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Steelers' report gives Porter first full-participant listing of season
Joey Porter Jr. was estimated as a full participant on the Steelers’ Monday report for the first time this season; Pittsburgh held a walk-through, and Porter remained listed for conditioning. The report came ahead of Thursday night’s game against Cleveland. -
Billy Ray Cyrus shares Dolly Parton’s 1992 letter after more than 30 years
Billy Ray Cyrus shared a handwritten 1992 letter from Dolly Parton on Sept. 25, about a month after her death and more than three decades after receiving it. Parton praised his early success, predicted more was ahead and offered help before his debut album’s release. -
Fox carried taxpayer-funded Trump ad during football before midterms
Fox aired a taxpayer-funded ad featuring President Donald Trump during college football Saturday and NFL games Sunday, weeks before the midterms. The third such ad in recent days drew criticism from both parties; AdImpact says it has cost taxpayers more than $362,000 so far. -
Ohio Pride Caucus accuses state party of deleting posts on Kaptur ads
Pride Caucus member Ari Childrey says the Ohio Democratic Party deleted the caucus’s social media reshare criticizing Rep. Marcy Kaptur’s anti-trans ads. On Sept. 23, the caucus reshared a county Democrats’ call for Kaptur to take the ads down; the post was deleted twice. -
Trayon White bribery trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocks
A federal judge declared a mistrial in Washington, D.C., Council member Trayon White’s bribery trial after jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict. Prosecutors plan to retry him over allegations he took cash to help extend city contracts; White pleaded not guilty. -
Karl Rove says he’ll vote for a Democrat after 30 years backing GOP
Rove says he’ll vote for a Democrat in the midterms, ending 30 years of backing Republicans. The Texas Tribune reported he plans to vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal over Republican Bo French in the Texas Railroad Commissioner race; he criticized the GOP’s far-right ties. -
Pittsburgh closes Roberto Clemente Bridge to vehicles for Oktoberfest
Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente Bridge has closed to vehicles for Oktoberfest setup and will stay closed through the Oct. 1–11 festival and its teardown. Pedestrians can still access the area; officials urge drivers between Downtown and the North Shore to follow posted detours. -
Chris Curtis says UFC turned down his request to fight Luis Hernandez
Chris Curtis says UFC matchmakers again declined his request to fight Luis Hernandez, telling him the undefeated prospect is “not ready” and below his level. Hernandez submitted Sedriques Dumas in his Sept. 26 UFC debut and said Monday he would accept a fight if offered. -
After USC’s 41-27 Oregon loss, Finebaum brands Lincoln Riley a ‘complete fraud’
After USC’s 41-27 loss to Oregon, ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum called Lincoln Riley “a complete fraud” and criticized his handling of linebacker Desman Stephens II’s helmet-to-helmet hit that knocked Oregon quarterback Dante Moore out; Stephens was suspended for one game. -
Pyongyang calls U.S. approval for Seoul’s nuclear submarine plan destabilizing
North Korea said U.S. approval for South Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine plan added instability in the Asia-Pacific and called it “a dangerous development.” Seoul aims for a mid-2030s launch to counter North Korean submarine-launched nuclear and missile threats. -
Motley Fool contributor favors Marvell over Arm on growth and valuation
A Motley Fool contributor favors Marvell over Arm in 2026, citing fiscal 2026 revenue growth of 42.1% versus 22.8% and a forward P/E of 58 times versus Arm’s 123.7. Marvell’s 10 largest customers, however, generated 82% of its fiscal 2026 revenue. -
Pope Leo ends France visit in Metz, urging Europe to build on Christian heritage
Pope Leo XIV ended his four-day France visit in Metz on Monday, urging Europe to build on its Christian heritage and culture of dialogue. The stop honored Robert Schuman, a French Catholic statesman who became one of the architects of European integration after World War II. -
After neck surgery, Larry Mullen Jr. resumed drumming but is unsure about full U2 shows
U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. is unsure he can play a full show after neck surgery. Doctors advised him to retire as drumming aggravated a congenital neck condition; he resumed playing three or four months later and said, “If I can play for an hour, that’s enough.” -
Bills open as 6.5-point favorites for Week 4 clash with Patriots
At FanDuel, the Buffalo Bills (3-0) opened as 6.5-point favorites (-118) over the New England Patriots (1-2, +6.5 at -104) for Week 4. At publication, the moneyline was -330 for Buffalo and +270 for New England, with the over/under at 48.5 (-110). -
