News archive — Page 171
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Corey Kent’s ‘Heartland Rock and Roll’ reflects on life and family
Corey Kent’s “Heartland Rock and Roll,” out Sept. 25, was recorded with friends at his Texas ranch. Its opener urges exploration, while the finale, named for his Oklahoma hometown, recalls simpler days; “Everyday Life” includes his children’s voices. -
Wilson Contreras' status for Red Sox-Yankees opener remains uncertain
Boston first baseman Wilson Contreras remains out with a right-hand injury and is uncertain for Tuesday's AL Wild Card opener against the Yankees. He said Thursday his hand was slowly improving but he had not swung a bat in two days, a week after being hit on a knuckle. -
Bill Gates urges federal AI legislation, saying AI could enable events causing a billion deaths
Bill Gates said AI could enable events causing a billion deaths and urged federal rules requiring government monitoring and enforcement. He warned malicious actors could cause widespread harm now, but did not predict an imminent civilization-ending catastrophe. -
Xi’s Washington visit ends with Trump-led tour of US founding documents
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping ended Xi’s Washington state visit Friday at the National Archives, where they viewed the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution. Trump said they discussed the Iran war, but the summit produced few concrete results. -
Pittsburgh man charged after UPMC doctor Idris Evans dies in stabbing
A 32-year-old Pittsburgh man was arrested Sept. 24 on charges including criminal homicide after UPMC doctor Idris Evans died following a stabbing at his Edgewood home. Evans’ wife was also stabbed and hospitalized, according to a criminal complaint. -
Stark cites Cal Raleigh’s historic slump in AL ‘LVP’ choice over Guerrero
Jayson Stark of The Athletic calls Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh the AL’s 2026 “Least Valuable Player,” citing a drop from 60 homers in 2025 to 23 with three games left. He says that decline outweighs Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s nine homers and .695 OPS in the LVP debate. -
U.S. infrastructure needs more than funding, CALINFRA board president argues
CALINFRA board president Danica Bilicich-Mason urges agencies to match procurement methods to project risks and changing conditions. She cites Baltimore's still-closed Francis Scott Key Bridge as an example of why funding announcements do not ensure a usable project. -
GAO says ICE spent over $20 million on seven warehouses it plans to sell
ICE incurred more than $20 million in costs on seven warehouses it plans to sell, after buying 11 for about $1.07 billion between January and April, a GAO report says. The watchdog found ICE pursued the detention expansion without a comprehensive strategic plan. -
Moulin urges France to curb deficit rather than rely on ECB
Bank of France Governor Emmanuel Moulin said France must act to avert a sovereign debt crisis ahead of next year's presidential election and should not expect the ECB to rescue it. He called for budget savings to put the deficit on a downward path. -
Massie predicts Trump will face midterm ‘comeuppance’ on Election Day
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Donald Trump is “in denial” about the coming midterms and predicted he would face “comeuppance” on Election Day. Massie also forecast a “reckoning” the following day and said Trump’s response to the vote should be watched. -
Jordan Love's Packers opener look featured a $200,000 jacket with 500-plus diamonds
Jordan Love arrived for Green Bay’s home opener against Atlanta in a custom $200,000 blue leather jacket with more than 500 natural and lab-grown diamonds. The Packers lost 35-14; Love completed 28 of 53 passes for 312 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. -
European officials say Ukraine backing can withstand French, German election shifts
Senior European officials played down fears that potential election victories by Ukraine-sceptic parties in France and Germany could undermine support for Kyiv, saying European backing would endure as Ukraine heads into winter with air-defence and funding shortfalls. -
Pakistan reports at least 13 Afghan Taliban killed in border clash; Kabul denies Afghan casualties
Pakistan said at least 13 Afghan Taliban personnel were killed in Thursday’s border clash. Kabul denied its forces suffered casualties and said they destroyed a Pakistani post. AP could not independently verify casualty claims; the border was calm Friday. -
NJ.com names five possible trade destinations for Marvin Harrison Jr.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports league executives are wondering whether Arizona could explore trading Marvin Harrison Jr. before the Nov. 10 deadline. NJ.com names the Texans, Raiders, Chargers, Chiefs and Rams as possible landing spots for the Cardinals receiver. -
Milania Giudice receives professional care as she focuses on mental health
