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El-Sayed Asked Piker to Tone Down Campaign Rhetoric — 5dMichigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reportedly asked streamer Hasan Piker to curb his inflammatory rhetoric, warning it was costing him votes as he tries to broaden support in a tight race against Republican Mike Rogers. The reports highlight lingering concerns among some Democrats and Jewish voters over El-Sayed’s association with Piker and his positions on Israel.

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Independent Bookstores Across US Offer Distinct ExperiencesLifestyle — 4dThese articles spotlight distinctive book destinations: a sprawling used-media shop in North Carolina, a curated independent bookstore in Connecticut, beloved independent bookshops across New York, and a Chattanooga bar-bookstore whose used books support the public library. Each offers more than shopping, drawing visitors with discovery, community events and inviting spaces to linger.

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2.7 Million Return to Khartoum Amid Shortages — Sep 27, 2026About 2.7 million people have returned to Khartoum since Sudan’s army retook the capital, but many face prolonged power and water outages, scarce jobs and medicine, and lingering dangers from unexploded ordnance. With fighting continuing elsewhere and basic services unreliable, some returnees are sending their families abroad again, despite the hardships Sudanese faced while seeking refuge in Egypt.

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Trump Calls AI ‘Super Intelligence’ at UN — Sep 19, 2026President Donald Trump launched a Truth Social poll to rename artificial intelligence, proposing options such as Superior Intelligence, Extreme Intelligence, and Supreme Intelligence, with broad online participation. The move occurs amid AI-safety concerns and public debate over rapid development, and questions linger about how a name change would affect policy and the tech industry.

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Semien Homer Lifts Mets Past Rangers, 7-2 — Sep 22, 2026Marcus Semien returned to Globe Life Field as a member of the New York Mets, receiving a pregame tribute from the Rangers and reflecting on his 2023 World Series championship with Texas, while his ongoing stint with New York and lingering ties to the Rangers colored the series. The coverage highlights his impact in Texas’ title run, the trade that sent him to the Mets, and the mixed emotions of leaving a franchise he helped define.

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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.

Nacua Ruled Out vs. Giants, Week 3 Status Uncertain — Sep 21, 2026With Puka Nacua ruled inactive by Week 2, the Rams must rely on other receivers and could shift Davante Adams into a bigger target share as they aim to avoid an 0-2 start; meanwhile, discussions linger on whether to extend Nacua beyond his rookie deal despite the offense’s varying output without him. Terrance Ferguson is highlighted as a potential fantasy breakout option if Nacua remains out, underscoring the depth challenge the Rams face when their top playmakers are sidelined.

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Georgia Tech Defeats Mercer 44-11, Earns First Win — Sep 19, 2026Georgia Tech defeated Mercer 44-11 for its first win of the season, with Justice Haynes rushing for 141 yards and three touchdowns and Alberto Mendoza throwing for 249 yards with multiple scoring passes. The result offers a boost before ACC play but highlights lingering offensive issues after the team’s 0-2 start and uneven first half.

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Maya Lindstrom The first half was still too uneven even in a blowout. They need to fix that before ACC games or it won't hold up.

Morocco Parties Woo Youth Ahead of Election — Sep 17, 2026Morocco’s parties are courting young voters ahead of the September 23 election with promises of jobs, affordable housing, and large-scale infrastructure investments tied to the 2030 World Cup, as persistent youth unemployment and disillusionment persist despite economic gains. Analysts note Ceuta’s mass migration as a form of social protest reflecting political frustration, while campaigns stress employment and housing as antidotes, even as youth voter participation remains relatively low and turnout concerns linger.

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Engineer Book Offers New Take on Biblical Red Sea Crossing — Sep 16, 2026Jeffrey Donlin’s book A Highway in the Midst argues for a miraculous formation of dry ground during the Red Sea crossing, reinterpreting the Hebrew term Chomah to emphasize a defensive barrier rather than a vertical wall and challenging traditional readings of the Exodus. Drawing on engineering analysis and linguistic study, the work invites reevaluation of the miracle and its description.

