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Sam Presti says Chet Holmgren needs no motivation after playoff struggles
Thunder general manager Sam Presti says Chet Holmgren needs no motivation after struggling against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 playoffs, praising his preparation and competitive mindset ahead of 2026-27. San Antonio ended Oklahoma City's title defense. -
Bessent says US-China truce extension would last until Jan. 10, 2027
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US and China would extend their trade truce until Jan. 10, 2027, two months beyond its November expiry. China had not confirmed; if it takes effect, current tariffs and rules would remain through 2026. -
Kaia Gerber’s cat Tony found after Lewis Pullman and friends post flyers
Kaia Gerber’s cat Tony was found, a source confirmed to PEOPLE on Sept. 24, a day after her boyfriend Lewis Pullman and friends, including Jake Shane, posted missing-cat flyers. The signs described Tony as a shy gray cat wearing a tracker. -
NFL fines 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for beer-chug gesture
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the NFL fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for miming a beer chug after a play against Miami in Week 2; the league called the gesture an “offensive demonstration” that could be considered in poor taste. -
Cubs turn to Matthew Boyd for finale after losing first two to Miami
Chicago hosts Miami at 1:20 p.m. CT Thursday in the series finale at Wrigley after losing its first two games. Matthew Boyd faces Tyler Phillips; Boyd allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits in five innings at Cincinnati, but has a 5.53 ERA at home. -
Brewers face Cardinals as their first 100-win season remains possible
Milwaukee has 99 wins and four regular-season games remaining, three against St. Louis this weekend. The Brewers are chasing their first 100-win season; the magic number for the No. 1 overall seed is two, counting Milwaukee wins and Dodgers losses. -
T.R. Knight and Hannah Cruz take Seymour and Audrey roles in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
T.R. Knight and Hannah Cruz will begin playing Seymour and Audrey in the Off-Broadway revival of “Little Shop of Horrors” at New York’s Westside Theatre on Oct. 27. They succeed Ethan Slater and Betsy Wolfe, whose final performances are Oct. 25. -
Indiana's Big Ten opener with Northwestern puts Chiles and ball security in focus
Indiana opens Big Ten play in a rare Friday-night matchup with Northwestern, which beat Colorado 41-7. The matchup puts quarterback Aidan Chiles, Indiana's depth chart and ball security in focus; ESPN Analytics gives the Hoosiers an 89.5% chance to win. -
North Ronaldsay’s first baby since 1992 was born on Sept. 15
Jorge Suarez and Alice Traill Ford welcomed their son on North Ronaldsay on Sept. 15, the island’s first birth since 1992. The remote Orkney island has no hospital or doctor, only a resident nurse, and is nearly three hours by boat from Orkney’s mainland. -
Aroldis Chapman becomes first MLB reliever with 1,400 strikeouts
Boston Red Sox reliever Aroldis Chapman became MLB’s first reliever to reach 1,400 career strikeouts, finishing at 1,402 after fanning three batters in the ninth Wednesday. He earned his 35th save as Boston beat the Cleveland Guardians 1-0. -
Nikkei reports Honda's $1.90B-$2.53B Ohio hybrid plant plan; Honda says no decision
Nikkei reported Honda was in final preparations for an Ohio hybrid-vehicle plant costing 300 billion to 400 billion yen ($1.90 billion to $2.53 billion), with production expected in 2030. Honda’s US spokesman said no decisions had been made at this stage about a US plant. -
USC and Pepperdine campus costs topped $95,000 in 2024–25
A MoneyLion study found on-campus students at USC and Pepperdine paid over $95,000 in total costs in 2024–25. An Avast survey found 68% of U.S. respondents with an older loved one said that person had fallen victim to an online scam, identity theft or fraud. -
Rivian could beat the S&P 500 through 2030 if R2 and Georgia plans succeed
Motley Fool says Rivian could outperform the S&P 500 through 2030 if it ramps up R2 deliveries and opens its Georgia plant. The company expects 65,000–67,000 deliveries in 2026, including 20,000–25,000 R2 SUVs, up from 42,247 in 2025. -
Johnny Knoxville to make Texas-Tennessee picks on Saturday’s College GameDay
Johnny Knoxville will be the guest picker on College GameDay for Saturday’s Texas-Tennessee game at Neyland Stadium. The picks will take place inside the stadium during the show’s final hour, before kickoff at about 12:10 p.m. ET. -
N.J. records show $49,275 in approved invoices tied to Caldwell inquiry
New Jersey records show $49,275 in approved invoices for a law firm hired May 21 in connection with Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, 15 days after an anonymous letter alleged misconduct. Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s office has not confirmed an investigation. -
Georgia early voting starts Oct. 13 for Senate, governor races
Georgia’s November ballot features Senate incumbent Jon Ossoff vs. Republican Mike Collins and Keisha Lance Bottoms vs. Rick Jackson for governor. Early voting starts Oct. 13; voters will also decide three constitutional amendments, while local races vary by district. -
Motley Fool author picks CoreWeave over QuantumScape for 2026
Motley Fool’s author picks CoreWeave over QuantumScape, citing Q2 revenue of $2.6 billion, up 112% year over year, and CoreWeave’s 2026 revenue forecast of at least $12.4 billion. QuantumScape has no revenue; management says no commercial product is expected before 2029. -
Mayor identifies Ridge Spring chief in alleged Flock-camera warrant threat
Mayor James Harling said Ridge Spring Police Chief Terry Logan was behind a department Facebook account that allegedly threatened resident Christian McClellan with a warrant and U.S. Marshals after his profane criticism of Flock cameras. The screenshots are unauthenticated. -
After ALS diagnosis at 24, Brianna Salgado says her children keep her going
Brianna Salgado was diagnosed with ALS at 24, a few months after giving birth to her second child. Now 30 and a single mother, she says her children keep her going; the disease has slowed her speech and left her with greatly reduced mobility. -
Eight matches launch the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League Thursday
The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League begins Thursday, Sept. 24, with eight matches across Leagues A, B and D. Netherlands-Germany, Portugal-Wales and Norway-Denmark start at 2:45 p.m. ET; Andorra-Malta kicks off at noon. All eight are listed on fuboTV. -
Paul Skenes set to face St. Louis in final Cardinals-Pirates matchup Thursday
The Cardinals and Pirates are scheduled to meet for the final time this season Thursday at 11:35 a.m. at PNC Park. Paul Skenes is set to face St. Louis, while Kyle Leahy will pitch at least the first few innings, depending on his pitch-count limit; Cardinals.tv will broadcast. -
A Motley Fool writer says SCHD's 4%-5% pullback isn't a reason to sell
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is up 25% year to date, versus a 14% total return for Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF, but sits 4%-5% below its all-time high. The Motley Fool writer says the dip reflects short-term volatility, not a changed investment case. -
Week 3 fantasy advice: Start Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft, sit Kaleb Johnson
For Green Bay’s Thursday game against Atlanta, start Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft but sit Kaleb Johnson in Week 3 fantasy lineups. Johnson had eight Week 2 carries and is a waiver-wire stash, not a lineup pick, in an unsettled Packers backfield. -
MLB executive predicts Red Sox will take AL pennant, Passan reports
The Red Sox have clinched a postseason berth and are set to face the Yankees in the AL Wild Card round. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that one MLB executive predicts Boston will win the AL pennant, citing its recent offense, pitching and a comparatively favorable route. -
Sienna Spiro to make MTV VMAs performance debut as Best New Artist nominee
Sienna Spiro will make her MTV VMAs performance debut Sunday and is a Best New Artist nominee. “Great Expectation” recently became her first U.K. No. 1, making the 20-year-old the youngest English female artist to top the Official Singles Chart in 12 years. -
Pampers' diaper line has evolved since its 1961 U.S. debut
Pampers' first disposable diapers reached U.S. stores in 1961, after P&G scientist Victor Mills asked colleagues to develop an alternative to cloth diapers. Today, the brand operates nearly 30 manufacturing plants in 25 countries and is sold in more than 100. -
Turning 50 helped Candace Cameron Bure say yes to ‘Special Forces’
Candace Cameron Bure says she joined Fox’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” to keep fear from ruling her life. Newly 50, she saw training with Navy SEALs as a chance to take on hard challenges; season five premieres Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.
