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Brandin Cooks says 49ers practice-squad move was “kind of a no-brainer”
San Francisco signed receiver Brandin Cooks to its practice squad as it seeks help for a receiving corps hit by Mike Evans’ hip injury; Evans is day-to-day. The 49ers hope Cooks can help Brock Purdy, but his activation for Sunday’s game against Arizona is uncertain. -
Trump ad marked “Paid for by U.S. government” draws criticism
A Trump-focused ad aired during Fox News’ Jesse Watters show with the disclosure “Paid for by the U.S. government,” drawing criticism from people who called it propaganda. The clip shows Trump speaking against communism as “Love Me” plays over his images. -
US reportedly ties al-Burhan’s UN visa to accepting a 90-day truce
Reuters and AFP reported that the US tied Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s visa for Thursday’s UN address to his acceptance of a proposed 90-day truce in Sudan’s war. A UN spokesman said Guterres was deeply concerned the visa had reportedly not been issued. -
After stopping Moses Itauma, Filip Hrgovic says he feels his late father's presence
A month after stopping Moses Itauma in round nine, Filip Hrgovic says he feels his late father’s presence. The win made him Croatia’s first world heavyweight champion; Hrgovic says Itauma could be hard to beat if he recovers mentally. -
Motley Fool says $1,000 in SpaceX could top $2,000 in five years
A Motley Fool estimate says a $1,000 SpaceX investment could exceed $2,000 in five years, based on a 2031 revenue consensus of nearly $852 billion. That figure comes from four analyst forecasts, which range from $493 billion to slightly over $1 trillion. -
Mets writer lists Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers as a possible free-agent fit
Tyler Antonelle of New York Mets on SI listed Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers as a possible Mets free-agent option. In 2026, Bauers has 26 homers, 83 RBIs and an on-base percentage near .400, the NL’s best, but his eight first-base errors lead the league, Antonelle says. -
US bond sell-off tracks crude swings, economist says
TS Lombard economist Steven Blitz says oil has become a key driver of US Treasury yields. His analysis found that each $1 move in West Texas Intermediate since 2012 was associated with a nearly 2-basis-point move in the 10-year yield, which topped 5.1% Thursday. -
Sofia Coppola says new-film nerves signal she’s invested in the work
Sofia Coppola said starting a new film still scares her, and she sees that unease as a sign the project is worth pursuing. On the “Happy Hour with Ina Garten” podcast, she said she has “no idea” how a movie will come together when she begins. -
Seven seats remain vacant as Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes for president
Lawmakers in Pakistan-administered Kashmir are voting Thursday to elect a president, with ruling PML-N candidate Najeeb Naqi Khan expected to win. Seven assembly seats remain vacant after polls in parts of Poonch division were postponed amid unrest. -
Greg Bedard criticizes Patriots over Mack Hollins’ revised bonus terms
Patriots receiver Mack Hollins agreed before the 2026 season to raise his bonus thresholds from 30, 40 and 50 catches to 47, 50 and 55, freeing $600,000 in cap space. Analyst Greg Bedard said the team “should be embarrassed” by its handling of him. -
Five Americans describe how grocery bills are changing their diets
Five Americans told The Guardian they’re buying less beef and fewer snacks, using more leftovers and frozen produce, and eating out less as grocery costs rise. Erin Hutchins said losing $200 a month in SNAP benefits left her limiting food. -
Fuel costs emerge as a flashpoint in France’s presidential race
Fuel prices are a campaign flashpoint seven months before France’s presidential election. Diesel hit a record €2.41 a litre and SP95-E10 petrol topped €2.17 a litre; farmers demonstrated and fishermen blocked oil depots. The government expanded targeted aid. -
Wirtz rested as Klopp begins Germany tenure against Netherlands
Jürgen Klopp makes his debut as Germany manager against the Netherlands in Thursday’s Nations League opener in Amsterdam. Florian Wirtz is rested; Brajan Gruda withdrew with an abdominal issue, while Leon Goretzka and Angelo Stiller are unavailable. -
Injuries shape Wales’ projected XI for Portugal Nations League opener
Wales are expected to start their Nations League opener against Portugal with Danny Ward in goal and Brennan Johnson up front despite a lengthy injury list. Kick-off is 7:45 p.m. BST Thursday; UK viewers can watch on BBC Two or BBC One Wales. -
