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Royals unveil updated $1.9 billion stadium designSports — 5dThe Royals unveiled updated renderings for a proposed $1.9 billion stadium at Kansas City’s Crown Center, featuring an expanded Crown Vision scoreboard and signature fountains. The stadium anchors a larger mixed-use development, with construction expected to begin in 2027 and the team aiming to open the ballpark for the 2030 season.

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Harry and Meghan Frozen Out of King Charles’s Christmas, Skewered on ‘Saturday Night Live’ — and Book ‘Royal-Style’ Rollout1 source — 6d

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Sam Okafor It's understandable for Charles to want a peaceful Christmas without the added drama this year.

Florida Flips Five-Star WR Easton Royal — Oct 10, 2026Five-star wide receiver Easton Royal flipped his commitment from Texas to Florida, choosing the Gators after a close recruiting battle with LSU. His addition is a major boost for coach Jon Sumrall’s 2027 class.

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Andrew receives £302,000 after Royal Lodge exit — Oct 9, 2026Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received £302,000 from the Crown Estate after surrendering his Royal Lodge lease more than 50 years early and paying £1.8 million in dilapidations.

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Royal Navy Sailor Charged Over Foreign Spy Allegations — Oct 8, 2026Teddy Young, 24, a serving Royal Navy sailor, is charged under the National Security Act with obtaining protected information intending to benefit a foreign power.

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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.

Chicago Leads 2026 Gold Glove Finalists — 4dRawlings named the 2026 Gold Glove contenders, with four Royals, five Cubs, Yankees Austin Wells and Cody Bellinger, and Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe among the players in the running. Winners will be announced Nov. 1.

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Maya Lindstrom Austin Wells earning a nod at catcher is fair given how well he handled the Yankees staff.

UK announces urgent high-profile security review — 6dMahmood ordered an urgent UK security review for politicians and royals after Ann Widdecombe, 78, was killed with 21 hammer blows at her Dartmoor home.

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Trump Defends Accepting Qatar’s Gifted Jet — 4dPresident Donald Trump showcased the 747 gifted by Qatar’s royal family at an Arizona campaign rally and defended accepting it, saying he responded, “thank you,” despite bipartisan criticism. The appearance was part of his Western campaign swing to rally Republicans ahead of November’s congressional elections.

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Elena Vasquez Showing off the 747 at the Arizona rally was a clever way for Trump to keep his base energized ahead of the midterms.

Harry and Meghan Make Joint UK Appearance in NottinghamEntertainment — 6dPrince Harry and Meghan made their first joint public appearance in the UK since returning, visiting three Nottingham organizations focused on community support, food poverty and youth programs. The events were not official royal engagements; Meghan is expected to make public appearances only occasionally while prioritizing family, business and acting, as Harry focuses on philanthropic work.

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Passenger rescued alive after 20 hours at seaWorld — 5dA 44-year-old woman from El Salvador was rescued conscious from the Ionian Sea near Greece after spending nearly 24 hours in the water following an overboard incident on Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas. A cargo ship assisting in the search pulled her aboard; she received first aid and was taken to a hospital, while authorities investigate.

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Royal Caribbean plans $3B Sandals stake acquisitionBusiness — Oct 3, 2026Royal Caribbean Group plans to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for about $3 billion, expanding its cruise and private-destination business into all-inclusive land vacations. The companies say the partnership could broaden travel options and cross-promote offerings, though specific benefits for guests remain to be determined.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Kansas City Committee Backs Royals Stadium Financing — Oct 5, 2026A Hunden Partners report projects that a new Royals ballpark at Crown Center could draw about 2.1 million game attendees in its first year and generate tax revenue through a roughly four-square-mile district, helping repay public financing for the estimated $2 billion project. The projections also count on surrounding development and events, but critics caution that stadium spending may shift activity from elsewhere rather than create lasting economic growth.

