Lee Zeldin in 'complete remission' following leukemia treatment
Fox News · 4h ago · Rep. Lee. Zeldin, R-N.Y., announced he is in “complete remission” after receiving treatment from being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia.
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GOP Rep. Zeldin announces leukemia diagnosis, remission
· Washington Post · 5h ago · Zeldin, a four-term congressman and vocal supporter of former president Donald Trump, is also running for governor of New York.
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CNN · 6h ago ·
Rep. Zeldin announces he was diagnosed with leukemia last fall, is in remission
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Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin, who is running for governor of New York, said in a statement Saturday he was diagnosed with early-stage chronic myeloid leukemia last November, began treatment "with an immediately positive response and no side effects" and is now in remission.
Bloomberg · 7h ago ·
N.Y. Gubernatorial Candidate Zeldin Reveals Leukemia Treatment
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Republican Representative Lee Zeldin said Saturday he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia and is in “complete remission” after nine months of treatment.
MSNBC · Sep 17, 2021 ·
GOP House member who voted to impeach Trump won't seek re-election
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Rep. Anthony Gonzalez — one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot on the Capitol — will not seek re-election to his northern Ohio seat in 2022.
Police launch hunt for fiancé of Gabby Petito after identified as person of interest
MSNBC · 9h ago · A hunt is underway for Brian Laundrie, fiancé of missing New York woman Gabby Petito, who went missing after the two traveled across the country together.
Gabby Petito remains missing as authorities search vast wildlife reserve for fiancé
· USA Today · 10h ago · The family ofBrian Laundrie, Petito's 23-year-oldfiancé, told officers Friday that theyhaven't seen him since Tuesday.
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NPR · 13h ago ·
Police And FBI Are Now Looking For A Missing Woman's Boyfriend
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Brian Laundrie, 23, is a person of interest in the disappearance of his girlfriend, Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito, 22. Attorneys for the Petito family issued a statement saying that Laundrie is hiding.
CBS News · 14h ago ·
Police and FBI search for Gabby Petito's fiancé Brian Laundrie
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His family says they have not seen him since Tuesday, according to police.
BBC · 19h ago ·
Gabby Petito: Fiance Brian Laundrie goes missing too
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Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabby Petito, has gone missing.
Fox News · 20h ago ·
Gabby Petito’s family responds after Brian Laundrie said to be ‘missing’: ‘He is hiding’
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The family of missing woman Gabby Petito responded Friday night after news emerged that the family of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, claimed they haven’t seen him since Tuesday.
ABC News · 23h ago ·
Brian Laundrie's family tells police, FBI he is missing
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Police in Florida said they are working with the FBI to find 23-year-old Brian Laundrie, whose girlfriend disappeared during a cross-country trek in a converted van
CNN · Sep 17, 2021 ·
Brian Laundrie's sister speak out on Gabby Petito
SpaceX's Inspiration4 Returns After 3 Days in Orbit
Wired · 3h ago · The first all-civilian, all-private spaceflight splashed down off the coast of Florida.
SpaceX’s first private crew shows what they’ve been up to in orbit
· The Verge · Sep 17, 2021
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ABC News · Sep 17, 2021 ·
SpaceX's 1st private crew motivates cancer kids from orbit
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SpaceX's first private crew is taking in sweeping views of Earth that few have witnessed
Wall Street Journal · Sep 16, 2021 ·
SpaceX Inspiration4 Crew Wraps Up First Day in Space
Bloomberg · Sep 16, 2021 ·
SpaceX Sends Civilians Into Space (Audio)
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani to pitch Sunday for Angels
Fox News · 23h ago · Shohei Ohtani will pitch for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday after his sore arm apparently felt much better in a bullpen session.
Angels' Shohei Ohtani to return to mound on Sunday vs. A's
· CBS News · 23h ago · The two-way star had his last start pushed back because of arm soreness
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ESPN · Sep 16, 2021 ·
Ohtani could be sidelined for season as pitcher
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Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch Friday for the Los Angeles Angels because of a sore right arm that could sideline him as a pitcher for the rest of the season.
ABC News · Sep 16, 2021 ·
Angels' Ohtani has sore arm, may not pitch again this season
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Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch Friday for the Los Angeles Angels because of a sore right arm that could sideline him as a pitcher for the rest of the season
France's Notre Dame cathedral secured and ready to be rebuilt
NBC News · 7h ago · The government agency overseeing the rebuild is maintaining President Emmanuel Macron’s goal of allowing visitors back inside in 2024.
France's Notre Dame cathedral secured at last. Next: rebuild
· Washington Post · 15h ago · France’s Notre Dame Cathedral is finally stable and secure enough for artisans to start rebuilding it
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ABC News · 15h ago ·
France's Notre Dame cathedral secured at last. Next: rebuild
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France’s Notre Dame Cathedral is finally stable and secure enough for artisans to start rebuilding it
Bloomberg · 15h ago ·
France's Notre Dame Cathedral Secured At Last. Next: Rebuild
Politics
Another Flight Has Left Kabul's Airport, This Time With 28 U.S. Citizens On Board
NPR · 4h ago · The Qatar Airways charter flight, which was the latest departure from the country now under Taliban control, also included seven U.S. permanent residents.
State Department confirms 28 US citizens onboard Qatar Airways flight that departed Kabul
· Fox News · 7h ago · The State Department confirmed a Qatar Airways charter flight left Kabul, Afghanistan, on Friday, delivering 28 U.S. citizens and 7 lawful permanent residents to safety.
Biden sends hundreds of border agents, steps up flights to remove Haitian migrants from south Texas
USA Today · 5h ago · The Department of Homeland Security released the Biden administration's six-point strategy to deal with the influx of migrants at the southern border.
DHS to ramp up deportation flights to Haiti as officials scramble to contain Del Rio migrant surge
· Fox News · 9h ago · The Biden administration on Saturday announced it is ramping up deportation flights to Haiti as officials scramble to get a grip on a rapidly escalating situation in Del Rio -- where more than 14,000 migrants have surged to the area and have gathered under a nearby bridge.
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CNN · 10h ago ·
DHS to ramp up deportation flights to Haiti as migrants overwhelm US southern border
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The Department of Homeland Security plans to ramp up deportation flights to Haiti to deter Haitians who are overwhelming Del Rio, Texas, a Customs and Border Protection official told CNN.
Washington Post · 12h ago ·
Biden administration to ramp up deportation flights to Haiti, aiming to deter mass migration into Texas
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More than 13,000 migrants have arrived at a crude border camp under a highway bridge in Del Rio, Tex.
Capitol Rally Reprising Jan. 6 Has More Police, Fewer Protesters
Bloomberg · 9h ago · Several hundred supporters of Donald Trump demonstrated in Washington on Saturday amid a heavy police presence, protesting against the prosecutions of people who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Heavy security amid Capitol riot supporters' rally
· USA Today · 10h ago · Authorities placed the area around the US Capitol under heavy security ahead of a rally on Saturday in support of rioters imprisoned after the violent Jan. 6 insurrection. (Sept. 18)
Think all politics are local? The California recall says most politics are now national.
Washington Post · 10h ago · But what worked for Gov. Gavin Newsom in the recall election won’t all necessarily translate for Democrats in 2022
Analysis: Why California's results are in line with the GOP taking the House in 2022
· CNN · 16h ago · Democrats crushed Republicans in Tuesday's California recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom's overwhelming victory left little doubt that California is a deeply blue state, and a Donald Trump-endorsed candidate like Larry Elder doesn't come
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CNBC · Sep 17, 2021 ·
California counties with high Covid vaccination rates helped Newsom cruise to victory in the recall election
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The data backs up California Gov. Gavin Newsom's statement that his decisive victory in the recall election is a win for Covid vaccines and science.
Taliban replace ministry for women in Afghanistan with one restricting them
USA Today · 13h ago · Afghanistan's Women's Affairs Ministry was replaced by a center for the "propagation of virtue and the prevention of vice" under Taliban rule.
Taliban replace ministry for women with one restricting them
· Washington Post · 16h ago · Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers have set up a ministry for the “propagation of virtue and the prevention of vice” in the building that once housed the Women’s Affairs Ministry
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ABC News · 19h ago ·
Taliban replace women's government ministry
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Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have replaced the women’s ministry with an all-male “vice and virtue ministry" tasked with enforcing the group’s rigid interpretation of Islam
NBC News · 15h ago ·
Taliban replace ministry for women with one restricting them
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Meanwhile, the Taliban-run education ministry asked boys from grades 7-12 back to school Saturday along with their male teachers but there was no mention of girls.
Bloomberg · 18h ago ·
Taliban Replace Women's Government Ministry
Business Insider · 20h ago ·
The Taliban has replaced the Afghan women's ministry with its own ministry of virtue and vice
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The new ministry will enforce the Taliban's interpretation of Sharia law, which includes a strict dress code, flogging, and public executions.
BBC · Sep 17, 2021 ·
Afghanistan: Taliban morality police replace women's ministry
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The Taliban appear to have shut the women's affairs ministry and brought back a feared morality unit.
Telegram Blocks Russian Opposition Bot as Google, Apple Pull App
Bloomberg · 15h ago · Telegram, the social media platform used by protesters from Iran to Belarus, blocked a “smart voting” channel with recommendations for candidates in Russia’s parliamentary elections aimed at defeating ruling party nominees.
