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Aris still chasing Souttar amid contract dispute

Aris Thessaloniki reportedly still hope to sign John Souttar despite a contract dispute with Rangers as Colby Donovan and Oli McBurnie are tipped for Scotland call-ups.

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Sep 15 • 2:31 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
50 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27

Apple released iOS 27 this week, and despite the company's focus this year on refining its flagship operating system and nixing bugs, there are still many additional features to explore, not least of which is Apple's new context-aware Siri, re-tooled for the generative AI era. Which iPhones Support Every iOS 27 Feature? This year's major iPhone software update isn't all about AI, though, as the following feature list testifies.

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Sep 15 • 1:48 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

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Sep 14 • 10:50 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
AI regulation faces deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

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Sep 14 • 10:50 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Mets lose to Orioles despite Tong’s good outing

The offense was lackluster in spite of the pitching support.

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Sep 14 • 10:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
College sports bill opposition brews despite Cruz, Cantwell optimism - Live Updates

The sweeping legislation is facing opposition from various party factions despite updates to the measure to win support.

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Sep 14 • 9:27 PM EDT • Sports • politico.com
Will Netflix’s Latest Horror Film Save Its Summer? And Introducing a New Data Source...

(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) All month, I’ve been polling you, my readers, on how we think the summer’s biggest blockbusters will do when they eventually land on streaming, and I wanted to share the results. First up, how readers think The Odyssey will perform when it comes to Peacock... People are pretty bullish that The Odyssey will smash it for Peacock. I don’t know that it will have as much rewatchability as Wicked did for kids, but we’ll see. It is now Universal’s highest-grossing film of all time. One note: almost half of Christopher Nolan’s films weren’t available for streaming the week The Odyssey came to theaters, including some of his biggest films like Inception, Dunkirk, Tenet, Oppenheimer and Insomnia. If you did want to watch the others, Prime Video had Memento and The Dark Knight trilogy, HBO Max only had The Dark Knight trilogy (even though Warner Bros. produced most of Nolan’s films), Hulu had The Prestige and Interstellar, and Paramount+ had Interstellar. So you needed at least two streaming subscriptions to catch the rest. Warner Bros. whiffed right here. I know they have long term licensing deals, but they should have tried to get as many Nolan films on HBO Max for launch as possible. Here are the results for Spider-Man: Brand New Day: The audience is a bit more mixed on this one, with everyone agreeing Spider-Man will swing to a big opening, but not necessarily elite or best all time. On to this week’s issue. Netflix continues searching for a hit straight-to-streaming summer film and Lioness and Ted Lasso allow me to look at the difference between a “hit” and a ‘hit for them”. All that, plus new YA/teen melodramas on Prime Video and Netflix, the House of the Dragon finale, USA Network claims a big opening, more big NFL ratings, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. But we start with a fun new data announcement. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of August 3rd to August 9th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe A New Data Source: Reelgood’s Data on Content Libraries Here’s a fun new treat for you. Reelgood—an online service and app that lets users track where shows or films are streaming—is providing data every month for the Streaming Ratings Report on the size of each streamer’s catalogue, along with the new shows and films for each streamer. Yay! Previously, I had pulled “new shows on streamers premiering on the first of the month”: While I liked that data cut, it was a big wonky since it didn’t show all of the new shows or movies that came to a streamer each month. Instead, I would have preferred something like this from Reelgood’s annual report: And now we have it! I’m going to feature Reelgood’s data monthly, showing both total catalogue size and new shows and films appearing on the charts. That’s going to make these two cool new charts. First, here’s the size of various streamers’ film catalogues… (By the way, Reelgood offered to make the charts for me, but I like doing that task by hand to understand the data better.) They also provided data back to last year. Here’s the number of films timeline: And here are the new films on each streamer for the month prior to Aug: As I get used to this data, I plan to keep tinkering with how I display it, but I’m excited to feature it monthly. Today, I’m sharing the film charts; next issue, I’m going to feature TV shows by streamer. Now, in full disclosure, Reelgood is a sponsor of this little-newsletter-that-could. But in my constant quest to figure out what streamer various shows and films are on, I was already a Reelgood user before this sponsorship. I go to their website all the time, and their data is very accurate on where shows are (or have been). Plus, I’ve been sharing their weekly top ten lists for years now, pre-sponsorship. For me, this is a great win-win, since I get to amplify a service I love, and I get a cool new data source to play with. Now, normally folks don’t usually mention their sponsors directly, but as I wrote before, as I start featuring ads in my newsletter, I plan to be extremely open about who is sponsoring my writing so you can trust what I write. Television - Two Big Returning Shows Look Set to Take Over The Charts One key question when it comes to judging streaming shows is whether a show is a “hit” or a “hit for them”. To be clear, the former means a show that’s one of the top shows on streaming, no questions asked. The latter means a show is one of the biggest, for a given streamer. That distinction makes a big difference! It’s really good to be one of the biggest shows on a streamer; it’s much better to be the biggest on streaming, despite the size of a streamer. Because, as we’ve seen now, nearly every streamer—while lacking the number of subscribers or usage of Netflix—can make hit TV shows: Paramount released Landman, whose first and second seasons were among the top two TV shows the year they came out. HBO Max’s The Pitt’s second season is the biggest show of the year so far. Love Island USA was the top show in 2025 for Peacock. And, crucially for today’s discussion: Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back in 2023, Ted Lasso was actually the top streaming show of the year according to Nielsen! So even Apple TV (formerly +) can make hit shows. It just doesn’t make them that often. And looking at the Nielsen charts this week, we have two prime candidates for this discussion: That’s right: Ted Lasso returned to Apple TV for its fourth season. Did it return in all its expected glory? Sure, though right now it’s still just a “hit for Apple TV”, but we’ll see how long it lasts on the charts. Its ten episodes are coming out weekly. (Smart choice, Apple!) Ted Lasso started out strong, actually making the Nielsen charts the week before new episodes dropped, which is a rare feat. (Shows like Stranger Things or Bridgerton have pulled that off. That’s terrific company to join!) On Nielsen, it opened to 14.4 million hours in its first week, and 16.6 million the week of 10-Aug. Here’s how that compares to previous seasons: Apple put out that this is their biggest TV launch through two days ever, and looking at the chart and Apple TV’s viewership history, I’d believe it. Here’s Apple’s top shows for season two and beyond: Other data tells a (mostly) similar story. Ted Lasso made Samba TV and it has elite IMDb scores, an insane 8.7 on 465K reviews. The only outlier is Luminate, where the latest season only had 7.4 million hours, and no other seasons made the top ten. As you’ll see below, that’s well below some other solid, but not spectacular shows like Sterling Point, Ride or Die or Furious. I’d be surprised if Ted Lasso isn’t bigger than those other shows, but it’s fine for different data sources to occasionally disagree. And while it’s sucky to bring this up, given that Warner Bros. produced this show, I do wonder how the streaming wars may have been different if Ted Lasso landed on HBO Max initially instead of Apple. I don’t think one show can make or break a streamer, but given HBO’s brand, it could have helped bring people to that streamer much earlier in its lifespan. (Though yeah, I don’t love calling out executives for passing on hit shows, since that’s just the nature of the job. Even the absolute best execs will pass on lots of successful shows. The key is not greenlighting the under-performers/misses.) The other show I’m thinking about in the “hit or hit for them” category is Lioness from Paramount+. Like Ted Lasso, its first season missed the charts, but it’s grown its audience since then. Here’s how season three opened: 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… How Lioness did on streaming... Two new melodramas for Netflix and Prime Video... Whether Netflix’s latest horror film saved its summer... Hulu’s Furious and Prime Video’s Ride or Die continuing their strong runs... The latest high profile showrunner to flop on streaming... All the flops, bombs and misses... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Next week, we’ve got a double issue—since the week of 17-Aug had very few notable new shows or films—so I’ll look at HBO’s Lanterns, Prime Video’s Reacher, Netflix’s Tires, Outer Banks (which posted up huge numbers four years ago), an Aussie romance, and another baseball event (that didn’t resonate). And a bunch of movies like the latest dramedy from an Adam Sandler daughter, Don’t Say Good Luck, Camp Rock 3 on Disney Channel and Disney+, Michael on Starz, and more. Later this month, we’ve got a ton of shows and films to analyze! Movies will be the big story, featuring a box office bomb (Supergirl on HBO Max) and an “underperformer” (The Mandalorian and Grogu on Disney+) contending with a bunch of star-studded straight-to-streaming films like Netflix’s The Whisper Man (Adam Scott, Michelle Monaghan and De Niro!), Mayday on Apple TV+ (Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh!), The Runner (Gal Gadot) and The Last Sunrise (Eva Longoria and Maia Reficco) on Prime Video. Plus, a ton of TV shows have sophomore seasons coming out. Will The Gentleman put up big numbers on Netflix or suffer from a sophomore slump? Leanne and Beauty in Black on Netflix seem small, but they both might be bigger than you think. Hulu has a bunch of shows: a new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (the first after all the controversy last year) and the second season of Chad Powers (from Peyton Manning’s production company and starring Glen Powell). This one flopped last year; can it score a touchdown this year? Same goes for FX’s Adults, which I didn’t track last year; will it hit this year? Peacock’s The Office spinoff, The Paper and Apple TV’s Dark Matter also return for second seasons. And Netflix has more Untold specials featuring Vince Young, Raygun (that horrible breakdancer) and Mr. T. Long term, Paramount+ is rebooting yet another franchise, Clueless, and I’m somewhat bullish on this new show. The talent attached (Alicia Silverstone) and creative Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (of The O.C. and Gossip Girl) also feel solid...if they make it funny like the original.

