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Internet Invitational Raises the Stakes for Creator Golf
Barstool's Internet Invitational expands to 64 players and a $4 million purse as its second season blends golf competition with serialized entertainment built for YouTube.
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Giants Return From Bye With Two Division Games in Five Days
New York visits Philadelphia on November 8 before hosting Washington four days later, with kicking consistency and possession security among the issues demanding closer attention.
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Rams and Chargers Meet With Different Paths Out of Early Trouble
The Rams seek consistency after winning in Las Vegas, while the winless Chargers return from their bye facing urgent questions about scoring, turnovers and protection.
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Fat Wagner Weekly: Retirement pressures, playground competition and Cata Coll
This week's reads connect household pressures, public purchasing and sporting achievement.
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Big Tech’s AI Spending Boom Squeezes Cash Returns to Shareholders
Record operating cash generation is colliding with enormous AI infrastructure bills, reducing shareholder payouts and increasing pressure on technology companies to deliver lasting business growth.
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Halloween Rain Forecast Puts Southwest Storm Timing in Focus
Pacific storms could bring Halloween rain to Southern California, while their connection with tropical moisture shapes heavier rainfall risks farther inland later in the weekend.
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Cuban Nationals and Florida Man Sentenced for Smuggling and Fraud Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors announced prison sentences for five Cuban nationals and one U.S.
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Retirement Confidence Rises, but Everyday Bills Undermine Savings
October research reveals a retirement divide: optimism is improving, but emergency expenses and competing obligations still push workers to tap savings or anticipate longer careers.
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Austin Reaves Puts Lakers’ Defensive Discipline Under Scrutiny
The Lakers’ loss to Portland put Austin Reaves’ defensive concerns in focus as communication breakdowns outweighed productive scoring from their leading guards on Tuesday night.
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Iran War Cost Reaches $47.1 Billion, With Base Repairs Excluded
Weapons replacement dominates the military's latest Iran war estimate, raising questions about readiness, congressional oversight and additional expenses excluded from the reported $47.1 billion total.
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Pope Leo Rejects Religious Justifications for War at Assisi Anniversary
Pope Leo XIV addressed the Assisi peace anniversary by video, rejecting religious justifications for warfare and urging believers to pursue mediation, dialogue and lasting reconciliation.
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PlayPower and Burke Abandon Playground Merger After FTC Challenge
Schools and parks retain separate playground equipment suppliers after PlayPower and Burke terminated their deal, but future prices and service improvements remain uncertain for buyers.
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Cata Coll Wins Goalkeeping Honor After Barcelona’s Four-Trophy Season
Barcelona goalkeeper Cata Coll earned individual recognition in London after a trophy sweep, with her international record adding context ahead of Spain's next World Cup.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Anniversary Update Builds a Bridge to Its Sequel
Bandai Namco celebrates ten years of Xenoverse 2 with a free update, returning festival items and commemorative rewards tied to its sequel arriving in 2027.
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Ace Bailey’s Next Step for Utah Depends on More Than Scoring
Utah coach Will Hardy wants Ace Bailey contributing beyond called plays, with early defensive activity and rebounding offering encouragement as his offensive role continues evolving.
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Fat Wagner Weekly: Gaming costs, a rebuilt RPG and a Seattle update
This week, a closer look at what your gaming budget buys: Microsoft's cloud playtime test and the choices behind Final Fantasy Resonance.
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Hull vs Brentford: Midfield Suspensions Test Visitors Against Resilient Hosts
Both Hull City and Brentford enter Sunday's meeting after defeats with the visitors missing two midfielders and the hosts defending an unbeaten home league record.
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Blake Coleman’s Calgary Return Puts Summer Trade Back in Focus
Coleman's Calgary reunion brought recognition from his former team while highlighting the players, future draft selections and financial commitments involved in Minnesota's summer roster changes.
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Boise State Faces Washington State With Pac-12 Momentum at Stake
Boise State brings a powerful rushing attack to Pullman, where Washington State hopes quarterback Owen Eshelman's development can change the direction of its difficult season.
