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New Miami bodycam shows Taser pointed at Paige Bueckers during arrest
Newly released Miami bodycam footage shows an officer aiming a Taser at Paige Bueckers as she held teammate Arike Ogunbowale during Ogunbowale’s March 5 arrest. Ogunbowale was accused of punching a nightclub security worker; the misdemeanor charge was dismissed in May. -
Atlanta activates Robert Suarez after absence dating to June
The Atlanta Braves activated reliever Robert Suarez on Wednesday after forearm tightness put him on the injured list in June. He was expected to pitch that day, with the team aiming to use him in appearances this week to prepare for the playoffs, less than a week away. -
Virginia turns to Chance Mallory as its starting point guard in 2026-27
After helping Virginia post a 30-win season as a freshman reserve, Chance Mallory is set to become the Cavaliers’ starting point guard in 2026-27. He averaged 9.3 points, 3.4 assists and a team-high 1.6 steals in 24.1 minutes per game. -
Canopy Growth seeks approval for another reverse stock split
Canopy Growth is seeking shareholder approval for another reverse stock split, with a vote set for Sept. 25, as its shares trade below $1 and the company looks to retain access to capital markets. It carried out its previous reverse split in December 2023. -
Bessent says Trump-Xi summit may weigh China truce extension, broader deal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is open to extending its China trade truce, which expires November 10, or exploring a larger deal suggested by China. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to discuss the options at their Thursday summit. -
Discord starts global age assurance using account signals, not routine ID checks
Discord began a global age-assurance rollout Sept. 23, 2026, using behavioral signals to classify accounts as adult, teen or unconfirmed. Discord says over 90% of accounts won't be asked to confirm age; teen accounts face access limits. -
Cameron Brink brings a brown-and-gray look to Sparks game-day arrival
Cameron Brink arrived with the Los Angeles Sparks in a fitted brown top, gray tailored shorts, sneakers and a brown handbag before Tuesday’s game in Las Vegas, though the team listed her as unavailable; Los Angeles lost to the Aces 89-79. -
Epstein’s estate executors reportedly face a Manhattan federal probe
Jeffrey Epstein’s executors Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn reportedly face a federal probe in Manhattan, but its focus is unclear. Prosecutors are reviewing potential witnesses’ emails and financial records and interviewing them, The Wall Street Journal reports. -
Five defendants face felony cases in Wisconsin jury-duty scam probe
Virginia C. Rios was arrested Sept. 16; warrants name Derrick M. Posey, Kimberly R. Jones, Katrinia Y. Wyche and Allissa N. Walls. All five face felony cases over an alleged jury-duty scam. Delafield police report at least 315 potential victims and estimate losses near $500,000. -
Lukashenko says Belarus's potash is contracted, complicating Trump's proposed U.S. deal
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says the country's potash is already contracted, complicating Donald Trump's proposed U.S. purchase. Experts say restricted routes and shipping costs could undermine claims that Belarusian supply would be cheaper than Canada's. -
The Laughing Cow launches a cheese-pack mystery with a serious-faced mascot
The Laughing Cow has put its normally smiling mascot in a serious pose with the message “We need to talk” on select Creamy Original cheese-wedge packs for a new campaign. The company says the change is temporary and the mystery will start to unfold in coming days. -
FBI probes apparent jobs-site breach after ShinyHunters data claim
The FBI is investigating unauthorized activity on FBIjobs.gov after ShinyHunters claimed it accessed sensitive data on nearly all agents and job applicants. The claim has not been verified, and the careers site was offline Wednesday morning. -
Executives reportedly wonder if Cardinals could trade Marvin Harrison Jr.
Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has one catch for 33 yards through two games and was targeted once in Week 2 against Seattle. ESPN's Dan Graziano reports some executives wonder whether Arizona could trade him before the season's deadline. -
Yemen’s government seeks UN backing as forces claim gains against Houthis
Yemen’s Saudi-backed forces say they seized Mount Qarafan and Mount Zalat in Taiz and thwarted a Houthi infiltration attempt at Kahboub, near Bab al-Mandab. At the UN, officials seek support for their anti-Houthi push; fighting has displaced about 132,000 people, the IOM says. -
Republican candidates urge swift end to Iran war as Trump leaves escalation open
Mike Rogers, Ashley Hinson, John James, Tom Tiffany and Jon Husted—Republicans in competitive races—have called for the Iran war to end quickly; several cited high energy prices. Trump has defended his strategy and left open further escalation. -
Ohio Senate rivals trade attacks over Wexner donations and Epstein files
Epstein’s files are a campaign issue in Ohio’s Senate race: Democrat Sherrod Brown attacks Republican Sen. Jon Husted over roughly $116,000 in donations from Les Wexner, Epstein’s former financial adviser; Husted’s ads cite Brown’s donations from people named in the files. -
Orange Order says it is ready to engage ahead of Drumcree parade ruling
Portadown District Master Nigel Dawson says the Order is ready for mediation over Drumcree, after residents sought an international mediator. The Parades Commission must decide whether to allow Sunday's march on Garvaghy Road; a decision may not come until Friday. -
‘The Invite’ sets Oct. 23 HBO Max debut after summer theatrical release
A24’s The Invite, directed by and starring Olivia Wilde, will stream exclusively on HBO Max from Friday, Oct. 23. The film was still in theaters at publication, after opening in limited release June 26 and expanding nationwide July 10. -
Andrea Miotti urges governments to ban superintelligent AI
Andrea Miotti argues governments should ban superintelligent AI, warning it could evade human control. He points to a UK bill introduced Sept. 8 that would prohibit its development domestically and require the government to pursue an international agreement against it. -
McDonald’s outlines chicken and AI upgrades to win back diners
McDonald’s outlined a plan to win back diners with hand-breaded chicken, AI-driven kitchens and drive-throughs, and smaller PlayPlaces. It expects to expand its US chicken pilot in early 2027 and invest $8.5 billion through 2036 for restaurant tech, rent relief and capital. -
Washington invites Putin to December’s Miami G20, hopes he accepts
The US invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday, adding that Washington hopes he accepts. Putin last attended a G20 summit in person in 2019, before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. -
A ‘Kick Rocks’ sweatshirt led Sophie Cunningham’s look at Fever’s home finale
Sophie Cunningham wore a sweatshirt reading “Kick Rocks” before Indiana’s final regular-season home game against Minnesota on Tuesday; she did not say who, if anyone, the message addressed. The Fever won 96-77, keeping alive their hopes of hosting a first-round playoff game. -
Report: Tom Cruise may help Travis Kelce land ‘Days of Thunder 2’ role
An unnamed source told the Daily Mail that Tom Cruise may help Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce get into Hollywood and could offer him a role in “Days of Thunder 2,” scheduled for 2028; no official cast update has confirmed his involvement. -
Police identify mother of five found dead in Brooklyn trash can
Tanaya Campbell Ortiz, 38, a mother of five, was found dead inside a trash can near Plumb Beach in Brooklyn on Sept. 16, police said. Her cause of death has not been determined; police said no arrests have been made as the investigation continues. -
Oldsmar Village Inn franchisee files for Chapter 11 amid 2024 hurricane losses
Village Inn Oldsmar LLC filed for Chapter 11 Sept. 18, listing about $50,000–$100,000 in assets and $500,000–$1 million in liabilities. An employee said the restaurant remains open; local reporting cites 2024 hurricane losses, weaker sales and higher costs. -
Central Appalachian black lung rate reaches a high unseen since 1978 as Virginia miner's appeal drags on
Josh Armes, 74, a former Virginia miner, has been in appeals limbo since a coal operator challenged his federal black-lung payments in 2014. August research found black lung in 32.5% of veteran Central Appalachian underground miners, the highest rate since 1978. -
Police arrest Shamika Brown over alleged false-SSN use for 16 casino jackpots
Shamika Brown, 43, was arrested Sept. 21, 2026, and booked on 18 counts involving bank fraud and identity theft. State police allege she used false Social Security numbers to collect 16 jackpots totaling more than $41,000 in 2020 to avoid overdue child-support intercepts. -
Saints welcome 2-0 Raiders for New Orleans’ 2026 home opener
New Orleans hosts Las Vegas at Caesars Superdome on Sunday for its first home game of 2026. The Raiders are 2-0, while the Saints enter after their first win, 24-17 over Baltimore; Las Vegas holds an 8-7-1 edge in the teams’ 16 regular-season meetings.
