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Former Utah players accuse Whittingham of mishandling injuries — Aug 28, 2026Six former Utah Utes players from 2020–2024 allege the program mishandled injuries, pressuring them to return before healing and, in some cases, misdiagnosing injuries; the university denies the claims and faces a related Freddie Whittingham lawsuit over recruiting. The reports highlight ongoing concerns about player safety in college football amid legal actions and institutional responses.

Woman With Two Uteri Has Miracle Twin PregnancyReporting — Nov 20, 2023An Alabama woman has two uteri — and now she has a baby in each one. In an interview with Fox News Digital , Kelsey Hatcher, 32, spoke about her unique pregnancy. She discovered she had a double uterus at the age of 17…

CDC Plans $50 Million 9/11 Youth Health Study — Sep 10, 2026The United States is moving to study long-term health effects on children, teens, young adults, and those in utero from 9/11 through the World Trade Center Youth Research Cohort, overseen by the CDC and the World Trade Center Health Program with about $50 million in funding and a planned kickoff as participation grows, potentially starting July 1, 2027. Congress directed this effort in 2022 to fill long-standing gaps in tracking outcomes for younger Yorkers, with recruitment challenges and a design that compares exposed individuals under 21 or in utero to similarly aged unexposed peers living in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Derek Foss million seems reasonable if it finally fills the gaps in data for that younger group.

Oklahoma routs UTEP 51-0, sets up matchup with No. 16 Michigan — Sep 4, 2026Oklahoma pummeled UTEP 51-0 in a dominant season opener, with John Mateer throwing three touchdown passes and Isaiah Sategna returning an 88-yard punt for a score as the Sooners rolled to a 401-186 advantage. The win also featured Parker Livingstone's clearance to play, adding another potential weapon for Mateer ahead of the big showdown with Michigan.

Priya Raman Mateer looked sharp tonight, three TD passes is a great way to open the season. Michigan's defense is gonna be a real test though.

Tylenol use in pregnancy may be linked with uterus, ovary changes in daughters — Sep 9, 2026

Dana Whitfield My sister used it a lot when expecting and her daughter has had some issues so this study lines up with what we've seen.

Man Impersonating FBI Agent Tries To Free Luigi Mangione With Unusual Utensils — Jan 29, 2026A Minnesota man allegedly impersonated an FBI agent and attempted to free Luigi Mangione, the man accused of assassinating a healthcare executive, from a New York jail, ABC News reported Thursday. Mark Anderson, 36, was…

Colorado Democrats Want To Ban Restaurants From Putting Napkins In Your Delivery Order — Mar 30, 2026Two Colorado Democrats have proposed legislation that would crack down on restaurants’ abilities to provide complimentary napkins, utensils and condiments to customers, in the name of protecting the environment. Bill…

‘She’s a Miracle’: Baby Gets In-Utero Treatment for Deadly Disorder That Took Both of Her SistersReporting — Nov 17, 2022Childhood diseases are a special sort of terrible, preying upon the youngest and most innocent. Parents who have walked that difficult road alongside their children have been through their own trials by fire. But when…

Pregnant Texas Woman Fights HOV Ticket, Arguing That Baby in Utero Counts as Second PersonReporting — Jul 14, 2022Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. When Brandy Bottone from Plano, Texas, got pulled over on June 29 by an officer with the…

Ilhan Omar Issues Warning to Women About Ted CruzReporting — May 13, 2022Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) warned women about Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), suggesting Republicans want him to regulate “your uterus.” During a speech on the House floor Thursday, Omar questioned why lawmakers who advocate…

Saudi Oil Exports Face Disruption Across Region — Sep 12, 2026Diplomatic efforts in the region stalled as Oman postponed Iran-Gulf talks amid drone and missile attacks that disrupted key oil routes, including Saudi Arabia’s east-west pipeline and tension around the Strait of Hormuz, stoking fears of a global oil supply shock. The Houthis’ rapid advances—seizing Bab al-Mandeb and threatening Perim Island and Mocha—have narrowed Saudi options and heightened the risk of wider conflict, with analysts noting limited strategic room for Riyadh and uncertainty over U.S. involvement under Trump.

Elena Vasquez Saudi Arabia has few good options left if the Houthis keep closing key routes and pushing oil prices higher for everyone.

Dolly Parton Honored Posthumously at Americana Awards — 4dAt the 2026 Primetime Emmys, Reba McEntire performed Dolly Parton's 'Appalachian Memories' during the in memoriam segment to honor Parton, who died at 80 after a private battle with cancer, with Sally Field introducing the tribute and archival footage of Parton from 1983. The emotional performance underscored the decades-long friendship between McEntire and Parton and highlighted Parton's Appalachian roots and humanitarian legacy.

