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Mark Mitchell drops Kentucky commitment, heads back to Missouri
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— Aug 31, 2026
Mark Mitchell decommitted from Kentucky and will return to Missouri for the 2026-27 season after a period of legal and conference-rule scrutiny over his fifth-year eligibility, with reports highlighting the SEC's transfer rules and a court injunction that initially allowed his move. The trajectory shifted from an anticipated Kentucky addition to a Missouri return, as both official statements and reporting tracked his ongoing eligibility fight and the broader intra-conference transfer debates.
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Fox News Makes Big Move With Mark Levin for ‘Ratings Bonanza’
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— Sep 20, 2023
Fox News is shaking up its weekend lineup and has added a second Mark Levin show as part of the changes. In addition to its longtime Sunday 8 p.m. time slot, “Life, Liberty & Levin” now airs on Saturdays at 8 p.m. as…
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Gobena Breaks Sydney Marathon Course Record, Jepchirchir Dominates
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— Aug 29, 2026
Addisu Gobena won the 2026 Sydney Marathon in 2:04:42, smashing the previous course record and holding off Chimdesa Debele as three Ethiopians finished inside the old mark. Peres Jepchirchir dominated the women's race, crossing in 2:18:31, just nine seconds from Sifan Hassan's course record.
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Brat Pack Star Says Fame Didn’t Cause His Addiction
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— May 31, 2026
For years, many people assumed one of the most recognizable faces of 1980s Hollywood turned to alcohol because of the pressures of sudden fame. But Andrew McCarthy says that explanation misses the mark entirely…
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Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint
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Facebook Announces It Will Label ‘Newsworthy’ Content That Violates Company Policies
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— Jun 26, 2020
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Friday the popular social media platform will be taking additional steps to guarantee Americans are well informed ahead of the 2020 presidential election. In his own Facebook post…
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Gaudreau brothers’ mother says her grief remains as raw as day one
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— Sep 1, 2026
Jane Gaudreau marks two years since sons Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were killed by an alleged drunk driver near their New Jersey home, saying she remains heartbroken but has learned to pretend she’s okay as the family moves forward, including Katie’s 2025 wedding and new additions to the extended family; the brothers’ widows have welcomed children and the family continues to publicly honor their memory through interviews and tributes. The ongoing narrative highlights the coping and celebrations of life that followed in the family, with relatives and teammates keeping Johnny and Matthew’s memory alive through stories and public remembrances.
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Sex Crimes And Suicides Dominate Landmark Trial As Zuckerberg Testifies
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— Feb 18, 2026
As Mark Zuckerberg heads to a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday, a landmark trial accuses Meta and rivals of engineering addiction in kids. Experts speaking to the Daily Caller News Foundation say platforms knew the toll…
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South Africans to Enjoy Free National Park Entry
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— Aug 25, 2026
Several national park systems marked fee-free days: South Africa’s SA National Parks Week from September 7–13, 2026 offering free day-entry at participating parks, and in the United States, the National Park Service’s 110th birthday on August 25, 2026 included a fee-free day for U.S. citizens and residents (international visitors still pay), with additional parks offering free or reduced access in Michigan, Florida, and other sites such as the Great Smoky Mountains.
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CEPI funds Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine candidate into clinic
Health
— Aug 26, 2026
CEPI announced up to $16.5 million to Minapharm/ProBioGen to advance Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine into early-stage human trials in Africa, marking the fifth Bundibugyo-specific candidate it backs and aiming to have at least two vaccines reach Emergency Use Authorization and WHO prequalification amid the DRC outbreak. The UN warns the outbreak is the largest and fastest-growing in DRC and seeks about $1.1 billion, while CEPI grapples with a substantial funding shortfall despite borrowing $100 million from existing programs and additional pledges to push vaccine development forward.
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Rocket League Esports Crowns Nass as 2026 RLCS 1v1 World Champion
The official @RLEsports account announced that @Nassrl_ (Nass of Gentle Mates) is the new Rocket League 1v1 World Champion, posting a celebratory graphic. The post is trending because it marks the conclusion of the high-profile RLCS 1v1 World Championship event (held in Fort Worth), where Nass dethroned the defending champion Nwpo; this is a major milestone in the Rocket League community, especially for European/French/Moroccan fans and the Gentle Mates organization.
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US commits $206 million for Gaza peacekeeping force
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— Aug 19, 2026
The Trump administration disclosed more than $206 million to support the International Stabilization Force for Gaza, with $200 million for ISF equipment and operations and $6 million to repurpose armored vehicles, marking the first major U.S. funding for his plan to disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza. The funding comes amid stalled negotiations as Israel and Hamas resist conditions, and the effort hinges on Hamas disarmament and broader international support coordinated by the Board of Peace, which has sought additional reconstruction pledges.
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IU, Butler to Play Two-Game Exhibition Series
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— Jul 24, 2026
Indiana and Butler will stage a home-and-home exhibition series, with the opening game set for Oct. 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse and a return trip planned for 2027, marking IU’s first visit to Hinkle in more than 30 years. Several pieces note scheduling changes surrounding the matchups, including a rescheduled date for a related Butler-Indiana State exhibition and confirmation of additional October exhibition dates for IU.
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Okefenokee Designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
Environment
— Jul 23, 2026
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List at Busan, marking Georgia’s first World Heritage site and the United States’ 27th, as conservation advocates emphasize its pristine wetlands and carbon-rich peat. The committee also expanded South Korea’s getbol tidal flats with four additional wetlands to protect the Yellow Sea ecosystem, even as some locals oppose UNESCO involvement and increased external management.
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J&J Wins FDA De Novo OTTAVA System
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— Jul 22, 2026
Johnson & Johnson has received FDA De Novo clearance for its Ottava robotic surgical system, marking its entry into the U.S. market as a table-integrated, space-saving alternative aimed at general soft-tissue procedures. The company plans a selective U.S. rollout and ongoing global expansion, supported by an inguinal hernia trial and continued development of additional indications and regulatory approvals amid competition from Intuitive Surgical's established da Vinci platform.
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