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Sep 10, 2026, 07:00 AM ETA third of the way through September, the 2026 playoff picture is taking shape.No team has secured a postseason berth yet, or even clinched a division, although a number of contenders have more than a 99% chance of making the playoffs. But a couple of clubs that seemed all but out of October are making a push in the final month.The Blue Jays, after taking the Dodgers all the way to Game 7 of last year’s World Series, are just a game back of the final American League wild-card spot — and three spots up…

Their masks light up now. To the extent there was a hard news event from Wednesday’s exhilarating sold-out New York debut of Angine de Poitrine, that was it. The Québécois duo went viral in corners of the internet earlier this year thanks in part to their microtonal, odd-metered take on hard-driving rock, but also because of those ostentatious costumes and masks – black and white polka dot tunics and jumpsuits with oversized papier-mache faces and exaggerated features, originally featuring golden glittery eyes and signature pyramid accoutrements. The new ones have all those same things but with the added ability to…

The police command in Anambra State has denied allegations that it collected ₦600,000 to free Jennifer Nwosu, one of the 12 suspects linked to the murder of Isaac Nwosu on 30 August 2026 in Awka. Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson in Anambra, clarified during a news conference on Wednesday at the command headquarters in Awka. “The Anambra Police Command did not collect ₦600,000 to secure Miss Jennifer Nwosu’s release. Her arrest and subsequent release were connected to the ongoing investigation into the murder case. “We are not a collection of angels, but the Anambra Police Command did not demand or…

Nigeria and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has deleted all posts from his Instagram account and shared an emotional message on his Instagram Story, prompting an outpouring of concern and support from fans, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 25-year-old’s social media activity comes shortly after he was omitted from Leverkusen’s UEFA Europa League squad amid concerns over his fitness. Boniface has not explained his decision to wipe his Instagram account, while there is also no indication from the Nigerian that his emotional message is directly related to his situation at the German club. In the message, the striker reflected on…

• NCC’s initiative to cost N180bn annually Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja Nigerian students are to start receiving 100 megabytes (MB) of free daily data from October 1, 2026, to access approved educational websites and digital learning platforms, the federal government disclosed yesterday. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is behind the initiative which will initially cover learners in public senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions in partnership with telecommunications operators under the auspices of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ALTON), and the Federal Ministry of Education. Education Minister,  Dr. Maruf Alausa, who disclosed this during the launch of…

President Bola Tinubu confirmed that Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has received the cash rewards promised for winning the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Tinubu disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle on Thursday, following confirmation by the National Sports Commission that all outstanding cash components of the rewards had been paid. According to the President, each D’Tigress player received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while officials received $50,000 each. “Today, the rewards I promised our D’Tigress have been fully redeemed. Each player has received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each official has received the equivalent of…

A new federal program to test the feasibility of electric, hybrid-electric, and autonomous aircraft kicks off today in Texas — before the rules governing this new technology have even been finalized.For the next week, these companies will conduct test flights demonstrating future routes between cities and regional airports, including Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The aircraft won’t carry any passengers, but regulators will be keen to see how the state’s air traffic control system handles the uptick in flight traffic. The companies, meanwhile, are eager to prove to the federal government that their aircraft deserve to be awarded type certification,…

Edwards made clear from the start that she wanted to bring forward a bill that was identical to the one approved by the Commons in June last year.This paves the way for rarely used powers to override objections from peers should they refuse to pass it again.Bills usually only become law if both Houses of Parliament agree on its final wording.Under the terms of the Parliament Acts, external, if an identical bill passes the Commons in two successive parliamentary sessions then the Lords cannot halt its progress a second time. Peers can suggest amendments which, if agreed by the Commons,…

What may be the earliest known evidence for human drug taking has been traced to ancient Indonesian foragers who sucked on mind-altering nuts as long as 25,000 years ago.Analysis of two exceptionally rare skeletons from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi revealed dramatic tooth wear and traces of a psychoactive substance in the individuals’ remaining teeth, suggesting they routinely sucked on hard, abrasive betel nuts.Although little known in western societies, betel nuts are the world’s fourth most widely used psychoactive substance after alcohol, caffeine and nicotine, with an estimated tenth of the global population chewing the seeds.Betel nuts.“We’ve found evidence for…

Following last night’s season opener, the NFL action continues with the first “Thursday Night Football” game of the 2026 season, featuring the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Los Angeles Rams. The game takes place at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, and is the first NFL regular season game to take place in Oceania.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedLos Angeles enters the season as a heavy favorite to win this year’s championship following an off-season trade for the league’s top pass rusher, Myles Garrett, and the return of defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who had announced his retirement after the 2024 season. The…