News archive — Page 165
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Three-day Xi visit to Washington ends without major breakthroughs
Chinese leader Xi Jinping left Washington after a three-day visit without major breakthroughs on disputes including AI, Taiwan and Iran. Scott Bessent said officials had discussed extending the trade truce until January and staying in touch on AI. -
Detroit assigns 17 Red Wings to Grand Rapids, leaving 28 in preseason camp
Detroit assigned 17 players to the Grand Rapids Griffins Friday, reducing its preseason roster to 28. Four professional-tryout players were released and returned to Grand Rapids; the remaining camp group has 16 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders. -
Talarico leaves Paxton voicemail proposing a Fox News debate
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico posted a video calling Ken Paxton to challenge him to a Fox News debate. The call went to voicemail; Talarico said he had accepted four local TV debates and had not heard from Paxton, with voting less than a month away. -
Juventus reportedly hope Atlético will use Jonathan David’s €25m option
Jonathan David is scoring well on loan at Atlético Madrid, and Juventus reportedly hope he leaves permanently rather than return to Turin. Atlético reportedly have a €25 million option to sign him, which Juventus hope his performances will persuade them to use. -
Viral Seattle café arrest claims lack independent verification
A video alleges Seattle officer Ethan Calaway arrested Black woman Natalie Brooks, whom it identifies as an FBI agent, after she was told to leave a café because customers felt uncomfortable. The identities, arrest and claimed $5.2 million settlement remain unverified. -
Another 55 measles cases put Pennsylvania’s 2026 total at 890
Pennsylvania reports 890 measles cases this year, with 55 confirmed since Wednesday, state officials said. At least 173 people have been hospitalized; four measles-associated deaths have been reported, and four cases involved fully vaccinated people. -
Supreme Court lets states use SAVE for individual voter checks
On Friday, the Supreme Court let states use the Trump-backed SAVE system for individual voter citizenship checks. Whether the 90-day bar on mass removals applies to noncitizens the administration says were improperly registered to vote remains unresolved before the midterms. -
US 30-year fixed mortgage rates hit 7.49%, adding about $160 to a sample payment
US 30-year fixed mortgage rates reached 7.49%, up 30 basis points this week as bond yields climbed, Yahoo Finance reporter Claire Boston said. With 20% down on a $400,000 home, she estimated monthly mortgage payments at over $2,200, about $160 more than at 6.75% in late August. -
DR Congo Ebola teams identify about 30,000 of roughly 420,000 expected contacts
DR Congo has listed about 30,000 Ebola contacts, versus roughly 420,000 expected for about 7,000 confirmed cases, Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya told Reuters. He said over 80% of new cases were among people not on contact lists, suggesting ongoing community spread. -
Guardians take a one-game division lead into their final Royals series
The Guardians (83-76) visit the Royals (68-91) at Kauffman Stadium for the season’s final series. Cleveland has clinched a playoff spot and leads the White Sox by one game, controlling its own path to the division title; Kansas City will finish last. -
Pope Leo jokes about White Sox playoff berth after ‘miracle’ question
Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, joked about the White Sox reaching the playoffs aboard the papal plane Friday, saying, “Great things happen in Chicago.” The team clinched its postseason berth with a 9-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. -
Heather Gray recounts a sea lion attack off Santa Cruz
Heather Gray says a sea lion knocked her from her paddleboard and repeatedly bit her in Monterey Bay off Santa Cruz on Sept. 22. She was treated for injuries. Another aggressive encounter was reported that morning, but whether it involved the same animal is unclear. -
Fed rate hike adds borrowing-cost pressure for women-owned firms
The Fed raised its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point on Sept. 16, 2026, to 3.75%–4%, its first hike since July 2023. The hike can raise borrowing costs for women-owned firms facing unequal credit access; 16 of 18 Fed officials projected at least one more hike this year. -
Tebow pauses Life Surge ties as team examines allegations in Torre report
Tim Tebow says he is pausing his relationship with Christian group Life Surge while his team investigates scam allegations in Pablo Torre’s report. He said he was caught off guard; the report put his speaking fees at $50,000–$100,000 per event. -
Barry Williams says Greg Brady becoming a doctor made sense