Apple, Google, cowed by Putin, remove Russian protest voting app as election begins
· MSNBC · 21h ago · Rachel Maddow reports on a campaign by supporters of Alexei Navalny to expose corruption in Vladimir Putin's regime and to encourage votes against candidates in Putin's United Russia Party in the parliamentary election.
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ABC News · Sep 17, 2021 ·
Navalny app removed from online stores as Russian polls open
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An app created by allies of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny disappeared from Apple and Google stores on Friday as polls opened across Russia for three days of voting in a parliamentary election
BBC · Sep 17, 2021 ·
Russian election: Opposition smart app removed as vote begins
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The Smart Voting app promoted candidates most likely to defeat President Vladimir Putin's party.
More than 600 charged in Jan. 6 attack as D.C. braces for pro-defendant rally
Politico · 16h ago · A former ex-Trump official is leading a rally at the Capitol Saturday for some people arrested during the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Law Enforcement on High Alert for Saturday’s Capitol Protest
· Bloomberg · Sep 17, 2021 · Law enforcement officials are determined to avoid a repeat of the security breakdowns during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and are preparing for the worst ahead of a Saturday rally in support of those arrested after the insurrection.
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Wall Street Journal · Sep 17, 2021 ·
D.C. Rally to Support Jan. 6 Rioters Prompts Increased Capitol Police Security
CBS News · Sep 16, 2021 ·
Fencing goes up around Capitol ahead of weekend rally
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Fencing is back up around the U.S. Capitol ahead of a rally in support of those charged in the January 6 riot. Jeff Pegues has the latest on potential threats.
Turkmenistan: Getting Covid in a land where no cases officially exist
BBC · 1h ago · People in Turkmenistan are struggling to get treatment in a system that denies there are any cases.
Biden administration plans expulsion of Haitian migrants near Texas border
CBS News · 2h ago · The Biden administration is planning a wide-scale expulsion of thousands of migrants, mostly from Haiti, who suddenly descended upon the small Texas border town of Del Rio. Christina Ruffini has the details.
Celebrate The End Of Summer With Monday's Harvest Moon
NPR · 2h ago · The harvest moon is the last full moon of the summer. This year it will appear to be full for three days with peak illumination occurring at 7:54 p.m. ET Monday.
Nation
Fred Dakota, Native American Gambling Pioneer, Dies At 84
NPR · 40m ago · Dakota, a former leader of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community whose garage casino in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in 1983 was a milestone for Native American gambling, died on Monday.
Fred Dakota, Native American gambling pioneer, dies at 84
· Fox News · 9h ago · Fred Dakota, whose garage casino in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in 1983 was a milestone for Native American gambling, has died at age 84.
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ABC News · 10h ago ·
Fred Dakota, Native American gambling pioneer, dies at 84
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Fred Dakota has died at age 84 after creating a milestone for Native American gambling by opening a garage casino in Michigan in the 1980s
Emmy Awards 2021: 7 things to know ahead of the ceremony
BBC · 1h ago · That's one possibility at this year's event, where Ted Lasso and The Crown are among other nominees.
Emmys 2021 pre-parties: See Mj Rodriguez, 'Ted Lasso' cast and more nominees celebrate
· USA Today · 6h ago · Nominees are pumping up their energy ahead of the biggest night in television for the 73rd Emmy Awards.
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NBC News · Sep 17, 2021 ·
Here's where to watch all the Emmy-nominated shows
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You can find "Ted Lasso," "The Crown" and other nominees on these streaming platforms.
Variety · 10h ago ·
Emmy Nominees Mj Rodriguez and Hannah Waddingham Celebrate at TV Academy Party Ahead of Awards Show
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It may not have been as big and celebrity-filled as it usually is, but the TV Academy’s annual pre-Emmy party for performer nominees on Friday night was still a star-studded affair.
Why I violated Texas’s extreme abortion ban
Washington Post · 18h ago · "I acted because I had a duty of care to this patient," writes Alan Braid, a practicing OB/GYN in Texas for 45 years.
SpaceX: Inspiration4 amateur astronauts return to Earth after three days
BBC · 3h ago · The four amateur astronauts landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean after three days orbiting Earth.
Inspiration4 Crew Returns To Earth, Splashing Down In The Atlantic Off Florida Coast
· NPR · 3h ago · The Inspiration4 crew safely returned to Earth Saturday evening after three days of orbiting the planet. It is the first all-civilian mission to orbit.
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MSNBC · 3h ago ·
Watch: All-civilian SpaceX flight splashes down off Florida after three days in orbit
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After three days in orbit, Dragon spacecraft and the Inspiration4 crew returned to Earth by splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.
Washington Post · 5h ago ·
Live updates: All-amateur astronaut crew aboard SpaceX capsule readies to return to Earth
USA Today · 9h ago ·
SpaceX landing live coverage: How to watch Inspiration4 splashdown on YouTube, Twitter and your phone
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Go, Dragon! Highly anticipated SpaceX landing off the coast of Florida with Inspiration4 crew will livestream on Twitter and YouTube.
Two of Gavin Newsom's children test positive for coronavirus; the governor has not
Los Angeles Times · Sep 17, 2021 · Two of Gov. Gavin Newsom's four children have tested positive for the coronavirus, the governor's office said Friday.
Two of Newsom's children test positive for Covid-19
· Politico · Sep 17, 2021
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Business Insider · 21h ago ·
California Gov. Newsom's kids have tested positive for COVID-19
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Newsom, his partner, and his two other kids have tested negative.The children that tested positive have mild symptoms and will quarantine.
NBC News · 23h ago ·
Two of California Gov. Newsom's children test positive for Covid
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He and his wife have tested negative, as have other two children, the governor's office said.
Fox News · Sep 17, 2021 ·
Two of Gavin Newsom’s children test positive for coronavirus: reports
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Two children of California Gov. Gavin Newsom have tested positive for the coronavirus and will be quarantined, the governor’s office said Friday, according to reports.
Migrants in Texas: Thousands moved to processing centres
BBC · 5h ago · More than 10,000 people have gathered under a bridge in Del Rio, a Texas border town.
U.S. increases deportations to Haiti amid spike in border arrivals
· CBS News · 9h ago · Thousands of migrants, many of them from Haiti, have crossed the southern border in recent days near Del Rio, Texas, prompting U.S. agents to set up a makeshift processing site underneath a bridge.
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NPR · Sep 17, 2021 ·
In Texas, Officials Are Reporting A Surge In Migrants At The Southern Border This Week
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Texas officials say they are seeing a "historic surge" in migration along the southern border. Thousands of new arrivals from Haiti are straining an already overstretched effort to deal with them.
Colorado school shooter sentenced to life in prison
Fox News · 5h ago · A school shooter in suburban Denver was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Friday.
One of the 2019 Colorado STEM school shooters is sentenced to life without parole
· CNN · 22h ago · One of the two Colorado STEM school shooters was sentenced to mandatory life in prison without the possibility of parole on Friday.
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NPR · Sep 17, 2021 ·
A Colorado School Shooter Is Being Sentenced To Life In Prison
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Devon Erickson was convicted of first degree murder and other charges for a 2019 shooting attack inside a suburban Denver high school that killed one student and injured eight others.
ABC News · Sep 17, 2021 ·
Colorado school shooter to be sentenced to life in prison
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A former high school student convicted of teaming up with a classmate in a plot to kill teens in a suburban Denver high school in 2019 is expected to be sentenced to life in prison without parole
SpaceX Inspiration4 mission crew talks to St. Jude patients from space
USA Today · 5h ago · Civilian astronauts aboard the SpaceX rocket Inspiration 4 spoke with patients of St Jude Children's Research Hospital in New York City.
Busy day in orbit for SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew
· CBS News · Sep 17, 2021 · The all-civilian Inspiration4 crew fielded questions from St. Jude's patients and even chatted with Tom Cruise, SpaceX said.
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Business Insider · Sep 17, 2021 ·
SpaceX's all-civilian crew chatted with Elon Musk and shared photos of Earth from the spaceship's glass-dome bathroom on their first full day in space
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Elon Musk tweeted that he had spoken with Inspiration4 crew members, who flew to space on Wednesday. "All is well," he said.
Discover · Sep 16, 2021 ·
Inspiration4, The First All-Civilian Spaceflight, is Now in Orbit
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The SpaceX mission seeks to raise some $200 million dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Fire crews keep up drive to protect sequoias
USA Today · 13h ago · Crews were watching the weather this weekend as they battled California wildfires that have burned into some groves of gigantic ancient sequoias. (Sept. 18)
Crews watching weather as wildfire burns near sequoias
· ABC News · 21h ago · Crews are watching the weather this weekend as they battle a California wildfire that has burned into groves of gigantic sequoia trees
Afghanistan: Girls excluded as Afghan secondary schools reopen
BBC · 16h ago · "Everything looks very dark," a schoolgirl tells the BBC as schools reopen for boys but not girls.
Afghanistan’s Taliban Prohibit Girls From Attending Secondary School, as Boys Return to Classrooms
· Wall Street Journal · 19h ago
Business
Tesla to Reverse Massive Price Hikes for Some Solar Roof Customers, Court Document Shows
Gizmodo · 5h ago · Tesla solar roof customers who were blindsided by the company’s massive (and legally questionable) price hikes in April may be able to get their original rates restored, according to a court document published this week. Read more...
