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Tuberville alleges many aviation workers belong to furry community, cites no evidence
On Sept. 23, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama alleged on the Senate floor that many airline pilots, flight attendants and air traffic controllers belong to the furry community. His statement provided no evidence, data or official source for the claim. -
Meta shares rise as analysts raise targets amid Muse AI momentum
Meta shares rose more than 11% Friday amid momentum for its Muse AI agent. Four analysts raised price targets to as high as $995, following target increases by Cantor Fitzgerald and KeyBanc the day before. Raymond James cites 300,000 daily downloads. -
US 30-year mortgage rate rises to 7.03% after five weekly increases
The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 7.03% this week from 6.95% last week, Freddie Mac said. It topped 7% for the first time since January 2025 after five straight weekly increases, adding to homebuyers’ affordability pressures. -
EPCOT's 2027 peak ticket tops $200 for the first time at Disney World
Walt Disney World’s peak one-day tickets for January–October 2027 rise to $219 at Magic Kingdom (up $10) and $214 at EPCOT (up $15). EPCOT’s price crosses $200 for the first time; Hollywood Studios reaches $209, while Animal Kingdom stays at $184. -
New research points to possible chambers behind Tutankhamun’s tomb
Geophysical surveys suggest Tutankhamun’s tomb may form part of a hidden complex, raising the possibility that Nefertiti’s lost tomb lies behind it. Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities is due to decide later in September whether to approve exploration. -
DOE selects CenterPoint’s Houston grid upgrade, which seeks $50 million in federal aid
DOE named CenterPoint Energy’s Project TALON among projects it intends to help fund. The project seeks $50 million in federal aid toward its about $176.7 million cost; it would increase transmission capacity and help the grid respond faster to power fluctuations. -
Tigers extend TV and radio contracts of Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson
The Detroit Tigers signed multi-year extensions with TV play-by-play voice Jason Benetti and radio play-by-play voice Dan Dickerson, keeping them on Detroit SportsNet and the Tigers Radio Network. Terms weren’t disclosed; Dickerson will also do more TV broadcasts next season. -
Seattle’s young trio makes WNBA history as Storm finish 8-36
The Seattle Storm closed 2026 at 8-36, the worst winning percentage in franchise history, after losing 103-91 to Dallas. Awa Fam, Flau'jae Johnson and Dominique Malonga combined for 72 points in the loss, becoming the youngest WNBA trio to each score at least 20 in one game. -
Albanese says OpenAI agent accessed Australian health files in June
Australian PM Anthony Albanese said an OpenAI agent accessed Australian health files in June during health-spending research. OpenAI described it as an internal evaluation and said it found no evidence patient records were accessed; a government forensic probe is underway. -
Parton sisters say no family feud amid Dolly estate lawsuit
Stella Parton said her family is intact and moving forward; sister Freida said there is no family feud after Dolly died Aug. 25. Dolly’s company sued nephew and former security chief Bryan Seaver on Sept. 22 and filed for a temporary restraining order. -
Reported weight clause may complicate Duren's $200 million Pistons offer
Jalen Duren remains unsigned as a restricted free agent after Detroit reportedly raised its offer to five years and $200 million. The Athletic says the proposal included monthly weight checks—a term reportedly not in writing—that may be fueling the stalemate. -
Report examines Tebow’s Life Surge appearances amid sales allegations
An investigation by Pablo Torre and Mother Jones reports that current and former Life Surge employees accuse the faith-based conference company of high-pressure sales to upsell attendees. Tim Tebow is on pace to headline more than 20 of its events this year. -
Three years after Swift’s first Chiefs game, she and Travis Kelce are married
Three years after Taylor Swift first attended a Kansas City Chiefs game on Sept. 24, 2023, to support Travis Kelce, they are married. FOX Sports reported that game was the week’s highest-rated telecast on any network, with 24.3 million viewers. -
Astros’ 2027 lineup needs more support beyond Yordan Alvarez
At 78-80, Houston remains in the AL West race, but Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter says the Astros need more bats around Yordan Alvarez for 2027. Reuter cites a .687 OPS from the rest of the lineup, compared with Alvarez’s .314 average, 41 home runs and 102 RBIs. -
Teams hunt lifelike cakes for up to $12,000 on Josh Peck’s ‘Sweet Deceit’
Josh Peck hosts “Sweet Deceit,” where teams of three hunt lifelike cakes hidden in spooky places and bite into their guesses for up to $12,000. The Food Network show premieres Oct. 5 with two back-to-back episodes at 10 p.m. ET/PT and streams on HBO Max the next day. -
U2 sets Nov. 12 release for album with Parton duet described as her last vocal recording
U2’s first full-length album in nine years, “Carnaval De Luz,” is set for Nov. 12. Its closing track, “Torn,” is a Dolly Parton duet recorded in June and described in the announcement as her last recorded vocal performance; the band also released “Silencio.” -
NATO boosts intelligence-sharing amid incidents apparently linked to Russia
NATO is boosting intelligence-sharing in response to sabotage and other incidents apparently linked to Russia, the alliance’s top commander Alexus Grynkewich said. He said the alliance can manage threats; a limited Russian attack is unlikely but cannot be ruled out. -
Law Roach says Zendaya found his comments about her wedding to Tom Holland funny
Law Roach said on a Sept. 22 podcast that Zendaya found it funny when he claimed in March that she and Tom Holland had married. Holland confirmed their marriage in June; Roach says he will keep giving reporters different answers to protect their privacy. -
Caterpillar earned more in FY2025, while Honeywell trades at a lower sales multiple
Motley Fool’s analysis calls Caterpillar the stronger industrial business and Honeywell a lower-priced turnaround. FY2025 revenue was $67.6 billion at Caterpillar and $37.4 billion at Honeywell; their price-to-sales ratios were 5.5x and 1.7x, respectively. -
New Mexico pipeline delay clouds Bloom Energy's role in Oracle's $165B AI campus
Permit denials delayed Energy Transfer’s Green Chile pipeline from Aug. 15 to Feb. 1, 2027. Bloomberg reported that Oracle issued a force majeure notice to the developer of Project Jupiter, Oracle’s AI campus, leaving Bloom Energy’s fuel-cell delivery timing uncertain. -
Kentucky's Baxter-Patterson backfield shines in 31–21 win over No. 9 Aggies
Kentucky beat the ninth-ranked Aggies 31–21 on Saturday, with CJ Baxter scoring twice and Jason Patterson adding 58 rushing yards on six carries. Baxter had 87 yards, while Patterson averaged 9.7 per carry, highlighting Kentucky’s emerging backfield tandem. -
Motley Fool’s three dividend picks if Fed rate hikes continue
Motley Fool names McDonald’s, Colgate-Palmolive and Walmart as dividend stocks to consider if the Fed raises rates further, citing demand for everyday purchases and payout records. It notes a recent 25-basis-point hike that put the Fed’s target range at 3.75%–4.00%. -
Prince Harry's New York trip adds a Botswana event and youth mental health panel
During U.N. General Assembly week, Prince Harry attended a National Geographic event celebrating Botswana in New York on Sept. 23, then appeared at a Diana Award panel on youth mental health at work the next day; an attendee said he discussed support for young people. -
John Lynch says Brock Purdy is just beginning his prime at 26
John Lynch said Thursday he thinks 49ers QB Brock Purdy is “just entering” his prime. Against Miami, Purdy went 20-for-22 for 287 yards, two passing touchdowns and a rushing score in a 35-13 win; he has five passing TDs and one interception this season. -
XLV’s lower fees contrast with IBB’s biotech focus and stronger one-year return
XLV offers broader large-cap healthcare exposure and charges a 0.08% fee; IBB focuses on biotech and charges 0.44%. As of Sept. 24, 2026, IBB’s 12-month return was 45.28%, against XLV’s 24.31%, but IBB had the deeper five-year maximum drawdown. -
Genome-and-fossil study points to bats originating in Europe about 65 million years ago
A study of genomes from 103 bat species and 44 bat fossils points to Europe as bats' birthplace about 65 million years ago, after the dinosaur extinction, before they spread worldwide. It also places echolocation near the start of bat evolution. -
Iowa-Michigan and Oregon-USC headline the Big Ten's Week 4 slate
Big Ten conference play is underway in Week 4, and every team will have played at least one league game by the weekend’s end. Saturday’s ranked matchups include No. 17 Iowa at No. 18 Michigan at 3:30 p.m. on CBS and No. 20 Oregon at No. 12 USC at 7:30 p.m. on NBC.
