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Neptune reaches opposition with a nearly full Moon nearby Sept. 25
Neptune reaches opposition at 10 p.m. EDT Sept. 25, putting it at its best for viewing, but a nearly full Moon nearby may make it harder to spot. In southern Pisces, it stands nearly 50° high around local midnight and requires binoculars or a telescope to see. -
Heata routes business-server waste heat into UK homes’ hot-water tanks
Heata installs rented business servers in UK homes and routes their waste heat into hot-water cylinders, reducing gas-heating demand. It says it pays for additional electricity and aims to provide about 80% of the heat for a home's heating system. -
Sunderland end winless start with 2-0 victory at Middlesbrough
Sunderland beat Middlesbrough 2-0 away on 25 September 2005, ending a start of five defeats and a draw with their first win of the season and first Premier League victory since 2002. Tommy Miller scored after two minutes; Julio Arca sealed it with a second-half free-kick. -
Insect-cuisine advocate David George Gordon, known as the ‘Bug Chef,’ dies at 76
Food writer David George Gordon, known as the “Bug Chef,” died Aug. 4, 2026, aged 76. In cookbooks including The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook, he promoted insect dishes for taste and nutrition, offering recipes from chocolate-dipped ants to cicada pizza. -
Lambeth Palace rescinded award to Pakistan Ulema Council chairman after backlash
Archbishop Sarah Mullally presented a Lambeth Award to Pakistan Ulema Council chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, then Lambeth Palace rescinded it after backlash over his past praise of militant figures, according to the Telegraph commentary. -
McGeady reflects on Sunderland’s relegations, Wembley losses and 2020 win
Former Sunderland winger Aiden McGeady says he loved five years at the club despite two relegations and Wembley defeats. He recalled his Portsmouth equaliser in the 2019 Checkatrade Trophy final; Sunderland later won the 2020 Papa John’s Trophy final behind closed doors. -
Valkyries rally for 76-75 win in Nneka Ogwumike's final WNBA game
Nneka Ogwumike ended her WNBA career with 17 points and 15 rebounds, but the Los Angeles Sparks lost 76-75 to Golden State after the Valkyries erased a double-digit lead with a late 13-0 run. Her 19th double-double of the season set a Sparks single-season record. -
Evercore ISI upgrades Ciena, lifts target to $550 on AI networking prospects
Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani upgraded Ciena to Outperform from In Line on Sept. 21 and raised his price target to $550 from $375, citing its optical-networking prospects as AI data-center expansion drives demand for faster, higher-bandwidth links. -
John Mearsheimer says he went to Moscow unaware US cards would not work
John Mearsheimer said in a video after visiting Moscow that he had essentially no money during the trip because he did not know U.S. credit cards could not be used in Russia. Visa and Mastercard suspended Russian operations in 2022. -
Lucas Spence’s three homers power Astros to 7-5 win over Athletics
Houston beat the Athletics 7-5 in the opener of their season-ending four-game series, hitting five home runs. Rookie Lucas Spence hit three, including a ninth-inning homer that restored a two-run lead as Houston chased the division title and a playoff spot. -
Meta’s Reality Labs losses top $85 billion as annual growth slows
Meta’s Reality Labs has accumulated more than $85 billion in operating losses since the end of 2020, but first-half 2026 losses were $8.6 billion, slightly below a year earlier. CEO Mark Zuckerberg expects 2026 losses to be similar to 2025’s $19.2 billion and likely to peak. -
Lucas Spence's first three MLB homers help Astros beat Athletics 7-5
Houston Astros rookie center fielder Lucas Spence hit the first three home runs of his MLB career Thursday, helping beat the Athletics 7-5 in West Sacramento. The win kept Houston tied with Texas atop the AL West; the Astros hold the tiebreaker. -
Researchers describe nearly 12-foot Kayrasaurus changliensis with curved claws
Researchers describe Kayrasaurus changliensis, a therizinosaur from western China, based on a nearly complete skeleton missing its hind limbs. It lived about 125 million years ago, was estimated at 11.8 feet long and had strongly curved claws on three fingers. -
Detroit police investigate claim Kimberly Moore was cremated before funeral
Detroit police are investigating after Kimberly Moore’s family said they were told Hutchinson Funeral Home had cremated the 61-year-old before her planned funeral, then showed them another woman in Moore’s clothes and wig. The home apologized and opened an internal review. -
