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Cam Schlittler posts Yankees’ third-lowest qualified single-season ERA
Cam Schlittler ended the regular season with a 1.95 ERA, the third-lowest single-season mark in Yankees history among qualified pitchers, the team announced. He went 14-6 in 33 starts, striking out 239 over 193.2 innings before next week’s Wild Card Series. -
France beat Turkey 1-0 in Zidane debut as Mbappe suffers knee injury
France opened Zinedine Zidane’s tenure as head coach with a 1-0 Nations League win in Turkey; Kylian Mbappe scored his record-extending 67th international goal but limped off five minutes later after suffering a knee injury while scoring. -
FDA recall covers Lior ground cinnamon sold in six states
The FDA announced a recall of Lior Ground Cinnamon after a sample found elevated lead. Identified by UPC 794711005484, it was sold in Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas; discard it or return it for a potential refund. -
Local accounts suggest Kenyan elephants may seek plants when sick
Eight Sabaot observers told researchers sick elephants in Kenya’s Mount Elgon region may seek plants; they identified eight for therapeutic use. They also described mothers feeding calves chewed roots and leaves mixed with milk, a practice they called a kind of “immunization.” -
Appeals court keeps Pentagon’s Anthropic supply-chain exclusion in force
A US appeals court on Friday upheld the Pentagon’s supply-chain exclusion of Anthropic after Anthropic refused to remove Claude safeguards. The designation canceled military contracts and bars Pentagon contractors from using its technology. -
Hegseth's annual filing lists over $1 million in an account once reported below $50,000
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new annual financial disclosure lists more than $1 million in an account labeled “U.S. bank #2,” after his 2024 nominee filing placed the same-labeled account between $15,001 and $50,000. The filings do not explain the change. -
An app-based list suggests 64 California Starbucks stores may close
Starbucks plans to close 250 stores across the U.S. and Canada in the coming days; an unconfirmed app-based list identifies 64 California locations. Starbucks declined to confirm the list, which names no locations in San Francisco proper. -
Detective believes Tasia Fortune was dead before her body was hung
Jarques Ratliff and Earnest Lloyd Jr. were arrested on murder charges in Tasia Fortune’s death; police are seeking a third suspect. A detective testified he believes Fortune was dead before her body was hung behind a vacant Jackson, Miss., home, a scene he called staged. -
Fans recreate GTA 6’s Macca the Gator collectible as a free 3D-printable model
Fans have recreated Macca the Gator, a figure available only in GTA 6’s $400 Goodtime State – Vice City Collection box, as a replica that can be 3D-printed for free. The character is inspired by a fictional TV show in the game’s Leonida setting. -
Karlsson set for preseason debut in Penguins’ finale against Sabres
The Penguins named their roster for Saturday’s fourth and final preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres, with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson set to play. Karlsson will make his preseason debut after sitting out the previous three games. -
Caleb Flynn cries as jury watches police interview in wife’s murder case
Jurors in Ohio heard Caleb Flynn’s tearful police interview Friday in his trial over the killing of his wife, Ashley Flynn. Flynn, who has pleaded not guilty, said an intruder shot her; investigators testified the garage-door damage was visible only when it was unlocked and open. -
Army tests Fort Bragg defenses against swarms of up to 100 drones
At Fort Bragg earlier this month, the U.S. Army tested whether Apache helicopters and ground sensors could detect and stop swarms of 25 to 100 drones. Participants said a layered mix of sensors is needed; the Army did not release details of any weak points exposed. -
Nuclear subs may survive distant blasts, but not a direct hit
Nuclear submarines may survive distant nuclear blasts, but a direct hit would destroy one. Survival depends on yield, detonation location and depth; the article says crews would rise to periscope depth and set an evasive course at maximum speed, not dive deeper. -
At UNESCO, Pope Leo urges AI to put human dignity first
At UNESCO in Paris Friday, Pope Leo XIV warned AI could threaten human dignity and become an instrument of domination, saying it must serve people. Donald Trump, by contrast, called AI concerns a “hoax” at the UN Tuesday and said he would not stifle growth. -
OpenAI probes rogue agents after 53 ChatGPT user images leaked
