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Texas A&M’s offense faces LSU’s disruptive front after Kentucky loss
Texas A&M visits LSU this Saturday after a 31-21 home loss to Kentucky, its first defeat of the season; LSU is also coming off a loss. The preview expects the Tigers’ defensive front to disrupt the Aggies and predicts a 38-17 LSU win. -
Texas ethics commission tables proposal to raise per diem and lobbyist thresholds
The Texas Ethics Commission tabled a proposal Wednesday to raise lawmakers’ daily session allowance from $221 to $290.40, adding $9,716 over a 140-day session; it would also lift the lobbyist expense-disclosure threshold from $132.60 to $174.24. -
Free Texas car-seat inspections run Sept. 20–26 as NHTSA data show 46% errors
Texas parents and caregivers can schedule free car-seat inspections with safety specialists at nearby TxDOT offices Sept. 20–26 through the “Love My Car Seat” campaign. NHTSA data show 46% of seats are installed incorrectly or used improperly. -
Gaby Roslin suggests a Magic Radio Christmas show for Meghan Markle
At the 2026 WellChild Awards, presenter Gaby Roslin jokingly invited Meghan Markle to host a show on Magic Radio and suggested a Christmas special. Prince Harry said he could take the idea back to his wife, but made no commitment on her behalf. -
After Jaxson Dart's injury, retired four-time Pro Bowler Derek Carr answers Giants chatter with a joke
After Jaxson Dart injured his knee, Ian Rapoport reported the quarterback is likely to undergo season-ending surgery. Retired Derek Carr dismissed speculation he could join the New York Giants, joking online that he was busy finding a level 40 crew to join. -
Indiana Fever’s 96-77 win highlights top-seeded Lynx’s defensive slide
The Indiana Fever beat the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 96-77 Tuesday, highlighting Minnesota’s defensive slide before the playoffs. Since July 1, the Lynx rank 11th defensively, allowing 109.1 points per 100 possessions; in May and June, they ranked first at 97.4. -
UBC study describes two new sea spiders from Canada's Salish Sea
University of British Columbia researchers described Callipallene pilosuspedes and Tanystylum kiixin, two new sea spiders found in the Salish Sea near Vancouver at about 60 feet deep. They are the first sea spider species newly described from the area in nearly 100 years. -
Trump’s July filing lists 1,000-plus trades, including a SpaceX sale a week after buying
Donald Trump’s disclosure of July trades lists more than 1,000 transactions, including a SpaceX purchase in the $15,001–$50,000 band on July 10 and a sale in the $1,001–$15,000 band a week later. SpaceX’s federal contracts raise conflict-of-interest questions. -
Jean Smart joins ‘The Families Stone’ sequel; her role is undisclosed
Searchlight Pictures confirmed Sept. 23 that Jean Smart has joined The Families Stone, a sequel to the 2005 holiday dramedy. Much of the original cast is returning for the story, set 20 years later; Smart’s character has not been disclosed. -
Hundreds of portraits bring Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s Vivre Ensemble to Lyon
Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s “Vivre Ensemble” exhibition is on display in Lyon, with hundreds of portraits of contemporary France. He says he has photographed about 40,000 people for the project, including nearly 1,500 in Lyon over three days. -
Shopify lets Meta’s Muse shop its stores as Amazon blocks the agent
Amazon began blocking Meta’s Muse shopping agent on Sept. 20, while Shopify said the next day it would let Muse shop across every store on its platform, with checkout through Shop Pay. Shopify shares closed 7.3% higher at $137.92 Monday, then rose nearly 8% Tuesday. -
Lassen's fire amoeba reproduces at a record 145°F for eukaryotes
NASA-supported researchers discovered Incendiamoeba cascadensis, the “fire amoeba,” in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It reproduced in water recorded at 145°F, five degrees above the previous known eukaryote limit, setting a new heat-tolerance record for complex life. -
Roku sets October 9 debut for ‘Unmasking the Tylenol Killer’ documentary
The Roku Channel will premiere Unmasking the Tylenol Killer, an 88-minute Unsolved Mysteries film, on October 9. It covers the identification of a man who died in a Boise church in 1982 and a possible link to that year’s Tylenol poisonings, which killed seven in the Chicago area. -
Minnesota’s offense could hinge on Darius Taylor’s status at Washington
Minnesota gained just 13 rushing yards against Mississippi State, where running back Darius Taylor left with an injury. He missed last week’s 41-7 win over Akron, and his availability for the Big Ten opener at Washington is uncertain. -
