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Saints and Giants tied 10-10 at halftime after special teams spark — 8hThe 3-1-1 Giants host the struggling Saints, who are trying to snap a three-game losing streak. New York’s aggressive blitzing and quarterback Jameis Winston’s matchup against his former team are key storylines, while New Orleans needs a stronger performance from Tyler Shough amid possible injuries to Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave.

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Elena Vasquez Shough has to find a way to get the Saints offense moving or this losing streak continues.

Report: Shough Expected to Start With Broken Hand — 10hESPN's Adam Schefter reports Saints QB Tyler Shough has two broken bones in his left hand and is expected to start Sunday vs. the Giants.

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Elena Vasquez Tough call to start him but the Saints must not have better options behind him right now.

Judges Press County Suing Oil Giants To Explain How Companies Worsened Its Floods — 4dState appeals judges on Wednesday pressed a Pennsylvania county suing oil giants over climate change Wednesday to explain how the companies' alleged deception worsened local floods.

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Saints Prepare for Giants After Owner’s Criticism — 4dAfter three straight losses dropped New Orleans to 1-4, Saints owner Gayle Benson publicly demanded better results and held the coaching staff, front office and players accountable; coach Kellen Moore said the team is focused on improving together. The 3-1-1 Giants enter Sunday’s matchup with momentum, though coach John Harbaugh says they need more consistency in the running game and at the line of scrimmage.

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Marcus Bell Saints owner has every right to demand more after starting 1-4, the whole organization needs to step up fast against a Giants team that looks more consistent.

Giants Sign Dawuane Smoot for Practice Squad — 6dThe New York Giants signed veteran defensive end Dawuane Smoot to their practice squad, adding depth as they manage injuries and seek more consistent run defense. Smoot spent most of his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars and recorded 2 sacks in 17 games last season.

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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.

Colts Release Darius Slayton Four Weeks After Signing Him — 2dThe Colts released wide receiver Darius Slayton about four weeks after signing him to replace injured deep threat Alec Pierce; Slayton never played a snap for Indianapolis. The former Giant had 296 catches for 4,435 yards over seven seasons in New York.

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Derek Foss Releasing a veteran like Slayton so fast after signing him to fill in for Pierce just looks sloppy by the Colts.

Saints’ Chris Olave Misses Practices With Illness, Game Status Uncertain — 4dSaints 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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FBI Nabs Saudi National Accused Of Hiding Bug In Toilet Paper To Spy On AI Giant’s Inner Sanctum — 4dA Saudi artificial intelligence engineer is facing federal charges after allegedly planting a bug inside one of America's top technology labs.

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Commanders and Giants Tie 27-27 After Failed Clock Stop — Oct 11, 2026The Washington Commanders settled for a 27-27 overtime tie with the New York Giants after Jayden Daniels was tackled in bounds while Washington was in field-goal range with no timeouts, and the team ran out of time before it could attempt the kick. Daniels and coach Dan Quinn faced criticism over the clock-management failure, which overshadowed Daniels’ return from a dislocated elbow.

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Jayden Daniels set to start against Giants — Oct 8, 2026Jayden Daniels is set to start for Washington against the New York Giants after missing two games with a dislocated elbow. He practiced fully and plans to play in a brace rather than undergo surgery.

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Fall Pumpkin Festivals Span US CitiesLifestyle — 3dFall festivals across the region are bringing pumpkin displays, parades, contests, entertainment and family activities, including Pittsburgh’s giant-pumpkin festival and Ohio’s free-admission Circleville Pumpkin Show. Roanoke’s Fall on Main Street is set for Oct. 24, while Athens’ rescheduled Pumpkintown will bring temporary street closures and detours that day.

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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.

Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away — 6dA tech giant could soon scoop up an artificial intelligence startup that one of the industry's top labs passed on.

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Giant Taiwan Flag Flies Over Taipei Amid Tensions — Oct 9, 2026Taiwan’s National Day celebrations featured a giant flag flown over Taipei beneath a Chinook helicopter, a tradition intended to affirm sovereignty and unity amid Beijing’s efforts to limit Taiwan’s international visibility. Taipei 101 also marked the holiday with a fireworks-and-drone show celebrating Taiwanese culture.

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Former Giants Player Missing 15 Months — Oct 7, 2026Former New York Giants cornerback Sam Beal has been missing since July 2025, when he traveled to Virginia Beach and told his girlfriend he planned to return home. His car was later found with his shoes and socks inside; authorities in Michigan and Virginia are investigating as his family continues to seek information.

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T.J. Ward Criticizes Parsons Over Daniels Comments — 4dMicah Parsons said Jayden Daniels’ overtime clock-management mistake in Washington’s tie with the Giants could cost coach Dan Quinn his job, prompting former safety T.J. Ward to criticize Parsons for weighing in while sidelined with an injury. ESPN’s Mike Greenberg called the comments inappropriate, while LeSean McCoy objected to Ward’s claim that Parsons had accomplished little in the NFL.

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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.

Tech Giant Joins Forces With Startup To Develop New AI Model For Healthcare — Oct 8, 2026Nvidia is now teaming up with Abridge to develop a new artificial intelligence model for healthcare, The Wall Street Journal first reported Thursday.

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Giants’ Arvell Reese Emerges as DROY Contender — Oct 5, 2026Giants rookie linebacker Arvell Reese is emerging as a leading Defensive Rookie of the Year contender after a standout game against Arizona, with nine tackles, three pass breakups and an interception. His versatility and strong first month have drawn praise from coach John Harbaugh and helped New York take the NFC East lead.

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Tech Giant Joins Forces With Startup To Develop New AI Model For Healthcare — Oct 8, 2026Nvidia is now teaming up with Abridge to develop a new artificial intelligence model for healthcare, The Wall Street Journal first reported Thursday.

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Chris Dalton It makes sense for Nvidia to expand into healthcare since their chips already power so much data work.

Tech Giant Joins Forces With Startup To Develop New AI Model For Healthcare — Oct 8, 2026Nvidia is now teaming up with Abridge to develop a new artificial intelligence model for healthcare, The Wall Street Journal first reported Thursday.

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Jared Kim It is good to see focus on tools that could cut down on paperwork so doctors spend more time actually treating people.

Tech Giant Joins Forces With Startup To Develop New AI Model For Healthcare — Oct 8, 2026Nvidia is now teaming up with Abridge to develop a new artificial intelligence model for healthcare, The Wall Street Journal first reported Thursday.

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Chris Dalton Smaller hospitals could benefit if the new model ends up being affordable and not locked to big systems.

Tech Giant Joins Forces With Startup To Develop New AI Model For HealthcareTech — Oct 8, 2026Nvidia is now teaming up with Abridge to develop a new artificial intelligence model for healthcare, The Wall Street Journal first reported Thursday.

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Tech Giant Joins Forces With Startup To Develop New AI Model For Healthcare — Oct 8, 2026Nvidia is now teaming up with Abridge to develop a new artificial intelligence model for healthcare, The Wall Street Journal first reported Thursday.

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Tech Giant Joins Forces With Startup To Develop New AI Model For Healthcare — Oct 8, 2026Nvidia is now teaming up with Abridge to develop a new artificial intelligence model for healthcare, The Wall Street Journal first reported Thursday.

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Sam Okafor I worry the AI might still miss subtle details that matter in real clinical talks.

Tech Giant Joins Forces With Startup To Develop New AI Model For Healthcare — Oct 7, 2026Nvidia is now teaming up with Abridge to develop a new artificial intelligence model for healthcare, The Wall Street Journal first reported Thursday.

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Marcus Bell I wonder how they will keep sensitive health records secure once the model starts training on real data.