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Arsenal Face Everton With Saka Absent and Squad Depth Under Scrutiny
Arsenal face Everton at the Emirates with Saka absent, strong defensive numbers behind them and questions about whether the visitors can convert resilience into victory.
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Ja Morant Gets a Portland Landmark Welcome as Blazers Begin New Chapter
Portland welcomed Ja Morant with a temporary White Stag installation as Nike and the Trail Blazers introduced a new chapter alongside returning guard Damian Lillard.
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Reported Game Pass Overhaul Raises Questions as Xbox Tests Paid Cloud Hours
Microsoft's cloud playtime preview offers concrete prices, while a reported Game Pass overhaul leaves broader questions about optional features, subscriber costs and future access unanswered.
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Massachusetts Suspends Two Troopers Amid Vineyard Rape Investigation
Massachusetts State Police suspended two troopers with pay as investigators examine an alleged rape at island housing and officials tighten visitor rules at police facilities.
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Olympiacos Signs John Konchar as Perimeter Pressures Mount
John Konchar joins Olympiacos on a two-year contract, bringing NBA experience, rebounding and defensive potential as the Greek club navigates uncertainty across its perimeter rotation.
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Valentin Vacherot Faces Lyon Test After Shanghai Ranking Setback
Ranked 32nd after his Shanghai title defense ended, Valentin Vacherot faces a scheduled Lyon meeting with Luca Van Assche as attention turns toward his response.
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Final Fantasy Resonance Rebuilds Brave Exvius Around Turn-Based Strategy
Square Enix rebuilds Brave Exvius for Final Fantasy Resonance, with customizable battles, returning heroes and early reviews that praise pacing while questioning its world design.
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Steelers Release Rayshawn Jenkins as Elliott’s Return Looms
The Steelers released Rayshawn Jenkins after six appearances, creating roster space while fellow safety DeShon Elliott works toward returning from injured reserve during this season.
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Iran Rejects Uranium Transfer as Commanders Threaten Hormuz Cables
Tehran is insisting its nuclear material stays home as Iranian commanders warn that renewed attacks could put undersea communications infrastructure in the Gulf at risk.
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Southern California Rain Brings Relief From Fire Weather and New Flood Risks
Rain forecast for Wednesday and Thursday offers Southern California relief after fires, while localized downpours could bring flooding and debris flows near vulnerable burned hillsides.
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Homicide Suspect Arrested in Chicago Following Seattle Convenience Store Shooting
A homicide suspect wanted by Seattle police for a fatal gas station shooting was taken into custody by federal marshals in Illinois.
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After Stopping Bend School Gunman, Father Called His Mother
A mother's account of her son's intervention in Bend highlights the aftermath for one family as the community mourns four victims and organizes support services.
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Seattle Police Seek Public Assistance Locating Homicide Suspect
Seattle police are seeking public assistance to locate a suspect accused of shooting and killing a convenience store employee during an October incident.
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The Diplomat Season 4 Turns Marital Betrayal Into an International Crisis
Kate Wyler faces presidential intrigue and marital betrayal as The Diplomat returns to Netflix, bringing eight episodes of escalating conflict between personal loyalty and diplomacy.
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IonQ’s $1.3 Billion Elisity Deal Puts Dilution and Security Strategy in Focus
The proposed Elisity acquisition would expand IonQ's security business while adding share issuance and integration risks for investors assessing its broader quantum computing growth strategy.
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ASML’s Record Sales Put AI Chipmaking Capacity Under Pressure
ASML narrowed its annual sales forecast and projected strong fourth quarter revenue while warning planned equipment capacity could fall short of customers' future manufacturing needs.
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Josh Brolin’s Sicario 3 Update Points to a Creative Handoff Still Underway
The planned Sicario sequel reunites Josh Brolin, Emily Blunt and Benicio del Toro while a new creative team revises the script before filming can begin.
