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Louisiana’s Tunica-Biloxi Tribe celebrates 45 years since federal recognition took effect
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana marked 45 years of federal recognition on Sept. 25, the date it took effect in 1981. Enrollment has grown from about 200 members then to roughly 1,700 citizens living across the United States today. -
Venezuela's next vote may be a year or more away amid reforms
Venezuela's next election may be a year or more away, sources and analysts told Reuters, as court and electoral-authority overhauls remain under discussion. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez promised a transition to “full democracy” but gave no timetable for a vote. -
Supreme Court leaves Missouri’s 2022 districts in place for midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked a bid to revive Missouri’s Trump-backed congressional map for November, leaving the 2022 districts in place as absentee voting continues. The court left intact a state ruling that bars the new map unless voters approve it in November. -
Vicor raises Q3 revenue-growth outlook above 20%, citing new royalties
Vicor raised its third-quarter revenue-growth outlook to more than 20% sequentially, from nearly 10%, citing royalties from a new non-exclusive license for its Vertical Power Delivery Technology. Shares rose about 12% in after-hours trading. -
Akamai shares rise after Anthropic's $11.6 billion cloud deal
Akamai shares rose Friday after Anthropic committed to use $11.6 billion of its cloud services over seven years, with a possible $9 billion expansion that would take the deal above $20 billion. Akamai says its infrastructure will support Anthropic's growing CPU workloads. -
Taylor details Liverpool Women’s nine-player fitness picture before Everton derby
Taylor said Liverpool Women’s Khiara Keating and Kirsty Maclean, back in team training, should be available for Sunday’s Everton derby. Mao Itamura, Lucy Parry and Mari Ward are not expected back before the international break; Ceri and Anna will be out longer. -
Georgia Tech tests body tissue as a link between wearables and implants
Researchers at Georgia Tech tested SWANS, which sends simple signals through body tissue between wearables and implants. In rats, a paw-motion sensor triggered an implant to stimulate a hind-leg muscle; no human testing has been done. -
White House likens Trump’s “Love Me” ad to earlier government PSAs
The White House called a government-funded Fox News ad featuring President Donald Trump a patriotic public-service announcement, not a campaign ad. Officials compared the “Love Me” spot, which includes policy images, with past healthcare, anti-drug and wartime PSAs. -
McVay sees possible Week 4 return for Puka Nacua, doubtful vs. Broncos
The Rams expect to list Puka Nacua as doubtful for Sunday against Denver after he missed Week 2 with a hip injury. Sean McVay said Nacua could return against Philadelphia in Week 4 if there’s no setback; safety Kamren Kinchens is also doubtful with a hamstring strain. -
Models link Ariel’s fractures to a possible ocean over 170 km deep
Models in a study published in Icarus suggest Uranus’ moon Ariel may have had a subsurface ocean more than 170 kilometers deep. Researchers say tidal forces from a past, more eccentric orbit could explain its giant fractures and ridges. -
Harry Kane is Herbert Hainer’s choice for the Ballon d’Or
Bayern president Herbert Hainer backed Harry Kane for the Ballon d’Or, citing 60 goals across the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and Champions League, domestic titles and a Champions League semifinal. He called Kane the only choice after considering last season. -
Mile High Report projects Broncos to edge Rams 25-19
Mile High Report’s staff predicts Denver will beat the Los Angeles Rams 25-19 in their Week 3 game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High. All seven individual staff picks also favor the Broncos, with scores ranging from 17-13 to 34-17. -
Bears staffers see a run-first approach as key against Eagles
Before Monday night’s game against Philadelphia, SB Nation staffers say Chicago should lean on the run to support a likely third-string quarterback, with Case Keenum a possibility, avoid turnovers and contain the Eagles’ rushing attack and Hurts. -
Three 2027 targets set official visits for Arizona’s Red-Blue Showcase
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd and his staff expect three of their top 2027 targets—Adan Diggs, Darius Wabbington and Kamsi Awaka—to take official visits during this weekend’s Red-Blue Showcase, one of the program’s biggest annual recruiting weekends. -
Saints seek 2-1 record against unbeaten Raiders at home
The Saints host the undefeated Raiders in a Week 3 home opener, aiming to move to 2-1 after beating Baltimore. NFL passing leader Tyler Shough is set to face Las Vegas' young secondary, while New Orleans' offensive line must protect him from pass rusher Maxx Crosby. -
Fossils in Kentucky and Alabama yield two ancient shark species
A team of paleontologists identified two new shark species from fossils found in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave and northern Alabama in May 2025. The Carboniferous predators lived more than 325 million years ago and are estimated to have reached 3–3.6 meters. -
EU directive tightens evidence rules for fashion brands’ green claims
The EU’s new consumer-protection directive takes effect Sunday, restricting vague “eco-friendly” and “sustainable” claims, offset-based climate claims and self-certified sustainability logos. Brands must substantiate specific environmental claims with evidence. -
Pope Leo XIV to visit Pequeño Cottolengo amid halted government deliveries
Pope Leo XIV will visit Pequeño Cottolengo in Claypole on Nov. 9. Government deliveries of medicines, diapers, dressings and food stopped in November 2025, leaving the home reliant on its own funds and donations. It serves about 400 people with disabilities. -
Four resale sites get Consumer Reports’ lowest rating for baby-gear screening
Consumer Reports found banned or restricted baby gear on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Mercari and Craigslist, rating all four lowest for preventing unsafe or prohibited listings. Fifty of Facebook Marketplace’s first 65 listings reviewed were infant in-bed sleepers. -
Detective says authorities believe Tasia Fortune was killed elsewhere before staged hanging
Jarques Ratliff and Earnest Lloyd Jr. were arrested on murder charges. A detective testified Friday that authorities believe Tasia Fortune was killed elsewhere over missing illegal narcotics before a staged hanging; they believe she died two to three days before discovery. -
Three taken into custody after Idaho chase; police recover reported stolen firearm
Jordan Kinsey, Yoli Zepeda and Alyjah Malacara were taken into custody after Kinsey fled police in a car stolen in a Boise carjacking; officers recovered a firearm reported stolen in Ada County. Kinsey faces felony and misdemeanor charges; his passengers face misdemeanors.
