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Fall Desserts Spotlight Classics and Idaho Chocolate ShopLifestyle — 2dFall dessert favorites include nostalgic apple dapple cake, Pennsylvania Dutch apple dumplings and a reliable old-fashioned apple pie, alongside a long-loved peanut butter cookie recipe. Walt Disney World is also offering a pumpkin sundae at Magic Kingdom as part of its 2026 Halloween treats.

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Multiple Soccer Matches Expected Across LeaguesSports — 2dPreviews cover several upcoming soccer matchups: Thrissur Magic vs. Calicut in the Super League Kerala, Napoli vs. Frosinone in Serie A, Toronto FC vs. CF Montréal in MLS, and St. Louis CITY SC vs. LA Galaxy. St. Louis enters its match with a stronger recent run and an unbeaten record against the Galaxy, while the other previews focus on predictions and matchday information.

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Magic top Grizzlies 122-118 in Bane's return to MemphisSports — 5dOrlando beat Memphis 122-118 in a preseason game, with Tristan da Silva scoring 19 and Desmond Bane adding nine in his return to Memphis. For the Grizzlies, GG Jackson and Cam Boozer delivered strong performances, while Memphis’ missed free throws contributed to the loss.

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Swift and Kelce Celebrate Birthday Dinner in NYC — Oct 2, 2026Wedding guests Heidi Gardner and Kylie Kelce described Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding as deeply joyful and magical, with Gardner saying the couple’s excitement and love stood out amid the grand celebration. Fox analyst Dean Blandino recalled the unusual mix of celebrity and football conversations at the reception.

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Six Flags Permanently Closes X2 After Injury Claims — Sep 29, 2026Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently retired its X2 roller coaster after reports of serious head injuries and lawsuits involving riders prompted scrutiny of the attraction. The park said the ride had passed safety tests but cited guest confidence and safety in its decision.

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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.

Dodgers Sweep Giants, Magic Number Falls to ThreeSports — Sep 20, 2026The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the San Francisco Giants to tighten their hold on the NL first-round bye, with the magic number down to three and a potential clinch as early as Sept. 23 depending on outcomes against the Reds and Padres. The stretch run features strong contributions from emerging players like Josue De Paula and solid pitching, keeping Dodgers fans hopeful as they near the end of the season.

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Gausman exits with shoulder soreness as Cubs monitor status — Sep 24, 2026Gausman left the Cubs' 3-2 loss after his non-throwing left shoulder went weak on a diving tag at third; Chicago's playoff magic number is still one.

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Dana Whitfield Diving for that tag at third and having his arm go weak sounds like something they should rest him on.

X2 Lawsuits Name Six Flags, Ride ManufacturerHealth — Sep 22, 2026More than 100 riders allege traumatic brain injuries from Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster in recent years, as lawsuits mount after CNN documented serious injuries and deaths linked to the ride. One case involves a Los Angeles attorney whose injuries have left him unable to practice law, with claimants arguing the park ignored known dangers and should be held accountable.

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Phillies Near Playoff Berth After 6-4 Win — Sep 23, 2026Zack Wheeler struck 11 batters, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start, as the Phillies defeated the Brewers 6-4 with Bryson Stott delivering the tiebreaking RBI in the eighth. Brandon Marsh homered and drove in three, Wheeler’s early dominance helped Philadelphia inch toward a playoff spot, while Jhoan Duran earned the save to preserve the win and the Phillies closed in on clinching with their magic number shrinking.

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Maya Lindstrom Stott's eighth-inning RBI single after Marsh's homer shows this offense can deliver when the starter hands them a lead.

Streep’s Aslan Casting Sparks Narnia Backlash — Oct 4, 2026Meryl Streep will voice Aslan in Gerwig's Magician's Nephew. Narnia has sold 120 million copies; a Christian Post column accused Gerwig of making Aslan transgender over rainbow-whiskers art.

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Nicole Hardy The backlash seems premature since the film is not even finished, and the choice may simply highlight Aslan's authority without altering the books.

Bullock and Kidman return in Practical Magic 2 sequelEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

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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.

Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Arrive for Practical Magic 2 Sequel — Sep 8, 2026

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Dana Whitfield I'm relieved the scores are holding up well since the original cast is back together again.

Magic Faraway Tree Opens in U.S. — Aug 17, 2026Andrew Garfield stars in The Magic Faraway Tree, a family adventure about a stay-at-home dad whose kids discover a magical tree, underscoring magic in everyday life and a reconnection with nature amid tech-dominated modern life. The film, based on Enid Blyton’s works and emphasizing imagination and community, is set for a U.S. theatrical release soon.

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Graham: There Is a ‘Dark Side’ To Trump but Also ‘Some Magic’ That I Am Trying To ‘Harness’Reporting — Mar 8, 2021Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is saying there is a “dark side” to former President Donald Trump , but also “magic there” that he is trying to “harness.” “What I’m tryin’ to do is just harness the magic,” Graham told…

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Practical Magic 2 Returns Bullock and Kidman Amid Mixed ReviewsEntertainment — Sep 8, 2026

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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.

Disney Disaster: GOP Reps Moves to Rip 20 Years of Federal Privileges Out From Under Magic KingdomOpinion — Jun 16, 2022It’s been amazing to witness the Walt Disney Company squander almost 100 years of goodwill in a matter of mere months. The Magic Kingdom is losing its magic touch. That’s what happens when woke executives prioritize…

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David Steele retires after 37 Orlando Magic seasonsSports — Jul 14, 2026David Steele, the Orlando Magic’s play-by-play voice for 37 seasons, has retired, and Dante Marchitelli will assume full-time duties. Tributes from team leadership and colleagues celebrate his professionalism and iconic status, cementing his lasting imprint on Magic history.

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Sandra Bullock recalls how Practical Magic's release fell flat despite high hopes — Sep 1, 2026

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Tom Gallagher Sandra's right that the vibe of that movie took a while to catch on, it's such a cozy watch now though.

Box Office: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Aims to Dethrone ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ With $40 Million Debut — Sep 9, 2026

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Elena Vasquez A sequel this late could draw fans but Spider-Man has way more built-in audience right now.

Magic Johnson Gushes Over Karen Bass, Praises Her As Doing ‘A Tremendous Job’ — May 11, 2026Former professional basketball player Magic Johnson praised Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Sunday for doing a “tremendous job” during her time in office. Johnson said in a video posted on Bass’ X account that he chose…

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Jeffries’ ‘Magic Minute’ Address Sets House Record — Jul 3, 2025It is being called the “magic minute.” That minute turned into hours as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) set a new House floor speech record after spending 8 hours and 44 minutes at the podium Thursday…

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The Data Center Conversation America Needs To Have — Jul 23, 2026For decades, Americans have been told that "the cloud" is something invisible — a magical place where photographs, emails, financial records and now artificial intelligence simply exist.

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Trump Admin Looking Into Visa-Holding Foreigners For Violations — Aug 22, 2025The magic number for the Trump administration is 55 million. That is the number of people who have visas issued by the U.S. who will be reviewed to see if there are any violations that could lead to deportation…

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Clint Eastwood’s Daughter Alison Talks About the ‘Amazing Impact’ Her Upbringing Had on Her: ‘Very Magical’Reporting — Jul 11, 2022Actor Clint Eastwood’s daughter talked about what it was like being raised by her famous father. Alison Eastwood spoke to Fox News about when she realized her father was not like other dads. “I would say when I was…

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