News archive — Page 302
-
Windows malware has up to four AI models vote on its next actions
Cisco Talos documented CLOSEDQUORUM, a Windows implant that polls up to four AI models to select actions targeting credentials, browser passwords and crypto wallets without ongoing human tasking. The creator is unknown; no victims or active campaign have been confirmed. -
Police say scammer posing as Steelers' Eli Heidenreich took about $1,000 from two women
Pennsylvania State Police say a person posing as Steelers running back Eli Heidenreich defrauded two women from Avella of about $1,000 through multiple financial transactions in July. The women are 20 and 50; police said they had no suspects and asked for tips. -
Harry Kane says Ballon d’Or win is a goal and names contenders
In a Telegraph interview, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said winning the Ballon d’Or is a goal and called it the biggest individual award. He named Mbappé, Dembélé, Yamal, Rodri and Michael Olise as contenders; the 2026 prize is due on October 26. -
Commanders rank third in no-gain runs, but still allow passing explosives
Through two weeks, Washington's defense has stuffed 29% of runs for no gain, third-best in the NFL, but still allows explosive passes and has forced no turnovers under coordinator Daronte Jones. The film review cites coverage breakdowns against Dallas. -
Ted Danson comedy A Man on the Inside will finish with season 3
Netflix’s A Man on the Inside will conclude with its third season, now filming in San Francisco. Ted Danson returns as Charles alongside Mary Elizabeth Ellis and other regulars; the final season adds eight guest stars, including Nick Offerman and Bernadette Peters. -
Cowboys' pass-heavy Week 2 win earns Schottenheimer an A for play-calling
Dallas beat Washington in Week 2 by leaning on Dak Prescott's passing: he threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns, with only five incompletions. Brian Schottenheimer's offense had 31 pass attempts against 18 runs; CeeDee Lamb caught eight passes for 153 yards. -
McCarthy says Metcalf's 67-yard start is no cause for concern
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday he is not worried about DK Metcalf's slow start: the receiver has eight catches for 67 yards and no touchdowns through two games, including four catches for 27 yards in Pittsburgh's 20-3 loss to New England. -
BlackRock says AI commerce could boost demand for digital assets
BlackRock says AI agents could boost demand for digital assets because they need machine-ready payment systems. Meta and PayPal announced users will be able to shop through Muse across PayPal’s worldwide merchant network, but didn’t say checkout would use PYUSD. -
Kelce says Chiefs' early wins stem from stronger unity and chemistry
Travis Kelce says stronger unity and chemistry have helped the Kansas City Chiefs open the season with wins over Denver and Indianapolis. He also praised Patrick Mahomes, back after a torn ACL, for getting the ball out on time and helping the offensive line. -
Kate Middleton laughs off near-fall after gown train is stepped on at premiere
Kate Middleton laughed after Claire Tavernier accidentally stepped on the train of her gown, briefly throwing her off balance at the London premiere of Tom Cruise’s “Digger” on Sept. 22. She regained her footing and continued inside. -
Zoox halts Atlanta test-car operations amid possible gas exposure reports
Zoox has stopped operating its Atlanta test vehicles after workers reported symptoms and unusual odors in the cars in August; the gases involved remain unclear. OSHA opened an inquiry after a worker complaint and has since closed it. Zoox's all-electric robotaxis are unaffected. -
Filing says Kohberger’s former lawyers raised comprehension concerns before guilty plea
A filing says Bryan Kohberger’s former lawyers raised concerns about his ability to understand the proceedings and make rational decisions five weeks before his guilty plea to four murders. His lawyer cites the concerns in seeking Judge Steven Hippler’s removal from the case. -
LA and Orange County gas averages top $6.24 after 36-day rise
Los Angeles County’s regular-gas average reached $6.258 a gallon Wednesday, its highest since October 2023, while Orange County hit $6.246, its highest since September 2023. Both prices have risen for 36 straight days, gaining 61.6 cents in LA and 67.1 cents in Orange County. -
Jim Paulsen's new gauge points to tight US conditions and weaker growth
Economist Jim Paulsen says his new US financial-conditions gauge is in its most contractionary quartile, a level that preceded every major US recession since 1970 in his analysis. He expects weaker growth and rising recession fears, but says a recession is not his base case. -
