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Giants bring Camilo Doval back after Pirates designate him for assignment
The Giants brought right-hander Camilo Doval back to their active roster after the Pirates designated him for assignment, moving Blake Tidwell to the 60-day injured list to open a spot. Doval had a 3.79 ERA in 20 Pittsburgh appearances but walked nearly 16% of batters faced. -
U.S. gas prices could set September record if monthly average holds at $4.30
U.S. gas averaged $4.30 a gallon for September through Thursday, putting the month on pace to exceed the 2023 September record by nearly 50 cents if the average holds, AAA said. Thursday’s average was $4.48; AAA cited high crude prices and Strait of Hormuz volatility. -
Universal’s Backlot Club links fan quests and collectibles to park visits
Designed by ustwo, NBCUniversal’s Backlot Club uses app-based quests and physical collectibles to connect fandom with visits to Universal parks. Its designers say it aims to reward in-person engagement and build loyalty, not keep users on the app for long stretches. -
Pirates beat Cardinals 2-1 on an unearned eighth-inning run
Alec Burleson’s first-inning solo homer was St. Louis’ only run in a 2-1 loss to Pittsburgh. With the game tied in the eighth, a walk, wild pitch and poor throw put a runner on third before a sacrifice fly brought home Pittsburgh’s unearned winning run. -
Memphis police cite 58 documented incidents as they move to close Legends Lounge
Memphis police are moving to close Legends Lounge in Hickory Hill, alleging the business is a nuisance and citing 58 documented incidents since March 15, 2023, including six involving gunfire and one homicide. MPD also identified seven incidents stemming from the club. -
Clint Frazier attends Scranton RailRiders’ final game under that name
Clint Frazier returned to Scranton for the RailRiders’ final game under that name before next season’s rebrand, signing autographs and throwing the ceremonial first pitch. He said the change surprised and disappointed him, but remains a RailRider at heart. -
Apple reportedly develops prototypes for a screenless health band
Bloomberg reports Apple is developing prototypes of a screenless wristband that could track activity, sleep, daily readiness and “health age.” Apple has explored the category for several months; if it moves ahead, the device likely won’t debut before 2028. -
Senate rejects Iran war powers measure in 49-50 vote before midterms
On Sept. 24, the Senate rejected a House-approved resolution to end U.S. military action in Iran, 49-50, in its final vote on the war before the midterms. Four Republicans—Lisa Murkowski, Thom Tillis, Rand Paul and Susan Collins—joined Democrats in supporting it. -
Illinois’ Collin Dixon and Katin Houser test Ohio State’s secondary
Ohio State’s corners face Illinois receiver Collin Dixon on Saturday; he leads the nation with seven touchdown catches in three games. Illinois quarterback Katin Houser’s 74.1% completion rate could make it harder to bracket Dixon on every snap. -
After eviction, Melody hopes to remain friends with ‘Big Brother’ ally Drew
After her Sept. 23 eviction from “Big Brother” Season 28, Melody Morris called her main feeling toward Drew Campbell “annoyance,” but said she has love for him and wants to stay friends. Drew had won the veto and taken himself off the block before her eviction. -
Rivals offers high school evaluations for $399.99, with no ranking guarantee
High school athletes can pay Rivals $399.99, currently discounted from $499, for scouting reports, film evaluation and a positional breakdown that may lead to an in-house ranking. Payment does not guarantee a rating, ranking, star designation or specific evaluation outcome. -
Judith Light joins ‘Shrinking’ for a recurring role in Season 4
Judith Light is joining Apple TV’s “Shrinking” for a recurring role in Season 4, alongside returning stars Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. Christian Slater and Karen Gillan were previously announced as additions; character details for the newcomers remain under wraps. -
Film of Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath show opens Oct. 28
The trailer for “Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning” previews Osbourne’s final performance with the band, filmed at Birmingham’s Villa Park on July 5, 2025. The concert film opens worldwide for a limited cinema run on Oct. 28; Osbourne died 17 days later, aged 76. -
Falcons name Michael Penix Week 3 starter against Packers