Tesla to reverse solar price hikes for some customers
· Fox Business · 14h ago · Tesla, Inc. solar customers who were hit with price hikes earlier this year may be able to get their original rates back, according to a Thursday court document.
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Business Insider · 18h ago ·
Tesla is reversing its enormous Solar Roof price hikes for some customers, court documents show
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One customer filed a class-action lawsuit against Tesla after it jacked up the price of his Solar Roof from $71,000 to $146,000.
CNBC · Sep 17, 2021 ·
Tesla to reverse solar price hike for some customers, legal filing says
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Plantiffs' attorneys say Tesla told them it has launched a program to restore original pricing for Solar Roof customers who signed contracts before Apr. 2021.
Third child tax credit payment set to go out
CNN · Sep 15, 2021 · Millions of families will soon receive their third child tax credit payments, which are set to be distributed on September 15.
Child Tax Credit 2021: Here's when the third check will deposit
· CBS News · Sep 13, 2021 · Even as the September payment is about to land in millions of bank accounts, the tax credit's future remains up in the air.
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USA Today · 8h ago ·
Some frustrated parents left waiting for September child tax credit payments
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The Internal Revenue Service did not detail what went wrong or state how many people still did not receive their September payment as expected.
Hollywood Embraces TikTok Stars for TV, Film Projects
Wall Street Journal · 13h ago
UK industrial group Ashtead shoots for stars with Hollywood expansion plan
· Financial Times · 17h ago · Supplier of diggers to construction sites plots LA breakthrough for its film equipment rental business
A rally held in DC in support of the January 6 defendants drew small crowds but plenty of police and media, despite Trump's support
Business Insider · 58m ago · Two days before the rally, Trump said "our hearts and minds are with the people being persecuted so unfairly relating to the January 6th protest."
Ethiopia: Fact-checking misleading images about hunger in Amhara
BBC · 1h ago · Food shortages are worsening in Ethiopia but some images online are not what they claim to be.
SpaceX returns four tourists to earth from orbit
Financial Times · 1h ago · Three-day space trip was first for civilians as Elon Musk takes giant leap over billionaire rivals
SpaceX Returns Private Astronauts to Earth After Three Days in Orbit
Wall Street Journal · 3h ago · The four-person crew lands off the coast of Florida, completing a mission that included scientific research and cold pizza.
SpaceX's first space tourists have returned to Earth, splashing down inside the Crew Dragon spaceship
Business Insider · 3h ago · SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission, a spaceship filled with tourists, has survived a high-speed plummet through Earth's atmosphere and returned home.
The link between climate change, seaweed and ice cream
BBC · 3h ago · Seaweed production has been affected by warming seas – this is how farmers are adapting.
Evergrande Moment of Truth Arrives With Bond Payment Deadlines
Bloomberg · 4h ago
Technology
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says Starlink internet service leaving beta in October
The Verge · 6h ago
Elon Musk, the Man Who Almost Never Meets Deadlines, Says Starlink Will Come Out of Beta Phase Next Month
· Gizmodo · Sep 17, 2021 · SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday announced that Starlink, the company’s satellite internet service, will come out of its public beta phase in October. While that would be exciting news, we’re taking it with a grain a salt.
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Ars Technica · Sep 17, 2021 ·
SpaceX’s Starlink will come out of beta next month, Elon Musk says
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With 600,000 orders, SpaceX boosting dish production to (hopefully) meet demand.
Business Insider · Sep 17, 2021 ·
Elon Musk announced that Starlink's satellite-internet service will come out of its beta-testing phase next month
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SpaceX's first Starlink internet satellite was initially launched in 2019. Since, the company has gathered over 90,000 subscribers worldwide.
Justworks files for confidential IPO
Business Journals · 2h ago · Software maker Justworks has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.The New York-based company, which makes cloud-based payroll and
Should schools retain online parents' evenings?
BBC · 2h ago · Parents and teachers seem to agree it is the number one innovation worth keeping post-lockdown.
How to stream and binge top Emmy Award-nominated shows, movies ahead of Sunday night's reveal of winners
USA Today · 3h ago · The Emmy Awards are Sunday night on CBS. Want to catch up on some of the nominated shows? Here's how to stream them and binge away.
User’s Guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2021
TechCrunch · 6h ago · TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 approaches in just three days. Here’s your how-to guide for everything you can expect at Disrupt. Although the main show kicks off on Tuesday the 21st, there’ll be some sneak peeks and extras going down on Monday.
These Atomic Clock Will Help The Second Generation Galileo Satellites Stay On Time
Forbes · 6h ago · A French positioning, navigation and timing company will provide the atomic clocks to keep the Second Generation Galileo Satellites on time.
Harley-Davidson’s stunning vintage-inspired electric bikes are going on sale later this year
The Verge · 8h ago
Rapid growth is leading this digital transformation firm to expand offices, headcount
Business Journals · 8h ago · The company saw $309 million in revenue last year
Facebook VP disputes report claiming the platform knows about multiple flaws it doesn’t fix
The Verge · 8h ago
Executive coaching for employees is complicated and emotional
TechCrunch · 8h ago · BetterUp, a reskilling and coaching platform for employees before and beyond the C-suite, is getting in touch with its emotions. This week, the richly funded unicorn startup announced a pair of acquisitions in the emotional artificial intelligence and people management space: Motive and Impraise.
Entertainment
Hailey Bieber shuts down rumors Justin Bieber 'mistreats' her: 'So far from the truth'
NBC News · 9h ago · The model said that the narrative spreading around online is the "complete and utter opposite" of reality.
Hailey Baldwin says rumors Justin Bieber 'mistreats' her are 'so far from the truth'
· Fox News · 22h ago · Model Hailey Baldwin shot down rumors that her husband, "Peaches" singer Justin Bieber, "mistreats" her.
The barbecue king: British royals praise Philip's deft touch
ABC News · 5h ago · When Prince Philip died nearly six months ago at 99, the tributes poured in from far and wide, praising him for his supportive role at the side of Queen Elizabeth II over her near 70-year reign
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Washington Post · 17h ago ·
The barbecue king: British royals praise Philip's deft touch
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When Prince Philip died nearly six months ago at 99, the tributes poured in from far and wide, praising him for his supportive role at the side of Queen Elizabeth II over her near 70-year reign
Michigan TV Meteorologist Fired At NBC Affiliate Over Covid-19 Vaxx Refusal
Deadline Hollywood · 10h ago · Michigan television station WLUC, an NBC affiliate, has fired its longtime meteorologist over his refusal to get a Covid-19 vaccination. Karl Bohnak, who spent 33 years at the station, revealed his dismissal in a Facebook post.
A meteorologist was fired from his TV station after 33 years at the job because he refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine
· Business Insider · 12h ago · "I have authority over my body," the meteorologist, Karl Bohnak, wrote in a Facebook post announcing his termination.
‘Belfast’ Claims TIFF People’s Choice Award, As Jessica Chastain, Benedict Cumberbatch & Denis Villeneuve Nab Other Top Prizes — Complete Winners List
Deadline Hollywood · 2h ago · Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical, black-and-white drama Belfast claimed the TIFF People’s Choice Award on Saturday night, affirming its status as a major player to contend with in the 2022 Oscars race.
Darius Rucker gives health update on ex-girlfriend Kate Quigley after accidental overdose
Fox News · 2h ago · Darius Rucker gave an update on Kate Quigley's health as she recovers from an accidental overdose. The overdose left three of the comedian's friends dead.
Selma Blair says she might act again after going into 'remission' from multiple sclerosis
Fox News · 2h ago · Selma Blair could make an acting comeback but only for the "right thing." The actress was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018, but has recently entered "remission."
L.A. County Public Health Covid-19 Report: 29 New Deaths, 2,130 New Positive Cases
Deadline Hollywood · 3h ago · On Saturday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 29 new deaths from Covid-19, along with 2,130 new positive cases. The number of deaths and confirmed cases reported today may reflect delays in weekend reporting, but today’s
Olivia Jade claims dancing is 'way harder' than she thought as she prepares for 'Dancing with the Stars'
Fox News · 3h ago · Olivia Jade is finding dancing "way harder" than she thought it would be as she prepares for the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars."
Fake Paralympians boss: 'I didn't know about cheating'
BBC · 3h ago · The man fined for sending non-disabled athletes to the Sydney Paralympics breaks his silence.
Get an Eiffel of this performer walking the line in Paris
BBC · 3h ago · Nathan Paulin walks along a 70m (230ft) high slackline attached to an iconic French landmark.
Sports
No. 6 Clemson uses goal-line stand to hold off Georgia Tech
ABC News · 40m ago · Will Shipley ran for two touchdowns and No. 6 Clemson survived a wild finish to escape Georgia Tech with a 14-8 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night
No. 6 Clemson uses goal-line stand to hold off Georgia Tech
· Fox News · 44m ago · Will Shipley ran for two touchdowns and No. 6 Clemson had a goal-line stand in the final seconds in wild 14-8 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night.
