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Saints’ Chris Olave Misses Practices With Illness, Game Status Uncertain — 3dSaints wide receiver Chris Olave missed Wednesday’s practice with an illness ahead of Sunday’s game against the Giants, leaving his availability uncertain. He has two more practices to return before the matchup.

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Kansas publishes STAR bond boundaries for Chiefs stadium projectSports — 4dKansas published boundaries for a STAR Bonds District spanning Kansas City, Bonner Springs, Edwardsville, Shawnee, Lenexa and Olathe, where incremental state sales-tax revenue will help finance a new Chiefs stadium in Wyandotte County and team facilities in Olathe. The map excludes the KU Medical Center area, a mostly vacant part of Shawnee and existing STAR bond districts; the announcement came amid a Wyandotte County lawsuit raising concerns about the state sports authority’s local control.

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Marcus Bell That lawsuit over local control is worth watching, since state sports bonds shouldn't override city input so easily.

Olave Expected to Play Sunday Against Vikings — Oct 6, 2026Saints receiver Chris Olave left Monday’s 45-24 loss to the Falcons after appearing to injure his knee late in the blowout, but he walked off under his own power and early indications were reassuring. His status remained uncertain pending further evaluation, while fans and commentators criticized New Orleans for keeping him in the game with the outcome already decided.

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College Volleyball Sees Top-15 Upset, Multiple Five-Set MatchesSports — 6dSt. Olaf upset No. 4 UW-Eau Claire in five sets, while Mount Olive edged UNC Pembroke and IUP defeated Wheeling in five-set matches. UTSA swept North Texas, and No. 16 St. Cloud State swept UMD.

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Saints Fall to Falcons 45-24 — Oct 3, 2026Ahead of Monday night’s Saints-Falcons game, Tyler Shough’s strong passing numbers and six turnovers have put his decision-making under scrutiny. Atlanta has sacked him nine times in their two previous meetings, while New Orleans will look to exploit the Falcons’ depleted defense and Shough’s connection with Chris Olave.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Ravens Merchandise Highlights Jerseys, ApparelSports — Oct 3, 2026The Baltimore Ravens’ official shop features fan apparel ranging from an oversized hoodie and two-pack of crew socks to game jerseys for Olaivavega Ioane and Nate Wiggins. Its alternate jersey collection highlights a purple “Purple Rising” design with iridescent details and Baltimore-inspired imagery.

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Jeremiah Smith Sets Three Ohio State Receiving Records — Oct 2, 2026Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith set program career records for touchdown catches (36) and receptions (206) against Iowa, passing Chris Olave and Emeka Egbuka. The junior’s record-setting season also has him closing in on Big Ten marks for receiving yards and touchdowns.

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Jeremiah Smith hits the Heisman pose after record TD catch at Iowa — Oct 4, 2026Jeremiah Smith caught a 57-yard touchdown from Julian Sayin to pass Chris Olave for Ohio State’s career receiving TDs, then struck the Heisman pose in Iowa City. The clip is making the rounds.

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High school volleyball teams post non-league and district winsSports — Sep 25, 2026Indian Trail, Olathe South and Resurrection each won 2-0 non-league volleyball matches. In Laredo-area district play, Cigarroa stayed undefeated, Alexander and United swept their opponents, and other teams—including the Tigers and Panthers—earned victories in close matches.

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Texas Plans Sixth Execution, Second in Week — Sep 22, 2026Texas is poised to execute Ker’Sean Olajuwa Ramey by lethal injection for the 2005 Edna triple-murder, occurring a week after his co-defendant LeJames Norman was put to death. Ramey’s appeals have challenged jury racial bias and his counsel’s effectiveness, while officials note the case heightens Texas’ ongoing slate of executions this year.

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Three Charlotte officers resign amid probe into allegedly racist texts — 2dThree Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers resigned amid an investigation into alleged racist and discriminatory group texts, while Chief Estella Patterson recommended firing the three others. The department is reviewing officers’ conduct and seeking to revoke their state certifications; Charlotte’s Civil Service Board has final authority over termination, and federal partners are examining possible civil rights violations.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Raiola’s Late TD Lifts Oregon Past Nebraska — 10hRaiola's 4-yard TD to Jamari Johnson with 28 seconds left lifted Oregon past Nebraska 17-14 after trailing 14-6.

