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Could Clowney Be Nets Most Improved Player in 2026-27?

With an elite foul-drawing rate and explosive statistical growth, the young forward is mirroring NBA superstars as he battles for a long-term future in Brooklyn’s rotation.

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Sep 11 • 2:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Opposition View: Coventry vs Brighton Preview And Fan Prediction

Goal-starved Coventry City face a crucial test against the Seagulls as a Sky Blues insider breaks down the tactical shifts and breakout stars defining their top-flight return.

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Sep 11 • 1:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
“RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” ends at BBC after 8 seasons and ‘very difficult choices’

“Drag Race UK” began on the British network in 2019, and included iconic winners like Lawrence Chaney and the late returning “All Stars 7” queen The Vivienne.

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Sep 11 • 1:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
The ‘Off Campus’ fandom is under fire for invasive shipping. This behavior isn’t new.

Some viewers are treating the show’s fictional romance like reality — fueling feud rumors and dragging the cast’s real-life partners into the drama.

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Sep 11 • 1:10 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Massive Bold Prediction For Orlando Magic Season

Health remains the ultimate gamble as Orlando’s core aims for statistical dominance. With a new head coach and battle-tested stars, the Magic must prove their elite potential.

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Sep 11 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Athletic Club forward Williams retires from Ghana duty

Inaki Williams says the time has come to bring his journey with the Black Stars to an end four years after making his international debut.

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Sep 11 • 12:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'The Breakfast Club' stars Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy reunite 41 years later
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Sep 11 • 9:58 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
'The Breakfast Club' stars Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy reunite 41 years later
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Sep 11 • 9:56 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Elon threatens to sue over new 'Musk' doc. But festival crowd loves it

Elon Musk and Elizabeth Holmes are unwitting film fest stars as documentaries about problematic tech titans have dominated news coming out of prestigious film festivals.

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Sep 11 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Stars of tomorrow — and today

UNLV’s Jazz Ensemble I and Latin Ensemble bands return to Ham Hall on Saturday.

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Sep 11 • 8:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • neon.reviewjournal.com
9 stars who swore off awards shows

From social anxiety to frustration with the voting process, these 9 stars had very different reasons for skipping awards shows — even when they were nominated.

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Sep 11 • 7:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
2026 Rising Stars: Kristopher Pockell

Kristopher Pockell is a software engineering manager at Liberty Lake-based OpenEye by day and the co-founder of Spokane Valley-based Elixir Sauce Co. by night.

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Sep 11 • 3:00 AM EDT • Business • spokanejournal.com
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Dolly Parton’s sister thinks Nashville stars haven’t sent condolences because of her outspoken political beliefs

Dolly Parton’s sister Stella said that she hasn’t received a single condolence from Nashville musicians, and she thinks it’s because of her outspoken political beliefs.

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Sep 10 • 7:18 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
The Not-So-Secret Winner in Netflix and YouTube’s Streaming Wars Battle

(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Here’s a good piece of advice: when someone tells you a company has “won” the streaming wars, just assume they haven’t. Remember the narratives about the streaming media over the last few years: 2024 - Netflix has won the streaming wars! 2025 - YouTube has won the streaming wars! Yet…in 2026, I’d categorize it as… 2026 - Netflix and YouTube are battling for talent! Netflix and YouTube are aggressively fighting for top creators, marking a fierce new battle in the streaming wars. For two companies that “won”, that certainly doesn’t seem like winning behavior. If you win, you don’t have to fight for talent, because talent has to come to you. This is a good reminder that, if the streaming wars are a war—and I think they are—we should know what type of war they are. So it’s worth revisiting one of my big theories of the streaming wars, that the war these battles most represent is… The Thirty Years’ War1 I prefer this war to other, simpler wars, because, while it featured two “sides”—based on religion—and the current war has two main sides—tech versus entertainment—it also featured a lot of smaller players battling it out, sometimes switching sides. And that’s still the case for entertainment and media, despite the above headlines. I’d recommend this truism: if someone has to tell you they won the streaming wars, they probably haven’t. To wit, if someone told you they were fighting in the Thirty Years’ War—and no, they didn’t call it that at the time—and in year five, they told you they won, well, obviously they had 25 more years to go. That’s a lot of preamble to say, the story of the week is the latest battles between YouTube and Netflix. Their battle for talent says a lot about how hard this war will be to win. All that, plus The Curse of the Mogul in action, Netflix providing more (theatrical) data, whether Apple TV is in trouble, AMC getting in on distribution, and a whole lot more. Subscribe Today’s article is sponsored by… Substack is hosting a live Emmys watch party, starting at 5PM on the East Coast (2PM on the West Coast) on Monday, 14-Sep. Check it out! Tune In Most Important Story of the Week - Who’s the Big Winner in the Netflix vs YouTube Showdown? Netflix spent a lot in 2025, and then even more in 2026 adding a host of “creators”—both podcasters and YouTube stars—to their TV lineup. Frankly, for years, I’ve thought that more major studios/streamers/channels should look to YouTube as the launching pad for future stars and IP. Either by poaching proven talent—albeit at good prices—or by treating YouTube as an arena for your “A&R” reps to scout new talent and emerging voices. Netflix started executing the former strategy—which I thought was smart—while Focus Features did the latter with Obsession. So what changed? YouTube finally responded! Yikes. That’s a strong response, and stronger than I’d argue most narratives about YouTube suggest. People often describe YouTube as a self-reinforcing flywheel of success. Get on YouTube or perish. So why did YouTube have to respond? Because other folks poaching their top talent could really damage their business, implying their flywheel is a pinch more rickety than most analysis suggests. Clearly, creators can envision a life off YouTube and potentially a much more lucrative one. The Curse of the Media Mogul is Playing Out In Real Time We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Who is the big winner in the Netflix versus YouTube battle… The biggest question about YouTube… Plus why YouTube’s saber rattling should worry talent… Why I’m skeptical that a U.S. federal tax credit for film will happen… What key change could pull Apple from the streaming business. AMC getting in on distribution… Some great reads on the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.

