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Big Ten expands live replay reviews to 2026 conference games — 3dThe Big Ten is expanding in-broadcast replay reviews to include all conference games and most non-conference games in 2026, featuring live audio between the game referee and replay official, video of the review, and access to the Big Ten Replay Center. The plan, spurred by scrutiny after last week’s Western Michigan–Michigan finish, also notes that a Michigan–Oklahoma game will not be included due to the broadcasting crew arrangement for that pairing.

Tom Gallagher I hope the replay center access actually speeds things up instead of dragging out games with extra scrutiny in every conference matchup.

Romania sets 5,055-meter table record to fund pediatric psychiatry unit — 20hTens of thousands in Bucharest gathered around a 5,055-meter Uniting Table to set a Guinness World Record and raise funds for Romania’s first pediatric psychiatry hospital, with private donations funding an estimated €16.5 million project at Obregia Hospital that will benefit thousands of children annually.

Derek Foss A turnout of tens of thousands proves strong public support for better mental health care for Romanian kids.

Ohio State, Oregon, USC and Indiana open as Big Ten contenders — 4dSiriusXM Big Ten kicks off the 2026 season with Week 1 power rankings and player-of-the-week honors, highlighting Ohio State’s robust start, USC quarterback Jayden Maiava’s standout performance, and Penn State’s transition under Matt Campbell with shifted national-title odds. The new coaching dynamics and ongoing Big Ten updates across the conference are shaping expectations for a competitive season.

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Last 9/11 Firefighter Remains at Ten House — 4dSal Argano, now 65, is the last firefighter from Ten House assigned in 2001 still on the job at Engine 10/Ladder 10, a firehouse that doubles as an active station and an informal 9/11 memorial visited by tourists. The Ten House crew, including Capt. Terence Brody, played pivotal roles during and after 9/11, with the site featuring a bronze relief memorial to fallen firefighters and drawing crowds to this historic intersection near the National 9/11 Memorial.

Corrie ten Boom Opens Home for Holocaust SurvivorsGood News — FROM 1945Survivor creates place of healing

Corrie ten Boom's Sister Betsie Prays for the GuardsGood News — FROM 1944Prisoner intercedes for her Ravensbrück tormentors

Corrie ten Boom Finds Christ at Age FiveGood News — FROM 1897Dutch watchmaker's daughter prays with father.

Tech Giants Drive Global AI Infrastructure Expansion — 2dAI infrastructure spending is accelerating globally, with data-center demand lifting suppliers like Volex and Broadcom, while major tech billionaires are funneling tens of billions into India’s AI-focused data centers and cloud projects. At the same time, Elon Musk’s push to turn SpaceX and Tesla into AI-driven empires continues to reshape valuations and investor sentiment, even as questions linger over margins and achievable market caps.

Astronomers using Hubble found a new roughly 104,000-mile-wide ten-sided storm forming at Saturn’s south pole, a geometric twin to the famous hexagon that has long circled the northScience — 6d

Flock Employee Summons Police Over Reporter Filming Installation — 4dInvestigateTV and other outlets show a core paradox in Flock Safety’s ALPR network: a system built to watch drivers triggers concern when the watcher is filmed or questioned, revealing deep privacy and civil-liberties tensions. As reporters, installers, and police respond to public-recorded filming, governments and communities debate whether to expand or curb the technology, which now underpins tens of thousands of cameras nationwide.

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Uber, WeRide Secure Spain’s First Level 4 Permit — 3dSpain's Directorate General of Traffic granted WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO the country's first national Level 4 autonomous-vehicle permit, authorizing an initial 20-vehicle Madrid fleet for mapping, route validation, and readiness testing ahead of planned commercial operations by end-2026. This milestone under the ES-AV framework positions Madrid as the fourth city in their expansion toward tens of thousands of autonomous rides across 15 cities by 2030, with in-car specialists supervising the initial phase.

Rachel Meyers Madrid traffic is tough enough already so starting with just 20 cars under close watch seems like the right cautious approach.

Iran Reportedly Resumes Missile ProductionWorld — 5dIran has restarted ballistic-missile production, assembling liquid- and solid-fuel missiles from stockpiled components and rebuilding facilities in limited quantities for quicker reconstitution. Satellite imagery and assessments indicate a faster recovery after 2026 strikes, with reopened storage sites and projected production at tens to hundreds of missiles per month, alongside Tehran publicly signaling a new ballistic missile and pre-emptive-strike doctrine that could threaten U.S. naval forces.

Western Michigan president says no appeal exists for Michigan's disputed win — 6dWestern Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna said he sought an appeal over the disputed one-second replay that allowed Michigan to beat Western Michigan 13-12, but there is no appeals process. The Big Ten and MAC defended the decision, noting a viewing discrepancy and stating the review followed the established process with no avenue for an appeal.

Dana Whitfield If there's no appeal process, maybe it's time the conferences actually built one instead of just shrugging.