Eala’s federation says she’ll play Asian Games regardless of WTA’s China Open ruling
Eala’s federation says she will play the Asian Games regardless of the WTA’s decision on her camp’s request to skip the China Open. Steve Johnson opposed a fine; John Isner urged the WTA to waive the fine and zero-point penalty for missing it without a medical reason. -
China's purge of two commanders may dent readiness and strengthen Xi, analysts say
China's Politburo expelled senior commanders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and the military, and analysts say the purge may weaken readiness for operations such as a Taiwan contingency while strengthening Xi Jinping's control. -
Indonesia appeal court cuts Nadiem Makarim’s prison term to nine years
An Indonesian appeals court cut former education minister and Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim’s prison term from 10 to 9 years over a graft conviction tied to school Chromebook procurement, but rejected his bid to have the charges dismissed. -
Jersey releases list of 111 fields treated with biosolids in 2024 and 2025
Jersey has published the 111 fields where biosolids fertiliser was spread in 2024 and 2025. Infrastructure Minister Jonathan Renouf said scientific tests found no PFAS contamination in them; the list was released in line with an information commissioner's decision. -
São Tomé election puts youth jobs and emigration at center of debate
Voters in São Tomé and Príncipe say jobs and opportunities are needed to stem youth emigration, the main issue ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election. A 2025 World Bank report estimated nearly 40,000 people—at least 18% of the population—lived abroad. -
ARKX led JETS on four-year returns, but its fee is higher
The Motley Fool compared space-and-defense ETF ARKX with airline-focused JETS: as of Sept. 18, 2026, their one-year returns were 17.4% and 9.8%, respectively; over four years, $1,000 grew to $2,364 in ARKX and $1,635 in JETS, whose fee is lower. -
Mel the Golden Retriever leaps away after a crab raises its claws
A video shared by @melfalcai shows Golden Retriever Mel sniffing a crab on wet sand; when it raises its claws and moves toward her face, she jumps into the air and scrambles away. The clip has drawn more than 12.7 million views and over 1.9 million likes. -
EU defence chief Kubilius joins Euronews as Trump urges ICC member countries to quit
Euronews’ Europe Today interviews EU defence chief Andrius Kubilius as it covers Trump’s call for every International Criminal Court member country to quit and Washington’s preparations for sweeping sanctions aimed at crippling the court and its judges. -
Minnesota hosts Indiana Thursday in final regular-season meeting
Minnesota hosts Indiana at Target Center in Minneapolis on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. ET for their final regular-season meeting before the playoffs begin Sunday. The game airs nationally on USA Network and streams on DIRECTV; the Lynx have already clinched the No. 1 seed. -
Retailers warn a warehouse tax could push up shop prices
Retailers warn a possible warehouse tax could raise shop prices, as chains may pass the cost to customers. Labour has signalled an “Amazon tax” to help fund tax cuts for high-street businesses; retailers fear the Chancellor may target warehouses in his Budget. -
Xi steps up global diplomacy as Trump’s US alliances come under strain
Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a state visit after a two-week diplomatic tour, as Trump’s estrangement from US allies opens opportunities for Beijing, the analysis argues. A temporary trade-truce extension seems likely, but few expect major agreements. -
Telegraph opinion piece calls for a lower UK personal allowance
A Telegraph opinion writer opposes the Liberal Democrats’ plan to lift the UK personal allowance to £15,000, arguing it should instead be cut so more people pay income tax. The piece says over 20 million adults currently pay none and warns the rise could exempt a further 2.5m. -
MoJ launches £4m drive to recruit nearly 6,000 magistrates
A new national TV and social-media campaign is asking people including taxi drivers and hairdressers to become magistrates, as the Ministry of Justice seeks nearly 6,000 recruits over two years to reach 21,000 by 2028-29 and ease court backlogs. -
Jeffrey Cole urges leaders to watch for disruption even in boom times
Jeffrey I. Cole says leaders should prepare for disruption even when business is booming, auditing weaknesses rather than tracking rivals. He distinguishes innovation, which improves existing products, from disruption, which transforms a marketplace.
