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Katmai’s 2026 Fat Bear Week vote runs through September 29
Katmai National Park’s Fat Bear Week is underway, with the public choosing which brown bear it considers most successful at building fat reserves for winter. Voting runs Sept. 22–29, excluding weekends, and organizers will announce the champion Sept. 29. -
Mbappé ends nearly 20-year Nike partnership and signs with On
Kylian Mbappé ended his nearly 20-year Nike partnership and signed with On on Sept. 18 as a global ambassador, with plans to help design footwear and apparel. On entered football this year and plans to launch its first products in the category in 2027. -
A long-shot AL tiebreaker could keep Boston from facing the Yankees
The Red Sox could avoid a Yankees Wild Card matchup only if a three-way 85-77 tie forms: Cleveland must beat Boston today, Boston lose out and Chicago win out. Chicago would take the AL Central, while Cleveland’s interdivision tiebreaker would leave Boston sixth. -
AMD's $1 trillion milestone puts its AI growth case and valuation under scrutiny
AMD’s market value topped $1 trillion for the first time on Sept. 21, after its shares rose nearly 10% to close at $615.52. Insider Monkey says AI demand and customer commitments support growth, but argues the valuation depends on AMD taking market share from NVIDIA. -
Gausman’s shoulder uncertainty and Boston doubleheader complicate Cubs’ playoff bid
Kevin Gausman left Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to Miami with left-shoulder discomfort; his next start is uncertain. The Cubs missed a second straight chance to clinch, and their Boston series opens Friday with a split doubleheader because of a severe-weather threat. -
Russillo calls Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s Colts sideline actions ‘performative’
Former ESPN personality Ryen Russillo called Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s sideline activity “performative,” questioning what she writes in her notes. Commenters pushed back, praising her attention to detail and involvement with the team. -
NJ school health plan could be unavailable Jan. 1, 2027, without 34.4% hike
New Jersey's school employee health plan could be unavailable to districts starting Jan. 1, 2027, unless a state commission approves a 34.4% premium increase at its Monday vote. It covers 53,500 active school employees and roughly 114,000 retirees and their families. -
Lindenwold settles recording-policy suit with $15,000 legal-fee payment
Lindenwold agreed to pay $15,000 in legal fees to settle Alfonso Penna’s suit after Mayor Roach ordered him out of a June council meeting for filming. Penna had lost a council primary to two Roach-aligned incumbents the week before; his suit said the timing was no coincidence. -
NJ finds contaminants near Aeromarine, but no evidence they reached homes
NJ DEP found contaminants above state limits at Aeromarine and nearby waterways, but said it found no evidence they reached homes from the landfill. Benzene exceeded residential limits at two Union Beach sites; DEP will test whether vapors can enter nearby homes. -
CRS analysis: Nearly 46% of U.S. households had no retirement account
CRS analysis of the Federal Reserve’s 2022 survey found nearly 46% of U.S. households had no retirement savings account, while about 4.6% held more than $1 million in retirement assets. Moneywise outlines five levels, from none to $2 million-plus. -
Visa and Wells Fargo may weather high U.S. rates, analysis says
Under Chair Kevin Warsh, the FOMC raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 3.75%-4%. September projections show most policymakers expect no cuts until at least 2028. The analysis says Visa and Wells Fargo may hold up if rates stay high. -
Study finds 1,059 diseases associated with aging in 16 body systems
Researchers used blood proteins from 53,014 UK Biobank participants to estimate aging in 16 organs and systems. They found 5,436 significant links to 1,059 diseases, including 655 that developed later and 404 already present; the findings do not prove causation. -
Jamaal Williams pursues an NFL comeback as Lions stick with current backs
Former Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams is seeking an NFL comeback after being out of the league in 2025 and contacted coach Dan Campbell about rejoining Detroit. Campbell told him the team is sticking with its current backs for now. -
Gucci puts two China-made sneakers on sale, says Italy stays central
Gucci has begun selling two sneaker models labeled “Made in China,” including Demna’s first design for the brand, the Drip. It says technical capabilities drove the choice, while Italy remains central to manufacturing and no broader shift outside Italy is planned. -
Tigray residents stockpile as latest escalation revives fears of major war
Residents in Ethiopia’s Tigray region stocked up on food, withdrew cash and sought essentials on Thursday, fearing renewed fighting could trigger another major war. Tigrayan forces seized three local airports and launched attacks in Afar and Amhara this week. -
A Reddit prompt draws 27 accounts of puzzling medical cases
A Reddit prompt asking doctors about baffling cases drew 27 accounts from medical workers and other users. The submissions span rare diagnoses, unexplained symptoms and personal or family experiences; BuzzFeed says responses were edited for length and clarity. -
Police detain 31-year-old after Polish abbey knife attack; local media report one dead, at least four hurt
A knife attack at a Benedictine Sisters monastery in Jaroslaw, southern Poland, left one person dead and at least four injured, local media reported Thursday. Police said a 31-year-old Ukrainian citizen was detained; the motive was not immediately clear. -
Qobuz makes its AI-music identifications visible with in-app tags
Qobuz has added an in-app tag to tracks it identifies as AI-generated, making that status visible to listeners. The service says such tracks account for 0.38% of its streams; its human-curated playlists and featured selections exclude AI-generated music. -
Schauffele wants rookie Koivun laughing and settled before Presidents Cup
Xander Schauffele says he is trying to make 21-year-old Jackson Koivun laugh and feel at ease before the rookie’s Team USA debut at the Presidents Cup. Koivun won the 3M Open in his third pro start and is set to open alongside Justin Thomas on Thursday. -
Harry Kane wants his legacy to reflect character and teamwork
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane says he wants to be remembered for putting the team first and respecting teammates, as well as for his football. In an interview with the Telegraph, he said he has worked hard without showing off and wants to keep doing so. -
After 30,000-plus job cuts, Amazon reportedly contacts former workers about openings
Amazon reportedly contacted former employees, some laid off, about openings after more than 30,000 job cuts, recruiter emails reviewed by Business Insider show. Amazon says rehiring is longstanding and disputes that the outreach reflects a new AI-specific strategy. -
Andy Pages returns to Dodgers as prosecutors list a pitch he faced in Clase gambling case
Andy Pages returned to the Dodgers Tuesday after more than a month out recovering from surgery on a fractured left hand. Prosecutors list a 2025 pitch he faced as the latest of 18 pitches in the gambling case involving Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase; Pages is not accused. -
Cowherd sees Caleb Williams’ emotional injury reaction as a plus for Bears
Colin Cowherd defended Caleb Williams’ emotional reaction as he was carted off after a hamstring injury later deemed minor, citing the pressure he carries. Danny Parkins said Williams’ emotion can fuel creativity; he could play Monday against Philadelphia. -
Weekly Onswik insulin gains FDA approval for adults with type 2 diabetes
The FDA approved Lilly's weekly Onswik insulin for adults with type 2 diabetes, the company said. Lilly says it offers an alternative to daily long-acting injections that could cut more than 300 shots a year; Lilly expects US availability in coming months. -
Rogue the Malinois grabs a baby's pacifier and runs to another room
A video shows Rogue, a Belgian Malinois, grabbing a baby's pacifier and spinning and jumping with it in his mouth. The baby's mother jokes that Rogue wants to be the baby; when the child moves toward him, Rogue runs into another room.
