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Wilber Garces Perez remains detained after ICE shooting in Austin
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez remains detained with a bullet in his back, four days after being shot in Austin, his mother told Reuters. She said a video call moments after the shooting was their last conversation; how the shooting unfolded remains unclear. -
Google, OpenAI and Anthropic reportedly target 2026–27 launch for AI standards body
Google, OpenAI and Anthropic reportedly plan an industry-led AI standards body, tentatively named SAFA, for launch by late 2026 or early 2027. It would set frontier-AI safety standards and, under current plans, operate independently of government. -
Vikings bring 2-0 record to Tampa as preview predicts a 24-6 win
The 2-0 Minnesota Vikings visit Tampa Bay this week, with Kyler Murray back but the offense still an open question, according to SB Nation’s preview. It cites Minnesota’s +3 turnover differential against Tampa Bay’s -4 and predicts a 24-6 Vikings win. -
Six boat gadgets span entertainment, navigation, charging and safety
Six boat gadgets cover entertainment, navigation, charging and safety: DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone, Anker Nebula X1 projector, Standard Horizon HX890 radio, Coast WPH34R headlamp, FlexSolar 40W panels and Garmin inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator. -
New York lawsuit seeks to halt Polymarket over alleged unlicensed gambling
New York sued prediction platform Polymarket on Thursday, alleging it operates illegal gambling without a state gaming license. The state asked a judge to stop its operations and impose financial penalties and order consumer restitution. -
Sugarland will play ‘Enjoy the Ride’ in full on its 20th-anniversary tour
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush look back on making 2006’s Enjoy the Ride as the duo prepares for its Ride or Die Tour in October and November. The album brought them their first two No. 1 country hits and Grammy wins. -
FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech’s XFG COVID vaccine for 2026–27
The FDA approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s 2026–27 COMIRNATY XFG COVID-19 vaccine for adults 65 and older and people ages 5–64 with high-risk conditions. The article says the update may protect recurring seasonal revenue, but normalized booster demand limits growth. -
Zoos use games and gadgets to engage captive animals
Some zoos and aquariums are using interactive devices—from iPad hunting games for penguins to custom Xbox games for orangutans and puzzle feeders for an arctic fox—to stimulate natural behaviors and relieve boredom, though researchers say the benefits are hard to measure. -
US-Iran talks follow Trump’s UN threat as he weighs renewed military action
After Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran’s Islamic Republic at the UN, US-Iran negotiators held mediated talks—the first known in months. Marco Rubio said they shared ideas; Trump says a deal remains possible but is weighing renewed military action and sanctions. -
Mia Goth seeks remote deposition in lawsuit over alleged MaXXXine set kick
Mia Goth has asked a Los Angeles court for a remote deposition in James Hunter’s lawsuit, which alleges she intentionally kicked him on the MaXXXine set. She says Hunter’s public claims and efforts to obtain information about her residence raise safety and privacy concerns. -
Court pauses Trump media ban, restoring access for CNN, Politico and MS NOW
CNN, Politico and MS NOW regained White House access after a federal judge ordered their press passes restored, saying the ban likely violated their constitutional due-process rights. The order bars enforcement of the ban for 14 days; an emergency hearing was canceled. -
Notre Dame–Purdue preview tips Nolan James for 150 yards, Dunham for two sacks
Ahead of Notre Dame’s game against Purdue, the writer predicts Nolan James Jr. will top 150 all-purpose yards and Rodney Dunham will record two sacks. The writer expects James to lead the backfield and Purdue to throw often, giving Dunham pass-rush chances. -
After an MRI, Ceddanne Rafaela is listed to start for Boston
Ceddanne Rafaela is listed in Boston’s lineup for Thursday night against Cleveland after being pulled from the previous game with cramping he described as minor and possibly related to dehydration. He had an MRI Thursday, but no result was reported. -
Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate climbs to 7.37%, a two-year high
