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After the Fed's unanimous hike, Warsh's 'dose' phrase fuels talk of more increases
In a unanimous 12-0 September vote, the Fed raised its target rate 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%. Chair Kevin Warsh repeated “removed a dose of accommodation” three times; The Motley Fool sees it as a hint of further hikes if inflation fails to cool fast enough. -
German growth outlook raised to 1.3% for 2026 and 1.1% for 2027
Five German economic institutes raised growth forecasts to 1.3% in 2026, from 0.6%, and 1.1% in 2027, from 0.9%, after stronger-than-expected first-half performance. They said the recovery remains modest, with high energy prices and structural problems weighing on activity. -
Volkswagen's ID. UNYX 09 enters China presales as its second model co-developed with Xpeng
Volkswagen opened presales in China for the ID. UNYX 09, its second electric vehicle developed jointly with Xpeng. The fastback sedan starts at 199,900 yuan ($29,785) and is scheduled to go on sale at the end of October. -
Jake the Golden Retriever fixates on an off-limits tennis ball at work
A video posted by @jakeandthecity shows Jake, a four-year-old Golden Retriever, spotting a tennis ball attached near a bicycle wheel at his owner’s New York workplace. The ball is off-limits, but Jake circles and sniffs the bike, staying focused on the toy. -
Cavaliers react to Taylor Swift naming an upcoming song ‘Cleveland’
Taylor Swift announced four songs for release Friday under the title “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” including one called “Cleveland.” The Cavaliers responded on X with “Keepin’ it 100 in the Land, always” and shared footage of Swift and Travis Kelce at a game last season. -
Lawrence Rothman names Coca-Cola his top long-term dividend pick
Lawrence Rothman, CFA, identifies Coca-Cola as his top long-term dividend-stock pick, citing 64 consecutive years of dividend increases. The company raised its quarterly payout 4% to 53 cents earlier this year; its yield was 2.4% at the Sept. 22 close. -
Motley Fool sees STMicroelectronics as an AI, satellite alternative to SpaceX
Motley Fool says STMicroelectronics may offer a better AI and satellite investment than SpaceX. Management expects its data-center revenue to reach $1 billion in 2026 and more than double in 2027, with SpaceX-related revenue totaling $3 billion over 2026–28. -
Stanley Druckenmiller, Ken Griffin and Cathie Wood share an Eli Lilly holding
Stanley Druckenmiller, Ken Griffin and Cathie Wood all hold Eli Lilly shares, according to their reported portfolios. Druckenmiller opened a position in the second quarter, Griffin increased his stake by more than 200%, and Wood holds shares through two Ark ETFs. -
Study links Alzheimer’s to impaired bone marrow monocyte development
Researchers found impaired monocyte development in mouse models of Alzheimer’s, with a similar pattern in patients. In mice, targeted therapy restoring bone marrow monocyte production improved disease pathology and increased monocyte-derived macrophages’ movement into the brain. -
Four engineering firms sign nonbinding BWRX-300 pact for Europe
GE Vernova, Hitachi, Samsung C&T and Poland-based SGE signed a memorandum to cooperate on market development and commercial opportunities for the BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Europe. The nonbinding pact sets no firm project commitments. -
A fumble return sparked Notre Dame’s 17-0 win over Purdue in 1993
Notre Dame beat Purdue 17-0 in a rain-soaked game in West Lafayette on Sept. 25, 1993, after a scoreless first half. A third-quarter fumble return gave the fourth-ranked Irish the lead; they later added a field goal and a rushing touchdown. -
Cowherd raises 2027 QB draft question after Jayden Daniels injury
Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow on the final play of the first half against Dallas, putting his 2026 season in doubt. Colin Cowherd says Washington may need to consider drafting another quarterback if the Commanders have a top-eight pick in 2027. -
Why a Motley Fool writer favors SK Hynix over Micron and Sandisk
The Motley Fool article’s author says they would buy SK Hynix over Micron and Sandisk, citing its lower valuation: about six times forecast 2027 earnings, versus seven for Micron and nine for Sandisk. All three remain exposed to cyclical memory prices. -
Yamal says Messi and Rodri each have a case in Ballon d’Or race
Lamine Yamal said it was respectable to argue that Lionel Messi or Rodri deserves the Ballon d’Or, adding that every nominee has a case. He cited Messi’s great World Cup as one reason he is in contention, while saying other nominees have different arguments. -
Rio Ngumoha earns Tuchel’s praise before England face Spain
England head coach Thomas Tuchel praised Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha before the Nations League match against Spain, calling him explosive, strong and adventurous in one-on-ones. Now called into England’s senior squad, Ngumoha said he wants to establish himself as a regular. -
Trump and Xi approach a high-stakes summit with leverage on both sides
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for a second meeting this year as analysts say the Iran conflict, rising fuel costs and tariff blowback weigh on Trump, while China’s 90% share of global rare-earth refining gives Beijing leverage. -
2027 Social Security COLA announcement expected on Oct. 14
The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, when September’s CPI is released. Current estimates put the increase at 3.5% to 3.6%. The Motley Fool cautions that it may still fall short of retirees’ rising costs. -
Paul Butler, former Sinn Féin MLA who confessed to 1974 murder, dies
Former Sinn Féin MLA and ex-IRA prisoner Paul Butler has died. He had confessed to the 1974 murder of reserve RUC constable John Rodgers and was jailed for 15 years; after his release, he entered politics, later serving as Lagan Valley MLA. -
Udi Christians worship at Gandzasar amid Azerbaijan-Armenia heritage dispute
Azerbaijan’s Udi Christians held a service in their native Udi language at Karabakh’s Gandzasar monastery. Azerbaijan identifies the site with Caucasian Albanian Christianity, while Armenia identifies it with Armenian Apostolic tradition. -
King's Wood parking fees begin 1 October; Clowes Wood expected soon after
Forestry England will begin charging for parking at King's Wood near Ashford on 1 October, with Clowes Wood near Whitstable expected to follow soon. Some visitors say fees may deter them, while others say paying could help maintain the woods. -
Trump’s reported College GameDay visit in Knoxville remains unconfirmed
ESPN has not confirmed Clay Travis’s report that President Donald Trump will appear on Pat McAfee’s College GameDay in Knoxville on Saturday before Tennessee faces Texas. The network declined to comment, and fans voiced both support and opposition. -
Lawrence Tanter, Lakers' PA voice for 43 years, dies at 76
Lawrence Tanter, the Los Angeles Lakers’ public address announcer for 43 years, died on September 23 at age 76. He joined the franchise in 1982, and fans paid tribute to the voice they associated with Lakers home games and childhood memories. -
Expert says WhatsApp helps UK job scammers keep targets engaged
Some UK residents report several daily calls or messages from ordinary-looking mobile numbers, offering part-time work or urging them to add the caller on WhatsApp. A cybersecurity expert says the aim is to keep chats going; a data breach is possible, not established. -
Heisman front-runner Trinidad Chambliss enters NFL first-round picture
The Sporting News projects Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss as a first-round NFL prospect with No. 1 overall potential after an injunction let him return for a sixth season. He has led the Rebels to a 3-0 start in 2026 and is the early Heisman front-runner. -
UW–Madison professor rethinks writing assignments after flagging 60 suspected AI essays
UW–Madison professor Timothy Paustian says hidden prompts and newer detectors helped flag 60 suspected AI essays in one assignment for his 350-student online microbiology course; 59 students admitted using AI. He is reconsidering writing assignments. -
Isle of Man voters begin choosing 24 House of Keys members
Voting has begun in the Isle of Man’s 2026 general election, with polls open 08:00–20:00 BST. Voters will elect 24 House of Keys members—two in each of 12 constituencies—and can use any polling station in their constituency for the first time. -
Golden Retriever Summit pulls a beach rock ashore, then watches it aboard a paddleboard
A video shows Golden Retriever Summit pawing at a rock buried in the sand, then slowly pulling it through the shallows to shore. The rock later rides on his mother’s paddleboard as they head back onto the water, while Summit stays close beside it. -
FDA testing finds elevated patulin; Wakefern recalls Wholesome Pantry applesauce
Wakefern recalled select jars of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after FDA testing found patulin above safety limits. The company says not to eat it; customers can return it for a refund or replacement. No illnesses or injuries were reported as of Sept. 22.