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Fat Wagner Weekly: Fuel costs, workplace AI and rainbow science
This October 11 edition brings together three different reads from the past week: what a higher oil forecast could mean for household costs, why an industrial customer is investing in workplace voice technology, and how unusual rainbows reveal the wave nature of light.
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Glasner’s Palace Return Tests Forest’s Progress After Uneven Start
Crystal Palace host Nottingham Forest as Oliver Glasner returns, with both clubs seeking consistency after uneven starts and facing important questions about their defensive options.
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App State Opens Sun Belt Play Against ODU With Contrasting Stakes
A sold-out homecoming brings App State its first conference test, with Old Dominion seeking offensive improvement after consecutive Sun Belt defeats and four straight losses.
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Danny Boyle Says Third 28 Years Later Film Still Needs Financing
The planned third 28 Years Later film has a screenplay, yet Danny Boyle says financing remains unresolved as writer Alex Garland pursues another major production.
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Elise Mertens Breaks Gauff Losing Streak as Beijing Run Continues
Mertens ended five defeats against Gauff with a straight sets Beijing victory, earning a quarterfinal opportunity and renewing her pursuit of a significant tournament breakthrough.
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Michael Douglas Is 82, and His New Memoir Looks Beyond Hollywood Success
At 82, Michael Douglas is revisiting his career and family life through a new memoir, with recent interviews explaining his marriage, choices and personal perspective.
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Minnesota Man Arrested and Charged in ISIS-Inspired Mass Shooting Plot at Mall of America
Federal authorities arrested an 18-year-old Minnesota man who prosecutors said plotted to carry out a mass shooting in support of ISIS.
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Mac Jones Trade Proposal Puts Buccaneers’ Quarterback Choices in Focus
A proposed Mac Jones deal highlights Tampa Bay's quarterback dilemma as Baker Mayfield recovers, with immediate help weighed against draft costs and San Francisco's depth.
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Relay Raises $36 Million to Turn Frontline Radio Talk Into Operational Data
International Paper is backing Relay's $36 million funding round as the company expands voice AI for frontline workers, raising questions about reliability and data governance.
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Kwanza Jones Enters Padres Ownership With Big Ambitions and Lasting Commitments
The Padres’ new owners promise sustained investment, but inherited contracts and established fan expectations will shape how Kwanza Jones and José Feliciano pursue championship success.
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EIA Raises Oil Forecast as Supply Recovery Leaves Fuel Markets Exposed
EIA and UBS raised oil forecasts as fragile exports, depleted inventories and expensive heating fuel complicate hopes for lasting relief for American households this winter.
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Mortgage Rates Jump to 7.28%, Intensifying the Housing Affordability Squeeze
Rising mortgage rates are weakening housing demand as buyers face higher borrowing costs and sellers weigh price cuts against a more difficult market this fall.
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Marcus Davenport Requests Bears Release as Reports Point to Retirement
The Bears released Marcus Davenport at his request after Sunday's Jets game, ending a brief Chicago stint as NFL reporters said he plans to retire.
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Winter Haven School Bus Crash Kills Student and Jeep Occupant
Two people died in a Winter Haven school bus collision, while authorities treated injured passengers and investigated the vehicle movements that preceded the fatal rollover.
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Golden State Warriors Reveal New Starting Lineup Featuring Brandin Podziemski and Yaxel Lendeborg
Golden State Warriors unveil a new starting five featuring Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg for their preseason opener.
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NASA Astronomy Picture Highlights Supernumerary Rainbows Over New Jersey
NASA's daily astronomy feature highlights a rare meteorological display of supernumerary rainbows captured over New Jersey by photographer John Entwistle.
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NASA Engineer Richard Spolzino Maps Critical Gaps for Moon and Mars Missions
NASA aerospace engineer Richard Spolzino is mapping critical environmental data gaps to streamline future lunar base architecture and long-term space mission planning.
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Coast Guard Gunfire Investigation Accompanies Rio Grande Troop Reinforcement
Coast Guard personnel reported gunfire from Mexico near Garceno as military reinforcements moved into the Rio Grande Valley, with responsibility still unresolved in official accounts.
