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Apple opens claims in $250 million settlement over Siri AI ad allegations
U.S. buyers of seven iPhone 15 and 16 models can apply for up to $95 from Apple's $250 million settlement over claims that buyers were misled about a delayed Siri AI upgrade. Purchases must date from June 10, 2024, to March 29, 2025; final approval is pending. -
Adam Hamilton's Senate bid draws Republican concern in Kansas
Democrat Adam Hamilton is challenging Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas, where no Democrat has won a Senate seat in 94 years. A Republican county commissioner called the race “uncomfortably close” less than six weeks before November’s midterm voting ends. -
Pittsburgh Pairs Robotics Research With Industry in Physical-AI Push
Pittsburgh is building a hub for “physical AI”—machines that sense and act in real-world settings—by linking robotics research to industrial customers. Its 260-plus deep-tech firms employ over 11,300 people, but funding and repeat orders remain challenges. -
14-year-old taken into custody in shooting that killed Westfield student
Authorities took a 14-year-old boy into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Spring ISD student Royce Witchet outside Westfield High School, less than a day after the killing. Officials have not disclosed what led to the shooting. -
Cowboys and Ravens’ first reports note seven practice absences
Four Cowboys—Cobie Durant, P.J. Locke, Malik Hooker and DeMarvion Overshown—missed practice; Overshown is progressing but currently unlikely to play Sunday. Baltimore had Zay Flowers sidelined, while Ronnie Stanley and Trey Hendrickson also missed practice. -
Jones, Hutchins and Woodson sit out Patriots practice before Jaguars game
Patriots linebackers Dre'Mont Jones (shoulder) and Quintayvious Hutchins (knee), along with safety Craig Woodson (shoulder), did not practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game against Jacksonville. No Jaguars were listed as nonparticipants. -
Real Madrid create more with fewer passes in opening eight matches
Real Madrid have won six of eight matches in August and September, averaging 2.35 non-penalty expected goals (npxG) per 90, up from 1.60 last season despite fewer passes. Their 2–1 derby loss to Atlético saw them record a season-low 0.38 npxG. -
A Dog Snatched Sasha Hekimian’s Bouquet at Her French Wedding
At her late-August wedding in Sancerre, France, Sasha Hekimian tossed her bouquet from a balcony for the men to catch, but her mother-in-law’s dog, Burpy, darted in and snatched it after it hit the ground. Video of the surprise grab went viral on Instagram. -
Aguilera and fiancé Matthew Rutler share a romantic boat outing in Portofino
Christina Aguilera and fiancé Matthew Rutler were spotted kissing and embracing during a boat outing in Portofino, Italy, on Sept. 21. The trip came three days after Aguilera performed at a Monaco gala marking the Prince Albert II Foundation’s 20th anniversary. -
Russia weighs Rubio's invitation for Putin to attend Florida G20
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would decide through diplomatic channels whether President Vladimir Putin attends the G20 meeting in Florida this December, after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio invited him. Peskov said Russia was grateful for the invitation. -
Police say Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested for public intoxication, obstruction
Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested in Westlake Village, Calif., on Sept. 21 after a vehicle he rode in was stopped in a DUI investigation. He was a passenger; police say he was arrested for public intoxication and obstruction, but no charges have been filed. -
Regional study finds stroke rates nearly doubled among adults ages 20 to 54
A study of adults ages 20–54 in greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky found stroke rates nearly doubled, from 33.9 per 100,000 in 1993–94 to 62.2 in 2020. Ischemic strokes drove the increase; experts recommend addressing cardiovascular risks early. -
Bednar wants Blackwood to start for Avalanche, if he plays well
At Colorado’s training camp, coach Jared Bednar said his goal is for MacKenzie Blackwood to become the Avalanche’s starter if he plays well, while stressing flexibility. Blackwood is back after offseason surgery kept him out at the start of last season. -
Netflix begins production on eight-episode The Four Seasons Season 3
The Four Seasons has begun production on Season 3, Netflix said in a Sept. 23 post sharing a first-look set photo. The new season will have eight episodes; Netflix has not set a premiere date, and the report says it may return in 2027. -