Netblocks reports internet disruption in northern Ethiopia amid Tigray fighting
Netblocks reported an internet disruption in northern Ethiopia Friday; AFP could not reach sources by phone in Tigray. The Tigray People's Liberation Front said its Wednesday offensives into Amhara and Afar were in response to federal attacks. -
Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery files for Chapter 11 after closure
Pennsylvania’s Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery filed for Chapter 11 on Sept. 11, 2026, to restructure debts about 10 months after its winery and tasting room closed, following the state Supreme Court’s rejection of the owner’s final appeal to keep operating. -
DIYer’s solar display puts neighborhood outreach ahead of cost savings
A Reddit DIYer got two dual-axis solar trackers working after they sat boxed for two years, linking them to move together. The builder called the result “functional yard art” to teach neighbors about solar, while saying extra fixed panels are usually cheaper. -
Insider Monkey favors HPE over Dell as a risk-adjusted AI investment
Insider Monkey favors HPE over Dell for risk-adjusted AI exposure: HPE trades at about 14 times forward earnings versus Dell near 20, while Dell’s $95 billion AI-server backlog must convert into cash amid working-capital and margin risks. -
Penix returns as Falcons beat Packers 35-14 for first 2026 win
Michael Penix Jr. returned from an ACL injury as Atlanta beat Green Bay 35-14 at Lambeau Field for its first win of the 2026 season. Bijan Robinson rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns, while Drake London caught nine passes for 194 yards. -
Top tech executives attended Trump’s White House dinner with Xi Jinping
At Thursday’s White House dinner with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Donald Trump was joined by AMD’s Lisa Su, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Elon Musk and former Apple CEO Tim Cook. Tariffs, critical minerals and AI safety were on the agenda. -
Two-session Treasury sell-off lifts U.S. 10-year yield to 19-year high
U.S. Treasury yields rose for a second session: the 10-year hit 5.2251%, a 19-year high, while the 30-year reached 5.5016%, its highest since 2004. Reuters said no clear trigger was apparent; the rise puts pressure on government borrowing and household mortgage costs. -
Songs apparently generated with AI for Alleigha Botner played at Caleb Flynn’s murder trial
At Caleb Flynn’s murder trial, an investigator said apparently AI-generated songs on his phone were tied to Alleigha Botner; one was played in court. Botner said lyrics referred to their secret meetings and first texts. Flynn has pleaded not guilty to killing Ashley Flynn. -
Packers’ 146 rushing yards through three games are their lowest since 1933
Atlanta beat Green Bay at Lambeau Field Thursday night as the Packers managed just 17 rushing yards on nine carries. Through three games, Green Bay has 146 rushing yards, its lowest total at that point since 1933, according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. -
Insider Monkey favors Meta over Alphabet in AI-ad stock comparison
Insider Monkey favors Meta over Alphabet as the stronger AI-advertising stock pick: Meta trades near 23 times forward earnings versus Alphabet’s 25 and posted 28% second-quarter revenue growth versus Alphabet’s 24%; its edge depends on containing spending. -
Pistorius discusses military cooperation with Hungary’s new defence chief
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is holding talks in Hungary on Friday about military cooperation and is due to meet his new counterpart, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi. Both ministers intend to make a public statement afterward. -
At Commanders briefing, Daronte Jones mentioned communication 25 times
Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones mentioned “communication” 25 times during a 15-minute news conference, according to reporter Martenzie Johnson, who said Jones appeared to see it as central to the defense’s problems. -
Bambu P2S leads Popular Mechanics’ home 3D printer picks
Popular Mechanics tested seven home 3D printers, naming Bambu’s P2S the best overall at $749 and Snapmaker’s U1 the best multicolor model at $849. The roundup prioritizes ease of use for newcomers while offering machines for different printing needs. -
Signet’s 20% jump leaves analysts divided on whether earnings gains can last
Signet shares rose about 20% after Q2 fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS of $2.19 beat the $1.74 estimate; it raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $10.45–$12.15. Analysts are split over whether gains can last after temporary benefits fade.
