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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

Clad in the same diamante-encrusted football shirt, Carney recreated the Jive that first marked her out as a contender of her series, alongside dance partner Carlos Gu.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 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

As they headed into the playoffs, many considered them a serious contender to win it all.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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

Here is a look at the injury status and hopeful returns of impact players on playoff qualifiers and contenders:

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Fischer would now play games against each of the three contenders: two Soviets—Mark Taimanov and Tigran Petrosian—and the Dane Bent Larsen.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady