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Amnesty Accuses Equatorial Guinea of Abusing U.S. Deportees — 12hAmnesty on Sept. 18 sought release of U.S. deportees Soliman and Birhane after Equatorial Guinea police bagged their heads and beat them Sept. 11; nearly 30 remain detained.

Sam Okafor Holding Samson Birhane in overcrowded cells with bags over his head is wrong and they both need to be released immediately.

Kroger Ends Red Bull Sales Nationwide While Scaling Back Boar’s Head at Some Stores — 2dKroger has pulled Red Bull from shelves nationwide and has reduced Boar's Head deli products as grocery prices rise and supplier negotiations intensify. CEO Greg Foran has pledged to push back on inflation-driven price increases and to lean into value offerings to keep prices down for shoppers.

Mets’ Jared Young Hospitalized After Collision — 1dJared Young gave a thumbs-up in a neck brace as he was carted off after Nolan McLean's knee struck his head; the Mets said he has feeling in his extremities and was taken to a hospital.

Priya Raman McLean must feel awful about the mixup. Teams need better signals to stop these avoidable hits.

Nola, Phillies blank Mets 3-0, tie Cubs — 1dAaron Nola threw seven scoreless innings as the Phillies blanked the Mets 3-0 to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card; Jared Young gave a thumbs-up while carted off after a knee to the head.

Priya Raman Nola's scoreless innings were exactly what the Phillies needed to stay even with the Cubs in the wild card hunt.

Houston Dash fires coach Gautrat and technical director Kilgore, names interim — 5dThe Houston Dash fired head coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore, with Jaime Frias named interim head coach for the remainder of the season as the team conducts a search for its next leader. The changes come amid a slump near the bottom of the NWSL standings, six games left in the season, and reiterated commitments from club president Angela Hucles Mangano about pursuing long-term ambitions.

Priya Raman Interim coach Frias has a tough job ahead stabilizing the squad while the front office looks for new leadership.

The NFL’s Global Expansion Heads to Australia. No One Is Quite Sure When to Show Up. — Sep 9, 2026

Dana Whitfield Australia already has plenty of football codes so the NFL will need reliable scheduling to build any real following.

Ecuador names Gallardo coach through 2030 World Cup — 5dEcuador named Marcelo Gallardo, River Plate’s 14-trophy coach, head coach through the 2030 World Cup after its 2026 knockout exit to Mexico.

Priya Raman Bringing in an Argentine coach with that pedigree should help Ecuador develop better tactics after the Mexico loss.

Couple confirms Russian businessman funded Trump Jr. post-wedding celebrations — 4dBettina Trump confirmed IBA head Umar Kremlev funded two post-wedding Bahamas nights after a Sept. 14, 2026 ProPublica report, calling him a dear friend and the outlay a wedding gift.

House Passes AI Data Center Cost Bill — 4dThe Ratepayer Protection Act, backed by Rep. Gabe Evans and a broad bipartisan coalition, would require large data centers (100 MW+ peak demand) to cover the full costs of new electricity generation and grid upgrades, shielding households from subsidizing AI infrastructure. The measure has cleared committee and is headed toward a House floor vote under fast-track rules, reflecting bipartisan concern about AI-driven electricity demand ahead of the 2026 elections.

Murray Ruled Out of Vikings Debut After First-Quarter Head-and-Neck Hit — 5dKyler Murray showed a fencing posture and was ruled out with a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit while sliding in his Vikings debut Sept. 13, 2026.

Dana Whitfield That kind of head and neck contact always makes me worry about how these hits keep happening.

The US wants a stronger battery supply chain. China has a decades-long head start — Sep 8, 2026

Legend Biotech names Novartis executive Ingrid Zhang CEO — 3dLegend Biotech appointed Ingrid Zhang as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 15, 2026, with interim CEO Alan Bash becoming President of CARVYKTI. Zhang, a former Novartis executive and China head, brings broad global leadership experience from AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and McKinsey as the board positions Legend for its next growth phase.

Tom Gallagher Hiring someone with McKinsey and AstraZeneca experience signals the board wants tighter global operations going forward.

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.

Samsung India Policy Chief Rajiv Aggarwal Resigns After Four Years — 3dSamsung India's head of public affairs and ESG, Rajiv Aggarwal, is stepping down after nearly four years, serving his last week, with the reason for his resignation not disclosed. He oversaw Samsung’s government relations and policy/ESG matters amid regulatory pushes on pre-installed state-run apps and e-waste rules, and previously worked at Uber and Meta.

Marcus Bell After roles at Uber and Meta, Aggarwal brought solid experience to Samsung's government ties. They will need someone just as capable to handle ongoing policy challenges.

UNC Seeks First Clemson Win in 25 Years — 5dNorth Carolina sits at 2-0 heading into ACC play with a strong defensive start and optimism about challenging Clemson in Death Valley, a program they’ve not beaten at Clemson since 2001. Meanwhile, Clemson faces injuries and scrutiny as off-field issues at UNC loom and a potential spread in confidence favors UNC in a pivotal matchup.

Rams’ Garrett Set for Surgery, Misses Four Games — 4dLos Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett will miss at least four games after arthroscopic knee surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, with no clear timeline for his return beyond an earliest four-week window. Head coach Sean McVay said the timeline depends on how the knee responds post-surgery, and Garrett delivered a candid assessment after a 27-7 Week 1 loss to the 49ers that his performance was far from his best.

Greenville sergeant returns to duty after crash that killed wife and parents — Sep 9, 2026Greenville Police Sergeant Diana Munoz has returned to duty after surviving a devastating head-on crash in Spartanburg County in May that killed her wife, Ashley Munoz, her parents, and two others, with her recovery including extensive rehab and broad support from the community.

Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon, 39-31 — 6dOklahoma State, under new head coach Eric Morris, toppled No. 6 Oregon 39-31 in Stillwater, snapping long losing streaks and highlighting a potent Cowboys offense led by Drew Mestemaker's 400-plus total yards. Oregon struggled offensively, particularly in the first half, as Dante Moore and the Ducks failed to capitalize on turnovers and inconsistencies, keeping the game within reach but ultimately falling short.

Maya Lindstrom Oregon's first half struggles with turnovers and no points really let the game slip away.

Márquez named Mexico coach with 2030 World Cup goal in view — Sep 10, 2026Rafael Márquez was introduced as Mexico’s new head coach, vowing to build on the Javier Aguirre era to push the national team beyond the World Cup last-16 and toward the 2030 cycle. He emphasizes continuity, familiarity with the players, and will lead a staff including Guardado as Mexico plans friendlies against Colombia, Peru, the U.S., and Chile.

Priya Raman Márquez has the respect of the players so maybe that familiarity helps push past the round of 16 this cycle.

Pink Floyd's Only No. 1 Hit Joins Stones, Talking Heads on Greatest-Songs Lists — Sep 5, 2026A trio of influential rock tracks is highlighted for how their openings and production shaped pop culture: Pink Floyd’s Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 was expanded by Bob Ezrin into a disco-infused, choir-backed hit; The Rolling Stones’ Sympathy for the Devil is celebrated for its boldly narrated opening line and historical storytelling; Talking Heads’ Once in a Lifetime is spotlighted for its innovative production with Brian Eno and its sermon-like, introspective lyrics despite modest chart success.

Chris Dalton Once in a Lifetime never charted big but you can't go to a party without someone doing the "same as it ever was" arm move, that's real cultural impact right there.

Maduro and wife cite immunity to dismiss U.S. drug charges — Sep 3, 2026Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have filed motions in Manhattan federal court to dismiss U.S. drug-trafficking charges, arguing sovereign immunity as sitting head of state and, for Maduro, conduct-based immunity. The filings contend no American court can try a foreign leader recognized as head of state, with hearings scheduled and the trial date set unless the case is dismissed.