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Sep 10 • 5:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
Juventus keen to secure the future of Manchester United target

One of the most reliable players in the Juventus team, who rarely has a bad game for them, is Pierre Kalulu, and the defender is one of the stars the Bianconeri want to tie down to a new deal soon.Kal...

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Sep 10 • 11:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jaclyn Smith and ‘Charlie’s Angels’ costars declined to pose nude in ‘Hustler’ for an eye-popping amount of money

‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Jaclyn Smith writes in her book that she and costars Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson were once offered big bucks to pose nude.

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Sep 10 • 9:20 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Mamdani invites New Yorkers to sleep under the stars at the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Park

There will be a family camping event at the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park featuring nature games, s'mores and more.

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Sep 10 • 9:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • amny.com
After 9/11, Hollywood stars were the healers we didn't know we needed

From “SNL” to “Friends,” see how TV, music and pop culture gave Americans space to grieve, escape and eventually laugh again after 9/11.

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Sep 10 • 6:03 AM EDT • Entertainment • usatoday.com
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Manchester United handed new boost after shock selection decision confirmed

One of Michael Carrick’s key stars will not be travelling on international duty

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Sep 10 • 5:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2026 Rising Stars: Andrew Hite

As CEO of CDL PowerSuite LLC, Andrew Hite sets the pace for the Spokane Valley-based company by defining business goals, establishing initiatives, and creating a supportive team environment.

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Sep 10 • 3:00 AM EDT • Business • spokanejournal.com
2026 Rising Stars: Devin Mecham

Devin Mecham, 39, is the vice president and commercial sales manager at Spokane-based NAI Black, a role he was promoted to in 2021.

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Sep 10 • 3:00 AM EDT • Business • spokanejournal.com
2026 Rising Stars: Summerlyn Feckner

After growing Spokane-based Ginger Co. Interiors LLC, which does business as Ginger Designs, from a small startup into an established interior design firm, Summerlyn Feckner, 30, expanded into co-ownership of Spokane Valley-based Coyote Creek Cabinets, bridging the gap between design and physical craftsmanship.

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Sep 10 • 3:00 AM EDT • Business • spokanejournal.com
Husker football scouting report: Bowling Green

Sports reporter Matthew Malloy previews the Huskers' match against Bowling Green, including stars on the Falcons offense and familial ties on the defense.

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Sep 10 • 1:00 AM EDT • Sports • dailynebraskan.com
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5 Players to Watch as Rockets Open Preseason vs. Mavericks

Witness veteran stars returning from injury and elite newcomers debuting in Macao as Houston tests a revamped rotation against conference rivals in a high-stakes preseason tip-off.

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Sep 9 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lava-Covered Planets Are Defying a Key Rule of Planetary Science

Researchers developed a model showing how lava-covered planets close to their stars can hold onto their atmospheres, which could help guide the search for life beyond our solar system. Some planets orbit so close to their stars that intense radiation should strip away their atmospheres. Yet several of these scorching, lava-covered worlds still retain thick

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Sep 9 • 9:53 AM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
No Man's Sky 10th Anniversary Cosmos Update Actually Updates Space, Lets Players Finally Reach Stars

No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games has continued the relentless pace of updates for the space game, this time releasing a 10th anniversary patch called Cosmos.

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Sep 9 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Editorial: Stars and Stripes paper the latest casualty of ‘friendly’ fire

Dwight D. Eisenhower and Pete Hegseth, it appears, would not have gotten along well. They almost certainly would have disagreed on one particular military matter — the editorial independence of

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Sep 9 • 8:33 AM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
10 stars who were discovered in unexpected ways

Not every star is discovered in an audition room. EW rounds up 10 famous actors, like Janet Leigh and Charlize Theron, who got their big break when they least expected it.

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Sep 9 • 8:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
The wildest sport you’ve never heard of has some unlikely stars: American cowboys

Nine American cowboys joined thousands of global athletes in Kyrgyzstan for the World Nomad Games, competing in Kok-Boru — Central Asia’s ancient, brutal sport of equestrian goat-grabbing.

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Sep 9 • 5:55 AM EDT • Sports • cnn.com
Spalletti target immediate return for two Juventus stars

With injuries ravaging his midfield, Luciano Spalletti is set to be forced into recalling players who had been expected to spend more time building their fitness before becoming heavily involved in fi...

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Sep 9 • 5:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mark Wahlberg’s ‘By Any Means’ turns 2025 Atlanta into 1966 Mississippi

The civil rights-era film “By Any Means,” which stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg, turned 2025 Atlanta into 1966 Mississippi.

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Sep 9 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ajc.com
Braves outshined by Rays’ stars in series-opening loss

Kicking off a critical late-season homestand Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, a breakthrough performance from AJ Smith-Shawver on the mound or a strong performance from its star hitters could have been enough to deliver the Atlanta Braves a tone-setting win. Unfortunately for them, they got neither of those. An early exit from Smith-Shawver […]

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Sep 8 • 10:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Recent 49ers moves hint towards George Kittle return

The possibility of George Kittle playing in the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams is still up in the air. But based on recent moves, the stars are aligning towards a potential return.

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Sep 8 • 7:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
SpaceX's recovered Starship 40 will take months to get back to Texas

SpaceX's powerful rocket traveled thousands of miles from Texas to the Indian Ocean in around 65 minutes. It'll take a lot of time and effort to get it home.

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Sep 8 • 6:30 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Why Brandon Marsh's slump will derail Phillies' NL East chances

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to surpass the Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings. They will need players to step up over the next few weeks amid their pursuit of winning the division. Of course, Philadelphia is hoping its stars can lead the way. Starting pitching is a strength for this Phillies ball club. Zack Wheeler has […] The post Why Brandon Marsh's slump will derail Phillies' NL East chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sep 8 • 6:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The 98 Biggest TV Show Flops, Bombs and Misses in the First Half of 2026

(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) In July, I updated my look at how the “streaming bubble” popped since 2023, showing the decline in streaming TV shows over time. But after compiling and analyzing and writing about over one hundred TV show flops in the first half of 2026—I counted 99 “nominees” and there are even more honorable mentions—I couldn’t have told you that the number of shows is going down. When it comes to scripted, English-language TV shows, it feels like we have as many bombs as ever. I don’t keep a specific count, but some streamers probably had as many flops as they’ve ever had.1 That’s right, it’s time for part two of my analysis of the biggest flops, bombs and misses on streaming in the first half of 2026. Two weeks ago, I took a look at films. Today, TV shows. If you want to read the full methodology for how I assemble this list, you can find it at the bottom of this article. In short, this list is… ...scripted and unscripted TV shows,...from the nine major streamers,...in the US (using US-only ratings),...excluding true crime, kids and foreign-language shows,...that got no/poor ratings,...from Jan-2026 to the end of June-2026. Reminder: this article does not represent my personal opinion—many of these shows are great!—but I follow the data, and a miss is a miss and a bomb is a bomb. Also, price matters. If a TV show costs north of $100 million, it needs to get lots and lots of streaming viewership to justify that budget. As with past editions, I ordered this list by streamer, going from best (fewest flops) to worst (the most misses)—taking the size of the flops into consideration—and like the last edition, three or four streamers vied to take the win/loss of having the most flops. (But the actual winner is no surprise.) I try to avoid tooting my own horn too much, but seriously, in just under 5,000 words (including the methodology section) I provide a mostly comprehensive overview of the eight major streamers (Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount+, and Apple TV) for the first half of the year, mentioning most of their hits and all their misses. It summarizes the entire first half of 2026! If you want to support this work, please subscribe. Subscribe Tubi Big Mood Boarders The Freak Brothers Twenty Twenty Six Honorable Mentions: Busted on Bodycam, Deestroying the Pitch, Destination World Cup 2026 I don’t think that Tubi spends all that much making or (mostly) licensing these original TV shows—Big Mood, Boarders and Twenty Twenty Six all come from the UK—but they’re not free and they didn’t chart anywhere. Winner: The Freak Brothers Have you even heard of this show? It’s an animated comedy...that’s on its third season! And Pete Davidson, Woody Harrelson, John Goodman and Tiffany Haddish all provide voice talent for it. Yes, animated shows don’t cost as much as live action shows, but cheap isn’t free! So a show with this level of talent needs to perform better. Disney+ Daredevil: Born Again Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Honorable Mentions: Behind the Attraction, Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations, We Call It Imagineering Disney+ doesn’t make all that many original shows anymore. They had two flops, and one was animated. Their one not-a-miss show, Wonder Man, got just good enough viewership to not be considered a “miss”...but it’s since been cancelled. At this point, Disney has pivoted entirely away from making big budget TV shows for Disney+ to making...almost nothing for Disney+? Sure, Disney’s spending circa 2019-2022 was unsustainable, but now they’re pivoting too far in the other direction. At some point, Disney needs to stop shifting strategies so wildly. Really, Disney should have made fewer shows for Disney+ at launch and the shows they did make at that time needed to be made at more reasonable budgets. And they should adopt that strategy now. Winner: Daredevil: Born Again Daredevil, the Marvel Comics character, is on my personal Mount Rushmore of favorite superheroes, so it pains me to give him the win/loss today, but this show deserves it. I’ll repeat my hot take from last spring: “Based on his popularity, Daredevil should be in movies, and probably ones that cost a lot less than the MCU’s usual price tag. Disney/Bob Iger/Ike Perlmutter (who, based on reporting, made the decision) made a huge mistake selling TV shows to Netflix in the 2010s, thus limiting this character to the small screen. Daredevil could have anchored Marvel’s post-Infinity War plans, and if he did, the MCU would probably be in a better place than it is now.” HBO Max We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… What four streamers had the most misses... HBO’s strong start to 2026… The caveat to Peacock’s turnaround this year... Paramount+’s key man problem… What country isn’t delivering hits for Netflix or Hulu... The cavalcade of stars on a streamer where no one is watching their shows... Across nearly 5,000 words of analysis… And a lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you’d like to read more about why you should subscribe, please read this article about the Streaming Ratings Report, why it matters, why you need it, and why we cover streaming ratings best.