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Rachel Meyers An engineer breaking down the dry ground formation adds practical detail that makes the event feel less like pure legend.

Michigan Sticks With Underwood at QB, Beck as Play-CallerSports — 2hMichigan coach Kyle Whittingham will keep Bryce Underwood as the starting quarterback and Jason Beck calling plays for Saturday’s game against Penn State, though backup Tommy Carr could see action. The decision comes as the Wolverines try to address a struggling offense and costly turnovers that have contributed to a 3-2 start and two straight losses.

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Thune Says No Path Exists To Pass SAVE America Act This Month — 56mSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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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.

Bloodsucking Disease-Carrying Winged Pests Swarm Los Angeles — 56mLos Angeles is grappling with a severe influx of mosquitos — and the insects pose a deadly threat as West Nile fever cases abound, according to recent reports.

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European leaders urge Spain's Schengen suspension after Ceuta migrant surge — 56mEuropean leaders are openly calling for Spain's removal from the continent's open-border system after tens of thousands of illegal aliens swarmed the nation's North African enclave.

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Abortion Pill Ruling Sparks Mounting Anger Among Pro-Life Orgs — 1hThe U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to maintain access to telehealth abortions is seemingly intensifying some pro-life activists' dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump's administration's handling of abortion issues.

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Dana Whitfield This ruling protects access for many women and the anger from activists just shows they want total bans with no exceptions.

EXCLUSIVE: Is Wall Street Bankrolling Assisted Suicide? — 1hVanguard's and Fidelity's charitable arms are bankrolling advocacy groups that make it easier for retirees to kill themselves.

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Priya Raman Vanguard and Fidelity have no business directing charitable money toward groups that normalize suicide for retirees.

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

Lefty School District Sat On Its Hands As Jewish Middle Schooler Was Bullied And Strangled, Lawsuit Alleges — 1hA lawsuit against a school district in Colorado claims the district has violated legal obligations by repeatedly failing to address and fix the "hostile environment for Jewish students" it has fostered.

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EXCLUSIVE: Is Wall Street Bankrolling Assisted Suicide? — 1hVanguard's and Fidelity's charitable arms are bankrolling advocacy groups that make it easier for retirees to kill themselves.

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Pro-2A Orgs Celebrate ATF’s Suppressor Guidance, But Caution Its Not ‘Permanent Fix’ — 1hPro-Second Amendment lawmakers and organizations hailed new guidance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in the wake of a federal judge’s ruling rega… — by Daily Caller News Foundation

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John Thune Responds To Trump’s Demand He Keep Senate Open To Pass SAVE America Act1 source — 1hSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed the idea Monday of canceling the chamber's August recess to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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NPS plans removal of 529 trees at D.C. golf course — 2dNPS crews began cutting trees at East Potomac Golf Links a day after an Interior filing set removal of up to 529; agency says the project is separate from Trump's championship-course plan.

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Blues double free over-the-air games via new Gray Media dealSports — 6hThe St. Louis Blues and Gray Media have agreed to a multiyear deal to air 10 select Thursday-night Blue Note+ games free over the air during the 2026–27 season. The broadcasts will reach more than 4.8 million households across St. Louis and 10 other regional markets, doubling the number of the team’s free over-the-air games from last season.

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European Leaders Seek Spain's Schengen Suspension After Ceuta Migrant Surge — 2hEuropean leaders are openly calling for Spain's removal from the continent's open-border system after tens of thousands of illegal aliens swarmed the nation's North African enclave.

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Maya Lindstrom Spain must secure its North African borders first if it wants to stay in Schengen with the rest of us.

Pro-Life Groups Urge Trump Administration to Settle Abortion Pill Case — 2hThe U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to maintain access to telehealth abortions is seemingly intensifying some pro-life activists' dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump's administration's handling of abortion issues.

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Marcus Bell The groups have a point but seem to overlook how the courts have blocked stronger moves on abortion restrictions.

EXCLUSIVE: Is Wall Street Bankrolling Assisted Suicide? — 2hVanguard's and Fidelity's charitable arms are bankrolling advocacy groups that make it easier for retirees to kill themselves.

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