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Rangers recall Collyer and option Santos for playoff push
The Rangers recalled right-hander Gavin Collyer and optioned Winston Santos for their playoff push. After a 7-2 loss to the Mets, Texas is 1.5 games behind Houston in the AL West and three behind the White Sox for the last wild-card spot, but remains mathematically alive. -
Blanche says Trump administration will appeal third-country deportation ruling
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Trump administration will immediately ask the US Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court largely upheld a ruling that found its policy of deporting migrants to countries other than their own unlawful. -
Former actuary Chibuikem Uche stars as Kojo in ‘A Different World’ revival
Chibuikem Uche plays fashion designer Kojo in Netflix’s “A Different World” sequel, which premiered Sept. 24. Before pursuing acting, he worked as an actuary and took acting classes in New York while keeping his full-time job. -
Shreya Ghoshal spotlights Indian crafts on sold-out North American tour
Shreya Ghoshal’s sold-out Unstoppable tour across North America features traditional Indian textiles, with no look repeated. One Kalamkari panel in her wardrobe took Andhra Pradesh artisan Ganga 25 days to hand-paint using natural dyes. -
US current-account deficit grows 15.7% on second-quarter import surge
The US current-account deficit widened by $33.4 billion, or 15.7%, to $246 billion in the second quarter, Commerce Department data showed. Goods imports rose $67.4 billion to $931.6 billion, outpacing a $27.1 billion increase in goods exports. -
Angel Reese’s season strengthens her WNBA Defensive Player of the Year case
The Sporting News says Angel Reese deserves WNBA Defensive Player of the Year: she ranked fourth in defensive rating at 100 points per 100 possessions and set a center record with 77 steals. Atlanta’s rating was 74 with her on court in 17 minutes against New York. -
Vic Fangio backs Marcus Epps after rough Titans outing
Eagles safety Marcus Epps struggled in Sunday's win over Tennessee, with a missed tackle and a 27-yard run he allowed setting up Titans field goals. Vic Fangio said Wednesday Epps would bounce back; Epps is expected to start against Chicago in Week 3. -
Tahnee Welch pursued acting as brother Damon moved into production
Raquel Welch’s children pursued different show-business careers: Tahnee worked as an actor and model, best known for playing Kitty in Cocoon and its 1988 sequel, while Damon worked in production, including as executive producer of I Am Raquel Welch. -
Tributary says strong demand lifts Applied Materials' profit outlook
Tributary Capital Management named Applied Materials a notable addition in its Q2 2026 investor letter, saying strong demand is lifting the chip-equipment maker's profit outlook. The Multi Cap Core equity allocation returned 12.5%, below the S&P 1500's 15.3%. -
Liberty takes 2-1 record into Thursday’s visit to 1-2 Coastal Carolina
Liberty (2-1) visits Coastal Carolina (1-2) in Conway, South Carolina, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Coastal seeks to rebound from a 22-14 loss at Delaware; Liberty comes off a 51-15 win over Ball State after edging Gardner-Webb 24-23. -
Caroline Webb's 'Yes, Grow, No' model reframes leadership priorities
Caroline Webb’s new book presents a “Yes, Grow, No” model for leaders: choose priorities deliberately, hand off work others can do to develop their skills, and clearly decline or end other commitments so attention stays on the work that matters most. -
Poll finds 17-point Democratic ballot lead among young men most determined to vote
A Cygnal poll conducted Sept. 15–18 found Democrats leading 57% to 40% on the generic congressional ballot among men ages 18–30 who said they were most determined to vote. Inflation and living costs topped their concerns. -
Braun Strowman to compete in Netflix’s 2027 Celebrity Million Dollar Secret
Adam Scherr, known as Braun Strowman, joins Netflix’s Celebrity Million Dollar Secret. Netflix says it will air in 2027, but has not announced an exact date. One player is secretly given a box containing $1,000,000; the others try to identify and vote them out. -
Tributary fund opens Snowflake position, citing stronger customer adoption
Tributary Capital Management’s Multi Cap Core strategy opened a position in Snowflake during Q2 2026. In its investor letter, the fund said new products were improving customer consumption, adoption and net revenue retention, lifting its profit outlook. -
