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Hurricane Milton leaves destruction in its wake as it crosses Florida. Mike's Weather Page via REUTERS

Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, flooding, power outages to Florida

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, sports teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Lightning, are changing their plans for safety. Getty Images

Florida sports teams prep for Hurricane Milton as Bucs, Lighting evacuate

A Delaware judge has ruled that a defamation lawsuit targeting Deadspin can move forward over accusations of racism against a family. Deadspin/AP Images

Deadspin loses effort to get defamation lawsuit over blackface article tossed

A bill introduced on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, Oct. 8, would award Congressional Gold Medals to the "Miracle on Ice" USA hockey team of 1980. Getty Images

Bill aims to award Congressional Gold Medals to ‘Miracle on Ice’ team

In an unexpected partnership, the New York Mets and McDonald's beloved character Grimace have taken their relationship to the next level. Getty Images

Mets and McDonald’s team up: Grimace takes over the 7 train

Monday marks 1 year since Hamas attacked Israel, starting an ongoing war in the Middle East. AP Images

One year since Hamas attacks on Israel sparked war

Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball sparks lawsuit battle between two fans claiming ownership of $1.5 million souvenir. Getty Images

Second fan files lawsuit over Ohtani’s historic home run ball

New details are emerging in the case over Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. AP Images

New details in special counsel’s 2020 election case against Trump

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is entangled in a legal dispute over the removal of sand from a public beach near his Malibu property. Getty Images

Milwaukee Brewers owner faces legal dispute over beach sand removal

We have a recap of the first, and likely only, vice presidential debate of 2024. Getty Images

Vance, Walz defend their running mates’ records in vice presidential debate

Dockworkers on the U.S.' east and gulf coasts have gone on strike. AP Images

Dockworkers begin strike at East and Gulf coast ports

After UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka left the team amid an NIL deal dispute, a local casino mogul has offered to pay for the player to stay. Getty Images

Casino mogul offers to help pay for UNLV to retain departing QB Matthew Sluka

The Philadelphia 76ers will remain in the city they have called home since 1963 with a new stadium deal, despite pushback from some locals. Getty Images

Philadelphia 76ers agree to new stadium deal amid community concerns

Thursday marked the end of an era in baseball, with the Athletics playing their final home game ever in Oakland. In front of a sold-out crowd of nearly 47,000 fans at the Oakland Coliseum, the A’s ended their 57-year run in the East Bay with a victory — defeating the Texas Rangers 3-2.  Oakland Athletics

Athletics play final game in Oakland before permanent move to Las Vegas

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend area as a Category 4 storm. Pasco County Sheriff's Office via X

At least 3 dead as Helene barrels through southeastern US

Shohei Ohtani's historic 50th home run ball faces legal battle ahead of auction. Getty Images

Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50th home run ball faces legal battle ahead of auction

UNLV has spoken out about the departure of its quarterback, Matthew Sluka, who said the school failed to fulfill NIL compensation promises. AP Images

UNLV addresses QB Matthew Sluka’s departure amid NIL dispute

UNLV Rebels starting quarterback Matthew Sluka has left the team for the season due to a dispute over an unfulfilled NIL deal. AP Images

UNLV Rebels QB Matthew Sluka departs team amid NIL deal controversy

Former USC superstar Reggie Bush filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, his university and the Pac-12 for "uncompensated" NIL money. Getty Images

Heisman winner Reggie Bush sues for NIL money 2 decades after playing

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s during a congressional hearing about welfare reform. Getty Images

Former NFL MVP Brett Favre reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis before Congress

A South Korean pistol shooter who won silver with her performance at the Summer Olympics is now stepping into the world of acting. Getty Images

Korean Olympic pistol shooter Kim Yeji lands acting role — as an assassin

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., said Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., should be reelected as House Speaker, claiming he "inherited a disaster." AP

Speaker Johnson unveils stopgap funding bill to avoid government shutdown

Israel and Hezbollah are amping up strikes against each other amid fears of an expanding war in the Middle East. AP

Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah vows revenge for device explosions

ESPN senior insider Adrian Wojnarowski, one of the most prominent figures in NBA reporting, has announced his retirement from ESPN. Reuters

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, prominent NBA journalist, announces retirement