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Georgia Southern scores twice in fourth to top Coastal Carolina 31-24 — 2dGeorgia Southern beat Coastal Carolina 31-24 in the Sun Belt opener, scoring twice in the fourth quarter after Coastal had rallied to tie the game. Two costly fumbles into the end zone hurt the Chanticleers, who fell to 1-4.

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Derek Foss Georgia Southern earned this one with solid fourth quarter execution in a tough Sun Belt game.

Seahawks hand Chargers fourth straight loss, 30-23 — 1dBoth teams intercepted on the opening play from scrimmage before Seattle beat the Chargers 30-23 on Oct. 4, 2026, dropping Los Angeles to 0-4.

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Sam Okafor Chargers have real issues if they're starting 0-4 with defensive lapses like this one.

Eagles Blow 10-Point Lead, Fall to Rams — 1dUp 20-10, Sirianni went for it on fourth-and-goal from the 2 with 7:31 left. The Eagles failed; the Rams scored 14 unanswered and won 24-20.

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Sam Okafor Sirianni's decision to go for it on fourth and goal from the two killed their chances with that lead.

Patriots Upset Bills on Chism’s One-Handed TD — 1dEfton Chism III's one-handed 23-yard TD catch late in the fourth gave the Patriots a 27-26 lead in a 29-26 win over the Bills.

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Maya Lindstrom The Patriots showed real fight pulling off the upset after trailing late, Bills defense just fell apart on that drive.

Thailand Inflation Rises 2.82%, Below Forecast, Within TargetFinance — 2dThailand’s inflation accelerated to 2.82% in September from 2.53% in August, driven by higher fuel and food prices, but remained below forecasts and within the central bank’s 1%–3% target. Officials expect inflation to rise further in the fourth quarter; flooding is expected to have a modest impact, while core inflation reached 1.50%.

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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.

UNLV beats Cal 39-31 on Arnold’s five TDs — 2dJackson Arnold accounted for five touchdowns—three passing, two rushing—as UNLV beat Cal 39-31 after trailing 25-24 in the fourth at Allegiant Stadium.

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Maya Lindstrom Arnold's five scores turned the game around after that fourth quarter deficit, solid win for UNLV.

Hernández's 431-foot homer sparks Dodgers NLDS opener win over Braves — 2dTeoscar Hernández’s 431-foot two-run homer in the fourth inning lifted the Dodgers to a 5-3 NLDS Game 1 win over the Braves on Oct. 3, 2026.

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Priya Raman Braves have work to do after dropping game one on the road like this.

Jets Rule Out Breece Hall After Fourth-Quarter Thigh Injury — Sep 27, 2026Breece Hall was ruled out of the Jets' 31-24 loss to Detroit with a fourth-quarter thigh injury near the goal line after he "felt something" running and on the tackle.

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Dana Whitfield Braelon Allen getting the bulk of the work now might finally show if he can handle a bigger role.

Rising Yields, Midterms Test US Stocks’ Strength — 4dU.S. stocks enter a historically strong fourth quarter after solid gains, but rising bond yields, heavy reliance on AI spending, midterm-election uncertainty and upcoming earnings and Federal Reserve decisions could test the rally.

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Julia Jacklin Releases Fourth Album ‘The Gem’ — Sep 25, 2026Julia Jacklin’s fourth album, The Gem, takes its name from the Melbourne pub where she recorded it, surrounded by local musicians and the everyday bustle of the venue. After stepping back from the music industry, she restarted the record to make music on her own terms, resulting in a thoughtful, introspective collection shaped by home, change and fresh starts.

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Mayfield Dislocates Thumb in Buccaneers' Loss — Sep 27, 2026Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb on fourth-and-13 in the Bucs' 23-16 loss; Bowles confirmed, MRI Monday, "likely to miss time."

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Elena Vasquez Daniels coming in cold probably sealed the loss, though Mayfield needs to hang onto the ball instead of forcing throws under pressure.

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

Wilson wins third straight AP WNBA honor — Sep 27, 2026A'ja Wilson won her fourth AP WNBA Player of the Year on 15 of 17 votes, most since 2016, after a third straight season for the Aces.

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Priya Raman Four total wins for Wilson puts her in a league of her own with that kind of consistency.