No. 9 Buckeyes struggle with Tulsa, pull away for 41-20 win
Fox News · 47m ago · Freshman running back TreVeyon Henderson's big day put him amid elite company in the Ohio State record book, and it couldn't have come at a better time for his decidedly off-kilter team.
TreVeyon Henderson breaks Archie Griffin's single-game freshman rushing record in Ohio State's win vs. Tulsa
· USA Today · 2h ago · TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 270 yards in Ohio State's victory over Tulsa, breaking the Buckeyes' freshman single-game record held by Archie Griffin.
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ABC News · 3h ago ·
No. 9 Buckeyes struggle with Tulsa, pull away for 41-20 win
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TreVeyon Henderson broke Archie Griffin’s 49-year-old freshman rushing record, running for 277 yards and three touchdowns as No. 9 Ohio State pulled away late to beat Tulsa 41-20
OU's Riley: Almost challenged my own team's INT
ESPN · 4h ago · Referring to Oklahoma CB D.J. Graham's one-handed interception on fourth down at the Sooner 3-yard line in Saturday's win over Nebraska, Lincoln Riley said he "might have been the first coach in history to challenge a play we got an interception on."
WATCH: Oklahoma's D.J. Graham makes spectacular one-handed interception you must see to believe
· CBS News · 4h ago · Graham's fourth-quarter interception helped seal a 23-16 Sooners win over Nebraska
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Fox News · 7h ago ·
Oklahoma star D.J. Graham's interception is 'play of the millennium' in game vs. Nebraska
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Oklahoma defensive back D.J. Graham came away with an incredible interception against Nebraska Saturday afternoon, and replays of it went viral on social media.
USA Today · 7h ago ·
Watch: Oklahoma's DJ Graham makes incredible one-handed interception against Nebraska
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Oklahoma's D.J. Graham makes incredible one-handed interception against Nebraska.
No. 16 Coastal Carolina holds on to beat Buffalo 28-25
Fox News · 7h ago · Grayson McCall threw for three touchdowns, Shermari Jones ran for 149 yards and another score, and No. 16 Coastal Carolina held on to beat Buffalo 28-25 on Saturday for its first road win of the season.
No. 16 Coastal Carolina holds on to beat Buffalo 28-25
· ABC News · 7h ago · Grayson McCall threw for three touchdowns, Shermari Jones ran for 149 yards and another score, and No. 16 Coastal Carolina held on to beat Buffalo 28-25 for its first road win of the season
College football winners and losers from Week 3: Michigan, Southern Cal, Wake Forest on rise; ACC disappoints again
USA Today · 1h ago · Are the Wolverines a legitimate contender for the Big Ten title? Will Florida State lose more than eight games for the first time since 1974?
Florida State vs. Wake Forest score: Seminoles start 0-3 for the first time since 1976
· CBS News · 3h ago · Just two weeks after the Seminoles seemed like a team on the rise, they've hit a new low
SMU beats Louisiana Tech with ‘Hail Mary’
Fox News · 2h ago · SMU needed some last-minute heroics Saturday night against Louisiana Tech.
WATCH: SMU avoids upset against Louisiana Tech with last-second Hail Mary
· CBS News · 3h ago · QB Tanner Mordecai's heave to the end zone improved SMU to 3-0
UFC Fight Night predictions -- Anthony Smith vs. Ryan Spann: Fight card, odds, start time, live stream
CBS News · Sep 17, 2021 · Light heavyweights clash in the Las Vegas main event on Saturday night
Fight Night in focus: Anthony Smith isn't out of the title picture just yet
· ESPN · Sep 17, 2021 · Former title challenger Anthony Smith will aim to remain a light heavyweight contender when he faces rising star Ryan Spann on Saturday.
Phillips homers in 10th as Rays rally to beat Tigers 7-4
Fox News · 22h ago · Brett Phillips hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays came back from a three-run deficit in the ninth to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Friday night.
Phillips homers in 10th as Rays rally to beat Tigers 7-4
· ABC News · 23h ago · Brett Phillips hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays came back from a three-run deficit in the ninth to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4
No. 20 Arkansas smashes Georgia Southern, 45-10
Fox News · 3h ago · KJ Jefferson threw for a career-high 366 yards and tied a career high with three touchdowns to lead No. 20 Arkansas to a 45-10 win over Georgia Southern on Saturday.
No. 20 Arkansas smashes Georgia Southern, 45-10
· ABC News · 3h ago · KJ Jefferson threw for a career-high 366 yards and tied a career high with three touchdowns to lead No. 20 Arkansas to a 45-10 win over Georgia Southern
Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29
ABC News · 3h ago · Bryce Young’s first collegiate road start was a rousing success, a three-touchdown performance that helped top-ranked Alabama hold off No. 11 Florida 31-29 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams
Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29
· Fox News · 3h ago · Bryce Young’s first collegiate road start was a rousing success, a three-touchdown performance that helped top-ranked Alabama hold off No. 11 Florida 31-29 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams Saturday.
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No. 1 Alabama survives No. 9 Florida, 31-29, in SEC opener at The Swamp
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The Crimson Tide converts a first down in final minutes to clinch victory after the Gators botch a 2-point conversion with 3:10 remaining.
Rutgers 3-0 for first time since 2012, beats Delaware 45-13
Fox News · 3h ago · Noah Vedral threw for two touchdowns and Isaih Pacheco ran for two more as Rutgers defeated Delaware 45-13 Saturday for its first 3-0 start since 2012.
Rutgers 3-0 for first time since 2012, beats Delaware 45-13
· ABC News · 3h ago · Rutgers has started a season with three straight 3-wins for the first time since 2012
Man Utd make West Ham's Rice top target - Saturday's gossip
BBC · 21h ago · Man Utd make Rice move priority next summer, Pogba could move back to Juventus, Liverpool open contract talks with Keita, plus more.
Transfer Talk: Juventus eye Arsenal's Lacazette in winter move
· ESPN · Sep 16, 2021 · Juventus are preparing a move for Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette in January. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Goodson runs for 153 yards, 3 TDs in No. 5 Iowa's victory
Fox News · 3h ago · Tyler Goodson ran for a career-high 153 yards and three touchdowns and No. 5 Iowa beat Kent State 30-7 on Saturday.
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Goodson runs for 153 yards, 3 TDs in No. 5 Iowa's victory
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Tyler Goodson ran for a career-high 153 yards and three touchdowns and No. 5 Iowa beat Kent State 30-7 on Saturday
Hooker in on 4 TDs, leads Tennessee to easy win, 56-0
Fox News · 6h ago · Hendon Hooker threw three touchdown passes and scored one of his own to lead Tennessee to a 56-0 victory over Tennessee Tech Saturday.
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Hooker in on 4 TDs, leads Tennessee to easy win, 56-0
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Hendon Hooker threw three touchdown passes and scored one of his own to lead Tennessee to a 56-0 victory over Tennessee Tech Saturday
Semien's 40th homer lifts Blue Jays back into playoff spot
Fox News · 3h ago · Marcus Semien became the fifth second baseman to hit 40 home runs in a season, and the Toronto Blue Jays moved back into a playoff position by beating the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Saturday.
Semien's 40th homer lifts Blue Jays back into playoff spot
· ABC News · 4h ago · Marcus Semien became the fifth second baseman to hit 40 home runs in a season, and the Toronto Blue Jays moved back into a playoff position by beating the Minnesota Twins 6-2
Kelly ties Rockne as No. 12 Irish hold off Boilermakers
Fox News · 3h ago · Kyren Williams scored two long touchdowns, the second a 51-yard run with 6:05 remaining, as No. 12 Notre Dame held off Purdue 27-13 Saturday for its 26th straight victory at home.
Kelly ties Rockne as No. 12 Irish hold off Boilermakers
· ABC News · 4h ago · Kyren Williams scored two long touchdowns, the second a 51-yard run with 6:05 remaining, as No. 12 Notre Dame held off Purdue for its 26th straight victory at home
La Russa, Wright suspended for hitting Ohtani
ESPN · 4h ago · Tony La Russa will serve his one-game suspension on Saturday, while pitcher Mike Wright will appeal his three-game ban for hitting Angels slugger Shohei Ohtani with a pitch in Thursday's game.
White Sox pitcher Mike Wright suspended three games for plunking Angels' Shohei Ohtani
· CBS News · 5h ago · Manager Tony La Russa was also banned for a game as a result of Wright's act
Western Michigan stuns Pittsburgh 44-41
ABC News · 4h ago · Kaleb Eleby threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns and Western Michigan stunned Pittsburgh 44-41
Western Michigan stuns Pittsburgh 44-41
· Fox News · 6h ago · Kaleb Eleby threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns and Western Michigan stunned Pittsburgh 44-41 on Saturday.
Hampton tops turnover-prone Howard 48-32 after VP coin toss
Fox News · 4h ago · Jett Duffey threw for three touchdowns, including a 95-yarder to Hezekiah Grimsley as Hampton defeated Howard 48-32 before 14,000 fans on Saturday in the inaugural Truth and Service Classic.
Hampton tops turnover-prone Howard 48-32 after VP coin toss
· ABC News · 5h ago · Jett Duffey threw for three touchdowns, including a 95-yarder to Hezekiah Grimsley as Hampton defeated Howard 48-32 before 14,000 fans in the inaugural Truth and Service Classic
WVU builds big lead, holds on to beat No. 15 Va Tech 27-21
Fox News · 4h ago · West Virginia's comfortable lead evaporated, the sellout crowd's cheers had turned to boos and possession of the Black Diamond Trophy came down to a goal-line stand.