The average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate rose 11 basis points to 7.37%, its highest in two years, Yahoo Finance reporter Claire Boston said. For a $400,000 home with 20% down, she estimated monthly payments would be over $200 higher than a year ago. -
Microsoft's cash flow and Azure rise as AI spending may test dividends
Microsoft's fiscal 2026 operating cash flow rose over 34% to $182.9 billion, while Azure revenue climbed 42% to $29.42 billion in Q4. The board declared a $0.98-per-share quarterly dividend, but rising AI and data-center investment could weigh on future free cash flow. -
Gregg Popovich marries Mary Barth Budenholzer, Mike Budenholzer’s former wife
Gregg Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer on Sept. 16, a marriage confirmed by the Bexar County clerk. She was previously married to Mike Budenholzer, who served as an assistant coach with Popovich’s San Antonio Spurs from 1996 to 2013. -
Ronald Spektor gets 4 to 12 years for stealing nearly $16M from Coinbase users
Ronald Spektor, 23, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $16 million from about 100 Coinbase users. He posed as a company representative and directed victims to transfer funds to wallets he controlled. -
TTM Technologies and Amphenol shares gain amid defense and AI spending
TTM Technologies shares are up more than 88% this year and Amphenol’s more than 21%. The Motley Fool says both benefit from defense modernization and AI infrastructure spending. Second-quarter revenue grew 37% at TTM and 55% at Amphenol year over year. -
Bears could face Eagles without their top two quarterbacks in Week 3
Caleb Williams (hamstring) and backup Tyson Bagent (concussion) were listed as not participating on the Bears’ estimated Thursday injury report, putting both in doubt for Monday’s Week 3 game against Philadelphia. If both miss Monday, Case Keenum would start. -
Motley Fool favors AbbVie over Lilly for value in 2026
The Motley Fool calls AbbVie the more sensible 2026 buy on valuation, although Eli Lilly is growing faster on demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs. Lilly’s forward P/E and price-to-sales ratios are 24.8 and 13.2, versus 16.4 and 7.3 for AbbVie. -
Neko Health's one-hour screening combines imaging, heart checks and blood tests
Neko Health’s one-hour preventive screening combines radiation-free skin and body imaging, heart and circulation tests, and blood analysis covering more than 50 clinically selected biomarkers. Results are delivered during the same visit. -
FEVM pairs Ryzen 9 9950X3D and RTX 5090 Laptop GPU in 2.6L PC
FEVM unveiled its 2.6-liter FA80G mini PC, pairing a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D desktop CPU with Nvidia’s 24GB RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. The CPU can receive up to 90W and the GPU up to 150W; the bare-bones flagship is priced at ¥22,299 (about $3,300) before memory and storage. -
Judge blocks Oklahoma from excluding Jewish group from charter program
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction barring Oklahoma from excluding the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation from its charter program, ruling the religious bar violates the First Amendment. Charter schools receive state funds. -
Acuña is back in right field after missing one Braves game
Ronald Acuña Jr. is back in Atlanta’s lineup after missing one game when he fouled a ball off his knee against Cincinnati. He will bat second and start in right field in Thursday’s series finale, following treatment to his knee over the past 36 hours. -
Boeing extension keeps Albany making about 300 composite 787 frames
Albany Engineered Composites will continue producing approximately 300 unique composite fuselage frames for Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner under an extended agreement. The work covers Sections 41 and 43 at Albany’s Salt Lake City facility, where the partnership dates to 2014. -
DeSean Jackson says Chip Kelly mishandled his 2013 Eagles release
DeSean Jackson said on The Dan Patrick Show that he has not spoken with former Eagles coach Chip Kelly since Philadelphia released him in 2013. He called it a “bonehead mistake,” said it hurt his NFL career and criticized Kelly’s explanation of his departure. -
Before Jaguars rematch, Springer remembers Washington’s 96-yard return
Patriots special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer says Parker Washington’s 96-yard punt-return touchdown for Jacksonville on Oct. 20, 2024, still sticks with him. The teams meet Sunday, and Springer says New England must stay disciplined to prevent another big return.