Barry Williams said he thought Greg Brady becoming a doctor in the later “Brady Bunch” stories was a good fit: Greg was protective of his siblings, a leader and a caretaker. Williams said he wasn’t sure Bobby Brady’s career as a NASCAR driver was believable. -
Review says UVU practices warrant attention after Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting
An independent review says several actions, omissions and institutional practices at Utah Valley University warrant attention after Charlie Kirk’s 2025 fatal shooting. It found no UVU employee or agent acted in bad faith or with willful and wanton disregard for safety. -
Rural America supplies 87% of U.S. clean energy as project restrictions rise
Analyses found that 87% of U.S. clean-energy generation occurred outside urban centers as of last year, while more than 60% of counties with renewable-project restrictions are rural. Projects can add tax revenue and lease income to rural communities and farmers. -
Steelers fall in eight outlets’ rankings after 20-3 Patriots defeat
After Pittsburgh’s 20-3 loss to New England, eight outlets ranked the Steelers 18th to 27th in their post-Week 2 power rankings, down from a range of 16th to 23rd the week before. Several faulted the offense; Pittsburgh next hosts 2-0 Cincinnati. -
Fury wants Dana White involved in Joshua bout despite Hearn’s stance
Tyson Fury says he wants UFC CEO Dana White involved in promoting his Dec. 11 fight with Anthony Joshua at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, while Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn says White will have no role. Fury says the bout is tentative until the ring walk. -
Jay Hill says Michigan linebackers have exceeded expectations
Michigan defensive coordinator Jay Hill says the linebackers have exceeded expectations, learned his scheme and are “playing like NFL-style linebackers.” Saturday’s game at Iowa is their first Big Ten test; Hill expects a physical challenge in the running game. -
FOX Soccer Plus airs Grenada-Cuba Nations League match Friday
Grenada face Cuba in the CONCACAF Nations League on Friday, Sept. 25, in Saint Kitts and Nevis, with kickoff at 5 p.m. EDT on FOX Soccer Plus and streaming on Fubo. Grenada enter after four straight losses in 2026, conceding 13 goals without scoring. -
Two quarterback prospects plan Michigan State visits around Nebraska game
Michigan State will host 2028 quarterback Brayden Tillman and 2029 quarterback Will Smith for game-day visits Saturday, when the Spartans host Nebraska. At Grand Rapids West Catholic, Smith has thrown for 807 yards and eight touchdowns in four games. -
Arizona’s rushing troubles meet Washington State’s run attack
Arizona (2-1) visits Washington State (1-2) Saturday with a struggling ground game and a defense facing WSU's run attack. The Wildcats average 123.3 rushing yards per game, last in the Big 12; the Cougars' three runners have 530 yards on 79 non-sack carries. -
North Texas HomeVestors franchisee gets 15 years in nearly $40M Ponzi scheme
North Texas HomeVestors franchisee Charles Carrier was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud. Prosecutors said his house-flipping scheme took nearly $40 million from investors and homeowners; the court also ordered him to pay $24 million in damages. -
Joe Jonas describes falling into the water between two boats
Joe Jonas said he and a first mate fell into the water between a yacht and a tender during an Italy vacation after a wave pushed the smaller boat away. He eventually climbed aboard soaking wet and said his first thought, once calm, was to call his daughters. -
Officials differ on Dale Caldwell’s race claim after New Jersey ethics report
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell remained in office Friday after Gov. Mikie Sherrill urged him to resign over a report finding sexual harassment and repeated ethics violations. Caldwell linked the allegations to race; others called it an ethics matter. -
NFLPA says Maracanã field needs reinforcement before Cowboys-Ravens game
The NFLPA says Maracanã’s field needs better traction and stability before Sunday’s Cowboys-Ravens game. League and NFLPA experts found the field unsuitable and recommended reinforced stitching; equipment is on site, with checks continuing through kickoff. -
Packers may rely on young linemen as cap pressure limits outside fixes
An SB Nation post expects Green Bay to rely on young linemen this season, with little room for outside help. Over the Cap puts the Packers effectively $11 million over the 2027 cap; the writer says coaching changes may follow if the line does not improve. -
Woman who says she had a relationship with Caleb Flynn reads texts in his wife's murder trial
Alleigha Botner testified in Caleb Flynn’s Ohio murder trial that texts she attributed to him said he wanted his wife, Ashley, “gone.” She said he replied “That makes two of us” to her message, “I want to kill her.” Flynn has pleaded not guilty.