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WWE NXT hosts cross-brand 20-woman title contender battle royal — Sep 29, 2026

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Halloween Events, Safety Advice Span CommunitiesLifestyle — Oct 12, 2026Halloween coverage emphasizes practical precautions for trick-or-treaters, including visible, well-fitting costumes, careful street crossing, checked treats and clear walkways; a safety analysis also ranked Phoenix-area suburbs Chandler, Gilbert and Surprise among the nation’s 10 safest cities for trick-or-treating. Communities are marking the season with adult-focused spooky storytelling and a free Royal Oak tour of 60 decorated homes.

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Royals Edge White Sox, Delay Playoff Clinch — Sep 24, 2026Seth Lugo reached an AL-leading 200 hits allowed in his final start as Maikel Garcia's go-ahead double gave the Royals a 5-4 win that delayed the White Sox playoff clinch.

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Maya Lindstrom Chicago must be frustrated seeing their playoff hopes pushed back again by a team that just snapped its own skid.

Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

LPGA Announces 2027 Schedule With Record $147M Purses — Oct 7, 2026The LPGA’s 2027 schedule features 33 tournaments and a record $147 million in prize money, with routing designed to cut travel by about 12,000 miles and give players more time to recover. The slate adds new events and prestigious venues, including a first Women’s Open at Royal St. George’s, and drew an enthusiastic response from players.

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Florida Cities Report Diverse Hiring OpportunitiesBusiness — Oct 7, 2026Current openings include a Royal Caribbean hotel-procurement role involving market analysis and supplier negotiations, alongside sales jobs in Jacksonville, retail and customer-service positions in Ocala, and fashion and international banking client-service roles in Coral Gables. The listings offer a range of experience levels and benefits, and availability may change.

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Mountbatten-Windsor Challenges Epstein Probe Search Warrants — Oct 4, 2026Police entered at 8 a.m.; the press knew by 8:05. Mountbatten-Windsor seeks to quash the February Epstein-probe warrants; a commentator calls it the first royal legal-process fight since 1649.

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Ex-officer rejects Sussex school paparazzi as security crisis — Oct 2, 2026Photographers near Archie and Lilibet’s school drew a sharp Sussex rebuke tied to Fairford. A former royal protection chief says paparazzi are expected and RAVEC should not be swayed.

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Chris Dalton Paparazzi around royal kids schools is nothing new, so the ex-officer is right that RAVEC should ignore the overreaction.

Brandon Lowe's Homer Lifts Pirates Past Royals, 6-5 — Sep 19, 2026Brandon Lowe's two-run eighth-inning homer lifted the Pirates over the Royals 6-5, his fourth in five games and Pittsburgh's record 96th at PNC Park.

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Priya Raman Royals keep finding ways to lose late in the season. That rally came up just short again.

Prince Harry reportedly plans private Remembrance tributeWorld — Sep 29, 2026Prince Harry is reportedly expected to observe Remembrance Sunday privately rather than join the royal family’s public commemorations in London, aiming to keep attention on veterans and the national observance. His plans have not been independently confirmed.

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Guardians Clinch Third Straight AL Central Title — Sep 25, 2026The Royals and Guardians meet in the final series of the regular season, with Cleveland seeking the AL Central title after securing a postseason berth. Kansas City closes a disappointing season while Michael Wacha pursues a career milestone, and Cleveland’s pitching is expected to anchor its October hopes.

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Dubai, Makkah Mourn Prominent Royal, Religious Figures — Sep 21, 2026Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 76, died Monday as Dubai set 10 days of mourning; Grand Mosque muezzin Ibrahim Al-Madani, 51, died hours after his final Fajr adhan.

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Truist Lowers Targets on Camden and Norwegian While Raising SailPoint's — Sep 24, 2026Truist Securities maintained a Buy rating on Camden Property Trust while cutting its price target to $108, and raised its targets for SailPoint and Royal Caribbean Group, which remain rated Buy and Hold, respectively. It also maintained a Hold rating on Norwegian Cruise Line while lowering its price target to $16.

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