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Lynx secure WNBA’s top seed as No. 2 and No. 5 remain undecided
The Minnesota Lynx clinched the WNBA’s No. 1 seed Tuesday despite losing to Indiana, after the Golden State Valkyries fell to the Portland Fire. The No. 1 seed gets home court throughout the playoffs; Thursday’s games decide the No. 2 and No. 5 seeds. -
Transform Cincy could close for six weeks without new funding before November grant renewal
Transform Cincy, a Cincinnati nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ youth, says it may close for six weeks if it cannot secure more funding before its city grant is renewed in November. The shutdown would pause its free wardrobe, support-group and community programs. -
Pope Leo’s Lourdes visit is part of the first papal state trip to France in 18 years
Pope Leo XIV will visit Lourdes this weekend during a four-day trip to France, the first official papal state visit there in 18 years. He will pray at the grotto, meet seven survivors of sexual abuse, celebrate Mass and join a torchlight Rosary procession. -
Variety honors Hudson, Igbokwe, McCarthy and Stone at Power of Women event
Jennifer Hudson, Pearlena Igbokwe, Melissa McCarthy and Sharon Stone were honored Wednesday at Variety’s Power of Women event in Beverly Hills and spotlighted causes they support. Paige DeSorbo, Issa Rae and The Jennifer Hudson Show also received awards. -
A Yellowstone super-eruption scenario traces ashfall and global climate impacts
In a hypothetical worst case, a Yellowstone super-eruption could spread ash across North America, disrupting power, transport, water and food supplies; sulfur dioxide aerosols could temporarily cool the climate. The scenario is not a forecast of an imminent eruption. -
Iran steps up land trade as U.S. blockade strains Turkey crossing
Iran is pushing trade overland as a U.S. blockade limits most imports and cuts off oil and gas sales. Hundreds of trucks queue for miles at Turkey’s Gürbulak crossing, where waits have more than quadrupled since the war began, the International Transporters Association reports. -
McCants’ trial opens as jury weighs self-defense in Shake Shack killing
Antwoine McCants’ trial opened Sept. 23 over the June 2025 fatal shooting of Christopher Stallworth at a Shake Shack near the University of Cincinnati. He faces murder and felonious-assault charges; jurors must decide whether he acted in self-defense. -
Ferrero plans November relaunch of Wonka brand with four new sweets
Ferrero North America says it will relaunch the Wonka candy brand with four limited-edition sweets in November. A Netflix tie-in offers fans a chance to win a Golden Ticket and a trip for four to Netflix House in Las Vegas, due to open in 2027. -
Byron Donalds says website edits don’t mean he’s backing away from Trump agenda
Florida GOP candidate Byron Donalds said Wednesday he is not backing away from President Trump’s agenda after some Trump mentions were removed from his campaign site. He said the update refocuses the site on affordability and general-election issues. -
Gulf oil keeps flowing as Hormuz workarounds send shipping costs soaring
Pipeline detours and a U.S.-guided corridor are keeping Gulf oil moving after Iran disrupted the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts estimate about 8 million of 15 million barrels a day cut off have returned; oil is near $100 a barrel, but shipping costs have soared. -
Issa Rae pledges to use her influence for good amid industry upheaval
At Wednesday’s Variety L.A. Power of Women event in Beverly Hills, Issa Rae accepted the Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year Award and said she would keep using her influence to support her community despite feeling discouraged by industry upheaval and AI. -
Norvell says repeated mistakes could cost Florida State players snaps
Florida State coach Mike Norvell said players who keep repeating execution mistakes could lose playing time after the Seminoles fell to 1-2 with a 50-36 loss to Alabama, surrendering a 21-6 lead. He also said the coaching staff shares responsibility. -
Katayama signals Tokyo is ready for joint currency action with US if needed
Katayama said principles for Japan and the US’s July joint yen intervention remain in place, signaling Tokyo is ready for joint action again if needed. Tokyo and Washington said the July 31 move aimed to curb excessive volatility and disorderly markets. -
