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Cabinet secretaries sat farther back than Ivanka at Xi's White House event
Ivanka Trump sat with her 15-year-old daughter, Arabella, and Vice President JD Vance and his wife in the front row for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s White House remarks Thursday; Cabinet secretaries were seated farther from the podium, prompting online criticism. -
Stevens bill would let workers in strenuous jobs claim full Social Security benefits at 60
Rep. Haley Stevens introduced a bill to let workers in physically demanding jobs, including construction, roofing, nursing and manufacturing, collect full Social Security benefits at 60. It still needs congressional approval. -
Jason Isaacs asks Broadway crowd to sing for Tom Felton’s 39th birthday
Jason Isaacs marked Tom Felton’s 39th birthday on Sept. 22 with an Instagram post asking that night’s Broadway audience to sing “Happy Birthday” at curtain call. Felton, playing Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, thanked him in a comment. -
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block third-country deportation ruling
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to block an appeals court rule requiring a meaningful chance to object to third-country deportations. The ruling does not ban removals outright; the administration said it forced cancellation of a 70-person flight. -
At UN, Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of antisemitism and promoting Hamas supporters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism and promoting Hamas supporters at the UN, saying Jews no longer felt safe in New York. Mamdani called the claims “baseless lies” and accused Netanyahu of genocide in Gaza. -
Detroit's projected line may stay intact despite three starters being limited
Three Detroit starters—Christian Mahogany, Blake Miller and Tate Ratledge—were limited Thursday, but the projected line was not expected to change for Sunday's game against the Jets. Ben Bartch and Thomas Harper missed a second straight practice; Harper may miss Sunday's game. -
St. Brown says four Lions-Bills celebration fines top $56,000
Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said Thursday he received four fines for celebrations in Detroit’s Sept. 17 game against Buffalo, totaling more than $56,000. Detroit News reporter Nolan Bianchi reported that St. Brown repeatedly mimicked smoking a joint. -
House-passed bid to end US war with Iran fails in Senate, 49-50
The Senate rejected a House-passed resolution to end the US war with Iran, 49-50, on Thursday, despite four Republicans voting for it; Democrat John Fetterman opposed it. The conflict has passed 200 days and killed 19 US service members. -
After Austin shooting, DHS says Texas ICE operations won't slow
DHS said it would not slow Texas ICE operations and would “never apologize” for migrant arrests and removals after an ICE agent shot and wounded Venezuelan Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, in Austin on Sept. 20. His lawyer said he was released from hospital into ICE custody. -
Argentina’s July activity falls 1.4%, below forecast for growth
Argentina’s economic activity fell 1.4% year over year in July, INDEC reported, below Reuters-polled analysts’ 1.8% growth forecast after a 2.7% rise in June. Eight of 15 sectors contracted, led by wholesale and retail trade and repairs (-5.1%) and manufacturing (-4.6%). -
Taylor McGregor leaves Cubs reporting for a full-time ESPN role
ESPN confirmed Sept. 24 that Taylor McGregor is leaving Marquee Sports Network’s Cubs coverage for a full-time role at ESPN. The Chicago Tribune reports she will cover the NBA, with college basketball and more SportsCenter hosting also possible. -
Texas-Tennessee ticket prices fall after Trump announces game visit
Ticketmaster lists the cheapest tickets for Saturday’s No. 1 Texas–No. 13 Tennessee game in Knoxville at $368, more than $100 below prices before Trump announced he would attend. The article says his visit is likely one factor, alongside resale pressures. -
Four former Amazon workers allege pregnancy discrimination in proposed class action
Four former Amazon warehouse workers seek to represent thousands in a proposed nationwide class action alleging pregnancy discrimination. Amazon disputes their accounts, saying it approved over 99.9% of accommodation requests last year. -
Illness keeps Raiders edge rusher Kwity Paye out before Saints game
Raiders edge defender Kwity Paye missed Thursday’s practice with an illness ahead of the Week 3 game against New Orleans; his availability for the matchup remains uncertain. He has two sacks and five quarterback hits in Las Vegas’ first two games. -
Moe Moton sees Ravens as a possible trade fit for Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr.