WVU builds big lead, holds on to beat No. 15 Va Tech 27-21
· ABC News · 5h ago · West Virginia survived No. 15 Virginia Tech’s furious rally from a 20-point deficit to beat the Hokies 27-21
MLB ERA leader Scherzer dominates again, Dodgers beat Reds
Fox News · 4h ago · Max Scherzer pitched seven shutout innings in another dominant performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who kept up their push in the NL West with a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
LEADING OFF: Scherzer unbeaten with Dodgers, faces Reds
· ABC News · Sep 17, 2021 · Max Scherzer has dominated since being traded to the Dodgers, and tries to extend his success streak when he pitches at Cincinnati on Saturday in a matchup with playoff implications
Bogaerts, AL wild card-leading Bosox top O's, 4th win in row
Fox News · 5h ago · Xander Bogaerts homered and drove in four runs, carrying the AL wild card-leading Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 Saturday for their fourth straight win.
Bogaerts, AL wild card-leading Bosox top O's, 4th win in row
· ABC News · 5h ago · Xander Bogaerts homered and drove in four runs, carrying the AL wild card-leading Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 for their fourth straight win
Sánchez error leads to 7-run inning, Indians slow Yanks 11-3
Fox News · 5h ago · Gary Sánchez failed to catch a foul popup that led to a seven-run fifth inning capped by Andrés Giménez's three-run homer, and the Cleveland Indians routed the Yankees 11-3 on Saturday to slow New York's playoff run.
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Sánchez error leads to 7-run inning, Indians slow Yanks 11-3
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Gary Sánchez failed to catch a foul popup that led to a seven-run fifth inning capped by Andrés Giménez's three-run homer, and the Cleveland Indians routed the Yankees 11-3 on Saturday to slow New York’s playoff run
Ridder helps No. 8 Bearcats rally for 38-24 win at Indiana
ABC News · 5h ago · Desmond Ridder and Alec Pierce hooked up for the go-ahead score with 12:13 left in the game and No. 8 Cincinnati held on for a 38-24 victory at Indiana
Ridder helps No. 8 Bearcats rally for 38-24 win at Indiana
· Fox News · 6h ago · Desmond Ridder threw the go-ahead touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter, then scored on a 7-yard TD run to help No. 8 Cincinnati seal a come-from-behind 38-24 victory Saturday at Indiana.
UCF QB Gabriel suffers broken left clavicle in loss
ESPN · 7h ago · UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel announced Saturday that he fractured his left clavicle during Friday's 42-35 loss at Louisville, and there is no timetable for his return.
Louisville's Jaylin Alderman delivers game-winning Pick Six vs. UCF
· Fox News · 22h ago · Louisville defeated Central Florida on Friday night in dramatic fashion.
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WATCH: Louisville answers interception with game-winning pick six, UCF's Dillon Gabriel hurt on final play
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Louisville and UCF kicked off the weekend with a wild game on Friday night
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Pick-six by Jaylin Alderman in final seconds gives Louisville wild win over Central Florida
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Freshman LB Jaylin Alderman returned an interception for a touchdown with 13 seconds to go to give Louisville a wild 42-35 win over Central Florida.
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Late interception return for TD lifts Louisville past UCF
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Jaylin Alderman returned an interception off a tipped pass for a 66-yard touchdown with 13 seconds remaining, giving Louisville a thrilling 42-35 victory over UCF
Hamilton recovers two onside kicks in final two minutes to shock Bishop Gorman with 18-point comeback win
CBS News · 7h ago · Hamilton trailed by 18 with 70 seconds left before coming back to win, 25-24
Hamilton (Ariz.) football team stuns national power Bishop Gorman with 18-point comeback in final minute
· USA Today · 11h ago · Nicco Marchiol threw two touchdown passes in the final 30 seconds and score on a 2-point run to stun Bishop Gorman 25-24.
Bazelak, Missouri make quick work of SE Missouri, 59-28
Fox News · 7h ago · Connor Bazelak squeezed a full day of production into one half Saturday as he led Missouri to a 59-28 victory over Southeast Missouri.
Bazelak, Missouri make quick work of SE Missouri, 59-28
· ABC News · 7h ago · Connor Bazelak completed 21 of 30 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns to lead Missouri to a 59-28 victory over Southeast Missouri
Rattler, No. 3 Oklahoma hold off Nebraska 23-16
Fox News · 7h ago · Spencer Rattler passed for a touchdown and ran for another, and No. 3 Oklahoma held on to beat Nebraska 23-16 on Saturday.
Rattler, No. 3 Oklahoma hold off Nebraska 23-16
· ABC News · 7h ago · Spencer Rattler passed for a touchdown and ran for another to help No. 3 Oklahoma beat Nebraska 23-16
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Levis, Ajian help Kentucky rally past FCS Chattanooga 28-23
Fox News · 7h ago · Will Levis overcame two interceptions to throw a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Isaiah Cummings, safety Tyrell Ajian returned an interception 95 yards with 7:40 remaining, and Kentucky rallied past Chattanooga 28-23 on Saturday.
Levis, Ajian help Kentucky rally past FCS Chattanooga 28-23
· ABC News · 7h ago · Will Levis overcame two interceptions to throw a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Isaiah Cummings, safety Tyrell Ajian returned an interception 95 yards with 7:40 remaining, and Kentucky rallied past Chattanooga 28-23
Calzada throws 3 TDs as No. 7 A&M routs New Mexico 34-0
Fox News · 7h ago · Zach Calzada threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start to power No. 7 Texas A&M in a 34-0 rout of New Mexico on Saturday.
Calzada throws 3 TDs as No. 7 A&M routs New Mexico 34-0
· ABC News · 7h ago · Zach Calzada threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start to power No. 7 Texas A&M in a 34-0 rout of New Mexico
Corum's 3 TDs help No. 25 Michigan rout N. Illinois 63-10
Fox News · 7h ago · Blake Corum rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns as No. 25 Michigan routed Northern Illinois, 63-10 on Saturday.
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Corum's 3 TDs help No. 25 Michigan rout N. Illinois 63-10
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Blake Corum rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns as No. 25 Michigan routed Northern Illinois 63-10 on Saturday
Alabama vs. Florida: Prediction, pick, football game spread, odds, live stream, watch online, TV channel
CBS News · 13h ago · The Crimson Tide and Gators will meet in Gainesville in a rematch of the 2020 SEC Championship Game
Alabama Crimson Tide at Florida Gators: Time, betting odds, how to watch on TV, live stream
· USA Today · 15h ago · Top-ranked Alabama embarks on its Southeastern Conference title defense at No. 9 Florida in college football's Week 3 headliner.
Raiders rule RB Jacobs out Sunday vs. Steelers
ESPN · 19h ago · The Las Vegas Raiders have ruled running back Josh Jacobs out for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers because of toe and ankle injuries.
Giants' Nick Gates leaves game on cart after suffering gruesome leg injury
· Fox News · Sep 16, 2021 · New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates was carted off the field on Thursday night after suffering a gruesome leg injury in a game against the Washington Football Team.
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New York Giants lineman Nick Gates suffers lower leg fracture vs. Washington Football Team
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New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates sustained a serious leg injury in the first quarter of Thursday night's game against Washington.
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Giants at Washington picks: Point spread, total, player props, trends for 'Thursday Night Football' in Week 2
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Get ready for the first game of Week 2 with our gambling breakdown of 'Thursday Night Football'
Zdeno Chara, 44, returning to Islanders on 1-year contract
ABC News · 9h ago · Zdeno Chara is returning to the team where he started his career after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with the New York Islanders
Still going: Chara, 44, inks 1-year deal with Isles
· ESPN · 9h ago · Defenseman Zdeno Chara has signed a one-year contract with the Islanders for his 24th NHL season, rejoining the organization that originally drafted him in 1996.
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Zdeno Chara, 44, returning to Islanders on 1-year contract
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Zdeno Chara is returning to the team where he started his career, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with the New York Islanders.
Eagles lock up DE Sweat with 3-year extension
ESPN · 9h ago · The Eagles have signed defensive end Josh Sweat to a three-year extension, the team announced. The deal could be worth up to $43 million and includes $26.9 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Eagles sign Josh Sweat to three-year extension that keeps him in Philadelphia through 2024
· CBS News · 11h ago · The talented defensive lineman is sticking around for a while in Philly
VAR rescues Man City in 0-0 draw with Saints
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Manchester City 0-0 Southampton: Shot-shy Man City fortunate to draw with Saints
· BBC · 10h ago · A strangely shot-shy Manchester City cannot find a way through a resolute Southampton and are fortunate to get a draw at a noisy Etihad Stadium.
Bayern Munich 7-0 VfL Bochum: Hosts cruise past back to the top
BBC · 10h ago · Bayern Munich hammer VfL Bochum 7-0 to move to the top of the German Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich puts seven goals past hapless VfL Bochum
· CNN · 11h ago · When Bayern Munich is in this kind of mood, very few teams in world football can keep up. Unfortunately for VfL Bochum, Saturday was one of those days.
