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Mantic Raises $25M After Beating Human Forecasters — 21hLondon AI startup Mantic raised $25 million in seed funding led by Radical Ventures, with Microsoft’s M12, after its judgmental forecasting system beat all human forecasters at the Metaculus Cup, signaling strong demand from hedge funds, corporates, and governments for medium-term risk and scenario planning. Founded in 2024 by Toby Shevlane and Ben Day, Mantic blends human-style reasoning with backtested historical data to predict geopolitical, economic, and strategic events, targeting scenarios where traditional models struggle.

Nicole Hardy Beating the top human forecasters on Metaculus shows this approach could help with tricky geopolitical calls that pure models miss.

Angels Hand Mariners First Losing Season Since 2019 — 3dAngels pitcher Ryan Johnson delivered six strong innings to beat the Mariners 2-1, with Josh Lowe supplying the go-ahead homer as Johnson continued to stake his claim in the Angels’ rotation, boasting a 2.03 ERA over his last eight starts. Seattle’s playoff hopes dimmed as the loss marked another setback for a Mariners team that has struggled to support its pitching and remained in a tenuous position in the standings.

Derek Foss Mariners offense keeps letting their pitching down at the worst possible time this season.

‘Full House’ Star Turns Health Crisis Into Mission After Beating Two Cancers — Apr 6, 2026After facing two separate cancer diagnoses in just over a year, Dave Coulier says the experience forced him to rethink nearly everything in his daily routine. According to Fox News , the former “Full House” star, 66…

Reality TV Star Beats Hillary Clinton In Legal Knowledge QuizReporting — Aug 24, 2022Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lost to a reality TV star in a head to head battle on their legal knowledge. A clip of the Apple TV show titled “Gutsy” featuring Hillary Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, was…

Controversial College Basketball Star Rejects Jill Biden’s ‘Apology’ and Invitation: ‘We’ll Go to the Obamas’Reporting — Apr 5, 2023LSU basketball star Angel Reese continued to slam first lady Jill Biden on Tuesday for suggesting Iowa — the team the Tigers beat to win the national championship Sunday — should join LSU for the traditional champions’…

Jasmine Crockett Claims Comey’s Defense Attorney Will Be A Star — Sep 26, 2025Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett claimed that the defense attorney who could help former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey beat charges would “make a name for themselves.” A federal grand…

Lazio Rally Past Udinese 2-1, Stay PerfectSports — Sep 8, 2026Lazio came from behind to beat Udinese 2-1, with Frattesi leveling in the 75th minute and Albert Gudmundsson netting the decisive goal in the 88th. The victory extends Lazio’s strong start in Serie A, keeping them among the early leaders with an undefeated run alongside Roma and Inter.

Starodubtseva Upsets Tjen to Reach Monterrey Quarterfinals — Aug 24, 2026Ukrainian star Yuliia Starodubtseva, after a six-match slump, advanced to the Monterrey quarterfinals by beating seventh-seeded Janice Tjen in straight sets, aided by a 5-0 ace edge and converting most break chances. The Monterrey slate also featured France’s Diane Parry progressing to the quarterfinals, with other first-round winners and a lucky loser round continuing the draw.

Cardinals Beat White Sox 3-1 in Series Finale — Sep 10, 2026The Chicago White Sox look to avoid a series sweep at Rate Field as Hagen Smith makes his first MLB start in a bullpen-style assignment against the Pirates, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. CT. Smith, a 23-year-old left-hander, has impressed in relief with a 0.56 ERA over 16 innings and 23 strikeouts, and will be limited by pitch count as Jared Jones starts for Pittsburgh.

UK Economy Grows 0.4% in July, Beating Forecasts — Sep 11, 2026Britain’s July GDP rose 0.4%, led by services and supported by a resilient economy that has outpaced expectations and maintained growth momentum into Q3; analysts note the oil-price surge from Middle East tensions could test the inflation and BoE path, while some commentators warn the pickup may reflect seasonal effects. The data reinforce a bright start to 2025’s second half and support forecasts of stronger 2026 growth, even as the BoE weighs higher inflation risks and policy responses.

Marcus Bell Good news on growth but oil prices from the Middle East could still push inflation higher and complicate things for the Bank.

Lynx Beat Wings as McBride Nets 43, Clinches Playoff — Aug 8, 2026Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles delivered a dramatic half-court buzzer-beater against the Las Vegas Aces, signaling her rise as a pivotal playmaker as the Lynx push toward the playoffs. She later starred with 26 points in a 98-87 win to clinch a playoff berth, supported by Napheesa Collier and a balanced lineup that stretched the lead and held off the Aces.

Woo Leads Mariners Past Athletics 2-0 With One-Hit Shutout — Sep 7, 2026Bryan Woo delivered another dominant start for the Seattle Mariners, spinning eight scoreless innings and guiding a 2-0 win over the Athletics, while rookie Michael Arroyo made his MLB debut for Seattle. The performances, including a late save by Andrés Muñoz in the 2-0 game, reinforced Woo’s strong stretch as the Mariners beat Oakland.

