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Broward cruiser reported stolen, found nearly 100 miles away; Shannon Marie Dillon arrested
Shannon Marie Dillon, 42, was arrested after a Broward Sheriff's Office cruiser, reported stolen, was found nearly 100 miles from its Fort Lauderdale-area headquarters in St. Lucie County. It reportedly reached speeds of up to 100 mph; no crashes or injuries were reported. -
Anonymous donor pledges University of Richmond a record $150 million
An anonymous donor pledged the University of Richmond a record $150 million, its largest gift commitment in nearly 200 years. $50 million will match gifts for endowed scholarships. The university’s $600 million campaign enters its public phase with over $425 million raised. -
Smith-Njigba cites Seahawks’ run game in response to Chase’s remarks
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba said opponents must respect Seattle’s commitment to the run after Ja’Marr Chase questioned why he was not being double-teamed. Smith-Njigba also credited coordinator Brian Fleury with using motion and lining him up across the field. -
Shaheen Jafargholi says ‘Heated Rivalry’ season 2 set felt safe
Shaheen Jafargholi, who plays Fabian Salah in “Heated Rivalry” season 2, says the cast and crew made the set feel close-knit and safe. The actor was a fan before auditioning and called joining the series a joy; season 2 is set to premiere in spring 2027. -
Birthday hosts should not charge guests for drinks, etiquette experts say
Etiquette experts say birthday hosts should not ask guests to pay for food or drinks. In a hypothetical 50th-birthday scenario, a woman’s sister asks each invitee for $90 toward the open bar; guests uncomfortable with the charge may politely decline. -
From union apprentice to site foreman, Chelsea Fenton helps women enter construction
After leaving college because she couldn't afford it, Chelsea Fenton entered a union apprenticeship as a laborer and now works as a site foreman. She also uses social media to help women find construction apprenticeships; about 15 women reach out each week. -
Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s plan to reopen Hormuz within a week
The US has made no public response to Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week. The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed US officials, reports President Donald Trump rejected it; Iran’s plan links reopening to US concessions and a halt to hostilities. -
Motley Fool contributor predicts Ferrari will outperform Ford over 10 years
A Motley Fool contributor predicts Ferrari will be a stronger investment than Ford over the next decade: Ferrari shares gained 742% in 10 years, while Ford shares rose 8% (84% including dividends). Ferrari’s net income rose 377% over that period; Ford’s fell 33%. -
Jersey schools and groups set to receive children's dementia books
Children across Jersey are set to receive age-appropriate picture books about dementia through a partnership between Every Child Our Future and Dementia Jersey; the books will be shared with schools and community groups to help explain memory loss and its effects. -
Trey Nyoni says he assumes Iraola sees him mainly as Liverpool's No. 6
Liverpool's Trey Nyoni said he assumes Andoni Iraola sees him mainly as a No. 6, since that is where he has been playing, though he is open to other roles. The 19-year-old played the last 20 minutes of the Bournemouth win and impressed against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup. -
Sam Darnold says hospital visit after injury changed his perspective
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold said a hospital visit for tests after a right glute injury during a 13-10 win over New England changed his perspective on life; seeing other patients broadened his view beyond his own recovery. -
Vitamin D3 trial reports adiponectin and resistin shifts in deficient women 50–65
A nine-month randomized trial found that vitamin D3 (at least 1,000 IU daily) was associated with an 18.6% rise in adiponectin and a 32.4% fall in resistin among vitamin D-deficient women ages 50–65; the changes were significant versus placebo. -
A Los Angeles map estimates $20 of gas covers 29 fewer miles than in February
A Reddit user's map estimates that $20 of gas now gets a driver 29 fewer miles in Los Angeles than it did on Feb. 27, using gas prices, the road network and assumed fuel economy of 28 mpg. That's roughly the distance from downtown Los Angeles to Long Beach. -
East West Bancorp boosts quarterly dividend to 80 cents, up 33%
East West Bancorp raised its quarterly dividend 33%, from 60 to 80 cents per share, this year. At Q2's end, its CET1 ratio was 15.44%, more than twice the 7% regulatory minimum; the author believes the bank could keep raising the payout for years if it chooses. -
