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Motley Fool favors Nvidia over SpaceX in its outlook toward 2028
After Elon Musk said SpaceX would use Nvidia’s Vera Rubin hardware exclusively, The Motley Fool’s analysis names Nvidia the better buy looking toward 2028, citing a lower estimated sales multiple. SpaceX is growing quickly but reported an operating loss. -
Durban and Leeds host Thursday’s two listed ODI fixtures
Thursday’s listed fixtures are South Africa’s first ODI against Australia at Kingsmead in Durban and England’s second ODI against Sri Lanka at Headingley in Leeds. Dafabet lists odds of 2.56 for South Africa, 1.49 for Australia, 1.11 for England and 6.20 for Sri Lanka. -
Overnight Houthi attacks on Taiz-Aden pass repelled, Yemen says
Yemen's government forces repelled overnight Houthi attacks on the Hejat al-Abd pass, a key Taiz-Aden route, government sources said Thursday. The road carries goods to Taiz; Houthi control of parts could tighten their grip around the city. -
BuzzFeed compiles 17 psychology claims submitted by Reddit users
BuzzFeed has published a roundup of 17 psychology claims drawn from Reddit users’ answers to a question about intriguing facts, covering memory, perception, disorders and brain function. It credits users for the submissions but does not cite studies for every claim. -
Royal Caribbean agrees to buy half of Sandals and Beaches for about $3 billion
Royal Caribbean Group agreed to invest about $3 billion for a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts, forming a joint venture with the Stewart family, which will retain the other half. The deal is expected to close in early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. -
Patriots' 12-3 series lead sets backdrop for Week 3 Jaguars game
New England visits Jacksonville’s EverBank Stadium in Week 3 on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, with both teams 1-1. The Patriots have won 12 of 15 previous regular-season and playoff meetings, including a 4-1 postseason edge; Jacksonville’s only playoff win came in 1998. -
Cowherd sees echoes of an aging Favre in Rodgers’ Steelers performance
Pittsburgh lost to New England without scoring a touchdown; Aaron Rodgers was intercepted once and sacked four times. Colin Cowherd compared the 42-year-old’s performance to an aging Brett Favre and said Rodgers was handcuffing the Steelers’ offense. -
Clark and Mitchell up for MVP and All-WNBA as Fever name five 2026 nominees
Indiana nominated five players for 2026 WNBA awards: Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell for MVP and All-WNBA, Aliyah Boston for All-WNBA, Sophie Cunningham for Sixth Player of the Year and Makayla Timpson for Most Improved Player. -
Wyndham Clark recalls Trump’s shot-by-shot call after 2023 US Open win
Wyndham Clark said Donald Trump called after his 2023 US Open victory, praising his play and recalling specific shots, including up-and-downs on different holes. Clark described the conversation as one of the coolest calls of his life. -
MindyKnows’ unlimited Washington University package costs $525 a year
MindyKnows offers college students local, parent-like help when families live far away, from prescription pickups and support during illness to company during ER visits. Its unlimited Washington University package costs $525 a year. -
Mental fatigue cut cycling time by 11% in a small study
In a study of 18 adults, an hour-long mentally demanding task before cycling led participants to stop about 11% sooner than after a neutral documentary; they rated the fixed-intensity ride harder, while measured leg-muscle activation did not meaningfully differ. -
A box truck ran AC on solar and batteries in desert heat above 100°F
Dave from Ebike VanLife showed a converted box truck running its 12,000-BTU mini-split in California and Arizona desert heat above 100°F, without shore power or daytime generator use. The system had 1,950 watts of rooftop solar and about 10 kWh of batteries. -
A new ‘Love & War’ image shows Ranbir Kapoor with blood on his arm
A new image from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Love & War” shows Ranbir Kapoor driving a vintage turquoise convertible, blood running from his shoulder down his arm to his wrist. The film also stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal and opens worldwide Jan. 21, 2027. -
SpaceX IPO schedule makes 319 million more shares eligible for insider sales
On Sept. 24, some SpaceX insiders became eligible to sell another 319 million shares, the 105th day after its IPO, The Motley Fool reports. The article puts their potential selling pressure at about $48.7 billion; eligibility does not mean the shares were sold. -
