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House Republicans announce Jim Copenhaver’s death; link to Butler wounds unclear
House Republicans said Thursday that Jim Copenhaver, shot twice at Donald Trump’s 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. He was hospitalized and released about a week after the attack; it is unclear whether his death was related to the shooting injuries. -
Bipartisan bill seeks 20% federal tax credit for U.S. film and TV production
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill for an uncapped 20% federal tax credit on U.S. labor costs for eligible film and TV productions, including crew, actors, writers, post-production and visual effects; bonus provisions could raise it to 30%. -
Kisner says Morikawa’s putting may explain his changing Team USA pairings
Kevin Kisner says Collin Morikawa’s putting in team matches may explain his changing Team USA pairings: Wyndham Clark will be his ninth different partner in 15 Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup fourball and foursomes matches. They are paired for Thursday at Medinah. -
Arizona takes 8.1% playoff odds into matchup with the Rockies
The Arizona Diamondbacks face Colorado with Eduardo Rodríguez starting against Tanner Gordon; their playoff odds have risen to 8.1% after a win over the Rockies and another Phillies loss. The Padres and Cubs can each clinch a wild-card spot with a win or an Arizona loss. -
Northwestern’s 75 points in two games pose a test for Indiana’s new secondary
Indiana’s new secondary faces Northwestern’s offense, led by quarterback Aidan Chiles and coordinator Chip Kelly, after the Wildcats scored 75 points in two games. Cornerback A.J. Harris is doubtful; Jamari Sharpe is back, and Ryland Gandy has filled in. -
A Missouri student's ChatGPT chat became evidence in a 17-vehicle vandalism case
Ryan Schaefer, a Missouri State University student, pleaded guilty to felony property damage in a case involving 17 vehicles. Police found his ChatGPT chat in a phone search he consented to; he received five years’ probation and 200 hours of community service. -
Meta casts Muse AI agent as future centerpiece and outlines privacy plans
At Meta Connect, Mark Zuckerberg made Muse central to Meta’s future. The AI agent has risen to the top of Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store, and Zuckerberg said millions use it. Meta plans to take a small cut of transactions made through Muse. -
Reports identify two Ole Miss students who died; investigations continue
Reports identified Ole Miss students Robert Strang, 20, and Aidan Hamilton, 18, who died Sept. 21. Investigators have not said whether the deaths are connected. Packaged kratom was found in both cases; authorities have not confirmed whether it or another substance contributed. -
MJF displaces Cody Rhodes at No. 1 in PWI’s 2026 rankings
MJF tops Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s 2026 PWI 500, taking No. 1 from Cody Rhodes, who led the 2024 and 2025 lists. CM Punk is third; Roman Reigns is absent because he fell short of PWI’s 10-match minimum during the Aug. 1, 2025–July 31, 2026 award period. -
Trump denies his administration weighed renaming Ford’s Theatre for him
Donald Trump denied an MS NOW report that his administration was considering renaming Ford’s Theatre after him; Abraham Lincoln was assassinated there in 1865. Trump called the report a “ridiculous lie,” and White House and Interior Department spokespeople denied it. -
Buffett says finding value is tough as S&P 500 CAPE nears a record
In a recent CNBC interview, Warren Buffett said it is “tough to find values when everybody is preferring gambling.” The S&P 500’s Shiller CAPE ratio stands at 41.6, near its 44.2 peak before the 1999 dot-com crash and above its 32.6 peak in 1929. -
Enterprise AI’s value may hinge on context and execution, not model choice
A Forbes analysis argues that as capable AI models become widely available, companies can gain more by grounding them in strategy, operations and past results—and using that context to turn decisions into coordinated action, review and organizational learning. -
A huge iceberg section breaks away off Ilulissat, sending waves
After heading out around 3 a.m., filmmaker Richard Sidey captured an iceberg breaking apart off Ilulissat, Greenland. A huge section broke away and hit the water, sending spray skyward and producing a surprisingly organized series of waves. -
A no-cause firing of Dave Doeren would cost NC State over $9.75 million
NC State would owe Dave Doeren more than $9.75 million if it fires him without cause before Jan. 1, 2027. His total 2026 compensation is $6.375 million before bonuses, and the buyout is set at $3.25 million per year for the rest of his contract. -
Rare white lobster Casper joins Maine genetics research
Casper, a white lobster, was donated by the Maine State Aquarium to the University of New England in Biddeford, where researchers will study its shell color with noninvasive genetic methods. The odds of finding a white lobster are estimated at one in 100 million. -
Motley Fool writer picks IREN over Applied Digital for 2026
Motley Fool writer picks IREN over Applied Digital for 2026, citing five-year deals worth nearly $9.7 billion with Microsoft and roughly $3.4 billion with Nvidia, plus $4 billion in contracted annual recurring revenue for 2026 capacity. Both lost money in FY2026. -
US senators move fast-track push for permanent Chinese-car ban to next week
Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin postponed until next week their bid to fast-track Senate approval of a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles, as they seek Republican Rand Paul's support; the procedure requires unanimous backing. -
Jordan Rodgers backs Aaron after Steelers' 20-3 loss to Patriots
Jordan Rodgers defended Aaron after the Steelers' 20-3 loss to New England, saying on ESPN's First Take that his brother's downfield throws were accurate, while some incompletions involved drops or non-calls. He urged patience as Aaron and coach Mike McCarthy reunite. -
Kohberger’s lawyer sought a trial delay, citing need for effective counsel
Bryan Kohberger alleges ineffective assistance of counsel in a post-conviction petition. His lawyer Anne Taylor had sought more time to review evidence and prepare a defense; a judge denied the request six days before Kohberger pleaded guilty to four murders. -
Raiders' case for running on Saints recalls Staley's 63-21 Chargers loss
The Raiders should lean on Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. against the Saints, the article argues, citing Jahmyr Gibbs' 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns in New Orleans' loss to Detroit. A ground game could help Las Vegas control the clock. -
Ohio State series opens Penn State women’s hockey season
Penn State women’s hockey opens its 2026-27 season with a home series against Ohio State at 6 p.m. tonight and 4 p.m. Friday on Big Ten Plus. Grace Outwater and Taya MacDonald are captains; Maddy Campbell is ready to take over in goal after eight appearances last season. -
Heavy themes leave Robert Sean Leonard unsure about daughters watching ‘Dead Poets Society’
Robert Sean Leonard says his daughters, ages 17, 14 and 8, have not seen “Dead Poets Society,” and he is unsure whether to show them the 1989 film because he finds its story heavy, especially the overbearing father. -
Congo security forces' gunfire during suspected Ebola victim's burial kills one, sources say
Security forces opened fire as they tried to contain unrest during a suspected Ebola victim’s burial in Beni, northeastern Congo, on Thursday, leaving at least one dead and several injured, two sources said. Officials are investigating the toll and circumstances. -
US preservation panel ends consultation process on Trump’s proposed arch
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation says it will end the Section 106 consultation process for Trump’s proposed triumphal arch, instead inviting parties to give verbal comments before seeking a final decision from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. -
BNP Paribas upgrades Nebius and lifts target to $399 as shares gain 9.5%
Nebius shares were up 9.5% at 1:53 p.m. ET after BNP Paribas analyst Stefan Slowinski upgraded the company from neutral to a buy-equivalent rating and raised his target from $260 to $399, implying 76% upside from the prior close. Shares had nearly tripled in 2026. -
US prosecutors examine whether Binance knowingly allowed Iran-linked crypto trades
After Binance's 2023 $4.3 billion settlement, U.S. prosecutors are examining whether it knowingly allowed Iran-linked trades in breach of sanctions. Binance has not been charged; a civil case seeks about $61 million in crypto allegedly tied to Iranian oil sales. -
Robert Brooks retires at 27 after 114 games with Hagerstown
Robert Brooks, 27, announced his retirement after playing 114 games for the independent Atlantic League’s Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, his busiest season. The catcher hit .253 with 23 home runs and 84 RBIs after the Blue Jays released him in March.
