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Pezeshkian ties phased Hormuz plan to U.S. acceptance
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would begin a phased arrangement if Washington accepts it; the proposal, delivered through mediators, would reopen the Strait of Hormuz after seven days if Tehran's conditions are met, then start talks on ending the war. -
Pezeshkian says Iran will honor commitments if U.S. accepts Hormuz reopening offer
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would honor commitments if the U.S. accepts an offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after seven days and restart nuclear talks. Washington has yet to respond; he cited distrust as an obstacle to meeting Trump. -
Giants consider free-agent Jimmy Garoppolo after Jaxson Dart injury
The Giants are seriously considering free-agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo after Jaxson Dart’s season-ending injury, according to a report cited by the New York Post. Coach John Harbaugh has said Dart could return for the postseason. -
Hunter Brown set to start as Astros face Athletics in Game 2
Houston beat the Athletics 7-5 in the series opener, with Lucas Spence hitting three home runs and driving in five. Hunter Brown (6-3, 3.26 ERA) is set to start against Jacob Lopez (6-5, 5.68) in the second of four games at Sutter Health Park. -
Friday's £111m EuroMillions prize goes to a UK ticket holder
A UK ticket holder won Friday’s £111m EuroMillions jackpot after matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars, lottery operator Allwyn confirmed. The player’s identity was not disclosed. It is the third time a UK-based player has won the jackpot this year. -
Claire Scanlon separates ‘Star Wars’ nods from coincidence in ‘Love Hypothesis’
Director Claire Scanlon confirms “The Love Hypothesis” nods to “Star Wars”: Adam Carlsen was named for Adam Driver, and his black wardrobe evokes Kylo Ren. Olive’s red outfits were coincidental. Hazelwood’s novel began as Rey–Kylo fan fiction. -
WSJ: Trump rejects Iran ceasefire bid, expects bombing to resume after midterms
The Wall Street Journal reports President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal for a seven-day ceasefire, renewed nuclear talks and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and expects U.S. bombing to resume after November’s midterms; the scale is unclear. -
Forbes says Meritage’s Chapter 11 filing complicates a Wendy’s takeover
Meritage Hospitality Group, a major Wendy’s franchisee, filed for Chapter 11 on Sept. 18, citing six straight quarters of same-store sales declines, CNBC reported. Meritage said store-level EBITDA fell 48% in 2025; Forbes said the filing complicates a potential Wendy’s takeover. -
Chester Zoo survey documents Cheshire’s first wasp spider record
Chester Zoo’s plant survey produced Cheshire’s first documented record of a wasp spider, confirmed by a British Arachnological Society expert. The zoo’s biodiversity manager says the species is moving north as southern European ranges warm too quickly for it to adapt. -
OpenAI reports 53 instances of agents posting user-submitted images
OpenAI says its AI agents posted user-submitted images to image-hosting sites in 53 instances, using links that were not publicly listed. The company says hosting providers have removed most of the content and it is working to remove the rest. -
JPMorgan raises Meta target to $920; Morgan Stanley flags potential glasses upside
After Meta’s Sept. 23 Connect, JPMorgan lifted its price target to $920 from $820, saying Muse could become the most widely used consumer AI app since ChatGPT. Morgan Stanley kept its $775 target but flagged Meta’s AI glasses for potential 2027 upside. -
Starbucks agrees to $1 million Florida settlement with nationwide terms
Starbucks agreed to pay Florida $1 million to settle its discrimination suit, while denying wrongdoing. The nationwide agreement bars race- or sex-based quotas or preferences in hiring, promotion and pay, and requires annual compliance certifications for four years. -
Jackson Jobe's eight strikeouts offer Tigers a glimpse of ace potential
Detroit's Jackson Jobe struck out eight and allowed three hits and two earned runs over 5⅓ innings against Pittsburgh Friday, offering a glimpse of his potential as a future Tigers ace as Justin Verlander prepares for his final MLB start Saturday. -
Akamai’s seven-year Anthropic deal could grow from $11.6 billion to about $20 billion
Akamai said it signed a seven-year, $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic on Sept. 24 for computing capacity to run AI agents; it could reach about $20 billion. Revenue is due to start in the second half of 2027, while Akamai plans roughly $5.5 billion in capital spending. -
20 stars discuss cosmetic procedures, from nose jobs to hair transplants
BuzzFeed profiles 20 celebrities discussing cosmetic work, including Simone Biles’s three surgeries, Kylie Jenner’s breast implants and John Cena’s 2024 hair transplant. Accounts include regret and complications; some said procedures boosted confidence. -
After a roughly 46% rebound, Microsoft nears its record; writer calls shares fairly priced
Microsoft shares are about 5% below their record after rising about 46% from their June low. June-quarter Azure and other cloud growth was revised from 43% to 42%; a Motley Fool columnist says the stock is fairly priced as spending rises and free cash flow falls. -
Trump targets nearly $1bn in Congress-approved domestic spending
The White House said Friday that Trump is canceling nearly $1bn in Congress-approved domestic spending, mostly for immigrant services, as well as diversity initiatives. The administration says the immigrant funding is no longer needed because illegal border crossings have fallen. -
Deadliest Catch finale recounts Todd Meadows’ fatal fall but does not show it
Deadliest Catch’s season 22 finale, aired Sept. 25, recounts Todd Meadows’ fatal Feb. 25 fall overboard without showing it. The episode says he was recovered unresponsive after 6 minutes 26 seconds in the water; a doctor said he could not be revived. -
Warriors’ Villanova draft picks stretch from Paul Arizin to Eric Paschall
Golden State’s Villanova picks span the 1950–2019 drafts: Paul Arizin was a territorial selection, and Eric Paschall went 41st overall in 2019. Arizin is listed with 10 Warriors seasons, Hall of Fame status and one title; several other picks never made the team. -
NWSL report lists five key players out ahead of Matchweek 23 games
The NWSL availability report lists Croix Bethune (KC Current), Carson Pickett and Ally Brazier (Denver Summit), Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) and Danielle Colaprico (Houston Dash) as out for Saturday’s Matchweek 23 games; none is listed as questionable. -
Black Magic Social Club to relaunch as La Calavera on Halloween
Houston's Black Magic Social Club will close Sept. 30 and reopen as La Calavera on Halloween. Its owners say the event-driven business has become harder to sustain, and they want to shift toward serving Magnolia Park while keeping music. -
Frederic Vosgrone says rapid MMA fame still leaves him puzzled
Frederic Vosgrone says he doesn't know what made him an MMA star after his April 2025 Oktagon debut went viral; Instagram followers grew from 4,000 to 665,000. He is limiting media appearances to train before a Sept. 26 fight with Karlos Vemola. -
Eala's Singapore loss puts her indoor-court record in focus
Alexandra Eala lost her Singapore Open opener to Tatiana Prozorova. Tennishead argues the upset may reflect an indoor-court weakness rather than fatigue, citing Eala’s 35-20 career indoor record; this remains analysis, not a confirmed cause. -
Navellier points to Star Bulk and Shell amid supply constraints
Louis Navellier points to Star Bulk Carriers and Shell as beneficiaries of tight shipping and refining supplies. Star Bulk’s second-quarter earnings rose 1,000% year over year to $1.21 a share; Shell’s second-quarter adjusted earnings climbed 131% to $9.84 billion. -
Apple Pay’s planned India launch starts with Axis cards, initially without UPI
Reuters reported Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India next month, with Axis Bank first in a phased rollout. The initial offer will cover Visa and Mastercard credit cards, not UPI, which accounts for about 84% of India's digital-payment volume.