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Sep 14 • 6:43 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
Cooper DeJean reacts to disappointing performance despite Eagles win

Cooper DeJean addressed his struggles following Philadelphia's narrow Week 1 win.

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Sep 14 • 4:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Benzema to Leverkusen: What’s Really Behind the Story?

Direct contact with the French icon and social media activity fuel speculation of a sensational Bundesliga arrival, despite firm pushback from the German club’s sporting leadership.

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Sep 14 • 3:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Steam Deck 2 plans remain unchanged despite the ongoing memory crisis, Valve confirms

The ongoing memory crisis has forced several companies to increase the prices of existing products or rethink plans for future hardware. However, it seems it hasn't changed Valve's plans for the Steam Deck 2.

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Sep 14 • 2:59 PM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Manufacturing, tourism job numbers up in the Fort Smith metro

Despite being well below peak employment set in 1999, Fort Smith metro manufacturing job numbers are up almost 12% in the past five years. Job numbers in the region’s tourism...

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Sep 14 • 1:56 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Canadiens Close to Signing Star Despite Recent Trade Links

The Montreal Canadiens are close to signing a popular player, despite previously listening to trade offers for him this summer. The post Canadiens Close to Signing Star Despite Recent Trade Links appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 14 • 1:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida HC Jon Sumrall Has Several Worries Before Auburn Game

Despite a dominant 2-0 start, Coach Sumrall warns of a potential SEC embarrassment as undisciplined penalties and inconsistent execution threaten to derail the Gators' looming clash at Auburn.

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Sep 14 • 12:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Packers get major encouraging bright spot despite collapse vs. Vikings

Whatever could go wrong, did go wrong for the Packers late in Sunday’s collapse against the Minnesota Vikings, as defensive coordinator Brian Flores exploited every possible weakness in Green Bay’s offensive line in a fourth quarter barrage of pressure. While it was Flores’ cacophony of exotic blitz concepts executed by Vikings edge rushers that flew [...]

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Sep 14 • 12:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Motherwell's free week proves a 'big positive'

The "big positive" of a free week has helped align Motherwell's new-look squad with the club's principles, says assistant coach Max Rogers. An attempt to qualify for the Conference League meant the Fir Park side were playing three games a week for much of the start of their season. Despite that, Alfred Johansson's men have still been able to collect eight points from their opening five league matches.

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Sep 14 • 12:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Russia continues to divide Italian politics: Why defending Ukraine matters

M5S leader Giuseppe Conte’s call to stop sending weapons to Ukraine has reopened the clash with Elly Schlein’s Democratic Party over an issue that has long cut across Italian politics. Giorgia Meloni, meanwhile, is maintaining a tough line on Moscow despite resistance within the governing coalition and pressure from the far right. With less than [...]

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Sep 14 • 10:36 AM EDT • Politics • decode39.com
Bayern to keep door open for Maurice Krattenmacher return

Bayern Munich have reportedly not given up on Maurice Krattenmacher, despite allowing the highly-rated midfielder to leave the club for Elversberg. According to Abendzeitung reporter Patrick Strasser...

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Sep 14 • 9:13 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Working in retail in my 50s despite my college education; challenging

With decades of experience in the social-work field and a college degree, I didn't expect to be working a part-time retail job in my 50s to get by.

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Sep 14 • 8:44 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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A Strange Chain Reaction Is Causing Antarctica to Grow. The Scary Part Is What Happens When It Stops.

Despite surprising recent ice gains, the frozen continent remains in a perilous balance as warmer seas continue to erode the Antarctic Ice Sheet from below.

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Sep 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • popularmechanics.com
Forget iPhone Duo, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Gets an Early Drop to Its Lowest Price Despite Being Brand New

You can run three apps side by side and then fold the whole thing shut.

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Sep 14 • 7:50 AM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
All set for biggest week in Cherries' 127-year history

The next seven days will bring the biggest moments so far in Bournemouth's 127-year history. Right now, as a result of Bournemouth failing again at the weekend to pick up a league win, it is hard to choose which one of those games is the most important for the club. Sitting in Marco Rose's post-match news conference on Saturday gave me Bob Marley vibes - because, despite missing out on Bournemouth's first Premier League win under his tenure at the fourth time of asking, the theme was much "every little thing is gonna be alright" in terms of them eventually converting draws into victories.

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Sep 14 • 7:06 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
RB Leipzig Finally Find Their Spark as Hamburg Collapse

Antonio Nusa’s masterclass and Christopher Nkunku’s return fueled a five-goal demolition of HSV, silencing critics and reviving Martin Demichelis’s side despite a looming injury blow.

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Sep 14 • 6:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Women’s Health Center of West Virginia launches campaign promoting abortion pills

A women’s clinic has launched an ad campaign letting residents know that despite the state’s near total ban on abortion, they still have options.

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Sep 14 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • westvirginiawatch.com
Why Bangladesh is struggling against measles epidemic despite 20m vaccines

More than 1,000 people have died from the disease over the past six months, despite record vaccinations this year.

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Sep 14 • 3:54 AM EDT • Health • aljazeera.com
Alexander Zverev makes humble Jannik Sinner admission despite US Open success

Asked if he is the best player in the world after winning the US Open, Alexander Zverev kept it real. Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton in four sets to claim his second Grand Slam title ever, and to mark his own first ever US Open triumph.

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Sep 14 • 2:19 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mental Health: Inspiring Stories of Perseverance and Resilience

As the prevalence of mental health issues increases and affects an ever larger number of our friends and family, it becomes essential that we create spaces for folks to talk about how they overcame or persisted despite mental health challenges. Here, we’ve tried to create a safe space for people to

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Sep 14 • 12:39 AM EDT • Health • boldjourney.com
Jim Harbaugh Gives Bleak Injury Update Following Week 1 Loss

The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t start the 2026 season the way they expected. Despite being 8.5-point home favorites, the the Chargers fell to the Arizona Cardinals 26-14 in Week 1. Los Angeles’ offense couldn’t sustain momentum, as it was held scoreless in the second and fourth quarters. To add insult to injury, one of the […] The post Jim Harbaugh Gives Bleak Injury Update Following Week 1 Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 14 • 12:08 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Miguel Rojas Optimistic For Rest of Season Despite Shoulder Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas left Sunday's loss against the Miami Marlins with a shoulder injury.

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Sep 13 • 10:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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PENN Entertainment holds steady with $18 target amid mixed earnings and debt concerns.

PENN Entertainment maintains a Hold rating with an $18 price target due to mixed Q2 earnings and limited valuation upside compared to peers. The retail segment showed solid growth with a 5.6% increase in adjusted EBITDAR, especially strong in the Midwest and West regions. However, the Interactive segment's revenue growth has slowed sharply despite improving profitability, raising concerns about long-term competitiveness. The company remains highly leveraged with net debt around 5.2x–5.5x, making proactive debt reduction and consistent Interactive profitability key factors to watch going forward.

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Sep 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • pluang.com
Brewers unable to extend winning streak in 4-3 loss

Despite two home runs, the bullpen and offense fall short of extending the Brewers winning streak

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Sep 13 • 5:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Steelers sneak past Falcons despite struggles on offense

The Steelers offense started off slow against the Falcons but the defense, led by T.J. Watt, led the way to a Week One win.

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Sep 13 • 4:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘Error of judgement’ to allow Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby winner

Haaland’s goal was given despite Enzo Fernandez appearing to interfere with play from an offside position

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Sep 13 • 4:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Chicago Cubs Announce Intriguing Alex Bregman Decision During Pirates Series

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs finish off their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chicago is entering the series finale with complete momentum, as they won each of the first two games. Despite this, the Cubs are making some alterations to their lineup, and one involves star infielder Alex Bregman. Alex Bregman Moving Down to Fourth […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Intriguing Alex Bregman Decision During Pirates Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 13 • 3:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Arsenal held by newly-promoted Palace

Arsenal dropped two surprise points at home to newly-promoted Crystal Palace despite a dominant display.Manager Renée Slegers will be mystified as to why her team didn't manage to convert at least on...

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Sep 13 • 11:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Michigan cracks Yahoo Sports top 10 after upset win over Oklahoma

Despite early season criticism, Michigan football has secured a spot in the top 10 after defeating Oklahoma.

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Sep 13 • 10:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ryan O’Hearn Makes Immediate Impact for Pirates in Return

Ryan O'Hearn wasted no time helping the Pittsburgh Pirates after coming off the injured list, despite the team's loss on Saturday.

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Sep 13 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Qualys Stock Drops After Wedbush Downgrades Core Cybersecurity Business

Qualys stock fell 7% after Wedbush downgraded the cybersecurity firm to Neutral, despite Qualys beating Q2 earnings and revenue estimates.

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Sep 13 • 8:07 AM EDT • Business • tikr.com
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Gladbach part ways with coach Eugen Polanski

Borussia Mönchengladbach have parted ways with coach Eugen Polanski, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Sunday. "Despite a good pre-season and some encouraging signs, the team haven't been able to get the results we were looking for in the Bundesliga," head of sports Rouven Schröder said.

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Sep 13 • 5:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Clover Health (CLOV) Stock Looks Fairly Priced Despite Profit Turnaround

Clover Health Investments has staged a very strong three year run, yet the current checks still suggest the stock leans cheap rather than fully pricing in that shift in fortunes. The share price has returned about 3.3x over three years, which puts recent trading firmly in the high move bracket for this period. Profitability progress and Medicare Advantage membership growth can support the case for the current valuation, while higher medical costs and healthcare usage remain a clear risk to...