Glacier collapse floods Nepal valleys killing 1,357 and spurring aidEnvironment — 5dA glacier-induced flash flood on August 26, 2026 triggered devastating floods in the Nepal–China border area, killing thousands, leaving many missing, and displacing tens of thousands. Relief efforts span faith groups, governments, and corporations, including a U.S. church appeal, Vietnam’s Buddhist Sangha fundraising drive, Sony’s donation, and Chinese military medical and psychological support for rescuers and affected communities.

Republicans Tout Law Amid Mixed Tax, Aid Impacts — 3dRepublicans at the Dallas midterm convention are promoting the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, a package of tax cuts, social-service spending reductions and immigration enforcement signed by President Trump, while Democrats deride it as the “Big Ugly Bill.” The plan has produced mixed results, expanding tax breaks for millions but reducing federal aid and health-care access for others, with Treasury data noting tens of millions benefitting from tipped-income and overtime tax relief and a large child tax credit, even as critics warn of uneven benefits.

Dana Whitfield It's helpful that overtime and tips are tax-free now, but cutting aid programs will hurt too many working families who rely on them.

Big Ten Plans Four Weekly Availability ReportsSports — Aug 28, 2026The Big Ten will require four weekly injury/availability reports for conference games in 2026, up from one, with reports due three days before and gameday reporting including categories like game-time decision and out for the first half; visiting teams will only list players from travel or two-deep rosters, and reports will be published on BigTen.org ahead of the USC-Rutgers and Purdue-UCLA games. The expansion, noted across multiple outlets, will apply to Big Ten conference matchups and standardize reporting timing across the season.

USC Defeats Fresno State, Bolsters Big Ten Outlook — 5dUSC’s second win showed a more complete performance, with Jayden Maiava playing with greater confidence and quickly finding freshman target Trent Mosley, while Jide Abasiri anchored a tougher, more physical defense. Analysts highlight the rapid emergence of young playmakers, a stronger run game, and the defense stepping up as signs that the Trojans could contend for big‑time honors as the season progresses, with early injury and rotation notes also captured in the participation breakdown.

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Big Ten Passes Pro-Return Ban — Aug 25, 2026The Big Ten is poised to approve a rule barring players who declared for the NFL Draft and did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster, or signed a pro contract from returning to Big Ten rosters, with the SEC expected to adopt a similar stance. The move follows high-profile transfers like Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to LSU and comes amid coach reactions about how NFL-to-college moves complicate roster building.

Big Ten approves five-year Petitti contract extension — Aug 26, 2026Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti secured a five-year extension through 2033, unanimously approved to continue his leadership since 2023 amid the conference’s expansion to 18 teams and record revenue. His tenure has coincided with three consecutive CFP national championships and efforts to broaden the playoff format and media rights deals.

WMO warns wildfire smoke may be undercounting tens of thousands of deaths — 6dGlobal health and ecosystems are at risk as the WMO warns that escalating wildfires and heatwaves are eroding progress in air quality, calling for coordinated climate and air-pollution policies and enhanced monitoring of PM2.5, ground-level ozone, black carbon, and microplastics. The bulletin also highlights that wildfire-derived PM2.5 can be more toxic and may lead to underestimations of mortality, with hotspots and long-term averages showing troubling trends in places like northwestern Spain, northern Canada, and parts of Africa.

Tom Gallagher My asthma got way worse during that smoky week last summer and I bet none of that shows up in official death counts anywhere.

Corrie ten Boom Forgives Her GuardGood News — FROM 1947The watchmaker's daughter who hid Jews and survived Ravensbrück met one of her former guards — and found the strength to take his hand.

UCLA Expected 6-6 In Big Ten Debut — Aug 22, 2026UCLA’s football under first-year coach Bob Chesney is expected to struggle in the brutal Big Ten, with a realistic ceiling around mid-pack and a likely 6-6 regular season with a bowl win, rather than contending for the conference title. Meanwhile, the 2026 UCLA basketball roster overhaul could yield strong performances in a competitive Big Ten, with a potential top-four finish if the new players gel quickly, though much depends on how quickly the lineup comes together.

Oscar statuette costs $400, but winners can't just sell it — Sep 1, 2026Oscars blend prestige with mystery and controversy, evolving from a modest 1929 ceremony into a billion-dollar industry underpinned by fierce campaigns and opaque traditions. Across articles, the statuette's value is largely symbolic: about $400 to make, with tens of millions spent on campaigns, and post-1951 winners must offer the statue to the Academy for $1 before disposal.

Tom Gallagher Funny how something worth $400 in materials somehow requires millions in campaigning just to win one.

Pearl Jam Ten Reshaped 1990s Alt-Rock — Aug 27, 2026From Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On (1973), a funk-infused evolution that reshaped Motown, to The Rolling Stones’ Beast of Burden (1978), a top-10 classic that underscored the band’s enduring appeal, and Pearl Jam’s Ten (1991), a landmark grunge debut, these anniversaries mark watershed moments in rock and soul. Boston’s self-titled debut (1976) is celebrated as one of rock’s best-selling first records, largely cut in a basement and later achieving multi-platinum status.

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 6.5M views · Sep 10, 2026

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