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Sep 8 • 6:29 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
Ham: Kings Rejected LaVine-Young Swap

As the Sacramento Kings continue to rebuild, the front office has clearly put a focus on getting younger. Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis are two players to monitor as the season progresses to see if the team is looking to deal one of their former NBA All-Stars.

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Sep 8 • 2:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former Oregon Ducks Standouts Are Flourishing in the NFL

Multiple former Oregon Ducks stars are thriving in their NFL careers.

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Sep 8 • 2:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Why Lewis Dunk Is STILL Brighton's Most Underrated Player

The veteran skipper remains the common denominator in Brighton’s success, transforming raw defensive partners into stars while proving he is the timeless heartbeat of the Seagulls’ backline.

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Sep 8 • 1:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Andrew Garfield stars as Sam Altman in ominous first look at the controversial “Artificial”

Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film was dropped by Amazon in June.

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Sep 8 • 1:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Arsenal is watching back to back Champions League winner

Arsenal continue to eye top players who can improve their squad, and several names are on their radar, with Willian Pacho now emerging as one of the stars they want to sign. The Ecuadorian defender ha...

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Sep 8 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Miami Heat's Davion Mitchell Eyeing the Most Improved Player Award

A cryptic beach message signals high ambitions for the Miami Heat’s starting point guard. Surrounded by superstars, Davion Mitchell aims to leverage his facilitating role into a career-defining season.

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Sep 8 • 11:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Never watched 'Widow's Bay'? How the creepy comedy became an Emmy favorite.

Matthew Rhys stars in the Apple TV hit that took nearly 20 years to make.

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Sep 8 • 11:24 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Russo and Greenwood nominated for Ballon d'Or

England stars Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are among 30 players nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or.

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Sep 8 • 10:52 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump Boasts New Space Force Uniforms Are “Inspired” by ‘Starship Troopers,’ a Famous Satire of Nazism

​Paul Verhoeven’s ​Starship Troopers​ literally wears its aesthetic influences on its sleeve.

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Sep 8 • 10:22 AM EDT • Entertainment • them.us
Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz Tackle Politics at 'Bunker' Presser

Bardem's wife, Penelope Cruz, admitted she worries about the role of women today as the couple joined director Florian Zeller and co-stars Stephen Graham, Paul Dano and Paul Schwarzenegger ahead of the Venice premiere of 'Bunker.'

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Sep 8 • 9:20 AM EDT • Politics • hollywoodreporter.com
Six decades of politics (but little government)

