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Bears leave Week 3 quarterback call open amid Williams and Bagent injuries
The Bears have not ruled out Caleb Williams or Tyson Bagent for Monday’s game against the Eagles. Bagent must progress through concussion protocol, while the team monitors Williams’ hamstring; if neither is cleared, veteran Case Keenum would start. -
Purdue staff debate Kevin Kane’s responsibility for defensive struggles
A Purdue staff roundtable debated its struggling defense, with contributors blaming coordinator Kevin Kane or the scheme and some also citing players’ missed tackles and penalties. Purdue has allowed 36 points per game through three games. -
El-Sayed backs Iran’s freedom movements, rejects U.S. regime change
At a University of Michigan town hall, Persian student Iman Dashti pressed Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed over leaked remarks on Khamenei and his stance on the IRGC. El-Sayed said he supports Iran’s freedom and democracy movements but opposes U.S.-led regime change. -
Equine veterinarian Cierra Cadena dies months after graduating
Dr. Cierra Cadena, who graduated from Texas A&M University’s veterinary program in May and recently began an equine internship in Ocala, Florida, died on Sept. 21, 2026. Tributes have renewed discussion of mental health and well-being in veterinary work. -
UK's £331m climate pledge backs food, water and ecosystem security
Britain will provide £331 million ($438.24 million) to the Global Environment Facility to address instability linked to climate change and biodiversity loss. The funding will support food and water security and ecosystems, including forests in the Amazon and Congo Basin. -
Ghana cites wider Western engagement on trans-Atlantic slavery reparations
Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Western support for reparations for trans-Atlantic slavery is growing. Ghana’s campaign prioritizes returning looted artifacts; he said France, Germany and the Netherlands are willing to return them. -
Colorado rescuer cuts bullsnake free as bird netting tightens
Colorado rescuer Seth Baker cut a bullsnake free from bird netting that tightened as it struggled. He warns entangled wildlife can be seriously injured or killed, and advises keeping netting taut and off the ground if used, or avoiding it when possible. -
Penix’s Thursday start puts Falcons’ four-quarterback mix to the test
Michael Penix is set to start Thursday, but an SB Nation analysis questions how Atlanta’s quarterback group fits its offense. Penix is returning from a season-ending injury, and the piece says the Falcons’ small receivers may not suit his deep-passing strength. -
Western Narrows earns first passing grade in 2026 Long Island Sound report
Save the Sound’s 2026 report card says water quality improved or stayed stable in all five open-water regions of Long Island Sound. The Western Narrows received a D, its first passing grade since grading began in 2008; the other regions earned A-range or B grades. -
Meta unveils camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses amid privacy backlash
Meta has introduced Ray-Ban Meta Audio, camera-free smart glasses for calls and music. The launch comes amid privacy backlash over camera-equipped models; the company says the new version has been in development for two years, not rushed out in response. -
Fantasy analysts split on Cam Skattebo's Week 3 outlook
Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts offered mixed Week 3 projections for Giants RB Cam Skattebo against Tennessee: one was less bullish after Jaxson Dart's absence and four backs sharing work last week, while another expects Skattebo to remain central to the offense. -
Rand Paul weighs 2028 presidential bid, will watch midterm results
Sen. Rand Paul told Newsmax he is considering a 2028 presidential run but has not decided and will closely watch this year’s midterm results. He says the GOP needs a free-market conservative to challenge its populist economic policies. -
Republicans defend Susan Collins after report of alleged contractor-linked bribery
Republicans defended Susan Collins after ProPublica reported the FBI had enough evidence by late 2024 to pursue a bribery probe involving her and others. Collins denies wrongdoing; the outlet says Trump-era DOJ and FBI purges halted it. -
Argentina’s glacier-law changes shift protection decisions to provinces
