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MAC shifts to nine-game football schedule in 2028 for more exposure — 3dMAC football moves to nine conference games in 2028, three nonconference each; Steinbrecher cites greater conference exposure after athletics directors approve.

Elena Vasquez This should give MAC teams more chances to build rivalries and stand out nationally without losing too many nonconference options.

UFC 333 Title Fights Headline Abu Dhabi Press ConferenceSports — 2dUFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24 features Volkanovski defending his featherweight title against undefeated Movsar Evloev, with Petr Yan facing Merab Dvalishvili in a co-main event, as the four fighters and other key card participants attended a media press conference. In addition to UFC 333 coverage, MMA outlets preview UFC 331 with faceoffs among Tsarukyan, Ruffy, Steveson, Sharaf, Freire, and Choi, highlighting the ongoing build-up to the events and the variety of main-card matchups discussed at the official press events.

Air Force confirms US space-control weapons now operating in orbit — 3dAir Force Secretary Troy Meink confirms deployed space-control weapons at a Maryland conference, drawing Beijing and Moscow protests while withholding the details that keep deterrence intact.

Priya Raman Deterrence works best when adversaries know we have the edge but can't predict exactly how we'll use it.

United Therapeutics and Denali Outline Pipeline Shifts at Morgan Stanley Conference — 4dBiotech firms Crescent Biopharma, Denali Therapeutics, Kyverna Therapeutics, and United Therapeutics outlined forthcoming data, new indications, and expansive commercial strategies at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference, signaling a push into pulmonary fibrosis, CNS, and other large patient populations. Denali highlighted its Avlayah Transport Vehicle platform and CNS programs, while United Therapeutics outlined a four‑product strategy for IPF/PPF and planned NDA activities, underscoring continued innovation and manufacturing expansion across the sector.

Nicole Hardy Shifting focus to larger populations like pulmonary fibrosis makes sense for growth but competition will be fierce.

Wes Huff discusses 2,000 years of evidence for Bible at Sing ConferenceGood News — Sep 8, 2026Apologist Wes Huff addressed thousands at the Sing! Conference on manuscript evidence confirming the Bible's reliability over two millennia.

Taiwan Vice President Makes Secret Trip to Italy Democracy Conference — Sep 11, 2026Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim arrived in Italy, accompanied by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, to attend the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy; the trip, kept secret due to Chinese threats, signals Taiwan’s push to engage with Europe despite lacking formal diplomatic ties. The three‑day conference features activists such as Yulia Navalnaya and Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, highlighting Taiwan’s effort to broaden international support and demonstrate democratic solidarity amid Beijing’s pressure.

Nicole Hardy Taiwan's quiet outreach to Europe like this is smart and necessary given Beijing's bullying.

Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss expelling LSU over player eligibility dispute — Sep 9, 2026

Elena Vasquez The conference should focus on fixing the eligibility mess instead of threatening to expel a team that brings in so much revenue and competition.

West African Scientists Urge Stronger Outbreak Detection — 1dWest African laboratory scientists, meeting in Lomé, urged governments to bolster outbreak detection and diagnostic capacity to prevent a repeat of Ebola and COVID-19 crises, warning that weakening health systems and dependence on Western vaccines leave the region vulnerable. A regional conference and leaders like Arthur Garber stress using past outbreaks to strengthen surveillance and urge African governments to prioritize epidemic prevention and invest in diagnostics across the continent.

Big Ten expands live replay reviews to 2026 conference games — Sep 9, 2026The Big Ten is expanding in-broadcast replay reviews to include all conference games and most non-conference games in 2026, featuring live audio between the game referee and replay official, video of the review, and access to the Big Ten Replay Center. The plan, spurred by scrutiny after last week’s Western Michigan–Michigan finish, also notes that a Michigan–Oklahoma game will not be included due to the broadcasting crew arrangement for that pairing.

Tom Gallagher I hope the replay center access actually speeds things up instead of dragging out games with extra scrutiny in every conference matchup.