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   Forbes2026-09-23

   FDA to consider approval of Grail’s Galleri multi-cancer blood test

   FDA officials will consider approval of Grail’s Galleri blood test. A study of nearly 143,000 people missed its primary endpoints, but Grail said annual testing with standard screening increased screen-detected cancers and reduced stage IV cases and emergency presentations.
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   People2026-09-23

   Claudia Oshry and Ben Soffer Are Expecting a Second Son

   The Toast podcaster Claudia Oshry and husband Ben Soffer are expecting their second child, another boy, Oshry announced on Instagram. The couple, who welcomed son Reuben in May 2025, shared a sonogram photo.
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   Hello!2026-09-23

   Diana's eight departures from royal custom ranged from parenting to AIDS advocacy

   A Hello! retrospective lists eight ways Princess Diana departed from royal convention, including her hands-on parenting, public fashion choices and advocacy for HIV/AIDS causes.
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   The Cool Down2026-09-23

   Austin logs 49 days above 100°F as cooler air and rain enter forecast

   The Austin area has recorded 49 days at or above 100°F, compared with a historical average of 29 and 25 last year. Forecasts point to cooler air and scattered showers or thunderstorms in parts of Central Texas this week.
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   TV Insider2026-09-23

   Music carries The Love Hypothesis’ Star Wars tributes, director says

   Director Claire Scanlon says The Love Hypothesis channels its Star Wars fan-fiction roots through music; the team avoided naming the franchise over copyright concerns, while the score pays tribute to John Williams in two scenes featuring Adam.
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   LA Times2026-09-23

   Lucas Museum opens to crowds drawn by Star Wars and art beyond it

   The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened to the public in Los Angeles Tuesday, drawing Star Wars fans and visitors for its architecture and broader art collection. Some praised the exhibits; others said the galleries needed more explanatory text.
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   Variety2026-09-23

   Mesa and Huezo win at San Sebastián as ‘The Amateurs’ takes top forum award

   Juan Sebastián Mesa and Tatiana Huezo won San Sebastián Industry Awards in WIP Latam, while Felipe Solari Yrigoyen’s “The Amateurs” received the Best Project Award at the Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum.
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   People2026-09-23

   Billy Bush takes Fox News contributor role focused on cultural analysis

   Fox News announced Sept. 22 that Billy Bush, formerly a host on Today and Extra, had joined as a contributor to offer cultural analysis across the network’s programming. He debuted Tuesday night on Jesse Watters Primetime.
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   TV Insider2026-09-23

   Higgins’s Richmond share probe points to Rupert in ‘Ted Lasso’

   In “Ted Lasso” Season 4, Episode 8, Higgins discovers A.F.C. Richmond shares are being bought up; clues and a tip from Mae point to Rupert, Rebecca’s ex-husband, as the prime suspect, but Higgins’s investigation remains unresolved.
10. 
    People2026-09-23

    Taylor and Tay Lautner announce birth of daughter Lennon Taylor

    Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay, announced Sept. 23 in a joint Instagram post that they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Lennon Taylor Lautner. They call her “Lenny”; she was born Sept. 16, the couple said.
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    The Cool Down2026-09-23

    Free Texas car-seat inspections run Sept. 20–26 as NHTSA data show 46% errors

    Texas parents and caregivers can schedule free car-seat inspections with safety specialists at nearby TxDOT offices Sept. 20–26 through the “Love My Car Seat” campaign. NHTSA data show 46% of seats are installed incorrectly or used improperly.
12. 
    People2026-09-23

    Gaby Roslin suggests a Magic Radio Christmas show for Meghan Markle

    At the 2026 WellChild Awards, presenter Gaby Roslin jokingly invited Meghan Markle to host a show on Magic Radio and suggested a Christmas special. Prince Harry said he could take the idea back to his wife, but made no commitment on her behalf.
13. 
    The Sporting News2026-09-23

    NBC releases Jalen Brunson promo ahead of SNL season 52 premiere

    Jalen Brunson will host “Saturday Night Live” this Saturday as the show opens its 52nd season. NBC released a promo showing the Knicks guard with cast member Ben Marshall trying to use New York City’s key to get into Studio 8H.
14. 
    People2026-09-23

    Jean Smart joins ‘The Families Stone’ sequel; her role is undisclosed

    Searchlight Pictures confirmed Sept. 23 that Jean Smart has joined The Families Stone, a sequel to the 2005 holiday dramedy. Much of the original cast is returning for the story, set 20 years later; Smart’s character has not been disclosed.
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    Euronews2026-09-23

    Hundreds of portraits bring Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s Vivre Ensemble to Lyon

    Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s “Vivre Ensemble” exhibition is on display in Lyon, with hundreds of portraits of contemporary France. He says he has photographed about 40,000 people for the project, including nearly 1,500 in Lyon over three days.
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    Yahoo Entertainment2026-09-23

    Six horror picks for fans as Kane Parsons’ ‘Backrooms’ hits HBO Max Sept. 25

    Kane Parsons’ A24 horror film “Backrooms,” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, starts streaming on HBO Max Sept. 25. The guide also recommends six more liminal or psychological horror films. His original found-footage series is free on YouTube.
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    People2026-09-23

    Scott Speedman says R.J. Decker's trailer park adds character in season 2

    In R.J. Decker season 2, private investigator R.J. returns to his trailer park, which Scott Speedman says gives the show character and story opportunities despite filming challenges. The season also resumes the mystery of who shot Victor Ochoa.
18. 
    The Independent2026-09-23

    Maria Bartiromo’s first public appearance since leaving Fox comes at IMPERIA launch

    Maria Bartiromo attended the launch of first lady Melania Trump’s IMPERIA summit for women CEOs at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, her first public appearance since leaving Fox nearly three weeks earlier. Her lawyer disputes reports she was fired.
19. 
    People2026-09-23

    Tove Lo says she and Charlie Twaddle avoid anniversaries, favor spontaneity

    Tove Lo says her marriage to Charlie Twaddle centers on honesty, validation and regular affection, not traditional expectations. Married in Las Vegas in 2020, they skip anniversaries and Valentine's Day because the celebrations create pressure, preferring spontaneous romance.
20. 
    Dog Time2026-09-23

    Leashed Golden Retriever Buoy refuses both a walk and going back inside

    The clip shows Buoy, a leashed Golden Retriever, sitting on a verandah while his owner calls him for a walk, then tries to bring him back inside. He stays where he is through both attempts, even as she gently tugs the leash, and yawns.
21. 
    Forbes2026-09-23

    Sept. 24 NYT Connections answers span costumes, springs, pointing and anagrams

    For Sept. 24, NYT Connections grouped CAPE, FACE PAINT, FAKE BLOOD and FANGS as vampire-costume parts. The other themes were things with springs, items featuring pointing, and anagrams.
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    People2026-09-23

    Jamie Foxx, 58, is expecting his third child; Sheinelle Jones congratulates him

    On Wednesday, Sept. 23, during Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, host Sheinelle Jones congratulated 58-year-old Jamie Foxx on expecting his third child with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp, 31. Foxx is already father to daughters Corinne, 32, and Anelise, 17.
23. 
    The Sporting News2026-09-23

    A Milan Fashion Week party sighting renews romance rumors about Cardi B and Maduka Okoye

    Online videos appeared to show Cardi B and Nigerian footballer Maduka Okoye at a Milan Fashion Week party, renewing romance rumors; neither has said they are dating. Cardi also walked in Vogue World: Milano’s “Patterns” / “Made in Italy” segment.
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    People2026-09-23

    On 'The Voice,' Harmony McKee picks Riley Green over Adam Levine

    Harmony McKee chose Riley Green over Adam Levine as her coach on “The Voice” after singing Miranda Lambert’s “Gunpowder & Lead,” her first country performance. Both coaches turned for her, and Green called winning McKee a sweet victory over Levine.
25. 
    USA TODAY2026-09-23

    Kaseya Center adds rooftop ‘Welcome to Vice City’ sign for GTA VI

    A “Welcome to Vice City” sign now sits atop Miami’s Kaseya Center under a joint marketing agreement involving Miami-Dade County, the arena and Rockstar Games, ahead of GTA VI’s November release. The county’s chief of staff said it received a contribution of less than $1 million.
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    People2026-09-23

    Two captive alligators eat a donated 14- to 15-foot Burmese python

    Wildlife biologist Rosie Moore shared an Instagram video Sept. 15 showing two captive alligators in the Everglades eating a dead male Burmese python donated as food. The snake measured about 14 to 15 feet, and the alligators quickly snapped it up.
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    People2026-09-23

    Rebecca Santos took son Jordi to Mexico for stem cell treatment after severe HIE diagnosis

    Rebecca Santos took her son Jordi, who has severe oxygen-related brain damage, to Mexico at 10 months for Dezawa MuseCells stem cell therapy, unavailable in the U.S. at the time. He recovered quickly from sepsis and pneumonia; Santos believes MuseCells helped.
28. 
    People2026-09-23

    For Jackson Lamb, Gary Oldman skipped a wig and kept his own hair long

    Gary Oldman kept his own hair long to play Jackson Lamb in “Slow Horses,” choosing not to wear a wig because it would need heavy product and constant touch-ups. He says getting ready takes about half an hour, rather than three or four hours.
29. 
    SFGate2026-09-23

    Hardly Strictly taps Rilo Kiley to replace Alison Krauss, adds Parton tributes

    Rilo Kiley will replace Alison Krauss at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass after Krauss became unable to perform because of a medical condition, the festival said Tuesday. The Oct. 2-4 event will also honor Dolly Parton, with at least 15 acts agreeing to cover her songs.
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    People2026-09-23

    Jayden James says he wants people to avoid assumption-based questions

    Britney Spears’ 19-year-old son Jayden James said in an Interview Magazine interview that he dislikes questions based on assumptions and would rather people get to know him. He recently entered modeling with a MAC Cosmetics campaign.