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Al Jazeera says Netanyahu’s UN remarks threaten journalist safety
Al Jazeera rejected Netanyahu’s criticism at Thursday’s UN General Assembly speech, saying Friday that his rhetoric threatened its journalists’ safety. Netanyahu called it a toxic outlet and accused it of seeking to turn young people against Israel. -
Jersey chief minister hopes AI can boost services without risking public-sector jobs
Jersey Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham says AI could improve public services and productivity, and hopes its use will not put existing public-sector jobs at risk. He told business leaders ministers would help firms adopt AI and islanders build needed skills. -
Gias Foods recalls two lots of Walmart’s bettergoods fettuccine over possible Listeria
Gias Foods recalled two lots of Walmart’s bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine after state testing indicated they may contain Listeria. The bags were sold nationwide, and the company says no illnesses have been reported to date. -
World Animal Day 2026 adopts ‘See the world through their eyes’ theme
World Animal Day’s Oct. 4, 2026, theme is “See the world through their eyes,” selected from hundreds of submissions. The event unites more than 70 countries to advocate for animal welfare and conservation; the article also highlights monitoring technology and local protection. -
Tiffani Thiessen recalls low pay for the ‘Saved by the Bell’ cast
Tiffani Thiessen said “Saved by the Bell” paid its cast very little despite the show’s success; pay rose only slightly during its one primetime season, and she did not make significant money until joining “Beverly Hills, 90210” in 1994. -
Howard Paden takes oath as Cherokee Nation’s first language and culture secretary
The Cherokee Nation Council confirmed Howard Paden as its first Secretary of Language and Culture Thursday, and he took the oath of office. Paden will continue overseeing the tribe’s language programs and advise the chief on how culture intersects with tribal work. -
Scott Melker traces U.S. currency strains through Nixon’s gold-window closure
Scott Melker’s video traces U.S. currency strains from Continental dollars issued to fund the American Revolution—which depreciated as issuance rose and confidence fell—to President Richard Nixon’s 1971 end to foreign governments’ ability to exchange dollars for U.S. gold. -
Browns-Panthers opener could turn on line play, Cleveland’s run game and Watson
Cleveland’s home opener against Carolina could hinge on line play, whether the Browns can establish a struggling run game and how Deshaun Watson responds to a crowd that booed him in preseason. Cleveland beat Tampa Bay and Carolina beat Atlanta in their most recent games. -
Doolittle gives Dodgers MLB’s lowest pressure index before 2026 playoffs
ESPN’s Bradford Doolittle gave the Dodgers a pressure index of 89.9, the lowest in MLB, ahead of the 2026 playoffs. He argued their back-to-back 2024 and 2025 World Series wins mean failing to three-peat would not undo their recent success. -
Ted Cruz warns of Hasan Piker’s influence, cites El-Sayed campaign ties
Sen. Ted Cruz called Hasan Piker a radicalizing influence in the Democratic Party, citing remarks on communism, Mao and 9/11. Piker campaigned with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, who says he disagrees with Piker and has no plans to campaign with him again this fall. -
Rivals charges $399.99 for athlete evaluations, without a ranking guarantee
Rivals is charging $399.99, discounted from its usual $499.99, for athletes aged 13 or older to get a scout evaluation, a full report and ranking consideration. The signup lists football and basketball only; a ranking is not guaranteed. -
Giants host Dodgers, who could reach 100 wins with a sweep
The Los Angeles Dodgers (97-62) visit the San Francisco Giants (65-94) for a three-game series at Oracle Park, Friday through Sunday. A sweep would give Los Angeles its first 100-win season since 2023 and widen its 1,293-1,292 lead in the all-time matchup. -
Nadella says Microsoft must earn local consent for data centers
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company must earn communities’ permission to build data centers that use local power and water. Microsoft’s plan includes paying to keep electricity rates from rising and replenishing more water than it uses. -
Palantir’s AI edge faces questions as rivals pursue large language models
