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Celtics Agree to $44.2M Pritchard Extension
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The Boston Celtics have agreed to a fully guaranteed, two-year, $44.2 million extension with guard Payton Pritchard, who won the 2025 Sixth Man of the Year award. The deal includes a mutual option for the 2029-30 season.
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Pennsylvania Businesses Remove Skill Games Ahead of Deadline
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Pennsylvania bars, restaurants and social clubs are removing popular skill-game machines as a state Supreme Court ruling makes them illegal after the Oct. 14 deadline; lawmakers failed to pass a regulatory measure, and the court rejected a requested extension. Owners say the machines brought in important revenue and warn their removal could mean higher prices or even business closures.
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Thunder Open Rookie Extension Talks With Wallace Around $25 Million
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and guard Cason Wallace have opened contract-extension talks around $25 million per year, but Wallace’s camp may seek more, with other teams reportedly able to offer over $30 million annually if he reaches the market. The negotiations come as Wallace is expected to take on a larger role after the Thunder’s offseason departures, while the team weighs his value against its long-term salary commitments.
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Knicks Defer Extension Talks Until Later Season
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On Oct. 9, 2026 the Knicks paused extension talks for Towns, Hart, McBride and Kolek until later in the season, citing focus on defending their first title since 1973.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 13h
Regents Approve $500M Project Health Expansion, Gold Extension
Politics
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The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved expanding Project Health to a 1.5-million-square-foot teaching hospital, adding about $500 million to its projected cost to support more patients, beds and specialized care. Regents also extended President Jeff Gold’s contract through 2032 and changed his merit-pay terms; two members opposed the timing of the extension.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren Returns to Practice
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— Oct 5, 2026
Pistons center Jalen Duren returned to practice after signing a five-year, $200 million extension, and Detroit is cautiously ramping him up. He sat out Monday’s preseason game, but the team hopes to have him ready for the regular-season opener and expects him to play at some point in the preseason.
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Podziemski reportedly agrees to $110M Warriors extension
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The Warriors and Brandin Podziemski have agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $110 million contract extension, reportedly including a mutual option for 2031-32. The deal rewards the 23-year-old guard after a career-best season and secures a key part of Golden State’s future.
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Wizards Unlikely to Offer Davis Max Extension
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— Oct 6, 2026
Anthony Davis’ future with Washington remains uncertain as the Wizards have not pursued an extension and are reportedly unlikely to offer the max-level deal he wants, citing his injury history, age and the team’s rebuilding plans. With a trade possible before the deadline, a potential Karl-Anthony Towns move could further complicate Davis’ market.
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Arteta Signs Arsenal Contract Extension Through 2030
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— Oct 7, 2026
Arteta signs Arsenal deal through 2030 after the 2025-26 Premier League title; The Times reports a £20m-a-year salary, doubling his pay.
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Trump links Greenland oil push to U.S. defense pact
Weeks after a sovereignty-preserving security deal with Denmark and Greenland, Trump says massive oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin and frames the island as a forward defense line.
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Pistons preseason opener spotlights roster battles
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— Oct 7, 2026
The 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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Edvinsson reportedly prefers trade amid contract impasse
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— Oct 6, 2026
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson is reportedly frustrated by stalled contract-extension talks, with reports saying he would prefer a trade if the sides cannot reach an agreement. The uncertainty puts pressure on Detroit to resolve the dispute or consider moving a key young player.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Sharks Scratch Captain Celebrini With Lower-Body Injury
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— Oct 6, 2026
Sharks scratched 20-year-old captain Macklin Celebrini with a lower-body injury minutes before Monday's game at Dallas; he had five assists after a $94 million extension.
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Marcus Bell
That extension looks risky now if lower body injuries keep Celebrini off the ice at his age.
Knicks, Towns Talks Stall Over $276M Extension
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— Oct 3, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks remain far apart on a contract extension, with Towns saying he wants to stay and help keep the championship core together but finds the team’s proposed pay cut unacceptable. New York is seeking to manage its payroll and avoid the NBA’s second salary-cap apron, complicating negotiations as other key players also approach extension decisions.
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Glaukos Reports Durable Three-Year Epioxa Trial Results
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Glaukos reported three-year Phase 3 extension results for Epioxa, showing sustained corneal improvement and visual gains after one treatment, with no serious or treatment-related adverse events reported. Despite the positive data, one report said the company’s shares fell more than 13%, amid valuation concerns and insider selling.
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
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Hornets Nearing $200M Brandon Miller Extension
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— Oct 5, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly making progress toward a long-term extension with Brandon Miller, with projections putting the deal above $200 million. Miller is considered among the strongest candidates to sign before the deadline; if no deal is reached, he would become a restricted free agent, allowing Charlotte to match other teams’ offers.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Winston-Salem rejects youth curfew extension
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
Winston-Salem’s City Council voted 6-2 against extending the citywide 10 p.m.–6 a.m. youth curfew, which is set to expire Oct. 12. Police Chief William Penn said the restrictions helped reduce youth crime and sought more time to assess their impact, while opponents argued the evidence did not justify continuing them.
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Makhaula delays retirement, signs Pirates extension
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has postponed retirement and extended his contract after chairman Irvin Khoza persuaded him to play on, telling the 36-year-old he still had the legs to contribute. Makhaula is focused on pursuing more silverware, including the MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns.
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Disability Inclusion Efforts Span Communities, Technology
Health
— Oct 2, 2026
Efforts to improve life for people with disabilities range from Lebanon’s planned community listening session to programs in Israel and Edmonton focused on social connection, skills and belonging. Other initiatives argue accessibility must include flexible participation beyond fixed schedules and use tools such as a browser extension to address digital barriers.
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Bills Extend Hometown Linebacker Andreessen Through 2028
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— Oct 3, 2026
Undrafted Lancaster tryout Joe Andreessen gets a reported $5M Bills extension through 2028—$3M guaranteed—after 21 special-teams tackles in 2025.
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Marcus Bell
Extending him for two years at that price looks like solid value for the depth he adds at linebacker.
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Humans have become a geological force driving mass extinction
One species is reshaping climate, chemistry, and habitat fast enough to match past planetary die-offs.
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Jared Bednar extension
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— Sep 28, 2026
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US Extends Qatar Camp Nine Months for Afghans
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— Sep 29, 2026
The U.S. has extended Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar for nine months, delaying the closure of a facility housing about 1,000 Afghans who supported U.S. forces and their relatives. The extension offers temporary relief but no guarantee of resettlement or entry to the United States, as lawmakers and advocates press the administration to create a path for them.
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Outlets Seek Extension of White House Access Order
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— Sep 27, 2026
The Trump administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House access, arguing that access is a privilege and accusing the outlets of false or unfair reporting; officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the restriction, while critics raised First Amendment concerns. A federal judge temporarily blocked the ban, finding the administration’s stated standard too vague, and the dispute has prompted solidarity and press-freedom discussions beyond Washington.
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Anthony Davis delays Wizards extension decision until after 2026-27 season
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— Sep 28, 2026
"I'll decide when the season is over," Anthony Davis said, deferring talks on a potential four-year, $275 million Wizards extension until after 2026-27.
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Derek Foss
The front office did well landing those pieces but they need to prove it on the court to keep a star like him around.
Erik Jones re-signs with Legacy Motor Club through 2027
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— Sep 27, 2026
Erik 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.
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 14h
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