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Zay Flowers’ missed practice clouds Ravens’ Week 3 plans against Dallas
Baltimore Ravens receiver Zay Flowers is questionable for Week 3 against Dallas after missing practice with a hamstring injury. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport called it relatively minor but said the missed session does not bode well for Sunday; Flowers could still play. -
US carriers could cross the Pacific in about 8 to 11 days
Using publicly available speed figures, a U.S. aircraft carrier's straight-line, 5,150-nautical-mile trip from San Diego to Yokosuka is estimated at nearly eight days at a continuous 30 knots, or almost 11 days at its roughly 20-knot cruising speed. -
Five transfers reshape Georgetown’s 2026-27 women’s basketball outlook
Georgetown enters 2026-27 after a 14-17 season (6-14 in the Big East), with only three rotation players returning and five transfers joining. Freshman Stella Lockhart also arrives, but the preview questions whether the group can make the Hoyas a .500 team. -
Lori Flowers lost about $600,000 to a pig-butchering scam and received a $225,000 IRS bill
Lori Flowers lost about $600,000 in a pig-butchering scam—$400,000 from retirement savings and $200,000 in personal loans—and received a $225,000 IRS tax bill. She filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy and pays $5,600 monthly toward her debt. -
Netflix’s A Different World sequel maps the new Hillman characters’ family ties
Netflix’s A Different World revival, now streaming, links Hillman newcomers to the 1987 series: Deborah, daughter of Whitley and Dwayne; Shaquille, Ron’s son; Nellie, Mr. Gaines’ granddaughter; Brooklyn, Kimberly Reese’s daughter; and Ellington, a Kendall like Denise Huxtable. -
Padres reinstate Jason Adam, designate Alek Jacob for assignment
The Padres reinstated right-hander Jason Adam from the 60-day injured list Wednesday and designated Alek Jacob for assignment. Jacob, 28, made three MLB appearances this season after throwing a career-high 33.1 innings for San Diego in 2025. -
White House reportedly preparing 90-day diesel export ban amid pushback
Politico reported the White House is preparing a 90-day diesel export ban, though administration officials say it probably will not happen. Yahoo Finance hosts said it could briefly ease Gulf Coast prices but risk refinery cuts affecting other fuels. -
Week 3 NFL pick in Brazil favors Ravens -3.5 over Cowboys
The Week 3 NFL picks against the spread favor the Ravens -3.5 against Dallas in Brazil, citing the Cowboys’ defensive problems. Maracanã’s turf has drawn concern amid rain in Rio and complaints from soccer players, though an NFL field director said the league is not concerned. -
Tran Capital says Bloom Energy aided Q2 returns amid AI power bottlenecks
Tran Capital said Bloom Energy aided its Midcap Equity Strategy’s Q2 2026 performance, citing on-site fuel cells for AI power needs and an Oracle deal for up to 2.8 gigawatts; 1.2 gigawatts was initially contracted and deploying. -
Patriots weigh three candidates to replace injured right guard Mike Onwenu
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Greg Van Roten, Ben Brown and Walter Rouse will get chances at right guard as New England replaces Mike Onwenu, who broke his ankle against Pittsburgh and is on injured reserve. Van Roten filled in Sunday; no starter is set. -
Chargers rookie Akheem Mesidor shares an April 5 birthday with Greg Rousseau
Chargers rookie Akheem Mesidor and Bills defender Greg Rousseau share an April 5 birthday, one year apart. Both attended Miami and were first-round picks. They meet Sunday: Rousseau, 26, has more than 3,500 NFL snaps; Mesidor is entering his third game. -
A 6.4% August rise lifts US new-home sales to their fastest pace since December
Sales of new US single-family homes rose 6.4% in August to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 684,000 units, the highest since December 2025, as buyers used price cuts and incentives; rising mortgage rates remain a drag on the market. -
Russian barrage kills at least eight across Ukraine, including six agricultural workers
Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least eight people in Ukraine on Thursday: six agricultural workers in the east and two in Kyiv. Kyiv residents are weighing winter contingency plans in case further Russian attacks knock out the energy system again. -
US Education Department pledges policies to protect female athletes
The U.S. Education Department pledged “common-sense” policies to protect female athletes, posting that “men do not belong” in women’s sports. The post followed a Fox News report about a transgender athlete in high-school volleyball; it announced no WNBA rule change. -
NeoVolta's FY2026 revenue rose 58%, but Q4 revenue fell to $13,000
NeoVolta's FY2026 revenue rose 58% to $13.3 million, but Q4 revenue fell to $13,000 from $4.8 million a year earlier. Executives linked the drop to weaker residential-installer demand after federal incentive changes; full-year net loss was $21.5 million. -
Sotheby’s will auction Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ in New York on Dec. 9
Princess Diana’s Christina Stambolian dress, worn once in 1994 as Prince Charles admitted he had been unfaithful, goes to auction in New York on Dec. 9. Sotheby’s estimate is $150,000–$300,000; Briege Mackenzie, whose family bought it in 1997, is selling it. -
Dwight Howard's 14-acre Suwanee property enters market at $14.5 million
Former NBA star Dwight Howard has listed his 14-acre Suwanee, Georgia, estate for $14.5 million. The home, about 45 minutes northeast of Atlanta, has 12 bedrooms, more than 20 bathrooms and 26,233 square feet across its main house and guesthouse. -
Lindsey Isaacs urges Senate to reform license-plate camera oversight
At a Senate hearing Sept. 23, Lindsey Isaacs said a Flock camera record placing her Dodge Durango near a 2025 fatal crash figured in the investigation that led to her arrest on eight felony charges. Prosecutors dropped all charges; she spent 13 days in jail, 86 hours in solitary. -
Tran Capital says TSMC contributed meaningfully to Q2 fund returns
Tran Capital said Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) contributed to the fund’s Q2 2026 performance. Its Multi Cap Growth Strategy returned 17.5% net, versus 15.2% for the S&P 500; the letter cited chip demand amid AI infrastructure spending. -
Two Alabama linebackers to miss South Carolina game; Dear, Rogers expected back
Alabama will be without linebackers Justin Hill and Desmond Umeozulu for Saturday's South Carolina game after injuries in the Florida State game. Hill is expected to miss a few weeks; Umeozulu's return timeline is undetermined. AK Dear and Noah Rogers are expected back. -
NuScale is trading near $8.75 without a commercial reactor sale
NuScale Power shares traded around $8.75 at the time of writing, after ranging from $2 to $52 over three years. The company has yet to build or sell a commercial reactor; its Romanian project still needs funding, and other discussions have produced no firm sale. -
Report: Leipzig seek €60–65m for Lukeba amid interest from four clubs
RB Leipzig are asking €60–65m for Castello Lukeba, with Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly interested. Barcelona are unlikely to buy in January without selling players; the report expects the transfer saga to play out next summer, not this winter. -
Patriots' Week 3 roundup weighs Maye's form and Jaguars matchup
A roundup of Patriots coverage ahead of Sunday's Week 3 game at Jacksonville stresses protecting Drake Maye and leaning on the defense. Predictions split: Sports Illustrated picks a Patriots upset, while Pete Prisco forecasts a 21-16 Jaguars win. -
Employees allege Life Surge uses high-pressure sales; Tebow is a speaker
Current and former Life Surge employees told Pablo Torre and Mother Jones that the Christian seminar company uses high-pressure tactics to upsell attendees. Tim Tebow is a regular speaker, on pace to headline more than 20 events this year. -
Tran Capital cites Palo Alto Networks as a leading Q2 contributor
Tran Capital’s Multi Cap Growth Strategy named Palo Alto Networks a leading Q2 contributor, saying it was persuading customers to consolidate security tools on its platform as AI adoption expands potential threats; the manager sees the company positioned to gain share. -
Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza debuts Gen Z finance video series
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza has launched “Finance with Fernando,” a social-media video series with U.S. Bank aimed at Gen Z. It will cover practical money management, including 401(k) contributions and other basic financial decisions. -
Éanna Hardwicke anchors ‘Ancestors,’ a tender AIDS-era queer elegy
David Turpin’s debut follows Beau (Éanna Hardwicke), an Irishman in 1988 London who takes in Tiny, a young hustler later diagnosed with AIDS. Variety praises Hardwicke’s performance and the film’s emotional force, while noting occasional overreach.
