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Flanagan's Oct. 1 fundraiser with Minnesota Medicaid director draws criticism
Minnesota Lt. Gov. and Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan is set to attend an Oct. 1 fundraiser co-hosted by Medicaid Medical Director Nathan Chomilo, in office since January 2020. Republicans criticized the event amid the state's Medicaid fraud scandal. -
Portugal-Wales Nations League opener: Fox Soccer Plus on TV, fubo stream in U.S.
Portugal open their UEFA Nations League campaign against Wales on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Lisbon at 7:45 p.m. local time (2:45 p.m. ET). Cristiano Ronaldo returns to international action; U.S. viewers can watch on Fox Soccer Plus or stream on fubo. -
Gas-tax relief across 17 states spans active measures and stalled proposals
AAA reported a $4.74 national average for regular gas on Sept. 23, up 11 cents in a week. Of 17 states pursuing relief, five enacted measures this year, though Georgia’s has expired; proposals are pending in Ohio and Massachusetts, while 10 others have no statewide cut. -
Satellite study finds sharks, turtles and whales select ocean habitats
Satellite tracking of 82 blue sharks, leatherback turtles and fin whales in the Northwest Atlantic found all three selected certain ocean habitat types, or “Seascapes,” including productive waters. Fin-whale results were less certain. -
US-China AI notification plan remains uncertain as summit talks continue
The US has proposed an AI notification channel with China, but Beijing has not said if it will join, leaving the plan's scope unclear as the summit continues through Friday. One policy analyst said it sounded informal and would likely fall short of a direct hotline. -
Dallas Wings set WNBA record with 17-win leap after Seattle victory
Dallas beat Seattle 103-91 to finish 2026 at 27-17, a 17-win improvement on its 10-34 record in 2025 and the biggest year-to-year gain in WNBA history. The Wings secured seventh place and will reach the playoffs for the first time since 2023. -
Valerie Mesa’s Sept. 24 horoscope recommends a break from daily demands
Astrologer Valerie Mesa’s Sept. 24 horoscope advises readers to step back from daily demands, saying logistics may become unusually complicated as the Moon in Pisces clashes with retrograde Uranus in Gemini. It offers separate guidance for all 12 signs. -
Eight researchers to share up to $20 million from Schmidt Sciences
Schmidt Sciences will provide up to $20 million over five years to eight 2026 Schmidt Polymaths, giving each as much as $2.5 million to pursue research beyond their established fields, including work on immunity, climate-resilient crops, AI and cosmology. -
McManis lists winery and vineyard portfolio spanning 3,500 acres for nearly $78 million
McManis Family Vineyards has listed its winery and 10 vineyards, covering 3,500 acres, for just under $78 million. The US-Canada trade war was one factor behind the sale; Canadian bans cost the US wine industry $357 million in 2025, the Wine Institute says. -
49ers roundup urges search for defensive-line help
An SB Nation 49ers roundup urges a search for defensive-line help but reports no deal. Its writer says only a game-changer on the level of Vita Vea would merit giving up Mac Jones or a premium pick; DT CJ West was placed on injured reserve with a knee bone chip. -
Poll: Majorities in Canada and US say Trump’s tariffs were wrong
A POLITICO poll found 83% of Canadians and 56% of Americans said President Trump was wrong to impose tariffs on some Canadian imports; 8% of Canadians and 26% of Americans said he was right. Public First surveyed 4,183 adults from Sept. 13 to 15. -
In ‘Saints,’ Mikel Gurrea pairs religious-art theft with a mother-daughter story
“Saints” follows Lali (Victoria Luengo), who joins a group stealing religious objects as she faces the responsibility of caring for her estranged mother, Gloria. Director Mikel Gurrea says the Barcelona-set film began with a locked church near his home. -
Oliver Reidl's detector uncovers 934 Roman silver coins
Amateur archaeologist Oliver Reidl found 934 Roman silver coins with a metal detector in Wesseling, Germany, a year ago. The Hadrian-era coins are now displayed in Bonn; officials believe they were hidden in the second century, possibly for safekeeping. -
J.J. Watt baffled as Aaron Rodgers gets up after Patriots hit
At Gillette Stadium, CBS commentator J.J. Watt said he still could not understand how Aaron Rodgers got up and kept playing after what Watt called a violent hit from the front and back during Pittsburgh’s Sunday loss to New England. Rodgers was sacked four times in the game. -
Motley Fool argues rising rates could favor State Street’s XLF ETF
The Motley Fool article argues State Street’s Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) could be attractive as interest rates rise: financial companies may benefit, and the fund trades at just over 15 times forward earnings, versus 20 for Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF. -
