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Arena and sponsor demands keep Team World’s Laver Cup hosts in North America
Laver Cup co-creator Tony Godsick says Team World’s host cities have remained in the US and Canada because the event requires a suitable indoor arena, specific lighting and other logistical conditions; venue and sponsor constraints can make expansion prohibitively costly. -
Yankees consider Fried for Wild Card opener, with Schlittler possibly held for Game 2
Max Fried could start Game 1 of the Yankees’ AL Wild Card Series on extra rest, while the team weighs holding Cam Schlittler for Game 2 to give him another day off. Schlittler could still start Games 2 and 5 of a potential ALDS. -
Civiqs finds Trump’s net approval negative among white voters in six states
Civiqs tracking data show Donald Trump’s net approval among white voters has turned negative in six states he won in 2024: Kentucky, Texas, Missouri, Alaska, Ohio and Arizona. The shifts could matter in November’s midterms, but the tracker does not poll individual races. -
After two years of symptoms, Allison Pickard's tumor was found to be cancerous
After headaches began in 2022 and numbness and vision problems worsened in 2024, Allison Pickard was found to have a high-grade cancerous brain tumor. She underwent surgery, radiation and chemotherapy; scans every 10 weeks now show no sign of it. -
Reddit post alleges TikTok seller passed AI pet memorial portraits off as paintings
A Reddit user accused a TikTok seller of using AI to make pet memorial portraits and varnishing the prints to resemble paintings. The post drew backlash, with one commenter speculating the seller was taking advantage of grieving owners. -
Lamar Jackson accepts Ronaldinho comparison ahead of NFL’s Rio debut
Lamar Jackson accepted a reporter’s suggestion of Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho when asked which player he would compare himself to, Ravens editorial director Ryan Mink said. The Ravens face Dallas at Maracanã this weekend in the NFL’s first game in Rio. -
Rep. Steve Cohen introduces 26 articles seeking Trump's impeachment
Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen introduced 26 articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Sept. 24, alleging misconduct during Trump's second presidency. Cohen says the resolution is unlikely to advance; introduction alone does not impeach Trump. -
OpenAI details unexpected access to public SEC and Census information
OpenAI says its agents unexpectedly accessed public information on two SEC websites and Census Bureau data. The company found no use of SEC credentials, access to accounts or nonpublic information, changes to SEC data or systems, or evidence of compromise or vulnerability. -
Mollick names four human strengths for working with AI
In a new One Useful Thing post, Ethan Mollick names deep and wide knowledge, taste and agency as human advantages over AI. Its AI-generated book promo depicts a possible oversight: asked whether it checked a landing, the AI says it thought the human was doing so. -
No. 1 Montana State hosts No. 18 Northern Arizona: time and TV details
No. 1 Montana State hosts No. 18 Northern Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 26, with kickoff set for 10:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. MT) at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman. ESPN2 will televise the game; streaming options include fubo, DIRECTV and the ESPN app. -
Drew Timme to vie for a Timberwolves roster spot at camp
Former Gonzaga standout Drew Timme has agreed to a Minnesota Timberwolves training-camp deal, league sources told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. The 6-foot-9 forward will compete for a roster spot; he has averaged 5.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in 36 NBA appearances. -
Jersey City tenants withhold rent at five buildings over rats and leaks
Tenants at five Jersey City apartment buildings are withholding rent, citing rats, leaks, neglected repairs and no on-site superintendent. The buildings, on Bergen, Belmont and Kensington avenues, are reportedly owned by Amir Ben-Yohanon and Optimum Properties. -
Boone sees value in Volpe’s quiet first MLB game at third base
Anthony Volpe made his first major-league appearance at third base in the Yankees’ 6-3 win over Baltimore on Friday. Manager Aaron Boone said Volpe saw little action there but saw value in his positioning and movement as New York considers defensive options. -
Julian Ward to lead Liverpool’s football operation as sporting director
Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as sporting director, putting the former Fenway Sports Group technical director in charge of the football operation. He succeeds Richard Hughes, who left the post at the start of the month to move to Saudi club Al-Hilal. -
‘Deadliest Catch’ ends Season 22 with tribute to Todd Meadows
The Season 22 finale of “Deadliest Catch” honored deckhand Todd Meadows, who died from drowning with probable hypothermia after going overboard from the Aleutian Lady in the Bering Sea during filming. The episode recounted the emergency but did not show the accident. -
Study finds over 99% chance post-2015 emissions worsened Europe's 2025 heat wave
A study says emissions released in the decade after the 2015 Paris Agreement made Europe’s deadly June 2025 heat wave worse, with better than 99% probability. In some areas, those emissions raised average daily temperatures by about 0.3°C (just over 0.5°F). -
Amazon's 66,570% 25-year stock gain came without dividends
Amazon shares gained 66,570% over 25 years through Sept. 23, despite never paying a dividend. The article says a payout is unlikely soon as the company prioritizes growth; Amazon projects $220 billion in 2026 capital spending, 67% above 2025, to expand AWS computing capacity. -
Sparks dismiss Lynne Roberts after sixth straight playoff miss
Los Angeles fired coach Lynne Roberts less than a day after a 76-75 season-ending loss to Golden State, following a 16-28 season and sixth straight playoff miss. Roberts finished her two seasons with a 37-51 record, and fans were split over the move. -
Mouse study points to a possible role for the long-dismissed rete ovarii
A Duke study in mice suggests the little-studied rete ovarii, a tubule network attached to the ovary, may help move fluid toward the ovary and produce proteins linked to ovarian function. Its role in fertility and relevance to people remain unconfirmed. -
Francesca Scorsese says Martin was ‘a little nervous’ about her acting plans
Francesca Scorsese says filmmaker Martin Scorsese was “a little nervous” when she chose acting, a move she felt was “a little rebellious.” She says her father has been her rock and supports what makes her happy; she is joining season 2 of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. -
Cunningham says Fever lacked the rhythm she expected after World Cup return
Sophie Cunningham said Indiana expected to find its rhythm sooner after Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston returned from the World Cup. The Fever beat Toronto, lost to Washington, then fell 66-86 to Minnesota to finish sixth and face Las Vegas in the first playoff round. -
Jets call up rookie Malik McClain amid receiver injuries
The Jets called rookie wide receiver Malik McClain up from the practice squad to replace Arian Smith, one of three receivers on injured reserve alongside Omar Cooper and Tim Patrick. Coach Aaron Glenn said McClain will get a chance at receiver and on special teams. -
Cape Cod couple plans to ride out nor’easter aboard schooner as daughters stay with grandparents
Anna Jordan and her husband plan to ride out the weekend nor’easter aboard their 65-foot schooner off Cape Cod after moving it to a more protected spot; their two daughters will stay with grandparents. Jordan said forecasts call for high winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding. -
Tilly Norwood wants Holland and Colman’s digital twins in an AI production
AI actress Tilly Norwood said she’d love to work with Tom Holland and Olivia Colman, but only if their digital twins joined her in an AI production. At the Zurich Film Festival, creator Eline van der Velden also revisited the backlash to her creation. -
Schwarber embraces Phillies’ final regular-season test after 2-0 Rays loss
Kyle Schwarber said the Phillies would meet their final regular-season challenge head-on after Friday’s 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay. Philadelphia, already headed to the playoffs, has two games left in the series and stands 87-73, second in the NL East.





























