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Kyle Juszczyk appeals reported $14,926 NFL fine over touchdown gesture
San Francisco 49ers star Kyle Juszczyk is appealing a reported $14,926 NFL fine for miming a drink during a touchdown celebration. The league said it resembled chugging beer and could be construed as poor taste; the gesture is an ode to his “Juice” nickname. -
Records dispute Sunny Hostin's claim she was sole holdout in Rakowitz's 1991 trial
On The View, Sunny Hostin said she was the lone holdout who persuaded 11 others to find Daniel Rakowitz not guilty by reason of insanity in the 1991 trial over Monika Beerle's 1989 murder; an NJ.com update says records dispute that she alone held out. -
Macron says France will send troops and defence systems to protect Yanbu
France will send troops, radar and defence systems to protect Yanbu, a key Saudi energy port, President Emmanuel Macron said. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have hit the route with missiles; he said France’s role is to protect the site, not join a conflict. -
FDA advisers vote to back Galleri test for signals linked to 50-plus cancers
An FDA advisory panel voted to back Grail’s Galleri blood test for signals linked to 50-plus cancers, potentially paving the way for Medicare and private-insurance coverage. The test is meant to supplement standard screening, and false positives and negatives are possible. -
MMA mailbag questions the case for banning oblique kicks
A weekly MMA mailbag argues that banning straight kicks to the kneecap is hard to justify: the writer says career-ending injuries remain mostly theoretical, with few actual cases, and questions how a rule could distinguish the kick from other legal attacks. -
Hayley Williams honors ex-husband Chad Gilbert after his death at 45
Paramore singer Hayley Williams posted an Instagram Stories tribute to ex-husband Chad Gilbert on Wednesday, three days after the New Found Glory guitarist died of brain cancer at 45. She said their time together taught her a lot and thanked him for his influence. -
Six Big Ten picks project one-point wins for Maryland and Oregon
The writer picks Washington, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Penn State and Oregon to win this week’s six Big Ten matchups, after going 14–4 overall and .500 against the spread during nonconference play. Maryland–UCLA and Oregon–USC are projected as one-point games. -
New migraine guidance adds first-line CGRP drugs, lowers prevention threshold
The American Academy of Neurology’s first migraine-guideline update since 2012 lowers the threshold for considering preventive care from eight monthly migraines to four and adds CGRP inhibitors as first-line options alongside traditional medicines. -
Karoline Leavitt says Trump may listen to women more than men
Former Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Sean Hannity’s podcast that Trump may listen to women more than men and has “such respect” for them. She cited his appointments of women to senior posts and said he appreciated her criticism of journalists. -
‘Tracker’ Season 4 puts viewers ahead of Colter on a family secret
Justin Hartley says “Tracker” Season 4 will keep viewers ahead of Colter Shaw on what his father did to him as a child, though the reveal is set aside for now. Russell took a shady job in last season’s finale to keep Colter from learning it; the season premieres Oct. 4. -
Atlanta, Las Vegas or Golden State could await the Indiana Fever in the playoffs
The Indiana Fever will be seeded fifth or sixth in the WNBA playoffs. A Thursday win over Minnesota or a Washington Mystics loss secures fifth; if Indiana loses and Washington wins, the Fever finish sixth, facing Las Vegas or Golden State rather than Atlanta. -
NOAA probes second fin whale found dead on an Alaska cruise ship this year
NOAA is investigating a 57.5-foot adult male fin whale found dead on a cruise ship’s bow in Sitka on Sept. 17, the second such case in Alaska this year. The whale was towed to a nearby beach; officials are assessing whether they can perform a necropsy to establish its cause of死. -
Jinger Duggar Vuolo says a fourth child isn't planned for now
Jinger Duggar Vuolo said she and husband Jeremy are not planning a fourth baby for now, answering a follower during an Instagram Stories Q&A on Sept. 23. The couple is enjoying life with their three children: Felicity, 7, Evangeline, 4, and Finnegan, 17 months. -
New York Times shares slide amid suit alleging bias in Israel-Hamas coverage
Major shareholders sued The New York Times on Wednesday over alleged bias in its Israel-Hamas war coverage, seeking internal records. The company's shares fell as much as 11.9% this week and were down 9.8% at 2:09 p.m. EDT Thursday; the Times denied the claims. -
