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Amber Guyger Released on Parole After Seven Years
murder of Botham Jean
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Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was released on parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence for murdering Botham Jean in his apartment. The parole board cited her institutional conduct and completion of a treatment plan, while Jean’s family said the loss continues to cause profound pain.
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UN Urges Talks on Lebanon Peacekeeping Mandate
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UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix urged the Security Council to quickly discuss UNIFIL’s future as Lebanon seeks an extension beyond the mission’s scheduled end in December 2026. Lebanese leaders say continued Israeli military presence and insecurity make peacekeepers necessary to prevent a security vacuum, while the United States opposes extending the mandate.
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Priya Raman
Security Council talks must start now to avoid any sudden pullout that leaves a vacuum.
Ex-Dallas Officer Guyger Set for Parole Release
World
— Oct 7, 2026
Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of killing her neighbor Botham Jean, is scheduled to be released on parole Oct. 16 after serving about seven years of her 10-year sentence. The Texas parole board cited her prison conduct and program participation; Jean’s family asked for privacy as they process the decision.
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Amber Guyger Granted Parole After Seven Years in Botham Jean Murder
Guyger
— Oct 1, 2026
Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean in 2018, was approved for parole after serving about seven years of her 10-year sentence. The parole board cited her prison record and rehabilitation programs, while Jean’s family expressed deep disappointment and said the decision shortchanges accountability.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 6h
Report: Teen Girls’ LGB Identification Drops Sharply
Health
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CDC survey data analyzed by psychologist Jean Twenge show a sharp recent decline in teens identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual, driven largely by ninth-grade girls: their lesbian or bisexual identification fell from 30% in 2021 to 17% in 2025. Researchers say the data do not establish why the decline is occurring; boys’ rates fell more modestly.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.” — Jean Cocteau, Poet and filmmaker, 1889–1963
Jean Cocteau
— Sep 30, 2026
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Ukraine reaches second straight Billie Jean King Cup semifinal by beating Belgium 2-1
Elina Svitolina
— Sep 24, 2026
Ukraine beat Belgium 2-1 to reach a second straight Billie Jean King Cup semifinal after Svitolina's upset loss and a 6-3, 6-3 deciding doubles win.
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Dana Whitfield
Kalinina's singles win set them up well, but the upcoming match against Italy or China will test them harder.
Pope Leo Urges French Bishops to Confront Abuse
Robert Prevost
— Sep 27, 2026
Pope Leo XIV embraced survivor Jean-Marie Delbos in Lourdes after meeting seven abuse victims; a 2021 inquiry estimated 330,000 minors abused over 70 years.
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Tom Gallagher
The church needs to keep proving it can protect kids after failing so many for so long.
Czechia reaches BJK Cup semifinals after 2-0 win
Katie Boulter
— Sep 22, 2026
Noskova fired 15 aces in a 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) win as Czechia swept Great Britain 2-0 to reach the Billie Jean King Cup semis in Shenzhen.
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Elena Vasquez
Czechia showed real strength sweeping the tie 2-0 and reaching the semis.
Books
Vulnerability is courage, not the weakness culture assumes
Brené Brown’s twelve-year qualitative research gives managers who dodge hard feedback, parents raising resilient kids, and anyone who feels never-enough despite success a plain-language case for why emotional exposure is strength.
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Newly Crowned No. 1 Rybakina Withdraws From BJK Cup With Injury
Elena Rybakina
— Sep 18, 2026
"I won't be able to participate in Billie Jean King Cup this year," new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina posted Sept. 18 after a US Open win; federation cites left Achilles needing two weeks.
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Jared Kim
Kazakhstan loses its best player for the finals, but forcing her to play injured would have been worse for everyone.
Buss Siblings Seek Dismissal in Lakers Sale Dispute
Bob Iger
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Joey and Janie Buss urged a Los Angeles judge to reject Jeanie Buss’ effort to block the sale of the family trust’s 17.82% Lakers stake and remove them as co-trustees. They argue that the trust authorized the siblings’ majority vote to sell; Jeanie contends the vote and sale violate her rights under a 2017 court order, as the dispute heads toward a court hearing.
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Rachel Meyers
Jeanie has every right to enforce that 2017 order if the sale steps on her stake.
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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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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Raiders’ Jeanty Misses Practice, Status Uncertain
Ashton Jeanty
— Oct 8, 2026
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty’s foot and ankle issues worsened during practice this week, leaving his availability for Sunday’s game against the Patriots uncertain. His potential absence could give rookie Mike Washington Jr. a larger role as Las Vegas looks to revive its struggling running game.
