News archive — Page 214
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Chase urges NFLPA to fight $89,556 in Bengals celebration fines
Jonathan Jones reports Bengals receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were fined a combined $89,556 for six celebrations. Chase urged players and the NFLPA to fight the fines, saying he was fined for an elbow gesture after Sunday’s touchdown. -
Anthony Scaramucci revisits 11-day Trump job that nearly cost his marriage
In his new book, Anthony Scaramucci revisits his 11 days as Donald Trump’s White House communications director in 2017, when his pregnant wife filed for divorce and he missed their son’s birth; he says they are now closer than ever. -
A Lehigh Acres wastewater plant leak sent about 2,000 gallons of chlorine onto land
Officials said about 2,000 gallons of liquid chlorine spilled onto nearby ground at Lee County's Lehigh Acres wastewater plant on Sept. 18, without reaching drains or waterways. Possible effects on soil and the shallow aquifer remain unclear. -
Bengals believe early defensive gains can ease Joe Burrow’s burden
Cincinnati held Houston to 6 points in a 20-6 win and ranks eighth in scoring defense through two games, giving Joe Burrow more room to manage games instead of carrying the offense. The Bengals are 2-0, but Burrow cautioned that two weeks prove little. -
Explosion throws Riverside man from window after he talks pregnant woman out of jumping
Riverside man Brian Jackson, 48, was thrown from a second-story window by an explosion during an apartment fire on Sept. 16 after talking a pregnant woman out of jumping. He is hospitalized with both legs broken, and doctors told his family one might need amputation. -
Royal Caribbean agrees to buy half of Sandals for about $3 billion
On Sept. 23, 2026, Royal Caribbean agreed to buy 50% of Sandals Resorts International for about $3 billion, implying a $6 billion enterprise value and marking its largest land-based hospitality expansion. Its shares fell 6.1% to $230 after the announcement. -
Police call Belleville Yom Kippur synagogue shooting hate-motivated
Belleville police say a Sunday-night shooting outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on Yom Kippur was a deliberate, hate-motivated attack on the Jewish community. Constable Jeff Smith, shot multiple times, confronted the gunman; the suspect later died. -
Lakers criticized over Smart’s offer and Hachimura’s Clippers move
Marcus Smart said the Lakers’ offer did not match his play and lacked the security he wanted before he signed with Houston in July. Lake Show Life’s Svyatoslav Rovenchuk speculated money was behind Rui Hachimura’s Clippers move, despite Luka Dončić wanting him back. -
Germany's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands puts Klopp's approach under scrutiny
Germany drew 1-1 with the Netherlands in Jürgen Klopp’s first match in charge. SB Nation’s analysis says Germany retreated under second-half pressure, raising questions about the team’s confidence, player selection and fit with Klopp’s system. -
Sidibe says Queenie will mentor young witches in ‘AHS’ Season 13
Gabourey Sidibe says Queenie returns in American Horror Story Season 13 as a mentor working with the Supreme to guide young witches, rather than as a student. Billie Lourd says she now feels empathy for Mallory, who has been through a lot. -
London hosts Laver Cup for a second time as ninth edition opens September 25
The ninth Laver Cup starts in London on September 25, with Team Europe and Team World playing through September 27. Europe leads their all-time series 5-3, but defending champion Team World won the 2025 edition. Day 1 is set for three singles and one doubles match. -
Chargers’ Slater and Strange move up to full practice before Bills game
Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater (groin) and right guard Cole Strange (pectoral) were full participants Thursday after limited practices Wednesday, ahead of Week 3 at Buffalo. Kayode Awosika and Dalvin Tomlinson did not practice. -
Palantir to integrate Nebius AI infrastructure into its commercial platform
Palantir named Nebius its preferred sovereign AI infrastructure partner on Sept. 8, with plans to integrate Nebius compute and inference into its platform. Clients can run open models and demanding workloads while retaining control of proprietary data. -
After New York City releases 170,000 9/11 air-quality documents, Giuliani denies cover-up claims
Rudy Giuliani denied hiding 9/11 toxic-air evidence, saying his administration “posted everything.” Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration released 170,000 air-quality documents; Giuliani said he was told more was known about 10 months after leaving office. -
October rules shift SNAP costs to states and restrict Medicaid for some immigrants
From October 1, 2026, federal SNAP administrative funding drops from 50% to 25%, leaving states to cover 75%. Federal full-scope Medicaid funding will be limited for many lawful noncitizens unless states fund alternative coverage; emergency Medicaid remains. -
Australia’s Fair Work Commission sets rules for AI-assisted filings
Australia’s Fair Work Commission will require disclosure of AI use and checks of AI-assisted documents from Oct. 20. About 40% of surveyed applicants in dismissal matters said AI helped prepare or manage cases; the tribunal warns it can invent legal citations. -
Corie Walsh pleads not guilty to three murder charges in son's death
Corie Walsh, 40, pleaded not guilty Thursday to three murder charges in the Sept. 1 death of her 2-year-old son Barrett in Frankfort, Illinois. Her husband, mother and other relatives attended the hearing; her lawyer said the family supports her. -
Japan weighs humanoid robots for noncombat military duties
Japan is weighing humanoid robots for noncombat Self-Defense Forces roles amid a recruitment shortage. Initial tasks could include base patrols and moving supplies; officials say they are not considering armed humanoid robots for combat, and military performance is unknown. -
Ina Garten weighs seasonal specials as Food Network talks continue
Ina Garten says she and Food Network are discussing what follows the next season of “Be My Guest”; she is more interested in seasonal specials than committing to another full series. Season 9 premieres Oct. 3, while her weekly video podcast debuted Sept. 16. -
UN unanimously affirms maritime zones remain as seas rise
The UN unanimously adopted a resolution urging action on rising seas through emissions cuts and resilience funding for vulnerable countries. It says maritime zones remain as coasts retreat and a state would not necessarily lose statehood if one constituent element disappears. -
Super Mario Galaxy tops SVG’s five-game 3D Mario ranking
SVG ranks Super Mario Galaxy first among five 3D Mario games, followed by Super Mario 64, Odyssey, Galaxy 2 and 3D World. It cites Galaxy’s gravity-based planet levels, orchestral score and design; the list excludes Mario Kart and other spin-offs. -
Commanders ask readers how Mariota can beat Seattle
With Jayden Daniels out after dislocating his left elbow in Washington’s Week 2 loss to Dallas, the 0-2 Commanders are asking readers how Marcus Mariota can lead them past Seattle in their Week 3 home opener. Selected responses will appear Friday morning. -
Saints’ projected draft slot moves from 19th to 14th after Week 3 win
New Orleans is projected to pick 14th after Week 3, up from 19th a week earlier despite a win. The post cites schedule strength and the Carolina Panthers’ win as reasons; possible picks include LSU tackle Jordan Seaton and Florida running back Jadan Baugh. -
Hernandez steps in for Gall to face Dumas at UFC Vegas 121
The UFC announced Thursday that Luis Hernandez (8-0) will replace Mickey Gall against Sedriques Dumas at UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday; the promotion said Gall withdrew because of medical issues. Hernandez returns 11 days after his Contender Series fight. -
A 2019 robot survey found over 1,000 Antarctic rockfish nests in the Weddell Sea
A robot found more than 1,000 Antarctic rockfish nests in clusters in the Weddell Sea in 2019. Researchers say the layout suggests fish in central nests gain safety in numbers; expedition data are also being used to support a proposed marine protected area, still under review.
