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Powerball Results Span Texas, UK; SA Draw Pending — Sep 13, 2026A quartet of lottery updates covers Texas Lotto and Powerball draw results, ahead-of-draw notices, and prize rules across the UK and South Africa. The reports detail Sept. 14, 2026 results for Texas Powerball, XTRA and Plus pre‑draw pages, the upcoming U.K. National Lottery Powerball jackpot and the strict claim procedures, and general South African lottery draw guidelines.

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Dodgers Beat Braves 4-1, Gain NLCS Rest — 3dAfter eliminating the Braves in four games, the Dodgers head into the NLCS against the Brewers with extra time to rest and align a rotation that excelled in the Division Series, while also resetting the bullpen and giving struggling Shohei Ohtani a chance to recover. Miguel Rojas is making progress from a back injury, but the Dodgers have not decided whether he will be on the NLCS roster.

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Steelers Aim to Contain Colts Star Taylor — 5dBen Roethlisberger says Pittsburgh should contain Jonathan Taylor and pressure Daniel Jones while attacking Indianapolis’ vulnerable secondary with downfield throws to DK Metcalf. He also sees the Steelers’ extra rest as an edge after the Colts’ London trip, though Indianapolis enters on a two-game winning streak.

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WWII Veterans Mark Milestones Across USLifestyle — 3dWorld War II veterans are being honored for extraordinary longevity: Al McFarling celebrated turning 100 with family and friends, George Chall marked 104 after serving as a battlefield medic, and Paul Schneider celebrated his 105th birthday while crediting an active life and helping others. Louisiana veteran Elmo Sholes, also 105, has died, prompting tributes to his service and patriotism.

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Trump San Antonio Rally Expected to Snarl Traffic — 6dSan Antonio authorities warn that President Donald Trump’s rally at Freeman Coliseum Wednesday will bring heavy traffic and intermittent, unannounced road closures, with protests near the venue adding to congestion. Drivers are urged to avoid the area or allow extra travel time; rallygoers using rideshares should follow designated pickup and drop-off instructions.

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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.

CAS Set to Hear Senegal AFCON Title AppealSports — 3dSenegal is asking the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn CAF’s decision to strip it of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award Morocco a 3-0 win, after Senegal had won the final 1-0 in extra time. The closed-door hearing in Lausanne will focus on the circumstances of Senegal’s players briefly leaving the field to protest a penalty; CAS has not said when it will rule.

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Cowboys Fall 24-16, Jones Calls Loss Disappointing — 2dJerry Jones called the Cowboys’ 24-16 home loss to Tampa Bay “extraordinarily disappointing” after Dallas squandered a late chance to rally. The upset, delivered with the Buccaneers playing without Baker Mayfield, intensified concerns about the Cowboys’ performance and direction.

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Buccaneers Beat Cowboys 24-16 in Dallas — 4dThe Cowboys lost 24-16 at home to previously winless Tampa Bay after a costly Dak Prescott interception and major defensive struggles, prompting Jerry Jones to call the performance extraordinarily disappointing. Separately, Colin Kaepernick revisited his 2016 national anthem protest at a Dallas event, challenging Jones and others who opposed it over their stance on protests against police violence and racial injustice.

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Republicans Pour $30,000,000 Into Ken Paxton’s Campaign During Final Stretch Of Red-State Race — 2dTexas PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund's super political action committee backing Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, planned to drop an extra $30 million on television advertisements Friday in deep-red Texas to support Paxton's Senate bid.

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Gladwell links extraordinary success to hidden advantages over raw talent — 2dExtraordinary achievement rests on birth timing, rare practice doors, family culture, and accumulated opportunity more than pure merit or grit.

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Marcus Bell My brother was born in January so he always made the travel teams while friends born later got cut despite equal skill.

Nebraska Senator Plans Lincoln Tax Refund BillPolitics — 4dNebraska Sen. Beau Ballard says Lincoln improperly collected city sales and occupation taxes from residents in its extraterritorial jurisdiction and is calling for an audit and refunds, with legislation planned for 2027 requiring a 20-year review and interest. Lincoln officials deny administering sales tax, saying the state Department of Revenue handles collections and refunds.

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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.

College Basketball Teams Set 2026-27 Tipoff TimesSports — 5dTennessee and Virginia Tech women’s basketball and Iowa men’s basketball have announced tipoff and broadcast details for the 2026-27 season. Tennessee says every game will be available on television or streaming, while Virginia Tech’s schedule includes ACC Network Extra coverage for several nonconference games and 10 nationally televised matchups.

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Study Links Olive Oil to Lower Dementia MortalityHealth — 5dSpain approved changes to its olive-oil quality standards to strengthen traceability, authenticity and consumer confidence. Separately, research highlighted a consumer misconception that sweeter-tasting olive oil is healthier, while bitterness in fresh extra-virgin oil can reflect beneficial polyphenols.