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Sep 13 • 3:19 AM EDT • Health • simplywall.st
Rafael Devers Approaching Barry Bonds’ San Francisco Giants Record

Despite his team’s season-long struggles and his own early-season slump, Rafael Devers is having one of the best seasons a San Francisco Giants hitter has had in a long time.With a strong finish to the season, Devers can break a franchise record held by Barry Bonds.Rafael Devers Closing in on Record From Barry Bonds’ Historic […] The post Rafael Devers Approaching Barry Bonds’ San Francisco Giants Record appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 13 • 2:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Arteta blasts 'unacceptable' Sunderland penalty despite Arsenal win

Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost Arsenal the Premier League title, even though his side emerged 2-0 winners at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.A fourth win from four Premier League games takes the defending champions three points clear at the top of the table. kca/mw

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Sep 12 • 6:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Scientists Detect a Mysterious Signal That Could Be Dark Matter

A mysterious signal deep underground may offer LUX-ZEPLIN its most intriguing clue to dark matter yet. For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to identify dark matter, the mysterious material believed to account for about 85% of all matter in the universe. Despite its enormous influence on galaxies and cosmic structure, dark matter has

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Sep 12 • 5:22 PM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
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Following Specialty And Infusion Growth, Is BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) Still Cheap?

BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) is back in focus after highlighting fresh momentum in its Specialty and Infusion unit, including 30% year-over-year revenue growth and a 31% rise in scripts for the second quarter. Despite a softer 7-day share price return of down 3.3% and a 90-day move down 7.1%, BrightSpring Health Services still shows a strong year-to-date share price return of 52.9% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 122.0%. This points to momentum that has built over the past...

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Sep 12 • 5:20 PM EDT • Health • simplywall.st
Ravenwood football shuts down Summit despite a downpour

Ravenwood scored 21 points in the second half of a game delayed by rain and the threat of lightning.

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Sep 12 • 3:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump political adviser is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about GOP in upcoming midterms

A top political adviser to President Trump said he is “cautiously optimistic” that Republicans can keep control of Congress in November, despite political headwinds for the party and the president’…

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Sep 12 • 2:15 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Good vibes continue despite scary ending versus Giants

FriarWatch: September 12 Edition

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Sep 12 • 1:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Breece Hall ready for full workload

Jets RB Breece Hall prepared for normal workload despite missing time with injury

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Sep 12 • 10:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Could Utah Jazz Have Center Problem?

Despite boasting elite height and frontcourt versatility, the loss of Walker Kessler leaves a void in the middle that could derail Utah’s promising postseason ambitions.

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Sep 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Man Utd's Martinez ready for Haaland derby test

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is not taking his previous success against Erling Haaland as proof it will happen again at Old Trafford tomorrow. Despite the relative size difference, Argentina centre-back Martinez has a decent record against the prolific Manchester City man. Most recently, Martinez rammed the cruel pre-match jibes of former United stars Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes down their throats by shutting Haaland out in Michael Carrick's first game in charge last January.

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Sep 12 • 7:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
"We Will Take This As A Lesson" - Level-5 CEO Doubles Down On GenAI Despite Backlash

"It appears that some people felt uncomfortable about this"

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Sep 12 • 5:30 AM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the sun?

Despite being farther from the sun, Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, and the reason has little to do with proximity to a star.

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Sep 12 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Liverpool eye move for their next South American sensation

At the moment, Alexis Mac Allister's future is completely up in the air. The Argentinian hasn't been offered a new deal by Liverpool despite both Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai both being han...

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Sep 12 • 2:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Trump Says He Would Be OK With China Building Cars in US

WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - ⁠President ⁠Donald Trump ⁠said on Friday he would not oppose Chinese ‌automakers buildings cars ‌in the ⁠United ⁠States despite widespread opposition from U.S. lawmakers and car companies. "If China wanted to come in and open a ⁠plant to ⁠build their ⁠cars here,

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Sep 11 • 8:50 PM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
Russell: “Antonelli Has Done a Better Job Than Me”

The Briton acknowledges that the Italian deserves to lead the championship and that he will need luck to close the 66 point gap. Despite the disadvantage, he assures that he does not give up and that he will continue fighting race by race for the title.

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Sep 11 • 8:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Alliance Entertainment (AENT) Stock Jumps On Revenue Growth Despite Q4 Loss

The market cheered Alliance Entertainment Holding on Friday. The stock jumped 16.5% to US$6.42, extending an already strong three month run, as traders focused on the headline of double digit full year revenue growth to about US$1.15b. Under the surface the story is sharper. Investors are reacting to Q4 top line acceleration to US$268.1m and to management’s focus on higher margin physical formats and collectibles. At the same time, the quarter swung to a net loss of US$3.5m, a reminder that...

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Sep 11 • 6:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
Group says Floridians are owed $48 billion in unclaimed funds

The national organization Reclaim.org says despite state's efforts to connect people with their money, 13 million accounts are unclaimed.

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Sep 11 • 6:15 PM EDT • Business • businessobserverfl.com
Colombia to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries

The plan — quickly challenged by a local court — came days after Colombia’s president and the U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, discussed stronger measures against drug trafficking.

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House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwh

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Emeka Egbuka is a 'full-go' for Week 1

Despite a toe injury, Emeka Egbuka is set to play in Week 1 for the Bucs.

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Preston improving despite poor start

Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom discusses the team's form before the Championship clash with Lincoln on Saturday.

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Clearfield County: 'Business as usual' for upcoming election

CLEARFIELD — Despite the ongoing legal battle over mail-in ballots, it will be business as usual for Clearfield County as it prepares for the upcoming General Election in November.

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How concerned should big-spending Tottenham be after winless and goalless start to Premier League season?

Spurs are yet to win or score in the Premier League this season despite a big summer of spending; Roberto De Zerbis side also failed to have a shot on target last weekend; watch Tottenham vs Everton on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Premier League from 5pm; kick-off 5.30pm

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Matson tops Hawaiʻi's Most-Profitable Companies List for 5th Year

Despite a 6.6% decline in profits last year, Matson still came out on top, reflecting its unique niche in the shipping world.

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Fact check: Trump, RFK Jr. and others make false claims on night 2 of GOP convention

