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An absolutely unreal performance from Shohei Ohtani to complete the Dodgers' NLCS sweep 🧹

What a night for Shohei Ohtani! 👏

40 years ago, a woman made Harlem Globetrotters history Forty years ago this month, the comedic basketball troupe, the Harlem Globetrotters, added a woman to its roster. NPR's Ashley Montgomery has the story of legendary athlete Lynette Woodard.

Forty years ago this month, the comedic basketball troupe, the Harlem Globetrotters, added a woman to its roster. NPR's Ashley Montgomery has the story of legendary athlete Lynette Woodard.

Just gonna post this to TikTok because we hear Gen alpha will understand this?

I always thought Curt Cignetti wouldn't leave Indiana. The way he got to Bloomington explains so much of why he's staying put: www.nbcsports.com/college-foot...

45 Years Ago Today:

45 Years Ago Today:

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If you're the first in line at a left turn arrow, you need to pay attention to when it turns green. You control the destiny of everyone behind you. It's a big responsibility, I know, but it's also a way to show your fellow human that you respect their time as much as your own.

A photo of the Golden gate bridge behind some buildings at the presidio, actually it's not that great of a photo, nor especially well composed. Nevertheless, I want praise for my suffering.

I walked to the Presidio and climbed a wall to get this photo of the Golden Gate bridge and then rather comically fell on my ass getting down from the wall, so please appreciate this photo, it only cost me my dignity

At least 27 states turned over sensitive data about food stamp recipients to USDA Democratic-led states secured a legal victory to keep the personal data of food recipients out of the federal government's reach. But NPR's reporting shows that millions of records on Americans have already been shared.

Exclusive: Democratic-led states secured a legal victory to keep the personal data of food recipients out of the federal government's reach. But NPR's reporting shows that millions of records on Americans have already been shared.

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Printing presses kept their letters in cases.

Capital letters went in the upper case.
Smaller letters went in the lower case.

This is why we say ‘UPPER CASE’ and ‘lower case.’

Ok, but what did we call them before the invention of the printing press?

MAJUSCULE and minuscule.

Anyone can be wordy.

But only a chosen few can be a Word Icon.

10.16.2025.

Elton releases “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” as a US single 52 yrs ago today

“I was going thru that whole ‘got-to-get-back-to-my-roots’ thing,” said lyricist Bernie Taupin. “I don’t believe I was ever turning my back on success .. I was just hoping that maybe there was a happy medium way to exist ..”

UPDATE: Following the firing of the director of the student newspaper, Indiana University has now cut the print edition of the newspaper entirely.

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Pentagon Press Association: "Make no mistake, today, Oct. 15, 2025 is a dark day for press freedom"

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: IU fires student media director after he refused to censor the IDS Indiana University directed the IDS to stop printing news.

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Alexis Ohanian backs League One Volleyball, further expanding his women's sports portfolio Ohanian's investment in volleyball comes as the sport has seen upticks in participation and viewership.

Alexis Ohanian backs League One Volleyball, further expanding his women's sports portfolio

I lost to Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics coaches by 53 points — and it was the time of my life Joe Mazzulla challenged the Celtics beat reporters to a very humbling game of 5-on-5 basketball. It was a memory I’ll never forget.

NEW: I lost to Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics coaches by 53 points in a Media vs Coaches scrimmage at the Auerbach Center today.

It was probably the most lopsided basketball game I ever played in.

But it was also the time of my life:
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Diane Keaton Was Effortlessly Original The beloved actor was simultaneously the coolest person in Hollywood and also the person least aware of what anyone else thought was cool

I wrote about Diane Keaton

George Michael releases “Faith” as a single 38 yrs ago today.

Asked why he chose it as a title, he said: “I believe that the forces of Good and Evil are real things. … I do not have a religion, but I believe that one can influence one’s life, one’s future, through faith and decency towards others.”

I study happiness for a living: 12 little rules for a happier life I wish I learned sooner Gretchen Rubin has spent 12 years researching the science of happiness and confidence. Here are 12 useful reminders that have helped her live a more meaningful, regret-free life. The best part? They're short and easy to remember.

Gretchen Rubin has spent 12 years researching the science of happiness and confidence. Here are 12 useful reminders that have helped her live a more meaningful, regret-free life. The best part? They're short and easy to remember.

Are the Colts warming up by playing Red Rover or something

Indiana can win the whole damn thing I can't explain how Indiana is doing it, but they're doing it. PLUS, Penn State is also baffling, but for different reasons! And Kirby Smart's powers of persuasion cannot be overstated.

Indiana can win the whole damn thing

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Pam Bondi Hearing Cold Open - SNL

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Cursing is rarely a symbol of low class. It's often a mark of high authenticity.

Evidence: Swearing predicts higher rates of honesty and integrity. It signals a willingness to prize candor over courtesy.

A little profanity can show that you're being real and you do give a damn.

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' dies at 79 The actor, known for her quirky, vibrant manner and depth was 79. Across her decades-long career, she worked with prominent filmmakers including Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen and Nancy Meyers.

The actor, known for her quirky, vibrant manner and depth was 79. Across her decades-long career, she worked with prominent filmmakers including Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen and Nancy Meyers. n.pr/439Pcpn

I credit the executive producers of "The Morning Show," Jennifer Aniston and Reece Witherspoon, for hiring so many talented women as lead writers and directors.

⚠️ USAToday reporter confirms the office in charge of special education funding has been “decimated”:

“Sometimes you kind of get used to just the coaches doing all the work, trying to motivate people, giving stories, the speeches, everything,” said Loyd, also new to the team this season. “It hits different when it comes from your team. It’s personal ... People are getting more vulnerable in the locker room, opening up, and I think that’s when we all just opened up to each other a little more. We kind of just used that as a bonding mechanism, and it allowed us to just really buy into everyone’s story, with a lot of stuff to hold ourselves accountable on and be more vocal and take some ownership.”

At their lowest point this year, Becky Hammon had Aces’ players start doing their own scouting reports and putting together practice plans. She thought it would be temporary. It helped them turn everything around: www.si.com/wnba/aces-lo...