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Ivanka Trump Celebrates Grandmother Marie Zelníčková’s 100th Birthday
Ivanka Trump gathered four generations of family members in Miami to celebrate her grandmother Marie Zelníčková reaching her landmark 100th birthday.
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FAA Proposes Streamlining Commercial Space Flight Safety Analysis Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed regulatory changes designed to streamline commercial space flight safety analysis and licensing procedures for aerospace operators.
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FAA Proposes Lightning Hazard Mitigation Burden-Reducing Exception for Commercial Space
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a rule change to streamline commercial space licensing by easing specific lightning hazard mitigation burdens.
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FAA Proposes Clarification to Reduce Overpressure Blast Analysis Burden
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a proposed rule to clarify far-field overpressure blast effects analysis requirements and reduce regulatory burdens for commercial space applicants.
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Lanterns Season 2 Writers Report Offers Progress, but No Renewal
Lanterns reportedly has writers preparing a possible second season, with Chris Mundy providing continuity while HBO renewal, casting and release plans remain unconfirmed in reporting.
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FAA Proposes Updated Airworthiness Directive for DG Aviation Gliders
Federal regulators propose updated airworthiness requirements for DG Aviation gliders, introducing optional engineering modifications for propeller adapter rings and flight manual updates.
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SEC Schedules Closed Sunshine Act Meeting for October
The Securities and Exchange Commission scheduled a closed Sunshine Act meeting to deliberate on administrative proceedings, injunctive actions, and litigation matters.
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Fat Wagner Weekly: October skies and the next steps in space
This October 4 edition looks upward: what to watch in this month's night sky, an opportunity for college teams to help solve lunar communications problems, and a milestone in preparing a probe for Venus.
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Wisconsin Mourns Trooper Bradley Ritger After Fatal Fall During Pursuit
Trooper Bradley Ritger died October 2 after falling from an Interstate 94 bridge during a pursuit in Dunn County as officials prepare memorials and honors.
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Debris Found From Missing Medical Jet as Nantucket Search Continues
Coast Guard crews found debris from a missing medical jet off Nantucket, while continuing their search for six people traveling from Bermuda to Boston Saturday.
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Spain Face Czechia With Momentum and a Demanding Selection Balance
Czechia visit Spain seeking their first Nations League points while Luis de la Fuente balances attacking momentum against the demands of four closely scheduled matches.
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NASA Opens Applications for Next Class of Flight Directors
NASA is accepting applications for new flight directors to lead mission control operations for International Space Station and Artemis missions.
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NASA Model Wing Lights Up During First Pressure Sensitive Paint Tests
NASA recently used unsteady pressure-sensitive paint to make a model wing glow under ultraviolet light during unique wind tunnel evaluations.
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NASA Campaign Explores Intense Clouds Spawned by Wildfires
NASA campaign flights investigate towering pyrocumulonimbus clouds driven by severe wildfires across western North America to analyze atmospheric effects and climate impacts.
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NASA Opens Applications for Next Class of Mission Control Flight Directors
NASA has opened applications for its next class of flight directors to lead critical human spaceflight missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Iva Jovic Takes a Successful Title Defense Into Her Beijing Test
After defending her Guadalajara title, Iva Jovic faces a fresh Beijing test as her season raises expectations and questions about where further success will come.
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NASA’s DAVINCI Probe Passes Crucial Heat Tests Ahead of Venus Mission
NASA's DAVINCI mission engineering model successfully weathered extreme furnace testing, proving its capability to survive the intense heat of Venus.
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Prepares for Return Following ISS Science Expedition
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission concludes its science expedition on the International Space Station as astronauts prepare to head home to Earth.
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NASA Astronaut Christina Koch to Join NFL Fans in Philadelphia
NASA astronaut Christina Koch is scheduled to appear at the Philadelphia Eagles game to connect space exploration with local fans.