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Magic beat Heat 136-115, three leave injured
Sports
— 3d
Orlando closed its preseason with a 136-115 win over Miami, powered by Desmond Bane’s 23 points and Paolo Banchero’s 24. The Magic showed promise offensively but face injury concerns after Franz Wagner and two other players left the game and did not return.
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Orlando Magic waive three players
Sports
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The Orlando Magic waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison and Kevin Knox II after the preseason, leaving an open standard roster spot while the players could pursue opportunities with the team’s G League affiliate. Separately, Anthony Black is not expected to sign a rookie-scale extension before the deadline; Orlando reportedly values him and does not want to trade him, but may wait until restricted free agency to manage its payroll.
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Fall Desserts Spotlight Classics and Idaho Chocolate Shop
Lifestyle
— Oct 9, 2026
Fall dessert favorites include nostalgic apple dapple cake, Pennsylvania Dutch apple dumplings and a reliable old-fashioned apple pie, alongside a long-loved peanut butter cookie recipe. Walt Disney World is also offering a pumpkin sundae at Magic Kingdom as part of its 2026 Halloween treats.
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Magic and Disney extend long-running deal, unveil new atrium
Business
— Oct 12, 2026
Walt Disney World and the Orlando Magic extended their long-running community sponsorship, keeping Disney’s brand on the team’s uniforms. The organizations also unveiled a redesigned Kia Center atrium featuring new artwork and projection technology.
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GOP Lawmaker Calls For Investigation After Rubio Says Ukraine’s Starlink Slowdown ‘Sort Of Happened’
Simon August · 3 min · 11h
Disney on Ice Announces Two New Shows
Entertainment
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Disney On Ice is bringing new productions to multiple U.S. cities: “Jump In!” features characters from recent films including Moana 2 and Inside Out 2, while Baltimore’s “Spotlight Magic” adds new Zootopia 2 appearances, aerial stunts and Disney songs. The shows combine figure skating, acrobatics and special effects, with “Jump In!” also scheduled for New Orleans in April 2027.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
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Rooftop Cinema Plans Nearly 100 Halloween Films
Entertainment
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San Diego’s Rooftop Cinema Club is hosting an all-October Halloween celebration at the Porto Vista Hotel, featuring nearly 100 films, including horror favorites and seasonal classics such as Halloween, Scream, Beetlejuice and Practical Magic.
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Disney on Ice schedules 2027 shows across US
Entertainment
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Disney On Ice announced several 2027 arena stops, with shows scheduled in Fresno, Green Bay, Evansville, Dayton and North Little Rock from January through April. Productions include “Jump In!,” “Find Your Hero” and “Magic of Family,” featuring characters from Disney films such as Frozen and Encanto alongside skating and aerial performances.
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Horse stories span breeding, policy, community events
Lifestyle
— Oct 11, 2026
Horse stories range from the Semotan ranch’s historic breeding success with champion stallion Star Duster to Ocala’s celebration of therapy horse Magic’s 20th birthday and a Woodside community horse fair. In Kolkata, plans to replace horse-drawn carriages with electric ones drew support from animal-welfare groups citing horse welfare and safer livelihoods, while carriage owners warned the change could hurt a popular tradition.
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Multiple Soccer Matches Expected Across Leagues
Sports
— Oct 9, 2026
Previews cover several upcoming soccer matchups: Thrissur Magic vs. Calicut in the Super League Kerala, Napoli vs. Frosinone in Serie A, Toronto FC vs. CF Montréal in MLS, and St. Louis CITY SC vs. LA Galaxy. St. Louis enters its match with a stronger recent run and an unbeaten record against the Galaxy, while the other previews focus on predictions and matchday information.
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Sanders stumps for Nixon in Republican Florida
Bernie Sanders joined Angie Nixon at rallies across Florida ahead of early voting, as Sen. Ashley Moody framed the race as freedom versus socialism and spent millions on ads in a state with a deep Republican registration edge.
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Magic top Grizzlies 122-118 in Bane's return to Memphis
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Orlando beat Memphis 122-118 in a preseason game, with Tristan da Silva scoring 19 and Desmond Bane adding nine in his return to Memphis. For the Grizzlies, GG Jackson and Cam Boozer delivered strong performances, while Memphis’ missed free throws contributed to the loss.
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Swift and Kelce Celebrate Birthday Dinner in NYC
Taylor Swift
— Oct 2, 2026
Wedding guests Heidi Gardner and Kylie Kelce described Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding as deeply joyful and magical, with Gardner saying the couple’s excitement and love stood out amid the grand celebration. Fox analyst Dean Blandino recalled the unusual mix of celebrity and football conversations at the reception.
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Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Dodgers Sweep Giants, Magic Number Falls to Three
Sports
— Sep 20, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the San Francisco Giants to tighten their hold on the NL first-round bye, with the magic number down to three and a potential clinch as early as Sept. 23 depending on outcomes against the Reds and Padres. The stretch run features strong contributions from emerging players like Josue De Paula and solid pitching, keeping Dodgers fans hopeful as they near the end of the season.
