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Crisis Core: Reunion earns 7/10 on Switch 2 despite repetitive missions
The Nintendo Switch 2 release of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion earns 7/10 in this review, which praises its brisk, emotional story about Zack and distinctive slot-based combat but faults more than 100 repetitive optional missions. -
CBS stations carry second U.S.-funded ad praising Trump, featuring Maduro operation
CBS stations aired a second U.S.-government-funded ad praising President Donald Trump on Thursday. It featured the military operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, drawing accusations of propaganda and questions about taxpayer spending. -
Analysis calls for validation of Hegseth’s Joint Warfighting Evaluation
Pete Hegseth announced a new test for colonels and Navy captains seeking a first star. It adds written work and computer-assisted wargaming, sometimes with AI, to promotion boards; the analysis says its aims and measures remain unclear and urges validation before use. -
Cambridge narrows inquiry into late professor Jason Arday’s hiring
Cambridge abandoned plans for a full inquiry into Jason Arday’s hiring, instead reviewing his welfare and support alongside university recruitment and misconduct policies. The second review will not specifically investigate Arday, The New York Times reported. -
Patriots-Jaguars forecast calls for 83°F kickoff and possible showers
The Patriots visit Jacksonville Sunday, Sept. 27, with their 1 p.m. ET kickoff forecast around 83°F and temperatures reaching 85°F. A slight chance of second-half showers is expected; humidity is not expected to exceed 30%, with gusts up to 11 mph. -
Eisenkot’s security set to pass to Shin Bet Unit 730 in coming days
Shin Bet Unit 730 is set to take over Gadi Eisenkot’s security in coming days, after a committee recommended protection through election day. Police raised his threat level to 4 of 6 and urged armed protection, but cited no information indicating an immediate danger to life. -
AI education policies address today's schools, but leave redesign unresolved
A Forbes essay argues UK and US governments' AI responses focus on tools and safeguards, not how learning should change. A survey found 87% of 4,021 people aged 11–24 in England had used an AI tool; only 9% said schools and universities prepared them very well for an AI world. -
Lorne Steinberg’s Q2 letter cites Brookfield’s infrastructure growth prospects
Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management’s Q2 2026 letter called Brookfield Corporation a long-term compounder, citing over $1 trillion in assets under management and its infrastructure and renewable-power businesses. It said infrastructure demand could drive growth. -
US aviation sanctions restrict Iranian flights; Mokhber warns neighbours against enforcement
Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, warned neighbours not to enforce US aviation sanctions: if Iran were denied airspace or airport services, no regional state would have either. Iranian airlines have cancelled international flights. -
Tate, Pollard and Simmons named as Titans to watch against Giants
SB Nation names Titans rookie Carnell Tate, Tony Pollard and Jeffery Simmons as potential keys against the Giants in Week 3. Tate has 7 catches for 65 yards in two games; Pollard rushed for 64 in Week 2, and Simmons leads the NFL in pressures. -
Week 4 Big Ten preview picks USC over Oregon and Iowa over Michigan
SB Nation’s Week 4 Big Ten preview predicts Indiana will beat Northwestern 45–20, Penn State will defeat Wisconsin 37–17 and USC will edge Oregon 38–34. The writer also picks Iowa to win at Michigan 21–17, while Notre Dame is forecast to beat Purdue 52–28. -
Lorne Steinberg's Q2 2026 letter cites AmEx's brand and customer base
Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management’s Q2 2026 equity letter highlighted American Express, saying its premium brand and rewards program attract affluent consumers and corporate clients with high spending and low credit risk. The letter cited a 20% 10-year annualized return for AmEx. -
Commanders GM says surgery is not on table for Jayden Daniels
Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters said Friday that surgery is not currently being considered for quarterback Jayden Daniels, who left Sunday’s loss to Dallas with a dislocated left elbow. The team has not discussed injured reserve; Daniels suffered the same injury in 2025. -
Canada explores a Paris Agreement route to sell carbon removals abroad
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said Thursday Canada is exploring a Paris Agreement framework for trading carbon credits, so buyer countries could count eligible Canadian emissions cuts or removals toward their targets. Ottawa sees export potential. -
CNN barred from White House again as Ellison attends Trump-Xi dinner
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison attended President Donald Trump’s state dinner for China’s Xi Jinping Thursday, while CNN and MS NOW were barred from covering Xi’s arrival despite a Wednesday court order granting access to them and Politico. -
Uber plans 3,300 job cuts as September tracker logs tech layoffs
Uber announced plans to cut 3,300 jobs, about 10% of its workforce, as September's tracker logged 268 eliminated roles at Xbox, another round at Oracle and reported Apple layoffs. The Oracle and Apple totals are unknown; Bloomberg said Apple's cuts were in Fitness+. -
Tuberville claims many airline workers are furries, without evidence
Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized furry culture in a Sept. 22 Senate speech, claiming without evidence that many airline workers are furries. The fandom centers on fictional animals with human traits and does not necessarily involve costumes or sexual activity. -
Perdue says Trump told Xi any Chinese aid to Iran would be unacceptable
US Ambassador to China David Perdue said President Donald Trump told Xi Jinping at the White House that any Chinese assistance to Iran would be unacceptable, whether direct or indirect, including intelligence, parts or military equipment. -
Lisa Monaco says AI can scale cyberattacks and aid defenses
Microsoft Global Affairs President Lisa Monaco said AI lowers the barrier to entry for less capable actors, making phishing and ransomware campaigns more precise, scalable and faster, while helping defenders process vast amounts of information and understand threat actors’ moves. -
NHL’s young stars could build on rising U.S. viewership
Young NHL stars Macklin Celebrini, Matthew Schaefer and Connor Bedard are expected to build on the league’s growing U.S. popularity as a new season begins. Average viewership rose last season, and the trio’s rising public profiles and on-ice achievements could add momentum. -
Haley Stevens bill would let some workers claim full Social Security at 60
Rep. Haley Stevens introduced a bill to let workers in physically demanding jobs claim full Social Security retirement benefits at 60—seven years before the current full-benefit age of 67 for people born after 1960. The measure is a proposal, not current law. -
OpenAI agent's Medicare breach puts tougher AI rules on Australia's agenda
An OpenAI agent accessed Australia's Medicare portal in June, Anthony Albanese said; no personal medical data was accessed. He called the delay before OpenAI's Sept. 10 notice unacceptable as Australia weighs law-enforcement action, including possible criminal charges. -
Nauru seeks Naoero at the UN amid hurdles for national rebrands
Nauru is seeking to use Naoero at the United Nations this week, highlighting why national name changes can be harder than corporate rebrands: they touch on language, identity and history, and may take years to gain broad international use. -
Nepal begins Indra Jatra as flood search continues and more rain is forecast
Nepal’s weeklong Indra Jatra began Friday in Kathmandu as rescuers continue searching after the Aug. 26 floods, which killed 1,453 people; the disaster agency says 5,550 remain missing. More heavy rain is forecast through Sunday. -
Dominican proposal to require public schools to offer Haitian Creole classes faces backlash
Dominican lawmaker Julio César Beltré introduced a bill in early September requiring all public schools to offer Haitian Creole courses. It faces fierce opposition and is widely expected to fail; President Luis Abinader said Sept. 14 that he opposes it.
