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Jury awards $65 million to 14-year-old over mother’s fatal I-25 crash
A jury awarded Megan Arneson’s 14-year-old son $65 million in a wrongful-death verdict after she died in a 2022 I-25 crash near Mead, Colorado. State investigators found the excavator was improperly loaded; its arm hit an overpass, and the boy is being raised by his grandparents. -
Anthropic CEO Amodei says AI may help cure most diseases in 5–10 years
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts AI could help cure most diseases within five to 10 years. The company says Claude helped find a molecular machine that may be a new gene-editing mechanism, though its function and significance remain unclear. -
Brewers beat Phillies 4-1 as Philadelphia goes 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position
The Brewers beat the Phillies 4-1 Wednesday. Aaron Nola allowed all four runs, and the Phillies went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position, their worst mark of the season. Philadelphia scored once after loading the bases with no outs in the second. -
Bernstein lowers its 2030 gold forecast to $5,600 an ounce
Bernstein Research analyst Bob Brackett cut the firm's 2030 gold forecast to $5,600 an ounce from $6,100, citing higher real interest rates—not weaker physical demand. He still expects prices to rise, supported by continued central-bank buying. -
Nancy Mace says Gamecocks chant backlash amused her
Nancy Mace said she enjoys provoking critics after a photo of her wearing “Go Cocks” at a University of South Carolina football game drew backlash. In a podcast clip she posted Sept. 23, she said she would keep attending games and posting after leaving Congress. -
Calf issue keeps Olivia Miles out of both Lynx games against Fever
Minnesota ruled Olivia Miles out of Thursday’s game against Indiana with a calf issue, her second straight absence against the Fever. Coach Cheryl Reeve said the problem had been present since Sunday and nearly kept Miles out against Connecticut. -
FBI logs nearly 61,000 fake-official scam complaints; reported losses near $1.6bn
FBI data show nearly 61,000 complaints about fake police and government-official scams from January 2025 to July 2026; reported cases put losses at about $1.6 billion. Some scammers threaten arrest or extradition, but legitimate law enforcement will not demand money. -
Players can try Cat Secretary free on Steam before its November debut
Cat Secretary’s free Steam demo is live ahead of the game’s Nov. 4, 2026 PC release, and progress carries over to the full game. Good Story Guild’s debut title casts players as a cat trying to stop an office AI from replacing human workers. -
Knicks-Towns extension talks stall as $61 million option looms
Shams Charania reported that Karl-Anthony Towns rejected the Knicks' initial extension offer, stalling talks. Brian Windhorst said Towns' $61 million option for next season would put New York in the second apron, a threshold owner James Dolan has ruled out. -
Cardinals’ five-run burst delivers 5-1 win over Pirates
St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 5-1 on Wednesday, scoring five runs in the third and fourth innings to back Matthew Liberatore. After allowing Brandon Lowe’s solo homer in the second, Liberatore kept the Pirates scoreless until he left with two outs in the sixth. -
Trump’s gloves and overcoat at Xi meeting draw mockery in 64-degree weather
President Donald Trump wore thick leather gloves and a long overcoat to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, where it was about 64°F. Trump removed one glove for the handshake; a photo showed beige makeup on his hand, drawing online mockery and questions. -
Cardinals end Pirates’ five-game streak as Pittsburgh sets strikeout record
St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 5-1 at PNC Park Thursday night, ending the Pirates’ five-game winning streak. Pittsburgh nevertheless set a franchise record with its 1,444th strikeout, topping the 2019 mark by one; Brandon Lowe hit the Pirates’ only run with a solo homer. -
Houston-area Kroger stores set dates for Dunkin' kiosk openings
Dunkin' kiosks are scheduled to open at Kroger's Woodforest Square store in Houston on Sept. 25 and its Fort Bend Tollway store in Missouri City on Oct. 2, both at 9 a.m. They will serve classic Dunkin' food and drinks, including doughnuts. -
Astros visit Mariners with Texas tied atop AL West and five games left
Houston visits Seattle at 9:10 p.m. CT Wednesday for the second game of a two-game series, with Ethan Pecko starting against George Kirby. The Astros are tied with Texas atop the AL West with five games left and hold the season-series tiebreaker. -
Dietitians outline possible liver risks from taking multiple supplements
Several supplements can burden the liver and may cause inflammation or injury, dietitians say. Fat-soluble vitamins can build up; herbal products may interact with medicines, and some weight-loss or muscle-building products have contained undeclared ingredients. -
Blue Backpack expands Oh Apollo!'s demo with six characters and a new week
Blue Backpack expanded the free Oh Apollo! Steam demo in early July 2026, adding six characters, a full in-game week, a Taverna, four Agora shops and decorations for the temple and Pythia’s home. The full game is due on PC in Q4 2026. -
Fourth Mexico-U.S. trade-talk round delayed, with October a possibility
Mexico’s fourth round of trade talks with the United States will not happen next week and may be held in October, deputy economy minister Luis Rosendo Gutierrez said, citing scheduling conflicts including Chinese President Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit and the G20 summit. -
Karnataka rescuer captures 12-foot python trying to swallow dog it killed
The Siasat Daily reported that a 12-foot python was found in a residential area of Karnataka, India, trying to swallow a pet dog it had killed. Residents called rescuer Ashok, who captured it with his team and released it in a forested area. -
Vikings list Mason on IR as Jones and two Bucs rookies miss practice
The teams’ first injury reports ahead of Sunday’s Tampa matchup list Vikings RB Jordan Mason (thumb) on injured reserve; Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) and Buccaneers rookie starters Rueban Bain Jr. (groin) and Josiah Trotter (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday. -
Josh Allen leads The Sporting News' 2026 Week 3 fantasy QB rankings
Josh Allen tops The Sporting News' Week 3 fantasy QB rankings, ahead of Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy. Jayden Daniels will miss Week 3 with an elbow injury; Jaxson Dart is expected to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. -
Kristoffer Von Hassel arrested over alleged antisemitic graffiti at two homes
Kristoffer Von Hassel was arrested Tuesday in Imperial Beach and charged with vandalism and damage to property motivated by civil rights violations. The sheriff's office said antisemitic graffiti was found at two homes, with more later appearing at one. -
Tesla shows 16-stall Accordion Supercharger designed to cut installation costs by 20%
Tesla has shown its first Accordion Supercharger, a preassembled 16-stall unit shipped on one truck and designed for 20% lower installation costs and commissioning without a technician. It could help address slower network growth as BYD expands fast charging in China. -
Codifyre reveals Vignus, an alien adventure mixing exploration and automation
Codifyre revealed Vignus, its debut top-down action-adventure. Players explore an alien planet, rescuing and purifying corrupted creatures to make them companions and workers powering production and combat. A Steam wishlist page is live; no release date is set. -
Twins' 4-2 win leaves Giants with losing Oracle Park record
The San Francisco Giants lost 4-2 to the Twins on Wednesday, ending their penultimate 2026 series. They managed five hits and had 16 straight batters retired from the fourth through ninth; the defeat guaranteed a losing record at Oracle Park with three games left. -
Hyde-Smith seeks security help after reporter asks about Nolan Wells
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith asked Capitol security to remove a reporter who questioned her about the district attorney’s decision not to issue an indictment in Nolan Wells’ death investigation. She refused to answer, saying she does not do hallway interviews. -
Rutgers seeks first win and Schiano’s 100th in Howard matchup
Rutgers (0-3) faces Howard at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, seeking its first win of the season and head coach Greg Schiano’s 100th with the program. Live coverage will be available on the Big Ten Network; Rutgers opened as a 42.5-point favorite.