Nick Chubb to retire as a Brown after one-day deal with Cleveland
Nick Chubb will sign a one-day contract with Cleveland and retire as a Brown, the team announced Thursday. The 30-year-old spent seven of his eight NFL seasons with the Browns and will be honored at their Week 3 home opener against Carolina. -
Beckham, Moore and Von Teese's wedding looks: purple, lilac and red-blue silk
Victoria Beckham wore purple at her 1999 wedding reception, Julianne Moore chose a lilac Prada dress for her 2003 ceremony, and Dita Von Teese’s 2005 Vivienne Westwood gown only looked purple: its silk was woven from red and blue. -
Joey Porter Jr.'s return for Steelers-Bengals game remains uncertain
Joey Porter Jr. has yet to play this season because of a back injury and is uncertain for the Steelers-Bengals game this weekend. Thursday, he said he did everything and it went smoothly; he expects to play eventually but made no commitment to this game. -
KeyBanc analyst links Meta’s stock rebound to renewed AI momentum
KeyBanc’s Justin Patterson says Meta’s stock rebounded as AI products gain traction, with the Muse AI launch and device cycle helping recast Meta as a leader. He says Muse downloads and business integrations could lift engagement and revenue estimates. -
JCPenney closes Pittsburgh’s Ross Park Mall store after about 40 years
JCPenney has closed its Ross Park Mall store in Pittsburgh after about 40 years, saying it could not continue the lease on current terms or find another suitable site in the market. The retailer said it hopes to keep serving customers through nearly 650 stores nationwide and its. -
Trump’s planned Texas-Tennessee appearance could disrupt sideline headsets
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says Trump’s planned Saturday attendance at the No. 1 Texas–No. 14 Tennessee game could briefly cut coach-to-player headsets as he enters, leaves or moves around Neyland Stadium. Fans are urged to arrive early for enhanced security screening. -
Fans connect Taylor Swift’s clues to ‘Patient Zero’ and ‘The Encore’
Taylor Swift is set to release The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, an expanded edition featuring lead single “Patient Zero,” on Sept. 25. A clip with Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell debuted Sept. 24; fans link clues in “Opalite” and her Emmys sketch to both. -
Lilly says its drugs drew 70% of 700,000 Medicare GLP-1 starts
Lilly CEO David Ricks said 700,000 seniors have started GLP-1 treatment since Medicare’s temporary Bridge program began covering obesity drugs in July; seven in 10 chose a Lilly drug. Eligible members pay $50 monthly, and the program runs through 2027. -
Kittle mocks NFL fine with photo of Kyle Juszczyk in a hot tub
After the NFL fined 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for miming a beer chug during a celebration, teammate George Kittle posted a photo of him drinking Bud Light in a hot tub before practice. Juszczyk has appealed and told ESPN's Adam Schefter he does not drink beer. -
Spielberg recalls Judge Judy mock trial arranged for his mother’s 90th birthday
Steven Spielberg and his three sisters arranged a mock Judge Judy trial as a 90th-birthday gift for their late mother, Leah Adler, who adored the show. The televised skit featured a dispute over a bill for Groucho Marx glasses bought for her party. -
Giants claim Camilo Doval as season player total nears MLB record
The San Francisco Giants claimed former reliever Camilo Doval from the Pirates, bringing him back to the club. They have used 70 players this season, one below the MLB record of 71; Blade Tidwell was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room. -
Ryan Murphy cites story and actor availability in AHS 13 casting
Ryan Murphy says American Horror Story season 13 casting depends on story progression and actor availability, but did not specify which explains Taissa Farmiga’s absence. Jessica Lange, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson and Billie Lourd are among the returning stars. -
Nolan Wells’ state autopsy notes head bruises; cause and manner undetermined
Family attorneys released Nolan Wells’ state autopsy: it lists two roughly 2-inch bruises at the back of his head but leaves his cause and manner of death undetermined. The grand jury found insufficient evidence for charges and said its findings were consistent with drowning. -
AWS profits and growth underpin Motley Fool’s case for Amazon shares
Amazon’s AWS supplied 60% of Q2 operating income on about 21% of revenue, while sales grew 37% and its backlog reached $496 billion. The Motley Fool argues the cloud unit’s profit and growth make it the main reason to buy Amazon shares.