(CNN) — President Donald Trump delivered another rapid-fire series of false claims on the second night of Republicans’ midterm convention on Thursday. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did his own barrage of wrongness. And various other speakers uttered statements that were untrue, misleading or missing critical context.Here is a fact check of some of the assertions from the final day of the convention. This is not intended as a comprehensive list of Thursday’s falsehoods.Trump’s many false claimsTrump made numerous false claims, some of which he also made in his longer speech Wednesday.Trump claimed that there were “no empty seats” in the Dallas arena as he spoke Thursday, which was visibly untrue. CNN White House correspondent Alayna Treene, who was there, wrote in a live chat right after Trump made the claim that “I’m looking at rows of empty seats” and that “the idea that there are ‘no empty seats’ is just laughably untrue,” though she also said the room was mostly full. Trump has for years made false claims about supposedly never having had an empty seat.Trump further inflated one of his favorite fictional figures, claiming Thursday that “$22 trillion” in investment has come into the US; on Wednesday, he had put it at “over $20 trillion,” and even that lower figure has no apparent basis in reality. As of the time he spoke Thursday, the White House’s own website claimed there had been “$11.2 trillion” in “major investment announcements” this term, not “over $20 trillion,” and the White House figure was itself a major exaggeration of actual investment.Trump, talking about elections, lied that “there’s never been bigger cheaters” than Democrats; there is no basis for broadly describing Democrats as election cheaters. For the second straight night, Trump falsely claimed that the Biden administration allowed “25 million people” to pour into the country, though that number is nowhere close to correct. Trump again falsely claimed that former President Joe Biden and other Democrats “created the worst inflation in American history,” though even peak Biden-era inflation, 9.1% in June 2022, was far from the all-time record of 23.7%; it was a 40-year high, but the rate then fell sharply before Trump returned to office.Trump also baselessly claimed that Democrats would “defund the police” and give “voting rights and welfare to 25 million illegal aliens” if they won the midterms. Republicans will still control the White House in 2027 and 2028 and the president would be in position to veto any such changes if a Democratic-controlled Congress sought to make them, but there is no indication that Democrats want to do so. Also, even groups favoring strict immigration policies estimate that the total undocumented population is far less than “25 million” or even 20 million.As he did Wednesday, Trump claimed the US now has the world’s lowest prescription drug prices. The assertion is so broad that it is unclear what exactly Trump is referencing. But experts told CNN they highly doubt that the prices for brand-name drugs in the US are generally less than they are in other countries, and the Trump administration has not provided details to prove the claim.“It’s tough to claim that you’re getting the lowest prices anywhere in the world and then also not have any evidence to support that,” said Andrew Mulcahy, a senior health economist at RAND, while Diederik Stadig, senior healthcare economist at financial institution ING, said, “To say that the US now has the lowest drug prices in the world is at this moment not true.”And as he did Wednesday, Trump said “more Americans are working today than ever before” – which is true but nearly meaningless, since the number of people working in the US generally rises over time simply because the population rises over time.“There are more Americans working because there are more Americans. That’s the entire analysis,” Justin Wolfers, a University of Michigan professor of public policy and economics, wrote in his newsletter in August.RFK Jr.’s false claims on the pandemic, Trump’s record and moreFalse claim about Democrats and the 2024 electionKennedy unsuccessfully ran for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination before withdrawing to run as an independent and then eventually endorsing Republican candidate Donald Trump. In Kennedy’s Thursday convention speech, he complained of how the Democrats handled the nomination race.At one point, he said, “For the first time in history, they cancelled their own convention. No voter ever cast a primary ballot for Kamala Harris, no elected delegate was ever consulted; the party of ‘No Kings’ simply anointed a queen.”Kennedy is entitled to express unhappiness about how quickly Democratic leaders coalesced around then-Vice President Harris after Biden unexpectedly dropped out of the race in July 2024, after the primaries were over and less than four months from Election Day. But it’s not true that the party canceled its convention or that delegates didn’t get any say.The convention was held; it was a four-day event in Chicago in August 2024. Democratic convention delegates officially nominated Harris in a virtual roll call vote in advance of the convention. It’s true that Harris was the only candidate on the roll call ballot, but that’s because she was the only candidate who gathered enough delegate signatures to appear on the ballot.It’s clear that party elites’ backing of Harris played a key role in the unusual nomination process. But Kennedy’s specific allegations that the convention was abandoned and delegates were cut out of the process are not true.False claim that Democrats closed ‘every church’ during the Covid-19 pandemicWhile attacking Democrats, Kennedy claimed that, during the Covid-19 pandemic, “They closed every church in our country for a year.”It’s not true that every church in the country was closed for a year, nor even that every church in a Democratic state was closed for a year.Every state issued some type of guidance or order about social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic, but many states – including some led by Democrats and some led by Republicans – incorporated religious exemptions into those limitations on social interactions.According to a Pew Research Center analysis from April 2020, 15 states allowed religious gatherings to continue without a limit on their size. That set of states included Colorado, Michigan and Pennsylvania, which all had Democratic governors. And at least two states with Republican governors, Alaska and Idaho, were among the states that prohibited religious gatherings at least briefly.False claim that Trump ‘ended nine wars’Trump has repeatedly claimed that he has ended “eight wars.” Kennedy went one higher on Thursday, declaring, “President Trump has ended nine wars.”That’s false. Trump hasn’t even ended eight wars.Trump’s list of eight includes two situations that were never actually wars during his tenure: a diplomatic dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia and a mysterious supposed situation between Serbia and Kosovo. The list also includes a war, involving Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, that hasn’t actually ended despite a peace agreement brokered by the Trump administration.In addition, the list includes the war between Israel and Hamas, but Israel continues to conduct frequent attacks in Gaza despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement. And it includes the brief 2025 conflict between Israel and Iran, though Israel proceeded to join the US in starting another war against Iran in 2026.Claim about reversing a decline in longevityKennedy speaking of the Trump administration, claimed Thursday: “We have now reversed a 30-year decline in longevity. “Kennedy referenced preliminary data that he said he had received from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week, but it’s unclear what metric of longevity he’s referring to.CDC data shows that US life expectancy had been steadily increasing for decades before a sharp drop during the Covid-19 pandemic. Life expectancy had already started to rebound in 2022, under the Biden administration, and reached a new record high in 2024 before Trump’s second term began.Preliminary data shared by the CDC in July suggests that life expectancy probably hit another record high in 2025.CNN has reached out to HHS for clarification on Kennedy’s comments.Claim that Democrats ‘lost 360,000 children’Speaking about Democrats, Kennedy said: “They somehow lost 360,000 children and they turned our federal government into the biggest child trafficking operation in world history.”Trump and other Republicans have made similar claims. But there’s no basis for the assertion that Democrats “lost” so many children or that the federal government was engaged in human trafficking.A 2024 report from the inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and Customs Enforcement had reported that more than 32,000 unaccompanied migrant children failed to appear as scheduled for immigration court hearings after being released or transferred out of custody between fiscal years 2019 and 2023 – a period that, notably, includes two years and four months under the first Trump administration. The report also said that 291,000 unaccompanied migrant children during this period were not given notices to appear in court.The report said that ICE had “no assurances” these children “are safe from trafficking, exploitation, or forced labor.” But it did not say all the children were actually “lost” and did not definitively assert that any of them were trafficked – let alone that the government was somehow involved in a trafficking operation. And, again, the report spanned parts of both a Republican administration and a Democratic administration.Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, told CNN in 2024: “Long story short, no, there are not 320,000 kids missing. 32,000 kids missed court. That doesn’t mean they’re missing, it means they missed court (either because their sponsor didn’t bring them or they are teenagers who didn’t want to show up). The remaining 291,000 cases mentioned by the (Office of the Inspector General) are cases where ICE hasn’t filed the paperwork to start their immigration court cases.”Vance on inflation, crime and taxes on Social SecurityA false claim about the media and Biden-era inflationVice President JD Vance mocked the media during part of his speech on Thursday. But he made a false claim about Biden-era inflation while lampooning how the media supposedly challenged him over another false claim on that subject.Vance said: “The president and I would go during a campaign, we’d say, ‘You know, inflation is as high as it’s been in 100 years,’ and the fake news would say, ‘No, no, no, it’s as high as it’s been in 68 years.’ That ain’t good, ladies and gentlemen.”Mainstream journalists, at least, wouldn’t say that inflation under Biden was as high as it had been “in 68 years.” Rather, CNN and others noted that peak inflation under the Biden administration, 9.1% in June 2022, was the highest in about 40 years.Vance is entitled to make his general point that this correction still doesn’t make Biden-era inflation sound good, but his specific number was, again, wrong. And he didn’t acknowledge that inflation fell sharply under Biden after hitting the 40-year high, declining to 2.9% in Biden’s last full month in office, December 2024, and 3.0% in January 2025, when Trump and Vance were inaugurated.The rate was 3.4% in July 2026, the most recent month for which data is available.Trump didn’t end taxes on Social SecurityVance claimed, “We’ve ended taxes on Social Security.” Several other convention speakers, including Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie of Pennsylvania and Ohio House candidate Derek Merrin, similarly said the administration has achieved “no tax on Social Security.”It hasn’t. The big domestic policy bill Trump signed in 2025 did create an additional, temporary $6,000-per-year tax deduction for individuals age 65 and older (which phases out for individuals earning $75,000 per year or more), but as the White House has implicitly acknowledged, millions of Social Security recipients will continue to pay taxes on their benefits even before the temporary new deduction expires after 2028.The Social Security Administration said in 2025 that “the bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits.Claim about violent crime rate under BidenWhile criticizing the Biden administration, Vice President JD Vance claimed Thursday that the US “became a country where violent crime exploded, unless, of course, you could afford private security.”But violent crime did not explode under Biden. In fact, as FactCheck.org reported last month, data collected and published by the FBI shows that the national violent crime rate was at a lower level in 2023 and 2024, the last two full calendar years of Biden’s term, than it was in 2020, the last full calendar year of Trump’s first term. The year 2020 was highly unusual in many ways – violent crime jumped amid the Covid-19 pandemic – but Biden nonetheless left office with violent crime lower than it was when he took over. In fact, the 2024 violent crime rate was even lower than the 2019 rate under Trump before the pandemic.There was an increase in violent crime during the earlier part of Biden’s term. But given the subsequent decline, it’s misleading at best to claim violent crime “exploded” with no further context.Asked earlier this month about Trump’s similar previous claims to have reversed a Biden-era upswing in violence, crime data expert Jeff Asher said in an email: “No, crime began dropping significantly in 2023 during the Biden administration. Murder fell at record rates in 2023, 2024 and 2025 and, while 2026 may not feature a record decline nationally, it is still on track to see a sizable double-digit decline this year. Violent crime similarly fell nationally in 2023 and 2024, though the drops were more muted than the decline that was recorded by the FBI in 2025.”Other GOP speakersMike Johnson’s false claim about the inflation Republicans inherited from BidenSome other speakers at the convention took aim at inflation under Biden. House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed that “Republicans inherited from the Biden administration record-high inflation.”That’s not true. The inflation rate was 2.9% in Biden’s last full month in office, December 2024, and 3.0% in January 2025, when Trump took over. That’s lower than the most recent rate, 3.4% in July 2026, and nowhere close to the all-time record of 23.7%, which was reached in 1920, or the highest point of Jimmy Carter’s presidency, 14.8%, which was reached in 1980.Johnson correctly said moments later that inflation reached “a 40-year high of 9.1% inflation” under Biden. But a 40-year high is not an all-time record. More importantly, Johnson didn’t explain that 9.1% was much higher than the rate Trump inherited or that the 9.1% rate occurred in June 2022, with roughly two-and-a-half years left in Biden’s term.The cumulative increase in prices from the beginning of the Biden administration to the end was also not the highest in US history. Federal figures show that beginning-to-end inflation under Biden was less than half of that during Carter’s term.What Johnson left out of his claim about a congressional resolutionWhile attacking Democrats as extreme, Johnson said: “Just last week, nearly every Democrat in the House of Representatives voted against condemning socialism and Marxism. They voted against it.”But the resolution didn’t use the word “Marxism.” And Johnson didn’t mention that the resolution wasn’t only about condemning socialism. Rather, it contained other language that Democratic leadership said was the focus of the party’s opposition to the resolution.The resolution’s first provision said it “condemns and denounces socialism in all its forms, including the Democratic Socialists of America, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.” But its fifth provision said it “calls for enactment of the SAVE America Act,” Trump’s favored elections bill, which contains various provisions opposed by many Democrats.So while it’s very possible many Democrats would have opposed the resolution even without its expression of support for the SAVE America Act, the call to pass this elections bill served as a poison pill that ensured most Democrats wouldn’t support it.“House Resolution 1490 explicitly calls for enactment of the so-called SAVE America Act, which is the top legislative priority of far-right extremists,” Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a statement last week.A New Mexico candidate left out key context in an attack on his opponentGreg Cunningham, a Republican House candidate in New Mexico, used some of his Thursday speech to criticize his Democratic opponent, Rep. Gabe Vasquez. Cunningham said of Vasquez: “He even voted against a resolution honoring the sacrifices and service of the brave men and women in law enforcement who protect, every day, our communities.”But Cunningham left out important context about the resolution. While its focus was expressing support for law enforcement, its preamble contained statements praising the Trump administration and criticizing “leftist activists,” “progressive politicians” and “sanctuary city policies” for allegedly making law enforcement less safe.In other words, a House member might vote against such a resolution, as the vast majority of Democrats did, because they disagreed with conservative components of it, not the general expressions of support for law enforcement. (CNN has reached out to Vasquez’s campaign and House office for comment on his vote.) It’s common for parties to write resolutions in a way that would make it difficult for opponents to support but would open those opponents to campaign attacks if they voted “no.”An Ohio candidate’s misleading attack about Democrats and votingMerrin, the Republican candidate running against Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur for a House seat in Ohio, claimed in his speech, “While Democrats talk about letting illegal immigrants vote in our election, Republicans fight for proof of citizenship, photo ID and fair elections.”It’s a big country, so it’s possible some Democrat somewhere is talking about letting undocumented people vote in some election. But Merrin’s claim is misleading at best. There is no proposal from Democrats in Congress to let undocumented people vote in the 2026 midterms – the election Merrin appeared to be referring to when he said “our election” – or vote in future federal elections.CNN has reached out to Merrin’s campaign for an explanation of his claim.House Majority Leader Steve Scalise invoked a similar theme in his speech Wednesday, claiming that Democrats had voted last week “to allow illegals to vote in our federal elections.” But there was no congressional vote on letting undocumented immigrants vote in any elections.Rather, there was a vote on the non-binding Republican resolution that included multiple provisions, including one that “reiterates the notion that American elections are for American citizens only,” one supporting Trump’s favored elections bill and one denouncing socialism.Opposing that multi-clause resolution doesn’t necessarily mean someone supports voting by any non-citizens, let alone non-citizens in the country illegally.This article has been updated with additional items.CNN’s Deja Oliver contributed to this report.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. 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David Petraeus: George W. Bush, Political Courage, and the Surge in Iraq

In the wake of the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush launched what he called the War on Terror. It began with the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, which quickly toppled the Taliban and expelled al-Qaeda from its most crucial sanctuary. Then, in early 2003, American forces—with the support of foreign allies like the United Kingdom, Australia, and Poland—attacked Iraq, toppling Saddam Hussein’s regime and installing an occupation force in hopes of quickly transforming the country into a free and democratic state. Instead, the post-regime coalition authority made significant missteps, and a devastating insurgency erupted. And despite President Bush’s 2004 reelection, the war quickly lost popular support among the American public. In early 2007, Bush appointed General David Petraeus, who had already served in Iraq as a two- and three-star general, to lead allied forces in Iraq, which heralded a sea change in American strategy known as “the surge.” As part of our coverage looking back on 9/11 and the world it created, General Petraeus tells the inside story of one of the most consequential moments in the War on Terror. The general’s essay today is both a crucial history and a profile in political courage. It demands reflection as we take stock of the last 25 years. —The Editors By the end of 2006, the war in Iraq was failing. There is no useful purpose in softening that judgment with the passage of time. The bombing of the al-Askari mosque in Samarra by terrorists that February had accelerated sectarian violence and pulled Iraq into an increasingly vicious Sunni-Shia civil war. Al-Qaeda in Iraq and Sunni insurgent groups controlled substantial areas, Shi’ite militias operated with growing impunity in other parts of the country, and the Iraqi security forces were no longer capable of arresting the downward spiral. The strategy of transitioning security responsibilities to Iraqi forces, consolidating American troops on large bases, and progressively reducing the U.S. presence had clearly been invalidated by the escalating violence. The numbers conveyed the horror imperfectly but unmistakably. In December 2006, an average of 53 Iraqi civilians were killed by violence every 24 hours in Baghdad alone. Washington, meanwhile, was approaching its own breaking point. Public support for the war had fallen dramatically, President George W. Bush’s Republican Party had just lost control of both houses of Congress, and the bipartisan Iraq Study Group—of which future defense secretary Robert Gates was a member—had recommended a course that anticipated a substantially reduced American combat role. Many senior military leaders were deeply skeptical of sending substantial additional forces, advocating instead for an accelerated transition to Iraqi forces, the deployment of additional trainers and advisers, or other more modest measures with an eye to withdrawing U.S. forces. Virtually every political incentive pointed toward reducing America’s commitment. President Bush chose instead to increase it, a decision that remains, in my view, one of the most courageous presidential decisions of the 21st century.

