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Serbia Opens Israeli Combat Drone Factory — 2d“Our plans are huge,” Vučić said after opening the Elbit-majority drone plant, predicting at least three more factories across Serbia with Israeli partners.

Tom Gallagher Vučić's push for three more plants shows big ambitions, yet foreign majority ownership might limit local control long term.

English Clubs Open Europa League With Multiple Dominant Wins — 2dBournemouth won 2-1 at Real Sociedad in its first-ever European match; Juventus and Crystal Palace opened with 5-0 and 4-0 wins.

Chris Dalton Palace's 4-0 result looks like a real statement while Celtic keep struggling away.

Knicks Pause Sales for Opener After Mistake Sends Prices Over $1,000 — 2dMSG paused Knicks ticket sales for the Oct. 20, 2026 opener after Section 418 seats listed at $1,039.50, citing a pricing mistake and promising refunds and a 12% rollback.

Elena Vasquez It's good they fixed the glitch, but $1,000 for upper level seats shows how out of reach these games have become for most fans.

South Cotabato School Shooting Kills Three — 2dA 16-year-old opened fire after lunch at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, then died by suicide; outlets put the dead at three to six.

Bills outpace Lions 41-31 in Thursday night opener — 2dThe Buffalo Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 41-31 in their season opener, with postgame discussion focusing on Buffalo’s win and Detroit’s need to regroup for Week 2 amid concerns over a late-game near-collapse. Analysts from both outlets examine what the loss reveals about the Lions and how they must improve going forward.

Anthropic Opens Bay Area Wet Lab for AI Biology Work — 2dAnthropic released Bloom and Petri as open-source tools for automated behavioral evaluations and auditing of frontier AI models, offering a structured, replicable framework for testing model behavior. Separately, it rolled out the Life Sciences Verification Program to gate access to Mythos 5.1 and other biology-focused models for vetted life-sciences researchers, with safeguards and two grant types (Standard Use and High-risk Use) and broader access planned.

Sheeran Philadelphia Concert to Proceed Without Openers — 2dEd Sheeran's Philadelphia show will feature a substantial police presence and heightened security after Macklemore was dropped from the Loop Tour, with both pro-Palestinian demonstrations and artist solidarity walkouts prompting precautions. The controversy has transformed the event into a high-stakes security incident with ongoing industry fallout and expectations of protests outside Lincoln Financial Field.

16th Street Baptist Church opens visitor center on bombing anniversary — 4dOn the 63rd anniversary of the Klan bombing that killed four girls, 16th Street Baptist Church opened a visitor center as hundreds gathered and both gubernatorial candidates marked the day.

Maya Lindstrom Both candidates showing up together is a small sign that politicians can still respect this history without turning it into a fight.

Trump orders expansion of federal lands open to hunters and anglers — 1dPublic lands should be available to the public. That’s the sentiment of President Donald Trump who announced executive orders to make these lands more available for hunting and fi… — by Sandra Rhodes

Tom Gallagher Opening federal land is fine but I hope it includes better trail maintenance so access stays safe for everyone.

Paris prosecutors investigate smart glasses used to film women without consent — 2dParis opened a criminal probe into smart glasses over suspected sexual harassment; Meta holds 76% of the market. Legendre: a light "doesn't mean that you consent."

Sam Okafor Meta sold millions of these without enough safeguards, so stricter rules on recording in public are overdue.

Bipartisan Senators Criticize Pentagon Strategy Briefing — 2dColby gave no opening statement Sept. 17; Cramer said he just blew her up right from the beginning as Kelly cited 14,000-16,000 Iran targets, some civilian.

Jared Kim Both parties should demand straight answers on Iran and any domestic troop plans before moving forward.

Chargers Offense Struggles in Season-Opening Loss to Cardinals — 6dChargers opened 2026 with a SoFi loss to the Cardinals; outlets split on the final, reporting either 28-16 or 26-14, as Herbert took three sacks.

Derek Foss Injuries to the receivers are a problem, but the new offensive coordinator has to figure out how to convert yards into touchdowns quickly.

