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PA Seeks Help From CDC Over Measles Outbreak — 21hThe health department in Pennsylvania health department wants help from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in dealing with the current measles outbreak in the comm… — by Sandra Rhodes

Dana Whitfield It's smart for Pennsylvania to call in the CDC for this measles outbreak before it spreads further.

OpenAI Discloses Six Model Safety Incidents — 3dOpenAI CEO Sam Altman urges a federal framework to set consistent safety rules for frontier AI and to help with international coordination, even as the company already performs safety work before releasing new models. The AI landscape is shifting as reliability-focused startups push confidence-based outputs, while standalone tools like Relay are being retired as larger platforms integrate automation, and investors increasingly look to AI-enabled infrastructure beneficiaries such as Bloom Energy.

Janney Honors Missing Nancy Guthrie at Emmys — 3dAllison Janney overcame 2 percent odds to win her eighth Emmy, then said she thinks about missing Nancy Guthrie every day. Savannah Guthrie said she was touched and needs help.

Next Raises Profit Guidance, Expects Slower Sales Growth — 1dNext reported a 10.5% rise in first-half profit and lifted its full-year pretax guidance to about £1.255 billion, helped by hot weather and strong online demand overseas. The retailer signaled mixed momentum with strong international growth and online profitability, but UK sales gains are expected to slow and warehousing and stock-management challenges persist, even as cash generation and dividends remain robust.

Jared Kim The warehousing issues they mentioned could eat into those gains if not fixed, even with better dividends coming.

Obama Announces Loss of Family Dog Sunny After 13 Years — 1dBarack Obama announced the death of his family’s 13-year-old Portuguese water dog Sunny, describing her as a “force of nature” who loved his daughters and helped around the White House. Tributes emphasize Sunny’s athletic energy, loyalty, and bond with Bo, noting she disliked getting wet and remained loyal and adventurous for thirteen years.

Women more satisfied with their churches' efforts to help them understand the Bible, poll findsGood News — Sep 8, 2026A recent American Bible Society poll shows most churchgoers feel satisfied with efforts to help them understand the Bible, with women reporting notably higher satisfaction than men.

Educators Urge Parents to Let Children StruggleLifestyle — Sep 11, 2026Developmental experts say allowing children to struggle with everyday problems helps them develop planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, even as parents face the pull of instant AI help. The guidance emphasizes pausing before stepping in, considering a child’s age and circumstances, and recognizing that frequent interventions can hinder learning how to recover from mistakes or try new approaches.

Nicole Hardy AI apps make it too easy to solve everything for them so resisting that urge feels like the real test for parents right now.

Sanders urges Trump-Xi treaty to pause advanced AI and ban superintelligence — 3dBernie Sanders wants Trump and Xi to pause advanced AI and ban superintelligence. Trump says America already leads, calls new limits a hoax that would help China, and points to existing authority.

Sam Okafor Trump has the stronger point that America should not tie its own hands while Beijing keeps racing ahead.

Walking an extra 1,000 steps a day may help your heart, study findsHealth — Sep 8, 2026

Trump pins Saudi pipeline attack on Iran as oil routes narrow — 4dAfter drones shut a Saudi bypass line and a projectile hit a Hormuz vessel, President Trump said Iran was probably responsible, as Houthi gains and a Saudi plea for help pressed global energy supply.

Dana Whitfield Trump is right that Iran likely backs these strikes on Saudi oil lines, but direct proof is still needed before any retaliation.

Topeka Woman Killed Helping Crash Victim on Highway — 6dA 44-year-old Topeka social worker, Sarah J. McLaughlin-Olson, was killed while helping crash victims on U.S. Route 75 south of Topeka on Sept. 10, after a Ford F-350 pulling a horse trailer veered onto the shoulder to avoid other vehicles. The Honda Civic driver was seriously injured and McLaughlin-Olson’s death drew statements from her school community about her dedication and support for students and families.