MPs approved April changes to Argentina’s 2010 Glacier Law, giving provinces responsibility for defining protected areas. The shift has sparked protests, while scientists warn development could accelerate ice loss and raise water-shortage and flood risks. -
Lashing rods and twist locks help secure cargo ship containers
Cargo ships secure containers with lashing rods and twist locks; heavier boxes generally sit lower, while turnbuckles and braces stabilize stacks. Containers can still fall overboard despite these precautions, and hatch covers protect cargo in the hold. -
Riot Fest ends Saturday early as storm threat cuts sets across the bill
With storms threatening, Riot Fest cut Saturday sets and ended day two several hours early. Most acts played 20–45 minutes; Afroman’s evening set was canceled. Morrissey played 45 minutes, alongside SUGAR, Angine de Poitrine and Public Image Ltd. -
Trump touts White House ballroom progress during Xi’s state visit
During Xi Jinping’s state visit, Trump touted White House ballroom construction, saying it was ahead of schedule: the north section was structurally built, with glass next. He said he wished the ballroom were ready for Thursday’s state dinner. -
A photo misidentified as a 9/11 scene came from Lahore's 2013 fire
A photo shared on TikTok as a 9/11 image actually comes from a May 9, 2013, fire at Lahore Development Authority Plaza in Pakistan, not the World Trade Center. Later reports put the death toll at 25; local media reported that five people jumped or fell. -
Athletics chase 63rd win against Angels to avoid 100-loss season
The Athletics host the Angels in Sacramento seeking win No. 63, which would guarantee they avoid a 100-loss season and make a fourth-place AL West finish all but certain. Jeffrey Springs, likely making his final start for the A's, faces Angels rookie Walbert Urena. -
Padres’ 39-12 surge brings a third straight playoff berth within reach
San Diego is close to clinching a third straight playoff berth after a 39-12 run since July 17. The Padres are tied with the Cubs atop the Wild Card standings, but Chicago won the season series; San Diego must finish one game ahead to host the three-game round. -
Voyager Technologies shares fell 16.33% amid $350 million convertible-note plan
Voyager Technologies shares fell 16.33% to close at $31.40 on Wednesday amid potential dilution from its plan to raise $350 million through convertible senior notes. Holders may convert the notes into Class A shares or a combination of cash and shares. -
Santa Marta businesses and transport remain disrupted after armed threats
Santa Marta’s public transport was paralyzed and businesses were closed or restricted for a second day Wednesday after an armed group ordered closures in retaliation for a Monday military operation that killed 13 of its members. The president sent 1,100 troops and police. -
Palantir subsidiary wins $48.1M deal to consolidate Army ammo platforms
The U.S. Army awarded a Palantir Technologies subsidiary $48.1 million to develop ammunition-management software that will consolidate nine legacy platforms. Development is set to take 12 months, followed by five years of support. -
Navarro urges Trump team to weigh ending officials’ Fox News appearances
Peter Navarro said the Trump administration should seriously consider no longer sending officials to Fox News, accusing the network of undermining President Donald Trump. The administration has continued providing Fox guests, including Melania Trump on Wednesday. -
Kari Lake says noncitizen voter-roll entries should not be dismissed as mistakes
Kari Lake said Wednesday on Newsmax that noncitizen voter-roll registrations should not be dismissed as mere mistakes. Reuters reported more than 30,000 self-declared noncitizens may have been added to voter rolls since 2000, but could not determine how many voted. -
Reza Satchu argues judgment is key for investors in the AI era
Harvard lecturer and entrepreneur Reza Satchu says investors should weigh leaders’ judgment as AI makes data and analysis easier to replicate. On a Motley Fool podcast, he said judgment can be developed through consequential decisions and calibrated risk. -
Wall beneath Paris hospital may support Île de la Cité as Lutetia’s original site
A roughly 20-meter wall beneath Paris’s Hôtel-Dieu hospital on Île de la Cité may be part of Lutetia’s ramparts, supporting the island—not Nanterre—as the ancient city’s original site. The culture ministry says its function and date still need verification.
