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Georgia Tech tests body tissue as a link between wearables and implants
Researchers at Georgia Tech tested SWANS, which sends simple signals through body tissue between wearables and implants. In rats, a paw-motion sensor triggered an implant to stimulate a hind-leg muscle; no human testing has been done. -
White House likens Trump’s “Love Me” ad to earlier government PSAs
The White House called a government-funded Fox News ad featuring President Donald Trump a patriotic public-service announcement, not a campaign ad. Officials compared the “Love Me” spot, which includes policy images, with past healthcare, anti-drug and wartime PSAs. -
McVay sees possible Week 4 return for Puka Nacua, doubtful vs. Broncos
The Rams expect to list Puka Nacua as doubtful for Sunday against Denver after he missed Week 2 with a hip injury. Sean McVay said Nacua could return against Philadelphia in Week 4 if there’s no setback; safety Kamren Kinchens is also doubtful with a hamstring strain. -
Models link Ariel’s fractures to a possible ocean over 170 km deep
Models in a study published in Icarus suggest Uranus’ moon Ariel may have had a subsurface ocean more than 170 kilometers deep. Researchers say tidal forces from a past, more eccentric orbit could explain its giant fractures and ridges. -
Harry Kane is Herbert Hainer’s choice for the Ballon d’Or
Bayern president Herbert Hainer backed Harry Kane for the Ballon d’Or, citing 60 goals across the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and Champions League, domestic titles and a Champions League semifinal. He called Kane the only choice after considering last season. -
Mile High Report projects Broncos to edge Rams 25-19
Mile High Report’s staff predicts Denver will beat the Los Angeles Rams 25-19 in their Week 3 game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High. All seven individual staff picks also favor the Broncos, with scores ranging from 17-13 to 34-17. -
Bears staffers see a run-first approach as key against Eagles
Before Monday night’s game against Philadelphia, SB Nation staffers say Chicago should lean on the run to support a likely third-string quarterback, with Case Keenum a possibility, avoid turnovers and contain the Eagles’ rushing attack and Hurts. -
Three 2027 targets set official visits for Arizona’s Red-Blue Showcase
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd and his staff expect three of their top 2027 targets—Adan Diggs, Darius Wabbington and Kamsi Awaka—to take official visits during this weekend’s Red-Blue Showcase, one of the program’s biggest annual recruiting weekends. -
Saints seek 2-1 record against unbeaten Raiders at home
The Saints host the undefeated Raiders in a Week 3 home opener, aiming to move to 2-1 after beating Baltimore. NFL passing leader Tyler Shough is set to face Las Vegas' young secondary, while New Orleans' offensive line must protect him from pass rusher Maxx Crosby. -
Fossils in Kentucky and Alabama yield two ancient shark species
A team of paleontologists identified two new shark species from fossils found in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave and northern Alabama in May 2025. The Carboniferous predators lived more than 325 million years ago and are estimated to have reached 3–3.6 meters. -
EU directive tightens evidence rules for fashion brands’ green claims
The EU’s new consumer-protection directive takes effect Sunday, restricting vague “eco-friendly” and “sustainable” claims, offset-based climate claims and self-certified sustainability logos. Brands must substantiate specific environmental claims with evidence. -
Pope Leo XIV to visit Pequeño Cottolengo amid halted government deliveries
Pope Leo XIV will visit Pequeño Cottolengo in Claypole on Nov. 9. Government deliveries of medicines, diapers, dressings and food stopped in November 2025, leaving the home reliant on its own funds and donations. It serves about 400 people with disabilities. -
Four resale sites get Consumer Reports’ lowest rating for baby-gear screening
Consumer Reports found banned or restricted baby gear on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Mercari and Craigslist, rating all four lowest for preventing unsafe or prohibited listings. Fifty of Facebook Marketplace’s first 65 listings reviewed were infant in-bed sleepers. -
Detective says authorities believe Tasia Fortune was killed elsewhere before staged hanging
Jarques Ratliff and Earnest Lloyd Jr. were arrested on murder charges. A detective testified Friday that authorities believe Tasia Fortune was killed elsewhere over missing illegal narcotics before a staged hanging; they believe she died two to three days before discovery. -
Three taken into custody after Idaho chase; police recover reported stolen firearm
Jordan Kinsey, Yoli Zepeda and Alyjah Malacara were taken into custody after Kinsey fled police in a car stolen in a Boise carjacking; officers recovered a firearm reported stolen in Ada County. Kinsey faces felony and misdemeanor charges; his passengers face misdemeanors. -
Pyotr Kochetkov signs a two-year, $7.9 million deal with Carolina
The Carolina Hurricanes signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a two-year contract worth $7.9 million, the club reported. He is set to receive $2.4 million plus a $1.5 million signing bonus in 2027-28, followed by $3 million and a $1 million bonus in 2028-29. -
Palo Alto reports about 2,500 platformizations as NGS ARR rises 63%
Palo Alto Networks ended fiscal Q4 with about 2,500 platformizations, including a record 220 net additions. Next-Generation Security ARR rose 63% to $9.1 billion, with acquisitions boosting growth; the company says it is on track for over 4,000 platformizations. -
Nvidia develops quantum tools but leaves processor-making to others
Nvidia says it is not developing its own quantum processor, but offers NVQLink to connect quantum computers with GPU networks and CUDA-Q, an adaptation of its CUDA software. The Motley Fool pitches the stock as an AI play with quantum upside if the technology proves viable. -
Kamilia Chadli faces assault charge over alleged Seattle forehead bite
Kamilia Chadli, 36, is charged with second-degree assault after police said she made racist and homophobic remarks before biting Diana Gonzalez's forehead in Seattle on Sept. 18. Police say Gonzalez has permanent injuries and needs surgery; Chadli is held on $150,000 bail. -
Police say car went around lowered gates before fatal Alabama Amtrak crash
James Cobb, 41, and fiancée Suzanne Wages, 44, were killed when an Amtrak train struck their car in Theodore, Alabama, around 10:45 a.m. Thursday. Police said the car went around lowered crossing gates; both occupants were ejected. -
Idaho mother says nitrous oxide misuse temporarily paralyzed her son
An Idaho mother says her son became temporarily paralyzed after inhaling nitrous oxide to get high; after rehabilitation, he can now move with a walker. He first reported numbness in his hands and feet in early August, and she is sharing his experience as a warning.