The 0-2 Atlanta Falcons named Michael Penix Jr. their Week 3 starter against Green Bay after he missed the first two games following a third ACL tear and reconstructive surgery. Though medically cleared, he said he had yet to meet the team’s benchmarks for full-speed contact. -
Sharlene Pflugrad sentenced to 30 months in prison in child-neglect case
Former Florida in-home nurse Sharlene Pflugrad was sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading no contest to child neglect over a 2025 incident in which a 3-year-old in her care had low oxygen levels overnight and was hospitalized the next morning. -
Oil rises about 3% after Saudi-led coalition says six Houthi missiles were intercepted
Oil settled about 3% higher Thursday after the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted six Houthi missiles, reviving supply fears. Brent settled at $106.60 and WTI at $94.61 a barrel; reports of US-Iran talks about reopening the Strait of Hormuz pared gains. -
MD Anderson's Shoenthal says health systems are at similar stages with AI
MD Anderson's chief innovation officer, Dan Shoenthal, says providers aren't behind on AI; institutions are at much the same stage. He urges health systems to share lessons instead of racing to adopt tools, and says patient expectations need more attention. -
Vlad says failed at-bats bring his contract to mind
Vlad said he thinks about his contract after every failed at-bat and knows fans pay to see him succeed; he also said he is disappointed in his season and the team's. The post notes it is the Jays' final regular-season off-day before their series with the Reds. -
At least four lawsuits allege injuries on Six Flags’ X2 coaster
At least four visitors have sued Six Flags over alleged injuries on its X2 coaster; their law firm says it represents more than 100 people who say they were hurt. Six Flags closed the Valencia, California, ride July 12 and declined further comment amid pending litigation. -
Cortex report finds 13 of teen’s 15 sampled thoughts were personal memories
A Cortex case report says 16-year-old KCL met criteria for highly superior autobiographical memory: 13 of 15 sampled off-task thoughts (87%) were personal memories, versus about 39% in comparison data. The pattern was specific to personal memories, not general mind-wandering. -
Google plans Oct. 1 launch to test AI computing in orbit
Google plans an Oct. 1 launch of an experimental satellite carrying its TPUs and solar panels to test simple AI queries in orbit—the first concrete step by a major tech company toward orbital data centers. The satellite is expected to operate for a year. -
MTV’s VMA presenter lineup includes Charli xcx, Ciara Miller and ‘Off Campus’ stars
MTV has named Alex Warren, Charli xcx, Teyana Taylor, Tyla, Troye Sivan, ‘Off Campus’ actors Belmont Cameli and Ella Bright, Ciara Miller, Jeff Probst, David Corenswet, Isabel May and Rachel Dratch as presenters for the 2026 VMAs; Snoop Dogg will host. -
Dekanalog sets early 2027 U.S. release for Canada’s Oscar entry ‘Nina Roza’
New York distributor Dekanalog acquired U.S. rights to “Nina Roza,” Canada’s Oscar submission, and plans a theatrical release in early 2027, followed by VOD and Blu-ray. The film won the Berlin Film Festival’s Silver Bear for best screenplay this year. -
Unknown circumstances leave Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death undetermined
The Mississippi state medical examiner classified 18-year-old Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death as undetermined, citing unknown circumstances. The autopsy noted two bruises beneath the skin on the back of his scalp but did not say how they occurred. -
Wan'Dale Robinson's slow start raises questions about Titans' $70M deal
In two games with Tennessee, Wan'Dale Robinson has six catches on seven targets for 47 yards and a 67% snap share. Bleacher Report's Alex Kay says his slow start and apparent lack of rapport with Cam Ward could make the Titans regret their $70 million offseason signing. -
Motley Fool names five chip stocks for a five-year AI investment
The Motley Fool names Nvidia, Broadcom, SK Hynix, TSMC and ASML as semiconductor stocks to buy and hold for five years, citing AI growth. Nvidia reported revenue growth of 106% to $96.2 billion in fiscal 2027 Q2 and said it could have been higher without capacity constraints. -
Greg Abel points to AI data centers as a significant opportunity for Berkshire Energy
Greg Abel said AI data centers are a significant opportunity for Berkshire Hathaway Energy, but BHE would not sell power to hyperscalers if doing so raised rates for other customers. BHE reported $891 million in Q2 2026 operating income, up 27% year over year.
