News archive — Page 184
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Virginia survey finds residents favor safeguards for data center growth
A survey of 1,004 residents in northern Virginia and the Richmond area found support for new underground transmission lines, limits on data centers near homes, schools and parks, regular energy and water-use reports, and public input before approval. -
Big Bang nucleosynthesis beats the CMB on early-universe radiation
A September 2026 measurement of primordial helium-4 has made Big Bang nucleosynthesis (BBN) a more precise probe of early-universe radiation than the cosmic microwave background (CMB), helping physicists test dark-matter and hypothetical-physics models. -
Detroit and Flint research sessions highlight teens’ mental-health concerns
Detroit school staff reported teens’ depression, anxiety, trauma and exhaustion; Flint community members raised mental-health concerns. Parents and educators described feeling overwhelmed, while Flint teens asked for supportive programs and trusted adults. -
Advocates say US cuts strain school disability complaint system
U.S. Education Department cuts and seven regional-office closures weakened its school disability complaint system, advocates say. Between March and September 2025, OCR marked over 7,000 complaints resolved; GAO found about 90% of them were dismissed. -
Why ‘controlling for variables’ means different things across studies
Statistician Mark Louie Ramos says “control” can mean comparing people given a treatment with those who did not receive it, or adjusting observational data for factors such as age or smoking; the term alone does not establish that a finding is reliable. -
Motley Fool sees O’Reilly stock potentially doubling within five years
O’Reilly Automotive shares were 20% below their September 2025 peak on Sept. 24, despite rising 106% over five years. The Motley Fool argues the stock could double in the next five years, citing its growth prospects and valuation. -
Federal funds back Trump ad touting his record to a “Love me” refrain
The White House confirms federal funding for an ad touting Trump’s record and resilience as a choir sings “Love me.” It calls the spot a public service announcement; Democrats say it illegally uses taxpayer money and demand its removal before the Nov. 3 midterms. -
Conwy council advises against housing 12 asylum seekers in Llandudno
Conwy County Council advised the Home Office against placing 12 asylum seekers in two shared houses in Llandudno after assessing local circumstances, community impact and residents’ and asylum seekers’ wellbeing. The Home Office is responsible for accommodation. -
ARC Raiders sets October PvE test as Marathon delays season three
ARC Raiders will test an October option to turn off PvP, letting players fight ARCs alongside other teams; Bungie delayed Marathon’s third season by three months to add a permanent standalone PvE mode. Both games face flagging playerbases. -
Sid Jawahar gets 11 years; prosecutors list Travis Kelce among 64 victims
Sid Jawahar was sentenced Sept. 15 to 11 years in prison for a Ponzi scheme that took more than $35 million from investors; a judge also ordered $31.35 million in restitution. Prosecutors named Travis Kelce among 64 victims, but Kelce’s losses are unknown. -
Motley Fool writer would choose TSMC over AMD in 2026
The Motley Fool contributor says he’d choose Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) over Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in 2026, citing P/Es of 26.6 for TSMC and 83.0 for AMD, plus TSMC’s 72.5% foundry share, according to TrendForce. He still holds AMD. -
Alabama’s TikTok lawsuit over teen mental health reaches a jury Monday
Alabama is taking TikTok and parent ByteDance to trial in Montgomery on Monday, the first case against TikTok in the broader social-media litigation to reach a jury. The state alleges the app’s design and recommendations have worsened teen mental health. -
U.S. carries 3-2 Presidents Cup lead into Friday foursomes
After taking a 3-2 lead over the International team in Thursday’s four-ball matches, the U.S. begins Day 2 of the Presidents Cup on Friday with five foursomes matches, where partners alternate shots. Play starts at 2:05 p.m. ET; Golf Channel coverage runs 2-7 p.m. -
