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Holzapfel plans bill requiring barriers at roadside outdoor dining areas
New Jersey Sen. Jim Holzapfel plans to introduce a bill requiring restaurants with outdoor seating beside roads to install barriers between diners and traffic. The move follows a car crash at Meg’s Grill in Lavallette that killed Ursula Keating and injured several others. -
Yankees weigh Wild Card roster as Ryan McMahon’s place remains uncertain
The Yankees clinched the first AL wild-card spot and home field for next Tuesday’s best-of-three series as Tampa Bay won the AL East. Ryan McMahon could miss the roster if New York carries 13 pitchers, but a platoon with Jose Caballero is likelier. -
Christie says November’s GOP results will shape his 2028 decision
Chris Christie is considering a 2028 presidential run but says he will wait to see how Republicans fare in November before deciding. He said heavy losses could prompt the party to change its approach, a factor in his assessment of whether he has a path to win. -
Republicans sue New Jersey officials for voter-roll records
Republican groups and two GOP lawmakers sued New Jersey election officials for records on a voter-roll cleanup after an error improperly registered about 6,600 noncitizens to vote. They allege officials failed to provide records or supplied only partial responses. -
Astros’ possible postseason return divides a writer and his parish deacon
The Houston Astros could return to the postseason after a one-year absence, and the writer says reaching it would be remarkable given the team’s injuries and uneven results. Deacon Glenn, the writer’s parish deacon, says that would not be good enough. -
José Torres says AI slowdown could hit markets and trigger GDP contraction
Interactive Brokers economist José Torres said a slowdown in AI investment could leave markets with a down year and the economy with several quarters of GDP contraction; he also expects equity drawdowns and lower valuations if AI growth weakens. -
Rick Devens is unsure he can beat ally Dee for Big Brother’s $750,000 prize
Rick Devens has secured a Big Brother 28 final-four spot and says he believes the jury would give him the win over Melody Morris, Taylor Brown or Drew Campbell, but he is unsure he could beat closest ally Dee Valladares for the $750,000 prize. -
OSHA proposes $446,864 in penalties against ModWash over safety violations
The U.S. Labor Department has proposed $446,864 in penalties against ModWash LLC, saying it willfully exposed workers at its Sicklerville car washes to hazardous energy by failing to lock out equipment during maintenance. OSHA also cited noise-related violations. -
People revisits 17 “Survivor” alumni who died between 2010 and 2025
People looks back at 17 former “Survivor” contestants who died after competing, with deaths spanning 2010–2025. The profiles recount their season placements, ages and reported circumstances of death, alongside tributes from relatives, castmates and host Jeff Probst. -
Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer agree to restore single status
Court documents obtained by TMZ say Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer have agreed to restore their single status, pending a judge’s signature. Their 2020 divorce filing came four years after they announced their split, but they have yet to settle how to divide their assets. -
Brian Jackson may lose both legs after trying to help pregnant woman escape fire
Brian Jackson may lose both legs after emergency surgery for injuries in a Riverside apartment fire on Sept. 17. He told KABC he went first to help a pregnant woman about to jump from a window, then an explosion pushed him off. -
Four Steelers miss practice; Rapoport says Dowdle is day to day
Rico Dowdle (toe), Jamel Dean (ankle), Jalen Ramsey (rest) and Cole Holcomb (personal) did not practice Wednesday, per Pittsburgh’s Week 3 report. Dowdle’s injury is not considered serious, and he is day to day, according to Ian Rapoport. -
Jeff Maiorca arrested on suspicion of killing wife after remains found under Big Bear home
Jeff Maiorca, 53, was arrested Monday on suspicion of killing his wife Jill, whose remains were found beneath a Big Bear Lake home in 2020. Detectives believe she was killed in November 2006, when she was 29, and was reported missing the following year. -
Whalen says higher rates could raise credit costs for banks
After the Fed’s first rate hike in over three years, Chris Whalen says higher rates, inflation and consumer pressure could raise banks’ credit costs by year-end. Most bank guidance signals slower Q3 trading, but Whalen expects it to remain positive for banks. -
VOO’s 10 largest holdings near 40%, their highest share since 1965
VOO, Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF, now has nearly 40% of its value in its 10 largest holdings, the highest share since 1965. Nvidia alone accounts for over 8%; tech and AI leaders’ gains drove the concentration, leaving VOO more exposed to their performance. -
Meta shares gain 1% as analysts raise targets on Muse potential
Meta Platforms shares closed 1% higher Wednesday as analysts gave positive assessments of its new Muse AI agent. Two firms raised their price targets, citing Muse’s commercial potential, and maintained buy-equivalent ratings for the stock. -
Meritage’s Chapter 11 filing puts 34 West Tennessee Wendy’s at risk
Meritage Hospitality Group filed for Chapter 11 on Sept. 17, putting 34 West Tennessee Wendy’s—mostly around Memphis—at risk of permanent closure; some were already closed by late September. Wendy’s franchisor disputes Meritage’s right to keep operating. -
U.K. leads the 22-country International Emmy field with 14 nominations
The United Kingdom led the International Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, earning 14 of 64 nods; Brazil followed with nine and Spain with five. The nominees span 16 categories and 22 countries, and winners will be announced at a Nov. 23 gala in New York. -
Gary Cardone says Strategy’s STRC shares brought him about $750,000
Gary Cardone says Strategy’s STRC preferred shares earned him about $750,000. He says roughly $63,000 in monthly payouts helped him buy about 12 Bitcoin while keeping most of his capital out of crypto; he sees room for a pullback into the low-to-mid $70,000s. -
Justin Bieber's apparent MacArthur Park performance draws officials' praise
Footage appearing to show Justin Bieber performing at Los Angeles' MacArthur Park on Sept. 22 drew praise from officials, who described the reported set as a sign of progress. Bieber's representative had not immediately responded to a request for confirmation. -
Hims & Hers reports 38% revenue growth alongside $86 million GAAP loss
Hims & Hers revenue rose 38% year over year to $753 million. U.S. revenue rose 16% year over year, while Eucalyptus, acquired in June, contributed about $40 million in quarterly sales. The company reported an $86 million GAAP loss and $36 million in negative cash flow. -
Hayden Panettiere honored in Malibu; source says her mother couldn't attend
Hayden Panettiere was remembered at a celebration of life in Malibu on Sept. 19, just over a month after her death. A source says her estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, was invited but could not attend; her father and several costars were there. -
Pat McAfee paused ESPN show over post that appeared to reference Charlie Kirk’s killing
Pat McAfee paused his ESPN show in Los Angeles on Monday after reading a social media post that appeared to reference Charlie Kirk’s 2025 killing. He later shared a screenshot of the deleted post on X, without indicating any physical threat beyond it. -
Bears prepare to turn to Case Keenum against Eagles amid QB injuries
The Bears are preparing to start third-string quarterback Case Keenum against the Eagles in Week 3’s Monday night game, NFL Network reported. Caleb Williams is not expected to play after a Week 2 hamstring injury, while backup Tyson Bagent is in concussion protocol. -
Brian Burns likely to miss time after ankle sprain, Schefter says
Jaxson Dart will miss the rest of the season, while Brian Burns is likely to miss time after a low ankle sprain Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Burns missed Wednesday’s walk-through; Andrew Thomas and Malik Nabers participated ahead of Sunday’s Titans game.
