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Fifteen newcomers enter Isle of Man’s House of Keys after election
The Isle of Man’s 2026 general election sent 15 newcomers into the 24-seat House of Keys; three serving ministers—Tim Johnston, Daphne Caine and Clare Barber—lost their seats. At 18, Daniel Davison became the youngest person ever elected to the assembly. -
California gets record 580 MW from Sunrun and Tesla home batteries
More than 140,000 Sunrun and Tesla home batteries sent a record 580 MW to California’s grid during a three-hour evening period in the Sept. 9 heat wave. About 110,000 Tesla Powerwalls supplied 517 MW; 30,000-plus other batteries contributed 63 MW. -
Trump set to address Washington ‘Golden Age’ event with Musk and tech leaders
President Trump is slated to address a “Golden Age” event in Washington on Tuesday, with invitation materials naming Elon Musk, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and administration officials as guests. The daylong agenda includes panels on AI, energy and space. -
Bank of America sees 45% upside for Micron ahead of Sept. 30 report
Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya reaffirmed a Buy rating on Micron and a $1,550 price target, about 45% above its Sept. 23 close, ahead of its Sept. 30 results; BofA says the bull case depends on gross margins staying near mid-80%. -
Al Michaels’ Falcons-Packers errors prompt some viewers to urge retirement
Al Michaels made several mistakes during the Falcons’ opening drive against the Packers on Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football, including saying Michael Penix Jr. played at Oregon and calling Bijan Robinson “Brian Robinson.” Some viewers called for Michaels to retire. -
Arizona completes first Coors Field sweep since 2018 with 12-8 win
Arizona beat Colorado 12-8 to complete a three-game sweep at Coors Field, its first there since 2018, and extend its winning streak to five. The Diamondbacks head to San Diego Friday to face the Padres and try to keep their season alive. -
Luka Doncic looked for rookie Cameron Carr in Lakers pickup game, Pelinka says
Lakers president Rob Pelinka says rookie Cameron Carr was on Luka Doncic’s team in a pickup game, where Doncic looked for him after Carr hit corner threes and made back cuts for lobs. Pelinka praised Carr’s shooting, athleticism, character and eagerness to learn. -
Leigh McGowan says China sees Trump as an “easy mark” at Xi summit
CNN panelist Leigh McGowan said Thursday that China sees President Donald Trump as an “easy mark,” calling his summit meetings with Xi Jinping a “strokefest.” Her remarks came during a CNN NewsNight debate over Trump’s negotiating record and questions about a China trade deal. -
Trump says bald eagle gift to Xi embodies America's free spirit
Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping a bald eagle sculpture at a Washington state dinner, saying it embodied “the free and soaring spirit of America.” Their summit sought personal ties amid AI competition and a temporary trade truce extended during the visit. -
S&P 500 could finish 2027 above 9,000 without a richer valuation
A Motley Fool analysis predicts the S&P 500 will finish 2027 above 9,000, about 16% above its Sept. 22 close of 7,764.64. The target would require expected earnings to rise 16%–18% over five quarters, with the valuation multiple unchanged. -
Sources expect Trump, Johnson and tech CEOs to meet Sept. 29 on AI
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are expected to meet with technology CEOs about artificial intelligence Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to sources familiar with the plan; the participating executives have not been identified. -
Proposed Twin Metals mine raises drinking-water concerns in Fort Frances
Fort Frances, Ontario, is concerned the proposed Twin Metals mine near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters could put its drinking water at risk. The town relies on Rainy Lake, and its infrastructure manager says the treatment plant cannot handle contamination mining could cause. -
SEC filing details Nova CTO Shay Wolfing's $1.4 million sale of 3,864 shares
Nova Ltd. CTO Shay Wolfing reported selling 3,864 ordinary shares on Sept. 21, 2026, for about $1.4 million, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The sale was 15% of his directly held shares before the transaction; he retained 21,409 directly held shares. -
Sherrill urges Caldwell to resign after report details harassment allegation and ethics violations
