News archive — Page 24
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Dak Prescott says Brazilian mosaic looked little like him or Lamar Jackson
Dak Prescott said a giant mosaic of him and Lamar Jackson, unveiled by Brazilian fans before the Cowboys-Ravens game in Rio, did not resemble either quarterback. He called the tribute “cool” and said jersey numbers 4 and 8 made them identifiable. -
Angel Reese's double-double helps Dream win WNBA playoff opener
Angel Reese had 13 points and 12 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 of their first-round WNBA playoff series Sunday. In 30 minutes, she added two steals, an assist and a block, shooting 4-for-15 from the field. -
Taiwan disputes Beijing’s World War Two account after Xi-Trump summit
Taiwan says Beijing is reshaping World War Two history after Xi Jinping and Donald Trump praised the US-China wartime alliance at last week’s summit. Taipei says the Republic of China fought alongside the Allies and fears Beijing’s account could weaken US support. -
Packers could face rookie Jalon Daniels after Mayfield thumb injury
Green Bay may face undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels at quarterback in Week 4 against Tampa Bay after Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Mayfield was likely to miss time; an MRI was due the next day. -
NFL fans give mixed reviews to Mike Tomlin’s NBC studio role
Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin appeared Sunday on NBC’s “Football Night in America” as a studio analyst, a role he joined this offseason. NFL fans praised the hire and his TV presence, while others criticized his voice and on-air mannerisms. -
At 88% charge, California Powerwall exports solar; users point to Savings mode
At about 3:30 p.m., a California homeowner reported a Powerwall at 88% as the system produced 3 kW of solar, used 1 kW at home and exported solar while the house drew battery power. Reddit users suggested Savings mode; the owner later confirmed it was enabled. -
Stewart's 34 points power Liberty to 91-75 playoff win over Lynx
Breanna Stewart had 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists as the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 91-75 in Sunday's playoff game. ESPN's broadcast showed Olivia Miles foul Stewart with about 8:19 left and appear to engage her; the exchange was unclear. -
Itron teams with Crytica to embed threat detection in smart meters
Itron announced Sept. 22 a collaboration with Crytica Security to embed real-time threat detection in smart meters and edge endpoints. Smart meters cannot host traditional endpoint-security software. No deal terms or revenue timeline were disclosed. -
Taylor Swift sets a VMAs record with 33 awards after three wins
Taylor Swift's three wins at Sunday's VMAs lifted her tally to 33 Moon Person awards, breaking a tie with Beyoncé, who entered with 30. The honors were Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia,” Best Direction for “Opalite” and the inaugural Artist Director Honors. -
Reddit users recount hidden assets and petty feuds in divorce cases
BuzzFeed rounded up 23 stories from divorce lawyers and other Reddit users after a question about secrets revealed in divorce. They describe alleged hidden debts, assets and families, along with disputes over pets and property; all are commenters’ accounts. -
After Himlung Himal avalanche, two guides found dead and 14 kitchen staff missing
The Nepal National Mountain Guides Association said two climbing guides were found dead and 14 kitchen staff remain missing after an avalanche struck Himlung Himal’s base camp early Sunday. The search continued Monday after bad weather delayed rescue flights. -
Final figures put Australia’s 2025/26 deficit at A$22.3 billion
Australia recorded a final A$22.3 billion budget deficit for the year to June 2026, equal to about 0.8% of GDP and below an earlier A$28.3 billion forecast. Treasury attributed the improvement to lower welfare spending and stronger tax receipts. -
Itron launches utility AI upgrade as quarterly revenue falls 7%
Itron launched IEE Cloud AI, an AI-enabled upgrade to its meter-data management software, on Sept. 16. Q2 2026 annual recurring revenue rose 21% to $417 million and adjusted gross margin rose 460 basis points to 41.4%, while total revenue fell 7% to $563 million. -
Tyla wears Mowalola 2027 collection look on VMAs red carpet
Tyla arrived at the 2026 VMAs in Los Angeles on Sunday wearing a two-piece look from Nigerian-British designer Mowalola Ogunlesi’s 2027 Spring Ready-to-Wear collection. The outfit featured snakeskin accents; Tyla later presented at the ceremony. -
Vikings’ 23-16 win in Tampa highlights Price, Addison and Reichard
The Vikings beat Tampa Bay 23-16, with Brian Flores’ defense and Myles Price’s punt-return touchdown key to the win. Jordan Addison caught 5 passes for 90 yards after Justin Jefferson left following the opening drive; Will Reichard scored 11 points. -
NFL Week 3: Cleveland beats Carolina as Chargers fall and Washington stuns Seattle
Cleveland pressured Bryce Young on roughly 64% of his dropbacks and sacked him three times in its win over Carolina. The Chargers lost to Buffalo despite forcing five turnovers, while Washington beat Seattle even though the Seahawks lost the turnover battle. -
Lamine Yamal says he plays football for joy, not money
In an interview with The Guardian, Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said he plays football for enjoyment, not money, and wants to entertain fans by dribbling and creating chances for teammates. He said the crowd's reaction when he gets the ball can make him feel like a superhero. -
AEW announces PAC’s death at 40; wrestler also performed as Neville in WWE
AEW announced Sunday that Benjamin Satterley, who wrestled as PAC in AEW and Neville in WWE, had died at 40; no details about his death were released. The previous night, he challenged Andrade for the AEW National Championship in All Out’s opening match. -
Algonquin agrees to sell Chilean Suralis stake for $126.5 million
Algonquin Power & Utilities agreed Aug. 28 to sell its roughly 64% stake in Chilean water utility Suralis to a Toesca-managed fund for $126.5 million in cash, plus a potential earnout of up to $1.5 million. The deal supports management’s shift toward regulated utilities. -
North Korean defections to South Korea fall to 63 in first half of 2026
South Korea recorded 63 defections from North Korea in the first half of 2026, over a third fewer than a year earlier, the Unification Ministry said. Experts say Kim Jong Un’s tighter border controls are making escapes increasingly difficult. -
Sienna Spiro wins MTV VMA’s Best New Artist award after debut performance
English singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro won the MTV VMA for Best New Artist on Sunday after her first performance at the ceremony. Her single “Great Expectation” recently became her first UK No. 1, and her debut album, Visitor, was released in July. -
Certain US iPhone 15 and 16 buyers may seek up to $95 in Siri settlement
US buyers of certain iPhone 15 or 16 models bought from Apple between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, may claim up to $95 per phone under Apple's $250 million Siri settlement. Claims are due Dec. 21, but payouts may be lower. -
Broncos erase 16-point deficit to tie Rams 16-16 in third quarter
Denver rallied from 16-0 down at halftime to tie the Rams 16-16 by the end of the third quarter, scoring touchdowns through Pat Bryant and Nate Adkins and converting both two-point tries. Zach Allen sacked Matthew Stafford to end the quarter. -
Jonathan Robles arrested after 63-year-old woman found fatally stabbed in Central Park
Jonathan Robles, 36, was arrested and faces charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon after a 63-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds and pronounced dead in Central Park on Sunday. Police withheld her identity and circumstances pending an autopsy.
