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World - / Sep 7, 2026 - Pat McAfee has put more than $6 million of his own money into GameDay prizes and charity - An LSU student named Bruce had a chance at a million-dollar reward during a broadcast sponsored by Pat McAfee and Home Depot. Selected randomly from the crowd, he attempted a 33-yard field goal twice but unfortunately missed both shots. This challenge comes on the heels of prior seasons where students successfully claimed large cash prizes along with donations to charity.

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World - / Sep 7, 2026 - In 1997, Texas mixed discarded roofing shingles into two 1,000-foot Highway 31 test sections - Engineers in Texas have made groundbreaking progress by recycling discarded roofing shingles into robust road surfaces. After extensive testing, these innovative materials showed they could match the performance of conventional asphalt, enduring significant traffic wear. The success of this pilot program also spurred the implementation of state-wide regulations that promote the use of recycled shingles in highway construction, leading to both cost savings and conservation of natural resources.

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London weather forecast: Sunny skies and mild temperatures today, September 6, 2026

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Leeds weather forecast: Sunny intervals, chance of showers, 23°C high today

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