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September 22, 2025

The Washington Post

Administration Links Tylenol to Autism

The Trump administration is set to warn pregnant women about a possible link between Tylenol use and autism while promoting leucovorin as a potential treatment, in what officials call a major new initiative on autism.
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NHL

Only the Lord Saved More Than Parent

Bernie Parent, the legendary goaltender who carried the Philadelphia Flyers to their only two Stanley Cup championships in the 1970s and later earned him induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, died Sunday at the age of 80.
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The Wall Street Journal

WSJ: Ted Cruz's Finest Hour

The Wall Street Journal editorial board praised Sen. Ted Cruz’s condemnation of FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr for using regulatory threats to pressure Disney and ABC over Jimmy Kimmel’s remarks, calling it a dangerous attack on free speech.
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Mediaite

Miller Targets "Enemies" at Service

At Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, Trump aide Stephen Miller delivered a fiery speech denouncing the movement’s “enemies”, saying “You are envy! You are hatred! You are nothing!” while vowing that millions would carry on Kirk’s legacy.
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CNBC

Trump Pressures Bondi on Foes

Trump ramped up pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi at a rally and in social media posts, demanding prosecutions of his political foes while reshuffling federal prosecutors to align with his agenda.
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Al Jazeera

Taliban Reject Trump's Demands

The Taliban rejected President Trump’s demand to return the Bagram airbase, insisting Afghanistan’s independence must be respected and warning the United States to honor previous agreements.
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The Hill

Gen Z Voter Shift Worries Dems

New data showing Generation Z men trending toward the GOP is raising alarm among Democrats, highlighting the challenge of winning back a key bloc of young voters ahead of the 2026 elections.
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NFL

Eagles Win With Blocked FG

Jordan Davis sealed a 33-26 Eagles win over the Rams by blocking a last-second field goal and returning it 61 yards for a walk-off touchdown, capping Philadelphia’s explosive special-teams performance.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Dolan Calls Kirk "Modern St. Paul"

Cardinal Timothy Dolan called slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk a “modern-day St. Paul,” praising him as a missionary and evangelist whose death could inspire renewed faith in young people.
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USA Today

American Dream Now Costs $5M

A new Investopedia analysis finds that achieving the traditional American dream—including homeownership, raising children, and retiring comfortably—now costs over $5 million over a lifetime.
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The Conversation

What Fall Teaches Us About Life

Samer Zaky reflects on how the natural cycles of fall and cellular apoptosis reveal that death—whether of leaves, cells, or individuals—is an essential part of sustaining life and preserving the vitality of the whole.
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Associated Press

OSU Leads New College Ranking

College football is back, and the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for Week 5 ranks Ohio State first, followed by Miami (FL) and Penn State, with several teams shifting positions after recent wins.
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New York Post

Ron Wyden's Kids Sued Over Death

A lawsuit alleges that the children of Oregon Senator Ron Wyden relentlessly harassed their mother’s personal assistant with sexually explicit behavior and homophobic slurs, driving him to suicide.
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Yahoo Sports

CBS Celebrates 50-Year NFL Throwback

For its 50th anniversary, CBS’s NFL Today embraced a full 1975 throwback, featuring vintage graphics, retro studio décor, period hairstyles and mustaches, and a nostalgic Musberger-Jim Nantz reunion.
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Variety

The Who's Emotional Farewell

During their farewell shows at the Hollywood Bowl, the Who delivered an emotionally charged and nostalgic performance, blending classic hits, heartfelt banter, and a triumphant energy that left fans both teary-eyed and exhilarated.
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Euronews

Cyberattacks Hit Europe's Airports

A cyberattack on check-in systems supplied by Collins Aerospace disrupted operations at Heathrow, Berlin, and Brussels airports, causing flight cancellations and delays, highlighting the digital vulnerability of the aviation industry.
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KTLA

What Exactly Did Kimmel Say?

Jimmy Kimmel repeatedly addressed the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in his monologues, criticizing partisan exploitation of the tragedy and commenting on political leaders’ responses, which ultimately led ABC to suspend his show amid backlash.
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NJ.com

NJ Governor Debate Gets Heated

During their first debate, New Jersey gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill clashed over political violence and free, the response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and whether to support legislation labeling political violence as a hate crime.
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