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Bahamas lodges complaint with US over alleged unauthorized DEA activity
The Bahamas complained to the US Justice Department on Friday that DEA agents operated there without government or police consent, Ambassador Wendall Jones said. He said Washington would investigate; the dispute could strain law-enforcement cooperation. -
US-Iran negotiators explore phased Hormuz reopening, blockade relief
US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased arrangement under which Tehran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and Washington would lift its economic blockade, sources close to the talks said; Iran could also gain access to frozen assets. -
FBI probes breach claim as sample reportedly mentions remote operations units
ShinyHunters claims it compromised services linked to FBIJobs.gov and obtained FBI personnel data; the FBI is investigating and says the breach origin is unknown. A roughly 5,000-record sample reportedly includes three references to “remote operations units.” -
Matt DiLallo starts buying Bloom Energy after shares fall over 20% from peak
Matt DiLallo of The Motley Fool says he has begun buying Bloom Energy after its shares fell more than 20% from their peak amid concerns AI spending may slow. After rising over 700% since mid-2025, Bloom forecasts 100% revenue growth to about $4 billion this year. -
Gambit details AI-agent operation behind theft of over 600,000 card records
Cybersecurity firm Gambit Security says an operator used three AI agents to steal more than 600,000 unexpired payment-card records and compromise at least 27 companies; Gadget Review could not independently verify the findings. -
Derek Falvey joins Mets as senior advisor; Kris Gross promoted to assistant GM of scouting
The Mets appointed Derek Falvey senior advisor of baseball operations and promoted Kris Gross to assistant general manager of scouting. Gross will also contribute to major-league transactions, alongside amateur talent acquisition. -
GE Aerospace plans $11.75 billion purchase of casting supplier CPP
GE Aerospace plans to buy Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) for $11.75 billion, bringing an engine-casting supplier in-house to ease bottlenecks. GE plans to use $7 billion in cash and new debt for the rest; closing is expected in the second half of 2027. -
Bally's last German store faces possible closure amid insolvency
Bally may close and liquidate its only remaining German store, at Outletcity Metzingen, after its German business entered provisional insolvency administration on Sept. 16. The store was still open on Sept. 23, and no closure had been confirmed. -
Caleb Flynn allegedly texted he’d risk his relationship with daughters for affair partner
At Caleb Flynn’s murder trial, Alleigha Botner, who testified they had an affair, said he texted he was willing to sacrifice his daughters, $250,000, his job and home to be with her. Flynn is accused of fatally shooting wife Ashley on Feb. 16 and has pleaded not guilty. -
NATS fault disrupts hundreds of UK flights; Ryanair, Wizz Air seek changes
A NATS technical fault on Sept. 8 disrupted hundreds of flights at major UK airports. Wizz Air called for an overhaul and Ryanair for NATS CEO Martin Rolfe’s resignation; neither airline caused the failure, and no financial hit has been reported. -
Six Arizona staffers pick Wildcats to beat Washington State
All six SB Nation writers predict Arizona will beat Washington State on Saturday afternoon in Pullman, with score picks ranging from 24-21 to 45-17. The 2-1 Wildcats are 10.5-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, but have yet to cover a spread this season. -
Patrick Sanders says Nvidia's growth supports his plan to buy more shares
Motley Fool contributor Patrick Sanders says he plans to buy more Nvidia shares, citing fiscal Q2 2027 revenue of $96.2 billion, up 106% year over year, and the Vera Rubin AI platform's rollout. Net income rose 126% to $59.68 billion. -
Blue Jays and Mariners set to be first prior-year ALCS pair with losing records since 1987
Toronto and Seattle, the 2025 ALCS teams, are set to miss the 2026 playoffs and finish with losing records. OptaSTATS says it would be the first time since 1987 that both prior-year ALCS participants have losing records; their maximums are 80-82 and 78-84, respectively. -
New Jersey trail adds Cape May’s historic Macedonia Baptist Church