Four price rises in four years push Disney+ Premium to $21.49 a month
Disney+ raised its U.S. Premium ad-free price from $18.99 to $21.49 a month on Sept. 23, a $2.50 increase (about 13%) and its fourth hike in four years. New subscribers pay immediately; existing monthly customers face the higher rate on their next billing cycle. -
Philadelphia activist Hannah Gann admits fabricating claims of Black, Palestinian heritage
Philadelphia teacher and activist Hannah Gann said she had lied for years about her background, admitting she is a white Jewish woman with no Palestinian or Tunisian heritage. Two activist groups said she acknowledged the deception after they questioned her for an hour. -
T-Mobile Charges $5 a Month for iPhone Handoff; AT&T Has No Date
As of Sept. 23, AT&T had set no launch date or price for Apple’s iPhone Handoff, which lets one number work on two iPhones. T-Mobile offers it in the US for $5 a month; AT&T says it sees potential but remains focused on existing eSIM options. -
Tottenham Women’s League Cup match against West Ham streams on SpursPLAY
Tottenham Hotspur Women host West Ham at Brisbane Road in the FA Women’s League Cup group stage on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET (7 p.m. BST); the match is not televised and is available to stream on SpursPLAY. -
Schrager says he and Bill Simmons talk regularly, denies podcast ban
Peter Schrager denied being barred from The Bill Simmons Podcast, saying he and Simmons talk regularly. On Jimmy Traina’s podcast, Schrager said he is limiting media appearances to focus on his ESPN show, “Big Day with Peter Schrager,” and does not want his comments aggregated. -
Gabrielle Henry sues Miss Universe over 2025 fall, alleging unsafe stage
Former Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry sued the Miss Universe Organization and two companies in Delaware on Sept. 21, alleging unsafe stage conditions contributed to her November 2025 fall in Thailand and brain injuries. Her claims remain unproven. -
Vesting taxes explain eBay CFO Peggy Alford's 2,716-share disposal
eBay CFO Peggy Alford disposed of 2,716 shares on Sept. 15 in an automatic transaction to cover taxes tied to restricted-stock-unit vesting, according to a Form 4 filing. The shares were valued at about $293,000; she held 26,188 shares directly afterward. -
Keene cancels varsity season and skips 2027 with only 15 healthy players
Keene High School canceled the rest of its varsity football season and will skip 2027, citing only 15 players healthy enough to play. Its coach says the team will try to play the remaining games as an independent program outside the UIL. -
S&P 500 history pairs roughly 10% annual returns with steep declines
Since its 1957 launch, the S&P 500 has returned roughly 10% annually. Its average largest intra-year correction since 1980 was about 14%, while bear markets have come about every six years with average losses of 33%. Past performance does not predict future returns. -
London Fashion Week’s Spring 2027 edition saw buyer attendance climb 19%
London Fashion Week’s Spring 2027 program ran Sept. 17–21, with 47 catwalk shows. Buyer attendance rose 19% year over year, including a 41% increase in international buyers; highlights included Lulu Guinness and McQueen’s return and Marks & Spencer’s first LFW show. -
Coen says Jaguars will look to give Travis Hunter more offense
Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Jacksonville will look at giving Travis Hunter more offensive snaps this week after the team scored 13 points in its Week 2 loss to Denver. Hunter played six offensive snaps Sunday and has one catch for eight yards this season. -
Drake’s OVO and WildBrain set Sept. 25 launch for Degrassi apparel line
Drake’s OVO and WildBrain will release a Degrassi-inspired clothing line Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of Degrassi: The Next Generation’s 25th anniversary in October. The Toronto-rooted collection draws on the fictional school’s blue-and-gold athletic program. -
Howard and Rappleyea questionable, Riker probable for Wisconsin opener
Penn State has three offensive starters with injury concerns ahead of its Big Ten opener against Wisconsin: receiver Koby Howard and tight end Andrew Rappleyea are questionable after being hurt against Buffalo, while center Brock Riker is listed as probable. -
Costco expands Uber Eats delivery to nearly 600 locations
Costco and Uber expanded their Uber Eats partnership to nearly 600 Costco locations in 47 states, up from 17 states. TheStreet's analysis says app-based delivery could reduce warehouse visits and impulse purchases, potentially hurting sales; it reports no such decline.
