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Contractor Pleads Guilty in $2.5B China Server SchemeTech — 1dTing-Wei "Willy" Sun pleaded guilty over an alleged $2.5 billion diversion of Nvidia AI servers to China. Super Micro is not charged.

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“The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” — Isa — 1hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Suns’ Bridges Exits Bulls Game With Ankle Injury — 3dPhoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges left Wednesday’s preseason loss to the Chicago Bulls with a right ankle injury after colliding with players while pursuing a loose ball. Coach Jordan Ott said Bridges seemed to be in a good place and could potentially play Saturday, while Jordan Goodwin is prepared to fill in at point guard if needed.

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“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” — C.S. Lewis, Author, 1898–1963 — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Gauff Condemns Racist Abuse After China Open Win — 5dCoco Gauff said she received a wave of racist abuse online after her China Open win over Sun Xinran, following a controversial point replay prompted by flickering court-side panels. Gauff said the rules allowed her to challenge after the point and condemned the abuse, while Sun reportedly accepted her apology.

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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.

Indian Solar Community Holds First Global GatheringEnvironment — 2dNew solar research is expanding understanding of the Sun and its effects on Earth, while the renewable-energy sector focuses on practical deployment—from U.S. rules for sodium-ion storage to industry collaboration in India and community solar adoption in Pennsylvania.

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Hawaii Faces Arizona State After Four LossesSports — 2dHawaii visits Arizona State amid questions about whether the Sun Devils can rebound from a 55-19 loss to Baylor and contain Hawaii’s passing attack. Hawaii is also trying to fix slow starts, penalties and an underperforming run game as both teams look to address early-season struggles.

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Arkansas State Falls to South Alabama 56-49Sports — 2dSouth Alabama held off a late Arkansas State rally to win 56-49, using three forced turnovers and a decisive final drive. The Red Wolves piled up 516 yards, led by Trey Owens’ five total touchdowns and Hunter Summers’ two receiving scores, but fell to 2-4 overall and 0-2 in Sun Belt play.

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Suns’ Ighodaro Starts Preseason Opener Against Pistons — 5dOso Ighodaro started at center for Phoenix in its preseason opener against Detroit, but his quiet showing did little to settle the competition with rookie Khaman Maluach. Ighodaro may open the season as the starter, while Maluach’s upside and impact in the paint have fueled speculation that he could eventually take the role.

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“The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” — Isa — Oct 3, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Georgia State offense faces Old Dominion defense in Sun Belt matchup — Oct 2, 2026Georgia State, riding a 3-1 start and the Sun Belt’s top-ranked offense, hosts 1-3 Old Dominion, which is seeking to end a three-game losing streak and struggling with sacks and negative rushing production. The Panthers are favored by their strong run game and recent six-sack defensive performance, while Old Dominion’s quarterback Quinn Henicle’s availability remains uncertain after missing the team’s latest game.

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Marcus Bell Old Dominion might have a shot if their quarterback plays, but the three-game skid makes me doubt it.

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.

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” — C.S. Lewis, Author, 1898–1963 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Georgia Southern scores twice in fourth to top Coastal Carolina 31-24 — Oct 4, 2026Georgia Southern beat Coastal Carolina 31-24 in the Sun Belt opener, scoring twice in the fourth quarter after Coastal had rallied to tie the game. Two costly fumbles into the end zone hurt the Chanticleers, who fell to 1-4.

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

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ContourGlobal starts Arizona solar build, completes Colorado complexBusiness — 5dContourGlobal has begun building Project Sterling, a 509-MWp solar and 360-MW battery facility in Arizona expected to generate more than 1.1 TWh annually, with about 90% of its output contracted to Tesla. The company and Platte River Power Authority also completed Colorado’s Black Hollow Sun complex, a 257-MW-AC project expected to produce 608 GWh a year for communities in Platte River’s service area.

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

Sun end Connecticut run with win over Tempo before Houston move — Sep 24, 2026The Connecticut Sun closed their 23-year run in Connecticut with a 95-81 win over the Toronto Tempo, led by rookie Ashlon Jackson’s career-high 18 points. The franchise, whose history includes four WNBA Finals appearances, will relocate to Houston and become the Comets in 2027.

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Tom Gallagher It's bittersweet seeing the Sun wrap up 23 years in Connecticut with a strong win, but Jackson's 18 points gave fans something positive to remember.

Reese sets league record with 30th double-double in Dream win over Sun — Sep 18, 2026Angel Reese scored 30 points and 10 rebounds for a WNBA-record 30th double-double as Atlanta Dream beat Connecticut Sun 103-59.

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Derek Foss Sun shooting that poorly makes the blowout feel even more one-sided than the score shows.

Suns Center Mark Williams Undergoes Shoulder Surgery — Sep 11, 2026Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn left shoulder labrum and will miss an extended period, with no return timeline announced as training camp approaches, potentially reshaping the Suns’ rotation in his absence. The injury comes amid past trade drama with the Los Angeles Lakers over Williams and underscores asset considerations in that deal’s history.

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Nicole Hardy Williams needs to focus on a full recovery before worrying about any past Lakers trade issues.

Millie Bobby Brown Reportedly Adopts Second Child With Jake Bongiovi — Sep 17, 2026Multiple outlets report that Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child via adoption, following their first adopted daughter, with Brown continuing to emphasize privacy and family-building on their terms. Reports confirm the couple’s expanded family across People, EW, The Sun, The Mirror, TMZ, and PressBee-documented coverage.

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Marcus Bell It's wonderful they're expanding their family through adoption while prioritizing privacy for the kids.

Taiwan Minister Makes First Lai-Era China Visit — Sep 19, 2026Taiwan’s Labor Minister Hung Sun-han travelled to Nanjing for an APEC human resources meeting, marking the first cabinet-level Taiwan official to visit mainland China under President Lai Ching-te’s administration amid heightened Beijing pressure. Taiwan participates in APEC as “Chinese Taipei” and aims to engage on practical issues like employment and AI’s impact on jobs while avoiding a broader political dialogue with Beijing.

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Elena Vasquez Keeping it to practical topics like jobs is the right move for Taiwan right now.

Mild Weather Expected Across Omaha, CharlotteWeather — 5dMaine is forecast to have mild, mostly sunny and breezy weather through Friday, with rain possible Sunday night into Monday. In the Charlotte area, sunshine and warm temperatures are expected through much of the week before a Gulf system could bring substantial rain this weekend.

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Warm October Weather, With Rain Ahead in Some RegionsWeather — Oct 3, 2026Phoenix is forecast to stay sunny and unusually hot, with highs near 99 degrees and breezy conditions Sunday. Warm weather will continue into the week, with highs in the mid-to-upper 90s and little chance of rain.

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Trump Blames Sen. Cotton for Blocking Permanent Daylight Saving Bill — Oct 2, 2026President Trump urged Senate Republicans to advance the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, and blamed Sen. Tom Cotton for blocking it. The House passed the bill, but it remains stalled in the Senate; opponents warn later winter sunrises would leave students and workers traveling in darkness, while supporters say evening daylight would bring safety, health and economic benefits.

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Elena Vasquez Cotton has a fair point about kids and workers facing dark mornings in winter if the change goes through.

Pirates seek fifth straight MTN8 title against SundownsSports — 3dMamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates meet in the sold-out MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with Pirates seeking a fifth consecutive title and Sundowns aiming to end a five-year wait for the trophy. Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says his side is ready, setting up a clash between two teams that advanced through challenging knockout campaigns.

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