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Maxhosa Africa stages South Africa’s first full runway show at Paris Fashion Week
Maxhosa Africa became the first South African brand to stage a full runway show on Paris Fashion Week’s official calendar, unveiling a pan-African collection Monday. Creative director Laduma Ngxokolo said he wanted to showcase South Africa’s diversity and business successes. -
Louisiana-Pacific expands siding capacity as OSB sales slide
Louisiana-Pacific is expanding SmartSide siding capacity as OSB demand weakens: Q2 OSB revenue fell 20% year over year, while total Siding revenue declined 4%. Management expects Siding volume and revenue to return to year-over-year growth in Q3. -
Weekly Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $2.39 billion, highest since October 2025
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $2.39 billion in the week ended Sept. 25, their largest weekly inflow since Oct. 10, 2025, when they drew $2.71 billion. Bitcoin nevertheless ended the week near $84,000, well below its October 2025 record above $126,000. -
Andrew Bailey to leave FBI deputy post and return to family in Missouri
FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey announced Monday that he is stepping down to return to his family in Missouri. He praised Director Kash Patel in his statement, while several US media outlets reported the two had a strained relationship. -
Ryze Adventure Park shuts after four seasons; co-founder hopes for a buyer
Missouri’s Ryze Adventure Park will not open in 2026 amid rising costs and weather-related attendance losses. Co-founder Greg Hoffman says it needed 20% revenue growth but instead lost about 40%; he hopes a buyer can revive it before it is dismantled. -
Stearns admits Mets roster missteps after second straight playoff miss
David Stearns said Mets roster decisions left the 2026 team short on flexibility, making in-season adjustments difficult when players underperformed. New York missed the playoffs for a second straight year and finished last in the NL East. -
Blue Cross Blue Shield report links hospital AI coding to nearly $1B in added spending over two years
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association says hospitals’ AI coding was the biggest factor in nearly $1 billion in added spending for its insurers over two years, costs it says feed into higher premiums; its analysis found no evidence patients received more care. -
After Nadiya Santiago’s suicide, mother says she learned of months of bullying
Nadiya Santiago, 11, died by suicide the day after accidentally posting a TikTok dance video, her mother says. After her death, her mother says she learned classmates had bullied her for months; a school district investigation is ongoing. -
Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson embraced onstage; ‘Off Campus’ stars reunited at VMAs
Taylor Swift received the VMAs’ inaugural Artist Director Award and unveiled the “Patient Zero” video, with Dakota Johnson presenting the trophy. “Off Campus” stars Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli reunited amid rumors about their friendship. -
PokéBeach reports Pokémon cards returning to U.S. McDonald’s Happy Meals Nov. 5
PokéBeach reports Pokémon cards will return to U.S. McDonald’s Happy Meals from Nov. 5 to Dec. 9 for the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Each meal is said to include a four-card pack—three normal cards and one holographic—with 15 cards available overall. -
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to overturn blocks on trans inmate care ban
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to reverse orders blocking its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender federal inmates, arguing it is needed for prison security. The case involves three inmates whose prescribed hormone treatments were suspended. -
Baranowski and Drzewiecki earn Big Ten honors after Gophers beat Washington
After Minnesota's 27-24 road win over Washington, linebacker Maverick Baranowski was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, while kicker Luke Drzewiecki earned the conference's special teams award. Drzewiecki's career-long 51-yard field goal proved decisive. -
Terence Crawford at 39: retired, but not ruling out a return
Terence Crawford turned 39 on Monday, a year after retiring, and says he cannot rule out a return: “Never can say never.” He remains retired, though recent exchanges with active fighters and a post about going to the gym have fueled comeback speculation. -
Eagles rookie Makai Lemon could get more targets against Bears
The 2-0 Eagles face the Bears Monday night with Hollywood Brown and Dallas Goedert out, potentially opening more targets for rookie Makai Lemon. Lemon has made one catch, for a first down, and the preview sees this as a chance for his first major NFL game. -
Amazon monetizes AI through AWS as Alibaba builds its own AI stack
Amazon's AWS revenue grew 37% year over year to $42.2 billion in Q2; the company says its AI business topped a $25 billion annual run rate. Alibaba's AI cloud grew 45% year over year to about $7.1 billion in the June quarter, while net income fell 75%. -
Survey: 54% of companies have reduced or plan to reduce compensation to fund AI in 2026
Resume Builder surveyed 866 US business leaders: 54% said their companies have cut or plan to cut employee compensation for AI spending in 2026, while 71% said they will give performance-based raises. The article offers five ways to seek a raise. -
Teresa Giudice asks for privacy for Milania after loss of two best friends
Teresa Giudice asked for privacy for daughter Milania, saying Milania had suffered “significant psychological trauma” after losing two best friends. Her statement followed a Tampa airport incident last week that required police assistance. -
Polls show strong youth interest ahead of 2026 midterms, but turnout remains uncertain
Polls suggest young voters may turn out in unusually high numbers in the 2026 midterms: over 95% of 18- to 29-year-olds in an Emerson poll said they were excited to vote, and 56% in a Tufts survey said they were extremely likely. Turnout is not assured. -
How Sylvester Stallone's five children took different paths
Sylvester Stallone has two sons, Sage and Seargeoh, with first wife Sasha Czack, and three daughters—Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet—with Jennifer Flavin. Sage pursued acting and filmmaking before his 2012 death; his daughters have worked in entertainment. -
‘Tulsa King’ season 4 trailer previews new threats for Dwight
Paramount+ has released a trailer for “Tulsa King” season 4, which premieres Friday, October 16. Sylvester Stallone returns as Dwight Manfredi, whose stated goal is to legitimize his empire and protect his crew amid corrupt politicians and dangerous new enemies.
