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Crow-Armstrong pairs a 40-40 season with top run-value rankings
Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the 40-40 club with 45 home runs and 40 stolen bases; Sarah Langs’ figures place him in the 100th percentile for batting and fielding run value and 99th for overall run value. The Cubs have clinched a playoff spot. -
Hialeah travel agency operator convicted in $20 million scheme to smuggle Cubans
A federal jury convicted Lazaro Alain Cabrera-Rodriguez, 28, of running a $20 million scheme that smuggled thousands of Cubans into the U.S. through his Hialeah travel agency. He faces up to 20 years at a Dec. 17 sentencing. -
DeVonta Smith joins limited Eagles practice after missing first session
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, listed with a hamstring issue, was limited in practice Friday, Sept. 25, after missing the first practice of the week. The report called the session a good sign for his Week 3 availability, but did not say whether he will play. -
Bleacher Report sees Miami as a possible landing spot for D’Angelo Russell
Memphis waived D’Angelo Russell on Friday. Bleacher Report’s Adam Wells called Miami his most obvious potential landing spot. Russell reportedly wants a playoff contender; the Heat have one open roster spot and are reportedly interested in a veteran guard. No deal is reported. -
Iran’s proposed seven-day path to end war hinges on US approval
Iran says it sent Washington a seven-day plan to end the war and is awaiting a reply. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the timetable starts only if the US accepts; the plan calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz on day six and starting nuclear talks on day seven. -
Genevieve Verlander’s perfect first pitch opens Justin’s farewell weekend
Eight-year-old Genevieve Verlander threw a ceremonial first pitch praised as perfect before Friday’s Tigers-Pirates game, opening her father Justin’s farewell weekend. Justin spoke to family, friends and former teammates before the pitch. -
QuinStreet sales rose 18% in fiscal 2026; FY2027 revenue forecast reaches $1.55 billion
QuinStreet reported fiscal 2026 sales of $1.3 billion, up 18% from fiscal 2025, and net profit of $81 million. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 43% year over year to $373.9 million; the company forecast fiscal 2027 revenue of $1.45 billion to $1.55 billion. -
Lula order halts fixed-odds betting in Brazil before election
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed an order immediately banning fixed-odds betting in Brazil, citing family debt. Users cannot make new deposits and have until Oct. 5 to withdraw funds; Congress must approve it within 120 days for it to remain in force. -
Stove coil sparks during ramen cooking; connector seems to glow when another burner is switched on
A resident's Reddit post described a stove coil flashing, sparking and buzzing while ramen cooked, then melting; its connector later seemed to glow red when another burner was switched on. The article advises not using the affected burner until it is checked. -
Gildan shares slide 12% amid Hanes deal and demand concerns
Gildan Activewear shares fell 12% to $40.63 on Sept. 24, about half their $73.70 peak, amid concerns over the HanesBrands deal and softer demand. Gildan says operations are on track for targeted savings, but July guidance put 2026 revenue at the low end of its range. -
Ford and GM’s costly EV cuts may give Tesla room in a weaker market
The analysis says Tesla could gain U.S. EV share as Ford and GM scale back, but weaker demand still threatens sales and margins. Ford announced a $19.5 billion write-down after reversing EV plans; GM recorded a $6 billion charge amid excess battery capacity. -
Elias 2-24 b, under 1 million years old, is youngest known planet
Astronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b as the youngest known exoplanet: it is less than 1 million years old and roughly Jupiter’s mass. Still forming in its star’s disk of gas and debris, the planet lies about 450 light-years from Earth. -
Trump invokes contested power to cancel nearly $1B in approved funds
President Donald Trump announced he would cancel nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved funds, mainly for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. His administration says the funds are no longer needed because illegal border crossings have fallen considerably. -
Wewahiver’s $14 Bluetooth ring offers hands-free social scrolling
