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Newly Crowned No. 1 Rybakina Withdraws From BJK Cup With Injury — 12h"I won't be able to participate in Billie Jean King Cup this year," new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina posted Sept. 18 after a US Open win; federation cites left Achilles needing two weeks.

Jared Kim Kazakhstan loses its best player for the finals, but forcing her to play injured would have been worse for everyone.

St. Stephen of Hungary Crowned and Converts NationGood News — FROM 1000Stephen receives the crown from Pope Sylvester II.

NFL Week 1 picks against the spread: Take the Rams Down Under (but don’t crown them yet) — Sep 9, 2026

Dana Whitfield Holding off on crowning the Rams makes sense after how their season fell apart late last year.

Jean Smart Ties Emmy Acting-Wins Record — 4dJean Smart won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for Hacks' final season, completing a sweep that secures her eight Emmys and ties the all-time record. The achievement crowns a long-running, acclaimed run for Smart, with the season-long performance now recognized as part of a historic career milestone.

Yordan Alvarez chases rare AL Triple Crown while living out of an RV — Sep 3, 2026Yordan Alvarez, the Houston Astros star and AL MVP frontrunner who could become baseball's first Triple Crown winner since 2012, spends his off-season traveling in an RV with his family, enjoying a normal-life routine away from the spotlight. Analyses of his postseason chances pair with praise from his manager for his poise, while talk of Alvarez chasing a Triple Crown frames broader discussions about his impact beyond the regular season.

Tom Gallagher Love that a guy chasing the Triple Crown just wants to park his RV and be normal in the offseason. Grounded dude.

Princess Astrid Dies at 94 After King’s Funeral — Sep 11, 2026Norway’s Princess Astrid, 94, has died, two days after attending the state funeral of her brother King Harald V, with the royal palace noting her passing and the family expressing gratitude for her warmth and duty. The royal family and palace tributes highlighted her long service to the Crown, including her role in representing the Royal House and her support for Harald and the family during a period of mourning.

Report: Iran Leadership Divisions Deepen Over War TalksWorld — 6dCrown Prince Reza Pahlavi proposes a five‑part transition plan for a post‑Islamic Republic Iran focused on empowering the Iranian people and protecting religious freedom, not prescribing a fixed future government. Separately, the set of articles highlights enduring Iran‑related hostility, internal hardline opposition to diplomacy, BRICS‑driven attempts at West Asia consensus amid ongoing clashes in the region, and the threat of escalation in incidents such as in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Says Iran Likely Behind Saudi Pipeline Attack — 6dUS President Donald Trump said Iran was probably responsible for the drone/attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, a key crude artery bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and noted conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and assurances from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis about US involvement. He tied the incident to broader Middle East tensions, suggesting the conflict could end after the upcoming US elections and reiterating that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

Derek Foss The timing with US elections feels off, like this could drag on unless Iran is stopped from going nuclear.

Cowboys Top NFL Values at Record $17 Billion — Sep 9, 2026Forbes’ latest NFL valuations crown the Dallas Cowboys as the league’s most valuable franchise at $17 billion for a 20th consecutive year, with every team now worth at least $8 billion. The list also places the Rams, Giants, Patriots, and 49ers in the top five, noting the Cowboys’ nearly $1.28 billion in revenue and the large-capacity AT&T Stadium as factors in their sustained high valuation.

Report says Trump declined Saudi request for strikes on Houthis — Sep 11, 2026Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump in two calls to order air strikes against Yemen's Houthi forces as tensions over the Red Sea escalated; Trump declined and Washington said it would not pursue direct military action for now, instead focusing on Iran and protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has offered non-combat support and intelligence sharing, with CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper traveling to Riyadh for coordination as regional tensions mount.

Dana Whitfield Sharing intelligence and sending the CENTCOM chief shows support without committing to another messy conflict.

