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Motley Fool cites market's best days in case for riding out downturns
Motley Fool argues for staying invested through bear markets: J.P. Morgan found the seven best days in two decades came within two weeks of the 10 worst. Missing the S&P 500’s 10 best days over 20 years cut annualized returns nearly 40%, the article says. -
Mortgage costs rise as 10-year Treasury yield reaches a 19-year high
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.14% before easing to 5.12%, its highest in about 19 years, The Wall Street Journal reported. A $300,000, 30-year mortgage at about 7.26% would mean $2,049 a month in principal and interest, 14.2% above the Feb. 27 estimate. -
A Motley Fool contributor picks Reddit over AppLovin for 2026
A Motley Fool contributor favors Reddit over AppLovin for 2026, citing seven straight quarters of ad growth, new profitability and AI licensing. Reddit's FY2025 revenue rose 69.4%, while AppLovin's net margin was higher at 60.8%, versus Reddit's 24.1%. -
No pneumonia recurrence detected in beluga Jetta after phage therapy
Jetta, a beluga at Mystic Aquarium, received bacteriophage therapy for pneumonia caused by multidrug-resistant E. coli after antibiotics proved mostly ineffective. More than a year later, her team has found no evidence of recurrence or side effects. -
Many tanks use air conditioning to protect vital electronics
Many U.S. Army tanks, including the M1 Abrams, have air conditioning. The Army’s 1995 M1A2 SEP package included cabin A/C, which helps crews in hot climates and is designed to protect targeting, navigation and thermal-imaging electronics from overheating. -
Jameis Winston set to start for Giants after Dart’s season-ending knee injury
With Jaxson Dart out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, Jameis Winston is set to start for the New York Giants against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Coach John Harbaugh says the team will adjust its game plan to Winston’s strengths. -
Sarkisian says Trump’s stadium movements can cut Texas headset links
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says the Longhorns must plan for headsets and coach-to-player communications to be cut without warning whenever President Trump enters, leaves or changes locations inside the stadium during Saturday’s game at Tennessee. -
Arizona soccer visits Kansas State and Kansas after uneven Big 12 starts
Arizona visits Kansas State on Thursday, Sept. 24, then Kansas on Sunday, seeking points against two top-100 RPI teams. K-State lost 3-0 to Houston, while Kansas drew 1-1 at Cincinnati in their Big 12 openers; Arizona is 3-4-2 after drawing BYU. -
Research group flags 14-day evidence deadline in DWP Universal Credit reviews
The Administrative Fairness Lab says the DWP reviews over 1 million Universal Credit awards yearly, giving claimants 14 days to provide evidence or risk losing benefits; only 21% of reviews find any incorrect payment. The checks are due to expand to Pension Credit. -
Louisville and SMU trade scores in an explosive third quarter
Louisville and SMU traded scores on explosive plays in the third quarter. A play review says Louisville adjusted up front to slow inside runs, but SMU still broke through when the Cardinals hesitated; it also highlights Lincoln Kienholz’s passing. -
Nintendo gets $4.5 million default judgment in Switch piracy case
A Washington federal judge awarded Nintendo $4.5 million in a default judgment against Reddit moderator James Williams, known as “Archbox,” over alleged Switch-game piracy; a permanent order also requires him to shut down shops he allegedly ran. -
Stephen A. Smith fears Knicks title could draw Dolan back into team decisions
Stephen A. Smith says he does not believe Knicks owner James Dolan is interfering in Karl-Anthony Towns’ stalled extension talks, but fears the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years could prompt Dolan to resume a hands-on role in basketball decisions. -
Drake London could break out in reunion with Michael Penix Jr.
Drake London and Michael Penix Jr. are set to reunite Thursday against Green Bay, their first game together since Week 11 of 2025. London has six catches for 80 yards through two games with Cooper Rush and Jack Strand at quarterback, as Atlanta seeks its first win. -
Matt DiLallo calls Realty Income a bargain as its yield nears 6%
Realty Income shares fell from above $65 to about $55 over the past month, lifting its dividend yield from about 5% to nearly 6%. Motley Fool contributor Matt DiLallo calls it a bargain, while noting that higher rates can raise REIT borrowing costs. -
Melody Morris explains staying loyal to Drew despite feeling betrayed on ‘Big Brother 28’
Evicted as Big Brother 28’s fifth juror, Melody Morris said she stayed loyal to her closest ally Drew Campbell despite actions that felt like betrayals. She said he never put her up or voted her out, and she wanted to remain loyal to the people she had worked with. -
Baylor says new fight-song arrangement secures copyright ownership
Baylor University says it now owns the copyright to its fight song, whose ownership had been unclear since the 1940s. The new arrangement distinguishes it from previously published versions while preserving the 1947 composition’s melody, lyrics and harmony. -
Jessica Lange refused a second take of ‘knotty pine’ line, Murphy says
Ryan Murphy says Jessica Lange disliked Fiona Goode’s “knotty pine” line in “Coven” and refused a second take; the single performance is the one used in the show. “American Horror Story” Season 13 will recreate the scene when it premieres Sept. 24 on FX. -
Qantas to begin selling Sydney–New York tickets in August 2027
Qantas will put tickets for its nonstop Sydney–New York flight on sale in August 2027, ahead of a mid-2028 launch. The 18-hour route will cover 9,942 miles (16,000 km), cutting just over three hours off Qantas’s current Sydney–New York trip via Los Angeles. -
Anonymous-source report says NSA told lawmakers it is spending billions on AI tests this year
Two people familiar with classified estimates say the NSA told lawmakers it is spending billions this year to test frontier AI models. No public budget document confirms the amount, and the Pentagon has not commented. -
Jeff Maiorca charged with first-degree murder after ex-wife’s remains found
Jeff Maiorca, 53, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of former wife Jill Maiorca, 29, whose remains were found in a Big Bear Lake crawlspace in 2020. The sheriff’s office says evidence suggested she was killed in November 2006; he was arrested Sept. 21. -
Gabourey Sidibe says son Cooper, 2, wants a blackberry Halloween costume
On Good Morning America, Gabourey Sidibe said her 2-year-old twins are excited about Halloween for the first time and are choosing their costumes. Cooper wants to be a blackberry—the fruit, not the phone—while Maya changes her choice daily. -
DNA identifies Jill Maiorca, missing since 2007; ex-husband arrested on suspicion of murder
DNA testing identified remains found beneath a Big Bear Lake home in 2020 as Jill Maiorca, missing since 2007. Her former husband, Jeff Maiorca, 53, was arrested on suspicion of murder; authorities accuse him of killing her in 2006. He is held without bail. -
Amazon.ia will pair AI, satellites and forest sensors to track biodiversity
Scientists and conservation groups launched Amazon.ia, a network that will combine satellite images, forest sensors and AI to monitor biodiversity and ecosystem health across the Amazon basin, aiming to generate near-real-time information for conservation decisions. -
Jeff Passan calls Guardians lefty Parker Messick an 'anomaly' for fastball use
ESPN's Jeff Passan calls Guardians left-hander Parker Messick an “anomaly”: his 94 mph fastball accounts for more than 40% of his pitches, versus MLB averages of 94.6 mph and about 30% usage. Messick has a 2.55 ERA as Cleveland nears a postseason berth. -
Textron and Merlin's pilotless SkyCourier freighter remains only a concept
Textron Aviation and Merlin unveiled the cockpit-free SkyCourier UX, a concept for pilotless cargo flights. It could carry about 6,000 pounds or three LD3 containers to rough airstrips. As of Sept. 22, no test date or production timeline had been announced. -
Cubs set to play rescheduled Red Sox doubleheader without extra roster spot
MLB denied the Cubs’ request for an extra roster spot before Friday’s split doubleheader with the Red Sox. A nor’easter forecast prompted MLB to move Sunday’s game to Friday; Chicago sought pitching help amid injuries. The games are scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. -
Stephen A. Smith likens Kawhi Leonard to gangsters amid Clippers fallout
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith said Kawhi Leonard handled the Clippers salary-cap controversy in a way that put gangsters to shame. The NBA found the team violated rules tied to Leonard; he has since signed a two-year, $115 million extension with Toronto.
