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Bryan Cook says Cincinnati roots add meaning to Steelers matchup
Bryan Cook says Sunday's Bengals-Steelers game means more because he grew up in Mount Healthy, played for Cincinnati and now wears Cincinnati on his jersey. He said this first matchup with Pittsburgh as a Bengal has “a little more juice.” -
Goldman argues U.S. inflation is less entrenched than headline data suggest
Goldman Sachs argues U.S. inflation is less entrenched than headline figures suggest: tariffs and AI-related measurement effects lift core goods inflation, while adjusted services and labor-cost measures show less pressure than in other large developed economies. -
Friday practice offers positive sign on Aaron Jones' status for Bucs game
Vikings running back Aaron Jones practiced again Friday, a positive sign for his availability in Sunday's Week 3 game against Tampa Bay, ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported. His status is not confirmed, and Jordan Mason remains out with a thumb fracture. -
Bundibugyo Ebola spreads to two more zones in DR Congo, WHO says
The WHO says the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has reached two new health zones: Bulu in South Ubangi and Dungu in Haut-Uele. It now affects 63 health zones in seven provinces; as of Sept. 23, the DRC had reported 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths. -
Prozorova challenges WTA decision ending Singapore Open run
Tatiana Prozorova said she was fit to continue after the WTA withdrew her from Saturday’s Singapore Open semifinal; she disputed a concussion account and accused a WTA physio of imposing a six-day restriction that could jeopardize her Beijing appearance. -
Tiffani Thiessen says ‘Saved by the Bell’ cast earned little and had little say
Tiffani Thiessen said the “Saved by the Bell” cast had little influence and “made nothing,” though pay rose somewhat when the franchise moved to primetime. She said she did not earn “real money” until joining “Beverly Hills, 90210” in 1994. -
Calgary signs Alex Nylander to an $850,000 deal for 2026-27
Calgary has signed Alex Nylander to a one-year, two-way NHL contract worth $850,000 for 2026-27 after his tryout with the Flames. The 28-year-old had 24 goals and 53 points in 65 games for the Toronto Marlies last season and won the Calder Cup. -
Nationals face Mets in final series needing one win to avoid last place
The Washington Nationals begin their final 2026 series against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, needing one win in their last three games to avoid finishing in last place. The game is listed for 6:45 p.m. EST; Washington enters with 75 wins. -
Supreme Court keeps Missouri’s 2022 map for 2026 midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that Missouri must use its 2022 congressional map in the 2026 midterms, rejecting a switch to a 2025 map after voting had begun. The existing map is projected to favor Republicans 6-2, versus 7-1 under the newer map. -
Papua’s remaining snow near Puncak Jaya is expected to vanish in a year or two
Papua’s remaining snow around Puncak Jaya is expected to disappear within a year or two; glacier cover has fallen from nearly 1,900 hectares in the 19th Century to about 16 today. The ice holds climate records and is sacred to Indigenous communities. -
AI cooperation eludes Trump and Xi at three-day Washington summit
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping ended their three-day Washington summit without a major agreement to slow the US-China AI race. Their biggest policy announcement was a two-month extension of the trade truce; the visit emphasized ceremony and personal rapport. -
Mbappé will leave France squad after left-knee injury against Türkiye
Kylian Mbappé will leave France’s squad after scoring and being forced off with an apparent left-knee injury against Türkiye. Coach Zinedine Zidane said it was “not looking good” and France would take no risks; Real Madrid awaits further medical details. -
Chayce Beckham explores romance and nostalgia on ‘Old Fashioned’ EP
Country singer Chayce Beckham released his EP “Old Fashioned” on Sept. 25, reflecting on nostalgia and life’s small pleasures. He says marriage inspired him to write love songs for the first time, after usually focusing on heartbreak in his music. -
Missouri’s 2022 House map stays for November after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court on Friday blocked Missouri from using a new Republican-drawn congressional map in November’s midterms, keeping the 2022 map in place. Republicans had sought an extra House seat by redrawing the map to oust a Democratic lawmaker. -
Rodri backs Manchester City after reports it was found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League charges
Rodri said he believes Manchester City is innocent after reports that an independent panel found the club guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial-rule charges. City says the process remains ongoing, with significant elements still to be completed. -
Rose McIver says Sam will be briefly absent early in ‘Ghosts’ season 6
Rose McIver says Sam will be “a little absent” early in ‘Ghosts’ season 6. McIver said she had been preoccupied and would return soon; a photo of her holding a tiny hand appeared to hint at her second child’s birth, which she did not confirm. -
For a third time, Supreme Court blocks Missouri’s GOP-drawn map
The US Supreme Court on Friday for a third time blocked Missouri’s Republican-drawn congressional map for the November 3 midterms, suspending lower-court rulings that had required its use. Absentee voting is already underway in the state. -
Appeals court weighs individual hearings for 137 Venezuelan men deported under Alien Enemies Act
The D.C. Circuit heard arguments over whether 137 Venezuelan men sent to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act can individually contest alleged Tren de Aragua ties. The DOJ says courts lack jurisdiction to order remote hearings; the panel has not ruled. -
Supreme Court suspends order requiring Trump-backed Missouri map for midterms
The Supreme Court on Sept. 25 suspended a lower-court order requiring Missouri to use a Trump-backed Republican congressional map in November, keeping it out of the midterms for now. The court has now sided with opponents three times. -
Stephen A. Smith says LaFleur may not last through Packers’ first half
After Green Bay lost 35-14 at home to Atlanta, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said coach Matt LaFleur may not keep his job through midseason. The defeat left the Packers 1-2; Smith called them “soft” and cited their five-game losing streak to end 2025. -
Former Kennedy Center staff allege roof funding was halted before temporary closure
Former Kennedy Center employees allege director Matt Floca directed officials to cancel funding for planned roof work in April, months before he cited leaks as one reason for last week’s temporary closure of the main building. The center disputes the claim. -
Denver’s sluggish offense revives questions about Sean Payton’s reputation
An SB Nation column asks whether Sean Payton is overrated, citing Denver’s sluggish offense early in 2026 despite spending first- and third-round picks to acquire Jaylen Waddle. The writer argues that the Broncos’ recent success has relied more on their defense than on Payton’s. -
Ruby Rose says ‘Batwoman’ neck injury still shapes her ‘Special Forces’ challenges
On “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test,” Ruby Rose tied her feet-first helicopter drop to a 2019 “Batwoman” stunt injury. She said she had broken her neck twice, had two replacement discs and described the toll as “four years of my life gone.” -
Sources expect Dale Caldwell to resign as New Jersey lieutenant governor Friday
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell is expected to resign Friday, three Democratic sources said, less than a day after Gov. Mikie Sherrill urged him to step down following an investigation that found he sexually harassed women and violated state ethics rules. -
Former Biden White House counsel represents Harvard in DOJ admissions-data fight
At Thursday’s hearing, Harvard opposed the Justice Department’s demand for applicant-level admissions data, saying it is too broad and threatens applicants’ privacy. DOJ says it needs the records to check compliance with the 2023 Supreme Court ruling; the judge has not ruled.