Troy Aikman believes Travis Kelce wants a TV career after football
ESPN broadcaster Troy Aikman said he thinks Travis Kelce wants to move into television after his NFL career and expects a line of suitors for him. The Chiefs tight end, 36, is playing his 14th season and has not announced his retirement. -
Guardians weigh playoff rotation as AL Central race reaches final games
Cleveland can clinch at least a wild-card berth with a win tonight and leads the AL Central by one game. The analysis urges a push for the No. 2 seed and bye, but recommends protecting Gavin Williams and Parker Messick if a wild-card series looks likely. -
Investor letter flags slow Abbott nutrition recovery and tougher device competition
Tributary Capital Management’s Q2 2026 letter said Abbott Laboratories’ nutrition recovery is slow and competition is intensifying in Structural Heart and continuous glucose monitoring. It said those pressures appear to outweigh the growing tailwind in electrophysiology. -
A Motley Fool writer eyes NVR and Dream Finders Homes if rates fall
With U.S. 30-year mortgage rates nearing 7% and affordability weighing on homebuying demand, a Motley Fool contributor says he would be eager to buy NVR and Dream Finders Homes if rates fall. Their gross margins were 19.2% and 14.2%, respectively, last quarter. -
Social Security at 70 brings bigger checks, but not always more lifetime income
Delaying Social Security past full retirement age raises monthly checks by 8% a year until 70, but may not maximize lifetime benefits. In the article’s example, a $2,500 benefit at 67 grows to $3,100 at 70; a claimant must live to 82½ to break even. -
Vladimir Z. can be extradited to Germany in Nord Stream case, Croatian court rules
A Croatian court has ruled that Vladimir Z., a Ukrainian man suspected of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream blasts, can be extradited to Germany, Suspilne reported. He denies involvement; his lawyer says an appeal is planned. -
Bob Chapek defends Disney park price hikes in his upcoming memoir
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek defends the steep theme-park price hikes he introduced in his upcoming memoir, arguing they reduced crowding and improved guests’ experiences. His changes included dynamic pricing and charging for some formerly free perks. -
Macklemore’s Red Rocks resale tickets start at $220 after Sheeran tour exit
Resale tickets for Macklemore’s Oct. 22 solo show at Colorado’s Red Rocks start at $220 for general admission; Ticketmaster lists only resale tickets. Demand surged following the controversy, while tickets for Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia show were available for $68. -
Ole Miss junior Abby Miller realized a day later she'd taken the viral Braxton-Kiffin photo
Ole Miss junior Abby Miller took the viral photo of Jaylon Braxton pointing at LSU coach Lane Kiffin after Braxton intercepted Sam Leavitt’s game-tying two-point try. Ole Miss won 32-24; Miller said she didn’t realize she’d captured the moment until the next day. -
States invited to compete for U.S. Space Academy site by Oct. 26
NASA is inviting states to compete to host the new U.S. Space Academy, with proposals due by 6 p.m. EDT Oct. 26. Each state may submit one bid, addressing site readiness, environmental and regulatory factors, and proximity and supporting ecosystems. -
2026-27 NBA camp tests 76ers’ star fit, players’ post-injury form and Duren’s future
As NBA camp nears, Philadelphia must work out roles for LeBron James and Jaylen Brown alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey; Kyrie Irving, Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Ja Morant face questions about health and form, while Jalen Duren’s team is unclear. -
Tributary opens an Amer Sports position, citing sales and margin potential
Tributary Capital Management’s Multi Cap Core strategy took a position in Amer Sports in Q2 2026, citing expected sales growth from wider geographic reach, new stores and online traffic. It said a shift to direct-to-consumer sales could lift margins and operating profit. -
Economist proposes cash requirements to curb gambling problems
Economist Jay L. Zagorsky proposes requiring U.S. gamblers to use cash to place bets or fund accounts, arguing that in-person transactions could slow impulsive betting and make large wagers more visible. He says it would not solve all gambling problems.