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Five Buss Siblings Defend Pending Lakers Stake Sale
Bob Iger
— Oct 7, 2026
Five of Jeanie Buss’ siblings filed a court opposition to her effort to block the Buss family trust from selling its 17.8% Lakers stake to the incoming ownership group led by Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, calling her petition baseless and saying the sale should proceed. The dispute could affect Jeanie Buss’ ability to remain the Lakers’ governor, and a court hearing is scheduled for Dec. 8.
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Obituaries honor five women across North America
Lifestyle
— Oct 6, 2026
Obituaries announce the deaths of Jeanne Sturgeon, 91; Renee Young, 64; Roxanna Sisler Johnson, 85; June Taylor, 83; and Carolyn Joyce Clayton Sturgeon, 61. The notices remember their family lives and careers and provide information about memorial or funeral arrangements.
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2026 Is The Gasoline Price Election, Not The Data Center Election
David Blackmon · 5 min · 6h
College Rookies Earn Weekly Honors Across Conferences
Arvell Reese
— Oct 5, 2026
Rookie-of-the-week honors highlighted emerging athletes across several sports: Giants linebacker Arvell Reese was nominated for the NFL award after a standout game, while VCU soccer forward Kimarly Scott, Hartford volleyball player McCombs, Cal tight end Taimane Purcell and Norfolk State quarterback DaJean Golmond earned conference rookie honors. Their cited performances included Scott’s goal and assist, McCombs’s 24 kills, Purcell’s 91-yard touchdown catch and Golmond’s four touchdowns.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Jean-Pierre Labels Herself a ‘Historic Figure’
Reporting
— Jun 19, 2023
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is facing mockery after a claim she made about herself. During an interview with The Grio over the weekend, Jean-Pierre said, “In this role, there’s been a couple things…
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‘Did You Learn Nothing?’: JD Vance Mocks Democrats For Raging Over Sydney Sweeney For Doing Jeans Ad
J.D. Vance
— Aug 1, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance mocked Democrats on Friday over their meltdown about actress Sydney Sweeney being part of a jeans advertisement for American Eagle. The ad’s tagline,” Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” sparked…
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Karine Jean-Pierre Blasts Dem Party’s Treatment of Biden
Congressional Democrats
— Oct 20, 2025
Former Biden White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had always been a Democrat. But when she saw how the party treated former President Joe Biden, she realized it was time for a change. Jean-Pierre has detailed…
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Karine Jean-Pierre Reveals When She First Learned About Biden’s Classified Documents
Reporting
— Jan 17, 2023
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is sharing when she first learned classified documents were discovered at the Penn Biden Center in Washington, D.C. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Jean-Pierre was…
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Books
Happiness fuels success instead of following it
Shawn Achor’s 2010 Harvard-rooted positive-psychology case shows managers, post-goal strivers, and people after setbacks why mood is a performance lever worth building on purpose.
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Karine Jean-Pierre Calls ‘MAGA Republicans’ an ‘Extreme Threat to Our Democracy’
Opinion
— Sep 1, 2022
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is picking up on her boss’s example and labeling large swaths of the country a threat. During a press conference on Wednesday, Jean-Pierre was asked what President Joe…
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‘Extremely Bizarre’: Even College Students Hate Listening To Karine Jean-Pierre
Karine Jean-Pierre
— Nov 20, 2025
Students at Swarthmore College are criticizing former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s recent campus speech that apparently contained “ridiculous statements riddled with contradictions.” Jean-Pierre’s…
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Donald Trump Delivers Fiery Reaction to E. Jean Carroll Verdict, Announces His Next Move
Reporting
— May 10, 2023
Former President Donald Trump lashed out Tuesday after hearing the verdict in the E. Jean Carroll civil suit against him. Carroll claimed Trump raped her in the 1990s and then defamed her last year. While writer E. Jean…
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‘Karinge’: Jean-Pierre Points Out Quiet Press Room After Touting ‘Lesbian Visibility Week’
Reporting
— Apr 25, 2023
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre pointed out how quiet the press corps was after her comments about Lesbian Visibility Week. On Tuesday, Jean-Pierre welcomed the cast members of “The L Word” and…
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Jean-Pierre Knocks Tucker Carlson After Jan. 6 Segment: He Is ‘Not Credible’
Reporting
— Mar 8, 2023
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is taking aim at Fox News host Tucker Carlson over his depiction of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. On Wednesday, Jean-Pierre was asked if she has any “broader…
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Army Bets $464,800,000 On Drone-Killing Lasers That Cost Under $10 A Shot
Simon August · 5 min · 7h
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