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Malicious MemOS-linked packages on npm and PyPI carried sckit malware
Malicious releases tied to MemTensor’s MemOS framework appeared on npm and PyPI on Sept. 23, carrying the Go-based sckit credential stealer. The code can expose prompts and credentials and is designed to spread to other packages, but no downstream spread has been confirmed. -
DiRocco urges Jaguars to keep Bhayshul Tuten ahead of Chris Rodriguez Jr.
ESPN's Michael DiRocco says Jacksonville should make Bhayshul Tuten its unquestioned lead back after two games: Tuten has 131 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries (4.68 per carry), while Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 36 yards on 12 carries (3.0) and no touchdowns. -
TSMC shares outpace Nvidia as AI demand boosts chipmaking
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing shares had risen more than 46% in 2026 through Sept. 23, versus Nvidia’s 21%, as AI-infrastructure demand lifted its chipmaking business. TSMC’s second-quarter revenue increased 33.7% year over year to $40.2 billion. -
Brad Buckley seeks federal intervention over Texas Permian power-line plan
Texas Rep. Brad Buckley asked Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to intervene against the Permian Basin power-line plan. The Public Utility Commission of Texas unanimously approved two of five proposed 765-kilovolt line routes, spanning 400 miles. -
University of Minnesota targets $225 million in budget cuts over two years
The University of Minnesota plans to cut $225 million from its budget over two years, with savings sought across its five campuses. Senior leaders cited shifting enrollment, unpredictable state and federal funding, and rising costs. -
Rhapsodielle sets end-of-October closure for its final two stores
Las Vegas-area fast-fashion retailer Rhapsodielle is closing all its stores; its remaining two Henderson locations are due to shut at the end of October 2026. An Instagram post said store credit and gift cards will be accepted until closing. -
Police name Larry Burney primary suspect in 1982 N.J. killing
New Jersey State Police named Larry Burney the primary suspect in William Jenkins’ 1982 killing, saying DNA evidence linked Burney to the crime scene. Jenkins was found bound and stabbed in his East Orange home; Burney died in prison in 2005. -
Putin voices doubts over Ukraine talks but says they remain possible
Putin said Friday that proposals for a “so-called peace settlement” and for renewed Ukraine talks were on the table, but voiced doubts and said Russia would carefully consider its response to Ukrainian counter-attacks. He added that “anything was possible.” -
A Pentagon HR breach exposed military personnel’s Social Security numbers
Unauthorized users accessed a Pentagon HR server from last October until its discovery in July. Social Security numbers and other personal data of current and former military personnel were exposed; the number affected is unknown. The Pentagon reports no signs of misuse. -
Cracker Barrel's adjusted EBITDA rose 11.4% as traffic fell 6.1%
Cracker Barrel's fourth-quarter revenue fell 2.2% year over year to $849.3 million as guest traffic dropped 6.1%, but adjusted EBITDA rose 11.4% to $62.1 million. Management also forecast $180 million to $200 million in adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2027. -
Congress extends IIJA surface transportation programs through Dec. 11, but omits advance appropriations
Congress extended IIJA transportation programs through Dec. 11, avoiding a Sept. 30 lapse, but omitted advance appropriations. The roughly 10-week extension offers little planning certainty; a precast-industry leader warns bridge funding will cease without further action. -
Drew Pettit urges defensive investors to consider 5.3% Treasuries and “halo” stocks
Roundhill Investments chief investment strategist Drew Pettit says risk-averse equity investors seeking portfolio defense could favor Treasuries yielding 5.3% or “halo” stocks over traditional dividend-paying and low-volatility equities. -
Colombia extradites Geovany Andres Rojas, accused of leading a FARC dissident faction, to US
Three police sources told Reuters Colombia extradited Geovany Andres Rojas (“Spider”) to the US Friday. Under President Abelardo De La Espriella, this is the first extradition of a senior armed-group commander; Rojas is accused of leading a FARC dissident faction. -
Prince Harry's Toronto-area skydive fulfills promise to 102-year-old veteran
Prince Harry skydived near Toronto with Marshall's grandson Bailey, who took his place after a medical evaluation found the 102-year-old veteran couldn't safely jump. Marshall watched from the plane; the jump benefited two military charities. Harry immediately called Meghan. -
Aaron Rodgers highlights Max Iheanachor’s technique and long-term potential
