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NC State QB CJ Bailey takes responsibility for fumble that gave Vanderbilt a late win
NC State quarterback CJ Bailey said Wednesday he was trying to run out the clock and took responsibility for his fumble on an intentional-safety play against Vanderbilt. The Commodores recovered in the end zone for the winning touchdown with one second left in a 35-31 loss. -
Three NFL mothers share bladder-leak experiences in Always x Discreet campaign
Angela Burns, Katie DeJean and Elisha Jarrett, mothers of NFL players Brian Burns, Cooper DeJean and Grady Jarrett, are sharing their experiences with bladder leaks in a new Always x Discreet campaign aimed at helping women feel confident at games and in daily life. -
Judge Judy says she doubts courtroom stories and looks for signs of lying
After 30 years on courtroom TV, Judith Sheindlin says she begins by assuming people’s accounts are usually untrue and checks whether details make sense. She told W Magazine that liars often avoid eye contact and claimed men and women show different physical signs. -
Judge questions whether Trump’s White House media ban followed due process
Judge Timothy Kelly said Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House appeared inconsistent with appellate rulings requiring due process before press passes are revoked. He has not ruled on their request to restore access temporarily. -
Don Cooper, White Sox pitching coach during 2005 title, dies at 70
Don Cooper, former Yankees pitcher and longtime Chicago White Sox pitching coach, has died at 70, the White Sox announced Wednesday. He spent nearly two decades in the role and was on staff for Chicago’s 2005 World Series championship, sealed by an 11-1 postseason run. -
Two Wabtec battery locomotives arrive for Union Pacific California trials
Two of the four Wabtec FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives ordered for Union Pacific have arrived in Southern California for testing in the greater Los Angeles area. The remaining two are due in October; trials will use the locomotives in yard and local service. -
Mets reportedly move toward adding Derek Falvey in significant front-office role
The Mets are moving toward adding Derek Falvey, The Athletic reports; the former Twins president of baseball operations is expected to have a significant role in team decisions, but has not been officially hired and his title is unknown. -
Two Lions starting linemen return to limited work as Harper misses practice
Lions starting linemen Christian Mahogany and Blake Miller returned on a limited basis Wednesday and could play Sunday against the Jets. Safety Thomas Harper did not practice with an ankle injury; he said it should not be long-term, but his status for Sunday is unclear. -
Dmitriev to meet Trump officials in New York during UN General Assembly
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev heads to New York Wednesday for talks with Trump officials Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and others, two sources told Reuters. A source said Russia-U.S. economic ties, energy and a peaceful settlement in Ukraine are on the agenda. -
New LA mayor poll gives Nithya Raman an 11-point lead over Karen Bass
UC Berkeley–Los Angeles Times polling puts Nithya Raman ahead of Mayor Karen Bass, 39% to 28%, with a third of likely voters undecided six weeks before the Nov. 3 election. Among Spencer Pratt’s former supporters, 63% have yet to choose a candidate. -
Claude's DNA search helped uncover ART, an enzyme system, Anthropic says
Anthropic says Claude helped identify ART, whose DNA repeats echo patterns in CRISPR. Earlier studies had identified the reverse transcriptase, but Claude appeared to be first to recognize the broader system's non-coding DNA array and a protein of unknown function, the company说. -
Jackson Olson says jaw-breaking baseball injury led to veneers
Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson says a baseball to the face broke his jaw three years ago, and X-rays later showed his teeth were at risk of dying despite surgery. A cosmetic dentist recommended veneers after the impact shifted his teeth and left gaps. -
Ethiopia's president urges peace after fighting with Tigray resumes
Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde told UN leaders Wednesday that Ethiopia had shown “immense restraint” despite what he called outside interference, hours after renewed fighting with Tigray forces shattered a four-year-old peace deal. -
Trump expected to press Xi to free two US citizens, with wider rights issues uncertain
Youlin Chen has been imprisoned since late 2024 and Min Zin was arrested in June; Chen’s wife says President Donald Trump will ask Xi Jinping to free both US citizens at this week’s summit. The White House has not said whether Trump will raise broader human-rights issues. -