MLB Attendance Reaches Highest Since 2017Sports — Sep 28, 2026MLB attendance rose for a fourth consecutive year to 71.75 million, its highest total since 2017. The Tampa Bay Rays had the biggest increase after returning to Tropicana Field, while the Los Angeles Dodgers led the league with a team-record 4.03 million fans.

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Ohtani Leads MLB Jersey Sales Fourth Straight Season — Sep 25, 2026Ohtani became the first player since 2010 to lead MLB jersey sales for four straight seasons, with Judge second and Crow-Armstrong third.

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Marcus Bell It's great to see three Japanese players crack the top sellers for the first time this season.

Airbus Targets 870 Deliveries Despite A321neo FlawBusiness — Sep 28, 2026A coating flaw affecting hundreds of Airbus A321neo jets has prompted repairs and pushed some deliveries into the fourth quarter, though Airbus says the issue poses no immediate safety risk. The company has maintained its annual target of about 870 deliveries, but analysts differ on whether the defect could make that goal harder to reach.

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The Four-Letter Type TestQuizie — QuizThe classic sixteen-types test — twenty questions, four axes, your letters computed for real, and an AI portrait written for your exact mix.

Japan posts record exports yet wider trade deficit for fourth month — Sep 16, 2026Japan's August exports hit a record ¥10.05 trillion, up 19.3%, yet the trade deficit widened to ¥1.106 trillion for a fourth month as oil costs climbed.

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Maya Lindstrom The weak yen boosts export numbers on paper but can't offset those surging energy import costs from oil spikes.

Rockies Reach Fourth Straight 100-Loss Season — Sep 21, 2026The Colorado Rockies are on the brink of a fourth consecutive 100-loss season after a 2-1 defeat to Seattle, needing six straight wins in their final six games to avoid joining a rare, painful franchise club. The skid has featured a combination of poor run support, a struggling rotation and historically weak ERA, underscoring a season of franchise-worst trends.

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Mexico-U.S. trade talks postponed over Xi visit and G20 schedule — Sep 24, 2026Xi arrived at Andrews to a military band, cannons and a B-1 bomber overhead as Mexico and the U.S. postponed their fourth trade round, possibly to October.

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Sam Okafor Postponing the Mexico trade talks for Xi's visit and the G20 is understandable, but they need to reschedule quickly to avoid bigger delays.

Sally Field Wins Fourth Emmy, Sets Age Record — Sep 15, 2026Sally Field, 79, won her fourth Emmy for Remarkably Bright Creatures, becoming the oldest lead actress winner in a limited series and topping Jessica Tandy's 1987 record.

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Rachel Meyers Remarkably Bright Creatures must have been something special for her to win in the limited series category.

Orioles top Yankees 10-2 in one game, fall 6-3 in other — Sep 25, 2026The Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 10-2, powered by home runs from Pete Alonso, Dylan Beavers and Jeremiah Jackson. Alonso homered twice as Baltimore pulled away with a multi-run fourth inning.

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Nicole Hardy Splitting with the Yankees after the big first game win feels like a missed chance overall.

Jefferson-Wooden runs 21.47 for fourth-fastest 200m time and victory — Sep 13, 2026Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ran 21.47, the fourth-fastest 200m in history, to win in Budapest and complete the 100-200 double for $300,000.

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Marcus Bell Jefferson-Wooden's 21.47 with that headwind looks like a real statement ahead of the LA Olympics.

Disney Raises Disney+ and Hulu Prices by 13% Starting Sept 23 — Sep 23, 2026Disney is raising ad-free Disney+ and Hulu from $18.99 to $21.49 a month starting Sept. 23, 2026, the fourth hike in four years, as Toy Story 5 debuts on the service.

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Tom Gallagher The bundle push is obvious but I'm not paying extra just to get Hulu when I barely use it.

Wicks Converts Five Critical Downs in Eagles Win Over Titans — Sep 20, 2026Wicks turned all five third- and fourth-down catches into first downs for 74 yards and 11.8 EPA as the Eagles beat the Titans 24-20.

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Derek Foss The early production from Wicks is exactly what the offense needed after losing Brown. Hope the rookie doesn't take his snaps too soon.

Beijing Canal Arts Fest opens with global performancesTravel — Sep 25, 2026The fourth Beijing International Canal Arts Fest opened in Tongzhou on Sept. 24, bringing artists from 13 countries together for performances, cultural activities and canal-themed tours. Organizers cast the festival as a way to promote international exchange and tourism while preserving the Grand Canal as living heritage.

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