Aaron Rodgers praised rookie tackle Max Iheanachor’s technique, calling his future “really bright” and saying he would become a Steelers offensive-line fixture once ready. Pittsburgh has allowed 29 pressures and six sacks of Rodgers through two games. -
Cattle groups say southwest Kansas ICE sweeps delay shipments and could raise beef prices
Cattle groups in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas say ICE sweeps in southwest Kansas sidelined thousands of fed cattle bound for slaughter and delayed beef shipments, warning retail prices could climb; ground beef averaged a record $6.92 per pound in August, BLS data show. -
KFF finds TrumpRx prices lower for 17 of 32 drugs, higher for 15
KFF found TrumpRx prices below averages in 11 peer countries for 17 of 32 brand-name drugs, but above them for 15. For those 15, TrumpRx prices averaged 262% higher than peer prices, and KFF said patients are not guaranteed a lower price for any given medicine. -
Trump points Xi to Biden autopen image on White House tour
On Thursday, Donald Trump showed Xi Jinping a White House portrait depicting an autopen in place of Joe Biden, saying, “This is the autopen… It’s Biden.” The display echoes unproven claims that staff used an autopen to sign Biden’s documents and pardons because he was unwell. -
Schwarzenegger brings L.A. leaders together with mayoral candidate Nithya Raman
Arnold Schwarzenegger hosted an off-the-record meeting introducing mayoral candidate Nithya Raman to Hollywood, business and nonprofit figures. After placing second in the June 2 primary, Raman will face Karen Bass in the Nov. 3 runoff; Schwarzenegger has not endorsed her. -
Andrew Thomas set to play Titans; Brian Burns remains questionable
Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas said he will play Sunday against Tennessee after a groin injury. He returned to practice Friday, was limited and has no injury designation; Brian Burns is questionable after missing the week with an ankle injury. -
Germantown neighbors seek review of Bodine School expansion approval
Rand and Leslie Bouldin challenge Germantown’s approval of Bodine School’s 25,980-square-foot expansion and its permit capping enrollment at 140. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is set to consider their appeal Sept. 28; the couple says the approval may violate zoning rules. -
Costco used about half of $184 million in tariff refunds for price cuts
Analyst David Bellinger said Costco used about half of $184 million in tariff refunds for price cuts on high-volume items. He said Q4 earnings growth slightly exceeded estimates, with U.S. same-store sales up about 7% and membership growth just under 4%. -
Week 4 college football thread highlights Texas-Tennessee and Oregon-USC
The Week 4 college football open thread previews a weekend led by No. 1 Texas at No. 14 Tennessee and No. 20 Oregon at No. 12 USC. Saturday also features Oklahoma at No. 2 Georgia, No. 21 Florida hosting No. 4 Ole Miss, and No. 18 Michigan against No. 17 Iowa. -
George Anibowei seeks Supreme Court review of warrantless border phone searches
Texas immigration lawyer George Anibowei had his phone searched without a warrant by federal agents on five international trips and is seeking Supreme Court review. Federal appeals courts disagree on Fourth Amendment protection for phones at the border. -
Jurors hear AI love songs tied to Caleb Flynn’s affair in Ohio murder trial
Jurors in Caleb Flynn’s Ohio murder trial heard two AI-generated love songs Thursday. Prosecutors say the songs illustrate his relationship with Alleigha Botner and support their theory that the affair provided a motive in his wife Ashley’s death. Flynn has pleaded not guilty. -
OSHA outlines workplace preparation for opioid overdoses
The Labor Department's OSHA issued a fact sheet Thursday to help employers recognize opioid overdoses at work and respond immediately. It recommends keeping naloxone or nalmefene accessible, teaching workers to identify symptoms and training them to administer it. -
Putin says Moscow will weigh its interests as Ukraine peace proposals stay open
Putin said all proposals to end the Ukraine war remain open, but Russia will weigh its interests before responding to what he called Ukrainian attacks. Zelenskiy says Ukraine's strikes answer Russian attacks on its civilians and infrastructure and has called for direct talks. -
Chronic diseases help widen U.S. life-expectancy gap, study finds
A study found chronic diseases, alongside overdoses, suicides and homicides, contribute to the widening life-expectancy gap between the U.S. and wealthy countries; U.S. life expectancy ranked 38th among countries with over 1 million residents in 2023. -
US appeals court leaves Pentagon’s supply-chain-risk designation on Anthropic
A US appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, keeping in place a restriction that bars companies with Defense Department contracts from working with the AI firm if they want to retain those contracts.