Carney Backs Canada as EU Associate Member — 6dEdmonton was named an emerging 'star' city by Oxford Economics, signaling rapid growth and a shift toward diversification even as its fossil-fuel roots remain part of its future energy strategy. Canada is seeking closer European ties amid a tariff dispute with the United States, while also entering a busy fall election season with federal by-elections and provincial campaigns on the horizon.

Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Mossad, Judiciary Says — 6hIran executed Hossein Pedaran for allegedly relaying Isfahan missile-site information to Mossad during the 12-day war, after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence. The case appears amid a broader rise in executions in Iran linked to the wartime period and domestic protests.

Italian Football Legend Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83 — 7hInter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola has died at 83, remembered as a cornerstone of Grande Inter who spent his entire 1960–77 career with Inter and helped the club win four Serie A titles and two European Cups, including the 1964 final where he scored twice. He also contributed to Italy’s 1968 European Championship triumph and played in the 1970 World Cup final, leaving a lasting legacy at both club and country.

Poland Scrambles Jets After Russian Drone AttackWorld — 3dPoland scrambled fighter jets and temporarily closed the Rzeszów and Lublin airports as Russian attacks near western Ukraine triggered air-raid alerts and heightened air-defense readiness, with operations suspended for several minutes before restrictions eased and civilian flights resumed mid-morning. The measures, described as precautionary to ensure military freedom of action, affected regional traffic and reflected ongoing security concerns near the Ukrainian border.

Arbitrator orders Uber to pay $40 million after driver ejects passenger on freeway — 2dA California arbitration awarded Emily Normandin-Parker's parents $40 million, holding Uber and the driver liable after he abandoned the 23-year-old and her friend at an unsafe gore point on State Route 73, where Emily was later killed. The ruling criticized Uber's safety practices and prompted statements from the family and Uber, which disputes liability.

Polls Show Trump Approval at 35 to 39 Percent — 1dAcross recent polls, President Trump’s approval hovers in the mid-30s while disapproval dominates, with YouGov showing a net -25 and Fox News/Reuters-Ipsos readings around 39% approval and 61% disapproval, a pattern linked to concerns over inflation and the Iran war. Polls also reveal demographic gaps, with women and younger voters more negative and broad doubt about the administration’s handling of Iran and domestic economic issues.

Hodgkinson wins Athlos 800m in black hooded Nike speedsuit — 15hHodgkinson debuted a black hooded Nike speedsuit and won the Athlos 800m in 1:56.40 by more than two seconds, taking $65,000 and a Tiffany crown.

Nicole Hardy Athlos events like this one are finally bringing decent prize money and spectacle to the sport.

Rapta Raises $8M to Expand AI Defense Manufacturing PlatformTech — 2dRapta raised $8 million to scale its AI-powered Manufacturing Intelligence Platform for defense, aerospace, and other precision manufacturing, unifying siloed production data with computer vision to deliver real-time work instructions and traceability across lines. The round, co-led by Voyager Capital and Access Venture Partners, adds new board members and positions Rapta to expand deployment among top defense primes, improving quality, documentation, and operational efficiency.

OpenAI Projects $278 Billion Cash Burn by 2030 — 13hOpenAI projects $278 billion in negative free cash flow from 2026-2030 on about $856 billion in compute spending, with early talks at a $1.2 trillion-plus valuation.

Sam Okafor I don't see how any firm sustains hundreds of billions in negative cash flow without either huge new funding or major delays in plans.

Herbstreit Defends Cruz GameDay Appearance Amid Backlash — 15hKirk 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.

AI Safety Debate Deepens Amid Global Competition — 5dGermany’s government says it takes AI safety warnings seriously, aims to balance opportunities with risk and supports global governance through the G7 while expanding the National AI Safety Institute to address emerging threats. It rejects halting AI development, arguing continued innovation is essential for Europe’s digital sovereignty and pushing for international coordination with the US and China to manage risks.

Fed Raises Rates, Signals Possible Further Hike — 4dMinutes from the July FOMC meeting are viewed as a key gauge of the committee's appetite for a rate hike, with markets pricing roughly a 30% chance and several dissents among current voters highlighted. The previews also flag potential clues on the Fed's reaction function, language in the minutes about participants, and a focus on reserve-management purchase policy as the Fed refrains from new purchases in the August-September window, signaling patience ahead of a likely September decision.

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