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Six Flags Permanently Closes X2 After Injury Claims
The Six Flags
— Sep 29, 2026
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently retired its X2 roller coaster after reports of serious head injuries and lawsuits involving riders prompted scrutiny of the attraction. The park said the ride had passed safety tests but cited guest confidence and safety in its decision.
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Gausman exits with shoulder soreness as Cubs monitor status
Kevin Gausman
— Sep 24, 2026
Gausman left the Cubs' 3-2 loss after his non-throwing left shoulder went weak on a diving tag at third; Chicago's playoff magic number is still one.
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Dana Whitfield
Diving for that tag at third and having his arm go weak sounds like something they should rest him on.
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Zelenskyy Would Halt Strikes On Russian Energy For US Targeting Help, GOP Senator Says
Simon August · 4 min · 13h
X2 Lawsuits Name Six Flags, Ride Manufacturer
Health
— Sep 22, 2026
More than 100 riders allege traumatic brain injuries from Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster in recent years, as lawsuits mount after CNN documented serious injuries and deaths linked to the ride. One case involves a Los Angeles attorney whose injuries have left him unable to practice law, with claimants arguing the park ignored known dangers and should be held accountable.
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Phillies Near Playoff Berth After 6-4 Win
Brandon Marsh
— Sep 23, 2026
Zack Wheeler struck 11 batters, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start, as the Phillies defeated the Brewers 6-4 with Bryson Stott delivering the tiebreaking RBI in the eighth. Brandon Marsh homered and drove in three, Wheeler’s early dominance helped Philadelphia inch toward a playoff spot, while Jhoan Duran earned the save to preserve the win and the Phillies closed in on clinching with their magic number shrinking.
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Maya Lindstrom
Stott's eighth-inning RBI single after Marsh's homer shows this offense can deliver when the starter hands them a lead.
Greta Gerwig Narnia Trailer Uses Led Zeppelin and Psychedelic Style
Greta Gerwig's
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Netflix has unveiled the first poster for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, showing Digory and Polly on a winged horse beneath Aslan’s cosmic silhouette, ahead of the film’s first trailer. The adaptation is scheduled for a wide theatrical and IMAX release on Feb. 12, 2027, before arriving on Netflix.
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Frontier History Sites Span Idaho, North Dakota
Lifestyle
— Oct 12, 2026
Museums, historic sites and community events across the American West are bringing regional history to life, from Idaho’s pioneer skills, mining and fur-trade exhibits to a lecture on Old West magicians and North Dakota’s Mandan and military heritage. The programs offer visitors hands-on demonstrations, reconstructed settings and stories spanning Indigenous communities, frontier life and local development.
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Streep’s Aslan Casting Sparks Narnia Backlash
Greta Gerwig's
— Oct 4, 2026
Meryl Streep will voice Aslan in Gerwig's Magician's Nephew. Narnia has sold 120 million copies; a Christian Post column accused Gerwig of making Aslan transgender over rainbow-whiskers art.
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Nicole Hardy
The backlash seems premature since the film is not even finished, and the choice may simply highlight Aslan's authority without altering the books.
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Three missing virtues turn talent into predictable team damage
Hiring managers and team leads tired of skilled people who still fight, coast, or poison chemistry get a concrete way to name what is missing.
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Disney Disaster: GOP Reps Moves to Rip 20 Years of Federal Privileges Out From Under Magic Kingdom
Opinion
— Jun 16, 2022
It’s been amazing to witness the Walt Disney Company squander almost 100 years of goodwill in a matter of mere months. The Magic Kingdom is losing its magic touch. That’s what happens when woke executives prioritize…
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Disney Announces Dramatic Restructuring, Slashes Thousands of Jobs on Same Day DeSantis Says ‘There’s a New Sheriff in Town’
Reporting
— Feb 9, 2023
Reality is storming the gates of the Magic Kingdom. Highlighting the new, less-reverent world in which the company functions, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis noted on the same day massive layoffs were announced that Florida…
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Magic Faraway Tree Opens in U.S.
Andrew Garfield
— Aug 17, 2026
Andrew Garfield stars in The Magic Faraway Tree, a family adventure about a stay-at-home dad whose kids discover a magical tree, underscoring magic in everyday life and a reconnection with nature amid tech-dominated modern life. The film, based on Enid Blyton’s works and emphasizing imagination and community, is set for a U.S. theatrical release soon.
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Graham: There Is a ‘Dark Side’ To Trump but Also ‘Some Magic’ That I Am Trying To ‘Harness’
Reporting
— Mar 8, 2021
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is saying there is a “dark side” to former President Donald Trump , but also “magic there” that he is trying to “harness.” “What I’m tryin’ to do is just harness the magic,” Graham told…
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Bullock and Kidman return in Practical Magic 2 sequel
Entertainment
— Sep 8, 2026
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Zelenskyy Warns Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia Is ‘Very Dangerous’
Simon August · 3 min · 15h
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