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Florida makes CFB playoff, upset champs ESPN simulation says

Florida makes CFB playoff, upset champs ESPN simulation says

One of ESPN's 1 million SP+ simulations has Florida reaching the College Football Playoff and pulling off a first-round upset.
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Pain at the pump? AAA says Labor Day gas prices set for record high

Pain at the pump? AAA says Labor Day gas prices set for record high

Travelers hitting U.S. roads for Labor Day are set to feel pain at the pump, with gas prices at a record high for this time of year, according to AAA.
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Representative Maxine Dexter Introduces Three-Bill Package to Increase Oil Company Accountability

Representative Maxine Dexter Introduces Three-Bill Package to Increase Oil Company Accountability

Representative Maxine Dexter of Oregon's 3rd District has introduced a three-bill package aimed at increasing accountability for oil and gas companies and protecting taxpayers from associated costs. The legislation seeks to ensure that these companies bear more of the expenses related to drilling, rule violations, and cleanup operations. Specifically, the proposed bills would close loopholes in payments for drilling on federal lands and waters, double penalties for certain violations, and establish a fund to support communities affected by these penalties. Additionally, the package mandates increased reporting on offshore well cleanup responsibilities. This initiative is supported by several watchdog, conservation, and environmental groups, including Taxpayers for Common Sense, the League of Conservation Voters, NRDC, and the Sierra Club.
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California's Landmark Plastics Law Faces Industry Opposition and Lobbying Efforts

California's Landmark Plastics Law Faces Industry Opposition and Lobbying Efforts

California's Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (Senate Bill 54), designed to significantly reduce single-use plastics and ensure all packaging is recyclable or compostable by 2032, is encountering substantial opposition from industry groups. A coalition named 'Californians for Affordable Packaging' is leading a lobbying campaign to 'pause and replace' the law. This coalition, whose members include officials from the Dairy Institute of California, the California League of Food Producers, and the California Restaurant Association, has published an economic report claiming the law would cost California households over $1,000 annually and the state $78 billion to implement. This figure contrasts sharply with state economists' earlier estimates of $57 to $190 per household and a $21 billion state implementation cost, with potential long-term savings. The campaign involves lobbying legislators and sending messages to Californians urging them to oppose the law. Notably, Rachel...
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ICE whistleblower warned of 'unprecedented lowering of standards' during hiring spree

ICE whistleblower warned of 'unprecedented lowering of standards' during hiring spree

A supervisor overseeing background checks warned last year that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was hiring scores of new officers without basic vetting, violating federal rules and putting the agency at risk of misconduct
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Fall Movie Preview: In an AI world, Laika makes handmade wonders — and 'Wildwood'

Fall Movie Preview: In an AI world, Laika makes handmade wonders — and 'Wildwood'

In an increasingly AI world, the stop-motion animation studio Laika is trying to keep handmade craft alive
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Warm Springs Ranchers Seek Aid After Wildfires Devastate Grazing Lands for Horses and Cattle

Warm Springs Ranchers Seek Aid After Wildfires Devastate Grazing Lands for Horses and Cattle

Jason Smith and Kremena Doust, ranchers on the Warm Springs Reservation in central Oregon, are seeking assistance after the Bench Fire destroyed approximately 80 percent of their grazing district. The wildfire, which spread rapidly, nearly reached their home but was ultimately halted by a highway. However, the extensive damage to their land has left between 400 to 500 wild horses and their cattle without adequate food sources. The couple had to cancel a planned live auction and photo shoot for their horses due to the fire's rapid approach. They are now working to raise funds to purchase emergency feed for their animals and are also looking to facilitate the adoption of horses to suitable homes. Doust is also in the process of establishing a non-profit organization to support these efforts.
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Psychedelic 'Furthur' bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit

Psychedelic 'Furthur' bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit

A school bus that played a key role in the 1960s hippie movement has returned to San Francisco
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Former Ohio State championship-winning QB joins high school coaching staff

Former Ohio State championship-winning QB joins high school coaching staff

A former Ohio State quarterback that guided the Buckeyes to a national championship this century has entered the high school coaching space.
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Where Penn State lands on ESPN’s FPI ahead of Week 1

Where Penn State lands on ESPN’s FPI ahead of Week 1

Penn State has mounting expectations in 2026, and those will only be ratcheted up after ESPN’s initial Football Power Index.
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Steelers sign former Patriots fifth-round pick to practice squad

Steelers sign former Patriots fifth-round pick to practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former New England Patriots fifth-round draft pick outside linebacker Bradyn Swinson.
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Oregon Ducks tied for 8th-most active NFL alumni

Oregon Ducks tied for 8th-most active NFL alumni

NFL talent out of Oregon has come in abundance in recent years, reaching the eighth-most active players from one program.