College football schedule, games 2021: What to watch in Week 3, TV channels, Saturday kickoff times
CBS News · Sep 17, 2021 · Two big-time games involving SEC teams headline the Week 3 slate around college football
NFL Week 2's best photos
· USA Today · Sep 16, 2021 · Take a look at the best images from Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season.
A's keep pace in wild-card race with 5-4 win over Angels
Fox News · 12h ago · The Oakland Athletics committed three errors in the first two innings, stranded 10 runners through the first six and didn’t have an extra-base hit all night at the Big A.
A's keep pace in wild-card race with 5-4 win over Angels
· ABC News · 21h ago · Cole Irvin pitched six solid innings to earn his first victory in four weeks, and the Oakland Athletics kept pace in the AL wild-card race with a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels
Pinch-hitter pitcher Gausman sac fly in 11th, SF tops Braves
Fox News · 13h ago · Kevin Gausman heard the boos when he stepped into the batter’s box, realizing right away the fans had no idea the Giants were down to their last options with no position players left.
Giants ace Gausman plays pinch-hit hero in 11th
· ESPN · 19h ago · Pinch-hitting pitcher Kevin Gausman lofted a full-count, bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 11th inning to beat the Braves on Friday night.
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Pinch-hitter pitcher Gausman sac fly in 11th, SF tops Braves
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Pinch-hitting pitcher Kevin Gausman lofted a full-count, bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Atlanta Braves 6-5 to increase their NL West lead
Petrino's late FG lifts Maryland over Illinois 20-17
Fox News · 13h ago · Joseph Petrino kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired to lift Maryland over Illinois 20-17 on Friday night.
Petrino's late FG lifts Maryland over Illinois 20-17
· ABC News · 21h ago · Joseph Petrino kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired to lift Maryland over Illinois 20-17
Storm's Loyd ties record with 22-point quarter
ESPN · 19h ago · Jewell Loyd became the third player in WNBA history to score 22 points in a quarter and finished with 37 in Friday night's 94-85 win over the Phoenix Mercury.
Loyd ties record, scores 36, Storm top Mercury to get bye
· ABC News · 22h ago · Jewell Loyd tied a WNBA record with 22 points in the first quarter and finished with a career-high 37 and the Seattle Storm secured a first-round bye in the WNBA playoffs with a 94-85 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night
Diamondbacks lose 100th of season, fall 4-3 to Astros
ABC News · 21h ago · Chas McCormick was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros sent the Arizona Diamondbacks to their 100th loss with a 4-3 win
Diamondbacks lose 100th of season, fall 4-3 to Astros
· Fox News · 22h ago · Chas McCormick was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros sent the Arizona Diamondbacks to their 100th loss with a 4-3 win on Friday night.
Cobb’s 5 scoreless IP in return lead Angels over White Sox
Fox News · Sep 16, 2021 · Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
Cobb’s 5 scoreless IP in return lead Angels over White Sox
· ABC News · Sep 16, 2021 · Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox
Carlson homers twice, Mikolas gets first win in two years
Fox News · 21h ago · Dylan Carlson homered twice, including a grand slam, to help Miles Mikolas win for the first time in two years as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 8-2 on Friday night.
Carlson homers twice, Mikolas gets first win in two years
· ABC News · 23h ago · Dylan Carlson homered twice, including a grand slam, to help Miles Mikolas win for the first time in two years as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 8-2
Brewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title
ABC News · 21h ago · Kolten Wong hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to a playoff berth by beating the Chicago Cubs 8-5
Brewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title
· Fox News · 21h ago · Kolten Wong hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to a playoff berth by beating the Chicago Cubs 8-5 on Friday night.
Wheeler, Phillies hold off Mets 4-3 to boost playoff hopes
Fox News · 22h ago · Zack Wheeler limited the damage in a short but effective outing against his old team, Brad Miller hit a tiebreaking homer and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the New York Mets 4-3 Friday night in a showdown between teams clinging to postseason aspirations.
Wheeler, Phillies hold off Mets 4-3 to boost playoff hopes
· ABC News · 23h ago · Zack Wheeler limited the damage in a short but effective outing against his old team, Brad Miller hit a tiebreaking homer and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the New York Mets 4-3 in a showdown between teams clinging to postseason aspirations
Guerrero hits 46th HR, but Twins hit 3 in row, top Blue Jays
Fox News · 22h ago · Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected for his major league-leading 46th homer, but Jorge Polanco, Josh Donaldson, and Miguel Sanó hit consecutive homers as the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 Friday night.
Guerrero hits 46th HR, but Twins hit 3 in row, top Blue Jays
· ABC News · 23h ago · Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected for his major league-leading 46th homer, but Jorge Polanco, Josh Donaldson, and Miguel Sanó hit consecutive homers as the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3
Sale returns, Red Sox send Orioles to loss No. 100, 7-1
Fox News · 23h ago · Chris Sale returned from COVID-19 to pitch five innings of two-hit ball, and Bobby Dalbec homered to help the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 7-1 on Friday night and send the Orioles to their 100th loss of the season.
Sale returns, Red Sox send Orioles to loss No. 100, 7-1
· ABC News · 23h ago · Chris Sale returned from COVID-19 to pitch five innings of two-hit ball, and Bobby Dalbec homered to help the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 7-1 and send the Orioles to their 100th loss of the season
Castillo outdoes Buehler, Reds end Dodgers' win streak at 6
Fox News · 23h ago · Luis Castillo struck out 10 while outpitching Walker Buehler, Kyle Farmer doubled twice against his former team and the Cincinnati Reds snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory Friday night.
Castillo outdoes Buehler, Reds end Dodgers' win streak at 6
· ABC News · Sep 17, 2021 · Luis Castillo struck out 10 while outpitching Walker Buehler, Kyle Farmer doubled twice and the Cincinnati Reds snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory
World
Israeli forces arrest last 2 of 6 Palestinian fugitives
ABC News · 2h ago · Six Palestinians escaped a maximum-security Israeli prison two weeks ago.
Israeli forces arrest last 2 of 6 Palestinian fugitives
· Washington Post · 14h ago · Israeli forces have rearrested the last two of six Palestinian prisoners who escaped a maximum-security Israeli prison two weeks ago
Nine big cats in the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo test positive for COVID
USA Today · 10h ago · After signs of coughing, sneezing and a lack of appetite, nine big catsat the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington tested positive for COVID-19.
National Zoo big cats test presumptively positive for COVID-19
· CBS News · Sep 17, 2021 · Final test results are expected in upcoming days.
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Lions and Tigers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo Test Positive for Covid-19
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The public is unlikely to contract the virus from the big cats, officials say
Latin American leaders divided on OAS at regional meeting
ABC News · 9h ago · Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wants to leave questions of human rights and democracy to the United Nations, as part of his continuing criticisms of the Organization of American States
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Latin American leaders divided on OAS at regional meeting
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Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wants to leave questions of human rights and democracy to the United Nations, as part of his continuing criticisms of the Organization of American States
Security Forces Kill Indonesia's Most Wanted Militant In A Jungle Shootout
NPR · 10h ago · A militant with ties to the Islamic State was killed as part of a sweeping counterterrorism campaign against extremists, the Indonesian military says. Another suspected extremist was also killed.
Indonesia's most wanted militant killed in shootout
· Washington Post · 12h ago · Indonesia’s military says security forces have killed the country’s most wanted militant with ties to the Islamic State group
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Indonesia's most wanted militant killed in shootout
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Indonesia's military says security forces have killed the country's most wanted militant with ties to the Islamic State group
EXPLAINER: What are the issues in Canada's close election?
ABC News · 12h ago · Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a tough reelection battle against his Conservative Party rival, Erin O’Toole
Trudeau Holds Slight Election Edge, With Help From His Opponents
· Bloomberg · Sep 17, 2021 · Justin Trudeau and his Conservative rival are nearly tied heading into the final weekend of Canada’s election campaign, leaving the prime minister with decent odds of holding on to power.
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EXPLAINER: What are the issues in Canada's close election?
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a tough reelection battle against his Conservative Party rival, Erin O’Toole
French Toast: France torches Australia, US over submarine deal as ambassador recalled
Fox News · 11h ago · France’s ambassador to Australia described Saturday as a “huge mistake” Australia’s surprise cancellation of a major submarine contract in favor of a U.S.
U.S. Deal To Build Nuclear Submarines For Australia Causing Tensions With France
· NPR · 14h ago · A deal between the U.S and U.K. to build nuclear submarines for Australia has caused a huge diplomatic rift with France.
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Australia: France's recall of ambassador over subs regretful
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Australia is noting with regret France’s recall of its ambassador over the surprise cancellation of a submarine contract in favor of a U.S. deal
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France recalls ambassador to U.S. over submarine deal
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France recalled its ambassador to the U.S. after the U.S. and the U.K. reached a deal with Australia to build nuclear submarines for the nation. The French had their own deal with Australia, which was scrapped.
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France recalls ambassador to U.S. in response to new defense agreement
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France announced it is recalling its ambassadors to the United States and Australia after it said its Indo-Pacific interests had been undermined by a new agreement made by the Biden administration on nuclear submarines.
