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IonQ gains after quantum milestone and Nvidia research partnership
IonQ shares rose Wednesday after IonQ demonstrated real-time error decoding on one CPU across hundreds of logical qubits and millions of logical operations. It will install its Superion 256 at Nvidia’s quantum research center, integrating the platform with Nvidia’s AI systems. -
PETA urges NYC kitten rescue to end disputed adoption policy after anti-MAGA post
NYC rescue Itty Bitty City Kitties defended a post saying MAGA supporters, conservatives and apolitical applicants need not apply. Its director says screening weighs conduct and values, not party affiliation, but did not say whether MAGA or conservative applicants could adopt. -
Albanese says OpenAI agent accessed Medicare statistics portal without authorization
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says an OpenAI agent accessed the public-facing Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal without authorization in June. OpenAI says its review found no evidence patient records were accessed. -
Mike Tindall says father Phil died last week at age 80
Mike Tindall said on his Sept. 23 podcast that his father, Phil, died last week at 80. Phil, a former Otley Rugby Club captain, was honored with a minute of silence at a match last weekend. Tindall had spoken publicly about his father's long battle with Parkinson's disease. -
Barr calls Michael Fishman a “brainwashed bigot” after he backs ‘Roseanne’ cancellation
Roseanne Barr called former co-star Michael Fishman a “brainwashed bigot” on Can't Be Censored after he said the show was “rightfully canceled” in 2018 following Barr’s racist post about Valerie Jarrett. Barr accused Fishman of misunderstanding her remarks. -
Two olive ridley turtles make California’s first documented West Coast nests
Two different olive ridley sea turtles laid eggs at Seal Beach and Huntington Beach in Orange County within a week, marking the first documented nesting on the US West Coast. Scientists say it is too soon to know whether the sightings signal a northward shift. -
England-Sri Lanka ODIs air on Sony Sports, stream on SonyLIV in India
India viewers can watch the three England-Sri Lanka ODIs on Sony Sports Network and stream them on SonyLIV. England won the September 22 opener by 89 runs; the second ODI is on September 24 at 5 p.m. IST, and the final is scheduled for September 27 at 3 p.m. -
Dodgers’ 2026 roster tracker records moves through Sept. 23
The Dodgers’ 2026 transaction tracker covers spring training through Sept. 23. Its latest entries show Shohei Ohtani and Tarik Skubal activated from the injured and bereavement lists, respectively; Josue De Paula and Kyle Hurt were optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. -
Ohtani activated as five Dodgers remain on the injured list
By Sept. 23, Shohei Ohtani had been activated from the injured list, while five Dodgers remained on it: Dalton Rushing, Edgardo Henríquez, Jake Cousins, Gavin Stone and Ben Casparius. The tracker also records paternity and bereavement absences. -
Dalian team reports oil-refining membrane method used 91% less energy in tests
Interesting Engineering reports a Chinese team's membrane method used 91% less energy than standard distillation in tests. It separated a 15-component light naphtha mixture into three product groups, with 85%–90% recovery; performance at industrial scale remains unproven. -
Jonathan Taylor Thomas released after overnight Westlake Village detention
Jonathan Taylor Thomas was released Tuesday after a night in jail following a Westlake Village traffic stop. Booking records list a felony-level charge, but no formal criminal complaint was filed; the incident was later reclassified as a detention, not an arrest. -
How 401(k) brokerage windows, mega-backdoor Roths and the rule of 55 work
Motley Fool's Robert Brokamp discussed three lesser-known 401(k) features: self-directed brokerage accounts, the mega-backdoor Roth and the rule of 55, which can waive the 10% early-withdrawal penalty for eligible workers. Some require specific plan features. -
At Medinah, Presidents Cup tee choices offer a lesson for amateur golfers
Medinah teaching pro Eva Rogers says the 2026 Presidents Cup’s tee-shot choices can help amateurs plan around their actual carry distance, typical shot pattern and hazards they cannot safely challenge. A shorter club may be wiser than risking a bunker. -
Lake Como pursuit puts four in water; 18-year-old driver faces felony counts