Bennah Serfaty and Andy Boose raised musician Sombr in New York
Sombr, whose real name is Shane Boose, grew up in New York City with parents Bennah Serfaty and Andy Boose and sister Amelie. After he left high school at 17 to pursue music, his mother, initially unhappy with the decision, came to support his career. -
McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after roughly three months away, leaving questions unanswered
Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill last week after roughly three months away following a June fall. On Wednesday, he did not answer reporters’ questions about his health and his wife’s response to his hospitalization as security and aides surrounded him. -
Job security worries mount as millennials enter peak earning years
Glassdoor Senior Economist Daniel Zhao says millennials’ job anxiety is rising as they enter peak earning years. A figure raised in the interview puts at nearly 70% the share of millennials who delayed a major milestone, such as buying a home, because of career uncertainty. -
Travis Etienne limited at Saints practice with hamstring injury
New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne was limited at Wednesday practice with a hamstring injury, his first appearance on the team's injury report this season. The Saints plan to issue two more reports, Thursday and Friday, as his Week 3 availability remains uncertain. -
Santa Monica's Pier sign will return after bridge rebuild, expected in late 2027
Santa Monica will dismantle its 85-year-old Pier sign in the coming weeks while replacing the 1939 bridge it sits atop. The city says the sign will be restored and returned when construction is expected to finish in late 2027; a smaller replica is already in place. -
‘Charlie’s Angels’ trio reunites at 2026 Emmys for 50th anniversary
Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunited at the 2026 Emmys to mark 50 years of “Charlie’s Angels.” Farrah Fawcett died in 2009 and John Forsyth in 2010; Smith now focuses on lifestyle brands, while Ladd disclosed a breast cancer battle in April 2026. -
Packers head to Falcons game with two linemen out and Reed’s season in doubt
Green Bay enters Thursday’s Week 3 game against Atlanta without right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele for the season and guard Aaron Banks for the game; receiver Jayden Reed’s neck injury could also end his season. The Packers are 1-1, while the Falcons are 0-2. -
Hourly Trump mentions on conservative podcasts fall nearly 70% from 2024 peak
The Wall Street Journal found that hourly Trump mentions on conservative podcasts were down nearly 70 percent from the 2024 campaign peak. Monthly mentions have fallen 30 percent since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February, as prominent MAGA figures criticize the war. -
Baltimore’s 4-2 win over Toronto ends Blue Jays’ playoff bid
Baltimore beat Toronto 4-2 in Wednesday’s doubleheader opener, eliminating the Blue Jays from postseason contention. Pete Alonso’s 41st home run of the season gave the Orioles a 4-0 lead, and the victory kept Baltimore alive for at least a few more hours. -
Charlotte Knights rebound to 81-68 but miss International League playoffs
The Charlotte Knights went 81-68 and tied for second in the International League East, but missed the playoffs by five games in the first half and 5½ in the second half. Their record improved from 65-85 in 2025, while their run differential swung from -100 to +126. -
Analysis of 50-plus studies links ultra-processed diets to higher health risks
A new analysis of more than 50 studies involving nearly 9 million adults linked diets high in ultra-processed foods to nearly 25% higher risks of cardiovascular events, diabetes and obesity; depression and anxiety risks were 27% higher and digestive-disease risk 31% higher. -
Harvard reports connect Gen Z’s purpose pressure with college admissions
Harvard’s Making Caring Common reports that 47% of Gen Z say young people face “a lot” of pressure to find one purpose; 38% report at least some. Its admissions report says applications should focus on students’ values, not a fixed calling. -
No. 1 Texas heads to No. 14 Tennessee for first campus meeting
No. 1 Texas and No. 14 Tennessee, both 3-0, meet Saturday at 11 a.m. Central on ABC in the teams’ first-ever campus matchup and Texas’ SEC opener. The Longhorns face a major road test against Tennessee’s rushing attack and freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon.