Dana Whitfield Cool moment for Arroyo getting his first taste of the big leagues in a game like that. Muñoz slamming the door shut made it a clean night all around.

Padres rally past Twins 7-5, stay in wild-card — Aug 22, 2026The San Diego Padres used a seventh‑inning rally to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5, keeping themselves in contention for a National League wild-card spot while Ty France provided key run support as he continues a standout season. France’s Player Weekend baguette-and-flag bat highlighted his production, part of a breakout year that includes 18 homers and a .293 average, complementing a Padres lineup led by stars like Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth.

Montero shines as Tigers beat Cubs in Chicago — Jul 23, 2026Keider Montero anchored his return to Detroit’s rotation with 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball and eight strikeouts, helping the Tigers to a 5-1 win over the Cubs at Wrigley as Hao-Yu Lee delivered a pivotal three-run homer. The victory capped a strong road trip for Detroit, moving them within 4 1/2 games of the AL Wild Card and highlighting their continued climb after the All-Star break alongside Torkelson’s contributions.

Wallabies beat Argentina to extend win streak under Kiss — Aug 29, 2026The Wallabies extended their unbeaten run under Les Kiss to four straight wins with a 27-21 victory over Argentina in Jujuy, highlighted by dominant forward pressure and late turnovers that sealed the result. The win lifts Australia in the World Rugby rankings and continues a strong start to Kiss’s tenure.

Rocchio’s Grand Slam, Walk-Off Homer Lift Guardians — Sep 5, 2026Brayan Rocchio delivered a historic late-game rally for Cleveland, tying the game with a grand slam and later delivering a ninth-inning walk-off to beat Detroit in the first game of a doubleheader, keeping the Guardians in the AL wild-card race. The performance came as Cleveland weathered a rough start and as manager Stephen Vogt shuffled the lineup, with Rocchio returning to the nine-hole role in a bid to spark the offense.

Chris Dalton Grand slam to tie it then the walk-off? Rocchio was due for a game like this, glad it happened when it mattered.

Arsenal beat Villa 1-0 as Saka's goal extends unbeaten start — Aug 31, 2026Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa to extend their flawless Premier League start, with Bukayo Saka delivering the decisive strike as Mikel Arteta marked his 250th EPL match in charge. The win highlighted Arsenal's continued defensive resilience amid Villa's rebuilding phase under Unai Emery.

Maya Lindstrom Saka just doesn't stop delivering when it matters. Arsenal's start to the season is genuinely scary good.

Aubameyang's third straight goal fuels Deportivo win — Aug 30, 2026Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored for a third straight game to help Deportivo La Coruna beat Valencia 3-1 after taking a 2-0 lead, as the promoted side began La Liga with a strong win. The 37-year-old forward, signed from Marseille for a reported €1.5 million, adds to his career return with a marquee start for Deportivo after stints with several top clubs.

Here’s a List of the Celebrities Elon Musk Has Already Scared Off of TwitterOpinion — Nov 1, 2022When it started to look as if Donald Trump were going to beat out former first lady Hillary Clinton for the presidency in 2016, celebrities started vowing left and right that they would move to Canada if he actually…

Athletics Top Twins 4-2 Behind Jump — Aug 26, 2026Gage Jump delivered a standout 6 1/3-inning, two‑run effort with nine strikeouts to help Oakland beat Minnesota 4-2, flashing 98 mph and a developing changeup that contributed to a strong performance despite mixed recent results. Managers and analysts lauded his outing, emphasized the bullpen's solid work, and noted the continued development of his repertoire as the A’s ride the momentum of the win into upcoming starts.

‘Fit and Healthy’ 14-Year-Old Boy’s Heart Stops Beating While Riding Bike – In Coma for 4 DaysReporting — Dec 20, 2022Fourteen-year-old Oscar was biking with his stepfather, Adam Dawe, in Cornwall, England, when he started to fall behind and complained of dizziness. For someone who had loved mountain biking for years, having done…

Biker Gang Mercilessly Beats Man, Cops Say Minor Bump Started the Entire Bloody IncidentReporting — Apr 10, 2022Members of a biker club assaulted a 35-year-old man after he bumped into one of them by accident at a Carleton, Michigan, bar, authorities said. The incident occurred April 2 at the Wolf’s Den Bar located in the 1400…

Water Gun Started Incident That Ended in Teen's Violent Death, 3 Arrested for Fatal BeatingReporting — Jun 12, 2022Three men have been arrested in connection with the death of a 17-year-old boy who was killed in the parking lot of LeBron James’ I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, on June 2. Deshawn Stafford Jr., 20, Tyler Stafford, 19…

Yankees beat Orioles 3-1 as Grisham drives three — Aug 19, 2026Trent Grisham homered and delivered a go-ahead two-run single to power the Yankees to a 3-1 win over the Orioles in the series opener, with Yerry De los Santos and David Bednar closing out and earning the save. The game also marked Carlos Rodón’s return to the rotation, while Orioles starter Shane Baz struck out 10 but was charged with all three runs.