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Shawn Mendes’ ‘Stitches’ reaches 11-times platinum, his first diamond hit
Shawn Mendes’ “Stitches” has earned RIAA 11-times-platinum certification, representing at least 11 million U.S. units and his first diamond-level hit. “Treat You Better” and “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” are each nine-times platinum. -
Harper's September dip coincided with more swings at the plate
Bryce Harper hit Brewers pitcher DL Hall’s first pitch back to the mound for the second out of the seventh Wednesday, with Philadelphia trailing 4-1. Before the game, Harper’s September line was .278/.346/.375; SB Nation says he was swinging more than during his August surge. -
Jayden Daniels' injury clouds outlook after Commanders' 0-2 start
Washington is 0-2 after road losses to NFC East rivals Philadelphia and Dallas, and quarterback Jayden Daniels is sidelined indefinitely with a dislocated left elbow. Backup Marcus Mariota is the team's current starter as the Commanders prepare to host Seattle. -
SB Nation argues Nick Caley’s coaching is behind Texans’ offensive woes
SB Nation argues Houston’s offensive woes stem from coordinator Nick Caley’s coaching, not its players. The piece says a ranking puts Caley among the NFL’s bottom five play-callers; C.J. Stroud threw for more than 350 yards in a game in which Houston scored fewer than 10 points. -
Syracuse’s mock ‘Bye Week U’ preview riffs on QB play and run defense
A tongue-in-cheek preview imagines Syracuse (1-2, 0-2 ACC) playing fictional Bye Week University, turning a made-up matchup into jokes about the Orange’s quarterback play, player health and run defense; it is not a report of a real game. -
Lady Louise plans a gap year as James starts a university course
Lady Louise is understood to be planning a gap year after graduating from St Andrews; her brother James, Earl of Wessex, has begun studying Rural Land & Property Management at the Royal Agricultural University. Neither is expected to take on royal duties. -
Macklemore’s three-city ‘Free Palestine’ tour will send all proceeds to 12 organizations
Macklemore’s three-show “Free Palestine” tour will stop in Dublin on Oct. 26, Paris on Oct. 29 and London on Oct. 30. All proceeds will benefit 12 organizations, including Anera, UNRWA USA and the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. -
EU capitals seek more leeway over electricity grid tariffs
EU governments are seeking to dilute proposed common rules for electricity-network charges, resisting one-size-fits-all requirements and pressing for national discretion. Talks also cover how grid-upgrade costs are shared and which projects receive scarce connection capacity. -
Putin's presence won't change EU's plan to condemn Russia at Miami G20
The EU says it will condemn Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine at the G20 summit in Miami whether or not Vladimir Putin attends. The US has formally invited the Russian president to the gathering, which President Donald Trump will host. -
Puka Nacua may miss another game as Rams prepare to face Broncos
Rams receiver Puka Nacua may miss a second straight game Sunday night against the Broncos after coach Sean McVay said Wednesday he was “not making great progress.” McVay cited groin soreness, although the injury was listed as a hip issue. -
Motley Fool says CrowdStrike may suit growth investors better than Figma
Motley Fool says CrowdStrike may appeal more to growth investors: FY2026 revenue rose 21.7% to $4.8 billion, with a $162.5 million net loss. Figma grew 41% to $1.1 billion in FY2025 but posted a $1.3 billion net loss; its sales multiple was 10.5x vs. 50.3x for CrowdStrike. -
Motley Fool argues investors should keep buying, not wait for a crash
The Motley Fool says long-term investors should keep buying rather than wait for a crash: after 16 S&P 500 drops of at least 20% since 1940, the average 12-month return from the day the index hit that threshold was 17.3%. The article says crash timing is unknowable. -
Chaparro, Morales and Ortiz shape Nationals’ 2027 first-base/DH choice
Washington’s 2027 first-base/DH picture is unsettled: Andres Chaparro has hit .296 with an .888 OPS against right-handers, Yohandy Morales has four homers in 15 September games, and Abimelec Ortiz has struggled as the only left-handed bat in the mix. -
At U.N., Amodei warns poorly managed AI could threaten humanity; Altman warns of control loss
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said poorly managed AI could threaten humanity, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned people could lose control of the future to AI at a Sept. 23, 2026, U.N. Security Council session. They urged shared safety standards and capability benchmarks. -
Wearables designed to process conversations raise privacy concerns
Apple’s opt-in Watch features process conversations, as do Amazon Bee and Plaud NotePin. Apple says it neither creates nor stores audio recordings, but experts warn derived information can remain sensitive and monitoring may prompt self-censorship. -
Memphis podcast hosts question ESPN’s 19-win ceiling
ESPN puts the Memphis basketball team’s ceiling at 19 wins, a third-place finish in the American Conference and no March Madness appearance. On the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan said recent history leaves room for a far better outcome. -
Treasury yields reach highs last seen in 2004 and 2007; Rieder calls rise an eye-opener
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.12% Wednesday, its highest since 2007; the 30-year reached 5.4%, last seen in 2004. BlackRock’s Rick Rieder called the rise “not a crisis but an eye-opener.” Yields stayed elevated Thursday. -
Aaron Judge targets Yankees’ Wild Card opener after calf strain
Aaron Judge says he is trying to be ready for the Yankees’ AL Wild Card Game 1 on Tuesday after a right calf strain put him on the injured list and likely ended his regular season. Manager Aaron Boone said he is not expecting him, but has not ruled it out. -
Green Bay rallies from 10 points down to beat Jets in overtime
The Green Bay Packers rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Jets in overtime, leaving the Jets 1-1 in Week 2. Green Bay outplayed the Jets in all three phases over the final 10 minutes of regulation and overtime; a video breaks down the late plays. -
NFAP estimates proposed H-1B fee could raise $2.6 billion, not DHS's $8.8 billion
A National Foundation for American Policy analysis estimates DHS’s proposed $103,265 fee on H-1B cap-subject petitions could raise $2.6 billion a year, about 70% below DHS’s $8.8 billion projection. It forecasts 30,270 petitions, compared with DHS’s 85,000 assumption. -
US 10-year Treasury yield tops 5% as investors assess market risks
A U.S. bond selloff that began with the war with Iran has pushed the 10-year Treasury yield above 5%, a level it has rarely sustained in nearly two decades, lifting borrowing costs and putting stocks, government debt and dealmaking under scrutiny. -
Saleh says Giants took Cam Skattebo before 49ers could draft him
Former 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said San Francisco would have drafted Cam Skattebo in 2025, but the Giants selected the running back at No. 105, before the 49ers chose C.J. West at No. 113. Saleh said Kyle Shanahan loved Skattebo. -
Manufacturers link AI systems in a shift toward factory autonomy
Manufacturers are moving from isolated AI projects to connected production systems that inspect products and coordinate operations with less human input. Siemens and P&G are expanding AI inspection globally as others expand digital twins, simulations and robotics. -
Ben Rice joins Yankees' 40-homer group after reaching 41 at age 27
Ben Rice hit two home runs in the Yankees’ 9-2 win over Tampa Bay on Wednesday, reaching 41 for the season at age 27. He joined New York’s group of players who have hit at least 40 in a season at 27 or younger, alongside Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. -
Deputies Allege Jonathan Taylor Thomas Kicked Deputy at DUI Stop
Jonathan Taylor Thomas was released after more than 34 hours in custody following a Sept. 21 Westlake Village stop. Deputies allege he interrupted a DUI investigation and kicked a deputy; no charges had been filed by Sept. 24, and his booking was reclassified as a detention.