Miss Universe 2022 Is Making History As First Filipina American CrownedReporting — Jan 17, 2023Miss Universe 2022 has officially been crowned. R’Bonney Gabriel, 28, was crowned Miss Universe 2022 on Saturday evening. She is also the first Filipina American to win the pageant. “It is a blur. I just am still in…

Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke Is Crowned Miss America 2023Reporting — Dec 16, 2022Miss America 2023 has officially been crowned. Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke was crowned Miss America 2023 on Thursday night, per the New York Post. Stanke, who is a senior in college, is also a classical violinist and…

Kendrick Lamar Wears Crown of Thorns, Uses Fake Blood During Roe v. Wade ProtestReporting — Jun 27, 2022Hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar voiced his anger with the Supreme Court using a crown of thorns and fake blood. During a Glastonbury Festival appearance over the weekend, Lamar wore the crown of thorns as fake blood dripped…

Collider Names Normal People Greatest 21st Century Romance — Sep 9, 2026Collider crowned Sally Rooney’s Normal People the greatest romance of the 21st century, while other lists celebrate a wide spectrum of romance—from paranormal and time-travel twists to mythic and contemporary love stories—sparking debate over classic, historical prose versus brisk, modern storytelling. The coverage also spotlights popular titles like Lover Awakened and The Time Traveler’s Wife, the rise of dark romance and its ethical critiques, and discussions about balancing literary depth with accessible pacing across the genre.

Trump Receives Crown From South Korea — Oct 29, 2025It was a crowning achievement for President Donald Trump as he became the first American to receive South Korea’s highest honor. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung awarded Trump the Grand Order of Mugunghwa Wednesday…

Trump Campaign Says Nikki Haley Was ‘Crowned Queen of the Swamp’Reporting — Mar 4, 2024Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley not only won Sunday’s primary in Washington, D.C. She was also crowned “Queen of the Swamp.” At least that is according to former President Donald Trump’s campaign. Trump…

Teen Who Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury Crowned Homecoming King in TexasReporting — Sep 19, 2023A high school football player who was seriously injured last year was crowned homecoming king. Local KETK reported that Cooper Reid was cheered as his mother pushed his wheelchair onto the field where he had once…

Saudi Prince ‘Pushing‘ Trump to Keep Operation Epic Fury Going — Mar 24, 2026While some would like Operation Epic Fury to end, the same can’t be said for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A report in The New York Times on Tuesday morning indicated the crown prince has been “pushing”…

Josh Shapiro Signs CROWN Act Outlawing Hair Discrimination — Nov 26, 2025Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) made someone head way in outlawing hair discrimination in the Keystone State. The governor signed the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act, which expands…

‘The Crown’ Actress Emma Corrin Hopes Award Shows Will Be Non-Gendered in the FutureReporting — Nov 29, 2022“The Crown” actress Emma Corrin opened up about her thoughts on gendered categories in award shows. Corrin, who is a biological woman but identifies as non-binary, spoke to BBC in a radio interview. The actress has a…

US Report on Khashoggi Death Expected To Single Out Saudi Crown Prince: SourcesReporting — Feb 24, 2021The Biden administration is expected to release a declassified U.S. intelligence report on Thursday finding that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, four…

South Korea Gives Trump A Literal Crown Weeks After ‘No Kings’ Rallies — Oct 29, 2025South Korea gifted President Donald Trump an enormous crown during his visit on Wednesday, just weeks after the “No Kings” protest in the U.S. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gave Trump the gift as part of his East…

Watch: Biden Laughs When Asked About Criticism of His Fist Bump With Saudi Crown PrinceReporting — Jul 15, 2022President Joe Biden is laughing off criticism of his decision to greet Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) with a fist bump. On Friday, reporters got a chance to question the president during his trip…

Netanyahu Met Saudi Crown Prince, Pompeo in Saudi Arabia – Israeli MinisterReporting — Nov 23, 2020Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met the Saudi crown prince in Saudi Arabia, an Israeli cabinet minister said on Monday, the first publicly confirmed trip to the kingdom by an Israeli leader amid a diplomatic flurry…