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Ducks hand Flames worst-ever 0-5 start — 2dPoehling's short-handed goal lifted Anaheim over Calgary 4-2, locking in the Flames' worst-ever 0-5 start before he left after crashing into the goalpost.

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Nevada governor joins Trump data center permitting deal amid voter backlash — 3dData centers appear to be becoming a liability for a Republican governor locked in one of the nation's tightest midterm races.

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European Federations Criticize Four-Game FIFA Break — 3dEuropean federations called FIFA's 16-day four-game international break a disaster; only Azerbaijan of 55 UEFA members defended it. Format locked through 2030.

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Tucson Father Arrested After 4-Year-Old Shoots HimselfWorld — 2dA Tucson father, Tyler Lake, was arrested on child abuse and endangerment charges after his 4-year-old son shot himself in the foot with a handgun left unsecured at home. The child’s injuries were not life-threatening, and authorities urged gun owners to keep firearms locked and inaccessible to children.

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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.

Stars Commit to 2027 Australian Open One-Point Slam — 4dAlcaraz, Sinner, Gauff and Osaka lock in for the 2027 Australian Open 1 Point Slam, a single-point knockout with a A$1 million prize and Jan. 13 final at Rod Laver Arena.

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Florida Seeks Court Order Limiting Meta Teen Use — 4dFlorida AG Uthmeier on Oct. 7, 2026, asked a Pasco court to lock Meta under-14 users out in 30 days and cap teens at two hours after rejecting an up-to-$18B deal; filing cites chats calling IG 'a drug.'

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NFL Teams Weigh Quarterback Plans Amid Uneven Starts — 3dNFL teams are weighing major quarterback questions: Seattle faces pressure to curb Sam Darnold’s turnovers or consider Drew Lock, while Miami may need to give Kyle McCord a chance if Malik Willis’ poor play continues. Atlanta, by contrast, is encouraged by Michael Penix Jr.’s rapid progress, though upcoming tests will show whether he can lead the team against top competition.

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McAdoo Ends Seven Years at Kawasaki to Ride Quad Lock Honda — Oct 2, 2026Cameron McAdoo has signed with Quad Lock Honda after seven seasons with Pro Circuit Kawasaki, joining the team full time for the 2027 SuperMotocross season as it steps up its 250-class program with increased American Honda support. He is making his team debut in Australia’s Supercross series, whose opener is this weekend.

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Sam Okafor Quad Lock Honda stepping up their program with more factory support makes sense, and McAdoo should help them challenge for wins sooner.

Meme questions why stores lock up certain products — Sep 28, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Engineer Sentenced 32 Months for Bitcoin ExtortionBusiness — 6dFormer infrastructure engineer Daniel Rhyne was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to sabotaging his New Jersey employer’s network and demanding 20 bitcoin, then worth about $750,000. Using privileged access, he deleted administrator accounts and changed passwords across thousands of devices, locking employees out and threatening further damage if the ransom was not paid.

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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.

Fulcrum Metals secures £6m funding after 78% gold recovery at Teck-Hughes — Sep 28, 2026Fulcrum Metals posted 78% gold recovery at Teck-Hughes and locked a £6m Yorkville package to fund its 2.4 tpd pilot and first programme.

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Maya Lindstrom percent recovery from tailings is decent but the real test will be whether the pilot plant scales without major hiccups.

Erik Jones re-signs with Legacy Motor Club through 2027 — Sep 27, 2026Erik Jones locked in a multi-year extension to stay in Legacy Motor Club's No. 43 through 2027 as Josh Berry and Riley Herbst join the team.

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Chris Dalton Jones sticking around through 2027 gives the team some much needed continuity with the new additions.

Senate passes Cruz-Cantwell bill capping college athlete payments — Sep 29, 2026The Protect College Sports Act cleared the Senate 77-22, capping athlete pay, locking in medical and scholarship protections, and aiming to stop bidding wars that threaten women’s and Olympic programs. The House is next.

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Tom Gallagher Locking in medical coverage and scholarships is a solid step even if the pay limit draws complaints.

Wings Beat Storm 103-91, Set Turnaround Record — Sep 24, 2026After Seattle cut a 19-point lead to six, Kuier and Bueckers hit consecutive 3s as Dallas won 103-91 and locked the No. 7 seed.

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Chris Dalton Shepard's triple-double and that sweep of Seattle really show how far the Wings have come this season.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Mets Assured First Last-Place Finish Since 2003 — Sep 25, 2026Nationals beat Mets 7-6, locking New York—after a record $358.4M payroll—into its first NL East last-place finish since 2003.

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Rachel Meyers This finish matches the 2003 team for futility but with way more expensive talent on the roster.

Teenagers Among Dozens Dead in Overcrowded Nigerian Detention Cell — Sep 22, 2026Survivors say guards sprayed a substance under a locked cell door holding 65 miners, then ignored pleas as people died; at least 37 dead, including teens as young as 14.

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AI power BoomFinance — Sep 19, 2026Boom Supersonic is turning its Symphony engine core into 42 MW Superpower natural-gas turbines for AI data centers, locking in over $1.25B in orders to help fund its airliner.

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Pennsylvania Impersonation Scams Reportedly Cost Three Victims $2,400Sports — Sep 21, 2026Authorities in Pennsylvania are investigating multiple cases where women were scammed out of about $1,000 by someone posing as Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich, with no suspects named. Separately, a DoorDash driver in Iowa was defrauded of $1,400 after a caller claimed to be DoorDash support, and her account was subsequently locked for 90 days.

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Pandemic-Era Corporate Bonds Worth $4.3 Trillion Mature From 2027Tech — Sep 25, 2026U.S. companies face a mounting refinancing burden from 2027 as about $4.3 trillion in corporate bonds mature through 2031, forcing borrowers that locked in pandemic-era low rates to refinance at higher costs. Lower-rated companies are especially vulnerable, while major technology firms’ planned borrowing for AI infrastructure adds to the pressure; PIMCO says most issuers can manage, but the weakest may be squeezed sharply.

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Micron Taiwan unions threaten strike vote over permanent profit sharing — Sep 15, 2026Micron Taiwan unions covering over 80% of 15,000 staff threaten a strike vote unless permanent 15% profit-sharing is locked in; mediation is set for Sept. 18 and 21.

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Derek Foss Mediation next week needs to lock in something both sides can live with without further escalation.

Seahawks’ Darnold Returns to Practice, Status Unclear — Sep 22, 2026Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold practiced on Wednesday as he recovers from a glute injury, with the team planning a gradual ramp-up and a decision on Week 3 against the Washington Commanders looming. Backup Drew Lock has led the 2-0 start, and coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold's activity will be measured and could range from limited to full participation depending on clearance.

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Pirates, Cardinals Split First Two Games — Sep 21, 2026The Pirates and Cardinals open a final NL Central series at PNC Park as Pittsburgh tries to finish above .500 and lock up third place, with a newly revealed Pirates lineup heading into the game. The series rundown includes injury and lineup notes plus prospects for late-season individual milestones as both teams close out 2026 without playoff implications.

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WNBA Playoff Seeding Remains Unsettled — Sep 20, 2026As the WNBA regular season enters its final week, teams are locked in a tight scramble for playoff seeding with Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Atlanta, New York, and Dallas all in contention for top or pivotal positions. Meanwhile, analysts project award outcomes, with A’ja Wilson poised to win a fifth MVP and Olivia Miles as Rookie of the Year as the season heads toward its conclusion.

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