The first aired episode of “Star Trek,” entitled “The Man Trap,” premiered on September 8, 1966 — 60 years ago today. I’m actually editing a political science fiction issue of The Forum right now, and it’s prompted to me think a lot about the ways that Trek deals with politics and government and what it’s offered us as commentary. The @smotus report is a reader-supported publication. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe The original TV series ran from 1966 to 1969. It had a loyal but modest following, but the audience grew substantially with the series in syndication for years after that. The franchise developed its first motion picture in 1979, followed by five sequels, and then a whole other series of films built around the “Next Generation” series that first aired in 1987. In recent decades, several more TV series have built up around it, including the current “Strange New Worlds,” now in its fourth season. Throughout the past six decades, the franchise has offered us a good many insights into US politics and international relations, although often disguised as science fiction yarns. The original series was largely a Cold War fable, with the United Federation of Planets (a stand-in for the US) perpetually at odds with the Klingon Empire (a stand-in for the USSR). The “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” episode (1969) posited a planet divided into two races, largely indistinguishable to outsiders, but nonetheless constituting a brutal racial hierarchy. “Patterns of Force” (1968) showed a struggling planet where the leader had attempted to construct a benevolent dictatorship — literally Nazism without bigotry — and found that authoritarianism could not exist apart from hierarchy and oppression. (Relatedly, I’d put “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” high on a list of dad films about the end of the Cold War, near “The Hunt for Red October.”) Get 20% off for 1 year Indeed, the original series itself was something of a political statement, with a multi-racial crew running the Enterprise, a diverse and largely peaceful Federation mostly free from want and oppression, and protected by Starfleet, an armed force whose scientific mission was at least as important as its military one. Famously, when Nichelle Nichols wanted to walk away from the role of Uhura on the original series, none other than Martin Luther King, Jr. met with her and urged her to remain on the show, discussing the importance of viewers seeing an intelligent Black woman as part of the command team three centuries hence. Later series in the Trek franchise offered a good deal of political commentary on their own, but probably none as explicitly and incisively as “Deep Space Nine,” which ran from 1993 to 1999. The episodes surrounding the Dominion War, especially the “In The Pale Moonlight” (1998), showed the compromises, sacrifices, and moral rot associated with winning even a just war — probably better than any series would until “Andor” (2022-25). In “Far Beyond The Stars” (1998), Captain Benjamin Sisko is somehow transplanted to the role of a science fiction writer in 1950s New York. The writer is frequently sidelined and his ideas stolen because publishers don’t want to credit a Black writer. Several series have depicted the secretive Section 31 — an unacknowledged black ops security force operating within Starfleet. These episodes often end up using Section 31 as a foil to show the dangers of a lawless group within a lawful society, even (especially) when that group posits itself as essential for everyone else’s freedom to continue. The current “Strange New Worlds” has played with a few political themes. I found the first two seasons of this show among the best that the Trek franchise has produced in decades, but this season and the last have really been struggling for ideas. Yet one interesting thread is the idea that the diplomatic and enlightened leadership style of Captain Christopher Pike will not work in all situations. “A Quality of Mercy” (2022), which I wrote about here, puts Pike in the middle of a battle with a Romulan vessel in an alternate timeline, and finds that Pike’s conciliatory style would actually make a lengthy and deadly war more likely, while a quick and more violent approach might have prevented the war. This season’s opener, “Valles Marineris,” shows a pre-lightspeed civilization locked in a war to the death with a neighboring planet. The idea of an alliance or a federation hasn’t even occurred to them — their ship’s commander is curious but doesn’t see it as an option. For a franchise as political as “Star Trek,” one thing we almost never see is the government. We get occasional glimpses of Starfleet’s council — mostly uniformed people at a rectangular table — but almost no sense of how the Federation is governed. Are there elections? Who is in the legislature? How much power does the president have? What kind of factional divisions do they wrestle with and how? The shows and films are pretty silent on this. We’ve seen a few military tribunals within Starfleet, but little about how civilians deal with crime and injustice. With recent years seeing some of the franchise’s more interesting plot lines and casts, it seems clear that Star Trek is still full of energy and ideas. Given the erosion of American democracy and the reshuffling of the international order, there’s no shortage of material for future shows to comment on. I’m not sure we should toast to 60 more years, but cheers to a show that continues to teach us about ourselves. Share

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Sep 8 • 9:03 AM EDT • Politics • smotus.substack.com
Former Iowa Football Stars Gear Up For 2026 NFL Season

The NFL is back tomorrow, and there's going to be plenty of Hawkeyes to follow across the Week 1 slate.

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Sep 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Arsenal Predicted XI vs Napoli as Arteta Handed Injury Boost

Mikel Arteta faces a selection dilemma in Naples as key stars return. Discover how Bruno Guimaraes and Ebere Eze could spearhead a refreshed lineup seeking European redemption.

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Sep 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'Star Trek' 60th anniversary: Why its vision of the future endures

The original 'Star Trek' premiered in 1966, and despite a rocky start, it endures and continues to inspire the franchise's creatives, stars and fans who say its lessons are still relevant today.

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Sep 8 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Exclusive: Daryl Mitchell backs ETPL to produce cricket's next superstars

Daryl Mitchell is one of the big names taking part in the inaugural European T20 Premier League this season with the Dublin Guardians, and the New Zealand international is backing the new franchise league to make a huge mark.

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Sep 8 • 5:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘Pawn Stars’ star Rick Harrison gets major health update after emergency heart surgery

It comes just days after he was rushed into surgery.

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Sep 8 • 5:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • pennlive.com
‘Pawn Stars’ star Rick Harrison gets major health update after emergency heart surgery

It comes just days after he was rushed into surgery.