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill urged Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign after a Sept. 24 report found credible evidence of a romantic advance toward a staffer’s friend and a lewd remark after rejection, plus ethics violations. His lawyers deny the allegations. -
Phillies say Luis Arraez has ankle sprain, X-rays are negative
Luis Arraez left Philadelphia’s 5-1 loss to Milwaukee Thursday after going down while reaching first base. Manager Don Mattingly said Arraez has a left ankle sprain, X-rays were negative and more will be known Friday; he is hopeful Arraez can play in the postseason. -
At UN talks, Miliband warns Iran over hostile activity on UK soil
At the UN, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi Britain would not tolerate hostile activity on UK soil. The Foreign Office said he reiterated Britain’s resolve to counter Iran-linked threats, including attacks on British Jews. -
Matt Goncalves fined $8,847 for mimed beer-chugging celebration
Colts guard Matt Goncalves was fined $8,847 for miming a beer chug after teammate Tyler Warren’s touchdown against Kansas City; teammate Mo Alie-Cox defended him online, saying, “It was a soda.” Goncalves is reportedly planning to appeal. -
Fever fall 86-66 to Lynx as Boston exits injured and Harris is carried off
Indiana fell 86-66 to Minnesota as Aliyah Boston exited in the second quarter with a right lower-leg injury and was ruled out for the game; Tyasha Harris was carried off after hurting her left ankle in the third. The Fever have not disclosed Boston’s playoff availability. -
At UN, Nepal’s PM calls deadly August flood a climate warning
At the U.N. Thursday, Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah called August’s flood a climate warning and urged action. It killed at least 1,400 people, with more still missing; scientists link climate-driven permafrost melt to instability in the partly collapsed glacier. -
Sherrill gives New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign after an independent probe found three violations: sexual harassment, seeking a promotion for an employee he was dating and bringing guests to ticketed events without payment. -
Nolan Wells DA challenges Ben Crump’s claim of deleted phone data
Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath disputed Ben Crump’s claim that messages were deleted from Nolan Wells’ phone, saying the cited Snapchat activity involved other users, not access to Wells’ device. She said Crump’s team had not provided contrary evidence. -
Late Lombardi equalizer not enough as Devils fall 4-3 to Rangers in preseason shootout
The New Jersey Devils erased a 3-2 third-period deficit when Amadeus Lombardi tied their preseason game against the New York Rangers with 1:44 left, but lost 4-3 in a shootout. Stefan Noesen and Ethan Edwards scored in regulation for New Jersey. -
Pezeshkian says Iran will respond strongly if attacks continue
President Masoud Pezeshkian said the U.S. imposed the six-month conflict on Iran and warned Tehran would respond “strongly” if attacks continue. In a Fox News interview, he said Iran remains open to diplomacy and wants disputes settled through negotiations. -
Ally Brown’s equalizer earns Arizona a second straight Big 12 draw
Arizona drew 1-1 at Kansas State for its second straight Big 12 tie. Gabby DeMers put K-State ahead with a long-range goal before Ally Brown equalized in the 58th minute; Kansas State outshot Arizona 20-10 as driving rain fell in the second half. -
Costco perks surface in a Verizon user's comparison of T-Mobile's 55+ plan
A Verizon customer weighing T-Mobile's 55+ plan said it costs $45 a month and that a speed reduction after 50GB would likely matter little given their low data use. In a Reddit discussion, a Costco member said switching brought phone discounts and a gift card worth over $300. -
Milwaukee sets franchise record with first 100-win season
The Brewers beat Philadelphia 5-1 Thursday to reach 100 wins for the first time in franchise history, surpassing their previous record of 97 set last season. At 100-59, Milwaukee has MLB's best record and can still clinch the postseason's top seed and home-field advantage. -
A hypothetical Venus moon could have spiraled inward, study models suggest
A new study modeled hypothetical moons around Venus and found that the planet’s 243-Earth-day rotation could pull them inward; many simulations ended in a collision. The researchers stress the work does not establish that Venus ever had a moon.