Friday Flakes recalls Nebraska’s 2021 overtime defeat at Michigan State
Nebraska’s 2021 overtime loss at Michigan State followed Jayden Reed’s 64-yard punt-return touchdown, tying the game. Adrian Martinez had put the Huskers up by seven on a 3-yard run with 5:05 left; he threw an overtime interception before Michigan State won on a field goal. -
Luminate study points to likely viewership drops after long TV breaks
A Luminate study says full-season viewing is likely to drop after long gaps between streaming seasons, though the relationship is not straightforward. It finds binge releases tend to spike then fall, while weekly releases maintain steadier engagement. -
AGT runner-up Geno Ploeger and Sierra Boyd plan March 2027 wedding
“America’s Got Talent” Season 21 runner-up Geno Ploeger says his fiancée, Sierra Boyd, has supported his magic career; the two met through an Instagram account for incoming Arizona State University students. They got engaged in April and plan to marry in March 2027. -
FDA panel backs Grail’s Galleri multi-cancer test as members split on effectiveness
An FDA panel recommended Grail’s Galleri test for adults 50 and older: it voted 7-2, with one abstention, that the test’s benefits outweigh its risks. Members backed safety but split 6-4 on effectiveness. Grail expects an FDA decision in the next few months. -
Cece kills Kingsley after Zeek holds him at gunpoint in ‘Fightland’ finale
In Fightland’s Season 1 finale, Cece shoots and kills her father, crime boss Kingsley Marshall, after her brother Zeek holds him at gunpoint. The siblings flee; Anita-Joy Uwajeh says Cece may feel remorse, while Charles Babalola describes Zeek’s anger and relief. -
Premifab says its Croatian plant recycles 3 million kg of solvents a year
Premifab says its plant in Ivanić-Grad, Croatia, recycles about 3 million kilograms of contaminated solvents a year, distilling them for reuse in clients’ production lines. The company reports a 90% recycling rate for the material it receives. -
Cubs edge Marlins 2-1 as Boyd allows one run over seven innings
Boyd allowed one run over seven innings as the Cubs beat the Marlins 2-1 on Sept. 24. Seiya Suzuki's fifth-inning homer tied it, and Ian Happ's sixth-inning triple set up Nico Hoerner's go-ahead run; relievers Daniel Palencia and Ryan Zeferjahn helped preserve the lead. -
Raiders bring 2-0 record to Saints’ Week 3 home opener
New Orleans (1-1) hosts Las Vegas (2-0) in Week 3 after both won on the road. The Raiders have eight sacks through two games, tied for the NFL lead; the Saints have allowed eight and will miss left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain. -
Newcastle weigh activating Luka Sucic’s €60m Real Sociedad clause
Newcastle United are considering triggering the €60 million (£51.4 million) release clause for Real Sociedad midfielder Luka Sucic, Sport Witness reports, citing AS. The report says no final decision or agreement with the 24-year-old has been established. -
Aubrey’s perfect kicking day and Barham’s debut shape Cowboys’ Brazil preview
In SB Nation’s Cowboys roundtable, writers praised Brandon Aubrey after he made all seven scoring kicks against Washington, including a 60-yarder, and mostly graded rookie Jaishawn Barham’s green-dot debut B to B+ ahead of Dallas’ Brazil game with Baltimore. -
Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
CNN, MS NOW and Politico regained White House access Thursday under a judge’s 14-day order after being turned away. CNN and MS NOW later said the White House denied their reporters access to cover Chinese President Xi Jinping’s arrival for a state dinner. -
Tigers announce multi-year extensions for Benetti and Dickerson
Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson will remain Detroit Tigers broadcast voices under multi-year extensions announced Sept. 24. The news came as Detroit prepared for its final series of the season; the Chicago White Sox had clinched the Central. -
Seven 2028 recruits plan Michigan visits for Iowa matchup
Seven 2028 recruits are expected to visit Michigan for its game against Iowa this weekend: offensive tackles Antijuan Wilkes Jr. and Mataio Fano, defensive lineman Aedyn Havili, edge rusher Major Stokes, quarterback JJ Howard, cornerback LaMarcus Army and receiver Tyler Trusel.