Survivors Of A U.S. Drone Strike In Kabul Want An Investigation And Compensation
NPR · 11h ago · Emal Ahmadi, whose 3-year-old daughter was killed when a missile hit his elder brother's car, says the Afghan family demands that Washington punish the military personnel responsible.
'What pain does this apology cure?': Afghan family wants U.S. help after drone strike admission
· NBC News · 11h ago · "I lost ten members of our family and the U.S. should pay," said Emal Ahmadi, whose daughter Malika was among seven children killed in the August 29 blast.
UN council urges Somalia's feuding leaders to settle dispute
Washington Post · 11h ago · The U.N. Security Council is urging Somalia’s feuding government leaders to resolve their disagreements through dialogue and give top priority to holding long-delayed national elections this year
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UN council urges Somalia's feuding leaders to settle dispute
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The U.N. Security Council is urging Somalia’s feuding government leaders to resolve their disagreements through dialogue and give top priority to holding long-delayed national elections this year
Afghan survivors of US drone strike: Sorry 'is not enough'
ABC News · 12h ago · The Afghan survivors of an errant U.S. drone strike that killed 10 members of their family, including seven children, on the eve of the U.S. pullout from the country, say that an apology is not enough
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Afghan survivors of US drone strike: Sorry 'is not enough'
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The Afghan survivors of an errant U.S. drone strike that killed 10 members of their family, including seven children, on the eve of the U.S. pullout from the country, say that an apology is not enough
EXPLAINER: Japanese ruling party race to determine next PM
ABC News · Sep 16, 2021 · Official election campaigning started Friday for the next head of Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party
Japan ruling party begins race to pick Suga successor
· Washington Post · Sep 16, 2021 · Japan has kicked off official election campaigning for the new head of the governing Liberal Democratic Party, whose winner is almost assured to become the next prime minister
Yemen's Houthis execute 9 over senior official's killing
Washington Post · 15h ago · Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they have executed nine people for their alleged involvement in the killing of a senior Houthi official in an airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition more than three years ago
Yemen's Houthis Execute 9 Over Senior Official's Killing
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Yemen's Houthis execute 9 over senior official's killing
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they have executed nine people for their alleged involvement in the killing of a senior Houthi official in an airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition more than three years ago
Pope to bishops: Listen to abuse victims for sake of church
ABC News · 15h ago · Pope Francis is urging European bishops to listen to survivors of clergy sexual abuse and consider them partners in reforming the Catholic Church
Pope to Bishops: Listen to Abuse Victims for Sake of Church
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Pope Francis is urging European bishops to listen to survivors of clergy sexual abuse and consider them partners in reforming the Catholic Church
Attack on gas pipeline in Syria causes brief power outage
Washington Post · 15h ago · Syria’s electricity minister says an attack with explosive devices laid along a natural gas pipeline southeast of Syria’s capital knocked out power in parts of the country before it was quickly restored
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Syria's electricity minister says an attack with explosive devices laid along a natural gas pipeline southeast of Syria’s capital knocked out power in parts of the country before it was quickly restored
Photos show North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant
ABC News · 19h ago · Satellite images shows North Korea is expanding a uranium enrichment plant.
Photos show North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant
· Washington Post · 19h ago · Recent satellite images shows North Korea is expanding a uranium enrichment plant at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex
In Russian Far East city, discontent smolders amid election
Washington Post · 20h ago · In the city of Khabarovsk in Russia’s Far East
In Russian Far East city, discontent smolders amid election
· ABC News · 20h ago · In the city of Khabarovsk in Russia's Far East
Science
Yeast and bacteria together biosynthesize plant hormones for weed control
Science Daily · 14h ago · Plants regulate their growth using hormones, including a group called strigolactones that prevent excessive budding and branching. Strigolactones also help plant roots form symbiotic relationships with microorganisms that allow the plant to absorb nutrients from the soil.
Infants exposed to domestic violence have poorer cognitive development
Science Daily · 14h ago · Infants coming from homes with domestic violence often go on to have worse academic outcomes in school due to neurodevelopmental lags and a higher risk for a variety of health issues, including gastrointestinal distress, trouble eating and sleeping, as well as stress and illness.
All the Buzz About Bee Venom (and More)
Discover · 22h ago · Besides supporting our agricultural systems, bees may point the way to life-saving treatments for devastating human diseases.
A Brief History of the Gombe Chimpanzee War
Discover · 23h ago · How the brutal splintering of a primate community echoed human conflict.
The world’s biggest carbon-removal plant switches on
The Economist · Sep 17, 2021 · Despite high prices, customers are lining up
Female Spiders' Maternal Instincts Captured in 99-Million-Year-Old Amber
Smithsonian · Sep 17, 2021 · Four amber pieces are the earliest evidence of maternal care in spiders
Some Experts Say Most Vaccinated Americans Don't Need Booster Shot Yet
Smithsonian · Sep 17, 2021 · A new analysis concludes vaccines still offer substantial protection against Covid-19
What This Science Reporter Wishes He'd Known Before Getting Breakthrough COVID
NPR · Sep 17, 2021 · What do we know about breakthrough infections in vaccinated people? Will Stone explains and shares the story of how surprised he was to get a breakthrough infection himself.
New Zealand Kids Discovered This Fossil of New Giant Penguin Species on a Field Trip
Smithsonian · Sep 17, 2021 · Paleontologists say the bird would have been roughly the size of a ten-year-old child
Ancient DNA rewrites early Japanese history -- modern day populations have tripartite genetic origin
Science Daily · Sep 17, 2021 · Researchers have extracted Ancient DNA from human bones to re-write early Japanese history by underlining that modern day populations in Japan have a tripartite genetic origin -- a finding that refines previously accepted views of a dual genomic ancestry.
Health
Former FDA Scientist Says More Data Is Needed On COVID-19 Booster Shots
NPR · 5h ago · NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former FDA scientist Luciana Borio about the decision by an FDA advisory panel to recommend Pfizer booster shots only for certain people at higher risk for COVID-19.
Pediatric Psychologist On The High Rates Of Children Orphaned By COVID-19
NPR · 5h ago · NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rachel Kentor, pediatric psychologist at Texas Children's Hospital, about children who have lost their primary caregivers to COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccination rates lag in younger Black and Latino residents in L.A. County
Los Angeles Times · 6h ago · Vaccination rates among L.A. County Black residents up to age 49 remain below 50%, and among Latino residents in the same age group, below 60%.
LAPD officers need COVID vaccine or negative coronavirus test to work overtime at big events
Los Angeles Times · 10h ago · LAPD officers need COVID-19 vaccine cards or negative coronavirus tests to work big events that provide them extra money.
Cecile Richards: Court's Texas move could mean end of Roe
ABC News · 10h ago · One of the country’s top abortion-rights activists is warning that the Supreme Court’s recent inaction on Texas’ extremely restrictive new abortion law could signal the end of judicial checks and balances on the issue
Critically ill COVID-19 patients waiting days for ICU beds in Central California
Los Angeles Times · 11h ago · One Fresno area hospital had nine critically ill patients who weren't able to get into the intensive care unit for more than three days.
Schools get the brunt of latest COVID wave in South Carolina
ABC News · 14h ago · In the past few weeks, South Carolina has set records for COVID-19 hospitalizations and new cases have approached peak levels of last winter
The Pfizer Booster Shot Is Only Being Recommended For People 65 And Over
NPR · 14h ago · A Food and Drug Administration panel voted against giving most Americans a third Pfizer vaccine despite President Biden's plan to provide a COVID-19 booster to anyone over the age of 16.
'Coronasomnia,' Pandemic-Induced Insomnia, Is Not Just An Anecdotal Phenomenon
NPR · 15h ago · Scott Simon speaks with Jennifer Martin of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine about how to navigate disordered sleep as a result of the pandemic.
Trees Could Be A Mental, Physical And Climate Change Antidote
NPR · 15h ago · A growing body of research shows the many ways trees improves our mental and physical health. There's a push to understand more.
Books
Percival Everett's Novel 'The Trees' Parses Through Race's Part In A Southern Murder
NPR · 14h ago · Scott Simon speaks with author Percival Everett about his latest novel, "The Trees."
Qian Julie Wang Details A Life In 'Hei' In Memoir 'Beautiful Country'
NPR · 15h ago · Scott Simon speaks with author Qian Julie Wang about her new memoir, "Beautiful Country," which details her life growing up as an immigrant in New York City.
5 books not to miss: Richard Power's 'Bewilderment,' Anderson Cooper's 'Vanderbilt'
USA Today · 15h ago · Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Powers returns with new novel "Bewilderment," and Anderson Cooper digs into his family's history with "Vanderbilt."
Simone de Beauvoir’s lost novella of friendship
The Economist · Sep 17, 2021 · It shows how her ideas were shaped by a beloved but doomed childhood companion
If you, like, dislike “like”, maybe, like, think again
The Economist · Sep 17, 2021 · In defence of a little word with many critics and lots of uses
Gabrielle Union reveals she was 'broken' after Dwyane Wade fathered child in new memoir
USA Today · Sep 17, 2021 · From struggling to accept surrogacy to forgiving Dwyane Wade for having a child with someone else, here are four revelations from Gabrielle Union's memoir.
