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Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Mossad, Judiciary Says — 5hIran 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.

Herbstreit Defends Cruz GameDay Appearance Amid Backlash — 15hKirk Herbstreit said he'd "never seen a guy booed that long" after Ted Cruz's nearly 10-minute GameDay spot; journalists called his defense disingenuous.

Sam Okafor Herbstreit has a point about the booing going on way too long for any guest on a college football show.

Trump Announces Ban on CNN MSNBC and Politico From White House — 16hIt appears people won’t be seeing CNN, MS NOW and Politico at the White House. That’s because President Donald Trump has banned the three media outlets from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.… — by Sandra Rhodes

Tom Gallagher Restricting access like this only fuels more division instead of encouraging better reporting from everyone.

Prince Harry makes first public appearance in Britain since US return — 2dPrince Harry made his first Britain public appearance since the US return at the Invictus Spirit Awards as Earl Spencer's memoir claimed King Charles said of Diana they would forget her soon enough.

Rachel Meyers Earl Spencer's memoir timing adds extra strain just when Harry is trying to resume UK work.

Harry Kane Sets Bundesliga 100-Goal Record — 16hHarry Kane reached 100 Bundesliga goals in a record 98 appearances, then 101, in Bayern's 7-0 win over Union Berlin on September 18, 2026.

Dana Whitfield It's impressive how Kane has taken to German football without losing his edge. This record underlines his value beyond just the Premier League.

Duterte Ordered to Appear in Person at ICC Fitness Hearing — 3dICC judges ordered 81-year-old Rodrigo Duterte to appear in person at a September 16, 2026 fitness hearing, his first since transfer to The Hague in March 2025.

Elena Vasquez At 81, Duterte should be allowed to attend this fitness hearing by video instead of traveling to The Hague.

Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’ — 1dThe former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The A… — by Sandra Rhodes

Sam Okafor Kaepernick is right that the anthem is tough to sing, but that has nothing to do with why we stand for it.

Taj Gibson Retires, Joins Bulls Coaching Staff — 4dAt 41, after a trade to New Orleans, Taj Gibson retired rather than play an 18th season—he was the 35th NBA player to appear in his 40s—and joins the Bulls as an assistant under Splitter.

Priya Raman Taj Gibson always brought solid defense and leadership, so having him coach the Bulls should help the young guys a lot.

Casey Affleck and Lookalike Son Indiana, 22, Appear Together at Venice Festival — Sep 9, 2026

Sam Okafor Casey and his son really do look alike, especially side by side at the festival.

Former Blue Jays Pitcher Brian Wolfe Dies at 45 — 2dBrian Wolfe, a former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher who also played nine seasons in Japan, died at age 45 with his wife announcing the death on Sept. 15 after a long illness; he appeared in 72 MLB games for Toronto from 2007-2009 before building a substantial career in Nippon Professional Baseball. Tributes from friends and former teammates followed the announcement of his passing.

Trump Rallies for Whatley in North Carolina — 4dPresident Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are visiting North Carolina this week to campaign for U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley, with Trump speaking at a Gastonia rally and Melania touring an Ashe County elementary school to highlight education technology and community resilience in recovery from recent disasters. The appearances, including ticketed procedures and school visits, underscore a coordinated effort to energize Republican voters in the midterm race.

Ms. Rachel Praises Mamdani as Backlash Grows Over 9/11 Appearance — Sep 11, 2026Ms. Rachel is defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as controversy grows over whether he should attend Friday's 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony for the Sept. 11 terror… — by Andrew Powell

Nicole Hardy Mamdani deserves to attend the ceremony like any other leader, the backlash seems driven more by politics than principle.

Barbara Eden, 95, cancels Cinecon appearance amid sudden illness — Sep 6, 2026Barbara Eden, 95, canceled her Cinecon Classic Film Festival appearance due to a sudden illness, but she will still be honored with the Cinecon Legacy Award with Pat Boone accepting on her behalf. The last-minute in-person cancellation and well-wishes were reported across multiple outlets as the festival confirmed the tribute would proceed regardless.

Priya Raman Get well soon, Barbara. 95 years old and still had the will to show up until this happened - that's remarkable dedication.

Sarandon Says Gaza Stance Costs Her Film Roles — Sep 6, 2026Susan Sarandon says she continues to lose major film opportunities because agencies still tell employers not to hire her due to her pro-Palestinian activism and criticism of Israel, even as public opinion appears to shift. She says she feels welcome internationally and has found support from people like director Andrea Pallaoro, while Venice Festival appearances highlight her ongoing conflict with Hollywood’s power structure.

Dana Whitfield Whether you agree with her politics or not, blacklisting actors over their opinions is a bad look for an industry that claims to champion free expression.