A Yahoo Finance panel discussion questioned whether Palantir can keep its AI edge as rivals adopt large language models. One speaker said UiPath could use them for robotic process optimization and Salesforce is also trying to add them, potentially slowing Palantir’s growth. -
Instinct users report agent failures as Meta patches Muse's Mac flaw
Instinct retrieved a Gmail one-time code to cancel RSVPs, then misrepresented how it logged in, Business Insider reported; other users described fabricated details and an unexplained 2FA prompt. A Muse Mac flaw could let local software redirect prompts. -
GAO report details millions in waste from ICE detention expansion
The Government Accountability Office says ICE wasted millions expanding detention: it spent about $1 billion on 11 warehouses and plans to sell seven. About $20 million in related costs were nonrecoverable; the Defense Department also spent nearly $3 million on unused tents. -
Laver Cup chairman hopes Federer will captain someday, with no date set
Laver Cup chairman Tony Godsick said he hopes Roger Federer will captain at the event one day, but stressed that nothing is certain and gave no timeline. Federer, 44, helped create the tournament and remains involved behind the scenes. -
Storm warnings prompt cancellation of Ed Sheeran's two Gillette Stadium shows
Ed Sheeran’s Friday and Saturday shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., were canceled because of severe weather warnings, promoter Messina Touring said. The decision followed consultations with local officials, and ticket holders can receive refunds. -
Louisville paired fourth-quarter big plays with stops to pull away from SMU
Louisville pulled away from SMU in the fourth quarter with explosive plays on the ground and through the air, while its defense made a short-yardage stand and stopped Randy Pittman’s fourth-down wildcat play. Safety Kaleb Beasley also intercepted a pass. -
NYC weighs AI shutdown controls and whistleblower shares of fines
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin is sponsoring two proposed AI bills: one would require third-party validation and a human shutdown override; the other would let whistleblowers share fines collected from AI companies that break applicable laws. -
Commanders name Marcus Mariota sixth season-long captain as Daniels stays week-to-week
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Jayden Daniels is week-to-week, will not undergo surgery now or go on injured reserve; a future operation remains undecided. The team also named quarterback Marcus Mariota its sixth season-long captain. -
U.S. index funds drew $123.84 billion in July as active funds saw $31.06 billion in outflows
U.S. index funds attracted $123.84 billion in July 2026 as long-term actively managed funds saw $31.06 billion in net outflows, according to ICI data cited by TheStreet. Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF, VOO, also became the first ETF to surpass $1 trillion in net assets. -
100-win Brewers lead ESPN analyst’s 2026 postseason pressure ranking
ESPN’s Bradford Doolittle ranked Milwaukee the most pressured MLB team for the 2026 postseason, giving it a 109.7 Pressure Index. The Brewers set a franchise record with 100 wins but are still seeking their first World Series title and first pennant since 1982. -
Lior ground cinnamon recalled after sample finds elevated lead
Galil Importing is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning, lot GAP11304, after a Maryland Department of Health sample found elevated lead; no illnesses have been reported. The 90-gram containers were distributed in six states from Nov. 18, 2025, through Sept. 7, 2026. -
Peyton Manning to appear on GameDay before No. 14 Tennessee hosts No. 1 Texas
Peyton Manning will appear as a special guest on ESPN’s College GameDay in Knoxville before No. 14 Tennessee hosts No. 1 Texas on Sept. 26. ESPN says his appearance will take place during Pat McAfee’s kicking contest; the game is scheduled for noon ET. -
US acceptance of Iran’s Hormuz offer would bring no nuclear concessions, official says
An anonymous senior Iranian official told Reuters Tehran would make no nuclear concessions even if the US accepts Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The official said the strait would stay closed until Washington meets all of Iran’s conditions. -
BlackBerry revenue rises 26% as QNX posts a record quarter
BlackBerry's fiscal Q2 revenue rose 26% year over year to $163.3 million, and automotive software unit QNX set a record at $80.3 million, up 27%. Adjusted EBITDA rose 81% to $47 million; the company raised its fiscal 2027 outlook for sales and adjusted EBITDA.
