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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

Central defender Jarrad Branthwaite came on for Marc Guehi late on against Spain and could be a contender to start if Konsa is unavailable.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 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

Otherwise, he could have had class; he could have been a contender.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

It’s no coincidence that the Chiefs, whose 10-year playoff streak ended last season, are off to a 3-0 start and looking like contenders to win the fourth Super Bowl of the Patrick Mahomes era.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Among them are potentially some contenders for the 2032 Games.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 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

But when British newspaper The Daily Mail offered what in today’s money would be a $500,000 prize for the first person or persons to fly nonstop across the Atlantic, several contenders took the bait.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler