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US screwworm count reaches 50, with 48 cases in Texas
The U.S. has 50 reported New World screwworm cases: 48 in Texas and two in New Mexico; the newest involved a horse in Grant County. Officials say northward spread has slowed. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warned, “We’re not out of the woods yet.” -
Trump rejects report his name was considered for Ford’s Theatre
Donald Trump denied reports that White House officials were considering adding his name to Ford’s Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. MS NOW, citing anonymous sources, reported staffers had circulated a list of federal sites that might bear his name. -
Motley Fool contributor projects Nu Holdings’ 2027 net income at $5 billion
Motley Fool contributor predicts Nu Holdings will earn $5 billion in net income in 2027, citing the Brazilian digital bank’s growth. Nu reported $3.6 billion in net income over the past 12 months; last quarter, it rose 49% year over year to $1 billion. -
Indonesia commissions its first carrier, now named KRI Sriwijaya-100
Indonesia’s navy commissioned its first aircraft carrier Thursday, renaming the former Italian ship KRI Sriwijaya-100. It will serve as a mobile command and support hub for helicopters, drones and maritime operations across the archipelago. -
Rays clinch AL East; Astros lead AL West on tiebreaker
Tampa Bay clinched the AL East and the AL’s top seed with a 6-1 win over the Yankees Tuesday; New York had earned the top wild card with a 2-0 Game 1 win. Houston tied Texas atop the AL West, holding the tiebreaker after beating Seattle 7-0 as the Rangers lost 6-3 to the Mets. -
Robots reshape Carrara marble carving and raise questions about artistic authorship
Robotic arms in Italy’s Carrara quarries carve complex marble sculptures from digital designs, taking on as much as 99% of the carving, says developer Giacomo Massari. The process leaves skilled workers to refine the work and raises questions about artistic authorship. -
Polish deputy PM calls Starlink station fire deliberate sabotage
Polish deputy PM Krzysztof Gawkowski called a fire at a central Poland Starlink station deliberate sabotage. The station provides connectivity for the region, including Ukraine, and is operational again; Russia’s responsibility has not been established. -
Report links Dahua cameras to some Leapmotor C10s sold in Australia
Australia removed hundreds of Dahua cameras from federal sites in 2023; some Leapmotor C10s sold there reportedly use the company’s cameras. Former cybersecurity adviser Alastair MacGibbon warns the cars’ six connected cameras could pose surveillance risks. -
Analyst says Pezeshkian’s UN defense of Iran may have amused Trump
At the UN, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States and Israel of attacking Iran and said Tehran had only defended itself. Analyst Behnam Ben Taleblu said the claim may have drawn a smile from Donald Trump, though he thought Trump may barely have listened. -
Islamabad blocks routes before Khan supporters’ Sunday protest; 22,000 security personnel deployed
Pakistan deployed 22,000 security personnel and blocked Islamabad’s main routes Thursday ahead of a Sunday protest by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, bringing transport nearly to a standstill. PTI said almost 1,500 activists had been detained. -
False claims misstate World Bank's role in Sri Lanka vaccines
Claims that the World Bank stopped supplying free vaccines to Sri Lanka are false: the lender told AFP it does not provide vaccines there. Gavi, an independent alliance, has supported vaccine procurement, and the newspaper behind the claim corrected its report on September 10. -
Australia urgently reviews OpenAI agent's access to Medicare statistics portal
Australia has launched an urgent review after an OpenAI-developed AI agent accessed a Medicare statistics portal in June; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it contained non-sensitive data, and OpenAI says it found no record of patient data being accessed. -
Indiana Fever’s cheapest playoff seat falls from $308 to $28 in 20 days
With Caitlin Clark back, the Indiana Fever have clinched a third straight playoff berth. TicketData says the cheapest available seat for their first-round home game fell from $308 on Sept. 3 to $28 on Sept. 23, a drop of more than 90%. -
La Canfora predicts Steelers could trade Joey Porter Jr. before deadline
Jason La Canfora predicts the Steelers will trade cornerback Joey Porter Jr., possibly before the midseason deadline, and names the Lions and Bears as potential fits. Porter has missed Pittsburgh’s first two games with back/conditioning issues; extension talks are paused until |? -
Brandin Cooks says 49ers practice-squad move was “kind of a no-brainer”
San Francisco signed receiver Brandin Cooks to its practice squad as it seeks help for a receiving corps hit by Mike Evans’ hip injury; Evans is day-to-day. The 49ers hope Cooks can help Brock Purdy, but his activation for Sunday’s game against Arizona is uncertain. -
Trump ad marked “Paid for by U.S. government” draws criticism
A Trump-focused ad aired during Fox News’ Jesse Watters show with the disclosure “Paid for by the U.S. government,” drawing criticism from people who called it propaganda. The clip shows Trump speaking against communism as “Love Me” plays over his images. -
US reportedly ties al-Burhan’s UN visa to accepting a 90-day truce
Reuters and AFP reported that the US tied Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s visa for Thursday’s UN address to his acceptance of a proposed 90-day truce in Sudan’s war. A UN spokesman said Guterres was deeply concerned the visa had reportedly not been issued. -
After stopping Moses Itauma, Filip Hrgovic says he feels his late father's presence
A month after stopping Moses Itauma in round nine, Filip Hrgovic says he feels his late father’s presence. The win made him Croatia’s first world heavyweight champion; Hrgovic says Itauma could be hard to beat if he recovers mentally. -
Motley Fool says $1,000 in SpaceX could top $2,000 in five years
A Motley Fool estimate says a $1,000 SpaceX investment could exceed $2,000 in five years, based on a 2031 revenue consensus of nearly $852 billion. That figure comes from four analyst forecasts, which range from $493 billion to slightly over $1 trillion. -
Mets writer lists Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers as a possible free-agent fit
Tyler Antonelle of New York Mets on SI listed Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers as a possible Mets free-agent option. In 2026, Bauers has 26 homers, 83 RBIs and an on-base percentage near .400, the NL’s best, but his eight first-base errors lead the league, Antonelle says. -
US bond sell-off tracks crude swings, economist says
TS Lombard economist Steven Blitz says oil has become a key driver of US Treasury yields. His analysis found that each $1 move in West Texas Intermediate since 2012 was associated with a nearly 2-basis-point move in the 10-year yield, which topped 5.1% Thursday. -
Sofia Coppola says new-film nerves signal she’s invested in the work
Sofia Coppola said starting a new film still scares her, and she sees that unease as a sign the project is worth pursuing. On the “Happy Hour with Ina Garten” podcast, she said she has “no idea” how a movie will come together when she begins. -
Seven seats remain vacant as Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes for president
Lawmakers in Pakistan-administered Kashmir are voting Thursday to elect a president, with ruling PML-N candidate Najeeb Naqi Khan expected to win. Seven assembly seats remain vacant after polls in parts of Poonch division were postponed amid unrest. -
Greg Bedard criticizes Patriots over Mack Hollins’ revised bonus terms
Patriots receiver Mack Hollins agreed before the 2026 season to raise his bonus thresholds from 30, 40 and 50 catches to 47, 50 and 55, freeing $600,000 in cap space. Analyst Greg Bedard said the team “should be embarrassed” by its handling of him. -
Five Americans describe how grocery bills are changing their diets
Five Americans told The Guardian they’re buying less beef and fewer snacks, using more leftovers and frozen produce, and eating out less as grocery costs rise. Erin Hutchins said losing $200 a month in SNAP benefits left her limiting food. -
Fuel costs emerge as a flashpoint in France’s presidential race
Fuel prices are a campaign flashpoint seven months before France’s presidential election. Diesel hit a record €2.41 a litre and SP95-E10 petrol topped €2.17 a litre; farmers demonstrated and fishermen blocked oil depots. The government expanded targeted aid.
