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metro

FDNY unearths dungeon casino, sketchy bedrooms under massage parlor during illegal battery inspection

By New York Post | Joe Marino, Amanda Woods | 9/17/2025 7:34 PM

FDNY Fire Protection Inspectors were investigating a complaint about unlawful charging of the hazardous devices inside the connected buildings on Elizabeth Street near Grand Street around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday when they found more than they bargained for. ... Read full Story

world

U.S. and Saudis conduct Middle East’s largest counter-drone exercise

By United Press International, Inc. | | 9/17/2025 7:33 PM

U.S. and Saudi forces engaged in the Middle East's largest live-fire exercise to counter unmanned drones and other aerial munitions with detection and tracking. ... Read full Story

soccer

📋 Palmeiras line-up to face River in Libertadores quarters first leg

By Yahoo Sports | | 9/17/2025 7:28 PM

Palmeiras takes the field this Wednesday (17), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Monumental de Núñez Stadium, for the first leg of the quarter-finals of the 2025 Conmebol Libertadores Cup.The retu... ... Read full Story

nation

3 officers killed, 2 in critical condition after Pennsylvania shooting

By upi.com | | 9/17/2025 7:28 PM

Three police officers were shot and killed and two others were critically wounded while serving a warrant in rural York County, Pa., on Wednesday afternoon. ... Read full Story

soccer

Slot gets late birthday gift as Isak samples power of Anfield

By Yahoo Sports | | 9/17/2025 7:25 PM

Liverpool boss Arne Slot enjoys a dramatic birthday as record signing Alexander Isak samples Anfield's Champions League power, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. ... Read full Story

soccer

Maresca calls Bayern defeat a reality check for Chelsea

By Yahoo Sports | | 9/17/2025 7:21 PM

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca admitted that his side’s 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in their Champions League opener served as a reality check.Despite the result, the Italian coach praised his team’... ... Read full Story

opinion

NY Democrats’ rush to bend the knee to Mamdani means Albany WILL enact his socialist agenda

By New York Post | Post Editorial Board | 9/17/2025 7:20 PM

Like dominoes, New York Democrats are falling in line behind Zohran Mamdani's mayoral bid — raising the odds that they won't check his disastrous agenda, but enable it. ... Read full Story

politics

Trump approval drops to record low of second term: Poll

By The Hill | Sarah Fortinsky | 9/17/2025 7:11 PM

President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest level of his second term in the YouGov/Economist poll released Tuesday. In the weekly survey, conducted this past weekend, 39 percent of surveyed Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the presidency, down from the 41 percent recorded over the last three weeks and 40 percent recorded in... ... Read full Story

opinion

Zohran Mamdani ratchets up the rhetoric as Albany leaders fall at his feet

By New York Post | Betsy McCaughey | 9/17/2025 7:10 PM

The mayoral frontrunner isn't cooling his comments to ensure his win, but proudly reveling in his leftism — and supposedly moderate Democrats are going along with it. ... Read full Story

soccer

An exciting Manchester City playmaker needs time to make an impact

By Yahoo Sports | | 9/17/2025 7:10 PM

One of the bigger disappointments from a Manchester City point of view to begin this season was the thigh injury sustained by Rayan Cherki. The French international is set to be out of action for two ... ... Read full Story

politics

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Kash clashes with the Senate

By Fox News | | 9/17/2025 7:07 PM

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. ... Read full Story

lifestyle

Reba McEntire details feeling 'scared to death' after divorce from husband Narvel Blackstock: 'I threw a fit'

By Hello! Magazine | Faye James | 9/17/2025 7:07 PM

Reba McEntire got candid about putting herself back together after her divorce from her husband Narvel Blackstock in 2015, who also happened to be her manager. See details. ... Read full Story

sports

Isak might be the new star, but Salah remains Liverpool's main man after latest Anfield thriller

