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Oceanside dig uncovers hoofed-mammal bones estimated at 40–45 million years old
Workers at a construction site in Oceanside, California, found several bones of a large hoofed mammal about 12 feet underground in September. Paleontologists estimate the fossils are 40–45 million years old; the species has not yet been identified. -
Apple Watch listening tools and Meta glasses raise privacy questions
Apple’s new Watch features can provide a transcript of the previous 15 seconds and a broad daily recap, while Meta’s camera-equipped glasses can record people who may not know it. A Yahoo Finance report says the devices raise questions about consent and bystanders’ privacy. -
Skin bacteria helped one tropical frog resist chytrid fungus in lab tests
A Brazilian lab study found skin bacteria helped Haddadus binotatus resist chytrid fungus: antibiotics that suppressed its skin microbiome made disease signs more likely. Ischnocnema henselii remained highly susceptible with or without antibiotic suppression. -
Motley Fool contributor flags AMD’s valuation after near-200% rally
AMD shares have climbed nearly 200% this year, but Motley Fool contributor Keithen Drury says the stock’s valuation is stretched: he puts its forward P/E at 40 using 2027 earnings estimates and expects returns to trail Nvidia and Broadcom in coming years. -
Songmics 43-inch storage bench is 28% off in Amazon deal
TheStreet reports a limited-time Amazon deal on the Songmics 43-inch folding storage ottoman bench: $36, 28% below its $50 price. It is listed with 35 gallons of storage, a 660-pound weight capacity and a fold-flat design; the article says it ranked No. 1 in Amazon’s ottoman </? -
Lauren Graham says she and Melissa McCarthy take turns throwing cowboy-themed Christmas parties
Lauren Graham recalled that she and Melissa McCarthy have taken turns throwing cowboy-themed Christmas parties since becoming friends on “Gilmore Girls.” She shared the tradition at Variety’s Sept. 23 Power of Women ceremony; one party featured a band called Cousin Lovers. -
Randy Johnson predicts Washington to beat Minnesota 27-21
Before Minnesota’s visit to Husky Stadium, Star Tribune reporter Randy Johnson predicts a 27-21 Washington win. He cites the Gophers’ trouble with Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor and expects Washington QB Demond Williams’ mobility to trouble Minnesota. -
Cardi B says her Grow Good haircare line is for her four children
Cardi B told Entertainment Tonight she is expanding her businesses beyond music to leave something for her four children. She worried they might have to argue with others over music royalties and said her Grow Good haircare line would be theirs if something happened to her. -
Blythe Howard debuts on ‘General Hospital’ as Jordan Ashford’s estranged sister
Blythe Howard debuted on “General Hospital” on Sept. 23 as Monet Mitchell, a new lawyer revealed to be Jordan Ashford’s sister. Howard says the characters are estranged, and their shared history is unfolding as the story progresses. -
NASA releases MACS J0417 image as Hubble completes 200,000th orbit
NASA released a Hubble image of galaxy cluster MACS J0417, captured Sept. 19, the day the telescope completed its 200,000th orbit of Earth. Hubble is revisiting the region for supernova Athena, predicted to reappear between now and early March 2027. -
‘Scrubs’ Season 2 casts Tamera Mowry-Housley as pediatrician Dr. Steffie
Tamera Mowry-Housley will guest-star in Season 2 of ABC’s “Scrubs” revival as Dr. Steffie, a pediatrician who tries to persuade Tosh (Ava Bunn) to specialize in pediatrics. The season opens with back-to-back episodes Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 8/7c. -
Tanzania investigates suspected poisoning after 10 lions found dead
Tanzanian wildlife authorities suspect poisoning after 10 lions were found dead Sept. 18 in the Ndutu area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The area authority said Sept. 19 it had launched an expert investigation to determine the cause and identify those responsible. -
Netflix renews The Beast in Me, with Claire Danes returning
Netflix announced on Sept. 24 that The Beast in Me, which premiered as an eight-episode limited series in November 2025, will return for a second season. Claire Danes will reprise her role as Aggie Wiggs; she is the only cast member confirmed so far. -
Walmart plans fall rollout of Papa Johns pizza ordering
Walmart announced a partnership that will let customers order Papa Johns pizza through its digital ecosystem and combine restaurant meals with grocery and household purchases. Rollout starts in select markets this fall, with nationwide expansion planned. -
‘Scrubs’ season 2 adds Tamera Mowry-Housley as guest star
Tamera Mowry-Housley joins ABC’s “Scrubs” reboot in Season 2 as guest star Dr. Steffie, a pediatrician who tries to persuade Tosh to choose pediatrics. The two-episode premiere airs Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. on ABC; episodes stream on Hulu and Disney+ the next day. -
After Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury, Stephen A. Smith urges Giants to pursue a trade for Shedeur Sanders
Stephen A. Smith urged the New York Giants to pursue a trade for Browns backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders after Jaxson Dart was ruled out for the rest of 2026 with a knee injury against the Rams. Jameis Winston is expected to start in Dart’s absence. -
Leo Rivas returns as Seattle puts Brock Rodden on 10-day IL
The Seattle Mariners placed infielder Brock Rodden on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Sept. 23, with inflammation in his left patellar tendon. They activated infielder Leo Rivas to take his place for the final weekend of the regular season. -
U.S. Army awards AeroVironment $464.8 million laser contract
The U.S. Army awarded AeroVironment a $464.8 million contract for its Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program, part of the company’s LOCUST line. AeroVironment will provide continued training and system support for defenses against small- to medium-sized drones. -
House passes bill to put AM radio in every new U.S. vehicle
The House passed a bill that would require AM radio in every new U.S. car and truck, with no fees or subscriptions. The Congressional Budget Office estimates it would affect 2 million to 2.5 million vehicles a year; the bill now goes to the Senate. -
The Only Colors contributor predicts a 27-24 Michigan State win over Nebraska
In an SB Nation Q&A ahead of Nebraska’s first Big Ten matchup of 2026 against Michigan State, The Only Colors contributor O predicts a 27-24 Spartans win. O says Nebraska’s scoring could make it a shootout, but believes MSU can slow the game down. -
Monster Beverage gets the nod over e.l.f. Beauty in 2026 stock comparison
Motley Fool’s author favors Monster Beverage over e.l.f. Beauty for 2026, citing its scale, profits and international growth. Monster’s latest quarter topped $2.5 billion in revenue, with double-digit growth in every region; international sales are nearly half its business. -
Japan Trench clay may speed ruptures; committee estimates near-zero 30-year odds of another M9
The Japan Trench generated the 2011 M9.1 Tōhoku quake and tsunami, with run-up peaking near 38 meters. A 2025 study found slippery clay that may help ruptures reach the seafloor; Japan’s Earthquake Research Committee puts the 30-year probability of another M9 near zero. -
Motley Fool picks Intuitive Machines over AST SpaceMobile for 2026
The Motley Fool's 2026 pick is Intuitive Machines over AST SpaceMobile, citing price-to-sales ratios of 1.3x and 149x, respectively. Both posted fiscal 2025 losses; the article projects Intuitive Machines' revenue at $952 million in fiscal 2026. -
Motley Fool writer urges caution on Monster Beverage shares
Motley Fool contributor Selena Maranjian urges caution on Monster Beverage: its forward P/E of 34 is above its five-year average of 31, and its price-to-sales ratio is 9.5 versus 8.4. She also cites competition, inflation and analysts’ 10% revenue-growth estimate for 2027. -
FDA elevates Vitruvias thyroid-tablet recall to its Class I risk tier
The FDA raised Vitruvias’ recall of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg, to Class I after tests found possible excess potency. It covers lot 504950 and about 3,655 units distributed nationwide; Class I signals a reasonable probability of serious harm or death. -
Angela Paxton urges GOP women to put the Senate seat ahead of candidates
Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton urged Republican women on Sept. 18 to vote for the party’s candidates, saying the U.S. Senate seat mattered more than a candidate, even if party members were angry. She did not name her estranged husband, GOP nominee Ken Paxton.