Stephanie White calls Fever's first half 'textbook' after 96-77 win
Indiana beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday, bouncing back from Sunday's blowout loss to Washington. Coach Stephanie White told the Fever she was proud and called their first half “textbook”; Caitlin Clark led all scorers with 27 points. -
About two-thirds of D.C. residents say federal job cuts affected their households, survey finds
A survey by Gallup and the Greater Washington Community Foundation found about two-thirds of D.C. residents said federal job cuts directly affected their household; 58% of $90,000-plus households reported an impact, versus 48% of lower-income households. -
Chrissy Metz reports 63-pound loss since starting GLP-1 medication
Chrissy Metz says she has lost 63 pounds since starting GLP-1 medication in 2026. She told People it has eased joint pain and inflammation and improved mobility. She cited perimenopause and obesity in her family as reasons for turning to it. -
In Brazil’s Pantanal, a black vulture struggles atop a spinning dead caiman
Footage shared by wildlife photographer Sandesh Kadur with National Geographic shows a black vulture trying to feed on a dead caiman in Brazil’s Pantanal, while the carcass floats and spins beneath the bird, making it difficult to keep its footing. -
Vaccines and mifepristone likely focus at FDA nominee Heidi Overton’s hearing
FDA nominee Dr. Heidi Overton is scheduled to face Senate health committee questions Thursday, with senators likely to press her on vaccines, abortion pill mifepristone and other contested policies. She needs a majority on the 21-member committee before the full Senate votes. -
UK weighs Palantir’s NHS contract ahead of its February 2027 break point
The UK is assessing Palantir’s NHS data-platform contract, worth up to £330 million over seven years; its initial three-year term ends Feb. 15, 2027. Lawmakers and activists urge the government to trigger the break clause, putting Palantir’s overseas expansion in focus. -
Ben Crump schedules Thursday release of Nolan Wells’ cellphone forensic report
Attorney Ben Crump scheduled Thursday’s livestream release of Nolan Wells’ cellphone forensic report, days after a Mississippi grand jury declined to recommend charges in the 18-year-old’s death. His family wants an open inquiry and federal review. -
Ukrainian corps reports 400 meters of mines laid near Lyman in two nights
Ukraine’s Third Army Corps says its aerial and ground drones laid mines over roughly 400 meters (1,312 feet) near Lyman, Donetsk, in two nights during Operation Vivaldi; the corps says human troops would need about two weeks for the same task. -
Nikon’s $1,400 Z5IIC puts Z5II features in a smaller body, minus the EVF
Nikon’s $1,400 Z5IIC puts the Z5II’s 24.5MP full-frame sensor and many features in a smaller body, $450 below the Z5II’s current MSRP, but drops the electronic viewfinder and second card slot. DPReview says it retains capable autofocus, stabilization and video. -
Teacher Hannah Jorgensen and 10-year-old Ahmed Osman die on Iowa field trip
Teacher Hannah Jorgensen and 10-year-old student Ahmed Osman died during a field trip to Lake MacBride State Park, Iowa, on Sept. 22. Osman’s body was recovered from Coralville Reservoir the next morning; the district will offer counseling and support. -
Kentucky Senate hopeful Charles Booker presses for affordable care for all
Columnist Bonnie Jean Feldkamp says Kentucky Senate hopeful Charles Booker wants all Americans to have affordable, quality health care like Mitch McConnell received. Booker has spoken about rationing medication while trying to feed his family. -
Javier's season ends with groin strain; Matthews placed on 10-day IL
Astros pitcher Cristian Javier has a Grade 2 right groin strain and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Brice Matthews is on the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation; his earliest possible return is the AL Division Series if Houston advances. -
Nikon unveils viewfinder-free Z5 II C, priced from £1,349
Nikon has announced the Z5 II C, a smaller, lighter full-frame camera without a viewfinder, starting at £1,349 / AU$2,399 and due on sale in mid-October. It shares the Z5 II’s 24.5MP sensor but has one card slot instead of two; US pricing is unannounced.
