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Westbrook Develops Series on Smith and Jazzy Jeff — 5dWestbrook Studios and The Malar Group are developing “215,” a scripted series about Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s rise from teenage friends in late-1980s Philadelphia to hip-hop stars. The project will follow their pursuit of a record deal amid the city’s growing hip-hop scene and is the first title in the companies’ film and television partnership.

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Blue Jays Rookie Bateman Exits With Hip Injury After Sliding Catch — Sep 22, 2026Blue Jays rookie Brett Bateman exited Monday vs. Orioles with right hip discomfort after a second-inning sliding catch; X-rays negative for fracture.

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Elena Vasquez That sliding catch was impressive but it cost Bateman with a hip injury. Hope it's not serious for the rookie.

Bills’ Ed Oliver Out After Warmup Hip Injury — Sep 17, 2026Bills DT Ed Oliver is out vs. Detroit after a hip injury in pregame warmups, ruled inactive 90 minutes before kickoff though he was not on the weekly injury report.

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Dana Whitfield Detroit elevating Reed should help them exploit the gaps in Buffalo's defensive line tonight.

Kid Rock Releases Single, Plans First Christian Album — Oct 1, 2026Kid Rock released “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)” as the lead single from his first Christian album, “Halfway 2 Jesus,” which is slated for Oct. 17. He says the project grew out of his faith journey and the success of his faith-focused cover of “‘Til You Can’t”; the album is set to blend rock, country and hip-hop, with guest appearances including Eminem.

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Evans Ruled Out Against Cardinals With Rib Injury — Sep 24, 2026Mike Evans was questionable for the 49ers’ Week 3 game with a hip injury after missing practices, as San Francisco already faced a depleted receiving corps. He then left the game in visible pain and was carted to the locker room, adding to the team’s injury concerns at wide receiver.

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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.

49ers Defeat Dolphins 35-13 as Multiple Receivers Exit With Injuries — Sep 20, 202649ers beat Dolphins 35-13 as Mike Evans exits with a hip injury after 3 catches for 54 yards; Shanahan says it did not seem serious while Robinson has a high-ankle sprain.

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Maya Lindstrom Robinson's high ankle sprain will likely keep him out longer than expected, which hurts their passing attack.

Verlander Throws Simulated Game Toward Final Tigers Start — Sep 12, 2026Detroit Tigers star Justin Verlander is edging toward potentially making one final start this season as he recovers from hip inflammation and a hamstring strain, with a planned career celebration during the last series. The 43-year-old has said 2026 will be his final season, and Detroit is hopeful he can pitch again after limited action this year as he continues rehab and mound work.

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Marcus Bell The career celebration in the final series sounds right, he's given a lot to Detroit over the years.

Murder Mystery Dinners Planned at Several VenuesEntertainment — 6dSeveral venues are hosting interactive murder-mystery dinners and theatrical productions this fall, inviting audiences to solve fictional crimes alongside meals, costumes, and live entertainment. Events include a masked Halloween dinner in Sioux Falls, a 1920s-themed dinner in Thomaston, a Clue stage production, and a hippie-themed reunion mystery in Covington.

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“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” — Augustine of Hippo, Bishop and theologian, 354–430 — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Priya Raman Augustine captures it well, faith means stepping out without full evidence and often finding the meaning afterward.

“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.” — Augustine of Hippo, Confessions — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” — Augustine of Hippo, Bishop and theologian, 354–430 — Sep 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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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.

“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.” — Augustine of Hippo, Confessions — Sep 30, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How1 source — 19mAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Nuvacore Seeks Funding at $2.5B Valuation — 2dSix-month-old Nuvacore is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars at an estimated $2.5 billion valuation to develop a data-center CPU, though the fundraising round has not closed and the terms could change. The Sequoia-backed startup plans to design the chip’s core functions before choosing an architecture, targeting growing demand for processors that support AI workloads.

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Oppo plans global Find X10 launch October 21Tech — 2dOPPO says its Find X10 series will launch globally on October 21, with the Pro Max featuring three 200MP Hasselblad-developed rear cameras and the standard model offering two. The phones will use MediaTek’s new flagship processors, and OPPO says supported-market models will have 8,000mAh batteries; the Pro Max also supports high-resolution video recording and Open Gate capture for flexible cropping.

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

Irrational choices follow patterns you can measure and redesign — 1hAriely shows people do not maximize self-interest like classical economics assumes; they repeat the same measurable mistakes—anchoring, free-lure, ownership inflation, and expectation effects—that others can predict and design around.

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Nicole Hardy Businesses could use these patterns to make better products instead of just tricking people into bad buys.

Israel Could Be Propagandizing Christians At A Church Near You. Here’s How — 2hAn Israeli-guided media company that documents show paid a former Trump campaign aide's firm millions to influence public opinion is supporting an effort to propagandize American Christians at their places of worship, federal records reveal.

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Tencent Plans $5 Billion Bond for AI CapexFinance — 12hTencent plans an about $5 billion bond, telling investors Monday proceeds will mainly fund AI capex and chip purchases, with possible pricing as early as Tuesday.

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Watford host winless Burnley as West Brom meets Birmingham in derby — 4dChampionship action this weekend features Swansea aiming to protect their strong start against Norwich, whose defense has struggled, while in-form Stoke visit Bolton and West Brom host Birmingham in a local derby. At the other end of the table, struggling Derby seek a turnaround against Wrexham; Charlton and Bristol City meet as Bristol City look to build on improved form.

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Faith Practices and Meditation Sessions Build Daily Peace — 1dThe devotional articles encourage readers to draw strength and peace from faith, prioritize God amid busy schedules, and build unity through compassionate daily actions. A separate mindfulness article recommends a month of brief, honest gratitude journaling to notice small moments of appreciation without dismissing life’s hardships.

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Drone Hits Sharjah Tanker; 22 Indians SafeWorld — 2dA drone struck Panama-flagged tanker MT GEM NO. 2 at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9; India's shipping minister said all 22 Indian crew were safe.

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22-Nation Tree Climbing Championship Marks 50th Year — 2dNearly 100 arborists from 22 countries marked the 50th International Tree Climbing Championship in St. Louis Tower Grove Park, returning to the city of the 1976 original.

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MLB Reveals Umpire Crews for 2026 LCS — 20hMLB named veteran crew chiefs Bill Miller for the Guardians-Rays ALCS and Mark Wegner for the Dodgers-Brewers NLCS. Miller is set for his 10th League Championship Series, while Wegner will lead a crew after serving as chief for last year’s World Series.

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Science Jobs Open Across Five US CitiesScience — 5dScience and research employers are hiring across St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Clark, Middletown, and Menlo Park for roles spanning clinical and lab research, quality control, pharma packaging, cosmetics and food testing, materials science, and AI. Openings range from entry-level positions to senior research leadership, with requirements and schedules varying by role; listings may change quickly.

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