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Sep 8 • 5:05 AM EDT • Health • pennlive.com
Walmart has a $200 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for 45% off

"I would give it 10 stars if I could."

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Sep 8 • 12:15 AM EDT • Technology • thestreet.com
Stars Surprise With Unannounced Marriages in Entertainment Industry

Stars Surprise With Unannounced Marriages in Entertainment Industry Baek Jin-hee, Yoon Jong-hoon Among Celebrities Announcing Nuptials Without Prior Dating Rumors

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Sep 7 • 6:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • chosun.com
Does Harry Shum Jr.’s role on ‘DWTS’ hint at his future on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’?

Harry Shum Jr. has starred on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ since season 19 in 2022 — so what happens to Blue now that the actor is on ‘DWTS’?

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Sep 7 • 3:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Three LSU Tigers Receive SEC Weekly Honors After Clemson Blowout

There were three LSU Tigers stars who received recognition in the SEC Player of the Week awards.

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Sep 7 • 2:54 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former Miami Heat Forward Approves Klay Thompson Signing

NBA veteran PJ Tucker breaks down why the sharpshooter’s elite floor-spacing is the perfect ingredient to unlock the Miami Heat's offense alongside stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

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Sep 7 • 12:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sharna Burgess wants to dance to Brian Austin Green’s hip-hop album on ‘DWTS’

Sharna Burgess and Tyler Cameron might pull out Brian Austin Green’s hip-hop album on ‘Dancing With the Stars.’

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Sep 7 • 10:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Daisy Edgar-Jones’ initial reaction ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ costars revealed (exclusive)

Daisy Edgar-Jones tells EW that it was “an amazing feeling” when she and costars Sky Yang and Sean Kaufman did their chemistry read for the upcoming adaptation.

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Sep 7 • 9:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Daisy Edgar-Jones recalls chemistry read with ‘incredible’ “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” costars (exclusive)

The actress tells EW it was “an amazing feeling” to have all three of them together.

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Sep 7 • 9:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Why aren’t free-floating planets captured when they fly past stars?

Wandering planets are not likely to be captured because the planet would have to lose energy to become gravitationally bound.

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Sep 7 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • astronomy.com
At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies

Ellen Burstyn, at 93, stars as a 100-year-old Marilyn Monroe in the short film “Flesh Impact,” premiering at the Venice Film Festival.

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Sep 7 • 7:57 AM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies

Ellen Burstyn, at 93, stars as a 100-year-old Marilyn Monroe in the short film “Flesh Impact,” premiering at the Venice Film Festival.

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Sep 7 • 7:56 AM EDT • Entertainment • wsls.com
‘Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison has emergency heart surgery. Here’s the latest

Fans of the History Channel star are sending prayers his way.

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Sep 7 • 6:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • pennlive.com
20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Top stars in action, schedule, sports with LA28 qualifying at play

The landmark 20th Asian Games take place this month in Japan, with LA28 Olympic quota spots at play in a number of sports. Find out some of the star names competing at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and how to watch the action.

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Sep 7 • 4:30 AM EDT • Sports • olympics.com
Denver Summit down first-place Gotham at home 3-0

Yazmeen Ryan scored against her former team and Kat Asman made four crucial saves in the Denver Summit's 3-0 win on Sunday over visiting Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League. In the day’s other matches, the North Carolina Courage stunned the Chicago Stars 6-0; the Washington Spirit came from behind to beat the Portland Thorns 2-1; the Orlando Pride overtook the Houston Dash 3-1; and the Seattle Reign beat the San Diego Wave 1-0.

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Sep 7 • 12:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Calvary’s Bockhaus, Sledge make college commitments

Calvary Baptist softball stars Baylor Bockhaus and Jaycee Sledge have committed to play for two Division I colleges.

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Sep 6 • 9:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Chargers RB Omarion Hampton is Due for Huge Season

Omarion Hampton enters his second season with plenty of expectations. After an injury-shortened rookie year, the Chargers running back has looked the part in Mike McDaniel’s offense and has the talent to become one of the NFL’s breakout stars in 2026.

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Sep 6 • 8:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Phnom Penh recognised with WHO Healthy Cities Award for safer, healthier urban mobility

