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Nor’easter Kills Worker, Floods East Coast, Disrupts Travel — 3dA powerful fall nor’easter is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and dangerous surf to Long Island and the New York area Friday into the weekend. Officials and utilities are preparing with beach protections, staffing and service plans, while residents are urged to avoid the surf and take precautions in flood-prone areas.

High school volleyball teams post non-league and district winsSports — 2dIndian Trail, Olathe South and Resurrection each won 2-0 non-league volleyball matches. In Laredo-area district play, Cigarroa stayed undefeated, Alexander and United swept their opponents, and other teams—including the Tigers and Panthers—earned victories in close matches.

A49 traffic slows after car crashes into Onibury Bridge — 3dCrashes caused delays in several areas: a pickup struck a guardrail on the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge, while two incidents near Onibury disrupted traffic on the A49. A separate two-vehicle collision on the A56 near Haslingden caused lengthy delays on the M66 before the road was cleared around 6 p.m.

JCPenney closes Ross Park store, leaves three — 4dJCPenney closed its Ross Park Mall store in Pittsburgh after nearly 40 years, saying it could not renew the lease or find another suitable location. The closure leaves three stores in the Pittsburgh area and is part of the retailer’s plan to shutter about 150 underperforming locations through 2026.

IJRAttorney General Todd Blanche Pushes Back On ABC News Host Martha Raddatz’s ‘Extraordinarily Disingenuous’ Comments About Press Freedom Under TrumpSpencer Lombardo · 4 min · 4h

Teacher and student die during Iowa school field trip — 4dA fifth-grade teacher, Hannah Jorgensen, and 10-year-old student Ahmed Osman died after entering the water during a school field trip to Iowa’s MacBride Nature Recreation Area. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, and the school district is providing support to students and staff.

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.

Cities with fastest-growing home prices listed by metro area — 6dTypical U.S. home value hit $369,678 in August, up 1.3%; Sandy Ridge, NC led Winston-Salem metro gains at +12.7% per Zillow-Stacker lists.

Derek Foss I hope these gains do not push more families out of buying in smaller metros where values are moving fastest.

Backyard Bear Encounters Reported in Washington, North CarolinaWorld — 4dA 12-year-old boy in Bellingham, Washington, fought off a black bear that attacked him in his backyard; the bear then injured his father before fleeing, and both were treated for minor injuries. Wildlife officials have set a trap after the bear returned to the area, while the family says the encounter has not changed their view of the risks posed by local bears.

Pope Leo Begins Four-Day Visit to France — 6dPope Leo XIV’s 2026 apostolic tour across France, Peru, Uruguay and other stops is drawing massive crowds and spurring tourism and infrastructure planning, from Paris’s Notre-Dame area to Lourdes, Lima’s Las Palmas mass and Chiclayo’s urban preparations. The visits are framed as both a major spiritual renewal for local communities and a significant economic and logistical undertaking for host cities.

Florida reports 152 local dengue cases and one death in Tampa area — Sep 18, 2026Florida recorded 152 locally acquired dengue cases in 2026 and confirmed a dengue-related death of an elderly Tampa woman who died Sept. 4.

On X · @AdikastakesFootball creator frames England-Spain clash as Premier League vs La Liga and Kane-Yamal Ballon d’Or showdownNigerian creator @Adikastakes posts provocative framing of England vs Spain as PL vs La Liga 'WAR' and Kane vs Yamal Ballon d’Or decider; reaction is predominantly dismissive of the hype and league comparisons, with only a small minority amplifying the England/PL side.752 likes · 1d

Boise’s Unknown Wanderer Identified After 44 Years — 5dAda County investigators are set to reveal the identity of Boise’s “Unknown Wanderer” and say there may be a link to the 1982 Tylenol poisonings, with a news conference scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time. The case dates back to the 1982 Boise church death and involves a cyanide-suicide, a mysterious alias, and tens of thousands of dollars in play, now being revisited in light of potential Chicago-area ties.

Possible Measles Exposures Reported Across US, Canada — 4dHealth officials issued measles exposure alerts after infected people visited public venues in Quebec, Washington state, Illinois and the St. Louis area, including a school, restaurant, bars and Busch Stadium. People who may have been exposed are urged to monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days and call a health care provider before seeking in-person care; officials also stress vaccination as protection against the highly contagious disease.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Consumers Raise Eurozone Inflation Expectations Above ECB Target — Sep 18, 2026Euro-area consumers' one-year inflation expectation rose to 3.0% in August 2026, above the ECB's 2% target, with three- and five-year views also higher.

Derek Foss Seeing the five-year number rise too means people are losing faith in price stability over time.

Report says Chicago-area businesses lost $1.2 billion in immigration crackdown — Sep 8, 2026

Ten Lions Found Dead in Tanzania, Probe Underway — Sep 20, 2026Ten lions were found dead in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with preliminary findings suggesting poisoning as the cause and authorities launching an expert investigation amid long-standing tensions with the local Maasai community over evictions. The incident echoes broader regional wildlife-poisoning concerns, including recent elephant deaths near Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem.

Derek Foss This poisoning shows how badly human-wildlife conflicts need real solutions before more animals die.

