the U.S. captain’s backing and remains central to America’s plan to defend the cup. Her case highlights both the trust the team places in her and questions about whether she’ll deliver in the high-stakes matches against Europe this week.

Marcus Bell Losing 35 pounds from being sick for two months is rough, and her recent play shows it. Not sure she's ready to carry the team against Europe.

Raiders Keep Crosby as They Enter 2026 With New QB Options — 4dThe Las Vegas Raiders leveraged big cap space to overhaul via a high-salaried center, draft pick Fernando Mendoza, and a pivotal but risky move around Maxx Crosby, all aimed at reviving a struggling offense. As the 2026 season unfolds, the team's quarterback room—Kirk Cousins, Mendoza, and Aidan O’Connell—faces questions alongside a group of players in contract years, highlighted by a season-opening matchup against the Miami Dolphins that will test their defense and development.

White Sox lean on bullpen for 10-1 win amid rotation concerns — Sep 6, 2026The White Sox have leaned heavily on a dominant bullpen, using an opener and relievers to win series twists and keep pace with the Twins, while also facing questions about starting depth as the rotation struggles to reach six innings. Manager Will Venable has reshaped the rotation for rest and matchups, moving Burke to extra rest and using Bryan Hudson as the opener to preserve arms for crucial late-season games.

Elena Vasquez Venable's creative with the opener stuff, gotta give him credit, but the rotation depth issue isn't going away just because of one good night.

Austin, San Jose Set for MLS Western ClashSports — Sep 4, 2026San Jose Earthquakes have struggled to close out games, with Bruce Arena lamenting late-in-time lapses after a stoppage-time equalizer kept Austin FC from losing, highlighting a broader pattern of costly endings. Austin FC, meanwhile, arrive with momentum from a recent win and strong away form, setting the stage for a tightly contested Western Conference match at Q2 Stadium.