Phnom Penh City Hall has been awarded the World Health Organization (WHO) Healthy Cities Recognition Awards 2026 in the Safe, Active and Health-enabling Transport category, recognising its commitment to improving road safety and creating healthier urban mobility for residents. The award was presented during the 11th Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities held in Sydney, Australia, from 1-3 September 2026. Phnom Penh was recognised for the project “Safe, Active and Health-enabling Transport: Advancing Health and Reducing Inequities in Urban Mobility”, supported through the Partnership for Healthy Cities. The initiative has focused on creating safer and more accessible environments for vulnerable road users, particularly around schools. The project combines road safety data, infrastructure improvements, 30 km/h speed management, enforcement, education and community engagement to address risks around high-risk schools. Improvements have included the installation of traffic signs and road markings, smart speed limit signs, safety camera systems and strengthened monitoring in school zones. At the two intervention schools, infrastructure conditions improved from 1.0-star rating to 4.2 and 3.5 stars using the Star Rating for Schools tool. The project also contributed to lower vehicle speeds, provided road safety training for 500 students and achieved a reported 58% reduction in self-reported crashes. iRAP was proud to serve as the technical advisor to the project, supporting evidence-based approaches to infrastructure safety and helping to guide interventions that protect people walking, cycling and travelling to and from school. The WHO recognition is particularly significant given the strong level of regional participation. More than 150 cities from across the Asia-Pacific region applied for the awards, with only eight cities ultimately selected for recognition. The award demonstrates how targeted investment in safer roads and sustainable transport can contribute to healthier, more equitable cities while supporting broader goals for urban development and quality of life. iRAP congratulates the Phnom Penh City Hall and all project partners on this important achievement and looks forward to continuing to support initiatives that deliver safer roads and safer journeys for everyone. Read original article hereRead more on the project here

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Sep 6 • 8:28 PM EDT • Health • irap.org
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Entertainment Notebook: Joey Elias and the Comedy All-Stars are back; Soiferman's exhibit and more

Joey Elias and the Comedy All-Stars: An Evening of Hilarity for the Benefit of On Our Own (O3) returns for its 15th consecutive year, continuing a legacy of laughter and

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Sep 6 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • thesuburban.com
Influencers, weed and disruptions stir controversy at U.S. Open

Social media influencers and other spectators are stirring controversy at this year’s U.S. Open, with viral videos, bright lights and other distractions prompting complaints from tennis fans and some of the sport’s biggest stars. The debate intensified during Naomi Osaka’s first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova, when people in a courtside suite were seen filming themselves […]

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Sep 6 • 6:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Legendary pro wrestling champion dead at 82: ‘Rest in peace Superstar’

Multiple iconic wrestling stars took to social media to remember him.

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Sep 6 • 2:58 PM EDT • Entertainment • pennlive.com
Iowa Football: Three Stars From Northern Illinois Win

Every NHL hockey game features the media ranking their three stars of the game, so we're bringing it to Iowa football.

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Sep 6 • 2:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Texas Tech RB Quinten Joyner Stars in Emotional Debut

Joyner played his first game as a Red Raider after missing last season with an injury.

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Sep 6 • 2:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
“Big Bang Theory s”tar Simon Helberg reunites with Jim Parsons after revealing he doesn’t talk to cast much

In an August interview, Helberg admitted that he doesn’t connect with his former costars as much as he’d like to.

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Sep 6 • 12:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
‘Big Bang Theory’ star Simon Helberg reunites with Jim Parsons after revealing he doesn’t talk to cast much

‘The Big Bang Theory’ stars Simon Helberg and Jim Parsons share sweet photo celebrating 20 years of friendship, days after Helberg admitted he doesn’t talk to his former castmates very much.

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Sep 6 • 12:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Georgia Just Sent a Terrifying Message

Georgia’s season opener was over almost immediately. Seriously. The starters didn’t even make it through the second quarter. No. 3 Georgia absolutely destroyed Tennessee State 63-3 Saturday afternoon, scoring 28 points in the first quarter and building a 35-0 lead before most of its biggest stars were done for the afternoon. And that’s exactly what…

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Sep 6 • 11:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Column: How the brotherhood among Chicago’s young stars fuels our great sports town’s next wave

Caleb Williams leading the “PCA” chants from behind the Cubs dugout Thursday night at Wrigley Field reminded us of a time when the starting quarterback of the Bears was not so beloved. It was 14 years ago next week that TMZ reported angry Bears fans at Stanley’s Kitchen & Tap, a North Side restaurant, lit a Jay Cutler jersey on fire. The video showed former Blackhawks star Chris Chelios as one ...

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Sep 6 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
WATCH: High school volleyball highlights & scores

Parker Hollendoner brings highlights and scores from high school volleyball games played by Texoma teams on Saturday, September 5, 2026. No. 15 Crowell vs Wichita Christian | (15)Lady ‘Cats def. Lady Stars | 25-16, 25-17, 25-21 City View vs Petrolia | Lady Mustangs def. Lady Pirates | 25-15, 25-11, 25-17

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Sep 5 • 11:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LeBron James Joins Polymarket as Prediction Markets Court Sports' Biggest Stars: Here's What We Know

On Saturday, four-time NBA champion and four-time Olympic medalist LeBron James announced an upcoming partnership with Polymarket, the prediction market platform. James posted a 14-second video on X showing him exiting an elevator at “Polymarket HQ,” with floor buttons labeled...

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Sep 5 • 11:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Oregon didn't appreciate Boise State dancing to "Shout"

Oregon didn't take too kindly to Boise State players dancing to “Shout.” The Ducks play the iconic song from the film “National Lampoon's Animal House” during the break between the third and fourth quarters of every home game at Autzen Stadium. The video scoreboard shows the Nike commercial made in 2015 that features Oregon stars, including former quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Joey Harrington, who recreate the film's toga party scene.

