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Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

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Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, ‘Pitt’ wins best drama

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Coleman Leads Dukes to 3–0 Start

Quarterback Camden Coleman threw for 246 yards with two touchdowns and ran in a third to help the Dukes (3-0) win their road opener for the sixth time in the last seven seasons.

1 day ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

High School Football scores from Friday, September 18, 2026

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Gobblers Roll Past Spotswood in Dominant Homecoming Victory

Broadway wasted little time setting the tone, finding the end zone early and often while overwhelming Spotswood on both sides of the football.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

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Coleman Leads Dukes to 3–0 Start

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ACT ONE Theater Company, Inc. presents Grease: School Version

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Local

ACT ONE Theater Company, Inc. presents Grease: School Version

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2 days ago in Entertainment

Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

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4 days ago in Entertainment

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