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“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” — Thomas Edison, Inventor, 1847–1931 — 5dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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“Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.” — Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Chiefs Explore Tyreek Hill Reunion Amid Injuries — 4dWith Kansas City’s wide-receiver depth seen as a potential weakness, NFL reports predict the Chiefs could make a modest trade before the deadline rather than pursue a blockbuster. Jerry Jeudy and Brian Thomas Jr. have been floated as possible targets, though no deal is confirmed.

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‘Home Improvement’ Star Jonathan Taylor Thomas Arrested After Traffic Stop — Sep 24, 2026Jonathan Taylor Thomas, best known for playing Randy Taylor on “Home Improvement,” was arrested Monday in Westlake Village, California, after authorities accused him of obstructing… — by Andrew Powell

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Maya Lindstrom Westlake Village arrests like this rarely lead to much unless there's more to it.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas detained after California traffic stop — Sep 23, 2026Passenger Jonathan Taylor Thomas was booked for suspected felony resisting after a 12:30 a.m. Westlake Village DUI stop, then released; sources say he left the car against orders.

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Maya Lindstrom Leaving the car against police orders during a DUI stop was a dumb move no matter who was driving.

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.

Tuchel voices sympathy for clubless Raheem Sterling after career struggles — 4dEngland manager Thomas Tuchel expressed sympathy for Raheem Sterling, saying the forward has struggled since leaving Manchester City and hoping he can revive his career. Sterling is without a club after spells at Chelsea, Arsenal and Feyenoord, and is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to dangerous-driving and nitrous oxide offenses.

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Jared Kim Tuchel's right to sympathize but Sterling brought some of this on himself with those driving charges.

U.S. rookie Koivun debuts at Presidents Cup paired with Justin Thomas — Sep 23, 2026Koivun, 21, debuts Thursday with Justin Thomas in Presidents Cup four-ball at Medinah after a captain's pick and 3M Open win in his third pro start.

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Rankings name top Chicago White Sox pitchers and hitters — Sep 26, 2026Frank Thomas won consecutive MVP awards and set White Sox career records in home runs, RBIs and walks, topping a greatest-hitters ranking.

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Rachel Meyers The Rays clinching the AL East again proves their system works even if October results have been mixed.

Study Strengthens Evidence Jefferson Fathered Hemings Children — Sep 28, 2026DNA recovered from Thomas Jefferson’s hair and compared with descendants of Sally Hemings provides strong evidence that Jefferson fathered at least some of her children, rather than one of his male relatives. The findings come from a decade-long study published as a preprint that has not yet been peer-reviewed.

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U.S. Takes 3-2 Presidents Cup Lead — Sep 24, 2026The U.S. took a 3-2 Presidents Cup lead after fourballs at Medinah on Sept. 24, 2026, as Justin Thomas extended his fourball record to 7-0-0.

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Elena Vasquez Justin Thomas staying undefeated in fourballs is huge for the US team at Medinah.

Justin Thomas Withdraws From FedExCup Fall Opener — Sep 13, 2026The PGA Tour’s FedExCup Fall kicks off with the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville, drawing several Presidents Cup contenders as a prelude to the team event. Justin Thomas withdrew from the field and was replaced by Cameron Champ, as Thomas prepares for his fourth Presidents Cup after injuries and a late-season return.

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Marcus Bell Champ gets a nice opportunity to play his way into form before the team event starts.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Palmer, Rashford, Mainoo Expected to Miss England Duty — Sep 21, 2026Cole Palmer is withdrawing from the England squad because of a muscle injury after Thomas Tuchel recalled him on September 18, the day he played 90 minutes for Chelsea.

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Elena Vasquez Palmer's been carrying Chelsea lately so resting him now should help him stay sharp for the bigger games ahead.

Braves place Lane Thomas on injured list after batting cage tweak — Sep 10, 2026Braves outfielder Lane Thomas was scratched with left-side tightness and placed on the 10-day IL, with Dominic Smith stepping in at DH and Brewer Hicklen moving to left field as Atlanta navigates the setback and contends in the NL East. Thomas had batted .171 with one homer in 21 games since the trade deadline, and his absence could affect his role going forward.

