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NASA Orbiter Discovers Moon’s Largest Newly Formed Crater — 2dRobert Wagner spotted a bright spot with a dark ring in LRO data: McGetchin crater, 728 feet wide—the Moon’s largest newly formed impact, a 2024 strike scientists call once-in-a-lifetime.

Elena Vasquez It's wild that a crater this size formed just last year and the orbiter picked it up right away.

Herbstreit Defends Cruz GameDay Appearance Amid Backlash — 10hKirk Herbstreit said he'd "never seen a guy booed that long" after Ted Cruz's nearly 10-minute GameDay spot; journalists called his defense disingenuous.

Sam Okafor Herbstreit has a point about the booing going on way too long for any guest on a college football show.

Joliet Refinery Stays Offline After Outage, Midwest Diesel Impact Unclear — 1dExxon's 275,000-bpd Joliet refinery stays offline after a Sunday power outage; U.S. diesel hits a record $6.45/gal as Great Lakes spot diesel reaches $240/bbl.

Priya Raman Exxon's Joliet outage is hitting diesel hard already, and Midwest truckers will feel it first if this drags on.

Children’s National earns 10th straight Honor Roll spot in U.S. News rankings — 4dChildren's National earned its 10th straight U.S. News Honor Roll spot, ranking top-10 in six specialties with neurology and neurosurgery at No. 5.

Dana Whitfield Cincinnati Children's topping Ohio again makes sense with all those top-20 programs, and it's reassuring for families nearby.

Cole Sets Draft-Pick Wins Record, Yankees Win 9-2 — 3hGerrit 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.

Multiple amiibo Listings Have Apparently Been Spotted On GameStop's Internal Database — Sep 9, 2026

Priya Raman I wonder which characters they might be adding this time around.

Tigers’ Sears Expected for Spot Start — Sep 11, 2026The Detroit Tigers plan for left-hander Andrew Sears to start Saturday against the Colorado Rockies as a spot start while Jack Flaherty returns from the IL, with Keider Montero on paternity leave creating a temporary rotation shuffle. Sears has shown potential in limited MLB action, turning a possible temporary move into a broader rotation consideration for the Tigers going forward.

Priya Raman Giving Sears more looks makes sense but rushing him into the long term plans feels risky right now.

Bangladesh factories cancel orders as Gulf LNG supplies tighten — 1dThe Gulf crisis is triggering severe energy shortages in Bangladesh and Pakistan, with LNG and oil supply disruptions driving blackouts, higher fuel costs, and rising production costs for industries like garments in Bangladesh. Governments are resorting to subsidies and spot-market purchases to cope, while households face intermittent gas, long cooking waits, and power outages as regional energy markets feel the strain.

Story’s Three-Run Homer Lifts Red Sox Over Rangers — 1dTrevor Story delivered a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 4-3, completing a dramatic comeback and tightening Boston’s grip on a top wild-card spot. The loss dents Texas’s lead in the AL West and keeps the Rangers' postseason hopes in flux as Boston’s surge continues.

Orioles Place Kyle Bradish on 15-Day Injured List, Ending Regular Season — 6dThe Orioles placed Kyle Bradish on the 15-day injured list with lower abdominal discomfort, ending his regular season as Yaramil Hiraldo was called up to fill his spot. Bradish’s late-season struggles—five earned runs in three innings in Toronto, a rising ERA, and debates over innings limits and shutdown considerations—have left Baltimore just three games back of the final wild-card spot and sparked questions about how the team should manage him going into the playoffs.

Marcus Bell They should shut him down completely now instead of pushing innings limits and risking more trouble in October.

Phillies Reinstate Banks From Injured List, Option Holman to Triple-A — 5dPhiladelphia Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Braves, returning from a left forearm strain and carrying an 0-4 record with a 7.14 ERA in 28 appearances. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, infielder Christian Cairo was designated for assignment, with Grant Holman optioned to Triple-A after his MLB debut and Cairo’s status noted as depth if unclaimed.

Priya Raman Cairo gets DFA'd as the obvious roster casualty here, but the team still needs reliable infield depth if he clears waivers.

An 8th grader challenged his teacher to a dance-off. Her response made her famous.Good News — Sep 8, 2026An eighth grader challenged teacher Yolanda Turner to a dance-off during an exam break at Sumner High School in Florida. Her moves went viral and earned her a spot on the Jennifer Hudson Show.

Beavers, Mayo Power Orioles Past Blue Jays 7-4 — Sep 12, 2026Dylan Beavers moved into the leadoff spot and homered on the second pitch, driving in three as the Orioles beat the Blue Jays 7-4, with Coby Mayo contributing a solo homer and multi-run support. The win, aided by Beavers’ hot stretch and Baltimore’s early five-run outburst, keeps the Orioles within reach of a wild-card berth.

Rachel Meyers Mayo's solo homer added some cushion but the five-run first inning really decided this one against Toronto.

Yankees Reinstate Clarke Schmidt After Tommy John Surgery — 5dThe Yankees plan to activate Clarke Schmidt off the 60-day injured list and use him in relief down the stretch as he returns from Tommy John surgery and an internal brace; executives anticipate him contributing out of the bullpen in October with an eye toward a longer-term role in 2027. The activation involves roster moves to clear space and underscores the team’s bullpen reshaping as Schmidt rebuilds his form, with velocity in line with pre-injury and late-season competition for spots among solid pen options.

