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The City of Detroit Office of Inspector General released its Fall 2025 newsletter, continuing its quarterly transparency efforts to combat fraud and waste in municipal government — a quiet but vital check on public spending.

Addison Barger’s historic pinch‑hit grand slam fuels the Toronto Blue Jays to an 11‑4 win over the Dodgers in Game 1 of the 2025 World Series, shifting momentum in Toronto’s favor.

Vega Ioane's season‑ending ankle break sidelines a top draft prospect, leaving Penn State football scrambling for wins as the Lions fall 25‑24 to Iowa.

The Cubs shut out the Brewers 6‑0 in NLDS Game 4, forcing a winner‑take‑all Game 5 at Wrigley Field. Ian Happ starred as Chicago seeks a home‑field advantage.

Cincinnati pulls off a 38‑30 upset over No. 14 Iowa State at Nippert Stadium, handing the Cyclones their first loss and shaking up Big 12 and CFP races.

A handful of former NFL and UFC athletes are exploring ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic, to cope with concussion-related symptoms. The therapy isn’t FDA-approved, carries real cardiac risks, and evidence for brain injury is thin. Still, interest is growing as athletes search for relief from headaches, insomnia, depression, and post-concussion syndrome—often at clinics outside the U.S.

When Taylor Swift is in the building, Travis Kelce’s numbers rise—and the Chiefs keep winning. In 2024 he averaged 6.2 catches for 56.3 yards with her there (9-0), versus 5.0 and 45.2 without (8-1). The 2023 split was even wider. His playoff production with Swift jumps to 7.8 catches and 94.4 yards per game. Oddsmakers set his Super Bowl receptions at 6.5, right in line with the trend.

Well, folks, the Cannes Film Festival isn't just about celebrities strutting their stuff on the red carpet, believe it or not! This film fiesta is a powerhouse of a platform for filmmakers to showcase their talent and snag global recognition. But wait, there's more! The festival also shapes our cinema-going calendar, deciding which films get the buzz and therefore, the box office bucks. So, in a nutshell, Cannes is like the Santa Claus of the film industry, deciding who's been naughty or nice (or rather, who's made a film that's spice or ice!).

Well folks, you know how in movies and TV shows, they often have these massive crowd scenes that make you go "woah, how'd they do that?" Well, buckle up buttercup, because I've got the answer for you! They use a mix of real people, extras, and something called CGI to create these epic crowd scenes. It's pretty much like cooking a crowd stew - a pinch of real people, a dollop of extras, and a whole lot of CGI magic. So next time you watch a movie and see a huge crowd, give a little nod to those hardworking CGI wizards, they’re really the unsung heroes here!

So, it turns out that Martin Scorsese, the granddaddy of gritty cinema, isn't exactly a member of the Marvel fan club. Hilariously enough, the reason is as black and white as his love for film noir! Marty, as I affectionately call him, thinks Marvel movies are more like theme parks than cinema. He believes they lack the emotional depth and creative risk-taking that characterize true cinematic art. So, if you're looking for Scorsese at the movies, don't check the superhero section, he's probably somewhere between "Godfather" and "Gone with the Wind"!