Macedonia Baptist Church in Cape May received an official New Jersey Black Heritage Trail marker, unveiled at a community ceremony June 18. It recognizes the church’s generations-long role as a spiritual, cultural and civic center for Black residents. -
Costa Rica removes Tovar after he attends Trump-led meeting without notifying president
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez immediately dismissed Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar after he attended a Tuesday Trump-led security meeting without notifying her, which the government said prevented her from participating. -
Çka Ka Qëllu brings Albanian cooking to Westwood in first N.J. outpost
Çka Ka Qëllu, a New York-based Albanian restaurant recommended by the Michelin Guide for two years, has opened its fourth location in Westwood, its first in New Jersey. NJ.com’s review praised its traditional dishes and atmosphere but found portions small. -
Coinbase strategist sees crypto recovery as an “infrastructure bull market”
Coinbase Institutional strategist John D’Agostino says crypto’s recovery after the Clarity Act failed reflects an “infrastructure bull market.” He points to broader participation and new fintech and onboarding announcements, beyond price gains alone. -
Italy's cabinet approves draft 30% pupil cap and school face-covering fines
Cabinet approved Italy’s draft decree setting a 30% cap in primary classes for non-Italian pupils born abroad or those with under two years’ nursery schooling in Italy from 2027-28. Face-covering wearers at school could be fined up to €1,000; the president must sign the decree. -
Rat study reports weeks-long nerve blocks from nested pufferfish-toxin liposomes
With 260 μg of tetrodotoxin in nested liposomes, rat tests found median sensation recovery around day 13; full sensation returned over two to three weeks. A commercial comparator's nerve blocks lasted four to eight hours. This remains preclinical, not a human treatment. -
Over 100 AI experts offer competing views on existential risk
Over 100 AI experts offer differing views on whether advanced AI could threaten humanity. A 2023 survey of 2,778 publishing AI researchers found roughly 40–50% put the chance of extinction or similarly permanent human disempowerment at 10% or more, depending on wording. -
Mac and cheese and lemonade top NJ.com’s new Prudential Center food ratings
NJ.com rated new concessions at Prudential Center for the 2026-27 Devils season. Melba Wilson’s macaroni and cheese and State Fair lemonade led the tasting at 9.3 each; the crispy treat scored 9.2, followed by a pork roll-and-egg cheeseburger at 9.1. -
Fury and Joshua to fight for vacant WBA (Super) title in Cardiff on Dec. 11
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will meet Dec. 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, with the vacant WBA (Super) heavyweight title at stake. Ring-walk times are unofficial, but the first bell is expected between 9 and 10 p.m. ET on Netflix. -
David Heck charged in Sabrina Kahler's 2002 rape and murder
David Heck was arrested and charged with the rape and murder of Sabrina Kahler, who disappeared in Erie County, Pennsylvania, in June 2002. The attorney general cited grand-jury testimony in announcing charges; Kahler's body has not been found, and the search continues. -
Coinbase strategist sees infrastructure strength in crypto rebound
John D’Agostino, Coinbase Institutional’s head of strategy, said crypto markets’ recovery after the US Clarity Act failed showed infrastructure resilience. He cited fintech and onboarding announcements and broader participation—not just prices. -
Saleh says 49ers nearly selected Cam Skattebo in 2025 draft
Titans coach Robert Saleh said the 49ers were about to draft Giants running back Cam Skattebo in the 2025 NFL Draft, but New York took him 105th overall, eight picks before San Francisco's No. 113 selection. Saleh said Kyle Shanahan liked him. -
Ramsay calls Gen Z ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ season 25 one of the show’s best for food quality
Ramsay says Hell’s Kitchen’s 25th season, featuring only chefs under 25, is one of the show’s best for food standards. He says social media broadened their food knowledge, prompting the show to adapt. It premieres Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and streams on Hulu the next day. -
Rivals sets $500 fee for high school athlete evaluation program
Rivals announced it will charge high school athletes $500 through Rivals Recruits for a scout evaluation, report, grade and ranking consideration. The site says payment does not guarantee a rating, ranking, star designation or any specific evaluation result.
