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Canada's August retail sales forecast to rise 1.3% after July's 0.7% drop
Canadian retail sales fell 0.7% in July to C$73.70 billion from C$74.25 billion in June, Statistics Canada said. The agency's advance estimate points to a 1.3% increase in August, while July's fall was marginally smaller than analysts' average forecast. -
Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble remain together while valuing time apart, source says
A source close to Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble says they remain together and happy while allowing each other time to pursue their own lives. The couple, together for more than a decade, attended the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s opening in Los Angeles on Sept. 19. -
Nvidia leads semiconductor losses as Treasury yields climb and stocks retreat
Stocks extended losses in early Thursday trading as rising bond yields raised concerns about more Federal Reserve rate hikes. The 10-year Treasury yield was near 5.10%; tech shares fell, with Nvidia leading semiconductor declines. Amazon and Microsoft also traded lower. -
Whitmer orders review of fatal Grand Rapids crash after ICE stop attempt
Mario David Coronado Juarez died Sunday in Grand Rapids when his car hit a tree and burst into flames as he tried to avoid an ICE traffic stop. Whitmer ordered a review, and the Grand Rapids police chief asked Michigan State Police to join the investigation. -
Simone turns 25 as Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson share rare photos
Former HGTV hosts Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson celebrated their eldest daughter Simone’s 25th birthday on Sept. 21, sharing rare photos and tributes on Instagram. Jackson said he was proud to be her father, and fans commented on Simone’s resemblance to him. -
Meyer says Jeremiah Smith may be CFB’s best receiver; averages rank him fourth
Jeremiah Smith has 184 catches, 2,958 yards and 30 touchdowns and holds Ohio State’s career receiving record. Urban Meyer said he was probably college football’s best receiver, but a Sporting News analysis ranks him fourth by averages among players with three or fewer seasons. -
Caterpillar’s lower multiples contrast with Corning’s AI-linked growth in 2026
Motley Fool says Caterpillar had lower forward multiples and higher free cash flow than Corning, while Corning’s FY2025 revenue grew faster amid AI demand. Neither stock is cheap; it sees Corning as the AI play and Caterpillar as the diversified option. -
Brewers’ projected 2026 postseason group gains at several positions
With a first-round bye secured and four games left, Milwaukee’s projected 2026 postseason position-player group compares favorably with 2025’s, notably at second base, shortstop and center field. The comparison assumes 14 current players, though Bo Naylor could be replaced. -
Case Keenum says Ben Johnson could become the greatest coach ever
Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum said Ben Johnson could be the best coach he has worked with and perhaps the greatest ever. Keenum is filling in while Caleb Williams misses time with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and Tyson Bagent remains in concussion protocol. -
Oracle shares drop 4% amid report of force majeure move on New Mexico site
Oracle shares fell 4% Thursday after Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that the company told Project Jupiter’s developer it was invoking force majeure to delay payments if construction setbacks push the New Mexico data center’s opening to 2028. -
Forbes review gives ‘Dragon Quest XI S’ Switch 2 edition a 10/10
A Forbes review scores ‘Dragon Quest XI S’ on Switch 2 10/10 and calls its $39.99 standalone release worth buying. It adds no new content over the Switch version; graphics modes target higher resolution and performance, and Switch saves do not transfer. -
Motley Fool writer backs Taiwan Semiconductor on AI-chip demand
Motley Fool writer Keithen Drury recommends Taiwan Semiconductor as an AI-linked investment, citing its 72.5% Q2 revenue share of the chip-fabrication market and a planned extra $100 billion investment in Arizona; he says the stock is reasonably priced. -
Ryan Day spotlights Ohio State’s third-down and red-zone issues before Illinois
Before Ohio State’s Big Ten opener against Illinois, Ryan Day said the Buckeyes must improve on third down and in the red zone after a 59-3 win over Kent State. They converted 1 of 8 third downs, and Day challenged the running backs to “run angry”. -
A trailer spotlights Nicolas Cage as John Madden in David O. Russell biopic
A trailer is out for Amazon MGM’s “Madden,” starring Nicolas Cage as NFL coach John Madden and directed by David O. Russell. Christian Bale plays Raiders owner Al Davis; the film opens in select theaters Nov. 11, then streams on Prime Video the following week. -