Raiders won't rush Fernando Mendoza into starting role after 2-0 start
At 2-0, the Las Vegas Raiders are not rushing to replace Kirk Cousins with No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, ESPN's Dan Graziano reported. The start has bought the team time before it feels comfortable starting him, and Mendoza may not take over until later this season. -
Needham initiates GE HealthCare coverage with Buy rating, $93 target
GE HealthCare closed at $64.81 on September 21, 28% below its 52-week high. On September 22, Needham began coverage with a Buy rating and a $93 target, about 44% above the close, saying market skepticism had made the shares attractively valued. -
Medinah’s 2026 Presidents Cup guide: teams, formats and TV times
The 2026 Presidents Cup is scheduled for Sept. 24–27 at Medinah Country Club near Chicago, where the U.S. and International teams will play four-ball, foursomes and singles. Each match is worth one point; the first team to 15.5 points wins, while a 15-15 score is a tie. -
Earnest Harold Smith charged with murder 15 years after Bridget Caldwell’s death
Earnest Harold Smith was arrested Sept. 18 and charged with murder in Bridget Caldwell’s 2011 death, Houston police said. A cold-case review identified additional evidence linking Smith; police have not disclosed it. Caldwell was found strangled in a Houston apartment. -
The Elec reports Samsung plans authentication chips for 50 million Galaxy A batteries in 2027
The Elec reports Samsung plans to add authentication chips to batteries for future Galaxy A phones, with about 50 million batteries targeted for 2027. The chips would block non-genuine replacements, but Samsung has not confirmed the plan. -
Motley Fool article makes Nvidia buy-now case with 94/100 Moneyball score
A Motley Fool article argues Nvidia shares are a buy now rather than a stock to wait on for a dip, citing a 94/100 score in the publication’s Moneyball ranking system and 106% year-over-year revenue growth in its latest fiscal quarter. -
YouTube reports Coachella concurrent-viewer record, renews exclusive livestream deal to 2030
YouTube renewed its exclusive Coachella livestream deal with promoter Goldenvoice through 2030 after the 2026 festival set a record for concurrent viewers on the platform, the company said. The April 2027 edition will mark 15 years of the festival on YouTube. -
Stroke rates rose among adults under 55 while falling for older adults
A Neurology study of 2,076 first-ever strokes in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky found rates among adults ages 20–54 rose from 33.9 per 100,000 person-years in 1993–94 to 62.2 in 2020. Rates among older adults fell from 618.8 to 453.0. -
‘Brothers’ debuts at 55% on Rotten Tomatoes as critics’ views diverge
Apple TV’s “Brothers,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, premiered with two episodes Sept. 23. By Wednesday midday, Rotten Tomatoes’ critics’ score was 55% from 29 reviews; the site’s critics’ consensus and audience ratings were still pending. -
Colts report three practice absences ahead of Week 3 Texans game
Indianapolis listed cornerback Charvarius Ward (groin), receivers Ashton Dulin (ankle) and Alec Pierce (heel) as absent from Wednesday’s practice before its Week 3 game against Houston. Jonathan Taylor and Keenan Allen were limited; the report suggested both were resting. -
Boeing CEO says stabilizing 737 MAX output at 47 a month is taking longer than expected
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said stabilizing 737 MAX output at 47 aircraft a month is taking longer than expected, prompting a share selloff. Bank of America called the reaction excessive; reports say slower production could leave 2026 free cash flow near $2 billion, below some ін? -
2026 VMAs set for Sept. 27, with Madonna opening and Snoop Dogg hosting
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards air live Sunday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS and MTV, with a live stream on Paramount+ Premium. Madonna will open the show, Snoop Dogg will host, and fan voting closes Sept. 25, except for Best New Artist. -
Washington State brings script Cougars helmets back for Arizona game
Washington State will wear its script Cougars helmets against Arizona on Saturday, returning them for the first time since the 2023 Apple Cup. The helmets will go with crimson jerseys and gray pants; kickoff is 4:30 p.m., with the game airing nationally on CBS. -
Shiba Inu’s Q3 return reaches 35.1% so far, surpassing its prior best
CryptoRank data put Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) Q3 return at 35.1% through Sept. 23, above its previous third-quarter high of 9.64% in 2022; the quarter was still underway, and SHIB remained down 18% in 2026 and 93% below its 2021 all-time high.
