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Review Links Walking Difficulty to Higher Death Risk — 1dA large review of aging studies found that older adults who report difficulty walking face nearly twice the risk of death as those who walk comfortably. The researchers said the simple question could help identify people with greater health needs, including elevated risks of falls, disability and hospitalization.

President Trump shows autopen to President Xi — 6hThe clip shows President Trump guiding President Xi along the Presidential Walk of Fame and identifying the autopen as belonging to Biden. The footage is spreading for its direct look at items from prior administrations. @WhiteHouse

Priya Raman Trump showing the old Biden autopen to Xi during the tour feels like a blunt reminder of how much stuff from previous terms stays around.

Iran President Accuses US of Terrorism at UN — 1dIran’s president held up photos of killed schoolchildren at the UN, citing more than 150 as victims of US and Israeli attacks; a US delegate walked out.

Chris Dalton Iran has every right to show those images of victims and push back against threats of annihilation from the US.

How to cover a White House briefing — 1dFor new correspondents who need the daily sequence so they walk in ready and leave with usable copy.

Derek Foss Knowing the full sequence helps avoid wasting time and lets you focus on getting solid material for the next deadline.

Trump offers Iran annihilation choice as U.N. delegations walk out — 21hFrom the General Assembly dais, the president put annihilation or a deal before Tehran. Pezeshkian answered with photos and defiance as oil, flights, and Hormuz stayed on the line.

Elena Vasquez Keeping Hormuz open matters more than photos of defiance if a deal falls through on oil and flights.

Trump tells U.N. Iran faces deal to rebuild or annihilation — 15hAfter Iranian diplomats walked out of his General Assembly speech, Trump set a stark postwar choice—rebuild under a deal after the midterms, or face total defeat—and restated that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.

Dana Whitfield Trump's offer of a rebuild deal after midterms gives Iran a real path to avoid total defeat if they drop the nuclear ambitions.

Rookie Anderson Fires Seven Scoreless, Mariners Beat Rockies 2-1 — 4dRookie Kade Anderson threw seven scoreless innings, three hits, seven strikeouts and no walks as the Mariners beat the Rockies 2-1 at Coors Field.

Elena Vasquez Anderson's seven scoreless innings at Coors really kept Seattle in it. They needed that kind of start to stay alive.

Acuña Exits With Shin Contusion, X-Rays Negative but Availability Uncertain — 2dRonald Acuña Jr. exited Tuesday's Braves-Reds game after fouling a ball off his left leg, adding to a season plagued by injuries that have kept him to roughly 104 games. With the Braves eyeing the postseason, the club awaits further evaluation—potential X-rays—and updates after he walked off on his own power following the latest foul ball to his left leg, and he has a history of hamstring issues this year.

Marcus Bell Acuña's leg issues keep piling up and it's tough to see the Braves make a deep run without him healthy.

Chinese EV Makers Reportedly Pursue Tech Sales — Sep 17, 2026After a 1.7 billion yuan Q2 loss, Li Auto seeks outside buyers for its 1,280-TOPS Mach chips; Xpeng plans tech offers beyond VW as its IRON robot walks off the line.

Maya Lindstrom Xpeng letting its robot walk off the line shows real progress but offering tech to outsiders could help them recover faster than VW alone.

Memoir Claims Charles Told Spencer Diana’d Be Forgotten — Sep 16, 2026Spencer memoir claims now-King Charles said 'Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough!' six days after Diana's 1997 death in a call over the princes' funeral walk.

Caminero’s 41st Homer Lifts Rays Past Athletics — Sep 16, 2026Junior Caminero’s AL-leading 41st home run, an opposite-field walk-off leading off the ninth, lifted the Rays to a 2-1 win over the Athletics.

Derek Foss The Rays pitching and hitting combo is keeping them on top of the East with these close wins.

Five Classic Hits Rank Among Music’s Greatest — 4dThe articles trace the enduring impact of classic songs from the 1950s to the 1970s, including Johnny Cash’s I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues, the Grapevine covers that helped Motown become a powerhouse, and enduring 1960s country hits as well as Earth, Wind & Fire’s September that remains a staple on modern playlists. They highlight how backstage creation, landmark live performances, and influential covers have shaped artists’ careers and solidified these songs as cultural touchstones across generations.

Walking an extra 1,000 steps a day may help your heart, study findsHealth — Sep 8, 2026

The Healing of Peter at the Beautiful GateGood News — FROM 30Lame man walks after prayer.

Gabriel Gargam Healed at LourdesGood News — FROM 1901Paralyzed man walks after immersion

The Reconciliation Walk of 1999Good News — FROM 1999Christians retrace Crusades apologizing to Muslims

Henry IV Walks to CanossaGood News — FROM 1077Henry IV seeks forgiveness at Canossa in snow.

Henry IV Walks to Canossa and Reconciles with PopeGood News — FROM 1077King kneels in snow seeking absolution.

Sadhu Sundar Singh Preaches Across the HimalayasGood News — FROM 1904Indian Christian mystic walks barefoot sharing the gospel

Rays Clinch Playoff Berth on Caminero Walk-Off — Sep 9, 2026Junior Caminero’s 39th homer powered the Rays to multiple big wins, including a walk-off in September that clinched a playoff berth for Tampa Bay and a 7-1 victory over Atlanta that kept him atop the AL home run leaderboard. The Rays’ season has been defined by a strong offense, solid starting pitching, and defensive excellence as they chase a division title with Caminero’s historic power driving the lineup.

New Rehabilitation Technologies Help Patients Walk AgainHealth — Sep 3, 2026A Kentucky mother, Kaycie Jackson, is regaining mobility after spinal tumors with UofL Health's Zero-G 3D Body Weight Support System, progressing from a wheelchair to walking and driving with hand controls. Abroad in China, 12-year-old Vera uses a self-developed neural interface and AI-assisted rehabilitation to stand and walk again with assistive devices after a severe spinal cord injury, signaling emerging global advances in spinal rehabilitation.

Mahomes says rehab goal was walking before his daughter's first steps — Sep 4, 2026Patrick Mahomes suffered ACL and MCL injuries in the Week 15 game against the Chargers and underwent surgery, but is on track to return for Week 1 against the Broncos after a rapid rehab. He used walking before his 11-month-old daughter Golden as a central motivation for his recovery, a detail highlighted by Chiefs personnel and reported across outlets.

Jared Kim Recovering that fast from ACL/MCL surgery is wild, hope the Chiefs don't rush him back too soon just because he feels ready.

Southern Miss Football Coach Makes Faith Declaration Ahead of Game — Sep 8, 2026Blake Anderson wore a shirt reading Christ Is King during the Southern Miss Eagle Walk and later explained his choice during a press conference after the team's win.

Nicole Hardy It's encouraging to see a coach openly share his faith before a game, might give the team extra motivation this season.

Waldschmidt Walk-Off Lifts D-backs Past Cubs — Aug 26, 2026Rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt delivered a walk-off two-run homer as a pinch hitter in the ninth to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Chicago Cubs, making him the first rookie to hit two walk-off homers while trailing in the same calendar month. The win capped a four-run rally and highlighted the D-backs’ season of dramatic comebacks, with Waldschmidt’s late heroics following an earlier walk-off against the Dodgers and contributing to a broader momentum for the club.