Wheeler’s Seven Scoreless Lift Phillies in Wild-Card Race — 2dZack Wheeler delivered seven scoreless innings against Washington, boosting the Phillies' playoff hopes as he nears 2,000 career strikeouts and helps stabilize a rotation shaken by Luzardo's IL placement. With Luzardo out and inconsistencies from other starters, Philadelphia faces a critical stretch and relies on Wheeler to anchor the staff ahead of the Wild Card round.

The right to play: displaced by conflict — Sep 9, 2026Charities help children displaced by conflict regain confidence and skills through play programs that restore routine and expression.

Sam Okafor These kids deserve safe spaces to play even after losing everything to war.

Sports Helped Nation Heal After 9/11Sports — Sep 8, 2026Twenty-five years after 9/11, reflections highlight national grief, resilience, and the enduring impact on American life, from collective memory to how communities found ways to return to normalcy. Across the pieces, sports emerge as a unifying force and a lens for healing, illustrating how athletes, fans, and events helped communities cope and remember together.

Little Richard and Eric Clapton Share September 14 Milestones — 5dMid-September highlights include the International Day of Democracy, Engineers' Day in India, and the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, alongside the 2008 Lehman Brothers bankruptcy that helped trigger the global financial crisis.

One UI 9 brings a minor feature that can help improve battery life of Galaxy devicesTech — Sep 7, 2026

An Olivia Rodrigo-backed nonprofit gives sexual assault survivors $1.5K with no strings attached. Here's how it helpsGood News — Sep 7, 2026

Teacher lists nine classroom practices removed over the yearsGood News — Sep 8, 2026An elementary teacher posted on TikTok about nine classroom activities that have faded over time and why bringing them back could help students.

Steelers Seek More From Struggling DK Metcalf — 4dMetcalf had four catches for 40 yards and multiple drops in Week 1, a performance that prompted critics to question his body control and reliability while still noting he’s open enough to help Pittsburgh’s passing game with Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers won, but their offense overall struggled, and the team needs Metcalf to rebound quickly after the costly drops and missed opportunities as the season progresses.

UC Davis Study Finds Three-Minute Equine Interactions Ease Teen Distress — 3dA UC Davis study finds that spending just three minutes with miniature horses and donkeys can quickly improve teens’ mood, reducing loneliness, sadness, and anxiety, with stronger effects when teens notice the animals’ body-language cues and even when the animals walk away. The research emphasizes a two-way interaction, arguing that animals’ active participation helps shape the human benefits and should guide the design of animal-assisted interventions.

Charley Pride Makes Grand Ole Opry History — Sep 9, 2026A trio of landmark moments in American roots music are highlighted: Elvis Presley’s early hit “I Forgot to Remember to Forget” helped launch his country-chart dominance and was later reinterpreted by Bob Dylan, while Bill Monroe is celebrated as the bluegrass pioneer who shaped the genre before his death; the legacy of Hank Williams’ material continues as Charley Pride made history as the first Black artist to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, opening with Williams’ ballad and helping broaden country’s reach, with legends like Linda Ronstadt later covering the same songs.

Kupcho Putts Tie Solheim Cup at 8-8 — 5dJennifer Kupcho sparked a crucial turnaround for the U.S. at the Solheim Cup by sinking long putts, including a 90-foot effort and a 91/93-foot strike, to help the United States level Europe 8-8 after two days at Bernardus Golf. Her dramatic shots energized the team and heightened expectations for Sunday’s singles as they chase the trophy.

Chris Dalton The 91 and 93 foot efforts show how much pressure she handled to keep the team in it.

A Red Cross trick to help you cool down quickly, even in blazing heat — Sep 1, 2026

Elena Vasquez Would love to see actual temperature drop numbers, "cool down quickly" is vague without data to back it up.

AP Exclusive: Lawyer for China's Zion Church seeks resettlement help while transiting through Taiwan — Sep 8, 2026Chinese lawyer Ruth Wang reaches Taiwan while seeking resettlement after pressure over her work defending the Zion Church, drawing hope from a Bible story of unexpected provision.

Rachel Meyers Taiwan has every right to assist people fleeing religious crackdowns without getting drawn into Beijing's disputes.

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