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Chitoori Satish sold 2,870 Bloom Energy shares to cover RSU tax withholding
Bloom Energy’s Chitoori Satish sold 2,870 shares for $775,072 on Sept. 16, 2026, an SEC filing shows. The non-discretionary sale solely covered tax withholding on restricted stock unit settlement under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan; he retained 202,494 shares. -
‘Patient Zero’ could make Taylor Swift the first woman with 10 Hot 100 No. 1 debuts
Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero,” scheduled for release Sept. 25, could tie Drake’s record of 10 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 debuts if it opens atop the chart, making her the first woman to reach that mark. A debut there would also give her 16 Hot 100 No. 1s. -
Thanksgiving groceries may cost more as diesel prices hit records
Record diesel prices could raise grocery bills by Thanksgiving as freight costs rise, experts say. USDA economists forecast frozen whole hens above $1.74 a pound wholesale in 2026; if that holds, a 16-pound turkey could cost nearly $28, versus $21.50 last year. -
WVU column calls for fans to revive Morgantown’s night-game atmosphere
Coming off a win over Virginia in Charlotte, West Virginia can reach 4-0 for the first time since 2018 with a victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday. An SB Nation column calls on fans to wear gold and make noise; FanDuel lists WVU as a 1.5-point favorite. -
Initial U.S. unemployment claims dip to 197,000, below forecast
U.S. initial jobless claims fell 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 197,000 in the week ended Sept. 19, below economists’ 201,000 forecast. Claims are near 57-year lows, partly due to seasonal-adjustment issues; low layoffs support a labor market that has regained footing. -
Wake Forest’s defensive front faces Louisville’s prolific offense
Wake Forest’s defense regrouped after a poor start against Miami and held the Hurricanes in check in the second half. Louisville’s offense is next; Wake’s front has impressed, but its defense gives up 235 passing yards per game and has yet to intercept a pass. -
JJ Watt backs Caleb Williams after tearful hamstring-injury exit
Former NFL star JJ Watt defended Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams after his tearful, gurney-assisted exit from a game against Minnesota, saying the Grade 1 hamstring strain could have felt much worse in the moment while acknowledging the reaction seemed over the top. -
Prudential Center’s new Devils-game rule bars bags over 4 × 6 × 1.5 inches
At Prudential Center, the Devils will bar bags larger than 4 × 6 × 1.5 inches at games this fall, drawing complaints from some fans. Parenting and medically necessary bags may be exempt from the size limit but must be screened by X-ray before entry. -
Motley Fool lists five growth ETFs as Nasdaq hits a record
After the Nasdaq Composite hit an all-time high this week, The Motley Fool named five growth ETFs it recommends: Invesco QQQ, Vanguard Morningstar Growth, Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth, Vanguard Information Technology and Global X AI & Technology. -
South Carolina brings a stronger rushing attack into its Alabama matchup
South Carolina averages 45 points per game under Kendal Briles, with Matt Fuller emerging as a rushing threat. After two games against Kent State and Towson, the Gamecocks scored 34 in a loss to Mississippi State; the preview projects 21–24 points against Alabama. -
Week 3 betting column backs four props in Falcons-Packers game
A Week 3 betting column recommends Bijan Robinson over 0.5 touchdowns, Drake London over 65.5 receiving yards, Matthew Golden over 55.5 receiving yards and Kyle Pitts over 3.5 receptions for Thursday's Falcons-Packers game. Michael Penix Jr. returns as Atlanta's starter. -
Fury-Joshua heavyweight bout set for Dec. 11 in Cardiff, live on Netflix
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will meet in a heavyweight bout on Dec. 11 at Cardiff’s 78,000-seat Principality Stadium; Netflix will stream it live. The bout was officially announced after months of public debate involving UFC CEO Dana White and Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn. -
Genk football chief says Liverpool’s £30m Brughmans deal was a surprise
Genk football director Dimitri de Conde said Liverpool’s £30m (€35m) offer for 18-year-old Lucca Brughmans, signed on a delayed deal, surprised the club two days before the English window closed. Brughmans is due to stay at Genk as first choice for 2026-27. -
Brad Underwood's Illinois reaches the Final Four after years out of the NCAA Tournament
Illinois basketball is coming off a Final Four appearance and has recently hosted several of the nation's top high school prospects. The writer says its talented incoming freshman class and returning players reflect the program's rise under Brad Underwood. -
Starbucks begins another closure round, targeting about 250 North American cafes
Starbucks is closing about 250 North American cafes this week to cut costs and improve store returns. It said the closures will incur about $300 million in restructuring charges and aims to transfer baristas from closing stores, with severance for those who leave. -
Kismet carries a garden-grown pepper into the house
A rescue dog named Kismet carried a freshly picked green pepper from the garden into the house in a video posted by @titusandhailey. Her owner eventually took it; the pepper had a few bite marks. The caption says Kismet has also brought home cucumbers and tomatoes. -
Mauro Mueller’s Swissair Flight 111 film focuses on grief, not crash suspense
Swiss-Mexican director Mauro Mueller’s “111 – Echoes From Halifax,” playing at the Zurich Film Festival, revisits Swissair Flight 111’s Sept. 2, 1998, crash, which killed 229 people, through families’ grief and unexpected bonds rather than suspense over survival. -
Danish study ties early statin use after type 2 diabetes to modestly lower dementia risk
A large Danish study linked starting statins soon after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis to a modestly lower dementia risk. The association does not prove statins prevent dementia; researchers say randomized trials are needed to test whether statins benefit the brain. -
Daniel Dubois says he can counter Fabio Wardley’s rematch adjustments
Daniel Dubois says Fabio Wardley’s planned adjustments will not work against him in their October 17 rematch, promising to have an answer for whatever Wardley does. Dubois is preparing for fight night and said he is finding a balance between anxiety and calm. -
Democrats say oil and gas firms benefited after Trump’s $1 billion donation request
Sens. Chuck Schumer and Sheldon Whitehouse released a report saying oil and gas companies were rewarded with tax breaks, subsidies and environmental-rule rollbacks after Donald Trump asked energy companies for $1 billion in 2024 campaign donations. -
Lions coach says coverage shifts could open more chances for Isaac TeSlaa
Detroit receiver Isaac TeSlaa has six targets and two catches in two games. Coach Scottie Montgomery says the Lions’ offensive depth leaves him fewer chances; he expects defenses to shift toward Amon-Ra St. Brown, which may open chances for TeSlaa against the Jets. -
18 TV finales viewers still debate, from Bran’s crown to Tony’s fate
People’s roundup revisits 18 TV finales that sparked debate, including Game of Thrones’ choice of Bran as king, Lost’s unresolved island mysteries, The Sopranos’ cut to black and How I Met Your Mother’s revelation that Tracy died before Ted returned to Robin. -
Clear decisions and accountability can make performance reviews actionable
Performance reviews can explain missed targets without stopping the same problems from recurring, Forbes argues. The article says candid discussions must lead to explicit decisions and accountability if teams are to act on what went wrong. -
WWE’s ‘Main Event’ shifts its weekly run to Rumble on Oct. 14
WWE’s weekly series “Main Event” will move from YouTube to Rumble on Oct. 14, after airing on YouTube since the start of 2026. Episodes will be available every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Rumble.com/WWE and Rumble’s mobile and TV apps. -
Justin Thomas says 2024 Presidents Cup absence deepened respect for Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy
Justin Thomas is back on the U.S. Presidents Cup team after missing the 2024 event in Montreal. He said sitting out made him value the consistency of players such as Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, and stressed that spots must be earned through strong play.
