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McKinsey sees sovereign AI’s market opportunity reaching up to $600 billion by 2030
McKinsey projects a sovereign AI market opportunity of up to $600 billion for 2025 through 2030, about 40% of AI demand. The Motley Fool argues Palantir could benefit as governments and regulated companies seek more control over AI systems. -
Inhibrx shares fall 8.8%; INBRX-106 combo nearly doubles Keytruda-only response rate
Inhibrx Biosciences’ experimental INBRX-106 plus Keytruda produced a 48.3% confirmed response rate in a Phase 2 head-and-neck cancer study, versus 26.5% for Keytruda alone; Inhibrx shares fell 8.8% to $110.45 after the results, Reuters reported. -
Uzbekistan calls for a more effective UN, citing Central Asian ties
At the 81st UN General Assembly, Saida Mirziyoyeva called for a more effective UN, citing closer Central Asian cooperation as an example of dialogue easing tensions. Uzbekistan backed UN Security Council expansion and restated its bid for a 2035–36 non-permanent seat. -
iPhone 18 Pro line reports don’t establish a widespread defect
Days after the iPhone 18 Pro’s Sept. 18 launch, social-media posts claimed green, pink or red screen lines, but the evidence is too limited to establish a widespread defect. The number of affected phones is unknown, and Apple had not officially responded at the time of reporting. -
Meta plans to earn fees when its Muse AI agent completes purchases
Meta plans to earn transaction fees when its Muse AI agent completes purchases for users, with merchants—not users—paying a small cut, Mark Zuckerberg said at Meta Connect on Sept. 23. The fee’s size and collection method were not disclosed. -
Coinbase details an “everything exchange” plan for tokenized equities and IPO access
Coinbase is pursuing an “everything exchange” with tokenized equities and IPO access, strategy chief John D’Agostino said. Its tokenization model is launching in Abu Dhabi, with US investor access a future goal; Coinbase says US retail customers can participate in IPOs. -
Newlywed Jen Casillas wins Barbados trip but misses $40,000 on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Newlywed Jen Casillas won a trip to Barbados and finished “Wheel of Fortune” with $17,815, but failed to solve the Bonus Round puzzle “Taking Flight,” missing the $40,000 in the envelope. Host Ryan Seacrest consoled the Chicago contestant afterward. -
Cam Schlittler can reach rare Yankees sub-2.00 ERA milestone Thursday
Schlittler has a 1.94 ERA through 32 starts before Thursday’s season finale against Tampa Bay. Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports the Yankees right-hander can become the third starter in franchise history to finish a season below 2.00. -
MacBook Pro can remain plugged in as macOS manages charging
Leaving a MacBook Pro plugged in is generally safe, the article says: macOS’s Optimized Battery Charging learns a user’s routine and can pause at 80%, completing the charge before the laptop is expected to be unplugged. Irregular schedules can make the feature less effective. -
Oracle’s force majeure notice raises payment questions for Project Jupiter
Bloomberg reports Oracle issued a force majeure notice for its 2.45-gigawatt Project Jupiter data-center site in New Mexico, seeking to delay payments if it is not online in 2028. Oracle says the project remains on schedule and the notice does not itself signal a delay. -
Raiders may consider Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in a trade
The 2-0 Las Vegas Raiders could seek wide receiver help before the November 10 trade deadline, with Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. floated as a possible target. The article cites speculation about Raiders interest, not a confirmed trade plan. -
Xi says Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will reach Zoo Atlanta within days
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will arrive at Zoo Atlanta “in a few days,” making the announcement at a White House ceremony during his state visit; the zoo declined to share their planned arrival date. -
Saudi intercepts six Houthi missiles as Brent rises 4% to $107.90
Brent crude climbed 4% to $107.90 a barrel on Thursday after Saudi forces intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis toward Taif and Yanbu, a key alternative route for oil exports. Damage and casualties were unclear; Brent later eased to about $105. -
Woody Harrelson hired Laura Louie in 1987 and married her in 2008
Woody Harrelson hired Laura Louie as his assistant after they met in 1987; they began dating three years later and married in Hawaii in December 2008. They have three daughters, Deni, Zoe and Makani; Louie joined Harrelson at the Sept. 17 premiere of his Apple TV series Brothers. -
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: The case for year-round resilience
The Forbes contributor argues Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 should focus on resilience as AI speeds vulnerability discovery and connected systems and supply chains widen exposure. Quantum risks to encryption are longer term; basic cyber hygiene still matters. -
Roebuck gets a Week 4 start call; Reed is a sit against LSU
Eric Froton’s Week 4 college fantasy advice: start Washington WR Dezmen Roebuck against Minnesota after his nine-catch, 121-yard game, but bench Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed at LSU, citing his poor downfield passing and two interceptions against Kentucky. -
Homer chases Emma Thompson’s reclusive author in ‘The Simpsons’ Season 38 opener
The Simpsons’ Season 38 opens Sunday, Sept. 27 at 8/7c on Fox with Homer chasing British children’s author Constance Clavinger, played by Emma Thompson. Marge booked the reclusive writer for a book fair to help save Springfield Elementary. -
Presti backs Cason Wallace for a bigger Thunder role after Lu Dort trade
After the Lu Dort trade, Cason Wallace is the Thunder's top perimeter defender and could start in 2026-27, though Ajay Mitchell is also competing. GM Sam Presti called the move a gesture of confidence and said the team believes Wallace can fill a major role. -
Padres lead wild-card race as Phillies face several playoff paths
Philadelphia fell 4-1 to Milwaukee, going 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position, and is tied with Chicago at 87-71, one game behind San Diego (88-70) with four games left. The Phillies could still host a wild-card series or travel to Chicago, San Diego or Atlanta. -
Barcelona’s eight-win start brings a work-rate edge and sharper finishing
Barcelona have won their first eight games of 2026-27, while Raphinha set a club record with 12 goals in the first eight La Liga matches. Over the first seven league games, Barça covered about 21km more than Real Madrid and averaged 4.5 goals per game against 3.67 xG. -
Yellowjackets’ final-season first look features six new cast members
Molly Ringwald, Devon Sawa, June Squibb, Sam Braun, Dulé Hill and Ken Marino join Yellowjackets for its fourth and final season. First-look photos show some of their characters; the season premieres Friday, Nov. 20, on Paramount+ with the Premium Plan. -
Till offers handshake after minute-long faceoff with Romero ahead of BKFC 94
Darren Till and Yoel Romero faced off for a minute Thursday ahead of their no-gloves BKFC 94 main event, scheduled for Saturday night at Manchester’s AO Arena. Till offered Romero a handshake; their August faceoff lasted nearly four minutes. -
New Mexico starts Mountain West play with two home soccer matches
New Mexico’s women’s soccer team (3-2-2) opens Mountain West play with home games against San José State Thursday at 7 p.m. and Nevada Sunday at 1 p.m. The Lobos’ last two nonconference games ended 1-1 after they surrendered late leads and opponents earned penalty kicks. -
Leila Rahimi questions Bears’ Gervon Dexter trade amid D-line concerns
On Bears Banter, Leila Rahimi voiced significant concerns about the Bears’ defensive line this season after Chicago traded Gervon Dexter to Atlanta. She also covered the Minnesota loss, Caleb Williams’ injury and the QB situation against Philadelphia. -
Missouri hosts Evansville on Nov. 24 as Purple Aces field a young roster
Missouri hosts Evansville on Nov. 24 in a nonconference game. The Purple Aces went 7-25 last season and return leading scorer AJ Casey, who averaged 13.9 points per game. Casey is their only senior, and six of the 14 roster players are freshmen. -
Four APC writers back Packers to cover against Falcons
All four APC writers picked Green Bay to beat Atlanta and cover its 4.5-point spread in Thursday’s Week 3 game at Lambeau Field; each also forecast fewer than 43.5 total points, as the preview cited Atlanta’s early offensive struggles and Green Bay’s defense. -
Mariners’ Angels series offers a farewell to retiring broadcaster Rick Rizzs
The Mariners open a four-game series against the Angels Sept. 24, giving retiring radio broadcaster Rick Rizzs a final send-off. Seattle must sweep while the Astros and Rangers lose out to claim the division via a three-way tiebreaker; FanGraphs puts the odds at 0.0%. -
Catalan police arrest Josep Juanpere’s partner over alleged role in his death
Catalan police arrested Josep Juanpere’s partner in Madrid over her alleged involvement in the architect’s death, nine months after he died at his Baqueira home. His nephew, who found his body, is in a coma, El Confidencial reports.