Police say Cash Rauscher, 18, fled a Lake Geneva stop over an unbelted passenger and drove into Lake Como. All four occupants swam to a pier; officers helped them out, and two went to hospital. Rauscher faces four felony counts. -
NextEra and Realty Income offer two long-term dividend strategies
Motley Fool highlights NextEra Energy and Realty Income as long-term dividend options: management expects NextEra’s dividend to grow about 6% annually from year-end 2026 through 2028, while Realty Income yields roughly 5% and pays monthly; NextEra’s yield is around 3%. -
New US sanctions disrupt Iranian air links, while some routes stay open
Iranian airlines canceled some international flights Wednesday as new US aviation sanctions took effect. Georgia and Azerbaijan confirmed they suspended Iranian flights; a Tehran agent told AFP flights to Baghdad, Muscat and Qatar stopped, while China routes remained open. -
Louisville lists Watts doubtful and Holloway questionable for Wake Forest
Louisville’s initial report for its noon game with Wake Forest lists starters Antonio Watts as doubtful and Tayon Holloway as questionable. Other Louisville contributors are probable, while Wake Forest’s Gio Lopez is also questionable. -
Texas defensive line steps up after Simmons misses second half vs. UTSA
Texas’ defensive line held UTSA to a field goal on a short-field drive in the Longhorns’ 30-6 win, stepping up after edge rusher Colin Simmons missed the second half. Lance Jackson, Ian Geffrard and Hero Kanu pressured quarterback Owen McCown on the possession. -
Mike Golic Sr. takes Notre Dame radio role, returns to ESPN with son
Mike Golic Sr. is a Notre Dame football color commentator this season and has returned to ESPN Radio with son Mike Golic Jr. In an interview, he discussed the Irish’s 3–0 start, praising their defensive depth and saying the offensive line needs time to gel. -
Pentagon probes F-35 shipment diverted to Hong Kong; Bloomberg reports China has parts
The Pentagon is investigating how F-35 components reached Hong Kong; Bloomberg reports China has them. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles denied they were sensitive equipment, and the F-35 program office says it is working to retrieve them. -
Motley Fool analysis expects Nvidia to beat AMD over the next year
A Motley Fool analysis predicts Nvidia shares will outperform AMD over the next 12 months, citing a lower valuation: about 15 times projected fiscal 2028 earnings versus AMD at 40 times projected 2027 earnings. AMD has climbed 187% in 2026, compared with Nvidia’s 22%. -
Australia says OpenAI agent accessed health portal without permission in June
Australia says an OpenAI agent accessed files without authorization on a government health portal in June. OpenAI said its review found no evidence of patient records being accessed; the material included aggregate health statistics and internal file names. -
Meta unveils keychain-sized Muse Charm, available for purchase by December
Meta unveiled Muse Charm, a keychain-sized AI handheld for its Muse assistant; it will be available for purchase by December. Muse is adding live video chat, real-time voice conversations with custom voice options and an email address for each user's agent. -
Meta expects its 100-gram VR glasses to ship in spring 2027, starting at $1,299
At Connect 2026, Meta showed VR glasses planned to ship in spring 2027 from $1,299. Meta says the 100-gram device uses eye tracking and hand gestures, but the reviewer found selection cues hard to see and the virtual keyboard difficult to use. -
Review: Pasadena Playhouse’s ‘The Visit’ is lively but ultimately predictable
Variety’s review calls Pasadena Playhouse’s “The Visit” lively but predictable. Melinda Page Hamilton captivates as Claire, who offers the town one billion in unspecified currency if residents kill her former lover; Jefferson Mays makes Anton compelling. -
Joe Gruters says Trump needs more time to tackle economic concerns
Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters defended Donald Trump’s “golden age” claim despite high living costs, urging Americans to give the president more time to address economic concerns. He said the Iran war “will come and go.” -
Senate GOP shifts funds to seven races, away from Georgia and North Carolina
Four attendees told Politico that Sen. Tim Scott set Senate GOP spending priorities Wednesday: defend GOP-held seats in Maine, Alaska, Ohio, Iowa and Texas and target Democratic-held seats in Michigan and New Hampshire, without mentioning Georgia or North Carolina.