Goncourt removes Thelyson Orelien’s novel from longlist, citing prize integrity
The Académie Goncourt removed Thelyson Orelien’s debut novel, “It Was Either That or Die,” from its longlist after AI-use accusations and reports of plagiarism in earlier works, citing the prize’s integrity. Orelien denied using AI and has not responded to the plagiarism claims. -
Stanford dean warns AI labs are drawing professors as research costs rise
Stanford business school dean Sarah Soule says frontier AI labs’ resources and data, plus the potential financial upside of working for them, increasingly attract professors. She says Stanford’s AI research costs are also rising and future spending is hard to predict. -
Therapists explain how anticipatory grief can disrupt new relationships
Therapists say anticipatory grief—the expectation of romantic loss before it happens—can make people brace for a breakup before a relationship starts, disrupting connection in the present. One therapist said the pattern is manageable and treatable. -
College GameDay heads to Knoxville for No. 1 Texas vs. No. 14 Tennessee
ESPN’s College GameDay starts at 9 a.m. ET Saturday on Ayres Hall’s lawn in Knoxville, then moves inside Neyland Stadium for its final hour. Johnny Knoxville is the guest picker; Peyton Manning appears in Pat McAfee’s kicking contest ahead of No. 1 Texas vs. No. 14 Tennessee. -
Justin Wolfers challenges Trump Accounts’ $271,000 age-18 projection
University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers calls Trump Accounts’ $271,000 age-18 forecast misleading; it assumes 10% annual returns and $5,000 yearly deposits. The White House stands by it; its site puts the $1,000 seed alone at about $6,000 by age 18. -
Mamdani posts ‘114’ after report Manchester City was found guilty on 114 of 115 charges
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an Arsenal fan, posted “114” on X after David Ornstein reported Manchester City had been found guilty of 114 of 115 charges over Premier League financial rules. City have vowed to appeal; sanctions have not been announced. -
Ken Carman mocks Taylor Swift’s “Cleveland!” song for Travis Kelce
Cleveland Browns analyst Ken Carman mocked Taylor Swift’s song “Cleveland!”, described as a tribute to her husband Travis Kelce. He imagined a divorce-themed follow-up about a river on fire; the couple’s split was only hypothetical in his remarks. -
China reports $30 billion tariff-reduction arrangement and AI dialogue with US
China and the US agreed on a $30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and AI dialogue, China’s foreign ministry said. Talks will cover AI risks and benefits, with the next round set for November; the sides also agreed to a channel for AI-related incidents. -
Bellingham tipped to partner Anderson in England’s projected XI against Spain
Jude Bellingham is projected to partner Elliot Anderson in England’s midfield against Spain in Saturday’s UEFA Nations League match. Also named are Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Morgan Rogers. Five squad members withdrew over injury concerns. -
Nvidia gained 1,400%, CrowdStrike 875% since 2023; Cramer recommends both
Jim Cramer recently recommended buying Nvidia and CrowdStrike, up 1,400% and 875%, respectively, since January 2023. The article’s author says investors should consider Nvidia but keep CrowdStrike on a watchlist because of its valuation. -
U.S. and European officials say Russian hybrid attacks test NATO's resolve
U.S. and European officials say Russia's hybrid attacks test NATO and aim to curb support for Ukraine. Germany said intelligence pointed to Russian state-linked actors in an August airport drone plot; Estonia sees no evidence Moscow is preparing a large-scale military attack. -
Spain's projected XI for England match features Yamal, Rodri and Torres
After winning the World Cup, Spain is projected to start Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Ferran Torres against England in its UEFA Nations League opener. The Wembley match is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2:45 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 2. -
As midterms near, more GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump
With five weeks to the midterms, some Republican candidates are distancing themselves from Donald Trump, whose approval hit 32% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Iowa’s Ashley Hinson and Michigan’s Mike Rogers called for an end to the Iran war. -
After five unbeaten games, Brentford's summer signings earn mixed grades
Brentford have taken nine points from their first five Premier League games without a loss. An early review gives Jannik Schuster an A and Mamadou Sangaré an A-minus; Jaidon Anthony and Callum Wilson get Bs, while El Hadji Malick Diouf is not yet graded.