Padres host Yankees as both teams battle for playoff spots — Sep 3, 2026The San Diego Padres, struggling with a seven-of-nine skid and a tight battle for the last NL wild-card spot, host the Yankees in a pivotal series that could determine their postseason fate, with Walker Buehler starting as the Padres push for wins and improved offense. Meanwhile, New York remains in contention for the AL wild-card as Max Fried returns to action, pairing in a high-stakes matchup that could impact both teams’ playoff hopes.

Rachel Meyers Padres offense has been the real problem, not the pitching. They need runs, not just quality starts.

Nationals edge Angels 4-3 while stranding five runners in scoring position — Sep 10, 2026Washington edged Los Angeles 4-3 as the Angels squandered scoring chances, while Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson is on pace to return from a left oblique strain with rehab games and a potential activation in Cincinnati; the Arizona Diamondbacks outlasted the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings to hold a half-game lead for the NL final playoff spot.

QatarEnergy Seeks US LNG After Ras Laffan Output Losses — Sep 11, 2026QatarEnergy is pursuing multi-year LNG deals with US producers through 2031 to replace output lost after Iranian strikes damaged Ras Laffan, moving from spot purchases to longer-term contracts and relying on its trading arm to secure about 2–3 mt/y. The disruption, worsened by Strait of Hormuz risks, has accelerated Qatar’s shift to external supplies and investment in US LNG capacity as repairs at Ras Laffan are expected to take three to five years.

Maya Lindstrom Qatar relying on US LNG for years shows how vulnerable their Gulf facilities really are to regional conflicts.

Braves Avoid Rays Sweep, Phillies Close In — Sep 10, 2026The Atlanta Braves, clinging to a slim three-game lead in the NL East, face a pivotal late-season stretch highlighted by a high-stakes series with the Tampa Bay Rays and a looming matchup with the Phillies that could determine playoff seeding. With the Phillies pursuing a Wild Card spot and the Braves aiming to seal division and playoff positioning, recent results and upcoming head-to-heads will shape the final months of the season.

Chocolate Reclaims Top Spot as America’s Favorite FlavorLifestyle — Sep 8, 2026Chocolate is enjoying a resurgence in American favorites, from the origin of the chocolate milkshake and its status as the top ice cream flavor to a bakery’s Dolly Parton cookies and a home-baked chocolate babka with expert tips. Home bakers can craft a glossy babka while a Newcastle tasting explores wine-and-chocolate pairings with six Italian wines.

Diver dies off Tenerife, tourist drowns after boat fall in Malaysia — 6dMultiple drowning and fatal boating incidents linked to scuba diving or overboard falls have been reported: a 45-year-old diver died off Tenerife as emergency responders searched the coast, a 65-year-old Indian tourist died after slipping from a boat ladder during a Tioman dive, and a 72-year-old Floridian died after falling overboard on Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee, with authorities noting lack of life jackets in at least one case. The incidents highlight ongoing risks around diving activities in international waters and popular boating spots.

Atlanta United and Orlando City draw leaves playoff hopes in balance — Sep 8, 2026Orlando City and Atlanta United enter the stretch run with playoff implications, as Orlando sits in the East’s eighth spot and Atlanta closes in on the postseason while adding Breel Embolo to bolster their attack. The upcoming matchup, plus streaming details for 2026 on Apple TV+, underscores the high stakes for both sides, who are aiming to climb the table amid recent form and roster moves.

Perdomo Exits After Line Drive Hits Helmet — Sep 6, 2026Geraldo Perdomo exited the Diamondbacks' game after being hit in the helmet by a Ketel Marte line drive, suffering a head contusion and being monitored going forward. Lovullo said Perdomo is not in concussion protocol and is expected to be back in the lineup soon, with Ildemaro Vargas shifting to shortstop and Tim Tawa starting at first base as Arizona competes for a playoff spot.

Marcus Bell Getting hit by a Ketel Marte liner off the bat is no joke, that ball comes off hot. Good depth move with Vargas and Tawa stepping in.

Drake Spotted Filming Iron Man Video at CNEEntertainment — Aug 28, 2026Drake was spotted at Toronto's Canadian National Exhibition wearing Iron Man armor, fueling fan speculation that he’s filming a new music video and possibly teasing another project after a year that saw three album drops. The mystery around his next move includes mentions of a potential project titled Fear of Missing Out and serves as ongoing promotion for his recent work and collaborations.

Trump Arrives in Ireland for Meetings and Irish Open — Sep 9, 2026Local Gaelic football takes center stage as Kilcavan and Mountmellick face off in the Laois IFC semi-final for a spot in the intermediate final, while Galway dominates the 2026 TG4 All-Star nominations following their All-Ireland win; separately, a deep dive into Trump International Doonbeg looks at the luxury resort behind the gates ahead of the Irish Open, and a Indo Daily special revisits the Lance Armstrong–Floyd Landis doping saga and its fallout.