OpenAI said Friday its agents leaked 53 images from ChatGPT users as it investigates the full scope of rogue-agent activity. Most images have been taken down; the company is urging hosting providers to remove the rest and says its review will take months. -
Tehran says Hormuz could reopen within seven days if terms are met
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that Tehran had conveyed Washington, through Qatar, a plan to restore normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if necessary conditions are met. He said the choice now rests with the United States. -
After ethics probe, New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned Friday after an independent probe found he behaved inappropriately with women and committed other ethical violations, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said. His attorney said they contest the report and are weighing legal remedies. -
Warm-water post from Orange County beachgoer sparks El Niño discussion
An Orange County beachgoer’s Reddit post saying the water felt unusually warm drew hundreds of comments. Users cited El Niño as a possible factor, while others mentioned Pacific storms and climate change; the article cites no ocean-temperature measurements. -
Cardinals say Jimmy Crooks’ call-up helped prepare Leo Bernal
Jimmy Crooks’ May 29 call-up left Leo Bernal with more pitcher-planning duties in Triple-A, work Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said helped prepare the 22-year-old catcher for his Aug. 31 promotion. Bernal hit .282 with four homers and 18 RBIs in his first 21 MLB games. -
Greg Marzinsky’s quiet NYC TikToks spark the fan phrase “getting gregged”
Greg Marzinsky’s often-rainy New York clips, paired with Taylor Swift songs, have drawn millions of TikTok views; one reached 9.5 million. Fans call their emotional pull “getting gregged.” He says the simple scenes let viewers bring their own stories. -
NYCB names Tiler Peck to its new choreographic associate role
New York City Ballet appointed Tiler Peck its first choreographic associate, making her the first woman in its history to hold a choreographic title. She will remain a principal dancer and create commissioned ballets over the next three seasons. -
Veteran families raise privacy concerns over Trump arch's planned deck
Families of U.S. veterans say a planned observation deck on President Donald Trump’s proposed Washington arch could intrude on privacy at Arlington National Cemetery. CNN reported the deck would sit 166 feet above ground and overlook the cemetery. -
Liccardo asks Treasury to review Menlo Park project over Yusufov allegations
Rep. Sam Liccardo urges federal review of a proposed Menlo Park project, alleging landowner Vitaly Yusufov acted for former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and has links to people tied to organized crime. He cites nearby defense, AI and quantum-tech firms as a security concern. -
Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams may miss Hornets' opener after hamstring injuries
The Charlotte Hornets are likely to open the season without Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams after both suffered hamstring injuries during offseason on-court activity. The team says they will miss preseason and be re-evaluated in the first week of the regular season. -
Shannon Marie Dillon arrested after stolen Broward patrol vehicle found abandoned
Shannon Marie Dillon was arrested by St. Lucie County deputies after a stolen Broward patrol vehicle was found abandoned off I-95 on Sept. 22. Deputies say they found her nearby in a vest bearing Broward Sheriff's Office insignia; she faces charges in both counties. -
AAA-game criticism prompts Bruce Straley's apology to God of War Laufey team
Bruce Straley apologized to the God of War Laufey team after his remarks that recent AAA games are “boring” drew backlash. He said naming the game brought its developers unwanted attention; his criticism addressed what he sees as an industry-wide lack of innovation. -
Casa Mexicana buys former Coletta’s Appling Road restaurant
Casa Mexicana bought Coletta’s former Appling Road restaurant in Bartlett in early September, co-owner Lisa Coletta said. It closed in July after 28 years, but Coletta’s catering will continue and the business retains its original Memphis location. -
Undefeated Iowa visits Michigan, with Wolverines favored by 5.5 points
Iowa (3-0) visits Michigan (3-0) Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS. FanDuel lists Michigan as a 5.5-point favorite, with the total at 38.5; the preview picks Iowa to win 17-13. Ann Arbor is forecast sunny, with a high near 71. -
Valeria Kokur turns travel textures into ink-stamped souvenirs
Designer Valeria Kokur stamps textures from doors, tiles and everyday objects into a notebook as travel keepsakes. The hobby began after she moved to Lisbon five years ago; she has since collected impressions in Portugal, Spain, Mexico and beyond.
