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Meanwhile: OpenAI released its latest contender in the AI-assistant race with Dots, always-on agents that will work in the background to complete tasks on users’ behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

He’s emerged as a breakout star communicator and has been floated as a 2028 presidential contender.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

As a result, Moicano will now face No. 11-ranked contender Tom Nolan in the main event of UFC Fight Night, which will take place on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Guimaraes stepped up with a goal of the season contender, a curling effort from the edge of the penalty area.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

For a second it seems like the crowd's attention has made her uncomfortable and I'm ready to dismiss her as a real contender until I study her again.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

At the Bulwark, Sarah Longwell notes that a recent New York Times/Siena poll found El-Sayed with support from 8% of 2024 Trump voters, better than more moderate Democratic Senate contenders in Maine and New Hampshire.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Other possible contenders include the Cammell Laird shipyard in Merseyside, now owned by Balaena, and Babcock which has facilities at Rosyth.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

“In my view, those are the two leading contenders to get to commercial advantage first,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Some major Oscar contenders were forged, notably Andrew Scott and Julianne Moore, as the exclusive Colorado film showcase pulled off a successful edition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Word must’ve spread that unless one of the other medaled teams miraculously swept the final three competitions, the championship was down to two true contenders.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein