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EU agency says defence plans fall short of 2030 readiness goal
The European Defence Agency says EU members are not rearming fast or effectively enough to be ready to defend against Russia by 2030; their plans do not appear to close gaps in air and missile defence, ground combat, naval forces, munitions and drones. -
Heather Matarazzo says SAG health-plan earnings threshold is hard to meet
Heather Matarazzo says she is struggling to meet the SAG health plan’s $28,090 minimum annual earnings threshold for 2026, adding that many actors face the same hurdle as shorter TV seasons and fewer shows make steady Guild work harder to find. -
Eligible US Pixel 11 users can now try Gemini’s business-call feature
Google’s Call for Me is now available to Pixel 11 owners in the US with a paid Gemini subscription and enrollment in the Phone by Google Public Beta. Gemini places business calls, handles menus and hold times, and shows a live transcript users can monitor or take over. -
Oil pares gains after Houthi strike claim and report of US-Iran Hormuz talks
Brent jumped over 4% to above $108 and WTI neared $97 Thursday after Houthis claimed strikes on Saudi military targets. Prices fell on reports that US-Iran negotiators are pursuing a phased deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for relief from the US naval blockade. -
Ian Rapaport: Zay Flowers unlikely to play against Cowboys
Ravens receiver Zay Flowers, dealing with a hamstring injury, was not suited up for Baltimore’s final practice before facing Dallas in Brazil. NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport reported he is unlikely to play this week, with a Week 4 return more likely. -
Writer projects Ohio State to beat Illinois 45-13 in Big Ten opener
Ohio State is picked to beat Illinois 45-13 in its Big Ten opener and is favored by 27.5 points. The writer cites short-yardage, receiving and pass-rush issues but still sees Ohio State as a national-title contender. Illinois is 2-1; kickoff is listed for noon ET on FOX. -
Revolt study finds sustainability issues rated higher with personal framing
Revolt’s six-country survey of nearly 8,000 adults found sustainability issues rated higher when framed around shared values and personal benefits than in technical or justice-focused language; U.S. tests showed the same pattern across demographics. -
Andon Labs says person-following drone demo spotlights AI safety
San Francisco startup Andon Labs says Drone-Bench aims to spur AI-safety debate. A Sept. 10 video showed an AI-guided quadcopter identify and follow a person in its office; OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra and Anthropic’s Fable 5.1 each scored above 90%. -
Fred Warner says 49ers are still learning a new run-defense system
Warner said the 49ers’ run defense is still learning a new system. Through two games, San Francisco ranked 17th in run success rate and 12th in EPA per rush, but allowed just three carries of 10-plus yards, tied for second-fewest in the NFL. -
Ter Stegen says Bayern’s Urbig has room to develop behind Neuer
Marc-André ter Stegen says Jonas Urbig is not yet Bayern Munich’s No. 1 because Manuel Neuer remains there, but the young goalkeeper is in a strong position to develop. He called Neuer a role model and said Urbig is not under maximum pressure. -
UTSA faces Colorado State as Rams QB Hauss Hejny's status remains unclear
UTSA (2-1) hosts Colorado State (2-1) Saturday at noon ET on ESPNU, with Rams quarterback Hauss Hejny's availability uncertain after a hamstring injury. The preview expects a close game at the Alamodome and picks the Roadrunners to win 31-28. -
Cowboys’ line faces Ravens pressure, with the run game a possible opening
Dallas’ offensive line faces Baltimore’s fifth-ranked pressure rate (43.8% of dropbacks) in Brazil. A preview singles out right tackle Terence Steele and recommends testing the Ravens’ run defense with carries and quick passes. -
The Dodgers may find their easiest 2026 playoff matchup in the World Series
A major league GM told ESPN’s Jeff Passan he would take every 2026 NL playoff team over every AL playoff team. The Sporting News argues the Dodgers could find their easiest 2026 postseason matchup in the World Series—if they reach it for a third straight year. -
Jorge Jesus confirms Cristiano Ronaldo will start against Wales
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will start against Wales in tonight’s UEFA Nations League opener, his first competitive match in charge. The match launches Portugal’s title defense in Lisbon, with kickoff scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET. -
White House cited Politico report in press-pass dispute; Status identifies JD Vance as source
The White House defended revoking reporters’ passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, accusing the outlets of falsehoods about national security and sensitive disclosures. A judge ordered access restored Thursday; Status identified JD Vance as the source in a cited Politico story. -
Meta borrows Threads’ cross-app playbook to promote Muse AI
Meta is adapting Threads’ Facebook and Instagram promotion strategy for Muse, its AI agent. Without user-generated posts to recommend, it is exploring interest-based promotions that show specific uses, Threads head Connor Hayes told Business Insider. -
The 2027-28 FAFSA launches early with clearer language and real-time aid results
The 2027-28 FAFSA became available a week before its usual Oct. 1 release, with simpler instructions, text invitations for parents or other contributors, quicker account verification and real-time federal aid eligibility results. Filing can take as little as 15 minutes. -
Dunkin’ app code offers 1 million free coffees on Sept. 24
Dunkin’ is giving away 1 million coffees on Sept. 24 to mark its merchandise partnership with L.L.Bean. Enter code JUST4U in the app for one free-coffee certificate per customer; it is valid for three days and excludes cold brew and extra-large hot coffee. -
Andrei Kuzmenko returns to Moscow after father's fatal bear attack in Siberia
Andrei Kuzmenko has returned to Moscow and will be away from the Penguins after his father, Alexander, 62, died in a bear attack while fishing in southern Siberia. The team confirmed the attack; Sport24 reported Alexander was airlifted to a hospital. -
Melton and Lopez miss practice in Cardinals’ first weekly injury report
The Arizona Cardinals’ first injury report of the week has defensive starters Max Melton and Roy Lopez not practicing: Melton has a toe injury, while Lopez’s groin injury is still lingering from last week. Froholdt also appeared with a knee issue. -
Andrei Kuzmenko to return to Moscow after father’s death in reported Siberian bear attack
The Penguins announced Thursday that Alexander Kuzmenko, father of forward Andrei, had died; Russian outlet Sport 24 reported a bear attacked his fishing party in Siberia and bit him in the face. Andrei will return to Moscow to be with family. -
Ondo launches BlackRock-designed portfolios as onchain tokens
Ondo Finance has launched three investment portfolios designed by BlackRock as single tokens that investors can hold and transfer on a blockchain. The income, diversified-growth and high-growth strategies are available to eligible non-U.S. investors in permitted jurisdictions. -
Unconfirmed leak puts Xbox Helix GPU at 56 TFLOPs, PS6 at 40
Leaker Kepler_L2 says Microsoft’s Project Helix may have a 56-TFLOP GPU, versus 40 TFLOPs for Sony’s PS6, but Microsoft, Sony and AMD have not confirmed the figures. The leaker also says both chips have taped out, but that does not establish final specs or a launch date. -
Panelists see Meta's reach as a potential edge for Muse AI
Meta shares climbed Thursday after its Muse AI chatbot launched. Market-panel speakers said Meta's reach through Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp could give Muse AI broad consumer exposure, and cited a voice-operated device planned for the holidays. -
Josh Heupel takes an 8-5 record against Texas into his first matchup as a head coach
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel is 8-5 against Texas across his playing and assistant-coaching career at Oklahoma. Saturday’s matchup will be his first against the Longhorns since 2014 and his first as a head coach. -
Arizona State hockey coach declines questions on Matthew Mayich's collapse
Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers declined to answer questions about Matthew Mayich, who collapsed during an outdoor workout on Aug. 20 and was left on life support. Mayich’s attorney told ESPN he suffered exertional heat stroke and had “zero chance” of recovery.