The $14 Wewahiver TikTok Scrolling Ring sold on Amazon connects by Bluetooth to control feeds on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook, and can also serve as a camera remote. TheStreet presents it as a more comfortable alternative to repeated swiping. -
A nearly 16-hour police chase across New Zealand's South Island ended with the driver's arrest
A 20-year-old driver was arrested after a nearly 16-hour New Zealand police chase across the South Island in October 2016. The pursuit covered about 720 kilometers and ended near Dunedin; he faced charges of driving without being legally permitted and evading police. -
Taylor Swift and ‘Patient Zero’ set two 2026 Spotify daily records
Friday’s release of “The Life of a Showgirl: Encore” brought Taylor Swift two 2026 Spotify daily records: she was the most-streamed female artist in a day, and its single “Patient Zero” was the most-streamed song by a female artist in one day so far this year. -
Cale Hellums runs in late winner as Army defeats Temple 21-17
Army beat Temple 21-17 in Philadelphia Friday on Cale Hellums’ 3-yard touchdown run with 1:41 left. Hellums scored all three Army touchdowns. Temple’s final possession reached the Army 24, but Jaydan Mayes broke up Sheppard’s pass to seal the win. -
Trump says Xi summit made progress but offers few specifics
Donald Trump said his summit with Xi Jinping produced “great strides” but disclosed no specific political, economic or security outcomes after the Chinese president’s first U.S. visit in more than a decade. He said they planned to meet in person twice more before year’s end. -
Howard Buffett becomes Berkshire chairman as Warren takes emeritus role
Warren Buffett left Berkshire Hathaway's chairmanship on Sept. 18, 2026, becoming chairman emeritus; his son Howard took over as non-executive chairman. CEO Greg Abel, who took over nearly nine months earlier, oversees operations and capital allocation. -
Iowa brings a 3-0 record and top-ranked defense to first road game at Michigan
With a 3-0 record and No. 1 rankings in total defense and scoring defense, Iowa visits Michigan for its first road game of the season Saturday afternoon. Michigan has won the teams’ last four meetings; Iowa’s most recent victory was in 2016. -
Ryan Clark says wife’s support helped him through 2007 medical crisis
Ryan Clark said his wife, Yonka, supported him through a 2007 medical crisis and that he would not be alive without her. A spleen complication linked to his sickle cell trait and aggravated by Denver’s altitude led to surgery removing his spleen and gallbladder. -
STAAR Surgical closes up over 7% after $50 million buyback approval
STAAR Surgical shares closed Friday more than 7% higher after the eye-care company announced a board-authorized buyback of up to $50 million in common stock. The program has no set end date, though STAAR expects it to last a year; the company is not obligated to repurchase a set. -
Gen Digital shares fall 12% after reports of $12 billion GoDaddy approach
Gen Digital shares fell 12% to $23.07 on Sept. 24 after reports of a preliminary $12 billion approach to buy GoDaddy. Investors questioned how Gen would fund the deal while carrying heavy debt, and whether its cybersecurity business fits with GoDaddy’s web services. -
Kendrick Bourne urges Marvin Harrison Jr. to push through slow start
Arizona Cardinals receiver Kendrick Bourne urged Marvin Harrison Jr. to keep going through his early-season struggles, saying failures do not define him. Harrison has one catch in the team's first two games; Bourne shared the message Friday on Arizona Sports’ Wolf and Luke show. -
Over 5,000 people in Kymore diagnosed with asbestos-linked illnesses; no full cleanup planned
In Kymore, India, more than 5,000 people have been diagnosed with illnesses directly connected to asbestos exposure, while over 1.1 million tons of soil remain contaminated. Cleanup is estimated at about £100 million, but no full cleanup is planned. -
Anthropic taps Accenture as its first embedded AI-safety evaluator
CNBC reported Sept. 18, 2026, that Anthropic chose Accenture as its first embedded evaluator. Accenture’s Faculty staff will red-team models, assess alignment and test safeguards. Each firm expects to invest at least $1 billion over five years; contract value is undisclosed. -
Seattle tried out left-footed punters to prepare for unusual punt spin
Seattle tried out left-footed punters Luke Elzinga and Colton Spangler to simulate the different spin its returners may face against upcoming opponents. Neither was signed to the practice squad, and right-footed punter Michael Dickson was not on the injury report.