By ESPN Inc. | Beth Lindop | 9/17/2025 7:05 PM

Alexander Isak made his Liverpool debut, but it was Mo Salah and another helping of late-game magic that lifted the Reds over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. ... Read full Story

sports

Chelsea are back in the Champions League, but Bayern prove too much to handle

By ESPN Inc. | Tom Hamilton | 9/17/2025 7:05 PM

Bayern Munich gave a lesson in the Champions League to the returning Chelsea, as Vincent Kompany's side look to take one step further. ... Read full Story

technology

MSI charges into the EV market with its new ‘EV Life’ lineup

By PCWorld | | 9/17/2025 7:04 PM

technology

Flying cars collide mid-air, crash in huge fireball at China air show rehearsals

By Interesting Engineering | Aamir Khollam | 9/17/2025 7:03 PM

Flying cars are here, but they’re still far from being part of everyday life. A... ... Read full Story

soccer

Barcelona Receive Strong Message From Atalanta Manager About PSG

By Yahoo Sports | | 9/17/2025 7:02 PM

As soon as that Champions League anthem played, PSG looked like they flipped a switch and went right back into the form they showed last season that allowed them to win the UEFA Champions League.Despi... ... Read full Story

soccer

David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 3-2 Win Over Atletico Madrid

By Yahoo Sports | | 9/17/2025 7:01 PM

Liverpool 3-2 Atletico Madrid: Champions League Statement at AnfieldLiverpool’s 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid was another unforgettable Champions League night at Anfield. This time, it was not about ... ... Read full Story

technology

ChatGPT attempts 2,400-year-old Plato problem, surprises with ‘learner-like’ behavior

By Interesting Engineering | Mrigakshi Dixit | 9/17/2025 7:00 PM

AI chatbot ChatGPT-4 attempted a “doubling the square” problem, a 2,400-year-old mathematical challenge from Plato.... ... Read full Story

technology

Next-gen graphene material unlocks supercapacitors with lightning-fast power

By Interesting Engineering | Neetika Walter | 9/17/2025 6:57 PM

Engineers have achieved a breakthrough that could redefine the future of energy storage. Scientists at... ... Read full Story

beauty

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

connecticut

Southeastern CT lawmakers urge UConn to invest in Avery Point

by CT Mirror | Sep 17 2025

FFNEWS

Chemicals, autos lead as rail freight bests year-ago traffic

by FreightWaves | Sep 17 2025

food

The Popular Canned Meat That's Also One Of The Unhealthiest

by The Daily Meal | Sep 17 2025

game

Gearbox Shares Some Funny Borderlands 4 Opening Weekend Stats

by GameSpot | Sep 17 2025

golf

War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

by NY Times | Jul 25 2025

knowledge

New Study: This Regional Accent Is Considered the Most Trustworthy in the U.S.—And the Results Will Really Surprise You!

by Reader's Digest | Sep 17 2025

lifestyle

Tiffany Trump dazzles in off-the-shoulder royal blue gown as she supports Donald Trump

by Hello! Magazine | Sep 17 2025

nation

ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' off the air because of Charlie Kirk comments

by upi.com | Sep 17 2025

new_jersey

As threats increase, so may protection for Congress

by NJ Spotlight | Sep 17 2025

odd_fun

Look: Drones searching for wallaby that escaped from England farm

by United Press International, Inc. | Sep 17 2025

science

What are the 'magic numbers' in nuclear physics, and why are they so powerful?

by LIVE SCIENCE | Sep 17 2025

shopping

An Iconic Affordable ’80s Watch Returns, More Refined Than Ever

by Gear Patrol | Sep 17 2025

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

wellness

A Celebrity Ob-Gyn on Why Doctors Still Dismiss Endometriosis

by Self.com | Sep 17 2025

Word of the Day

jovial

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 17, 2025 is:

jovial • \JOH-vee-ul\ • adjective

Jovial describes people as well as moods, attitudes, etc., that are cheerful and jolly.

// The audience was in a jovial mood as the headlining comedian walked onto the stage.

