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Supreme Court leaves block on mail-ballot rule in place for midterms — 5dKavanaugh says the USPS barcode and portal rule may be lawful, yet timing blocks it; Alito and Thomas dissent that the government met the stay standard as ballots already move.

Elena Vasquez Alito and Thomas make a fair point that the stay standards were met and the government should not have been held back.

Mbappé Leaves Nike to Join On for Football Expansion — 1dMbappé left Nike after a deal dating to 2006 for On, saying football "led me to one of the biggest changes in my life"; first boots planned for 2027.

Jared Kim Mbappé ending a long Nike deal to try On feels like a risky bet, especially waiting until 2027 for the first boots.

NPR Culture Editor Rose Friedman Dies at 38 — 1dNPR culture editor Rose Friedman died of cancer at 38; she asked that helping expand paid parental leave appear near the top of her own obituary.

White House Withdraws ICE Director Nominee, Leaving Agency Without Confirmed Chief — 2dWhite House withdrew Lance Schroyer's ICE nomination on Sept. 17, 2026, after Rand Paul halted it over Minneapolis shooting probes; Trump had said CONFIRM Lance, IMMEDIATELY.

Jared Kim It's concerning that ICE has gone without a confirmed director since 2017, leaving key decisions to acting officials.

RSPCA Recommends Meaty Pet Food for Hedgehogs — 2dExperts say you can attract hedgehogs to your garden this autumn by leaving out a small amount of tinned meaty cat or dog food (and crushed biscuits), while avoiding milk and bread; place it in shallow bowls and refresh daily. For bees and other beneficial insects, let fallen leaves and some dead stems remain through fall and winter to provide natural nesting and overwintering habitat, reducing the need for heavy autumn cleanup.

Denzel Aberdeen Sues NCAA for Injunction to Play Fifth Season — Sep 12, 2026Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen has filed for a temporary injunction to return for a fifth season under the NCAA’s 5-in-5 rule, arguing the policy should apply to him despite the Class of 2022 being excluded. The push comes amid multiple legal challenges to the rule, including a Colorado court ruling awarding eligibility that was stayed by the 10th Circuit, leaving his status in flux as lawsuits expand to state courts.

Maya Lindstrom Aberdeen has a fair point pushing for that fifth year since his class got left out of the policy for no clear reason.

Optimism leaves Americans open to frauds and fads for 250 years — 1dIn 1793 Rush's yellow-fever bloodletting left yards buzzing with flies; 250 years of American optimism still sells seawater gold, Radithor and today's raw-milk and peptide promises.

Dana Whitfield People keep chasing miracle cures and overnight riches because they hate accepting limits on what money or medicine can do.

Bills’ DJ Moore Leaves Game With Shoulder Injury — 2dBills WR DJ Moore left TNF vs. Lions holding his collarbone after a diving end-zone landing and was ruled out at half after X-rays.

Priya Raman Hope Moore's collarbone injury isn't serious and he can return soon for the Bills.

Gaza Apartment Collapse Leaves Eight Dead, Dozens Missing — 3dA six-story Gaza City apartment collapsed overnight, killing at least eight including children; more than 60 were reported missing as crews dug by hand.

Lamar Defeats Idaho 23-17, Leaves Vandals 0-3 — Sep 12, 2026Lamar held off Idaho 23-17 to stay unbeaten in the matchup, with Aiden McCown accounting for a passing and rushing score as the Cardinals built a 20-3 halftime lead, while Idaho’s Joshua Wood threw for 205 yards and ran for a touchdown but the Vandals struggled on fourth downs. Idaho’s defense showed improvement but the offense stalled early, and with Lamar ranked No. 14 and Idaho eyeing a next game against Abilene Christian, pre-game notes highlighted Lamar’s strong defense and the ongoing search for Idaho’s first win.

Rachel Meyers Lamar's early lead and McCown's dual scores made the difference, but Idaho has to fix those fourth down stops before facing Abilene Christian.

Harris Plans Michigan Senate Event With El-Sayed — 3dKamala Harris joins Abdul El-Sayed Tuesday in Michigan on Black maternal health after Mike Rogers skipped their debate, leaving El-Sayed at an empty podium.