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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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Sabah make crazy UCL history despite Man Utd humbling 🌍

Sabah's opening Champions League encounter was always set to be historic.The reigning Azerbaijani champions made their foray into Europe's elite club competition with a prestige meeting against Manche...

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Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (AENT) Releases Q4 2026 Earnings: Revenue Tops Estimates אך EPS Misses

Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (AENT) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $268.1 million, up 17.7% from a year earlier and above the analyst estimate of $244.8 million. The company said gross profit came in at $35.0 million, while cost of sales rose to $233.1 million.Despite the stronger top line, profitability weakened. Operating profit was a loss of $3.9 million, and net income attributable to common shareholders was a loss of $3.5 million

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Conservative business group’s multi-PAC strategy flops as General Assembly incumbents prevail

Every Rhode Island lawmaker seeking reelection won their primary Wednesday, despite an effort by The League of RI Businesses to oust progressive incumbents with more moderate Democratic challengers.

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Lions Secondary Put on Notice by Week 1 Fantasy Sleepers

The Detroit Lions‘ defense has a lot of questions entering the season. So, despite quarterback Tyler Shough being a lower-ranked fantasy football option in Week 1, he could end up being a great sleeper target. Moe Moton of Bleacher Report writes that Shough, along with his receiver Devaughn Vele, are two of the most underrated […] The post Lions Secondary Put on Notice by Week 1 Fantasy Sleepers appeared first on HEAVY.

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How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars

Despite record viewership and attendance, and amazing talent across the league, the WNBA has been caught up in the national conversation about the culture wars. Sportswriter Sabreena Merchant says, “everything in the WNBA seems to take on a political lens far beyond what is actually happening on the court.” Merchant spoke with Fresh Air guest interviewer Sam Fragoso (host of Talk Easy) about the expansion of the WNBA, the race and gender politics consuming the narrative, and the departure of commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Merchant writes for The Athletic, from the New York Times.Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews Practical Magic 2. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air Archives

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Vanderbilt football quarterback update, Blaze Berlowitz to start against Delaware

Vanderbilt football will still start Blaze Berlowitz against Delaware despite rumors that Jared Curtis could start.

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Yankees Birthday of the Day: Roger Maris

MLB’s home run king from 1961–97, Maris’ legacy lives on despite not being built for the Bronx, according to some.

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Jobe Bellingham set for shock England national team call-up?

Despite enduring a turbulent first campaign at the club, Jobe Bellingham seems to be settling into life at Borussia Dortmund.The midfielder has already played the full 90 minutes in the Westphalian cl...

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Three Keys to UNC’s Week 2 matchup against ETSU

Despite all the noise off the football field, the Heels will try to improve to 2-0 against the Buccaneers.

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Supreme Court blocks Missouri’s attempt to use newly drawn Republican congressional map

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins had sought to use the new Republican map despite the Missouri Supreme Court saying that he is barred from doing so.

