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Rodriguez says Venezuela will hold elections but gives no date
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that the country would hold elections as part of a transition to “full democracy,” but gave no date. She said the government had opened dialogue with the opposition. -
Russia tests 5.45mm rifle round that splits in flight to target small drones
Russia is developing a 5.45mm cartridge for standard AK-12 rifles that splits into several projectiles in flight to target small drones. Reported tests found elements reaching drone batteries and electronics, but battlefield effectiveness remains unproven. -
Virginia woman claims $2 million lottery prize anonymously after lunch-break win
An anonymous Virginia woman won a lottery game's $2 million top prize on her lunch break, then returned to work without sharing the news. She chose a $952,000 lump sum before taxes; a law that took effect over the summer let her claim anonymously. -
Ed Boon denies NetherRealm is testing Injustice 3, MK9 or MK13
Ed Boon says NetherRealm is not currently testing Injustice 3, Mortal Kombat 9 or Mortal Kombat 13, rejecting those fan claims on X. The studio’s next game remains unconfirmed; Boon said a game not being externally tested could still be in development. -
Klapisch says Aaron Judge’s rushed return may have contributed to calf strain
Aaron Judge strained his right calf less than a week after returning from a 100-day absence and will miss the Yankees’ best-of-three wild-card series against Boston, columnist Bob Klapisch writes. Klapisch says the rushed return may have contributed to his calf strain; Tampa Bay. -
Iowa judge dismisses Trump’s suit over Register poll on free-speech grounds
An Iowa judge dismissed Donald Trump’s suit against the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer, saying the suit sought to make First Amendment-protected speech liable. It challenged a 2024 poll showing Kamala Harris leading Trump by three points in Iowa. -
Alkermes reports dose-linked ADHD symptom declines with ALKS 7290
Alkermes reported dose-dependent reductions in ADHD symptom scores with investigational ALKS 7290 in a 14-day Phase 1b trial of 50 adults; median declines from baseline were 14 points at 20 mg and 19 at 50 mg. The drug was generally well tolerated. -
Zelenskiy says two North Korean POWs have been transferred to South Korea from Ukraine
Ukraine transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said at the U.N. General Assembly. Ukrainian forces captured them in Russia’s Kursk region in January 2025; Zelenskiy gave no further details about the transfer. -
Before Germany’s Nations League test, Klopp jokes he knows more Dutch players than Xavi
Jürgen Klopp joked that he personally knows more Dutch players than Netherlands coach Xavi ahead of Germany’s Nations League match in Amsterdam. It is Klopp’s first game in charge of Germany since taking over from Julian Nagelsmann in late July. -
Washington lists 14 players limited or absent before Seahawks opener
Washington’s Wednesday report lists 14 players as limited or absent ahead of Sunday’s home opener against Seattle. Quarterback Jayden Daniels (dislocated left elbow) and safety Nick Cross are ruled out; Frankie Luvu and Chig Okonkwo also did not practice. -
Emily Burnham wins ‘Jeopardy!’ after ending the first round with $400
Emily Burnham won Wednesday’s “Jeopardy!” with $17,201 after ending the first round at $400 and taking the lead in Double Jeopardy. Returning champion Jennifer Leavey finished second with $3,000; Edward Tournier ended third with $372. -
Reich says ‘Game Changer’ Season 9 is planned as its strangest yet
“Game Changer” closed Season 8 with a nearly 90-minute talent-show finale featuring 23 contestants; Oscar Montoya won a Chili’s gift card worth under $5,000. Host Sam Reich says Season 9, due to begin production in three weeks, is planned as the show’s strangest yet. -
After over two years in Russian prison, Gaga Daily’s Kirill hears MAYHEM
Gaga Daily owner Kirill says he was arrested in Russia in early 2024 after protesting against the government, sentenced to more than two years in prison and is now out. Friends ran the account during Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM era; he is hearing the album for the first time. -
Schauffele welcomes Trump’s expected visit to the Presidents Cup at Medinah
Xander Schauffele welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s expected Presidents Cup appearance at Medinah this weekend, calling it “awesome” that Trump loves golf and supports the U.S. team. He said sport can bring people together across political differences. -
EcoFlow user links overnight battery drain to inverter left on
A Reddit user reported that an EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic powering a garage freezer fell from 60% to 30% overnight—even with the freezer switched off from midnight to 7 a.m.—and said the inverter, left on, appeared to account for about 300 watt-hours of loss. -
Ettore, named for Chef Boyardee, is planned for Cleveland in early 2028
Chef Douglas Katz will lead the menu at Ettore, an Italian restaurant planned for downtown Cleveland in early 2028. Named for chef Ettore Boiardi, known as Chef Boyardee, it is slated for the Rose Building, where he once ran the Chef Hector Restaurant. -
X's new livestream API adds scheduling and chat moderation tools
X has launched an updated livestream API that lets third-party video platforms facilitate X streams and gives creators tools to schedule broadcasts, publish and monitor them, and read, reply to or moderate live chats, including muting or removing viewers. -
A Miniature Pinscher settles into the bed spot her owner prepares
An Instagram reel shows Mrudula Murali arranging pillows and blankets around her Miniature Pinscher’s favorite place on the bed, then tucking the dog in and stroking her head. The pup waits, noses into the bedding and settles with only her head and ears showing. -
Aaron Judge aims for wild-card return as Yankees plan without him
Aaron Judge says he intends to be ready for the Yankees' wild-card opener against Boston next Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone, however, said New York is planning without him and that he will miss the regular season after a moderate right-calf strain. -
White House app briefly tops App Store news chart after Trump TV launch
The White House said its app topped the App Store’s news chart Tuesday, a day after Trump TV debuted on YouTube, then fell to No. 2 Wednesday evening. CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued to regain White House access; a judge heard arguments Wednesday but did not rule. -
U.S. embassy objects to Australia’s proposed social media rules
The U.S. embassy in Canberra objected to Australia’s proposed Digital Duty of Care law, warning that its harmful-content provisions could enable localized censorship and control over U.S.-owned businesses. The proposal remains under discussion, with no final structure set. -
Fastly sets 14%–21% annual growth target through 2029; shares jump 13.69%
At its Investor Day, Fastly set a 14%–21% compound annual growth target through 2029, with a $1.1 billion–$1.3 billion goal; it also forecast 20%–22% operating and 67%–71% gross margins. Shares rose 13.69% Wednesday to close at $29.65. -
White House streams Trump-Xi greeting as CNN, Fox News and MSNOW skip live airing
Donald and Melania Trump welcomed Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday evening, but CNN, Fox News and MSNOW did not air the greeting live. The White House streamed it as a federal judge ended a hearing over Trump’s media ban without ruling. -
Habitat LA starts four-day Palisades wildfire rebuild; Karen Pittman volunteers
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles began a four-day Pacific Palisades rebuild on Sept. 23, bringing more than 500 volunteers to help wildfire survivors with repairs and landscaping; actress Karen Pittman volunteered on opening day.