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Dana Whitfield Raiola coming off the bench to engineer that 20-play drive and beat his old team feels like the kind of revenge story that sticks with you.

DOJ reaches settlement with Lexington over police civil rights violations — 1dDOJ settled with Lexington, Miss., on Oct. 16, 2026, forcing police reforms after a report found 650-plus fine warrants—about half the town—and arrests over 10 times the state rate.

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Sam Okafor This settlement should finally curb the excessive force and bias against Black residents in Lexington's policing.

Tampa Strip-Club King Joe Redner Dies at 86 — 1dTampa businessman and activist Joe Redner, known for founding and operating the Mons Venus strip club, has died at 86; his family said he died peacefully in his sleep. A polarizing figure in local politics, he fought legal battles over adult-entertainment regulations and advocated for free-speech rights, medical marijuana and LGBTQ causes.

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New Haven Officer Charged in Alleged AssaultPolitics — 2dNew Haven officer Evan Kelly was charged with third-degree assault over allegations that he struck a handcuffed woman during a 2025 arrest at a bar. The department found his use of force violated policy, placed him on leave and says its internal investigation will resume; Kelly’s attorney has challenged the state’s case.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Sullivan, Peltola clash in Alaska Senate debate — 2dAlaska Senate candidates Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola clashed in a tense debate over the Iran war, rising costs and energy policy, while trading accusations and personal criticisms. Sullivan argued that expanding Alaska energy production would ease costs, while Peltola said the war was worsening expenses and causing military deaths.

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Chris Dalton Both candidates spent too much time trading barbs instead of laying out clear plans for the state.

Two stabbed, suspect arrested at Dixon corn mazeWorld — 1dTwo men were hospitalized after a disagreement escalated into a stabbing at Cool Patch Pumpkins’ corn maze in Dixon, California. Authorities arrested a 28-year-old Sacramento man, recovered a weapon, and said the incident was isolated as the investigation continues.

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Ehlers’ Winner Gives Hurricanes Seventh Straight Win — 18h"I love coming back here," Nikolaj Ehlers said before scoring the power-play winner in Carolina's 3-2 win over Winnipeg, its seventh straight.

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Chris Dalton Kochetkov deserves credit for holding the lead with those key stops late.

Deadly clashes reported along Kurram border — 1dOn Oct. 17, 2026 Pakistan Army retaliated after Afghan Taliban fire in Upper Kurram; Shipola base camp reportedly destroyed. PICSS: 225 attacks in Sept., a 12-year high.

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Chris Dalton Destroying the Shipola camp might deter more strikes but could also provoke wider fighting.

Cardinals Reportedly Open to Short-Term Third-Base Addition — 6dThe Cardinals are weighing a short-term addition at third base as Nolan Gorman’s future remains uncertain, with Royce Lewis a possible target if the Twins non-tender him. Lewis offers power and positional flexibility but has struggled offensively and defensively; Alec Bohm is another option, though his glove may not fit St. Louis’s priorities.

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Police: 94-MPH Crash Kills Clark Atlanta Student — 3dClark Atlanta University senior Morgan Gamble, 21, died after police say a driver traveling about 94 mph in a 35-mph zone struck her car in Atlanta. Nikolai Dunford was arrested and charged with reckless driving, speeding and first-degree vehicular homicide; Gamble’s family remembered her ambitions as a producer.

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Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing total number to seven — 1d

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Jared Kim This increase to seven cases shows how fast Ebola can spread and why Kenya needs stronger border controls right away.

Settlers Attack European Diplomats in West Bank — 1dMasked Israeli settlers attacked a European diplomatic convoy from France, Belgium and Poland visiting the West Bank village of Taibeh during the olive harvest, smashing a vehicle window and knocking a diplomat to the ground. Israeli police said they had opened an investigation.

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Elena Vasquez European diplomats have every right to visit villages like Taibeh without being assaulted by masked attackers.

Cordoba Legal Group explains when consumers may pursue protection claimsBusiness — 1dCordoba Legal Group published a plain-language Q&A explaining how consumers can assess whether a dispute may involve a legal violation, what to expect in an initial consultation, and how the firm says it gives clients clear information before they decide whether to proceed. The firm says potential claims generally involve real harm and a likely breach of law, rather than simply a frustrating experience with a business.

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Rachel Meyers Clear upfront details on what to expect in a consult would help a lot of people avoid getting in over their heads.

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