Daily Caller News FoundationAttorney General Todd Blanche Pushes Back On ABC News Host Martha Raddatz’s ‘Extraordinarily Disingenuous’ Comments About Press Freedom Under TrumpAttorney General Todd Blanche defended President Donald Trump's recent access restrictions on certain media outlets during a Sunday interview with ABC News.4h

Oregon Ohio and Pennsylvania high school football scores from Sept. 18 — Sep 18, 2026Across regions, high school football dominates the sports slate with regional score updates and key matchups. Highlights include Oregon's top-ranked games and early results, Columbus-area scores, an Ohio Streetsboro-Roosevelt preview with standout players, and Bucks County Week Four updates.

Sam Okafor Bucks County had a couple of tight games in week four that could shake up the standings before October.

Can you read data — or just vibes?Quizie — QuizFifteen questions on charts, stats, and the tricks numbers play. The rank tells everyone whether to trust your slides.

Undefeated Clarke Central faces North Oconee in Athens-area showdown — Sep 3, 2026High school football is underway nationwide with Week 3 Athens updates featuring Clarke Central vs North Oconee, Nebraska area results including South Loup’s 40-6 win, and Texas and Florida markets highlighting Fort Worth-area scores and Big Bend action with Pensacola Catholic at Godby live coverage.

Dana Whitfield Pensacola Catholic at Godby is the game I'm watching tonight, Big Bend football has some real talent this year.

Boil Advisories Lifted and Issued in Several CommunitiesEnvironment — Sep 11, 2026Boil-water advisories were issued in multiple communities after water-line breaks or leaks and have been lifted in several areas following repairs and satisfactory water tests, though a few locations still operate under advisories or emergency directives. The affected communities include Great Bend (KS), Modeste (LA), the Richmond County area, White Plains (KY), and Cedar Rapids (IA), with precise closures, testing, and lifting timelines noted for each locality.

Most Expensive Homes Ranked in Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona — Sep 17, 2026Stacker identified the cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, and Arizona using Zillow Home Values Index data as of August 2026, illustrating how prices cluster in certain metro areas amid high mortgage rates. The reports converge on affordability pressures and factors like location, size, age, and condition driving the valuations.

Tom Gallagher Location and condition clearly drive those big gaps more than people admit.

Seattle parents sue Salem hospital alleging staff told them to drive son's body home — 6dA Seattle-area family is suing Salem Health and an emergency physician, alleging hospital staff pressured them to transport their nearly 9-month-old son’s body home in their private car after his death at Salem Hospital, citing cost concerns and a lack of paperwork for proper transport. The lawsuit also accuses the hospital of failing to provide dignified, timely options or a morgue response and claims the family was guided through decisions in a state of shock, with the infant’s death tied to Down syndrome and other health issues.

IJRSecretary Bessent Dismisses Report Of China’s Continued Support For IranSpencer Lombardo · 3 min · 5h

Calendars List Upcoming Tech, Community EventsTech — Sep 17, 2026A Seattle-area Space Week tabletop exercise will simulate a cislunar infrastructure scenario as Artemis-era policy moves shape space operations, with input from DHS and policy experts. Separately, a PRSA Puget Sound panel will explore what Pacific Northwest tech reporters seek in coverage, while GeekWire aggregates and promotes local tech events across Seattle and Portland regions.

Pregnancy Rewires Brain Circuit Driving Food Cravings in Mice — Sep 18, 2026Researchers have pinpointed a brain mechanism in mice linking pregnancy to stronger cravings for palatable foods: serotonin neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus become less active during gestation due to increased SK3 channel activity, which drives food-seeking behavior. The team also traced a neural pathway to the ventral tegmental area, where activation reduces cravings, shedding light on the neural basis of gestational eating patterns observed in humans.

Starbucks Plans 250 North American Store Closures — Sep 19, 2026Several beloved coffee destinations are closing: Starbucks in Hove, UK will cease trading on October 4 after a long-running location, with staff offered roles at nearby stores; Williamsburg’s Partners Coffee flagship in New York City is also shutting as lease ends amid financial pressures, though a new Bedford Avenue cafe will continue the brand’s presence in the area. In Kent, The CakeShed on The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells is closing with its last day on September 27, marking the end of a well-loved cafe and restaurant staple in the town.

Nine Women’s Deaths Spur South Africa Protests — Sep 17, 2026Memorials and silent protests across South Africa followed the discovery of eight to nine deaths of women in the Ekurhuleni and Kempton Park areas, renewing public anger over femicide and calls for stronger policing and action against gender-based violence. Authorities and activists cite a national crisis in GBV, with President Ramaphosa pledging intensified investigations and police operations like a broader crackdown to protect women.

Heavy Rain Threats Expected Across Nepal, U.S.Weather — Sep 17, 2026Nepal faces a potential spell of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall this week as a Bay of Bengal system may strengthen and interact with a westerly flow, prompting authorities to urge monitoring and precautions. In the United States, South Florida is warned of frequent showers and high rainfall rates with flood risk, while the Northeast—from New York City to surrounding areas—faces a flash flood threat this weekend that could affect the I-95 corridor.

On X · @sarkodieSarkodie Posts Prayer for Good Health, Peace and WisdomGhanaian rapper Sarkodie's brief prayer post draws largely affirmative reactions (80-90% supportive or neutral-positive) from fans, with only a small minority of critical replies tied to past rivalries and allegations.914 likes · 1d