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Famed lawyer Alan Dershowitz blasts Jack Smith, urges DOJ to rein in spying on phones1 source — 20h

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Southampton’s Eckert Gets Suspended Ban for Spying — 4dDespite admitting spying on Oxford, Ipswich and Middlesbrough training, Eckert keeps his job under a six-week ban suspended to 2027/28 and a £28,000 fine.

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Royal Navy Sailor Charged Over Foreign Spy Allegations — 3dTeddy Young, 24, a serving Royal Navy sailor, is charged under the National Security Act with obtaining protected information intending to benefit a foreign power.

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Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Mossad, Judiciary Says — Sep 19, 2026Iran executed Hossein Pedaran for allegedly relaying Isfahan missile-site information to Mossad during the 12-day war, after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence. The case appears amid a broader rise in executions in Iran linked to the wartime period and domestic protests.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets Domestic Box-Office Record — Sep 16, 2026Spider-Man: Brand New Day hit $936.77 million domestically after 47 days to pass Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Tom Rothman said yes to another film.

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Marcus Bell Tom Rothman approving another film right after this record feels like the right call given the numbers.

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.

Researchers Find Two New Salish Sea Spider SpeciesScience — Sep 25, 2026Researchers identified two previously unknown sea spider species in the Salish Sea, the first new species documented there in nearly a century. One has red eyes and spiny, hairlike legs, while the other was named for a nearby ancient Indigenous village; the findings add to scientists’ understanding of the region’s poorly documented marine life.

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Cage Says He May Be Done With Amazon — 1dAt New York Comic Con, Nicolas Cage said he refused Amazon's AI waiver for Spider-Noir, calling himself "not an AI-friendly actor" and saying he is probably done with the studio.

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Cafes launch, plan expansions across regionsLifestyle — 4dSeveral cafés and food businesses are expanding: Nook’s in Kirkintilloch teased a takeaway spin-off, a Wiltshire pub opened a daytime café, and Cozmo One plans an Ashburn location. Fresno’s Mokha Harbor Cafe is pursuing a larger site with a drive-thru, while a dog-friendly café at a Moray care home plans to expand to a second site.

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Peacock Announces Cast for Next Traitors Season — Sep 15, 2026Peacock’s The Traitors dominated the 2026 Emmys, sweeping seven awards for the reality competition category and increasing its total Emmys to 15 as Alan Cumming collected his third consecutive host Emmy. In his speeches, Cumming praised the show’s diverse audience and urged viewers to register to vote ahead of National Voter Registration Day, with NBC signaling a continued expansion including The Traitors: New Blood spin-off.

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EPA Shelves Biden’s Chemical Spill Rule Until 2030 And Strips Its Climate Mandates — 1dThe Trump administration is giving thousands of facilities that store hazardous chemicals near waterways three more years to plan for worst-case spills.

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Centinel Spine Files for $100 Million IPOBusiness — 4dAfter swinging to $10.2 million in net income from a $503,000 loss, Centinel Spine filed for a NYSE IPO; one report cites a raise of up to $100 million.

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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.

Chattanooga Sewage Spill Sends 500,000–700,000 Gallons Into CreekEnvironment — 5dA sewage overflow from aging infrastructure is sending an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 gallons of wastewater into South Chickamauga Creek, prompting closures downstream and restrictions on recreation while crews work to contain the spill. Officials plan to test water quality before reopening the area; environmental experts warn sewage can deplete oxygen and threaten aquatic life, including the endangered Chickamauga crayfish.

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Spirit Christmas plans 11 holiday stores across statesBusiness — 5dSpirit Christmas is expanding for the 2026 holiday season, with pop-up stores planned in 15 states—including Florida for the first time—and locations listed in Illinois, Tennessee and New York’s Hudson Valley. Most are expected to open in November, with offerings ranging from decorations and gifts to holiday apparel and attractions.

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Spire launches first three Colorado-built satellites — Oct 2, 2026Spire Global launched the first three satellites built at its Boulder, Colorado, facility aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission, expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint for national security needs. The company says its facilities in the U.S., U.K. and Europe can produce 300 to 400 satellites annually.

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Elena Vasquez Three new ones built locally on this SpaceX flight feels like steady progress for their data business.

Spike Lee restrained after fan questions him about Palestine at Yankee Stadium — Oct 1, 2026Staff restrained Spike Lee at Yankee Stadium after a fan confrontation; video shows him shouting, "Why'd you come over to me?"

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Nicole Hardy Security did the right thing getting involved before it turned into something worse.

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

Tom Cruise dances in Spirit Tunnel — Sep 30, 2026Tom Cruise donned sunglasses and reenacted his Risky Business dance through The Jennifer Hudson Show Spirit Tunnel, as staff sang a Bob Seger remix, while promoting Digger.

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Churchill Spill: Horse Euthanized, Three Jockeys Hospitalized — Sep 20, 2026Lutkenhaus euthanized after catastrophic leg injury in six-horse Churchill Downs spill; three jockeys hospitalized, race declared no contest.

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Fall Desserts Use Ground Tea Leaves as Unexpected Spice — Sep 13, 2026A suite of fall dessert ideas showcases a range of comforting treats, from new twists on classics like Gooey Butter Cake and apple-centered cakes to skillet cookies and cheesecake topped with seasonal garnishes. The collection also explores using tea as a spice in baking and practical tips for planning, making, and serving these cozy desserts.

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Chris Dalton Using tea in cheesecake might work better than expected if it is a strong black variety like the story suggests.

Boston Legacy scores three late goals to beat Washington Spirit 3-0 — Sep 13, 2026Boston Legacy scored three times after the 80th minute to beat second-place Washington Spirit 3-0 on Sept. 13, with Amanda Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time.

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Dana Whitfield Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time shows real finishing quality. The Spirit defense just could not close out the match.

Wisconsin trooper dies after I-94 pursuit fallPolitics — 4dWisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, 29, died Oct. 2 from injuries sustained when he fell from an I-94 bridge while deploying spike strips during a pursuit. A memorial cruiser is on display in Eau Claire, and the public can pay respects at Friday’s visitation in Chippewa Falls; Saturday’s funeral is private.

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Pink Events Support Breast Cancer CausesHealth — 3dCommunities and Purdue Fort Wayne are marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink-themed events that raise funds and honor survivors and people battling the disease. Allen Community College’s Spirit of Pink donated $504 to a local cancer-support organization, while Purdue Fort Wayne expanded its longtime Pink Out into a campuswide Pink Week; a separate gala in Virginia is also fundraising to celebrate and support breast cancer champions and their families.

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Novels Lila’s Story and Lila’s Dance Win Literary Titan Awards — 1dGhilardi's Lila's Dance and Flanders's Lila's Story both won Literary Titan Book Awards on October 10, 2026; Titan called Dance an ambitious meditation on spiritual freedom.

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ECU Marching Pirates Selected for 2027 Macy’s ParadeLifestyle — 4dEast Carolina University’s Marching Pirates will make their debut in the 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade after being selected from more than 100 bands. The announcement celebrated the band’s recent growth and renewed spirit.

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'Oops! Page Unavailable': ABC News Mysteriously Spikes Article Alleging Trump Admin Awarded Billions to Palmer Luckey's Anduril Because of Ties to Don Jr., Eric — 3d

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Jared Kim Luckey built Anduril on solid tech, so any claim of favoritism needs real proof instead of just family connections.