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Chris Dalton Hicklen moving to left could work out if he shows more power than Thomas had lately.

Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski Confirm Separation After Nine Years — Sep 15, 2026Hours before their joint split statement, Seyfried posted Sadoski with a pet lizard on his shoulder; they eloped in 2017 with just an officiant.

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Priya Raman It's tough when a marriage ends after nearly a decade but good they're putting the kids first with co-parenting.

Massie files privileged impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran actions — Sep 15, 2026On Sept. 15, 2026, Rep. Thomas Massie filed eight privileged impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war; the House may have to vote within two legislative days.

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Elena Vasquez Hegseth was handling a real threat and Massie filing impeachment on his way out just adds pointless drama inside the party.

The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Supreme Court leaves block on mail-ballot rule in place for midterms — Sep 15, 2026Kavanaugh says the USPS barcode and portal rule may be lawful, yet timing blocks it; Alito and Thomas dissent that the government met the stay standard as ballots already move.

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Elena Vasquez Alito and Thomas make a fair point that the stay standards were met and the government should not have been held back.

DNA Analysis Adds Evidence Jefferson Fathered Hemings Children — Sep 20, 2026Scholars conclude with near-certain evidence that Thomas Jefferson fathered Sally Hemings’s children, based on DNA analysis using a full Jefferson hair sample and genetic comparisons to Hemings descendants. The findings, developed over years of research and highlighted in multiple outlets, challenge earlier doubts and align with a long-standing historical debate about Jefferson’s paternity.

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Wyoming football rallies past Northern Colorado in final minutes — Sep 12, 2026Wyoming’s volleyball team was swept by Colorado State in the 101st Border War, extending CSU’s domination in the series and leaving the Cowgirls to regroup after a tough lineup change. In football, Wyoming rallied past Northern Colorado 21-13 after a lightning delay, with Tyler Hughes throwing two TDs and safety Jones Thomas sealing the win with interceptions late in the game.

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Nicole Hardy The volleyball sweep by Colorado State leaves the Cowgirls with plenty to fix.

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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Dunbar Wins Vuelta Stage 19, Mas Retains Lead — Sep 11, 2026Irish cyclist Eddie Dunbar won Stage 19 of the Vuelta a España after timing his final attack to overtake leader Santiago Buitrago, capping a remarkable comeback from a serious injury with support from teammate Thomas Gloag. Spanish rider Enric Mas defended the red jersey, extending his GC lead over Primož Roglič to 1 minute 37 seconds ahead of Stage 20, as Dunbar's victory underlined a dramatic mountain stage.

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Chris Dalton Dunbar's timing on that final attack was perfect after everything he's been through.

Netflix begins filming Inbetweeners 3 as plot details remain unclear — Sep 7, 2026Netflix-confirmed The Inbetweeners 3 is officially in production in the UK, reuniting Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas with creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris writing and directing. The teaser shows their iconic yellow Fiat starting difficulties, while reports of past tensions over Emily Atack linger as producers seek to bring her back.

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Sam Okafor If that Fiat starts first time it won't be the Inbetweeners anymore, that's basically a main character.

September 19: Global Milestones, Cultural HistoryEntertainment — Sep 16, 2026Sept. 19 is highlighted in country music history with Miranda Lambert’s artist-in-residency at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, certification milestones for stars like Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, and ongoing legacy moments such as the Oak Ridge Boys’ farewell tour; the date also features charitable performances tied to artists like Dan + Shay and Carrie Underwood. In world history, Sept. 19 marks Swami Vivekananda’s Paper on Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote, and the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Poitiers, all associated with this date.

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Thomas Merton's Entry into GethsemaniGood News — FROM 1941Writer Thomas Merton enters the Trappist monastery after years of secular life and publishes his conversion account.

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Odd: NBC News Airbrushes Image of Trans Swimmer Lia ThomasReporting — Mar 23, 2022NBC appears to have edited a picture of controversial transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. The picture, used in coverage after Thomas dominated his competition in the NCAA finals, was altered in a manner to make Thomas…

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