Monolithic Power plans to use GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ Singapore fab under a long-term deal
Monolithic Power Systems and GLOBALFOUNDRIES plan to deploy MPS’s proprietary process technology at GF’s 300mm Singapore fab, expanding power-management capacity for high-growth markets by early 2027. Financial returns depend on timely rollout and customer uptake. -
Geno Smith's late fumble halts Jets' bid for lead in 31-24 loss
Geno Smith threw for 321 yards and three TDs, but a late fumble in scoring territory ended the Jets’ bid for the lead in a 31-24 loss to Detroit. Dylan Parham left with a knee injury; Darren Waller caught five passes for 51 yards in Carolina’s 21-18 loss to Cleveland. -
Kevin Curry convicted over $26 million in false Tricare claims
Texas counselor Kevin Curry was convicted last week of defrauding Tricare with more than $26 million in false claims for TMS services beneficiaries never received or were ineligible to receive; the program paid him $17 million, the Justice Department said. -
Teradyne unveils three AI-focused test instruments; Q2 revenue rises 104%
Teradyne introduced three UltraFLEXplus instruments on Sept. 1 for AI and data-center chip testing. Q2 2026 revenue rose 104% year over year to $1.329 billion, while management projected Q3 revenue of $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion. -
Memphis-area girls athlete of the week voting opens with five nominees
The Commercial Appeal has opened voting for its Memphis-area girls high school athlete of the week for Sept. 21-26. Nominees are Eman Nuhic, Blair White, Marley Boswell, Olivia Owens and Ashlyn Underwood; the poll closes Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. -
Nvidia adds $150 billion to buyback authorization, taking capacity to $235 billion
Nvidia added $150 billion to its buyback authorization on Sept. 28, taking remaining capacity to $235 billion. Management expects to execute the remaining program through fiscal 2028; the authorization adds capacity, not completed purchases. -
Trump says Iran war is still underway, expects victory soon
President Donald Trump said Monday, seven months into the Iran war, that it remains underway and he expects to win it “very soon,” repeating a remark from Sunday. That contrasts with months of his claims that the conflict was effectively over and already won. -
Bronny says sister will root for him in Lakers-76ers Christmas game
Bronny James said his younger sister would root for him when the Lakers meet LeBron James’s Philadelphia 76ers on the NBA’s Christmas Day slate, but he was unsure whether his mother, Savannah, would support him. He is competing for a Lakers roster spot. -
Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ grew on one listener amid new-song debate
Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” grew on this writer by about the sixth listen, supporting an essay’s case for letting her four new songs breathe before judging them. Listeners can enjoy or skip a track without first deciding what its lyrics mean, the writer argues. -
‘CIA’ Season 2 opens with Bill’s return and a revelation about his past
Nick Gehlfuss says FBI agent Bill Goodman returns to work in ‘CIA’ Season 2 after his father’s death. The October 5 premiere will end with a revelation about Bill’s past that could launch a personal investigation and later intersect with CIA work. -
Trump announces plans for $15 billion Iowa steel plant he calls US's largest
President Donald Trump announced plans for Mesabi Metallics to build a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa, which he called the largest in US history. The White House said the facility would use ore from the company's new iron mine in Minnesota. -
Study links smartphones at 12 to eating-disorder symptoms at 14
Among nearly 9,000 U.S. adolescents, almost one-quarter who had a smartphone at 12 reported at least one eating-disorder symptom by 14, compared with fewer than 16% of those without one. Researchers said more studies are needed to understand the link. -
Judge bars Trump administration from withholding counterterrorism funds over state election rules
Judge Amir Ali blocked the Trump administration from withholding counterterrorism grants over states’ election rules, ruling federal agencies lacked congressional authority to impose the conditions. Those included citizenship checks for voters and election workers. -
Trump dismisses Obama's thought experiment about women leading governments
President Donald Trump called Barack Obama’s suggestion that women lead every government for two years “ridiculous” in a press exchange Saturday, adding, “I love women.” Obama had said the world would be better under female leadership. -
Producers rejected ‘Ugly Betty’ creator’s pitch to make Betty an undercover FBI agent
“Ugly Betty” creator Silvio Horta pitched Betty Suarez as an undercover FBI agent investigating wrongdoing at MODE magazine. Executive producers Ben Silverman and Teri Weinberg rejected the idea, telling him to follow the Colombian telenovela’s original approach.