Packers weigh Jennings and Burton for left guard against Atlanta
Green Bay will again be without left guard Aaron Banks against Atlanta in Week 3, leaving Donovan Jennings and Jager Burton competing to start. Jennings started in Week 1 but was banged up last week; Burton also played. The choice may not be known until warmups. -
Chiefs emphasize improvement over trap-game talk before Miami visit
The 2-0 Kansas City Chiefs visit the winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes say they are focused on improving rather than worrying about a trap game. Mahomes pointed to converting red-zone chances into touchdowns as one area to work. -
Kyle Long discusses anxiety and depression during his NFL career
Retired Chicago Bears guard Kyle Long says anxiety and depression intensified during his NFL career, reaching a low point at 2015–16 preseason training camp when he could not get off the team bus. He credits therapy and openness with helping him manage his mental health. -
Gang Green Nation's Wells expects Amon-Ra St. Brown to test Jets secondary
Before Sunday's Week 3 matchup at Ford Field, Gang Green Nation deputy manager MacGregor Wells predicted Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown would trouble the Jets' secondary, unless New York's pass rush leaves quarterback Jared Goff without time to find him. -
Titans’ JC Latham tops NFL tackles in one-on-one matchups, ranks fifth in wins
Pro Football Focus ranks Tennessee right tackle JC Latham first among NFL offensive tackles in island rate—one-on-one pass-blocking matchups—and fifth in wins in those situations through two weeks, despite his costly late sack in the Titans’ loss to Philadelphia. -
Karol G’s ‘Bby Wow’ holds Global 200 No. 1 with about 2,000 downloads
Karol G, Judeline and Rusowsky’s “Bby Wow” held the Billboard Global 200’s No. 1 spot for a third week, with about 2,000 downloads sold worldwide, up 22% from the prior tracking period. The chart excludes radio, and streaming is doing nearly all the work. -
Peter Wetche arrested after Sandy Springs PIT stop; no injuries reported
Sandy Springs police arrested Peter Wetche after officers stopped his car with a PIT maneuver on Aug. 22, following a flight from a traffic stop. He faces charges of fleeing or attempting to elude and failure to obey a traffic-control device; no injuries were reported. -
Lawyers say at least 45 Mexican drivers report alleged US forced-labor scheme
Twenty-nine Mexican drivers are plaintiffs in a pending federal suit against Omega and U.S. carriers, alleging forced labor linked to promises of lawful U.S. work, fees, document retention and threats. Their lawyers say they represent at least 45 drivers with similar accounts. -
Till and Romero headline BKFC 94 press conference before Manchester bout
BKFC 94’s final press conference livestream, featuring headliners Darren Till and Yoel Romero and co-headliners David Mundell and Jack Cullen, starts at 10 a.m. ET Sept. 24, two days before Till and Romero’s cruiserweight bout at Manchester’s AO Arena. -
Marist survey finds Talarico and Hinojosa ahead in Texas races
A Marist poll finds Texas Democratic candidates James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa ahead of their Republican rivals before the November 2026 elections: Talarico drew 50% support to Ken Paxton’s 44%, while Hinojosa had 49% to Gov. Greg Abbott’s 46%. -
Emmy-winning bishop Fulton Sheen set for beatification in St Louis
Fulton Sheen, the US bishop whose TV show drew nearly 30 million viewers a week and won an Emmy, is set to be beatified in St Louis on Thursday. The ceremony is the penultimate step in a 25-year process that could make him the first US-born bishop canonized a saint. -
Five fishermen rescue swept-away elephant calf and help reunite it with its mother
Five fishermen rescued a 3- to 4-day-old elephant calf from India’s Teesta River on Sept. 21 after it was swept nearly three miles downstream. Forest officials found its mother several miles upstream, and the two were reunited about two hours later. -
UN documents 32 civilian deaths in Yemen's fighting since August
The UN says it has documented 32 civilians killed in Yemen's latest fighting since August, including 15 children and three women. It also documented 125 people killed or wounded as violence surges after a 2022 truce largely froze the civil war. -
Jordan Rodgers urges patience as Steelers work through 1-1 start
Jordan Rodgers urged patience with brother Aaron as Pittsburgh opened the 2026 season 1-1, beating Atlanta 20-13 before a 20-3 loss to New England. He pointed to drops and missed calls, and said a weak run game and thin receiving options leave Aaron short of support.