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Verstappen Wins Rain-Hit Bahrain Grand Prix — Sep 30, 2026Kimi Antonelli praised Max Verstappen’s exceptional race vision, saying the Red Bull driver quickly reads situations and finds openings to overtake. Antonelli also highlighted Verstappen’s ability to find extra pace when it matters, even when the car or weekend initially appears uncompetitive.

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Big Ten Admits Nebraska-Maryland Extra-Point Error — 6dThe Big Ten acknowledged that officials made an error during Nebraska’s 48-23 win over Maryland: after a roughing-the-snapper penalty on a missed extra point, Nebraska should have been allowed to retry the kick, but the penalty was applied to the ensuing kickoff. Coach Matt Rhule said a miscommunication with an official led him to accept that enforcement; the error did not change the outcome.

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

G7 Plans Up to 100 Million-Barrel Reserve Release — Sep 29, 2026The Energy Department is offering up to 40 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve through exchanges, completing the U.S. portion of a coordinated international release; borrowers must return the crude with extra barrels. The move may add crude to markets but is unlikely to quickly ease shortages of specialized Group III base oils, and analysts say limited refining capacity may dampen buyer interest.

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EU Reportedly Suspends €18 Million Sierra Leone AidWorld — Oct 1, 2026The EU has suspended or delayed €18 million in aid to Sierra Leone as Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel links the move to the country’s refusal to extradite convicted drug trafficker Jos “Bolle Jos” Leijdekkers, and warns more support could be at risk. The European Commission says the delay stems from technical or administrative issues, while Sierra Leone also rejects the claim that it is a new punitive measure.

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Sussexes call photographers near children’s school ‘extraordinarily reckless’ — Sep 30, 2026Two men with backpacks walked the perimeter of Archie and Lilibet's UK school; Harry and Meghan's spokesperson called it extraordinarily reckless after police tied a rental van to a European photographer.

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Maya Lindstrom If the van was rented for this it shows real planning that could easily scare or endanger the kids.

Dodgers Expect Ohtani Healthier Ahead of NLDS — Sep 29, 2026The Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani is feeling better after a stint on the injured list for biceps and knee problems, and are giving him extra hitting work ahead of Saturday’s NLDS opener; he is expected to play but not pitch. While manager Dave Roberts is optimistic, concerns remain about Ohtani’s recent struggles and his history of underreporting injuries, making clear communication crucial to the team’s postseason plans.

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Suspected Iranian Hacker Extradited in $3.4B Case — Oct 1, 2026Iranian-Turkish dual national Amir Barati was extradited from Montenegro to the United States to face charges tied to an alleged Iran-linked hacking campaign that began in 2013. Prosecutors say the operation breached thousands of university email accounts and stole academic data and intellectual property valued at about $3.4 billion; the extradition is a rare instance of an accused Iran-linked hacker being brought to a U.S. court.

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Tom Gallagher Extraditing him from Montenegro proves the US can still reach Iran-linked hackers when the evidence is this strong.

Hungary Appeals Court Cuts German Activist’s Sentence to Seven YearsWorld — Sep 30, 2026A Hungarian appeals court reduced German non-binary anti-fascist activist Maja T.’s sentence from eight years to seven for involvement in attacks on far-right rally participants in Budapest in 2023. The final ruling treated Maja as an accomplice rather than a direct perpetrator on one count and removed the organized-crime finding, while upholding the serious bodily harm conviction; the case has drawn scrutiny over Hungary’s treatment of Maja and the legality of the extradition.

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Iran War Adds €100B to EU Energy Bill — Sep 29, 2026The EU has spent more than €100 billion extra on energy imports since the Iran war began and the Strait of Hormuz closed, without receiving additional fuel, while soaring prices leave the bloc especially vulnerable to diesel shortages this winter. Officials are preparing for possible disruption to U.S. diesel exports and say the crisis underscores the need to accelerate electrification and expand homegrown energy and power infrastructure.

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Priya Raman Diesel shortages will hurt transport and farming most if American supplies get disrupted this winter.

Colombia Extradites Rebel Leader to US in Security Policy Shift — Sep 25, 2026Colombia extradited Geovany Andres Rojas, known as “Spider,” to the United States to face drug-trafficking and terrorism-related charges. The move reverses former President Gustavo Petro’s use of Rojas as a peace negotiator and reflects President Abelardo de la Espriella’s tougher approach toward armed groups and closer cooperation with Washington.

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Croatia Approves Nord Stream Suspect's Extradition — Sep 24, 2026A Pula court on September 18 approved extraditing Volodymyr Zhuravliov to Germany over the 2022 Nord Stream blasts; lawyers say he will appeal and start an indefinite hunger strike.

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Maya Lindstrom Extradition should happen if the facts hold up, but the political motivation claim needs checking before any transfer.