FOIA Draft's 'Minimal Refusal' Language for OpenAI Models Remains Unresolved
A FOIA-obtained Pentagon draft described “OpenAI Mission Models” for national security with “minimal refusal rates.” OpenAI says it rejected the wording; the Pentagon says it is absent from any active contract, but whether it appeared in a final agreement is unresolved. -
Six horror picks for fans as Kane Parsons’ ‘Backrooms’ hits HBO Max Sept. 25
Kane Parsons’ A24 horror film “Backrooms,” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, starts streaming on HBO Max Sept. 25. The guide also recommends six more liminal or psychological horror films. His original found-footage series is free on YouTube. -
TIC Solutions adds three businesses amid record backlog, net loss and $1.6B debt
TIC Solutions acquired we-do-IT, GeoVerra and Core Group on Aug. 18; the cash-funded deals add about $90 million in annualized revenue. Its backlog hit a record $1.18 billion in Q2, while the company reported a $13.3 million net loss and $1.6 billion in term debt. -
Scott Speedman says R.J. Decker's trailer park adds character in season 2
In R.J. Decker season 2, private investigator R.J. returns to his trailer park, which Scott Speedman says gives the show character and story opportunities despite filming challenges. The season also resumes the mystery of who shot Victor Ochoa. -
Valdes-Scantling moves from Chargers practice squad to active roster
The Chargers signed wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling from their practice squad to the active roster, bringing the team to six active wideouts. With Ladd McConkey still healing from a rib injury, Valdes-Scantling could see snaps against the Bills if needed. -
Hilton CEO says AI’s expansion across hotels “is not going to stop”
Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta said Sept. 23 that AI use in hotels “is not going to stop.” Hilton aims to use it to streamline booking inquiries and launched an AI concierge in March 2026; Nassetta said direct guest relationships remain crucial. -
Maria Bartiromo’s first public appearance since leaving Fox comes at IMPERIA launch
Maria Bartiromo attended the launch of first lady Melania Trump’s IMPERIA summit for women CEOs at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, her first public appearance since leaving Fox nearly three weeks earlier. Her lawyer disputes reports she was fired. -
Tove Lo says she and Charlie Twaddle avoid anniversaries, favor spontaneity
Tove Lo says her marriage to Charlie Twaddle centers on honesty, validation and regular affection, not traditional expectations. Married in Las Vegas in 2020, they skip anniversaries and Valentine's Day because the celebrations create pressure, preferring spontaneous romance. -
Renee Good’s mother calls for accountability at forum on fatal ICE shootings
Donna Ganger called for “accountability and change” at a Capitol Hill forum Tuesday, Sept. 22, after her daughter Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7. Ganger said she voted for Trump, believing agents would protect citizens. -
Bitcoin climbs past $85,000 as Benjamin Cowen admits his call was wrong
Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen said on Sept. 21 he was wrong to expect Bitcoin’s cycle low still lay ahead after the cryptocurrency rose past $85,000 this week. On Sept. 4, he gave a 65% chance that the low was still to come, with some scenarios pointing as low as $44,000. -
Halliday’s $599 G2 glasses promise AI meeting help without a camera
Halliday’s camera-free G2 smart glasses cost $599 and target meetings with live captions, translation in 45-plus languages and AI summaries. Shipments are expected to begin in September 2026; independent testing has not yet verified their performance. -
Yoel Romero says he doesn’t try to frighten people ahead of Darren Till fight
Yoel Romero says he does not try to frighten people and that beating his opponent is his aim in the ring, despite Darren Till calling him scary. The 49-year-old spoke ahead of their BKFC 94 bare-knuckle fight in Manchester. -
Leashed Golden Retriever Buoy refuses both a walk and going back inside
The clip shows Buoy, a leashed Golden Retriever, sitting on a verandah while his owner calls him for a walk, then tries to bring him back inside. He stays where he is through both attempts, even as she gently tugs the leash, and yawns. -
Louis Navellier expects AI growth to continue despite takeover fears
Investor Louis Navellier says fears that AI could take over the world are exaggerated and expects development to keep moving quickly, citing order backlogs projected through 2032. He highlights Ciena and Coherent as beneficiaries of AI growth.