NFL Wednesday Opener Draws Lowest Audience Since 2022 — 5dThe NFL’s midweek season opener between the Seahawks and Patriots drew 25.1 million viewers on NBC/Peacock, marking a roughly 11–12% drop from last year and the least-watched opening since 2022, though 18–49 ratings were the strongest since 2021. Analysts and networks note the unusual Wednesday slot and rematch dynamic, with streaming and international broadcasts continuing to influence overall viewership.

Nicole Hardy A Seahawks-Patriots rematch was never going to pull strong ratings no matter the day.

Tolle Opens Royals Game With Immaculate Inning — 6dRed Sox pitcher Payton Tolle opened Sunday’s game against the Royals with an immaculate inning, striking out the side on nine pitches for Boston’s first since 2021.

Tom Gallagher An immaculate inning to open things after a rain delay is exactly the kind of momentum the Red Sox needed.

Bills Open Highmark Stadium With 41-31 WinSports — 3dCoverage portrays Highmark Stadium as a major upgrade that improves fan amenities, security lines, and player pregame facilities, while cementing a sense of stability after relocation anxiety and spawning new Bills Mafia traditions. Yet reports note ongoing field issues with the natural grass requiring re-sod, plus some criticisms of the turf, weather effects, and overall costs, alongside discussions of defensive matchups and opening-game logistics at the new venue.

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.

Three Openers Withdraw From Sheeran Tour Over Palestine — 5dMacklemore was removed and several opening acts—Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga—withdraw from Ed Sheeran's The Loop tour in solidarity with Palestine, highlighting coordinated artist protests over Gaza. Advocacy groups and critics urge Sheeran to cancel or rethink the tour amid pressure from pro-Israel donors, fueling a broader backlash against the event.

Sam Okafor Sheeran should cancel the tour dates if his openers are this united against performing amid the Gaza conflict.

Newly Crowned No. 1 Rybakina Withdraws From BJK Cup With Injury — 2d"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.

Jared Kim Kazakhstan loses its best player for the finals, but forcing her to play injured would have been worse for everyone.

USC Star Receiver Mosley Out With Knee Injury — 3dUSC leading receiver Trent Mosley (255 yards, 4 TDs) is out for the Big Ten opener at Rutgers with a knee injury; Riley called the timeline inconclusive, not extremely long term.

Elena Vasquez Rutgers should take advantage with Lonergan likely in and USC missing a star on offense.

Shane Lowry Wins Irish Open by 11 Shots — Sep 11, 2026Shane Lowry romped to victory at the 2026 Irish Open in Doonbeg, delivering a record-breaking performance with a commanding margin and sealing his second Irish Open title. The event drew attention off the course as U.S. President Donald Trump attended and applauded Lowry, who also posted standout rounds including a course-record effort on the weekend.

Rachel Meyers That weekend course record round sealed what should be his second Irish Open title for a while.

AI, Semiconductor Cooperation Spans 35 Countries — 3dBRICS leader Xi Jinping pushed for AI cooperation, including open-source initiatives, to expand access and governance while warning that open access must be paired with domestic capability and strong cybersecurity. Meanwhile, India emphasizes semiconductor self-reliance through selective domestic strengths and trusted global partnerships, underscoring the need to diversify global supply chains, as AI and semiconductor research advance through a large international conference showcasing collaboration across 35 countries on AI, circuits, and hardware-software co-design.

Dolly Parton Corn Mazes Spread Across North America — 4dAbout 20 U.S. and Canadian farms opened Dolly Parton corn mazes to fund her Imagination Library; she died Aug. 25 at 80.

Photos capture championship weekend at the 2026 US Open — Sep 12, 2026The 2026 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center concluded with singles and doubles finals, accompanied by extensive photo coverage of the grounds and championship weekend. The articles compile and promote photo galleries of the event from various outlets, emphasizing visual highlights and on-site action.

Jared Kim The mixed doubles final had some of the best rallies I've seen in years at Flushing Meadows.

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