Derek Foss Pushing to flip the Senate through events like this feels like the same old Democratic playbook.

Lightning Delays Alabama-Florida State Start and Clemson Game Again — 8hA weekend of repeated lightning delays disrupted multiple college football games, forcing delays or stoppages for Alabama vs. Florida State, Clemson vs. North Carolina, and Clemson vs. North Carolina, with Clemson enduring a third consecutive weather-related delay. The scattered disruptions affected game plans and arrivals, leaving several matchups awaiting resumed play as officials enforce lightning protocols.

Jared Kim Clemson keeps getting hit with these stops and it has to wear on the players trying to stay loose between delays.

Police Say Warren Sapp Disrupted Tampa Council Meeting — 2dWarren Sapp, the Hall of Fame defensive lineman, was asked to leave Tampa City Hall and was trespassed for the day after causing a disturbance adjacent to the City Council chambers during a flood-prevention project presentation, prompting pauses and a temporary lockdown. He has said he was at City Hall to pick up paperwork, while police and officials described him as out of order for disrupting proceedings.

Five Killed in Chatsworth Crashes; Victims Named — 4dA SUV collided with a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth, leaving at least two people dead and numerous others injured as firefighters work to extricate passengers. The crash occurred around 5 p.m. at Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue, and investigators are evaluating the circumstances.

Hurricane Lowell leaves at least one dead in Hawaii — Sep 9, 2026

Woman Talks Leaving Feminism to Become ‘Stay-at-Home Girlfriend’Reporting — Jan 17, 2024A popular social media influencer opened up about her decision to leave feminism to become a stay-at-home girlfriend (SAHG) in a viral trend. In an interview with Fox News Digital , “Nia Chi,” 22, who has gained…

Italian Football Legend Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83 — 21hInter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola has died at 83, remembered as a cornerstone of Grande Inter who spent his entire 1960–77 career with Inter and helped the club win four Serie A titles and two European Cups, including the 1964 final where he scored twice. He also contributed to Italy’s 1968 European Championship triumph and played in the 1970 World Cup final, leaving a lasting legacy at both club and country.

Conflicting Court Rulings Leave Missouri Congressional Map in Flux — Sep 9, 2026

Derek Foss This court mess is leaving candidates and voters guessing about districts with no clear timeline for resolution.

Conflicting federal rulings leave Missouri congressional map in limbo — Sep 9, 2026

Jared Kim This uncertainty over Missouri's districts risks leaving voters without clear representation heading into the next cycle.

As election looms, Sweden's government is paying immigrants to leave — Sep 8, 2026

Vanuatu Ferry Sinking Leaves One Dead, Dozens Missing — Sep 12, 2026A ferry named MV Matui sank off Vanuatu between Ambae and Santo in rough seas, leaving at least one dead and more than 30 missing while about 15 passengers and crew were accounted for alive. Authorities say search and rescue is ongoing, now focusing on the southeast coast, with early indications that severe weather and possible neglect such as overloading contributed to the disaster.

Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner LeaveWorld — Sep 8, 2026

Xavi Leaves Depay Out of First Netherlands Squad — 1dNew Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez omits Memphis Depay from his first Netherlands squad for Nations League fixtures, while naming Ruben van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiël and keeping Virgil van Dijk in the squad for multiple tests. The reshuffle signals a rebuild under Xavi, pairing returning players like Joey Veerman with fresh faces as the Oranje prepare for Germany, Serbia, and Greece across four matches.

Marcus Bell Including van Bommel and Zechiël while keeping van Dijk should help blend experience with new energy for those Nations League matches.

West African Scientists Urge Stronger Outbreak Detection — 2dWest African laboratory scientists, meeting in Lomé, urged governments to bolster outbreak detection and diagnostic capacity to prevent a repeat of Ebola and COVID-19 crises, warning that weakening health systems and dependence on Western vaccines leave the region vulnerable. A regional conference and leaders like Arthur Garber stress using past outbreaks to strengthen surveillance and urge African governments to prioritize epidemic prevention and invest in diagnostics across the continent.