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Brazil Clears American Airlines’ 8% Azul StakeBusiness — 5dBrazil's CADE unanimously approved American Airlines' $100 million Azul investment on Oct. 7, 2026, for an about 8% stake with governance safeguards after an Abra appeal.

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Pistons Reportedly Consider Kyrie Irving Trade — 3dThe Detroit Pistons could pursue Kyrie Irving before the trade deadline to add shot creation alongside Cade Cunningham after a 60-win season ended in the second round. Detroit staffers reportedly like the fit, but Irving’s recovery from an ACL injury, contract situation and trade cost could make a deal risky.

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Roanoke Breaks Ground on $103.7M Hotel, Convention CenterBusiness — 5dRoanoke has broken ground on The Cade, a 205-room Hilton Curio Collection hotel and publicly owned convention center planned for downtown. The roughly $100 million public-private project is supported by a voter-approved $62 million bond and state tax incentives, with construction expected to take about 23 months.

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Pistons preseason opener spotlights roster battles — 6dThe Pistons enter the new season with a rising core led by Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, who signed a five-year extension, and additions including John Collins, Isaiah Joe and rookie Ebuka Okorie aimed at improving their shooting and depth. Preseason has highlighted the challenge of integrating the newcomers, while Kevin Huerter’s quiet opener has renewed questions about his contract and whether Detroit has sufficiently addressed its shooting needs.

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Lions Open Practice Window for Branch, Mays — Oct 5, 2026The Lions opened a 21-day practice window for safety Brian Branch, recovering from an Achilles tear, and center Cade Mays, who injured his wrist in training camp; either could be activated during that period, though practicing does not mean they will play immediately. Branch’s return could help a struggling Detroit defense, while Mays offers another option on an offensive line that has used Juice Scruggs in his absence.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Tennessee Rallies Past Auburn 24-14 — Sep 27, 2026Auburn beat Vanderbilt 21-15 for its first home SEC win since 2024, with Omar Mabson’s second-quarter punt block recovered and returned for a touchdown by Cade Carlson proving decisive. The Tigers also stopped a Vanderbilt fake punt, while timely scoring drives and defensive stops helped preserve the win despite a sluggish offensive start.

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Jets Sign Levis, Release Zappe — Sep 22, 2026Will Levis has signed with the New York Jets' practice squad, taking Bailey Zappe's spot as he attempts to revive a career derailed by injuries and a mid-Tennessee benching. The Jets' quarterback room includes Geno Smith and rookie Cade Klubnik, with Cam Ward having been drafted by Tennessee in 2025 to back up Levis.

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Nicole Hardy Releasing Zappe makes sense with Smith and Klubnik already in the room, but it still feels like a tough break for him.

College Teams Face Pressure, Change, New SeasonsSports — 6dTrevecca Nazarene’s strong men’s soccer season has been powered in part by three Jones brothers, while Penn State coach Rob Dow is urging his team to sharpen fundamentals and sustain intensity ahead of its match against Michigan. Other coverage highlights Charlotte coach Kevin Langan’s long-standing role in the program and VMI player Jack Miller’s effort to balance soccer with cadet duties and demanding academics.

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Case Keenum dives for a late score in his first start in 1,009 days — Sep 30, 2026Case Keenum threw two touchdowns and ran for another in a 27-7 Bears win, his first start in 1,009 days. Afterward he dropped to the turf as daughter Cadence ran into his arms.

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Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 1hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Tom Gallagher It's clear both parties have hardened their positions over time, pulling voters further apart on this issue.

Gallup Poll Shows Partisan Gap on Abortion More Than Doubled Since 2006 — 2hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Mamdani Orders First NYPD Force Review in Decade — 15hMayor Zohran Mamdani ordered the NYPD's first comprehensive use-of-force review in a decade, with community input after the 2024 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Win Rozario.

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Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 4hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Chris Dalton It's clear the parties have drifted far apart on abortion rights since the 1990s.

Retro expos planned in Arkansas, OregonTech — 3dRetro-themed festivals are drawing fans with vintage games, collectibles and nostalgia: Conway’s Retro Fest Arkansas features about 200 vendors and a recreated Blockbuster-style video store, while Portland’s Retro Gaming Expo offers arcade games, competitions, panels and industry guests. The Portland event has grown into a major convention, with more than 250,000 square feet of exhibits and activities.

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Unions warn Mamdani NYPD force review won't improve safety — 6hAfter a justified 2024 shooting and an officer’s disability retirement, Mayor Mamdani ordered the first comprehensive use-of-force review in a decade. Police unions say the move appeases his base and ignores CCRB bias.

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Sam Okafor If the CCRB already shows bias against officers, folding that into the review will just waste time and lower morale.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 6hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Sam Okafor It's troubling how abortion has become a strict party loyalty test instead of a personal or moral question over time.

Wealth needs no cleverness, only a plan you leave aloneCulture — 7hBuilding freedom is less about beating markets than clearing debt, saving hard, and holding one cheap index fund for decades.

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Tom Gallagher Cutting expenses to save more each month worked better than chasing any hot tip.

Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 8hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Jared Kim It's troubling how Republicans and Democrats have grown so far apart on abortion over the last 30 years.

Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 10hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Chris Dalton It's sad to see abortion turn into such a strict party line issue compared to decades ago when opinions crossed sides more.

Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 11hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 13hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 15hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Marcus Bell It's troubling how abortion has shifted from an issue with cross-party support to a strict partisan line.

Abortion Became Significantly More Partisan In Past Few Decades, New Poll Shows — 17hThe partisan divide on abortion has grown starkly wider over the past few decades, a new poll shows.

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Jared Kim It's concerning how abortion views have aligned so tightly with parties over time, leaving little room for nuance.

Cameron Bagg Book Claims Spirits Can Be Photographed AnywhereLifestyle — 22hCameron Bagg says photos from more than 1,000 investigations over four decades show spirits can be photographed anywhere and at any time, not only at haunted sites.

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