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Aleksandr Golovin looks set to stay at AS Monaco

Aleksandr Golovin (30) looks set to remain at AS Monaco, despite interest from Russia, as per a report from Foot Mercato. Golovin is currently Monaco’s longest-serving player, however, despite the c...

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California’s health care reckoning could soon become Becerra’s problem

With Gavin Newsom is on his way out, advocates are hoping the former Biden Health secretary can rebuild California’s safety net despite fiscal pressures.

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Sep 10 • 8:55 AM EDT • Health • politico.com
Martin Odegaard Praises Arsenal Fans After Naples Travel Chaos

Martin Odegaard thanked Arsenal's travelling fans after they helped make themselves heard in Naples despite widespread disruption to flights from the UK.

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Scientists capture two DNA strands zipping together for the first time

Scientists have directly observed how two negatively charged DNA molecules can pair up despite normally repelling each other. Positively charged metal ions appear to bridge the gap, helping matching DNA helices align groove for groove like a molecular zipper. The discovery confirms a theory proposed two decades ago and could help researchers understand DNA interactions involved in cancer and other cellular processes.

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Vance appears to walk back Trump’s offer of $5,000 ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms

Vice-president suggests payment would not go to all and would be paid for by tariff revenues despite supreme court rulings against much of Trump’s program

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Amount wagered in Missouri sports betting fell in July, despite World Cup in Kansas City

One sports market analyst said he was surprised that the FIFA World Cup, for which Kansas City was a host city in June and July, didn't drive more wagers.

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Sep 10 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • kcur.org
Jaxon Smith-Njigba picks up where he left off

Despite the early switch from Sam Darnold (hip) to Drew Lock, Jaxon Smith-Njigba still topped 100 yards and scored Seattle's lone touchdown.

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Sep 10 • 3:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Messi sets up Inter Miami equalizer after early Lewandowski strike

Lionel Messi set up Casemiro's equalizer as Inter Miami earned a 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire despite Robert Lewandowski's early strike. Poland striker Lewandowski fired the hosts into a 10th-minute lead at Soldier Field as he volleyed in Andrew Gutman's cross from the left.

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Sep 10 • 12:33 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Gets Blunt Over Kyler Murray Captain Decision

On Sept. 3, the Minnesota Vikings announced their captains for the 2026 NFL season, with one of them being Kyler Murray. Despite being a newcomer to the Vikings after the Arizona Cardinals cut ties with him this past offseason, the former No. 1 pick is transitioning well to Minnesota. Ahead of the Week 1 game […] The post Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Gets Blunt Over Kyler Murray Captain Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 10 • 12:13 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Labor premiers join business groups in warning Albanese government over immigration cuts

Federal Labor is poised to announce a migration crackdown despite fears slashing visa numbers could damage economy

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Sep 9 • 11:56 PM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
What Florida Liked From the Defense in Week 1

Despite a dominant scoreboard victory, Florida’s coaching staff prioritizes correcting tactical errors and building defensive chemistry before high-stakes SEC play tests their young roster’s growth.

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Sep 9 • 9:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Academy Sports (ASO) Rockets 14% on Solid Q2 Despite Consumer Spending Tests

Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) saw its share price jump by 14.40 percent on Wednesday to close at $51.15 apiece after posting a strong earnings performance in the second quarter of the year despite weakness in consumer spending trends. In an earnings call on the same day, the sporting goods store chain said that […]

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Sep 9 • 8:47 PM EDT • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
Pritzker joins Texas Democrats in rebuttal of Dallas Republican Convention

Illinois’s governor called out Republican leaders and President Trump for holding their Dallas midterm convention despite everyday Americans struggling.

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Sep 9 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Florida Coach Disappointed With Defensive Performance in Week 1

Despite a blowout victory, Florida HC Jon Sumrall blasted his unit’s low football IQ and lack of pace, warning of total embarrassment unless the Gators sharpen their defensive standards.

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Sep 9 • 7:39 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Does AFC Bournemouth’s Atmosphere "Problem" Raise a Bigger Question?

Despite the emphatic 4-0 win, Bournemouth’s underwhelming atmosphere against Lincoln was tangible, and as The Price of Football recently explored, the Cherries’ growing hospitality offering highlights a wider debate about matchday revenue, premium seating and what makes a stadium truly "valuable".

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Sep 9 • 7:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Newcastle still open to Hall sale

Lewis Hall could still leave Newcastle despite new contract, Yasin Ayari close to committing to Brighton but Kaoru Mitoma set for exit, and Chelsea to go back for Manu Kone in midfielder search.

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Sep 9 • 5:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Zay Flowers on His Health, Declan Doyle's Offense

WR Zay Flowers shares a positive health update despite being limited in Wednesday's practice, discusses his feelings about the season, and more.

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Sep 9 • 4:37 PM EDT • Health • baltimoreravens.com
🤝 Van Persie heritage continues in the Champions League

Despite Feyenoord's struggles in Barcelona this evening, one special moment added a shine to the event. The Dutch side trailed the LaLiga giants 3-0 heading into the final stages at the Camp Nou on a ...

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Sep 9 • 2:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tennessee Titans' Carnell Tate named to CBS Sports' All-Rookie team

Despite a down preseason, Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate garnered some recognition from CBS Sports.

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Sep 9 • 2:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Christie breaks new ground with hat-trick

Ryan Christie may not have been aware that he was making a little history while netting three times against Lincoln City in Bournemouth's Carabao Cup third-round tie. Tuesday's game was Bournemouth's 175th League Cup match since the competition was inaugurated in 1960, but Christie is the first Cherries player to score a League Cup hat-trick. Since his move to Dorset in 2021, Christie had found the net only 10 times for the Cherries before Tuesday, despite scoring six goals for his country in that same period.

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Sep 9 • 12:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
DHS: Salvadoran TPS holders ‘retain protection’ despite expiration

Earlier this year, the Trump administration announced it is ending TPS for Salvadorans effective Wednesday

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Sep 9 • 11:56 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Why Lewis-Skelly remained at Arsenal despite strong outside interest

Myles Lewis-Skelly was linked with a move away from Arsenal this summer, with several teams willing to add him to their squads, including Chelsea and Manchester United.Both clubs had been offered the ...

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Sep 9 • 11:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Acadia Chamber opens new visitor center

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Despite steady rain, more than 70 residents, business owners and town officials turned out for an open house hosted by the Acadia Chamber of Commerce at its

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Sep 9 • 11:30 AM EDT • Business • mdislander.com
Poll shows two-thirds of U.S. Jewish voters will favor Democrats in November

Despite tensions over Israel and rising antisemitism, respondents ranked affordability and the future of democracy as their top issues in the midterms.

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Sep 9 • 10:12 AM EDT • Politics • jta.org