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Sep 5 • 9:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Seahawks’ Leonard Williams Gets ‘Tough Road’ Message From NFL Legend

The Seattle Seahawks have spent an offseason hearing about how difficult it is to stay on top after winning a Super Bowl.Leonard Williams went looking for answers from people who have lived it.The veteran defensive lineman said he spoke with his father-in-law, Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, along with former Seahawks stars Richard […] The post Seahawks’ Leonard Williams Gets ‘Tough Road’ Message From NFL Legend appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 5 • 7:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Civilization 7 Officially Gets a Major Sci-Fi Update for 2027

Turn your gaze toward the stars for Civilization 7: Earthrise in 2027

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Sep 5 • 6:00 PM EDT • Technology • polygon.com
Where is the 'True Lies' cast now? See the stars more than 30 years later

The lies, they are true! More than 30 years later, catch up with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, and the rest of James Cameron’s crackerjack 'True Lies' cast.

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Sep 5 • 6:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
“Full House” creator recalls ‘miraculous’ on-set moment with 1-year-old twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: ‘How is this possible?’

Jeff Franklin detailed the impressive acting that the child stars were doing during the first season of the sitcom.

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Sep 5 • 5:54 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Lions Stars Could Face Long Wait for Massive Extensions

The Detroit Lions have had a busy offseason when it comes to extensions, and they have two more major decisions to make. Both safety Brian Branch and tight end Sam LaPorta are entering the last year of their rookie deals. The Lions would like to extend both based on their play, but both have injury […] The post Lions Stars Could Face Long Wait for Massive Extensions appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 5 • 4:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rick Harrison of ‘Pawn Stars’ reportedly undergoes emergency bypass surgery

Rick Harrison, of the show “Pawn Stars,” is recovering after emergency bypass surgery, according to several reports.

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Sep 5 • 2:32 PM EDT • Business • kplctv.com
Notre Dame star LB questionable, WR ruled out vs. Badgers

Notre Dame may have one of their stars back on defense for the season opener.

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Sep 5 • 2:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Prospect Showcase Details Unveiled for Stars

The Stars head to Detroit for a four-team round robin, testing top young talent against the Red Wings, Blue Jackets, and Penguins in an expanded prospect showcase.

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Sep 5 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Taylor Hanson apparently has a big fan sitting at the judge’s table on ‘DWTS’

Taylor Hanson addresses the possibility of dancing to ‘MMMBop’ on ‘DWTS,’ admitting judge Bruno Tonioli confessed to buying his first single in 1997.

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Sep 5 • 9:20 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Liverpool confirm it: Two new stars to arrive

Liverpool have officially confirmed that two new stars will join the club. Deals have been finalised.Liverpool closed the transfer window without finalising all the business they wanted to get done. T...

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Sep 5 • 4:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Sampaguita Pictures actress Jean Lopez dies at 86

Photo from Instagram/@ barbicastelvi Veteran performer worked alongside many of Philippine cinema’s leading stars during the 1960s Veteran Sampaguita Pictures actress Jean Lopez, who appeared alongside some of Philippine cinema’s leading stars during the 1960s, died Sept. 1, her family said. She was 86. Her daughter Barbi Castelvi announced the death on social media, describing it as sudden and unexpected.…

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Sep 5 • 1:06 AM EDT • Entertainment • asianjournal.com
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“Traitors” costars Phaedra Parks and CT Tamburello are dating

The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star confirmed the rumors on Friday, two years after they famously flirted on the competition series.

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Sep 4 • 7:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
What To Expect From Phoenix Suns in 2026–27 Season

Rising stars battle for frontcourt minutes while Jordan Ott eyes Coach of the Year honors as Phoenix looks to solidify its playoff standing in a competitive West.

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Sep 4 • 7:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Judge refuses to block Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes staffers over CBS interview

A federal judge has refused block the Pentagon from firing three Stars and Stripes staff members who claim they were illegally disciplined for speaking out about the military news outlet’s need to maintain its editorial independence | 830 WCCO

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Sep 4 • 6:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Judge refuses to block Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes staffers over CBS interview

A federal judge has refused block the Pentagon from firing three Stars and Stripes staff members who claim they were illegally disciplined for speaking out about the military news outlet’s need to maintain its editorial independence | KNX News 1070 AM

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Zooey Deschanel says “New Girl ”stars were ‘forced to drive home’ after long shoots: ‘The hours were insane’

The “Elf” star shared that she would have to call her mom to keep her awake during late night drives.

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Sep 4 • 5:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists
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Paralympian Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach are most nervous to compete against Guillermo Rodriguez on “DWTS”

“Dancing With the Stars” season 35 premieres with a two-night event on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Wednesday, Sept. 16.

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