Moe Moton of Bleacher Report sees Baltimore as a possible trade fit for Arizona receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. The Ravens need help with Zay Flowers’ hamstring issue and rookie Ja’Kobi Lane on injured reserve; Harrison’s availability is uncertain. -
Stellantis recalls 201,976 Jeeps after tire-pressure monitoring software error
Stellantis is recalling 201,976 Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles after NHTSA identified a software error in their tire-pressure monitoring systems. The vehicles will receive software updates. -
Jenny Johnson says AI has yet to meaningfully lift productivity
Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson told CNBC AI has not yet meaningfully boosted productivity, crediting recent gains to earlier digital technologies such as cloud computing. She said the payoff from AI adoption may take longer than markets expect. -
Barbara Berkowitz recalls Elizabeth Taylor’s $10,000 gift for her dog’s cancer care
Elizabeth Taylor sent attorney Barbara Berkowitz a $10,000 check in 2010 for her Golden Retriever Chase’s cancer treatment, Berkowitz recalls. She still carries Taylor’s accompanying note, which wished the dog many more years. -
Melissa McCarthy’s daughters: Vivian’s film role and Georgette’s premiere outing
Although Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone keep daughters Vivian and Georgette largely out of the spotlight, Vivian played young Michelle in 2016’s The Boss, and Georgette joined her parents at The Little Mermaid premiere. -
Boeing deliveries reach 418 through August, highest eight-month total since 2018
Boeing delivered 418 aircraft through August 2026, its highest eight-month total since 2018. August deliveries fell to 51 from 57 a year earlier, including four 787 Dreamliners, but a company spokesperson said Boeing still expects to deliver 90–100 Dreamliners this year. -
Colts’ Allen and Taylor return to full practice ahead of Houston game
Indianapolis Colts receiver Keenan Allen and running back Jonathan Taylor practiced fully Thursday ahead of Week 3 against Houston. Grover Stewart did not practice (rest), Charvarius Ward was limited with a groin injury, and Ashton Dulin and Pierce were unable to practice. -
Walmart and Shopify integrate Meta’s Muse as Amazon blocks the AI agent
Amazon has blocked Meta’s AI agent Muse from buying products on its site, saying it violates Amazon’s terms of service. Walmart and Shopify have integrated Muse; the article argues this could help them gain market share if adoption grows. -
Saquon Barkley expects to play against Bears Monday, report says
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley expects to play against Chicago on Monday, The Inquirer reported. Mike Garafolo said checks after Barkley’s Week 2 stinger were OK. Barkley warmed up Thursday; his practice participation level was still unknown. -
Trump-Xi talks point to January trade-truce extension; AI channel remains a proposal
Trump and Xi held about 90 minutes of trade and AI talks, with decisions deferred. Treasury Secretary Scott Besson said a two-month trade-truce extension would keep tariffs steady into January; China has not publicly backed an AI notification mechanism. -
Apple Watch listening tools and Meta glasses raise privacy questions
Apple’s new Watch features can provide a transcript of the previous 15 seconds and a broad daily recap, while Meta’s camera-equipped glasses can record people who may not know it. A Yahoo Finance report says the devices raise questions about consent and bystanders’ privacy. -
Motley Fool contributor flags AMD’s valuation after near-200% rally
AMD shares have climbed nearly 200% this year, but Motley Fool contributor Keithen Drury says the stock’s valuation is stretched: he puts its forward P/E at 40 using 2027 earnings estimates and expects returns to trail Nvidia and Broadcom in coming years. -
Songmics 43-inch storage bench is 28% off in Amazon deal
TheStreet reports a limited-time Amazon deal on the Songmics 43-inch folding storage ottoman bench: $36, 28% below its $50 price. It is listed with 35 gallons of storage, a 660-pound weight capacity and a fold-flat design; the article says it ranked No. 1 in Amazon’s ottoman </? -
Lauren Graham says she and Melissa McCarthy take turns throwing cowboy-themed Christmas parties
Lauren Graham recalled that she and Melissa McCarthy have taken turns throwing cowboy-themed Christmas parties since becoming friends on “Gilmore Girls.” She shared the tradition at Variety’s Sept. 23 Power of Women ceremony; one party featured a band called Cousin Lovers.
