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Sparks Hold Off Mystics 88-82 — Aug 28, 2026The Los Angeles Sparks rallied to an 88-82 win over the Washington Mystics, with Nneka Ogwumike scoring 24 and Rae Burrell delivering 12 of her 15 in the fourth quarter. The result highlights the contrast of the Mystics pursuing a playoff push while the struggling Sparks, who traded away Kelsey Plum, continue to navigate a difficult season despite standout performances from Burrell and Sonia Citron.

Sparks End Six-Game Skid Beating Sun 77-68 in LA — Aug 23, 2026The Los Angeles Sparks snapped a six-game skid with a 77-68 win over the Connecticut Sun, led by Rae Burrell’s 20 points and Nneka Ogwumike’s 11 points and 11 rebounds as they suffocated the Sun with solid defense. Dearica Hamby was ejected in the fourth and the Sparks held the Sun well below their scoring average, with a late Sun rally unable to fully close the gap.

Ogwumike to retire after 2026 season with Sparks — Aug 19, 2026Nneka Ogwumike has announced she will retire from the WNBA after the 2026 season, concluding a 15-year run with the Los Angeles Sparks that includes a 2016 championship, MVP honors, and a leadership role as WNBPA president. She leaves as a franchise icon and one of the league’s most decorated players, having set scoring records and helped shape player empowerment through union leadership.

Bandhan Bank Q1 profit rises to ₹502 croreFinance — Jul 21, 2026Bandhan Bank posted a near-35% rise in Q1 FY27 net profit to about ₹502 crore, led by lower provisions and a modest rise in net interest income, with asset quality improving as GNPA fell to 3.15% and NNPA to 0.93%; the bank’s NII grew about 6% while NIM stayed flat at 6.2%. It also announced the appointment of Vinay Jain as interim CFO, reflecting ongoing leadership transition alongside a robust core-profitability backdrop.

Senate Panel Advances 2026 Farm BillPolitics — 18hThe Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of committee, setting up a conference with the House and prompting industry groups to push for key dairy protections and farm-financed priorities, including making the Dairy Forward Pricing Program permanent, reauthorizing the Dairy Indemnity Payment Program through 2031, boosting Dairy Business Innovation funding, and codifying mandatory processing-cost reporting. At the same time, farmers and groups like NCGA pressed for year-round E15 and relief from high input costs and diesel prices, while lawmakers battled over SNAP cost-sharing timelines and Prop 12 provisions not included in the bill, reflecting a broader, partisan path toward final farm-bill enactment.

Trump Announces CNN, MSNOW, Politico White House Ban — 12hTrump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House effective immediately on Sept. 18, 2026, accusing them of constant fake news.

Rachel Meyers This ban risks limiting public access to White House events without addressing the underlying media issues.

Caleb Flynn Faces Trial in Wife’s KillingEntertainment — 3dCaleb Flynn, a former pastor and American Idol contestant, is set to stand trial in Ohio on charges including aggravated murder for the shooting death of his wife, Ashley Flynn, whom prosecutors say he killed and then staged to look like a break-in. The case centers on a chaotic 911 call, the couple’s two daughters, and a two‑week jury trial in which Flynn’s defense argues the evidence may not prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

Trump Announces Deal Granting U.S. Permanent Defense Rights in Greenland — 10hPresident Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting the US permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland at no cost, with Trump calling it an enduring, “infinite life” arrangement. Multiple outlets reported this as breaking news and ongoing, framing questions about the scope and implications of a more robust US presence on the island.

Tom Gallagher Permanent rights sound good until something changes and we end up stuck in another long commitment.

Oregon Ohio and Pennsylvania high school football scores from Sept. 18 — 11hAcross regions, high school football dominates the sports slate with regional score updates and key matchups. Highlights include Oregon's top-ranked games and early results, Columbus-area scores, an Ohio Streetsboro-Roosevelt preview with standout players, and Bucks County Week Four updates.

Sam Okafor Bucks County had a couple of tight games in week four that could shake up the standings before October.

Ramírez Reaches 1,000 RBIs as Guardians Top A’s — 5hJosé Ramírez reached 1,000 career RBIs with a sixth-inning solo homer, only the second Cleveland player ever to do so, as the Guardians rallied past the A's 5-3.

Nicole Hardy Those clutch homers late in the game prove the Guardians still have the edge when it matters most.

U.S. Airlines Oppose Air China’s Additional FlightsBusiness — 15hUS airlines continue to oppose Air China’s bid to add two Beijing–New York/Washington flights, arguing such operations could establish a precedent for regular service through Russian airspace and tilt the playing field in favor of Chinese carriers. The debate hinges on Russia’s airspace usage that China can access but US airlines cannot, a policy issue that has seen related proposals to ban overflight suspended amid trade talks with China.

MMDC Alchemy Expands 12-Week Program for Professionals 40 and OlderBusiness — 3hMMDC Alchemy announces the expansion of its Miracle Alchemy 12-week program to help midcareer professionals—primarily those 40 and older in mid-level to senior roles—redefine their careers in the AI era while preserving earning power. The program frames AI-driven workplace change as a core path to reinvention and personal fulfillment.