NPO takes charge as the Netherlands returns to Eurovision in 2027
The Netherlands will compete at Eurovision in 2027, with NPO taking responsibility for its entry after AVROTROS said it would not take part over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza. Spain is weighing a boycott extension; RTVE has yet to decide. -
Oil, Treasury yields and earnings may shape the S&P 500’s next move
The S&P 500 has gained more than 13% in 2026 despite stalling over the past month. Motley Fool writer Bram Berkowitz points to oil prices and supply, long-term Treasury yields and S&P 500 earnings estimates as gauges of whether the market can keep rising. -
Newly licensed 21-year-old says family policy quote would add $7,200
On Reddit, a newly licensed 21-year-old said adding her to her mother's policy was quoted at over $1,000 extra monthly. She put the increase at $7,200—about 50% more for a household already insuring three people—and said the insurer called it a six-month charge. -
Oskar Flodstrom’s $50 pill-bottle table experiment led to $253,000 in 90-day gross sales
Oskar Flodstrom, 23, turned a $50 Facebook Marketplace experiment into a $225 pill-bottle table that generated $150,000 in gross sales in two weeks. In his interview, he said hundreds of orders were stuck in customs, with about $80,000 of Shopify funds unavailable. -
‘Guyver: Dark Hero’ Blu-ray pairs an enhanced version with extensive extras
The new “Guyver: Dark Hero” Blu-ray includes an enhanced version; a Forbes reviewer praises its picture quality and says the live-action sequel still holds up more than three decades later. The review recommends it to Guyver fans, and Amazon lists the disc for $26.99. -
Notre Dame column challenges BYU defense claim and Miami ranking argument
An SB Nation column challenged two claims involving No. 3 Notre Dame: an unnamed analyst’s assertion that BYU has more defensive talent, and David Pollack and Takeo Spikes’ view that No. 6 Miami should rank higher after its early-season performances. -
Motley Fool writer says Meta could reach $3 trillion by 2028
Meta Platforms’ shares rose 11% on Monday as Muse gained popularity, putting its market value at $1.91 trillion. Motley Fool contributor Anthony Di Pizio says the company could reach $3 trillion by 2028, though rising AI infrastructure costs may weigh on earnings. -
Major U.S. bond managers favor selective investments amid market turmoil
Many of the eight leading U.S. bond managers overseeing nearly $700 billion favor selective, higher-quality holdings over big bets amid inflation, deficits and AI debt. The Bloomberg Aggregate Index is down 1% this year, its worst since 2022. -
Why the author prefers Walmart’s dividend record to Costco’s special payouts
Costco’s regular dividend yields 0.6%, and it sometimes adds special payouts; Walmart yields 0.9% and has raised its dividend for 53 years straight. The article’s author says he would rather own Walmart for its more consistent payout. -
167 psychiatric patients evacuated as wildfire haze worsens in South Kalimantan
Authorities evacuated 167 psychiatric patients from a South Kalimantan hospital as Indonesia’s wildfire haze worsened; officials are preparing to move them off-site if smoke cannot be controlled. More than 170,000 respiratory illness cases have been recorded since August. -
Pilot cuddles plush dinosaur as he recovers from surgery
An Instagram video from @adventures.of.pilot shows Pilot, a Golden Retriever recovering from surgery, cuddling a plush dinosaur his owner placed under his arm as he rested on a couch. He sniffs the toy, pulls it close and appears to fall asleep with it. -
Two 2028 defensive backs will visit Ohio State for Illinois game
Ohio State will host 2028 defensive backs Nate Dollard and Troy Bishop for Saturday’s game against Illinois. The Buckeyes also target five-star 2027 forward Demarcus Henry and are making a late push for South Carolina-committed 2028 receiver Joseph Gibbs. -
Beshear ramps up support for Zach Dembo’s bid to flip Kentucky’s 6th District House seat
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is campaigning and spending to help former aide Zach Dembo win the open 6th District House seat against Republican Ralph Alvarado, turning the Republican-friendly race into a test of Beshear’s political reach ahead of the midterms. -
Netflix Hasn't Renewed ‘A Different World’; Joe Morton's Return Is Unconfirmed
Netflix has not officially renewed the A Different World sequel for a second season, and no casting decisions have been confirmed, leaving Joe Morton’s return as Senator Byron Douglas uncertain. In the first season, he helped pass legislation earmarking federal funding for HBCUs.