20 fall books we can't wait to read by Katie Couric, Billy Porter, Jonathan Franzen and more
USA Today · Sep 17, 2021 · There are plenty of good books to read this fall under a warm blanket, including memoirs by Billy Porter, Katie Couric and Will Smith.
Muhammad Ali’s guide to heroism
The Economist · Sep 16, 2021 · The greatest of all time was also the ultimate athlete-activist
A leader of the civil rights movement that you’ve never heard of
Christian Science Monitor · Sep 16, 2021 · Fannie Lou Hamer, a Mississippi farmworker, emerged as an eloquent leader in the fight for voting rights and for integrating the Democratic Party.
Elvis Costello reflects on cancer scare, 'extraordinary' Bruce Springsteen and new Audible project
USA Today · Sep 16, 2021 · Elvis Costello is recovered from his prostate cancer scare and has a spate of projects including studio time with Burt Bacharach.
Lifestyle
Kenneth Branagh's 'Belfast' Wins TIFF People's Choice Award
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Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Belfast’ Wins TIFF People’s Choice Award
· Variety · 2h ago · Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast” won the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. The Platform Jury prize went to “Yuni,” directed by Kamila Andini, while the People’s Choice Documentary Award winner went to “The Rescue,” directed by E.
Pelé in 'Semi-intensive' Care, Daughter Says He's Doing Well
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Pelé in 'semi-intensive' care, daughter says he's doing well
· Fox News · 23h ago · Brazilian soccer great Pelé “took a little step back” in his recovery from surgery to remove a tumor from his colon but he is “recovering well” at a Sao Paulo hospital, his daughter Kely Nascimento said Friday.
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Brazilian soccer great Pele took “a little step back” in his recovery from surgery to remove a tumor from his colon according to his daughter Kely Nascimento
'Wait Wait' For Sept. 18, 2021, With Not My Job Guest Yamiche Alcindor
NPR · 3h ago · Yamiche Alcindor is the White House correspondent for PBS' Newshour and the host of Washington Week, so we'll ask her three questions about the week's washing: laundry.
Horology Hits A Home Run In America’s PasTIME Collaboration Exclusively Available Through Goldsmith & Complications
Forbes · 8h ago · Watch connoisseur Danny Goldsmith and Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs have collaborated with sculpture studio Berd Vay’e to produce a limited edition of baseball-themed horological art.
Smashing Pumpkins Homecoming Steals The Show As Riot Fest Resumes In Chicago
Forbes · 9h ago · Smashing Pumpkins, Radkey, Sublime with Rome, Coheed and Cambria, Living Colour (with special guest CM Punk) and more performed despite storms as Riot Fest resumed in Chicago.
Meesha Shafi Turns Up The Heat With Her Latest Track
Forbes · 9h ago · Released this month, Meesha Shafi’s latest song, Hot Mango Chutney Sauce, is every bit a sizzling ditty with a killer music video to boot.
How Jam Band Umphrey’s McGee Turned Concert Walk-On Riffs Into A Fully Realized Album
Forbes · 12h ago · Hard-touring Umphrey’s McGee issued its “You Walked Up Shaking In Your Boots But You Stood Tall and Left a Raging Bull” album in July.
Pursuits Weekly: Stress Is No Match for This Novel New Gadget
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A 3,700-Mile Sailing Trip Shows Why Strict Quarantine Is Failing
Bloomberg · Sep 17, 2021
Pinot Noir Wines Expressing Differences From Three Great Vineyard Sites Throughout California
Forbes · Sep 17, 2021 · Three great Pinot Noir vineyard sites throughout California are compared by wine producer Landmark Vineyards.
Travel
7 people injured in Honolulu by falling branch of huge tree
ABC News · 2h ago · A large tree branch collapsed in Honolulu’s Waikiki neighborhood.
7 People Injured in Honolulu By Falling Branch of Huge Tree
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Alaska Airlines offering BOGO ticket deal for fall travel, including flights to Hawaii, Mexico, Belize
USA Today · 6h ago · Alaska's BOGO deal, which must be booked by Monday, covers flights from Oct. 5 through Dec. 15, with Thanksgiving travel blacked out.
This Grand Budapest Palace Is Now Open As A Luxury Hotel
Forbes · 7h ago · A neo-baroque palace built by an Archduchess in Budapest in 1902 has just emerged from five years of renovation as a luxury hotel mixing opulent history with contemporary design.
Travelers from 'parts of the USA' will soon be welcome in Fiji again, reopening plan says
USA Today · 10h ago · Fiji Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama said the island nation is set to gradually lift travel restrictionsbased on vaccination rates.
Oceania Cruises opens sales for Vista's inaugural season, sets new record for single-day bookings
USA Today · 10h ago · Oceania Cruises reported a single-day booking record that beat the previous record from March 2021 by nearly 60%.
The COVID Delta Variant Changed The Way You Travel. This Is How.
Forbes · 12h ago · An eight-month, 10,000-mile road trip from Arizona to the East Coast and back shows how the COVID-19 delta variant changed the way Americans travel — perhaps permanently.
Five Memorable Fall Festivals — From Day Of The Dead To A Thai Monkey Buffet
Forbes · 14h ago · Many of the very best fall celebrations have nothing to do with the harvest.
From Belize to Brazil: Here are the travel restrictions across Central and South America due to COVID-19
USA Today · 17h ago · Thinking about making a trip to Central or South America soon? You may want to get familiar with the countries' COVID-19 travel restrictions.
What is the latest travel guidance and what does it mean for holidaymakers?
The Independent UK · 18h ago · Here’s everything you need to know about the changes.
New travel changes: What are they, and what are the effects?
The Independent UK · 19h ago · Travel agents are experiencing a surge of bookings to Turkey
Opinion
Constitution allows Biden to mandate COVID vaccine. Federal government can do even more.
USA Today · 3h ago · The administration should require travelers to show proof of vaccination. It will go a long way toward keeping nation safe and airlines busy.
James Jay Carafano: Biden's drone disaster gives Americans a bigger problem to worry about
Fox News · 12h ago · We hardly needed more confirmation that President Joe Biden’s plans for protecting Americans and their interests are inept.
Elliott Management is back in the picture at Citrix. How the investor can help boost the company's profits
CNBC · 13h ago · Elliott Management reportedly holds a stake in Citrix of more than $1 billion. The hedge fund has a couple of avenues to improve the company’s margins.
Terminal patients deserve death with dignity. New Mexico aid-in-dying law sets standard.
USA Today · 14h ago · Waiting periods prolong suffering for terminally ill patients. Nation should follow law that allows easier access to options for death on own terms.
The tart truth underlying SALT repeal arguments
Washington Post · 14h ago · Why do the lucky few deserve a tax break for making a lot of money and spending it on things they value?
Every Supreme Court speech from the past few weeks, but ‘partisanship’ is ‘a rodent problem’
Washington Post · 14h ago · Every mouse is regrettable, but I don’t think one or two or even seven translates to a rodent problem.
Occupy Wall Street won the future
Washington Post · 14h ago · The movement shifted the conversation in a way that has lasted.
Apple and Google are showing Putin just how much he can get away with
Washington Post · 15h ago · The removal of an opposition app just as elections begin is a blow to Internet freedom worldwide.
Terrorists Didn’t Change the World, We Did
Bloomberg · 15h ago
Musk Soars While Bezos Sues In the New Space Race
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Features
After a Year Without Crowds, Caroline Polachek Takes the Stage
Longform · 11h ago · The singer-songwriter tries to hold down an uncertain moment.
Who Shot Walker Daugherty?
Longform · Sep 17, 2021 · A shoot-out at a Big Bend ranch captured the nation’s attention: first as an alleged ambush by undocumented migrants, then as a fear-mongering hoax. The real story is much more mysterious.
He Beat Her Repeatedly. Family Court Tried to Give Him Joint Custody of Their Children.
Longform · Sep 17, 2021 · Shared parenting is usually better for children—but the model fails for many women forced to co-parent with their abusers.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Longreads · Sep 17, 2021 · This week, we're sharing stories from Diana Moskovitz, Kathryn Ivey, Katherine Laidlaw, Chris Colin, and Josh Dzieza.
The Cowboy and the King
Longform · Sep 17, 2021 · Can a cowboy become the greatest polo player of all time?
Dancing Through New York in a Summer of Joy and Grief
Longform · Sep 16, 2021 · During the brief moment when the pandemic was receding and we could be together again, all we wanted to do was move our bodies.
Paradise Lost: The Rise and Ruin of Couchsurfing.com
Longform · Sep 16, 2021 · The once-utopian accommodations site, now headed by an alum of surveillance-analytics firm Palantir, has gone back on its always-free ethos.
Longform Podcast #456: Sarah A. Topol
Longform · Sep 15, 2021 · Sarah A. Topol is a writer-at-large for The New York Times Magazine. Her latest feature is ”Is Taiwan Next?””I think you never actually ask people head-on about what they've been through.
Courtney’s Story
Longform · Sep 15, 2021 · Three years ago, college football was rocked by a domestic violence scandal that ended with Ohio State firing assistant coach Zach Smith and suspending head coach Urban Meyer.
Jamie Wheal Is Austin’s Cassandra of Techno-Optimism
Longform · Sep 15, 2021 · He became a guru in the self-optimization scene, hobnobbing with the likes of Elon Musk. But will anyone listen to his warnings about the movement that brought him renown?