Nicole Hardy Twelve weeks seems short for such a big shift, but focusing on AI while protecting income makes it worth looking into.

ICE Agent Arrested on Minneapolis Shooting Charges — 2dICE agent Christian Castro, 52, was arrested in Minneapolis and booked into Hennepin County Jail on four counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor for falsely reporting a crime in connection with a Jan. 14 shooting tied to Operation Metro Surge, with federal prosecutors also pursuing charges for making false statements to investigators. Authorities say his custody followed a prolonged legal process across Texas and Minnesota, involving joint actions by state and federal agencies as he faces both state and federal proceedings.

Walgreens signs pact for first India global capability centre in Chennai — 23hWalgreens signs for its first India GCC in Chennai, creating 250 high-value jobs in year one; Tamil Nadu already hosts 350 GCCs, 10% of India's total.

37 Suspected Miners Die in Niger State Custody After Raids — 1dIn Niger State, the NSCDC’s burst operations against illegal mining led to the detention of scores of suspected miners, with multiple detainees reported dead in custody amid a suspected disease outbreak and their bodies deposited at General Hospital Minna. Authorities say they are investigating, upholding human rights, and urging calm as families demand answers and security tensions persist.

RSPCA Recommends Meaty Pet Food for Hedgehogs — 1dExperts 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.

Cole Sets Draft-Pick Wins Record, Yankees Win 9-2 — 2hGerrit Cole pitched six strong innings, allowing two runs as the Yankees cruised to a 9-2 win over the Diamondbacks and tied for the most wins by a No. 1 overall draft pick with 162, aided by Ben Rice’s 39th homer. Eduardo Rodriguez imploded in the first inning, the D-backs slid to a three-game skid and fell further from a wild-card spot while New York tightened its position in the AL race.

Jared Kim Yankees are tightening up in the AL race, but the D-backs really need to stop these early collapses if they want any wild-card hope.

Photo Shows Trump Examining Apparent Kennedy Center Demolition Reference Amid Legal Fight — 1dPresident Trump continues to press to have his name affixed to the Kennedy Center while warning it could be closed or demolished if not recognized; new photos show him viewing materials suggesting demolition amid ongoing renovations. The Kennedy Center board approved a temporary closure for renovations around $257 million, as a court fight over branding and Trump’s role intensifies with lawmakers citing the president’s remarks and related imagery as part of the record.

Nicole Hardy Trump shouldn't be threatening to tear down the Kennedy Center just because he wants his name on it.

White House Withdraws ICE Director Nominee, Leaving Agency Without Confirmed Chief — 1dWhite 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.

Panasonic Opens Global Osaka Battery R&D HubBusiness — 3dPanasonic Energy is consolidating battery R&D in Osaka into Energy Innovation Square and a linked Suminoe facility, bringing 500+ staff together to accelerate development times by over 15% and tighten the link between lab work and mass production for automotive and data-center batteries. The initiative aims to deploy integrated digital simulations with physical testing across Panasonic’s global network, including US plants in Nevada and Kansas, to boost energy density, lifespan, and overall production agility.

Vatican Document Urges Catholics to Esteem Other Faiths — 2dThe Vatican, in its document A Journey of Hope, urges Catholics to esteem other religions and discourages proselytism, framing interreligious dialogue as central to the Church’s mission amid ongoing concerns about internal scandal. Pope Leo XIV further emphasizes Gaudium et Spes’ call to recognize the growing interdependence of people as a resource and warns against reducing human relationships to virtual or algorithm-driven interactions, advocating deeper personal connection.

Colbert Convicted in Manzano Death; White AcquittedWorld — 4dThe Jefferson Parish trial of Danette Colbert and Rickey White continued with closing arguments asserting they drugged and robbed victims, including Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano who died in a Kenner hotel room while covering Super Bowl LIX. Testimony from a third defendant, Christian Anderson, who pleaded guilty to lesser charges, described a years-long scheme and implicated White and Colbert, as prosecutors outline a pattern of drugging, theft, and coercion.

Creed Takes Lead on Overtime Restart to Win at Bristol — 8hSheldon Creed extended his O'Reilly Series points lead by winning the Food City 300 at Bristol, with a late surge past William Sawalich while Kvapil faced a brake failure hindering his finish, and the race featured a weather-canceled qualifying session that left Creed on the front row alongside Jesse Love. The Bristol weekend also highlighted a $11.23 million Cup Series purse for 2026, and a pole position for Love with Creed on the front row once qualifying was canceled due to bad weather.

Jared Kim Creed's late pass on that restart showed why he's leading the points, weather or not.

Judge Blocks Trump Kennedy Center Name; Board Closes Facilities — 4dThe Kennedy Center is embroiled in a legal battle over whether to inscribe current President Donald J. Trump’s name on its exterior, with a court ruling that Congress must authorize any renaming and opposition from Rep. Joyce Beatty and others. Facing financial strain, the board is weighing ten inscription options that credit or thank Trump for fundraising and support as it moves toward a vote on language for the renovation-bound facade.

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