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Examples:

"Transport yourself to a sumptuous hidden garden somewhere in Europe, where the meats are plentiful and the specials oh so tantalizing. The rustic communal tables and jovial service will make you feel like you're hanging out with your extended family in the old country." — Briony Smith, The Toronto Star, 29 Mar. 2025

Did you know?

In ancient Roman astrology, people were thought to share the personality traits of the god whose planet was rising when they were born. The largest planet was named after the chief Roman god Jupiter, also called Jove. Jove was a sky god and a bringer of light, as well as a great protector who kept heroes focused on being loyal to the gods, the state, and family. Ancient mythology is full of stories of Jupiter (Zeus in the Greek myths) behaving badly, but jovial points only to the joy and happiness of a supremely powerful god: it describes the cheerful and jolly among us. (Jovian is the adjective that describes what is simply related to Jove/Jupiter.) Jovial has historically been contrasted with saturnine, which describes those with a gloomy or surly disposition. Sad Saturn was the father of Jupiter and his siblings, and he was exiled (understandably) for swallowing them all.

FDNY unearths dungeon casino, sketchy bedrooms under massage parlor during illegal battery inspection

U.S. and Saudis conduct Middle East’s largest counter-drone exercise

📋 Palmeiras line-up to face River in Libertadores quarters first leg

3 officers killed, 2 in critical condition after Pennsylvania shooting

Slot gets late birthday gift as Isak samples power of Anfield

Maresca calls Bayern defeat a reality check for Chelsea

NY Democrats’ rush to bend the knee to Mamdani means Albany WILL enact his socialist agenda

Trump approval drops to record low of second term: Poll

Zohran Mamdani ratchets up the rhetoric as Albany leaders fall at his feet

An exciting Manchester City playmaker needs time to make an impact

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Kash clashes with the Senate

Reba McEntire details feeling 'scared to death' after divorce from husband Narvel Blackstock: 'I threw a fit'

Isak might be the new star, but Salah remains Liverpool's main man after latest Anfield thriller

Chelsea are back in the Champions League, but Bayern prove too much to handle

MSI charges into the EV market with its new ‘EV Life’ lineup

Flying cars collide mid-air, crash in huge fireball at China air show rehearsals

Barcelona Receive Strong Message From Atalanta Manager About PSG

David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 3-2 Win Over Atletico Madrid

ChatGPT attempts 2,400-year-old Plato problem, surprises with ‘learner-like’ behavior

Next-gen graphene material unlocks supercapacitors with lightning-fast power

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

Southeastern CT lawmakers urge UConn to invest in Avery Point

Chemicals, autos lead as rail freight bests year-ago traffic

The Popular Canned Meat That's Also One Of The Unhealthiest

Gearbox Shares Some Funny Borderlands 4 Opening Weekend Stats

War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

New Study: This Regional Accent Is Considered the Most Trustworthy in the U.S.—And the Results Will Really Surprise You!

Tiffany Trump dazzles in off-the-shoulder royal blue gown as she supports Donald Trump

ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' off the air because of Charlie Kirk comments

As threats increase, so may protection for Congress

Look: Drones searching for wallaby that escaped from England farm

What are the 'magic numbers' in nuclear physics, and why are they so powerful?

An Iconic Affordable ’80s Watch Returns, More Refined Than Ever

Pelé's life in pictures

A Celebrity Ob-Gyn on Why Doctors Still Dismiss Endometriosis

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Look: Drones searching for wallaby that escaped from England farm

2.Look: Colorado firefighters hoist cow out of hip-deep mud

3.N.C. woman wins 'best birthday present ever' from lottery game

4.Look: Venomous snake found hundreds of miles from native range

5.Watch: Entangled deer rescued from soccer net in New York

6.Watch: Stunt performer pulls a car while on fire to break world record

7.Impulse purchase from car wash earns Illinois dad $1M lottery prize

8.Watch: Hilda Baci cooks up nearly 20,000-pound serving of jollof rice

9.Teenagers and their parents get huge fine for online video restaurant 'prank'

10.Cheating scandal nearly sinks World Stone Skimming Championships