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Study reports PANXEON detected 87% of stage 1 and 2 pancreatic cancers
An international study found PANXEON, a blood test combining three markers, correctly identified 87% of patients with stage 1 or 2 pancreatic cancer among nearly 1,800 people. False-positive rates were 3% in low-risk and 16% in high-risk groups. -
Only 3.2% of retirees have $1 million or more; 40% say they need it
Only 3.2% of retirees have $1 million or more in retirement accounts, Federal Reserve data cited by Moneywise show. A 2026 Clever Real Estate survey found 40% say they need at least that much; a separate 2025 poll put the average target at $1.46 million. -
Centrus finalizes terms on $900 million DOE order for HALEU expansion
Centrus Energy finalized terms on a $900 million Department of Energy order July 1 to expand enrichment of HALEU, a fuel for advanced reactors, at its Piketon, Ohio, plant. The project would enable production of up to one metric ton by July 2032. -
Arizona beats Colorado, keeps wild-card elimination number at two
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies to keep their National League wild-card hopes alive, with their elimination number still at two. They can catch Philadelphia by going 4-0 while the Phillies go 1-3 or worse, or by finishing 3-1 if Philadelphia loses all four. -
CNN, MS NOW and Politico say reporters barred despite judge’s order
CNN, MS NOW and Politico said their journalists were denied White House entry Thursday, Sept. 24, despite a judge’s order to restore access. Politico said the Secret Service confiscated one reporter’s press pass; the outlets sought an emergency hearing. -
New Boise State beach volleyball photos put Nora Hayd back in spotlight
Boise State volleyball player Nora Hayd is back in the spotlight after the team published its beach volleyball yearbook ahead of the 2026 season. Fans shared photos online, renewing interest in the athlete whose season headshot went viral two years ago. -
Oregon’s 2-1 start leaves little room for error against No. 12 USC
No. 20 Oregon (2-1) faces No. 12 USC (4-0) Saturday after a Week 2 loss to Oklahoma State. With No. 7 Ohio State and No. 18 Michigan still on its schedule, a second defeat could severely damage Oregon’s Big Ten title and College Football Playoff chances. -
Fidelity’s broad healthcare ETF outpaced VanEck’s biotech fund over five years
Fidelity’s FHLC covers more than 300 healthcare stocks, while VanEck’s BBH focuses on about two dozen biotech and life-sciences companies. BBH led over one year, but FHLC had stronger five-year growth, a smaller maximum drawdown and lower fees (0.08% vs. 0.35%). -
N.J. fines DataOne $1.07M for 62 gas generators without air permits
New Jersey fined DataOne $1.07M for installing and running 62 gas generators without air permits at its Vineland data center. DataOne must apply for permits or stop using them; the state left the site open, but environmental advocates want it shut until permits are secured. -
Brock Bowers expected to make season debut against Saints
Brock Bowers is expected to make his Raiders season debut Sunday at New Orleans, barring a setback, after missing the first two games following knee surgery. He is expected to have a major role, and it would be his first regular-season game with Kirk Cousins. -
Stafford gives Rams the offensive edge in Broncos matchup analysis
The preview gives the Rams offensive and coaching edges, citing Stafford's play and McVay's 9-2 record against Denver defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. Denver gets the defense and special-teams nod; Los Angeles ranks last in special-teams DVOA through two weeks. -
Sky casts David Oyelowo and Viola Prettejohn in ‘Dragon Tattoo’ series
David Oyelowo will play disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist and Viola Prettejohn will play hacker Lisbeth Salander in Sky’s eight-part “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.” The pair investigate Harriet Vanger’s disappearance more than three decades ago. -
North Korea denounces test-halt appeal as political provocation
North Korea’s foreign ministry on Thursday rejected an international appeal to halt nuclear tests, with a spokesperson calling it “a grave political provocation” by “hostile forces.” The appeal said any new North Korean test would be irresponsible and unacceptable. -
George Santos hesitates before a backward dive in ‘Special Forces’ clip
A clip from the September 24 premiere of Fox’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” shows George Santos hesitating before a backward dive from a helicopter as instructors berate him. He says he expects to be “out of my element” and is not the most physically fit. -
Mark Harmon returns onscreen as Gibbs leaves Alaska in ‘NCIS: Origins’ season 3
Mark Harmon appears onscreen in all 10 episodes of “NCIS: Origins” season 3, premiering Oct. 6 on CBS. Present-day Gibbs leaves Alaska over a mystery tied to his 1990s NIS days, while the ’90s story picks up after he and Lala kiss and Randy is kidnapped. -
DataOne fined $1.07 million over 62 unpermitted gas generators
New Jersey fined DataOne $1.07 million, alleging it ran 62 natural-gas generators without required permits at its Vineland AI data center. The administrative order gives the company the choice to obtain permits or shut the generators down; the penalty is not a criminal finding. -
Miles leads one WNBA voter’s five All-Rookie picks
One WNBA award voter chose Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Flau’jae Johnson, Sydney Taylor and Pauline Astier for a five-player All-Rookie ballot. Miles led rookies in points and assists; Fudd’s scoring and defense and the other picks’ team impact shaped the ballot. -
North Dakota State leads Mountain West's Week 4 overachievers
An SB Nation analysis ranks Mountain West teams by how their win probabilities shifted from preseason through Week 4, rather than raw strength. North Dakota State leads, followed by New Mexico and Nevada; UNLV is last. NDSU is 4-0, with its chances rising for every listed game. -
Petr Yan says bantamweight results fail to impress before Dvalishvili trilogy
Petr Yan says recent bantamweight results have not impressed him ahead of his Oct. 24 trilogy fight with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333. Yan returns 10 months after beating Dvalishvili to become a two-time champion and says he is ready for any opponent the UFC selects. -
Newcastle’s youth-focused transfer plan flags two priority positions
According to The iPaper’s Mark Douglas, Newcastle United has identified a young center-back and a right-sided forward as priorities for future transfer windows. Planning has begun for January and beyond, though no deal for a specific player is reported to be advanced. -
Connecticut Sun prepare for final Uncasville game before Houston move
The Connecticut Sun will play their final game in Uncasville against the Toronto Tempo on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV, ending their Connecticut chapter before moving to Houston and becoming the Comets next year. The 10-33 team is second-to-last in the league. -
Four SEC matchups put early-season ambitions to the test in Week 4
Week 4’s SEC slate features Texas at Tennessee (11 a.m. in Knoxville), Oklahoma at Georgia and Ole Miss at Florida (both 2:30 p.m.), plus Missouri at Mississippi State; favorites are Texas by 4.5, Georgia by 14, Florida by 3.5 and Mississippi State by 6.5. -
Bears likely to start Case Keenum against Eagles on Monday
Chicago is likely to start third-string quarterback Case Keenum when it hosts the 2-0 Philadelphia Eagles on Monday at 7:15 p.m. CT on ESPN and ABC; the Bears are without their top two quarterbacks. Philadelphia is coming off a 24-20 win over Tennessee. -
Ancelotti names Raphinha in Brazil's XI for Australia friendly
Raphinha will start for Brazil against Australia in Friday’s friendly in Townsville, coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed while naming his XI. He said continuing to use players who featured at the World Cup can help younger teammates progress.