Milania Giudice, 20, is under professional care while focusing on her mental health, manager Maria DeSantis said Sept. 25. DeSantis described it as a difficult period, particularly following the July death of Giudice's best friend, Victoria Zardoya. -
Purdue frontcourt preview spotlights Jacobsen’s defense and Shahrvin’s status
With Purdue’s center experience thin, the preview says Daniel Jacobsen needs a defensive leap and Raleigh Burgess must establish a role; Enzo Shahrvin is still awaiting NCAA eligibility. Transfer Caden Pierce is presented as a potential quiet star. -
Kentucky teacher put on leave after students flag racial slur in puzzle
District officials said a Boone County High School teacher in Kentucky was placed on administrative leave after students complained about a word-search puzzle containing a racial slur. The teacher was disciplined Thursday, and the district plans to seek maximum disciplinary меры. -
US plans to put final $93 million in Ukraine aid under contract by Sept. 30
Three sources familiar with the plan told Reuters the Trump administration had committed $307 million of Congress’s $400 million in Ukraine military aid by early this week and plans to put the remaining $93 million under contract by Sept. 30, before the funds expire. -
Jay-Z accuser tells court she never met him and her rape claim was false
An anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of rape told a court her allegations were false, saying she had never met or spoken to him. She says Tony Buzbee’s team filed suit without authorization or investigating her claims; her 2024 case was dismissed with prejudice on Feb. 14, 2025. -
A lyric in Taylor Swift’s “Cleveland!” appears to nod to her wedding to Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift appears to reference her wedding to Travis Kelce for the first time in “Cleveland!”, with lyrics saying she is “wearing white” after he took her to Cleveland. The couple married July 3 at Madison Square Garden. -
Three Tennessee daycare workers indicted over Winter Jones's death
Daycare driver Tametria Norry, assistant director Sabrina Powe and aide Amilya Hardin were indicted after 6-year-old Winter Jones died following nearly six hours in a van. A report says Norry said she skipped the required walk-through because she was hot. -
Helen Sharman opens Dulcamara space museum at Cumbria observatory
Helen Sharman, the first British person to visit space, opened the John Dulcamara Space Flight Museum at Grizedale Observatory in Cumbria on Friday. Donated by collector John Dulcamara, it displays thousands of pieces, including part of Apollo 11’s command module. -
Hawkins-Mestemaker matchup leads WVU-Oklahoma State preview
West Virginia hosts Oklahoma State on Saturday after a 38-27 win over Virginia, with a 4-0 start in reach. The preview identifies WVU quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., Cowboys passer Drew Mestemaker and pressure on both quarterbacks as key matchup factors. -
SN 140 highlights 10 baseball stars’ defining feats at young ages
The Sporting News’ SN 140 project groups 10 early-arriving stars as baseball’s “Prodigies,” including Johnny Bench, the only position player to win a second MVP before 25, and Robin Yount, who played a record 243 major-league games as a teenager. -
Malpensa airport's official name now includes Silvio Berlusconi
Malpensa airport was officially renamed Aeroporto Milano-Malpensa Silvio Berlusconi on Friday. The former Italian prime minister died in 2023; the name, approved in 2024, faced legal challenges, and Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala skipped the ceremony in protest. -
Chile plans to nearly double 2026 investment in defense capabilities
Chile will nearly double 2026 defense investment from 2025 levels and make its full legally required contribution for the first time, Defense Minister Fernando Barros said. The amount is classified; upgrades include aircraft and tanks in the far south. -
Appeals court allows US to keep Anthropic supply-chain-risk label
A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 Friday against Anthropic’s challenge to the government’s supply-chain-risk designation, allowing the Pentagon to continue removing Claude models from its systems and to bar use of Anthropic products for Defense Department work. -
Zak Hughes pleads guilty to Sarah Montgomery's murder and child destruction
Zak Hughes pleaded guilty to murdering pregnant Sarah Montgomery and to child destruction. A post-mortem found at least 59 instances of blunt-force trauma; prosecutors said the attack lasted 19 minutes. The judge did not set a tariff and scheduled a review next week. -
Navy’s $200B-plus shipyard program lacks regular reviews, GAO finds
The GAO warns Congress could make major decisions with incomplete information: the Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program is projected to exceed $200 billion and last more than 50 years, but lacks regular reviews of costs, risks and performance.