As AI agents call customer service, businesses weigh how to verify them
AI agents are increasingly calling customer-service lines to negotiate bills, cancel subscriptions and handle routine tasks. They remain a small share of calls, but companies are weighing how to verify callers and limit fraud without adding hurdles for people. -
Leon Rose urged Jalen Brunson to be himself in New York
Before signing Jalen Brunson in 2022, Knicks president Leon Rose urged him to stay true to himself, saying his approach could elevate New York. Brunson later led the Knicks to the 2026 NBA title and was Finals MVP, averaging 32.6 points per game in the series. -
Lombardelli says persistent energy costs may require BoE rate rises
Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said rates are increasingly likely to need to rise if energy prices stay high, unless there is clear evidence of disinflation or weaker activity. She joined the 6-3 majority that kept Bank Rate at 3.75% last week. -
Another US rate hike may be needed before year-end, Williams says
New York Fed President John Williams said a further U.S. rate increase before the end of 2026 is a reasonable possibility to curb inflation risks, but said officials will assess incoming data before acting. The Fed raised its policy rate last week to 3.75%-4.00%. -
Darín invokes Peter Sellers’ ‘The Party’ to describe Argentina’s resilience
Darín says Argentina has weathered repeated crises, comparing it to Peter Sellers’ unkillable bugler in “The Party.” He says cuts have affected culture and disability services, while a bill on disability rights and services is being debated in Congress. -
Homeowner reports gas water heater relit after basement flooding
After 2–3 inches of water flooded their basement, a homeowner said the gas water heater’s pilot was out. They saw only a little standing water while checking the gas valve, then turned the heater on low; the pilot relit, and they planned to monitor it. -
Roger Marshall urges ICE to coordinate with southwest Kansas police
Sen. Roger Marshall urged ICE to coordinate with local police during southwest Kansas warrant operations, saying it would help keep residents safe. Officials in Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal said they learned of the operations only after agents appeared. -
Paco Rabal’s memoir recordings anchor ‘200 Lives’; Latido handles international sales
Latido Films will handle international sales for Vanesa Benítez’s “200 Lives, Paco Rabal,” set for its world premiere as the closing film in San Sebastián’s Made in Spain section. Rabal narrates his life through cassette memoir recordings and family archive. -
Physical AI’s business gains hinge on redesigned operations
A Forbes opinion article says physical AI is already in robotaxis, freight and warehouses. It cites Waymo’s roughly 500,000 paid rides a week and Amazon’s more than 1 million warehouse robots, arguing that businesses must redesign work to benefit. -
Anthropic targets $100 billion IPO that could set a record
Anthropic confidentially filed for an IPO in June and is targeting a $100 billion offering that could set a record. It could debut at a $2 trillion valuation, while Bloomberg reports second-quarter revenue of $11.5 billion, up from $787 million a year earlier. -
Paige Bueckers becomes first to average 20+ points and 5+ assists, shoot 50%+ from the field and post a 2.0+ assist-to-turnover ratio in a WNBA season
A post by I Talk Hoops on X says Paige Bueckers became the first WNBA player to average 20+ points and 5+ assists per game, shoot at least 50% from the field and record a 2.0+ assist-to-turnover ratio over a season. She scored 25 as Dallas beat Seattle, 103-91. -
Klopp makes no title promises as Germany works to play faster
Germany coach Jürgen Klopp said he would not promise titles, but pledged the team would try to win. He said Germany is working to play quicker and stay involved in every match, amid a perception that it has less quality than other countries. -
Purdue’s Barry Odom says Notre Dame rivalry may be at risk
Purdue coach Barry Odom said the school must make scheduling decisions in the program’s best interest when asked whether he likes playing Notre Dame, adding that the geographical matchup makes fans happy. His remarks suggest the rivalry could be in jeopardy. -
San Sebastián conference weighs film finance, AI and Oscar prospects
At San Sebastián’s 2026 Creative Investors’ Conference, speakers cited a U.S. box-office rebound and social media’s pull with younger audiences; Ampere Analysis put the TV market at 75% of peak levels, amid continued problems in international markets. -
US will reclassify some flight disruptions from Oct. 19, potentially affecting compensation
From Oct. 19, the US Department of Transportation will classify some flight delays and cancellations differently. The change could make compensation harder to obtain; the department expects it to reduce the value of airline-provided amenities and compensation.
