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Rose McIver says Sam will be briefly absent early in ‘Ghosts’ season 6
Rose McIver says Sam will be “a little absent” early in ‘Ghosts’ season 6. McIver said she had been preoccupied and would return soon; a photo of her holding a tiny hand appeared to hint at her second child’s birth, which she did not confirm. -
For a third time, Supreme Court blocks Missouri’s GOP-drawn map
The US Supreme Court on Friday for a third time blocked Missouri’s Republican-drawn congressional map for the November 3 midterms, suspending lower-court rulings that had required its use. Absentee voting is already underway in the state. -
Appeals court weighs individual hearings for 137 Venezuelan men deported under Alien Enemies Act
The D.C. Circuit heard arguments over whether 137 Venezuelan men sent to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act can individually contest alleged Tren de Aragua ties. The DOJ says courts lack jurisdiction to order remote hearings; the panel has not ruled. -
Supreme Court suspends order requiring Trump-backed Missouri map for midterms
The Supreme Court on Sept. 25 suspended a lower-court order requiring Missouri to use a Trump-backed Republican congressional map in November, keeping it out of the midterms for now. The court has now sided with opponents three times. -
Stephen A. Smith says LaFleur may not last through Packers’ first half
After Green Bay lost 35-14 at home to Atlanta, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said coach Matt LaFleur may not keep his job through midseason. The defeat left the Packers 1-2; Smith called them “soft” and cited their five-game losing streak to end 2025. -
Former Kennedy Center staff allege roof funding was halted before temporary closure
Former Kennedy Center employees allege director Matt Floca directed officials to cancel funding for planned roof work in April, months before he cited leaks as one reason for last week’s temporary closure of the main building. The center disputes the claim. -
Denver’s sluggish offense revives questions about Sean Payton’s reputation
An SB Nation column asks whether Sean Payton is overrated, citing Denver’s sluggish offense early in 2026 despite spending first- and third-round picks to acquire Jaylen Waddle. The writer argues that the Broncos’ recent success has relied more on their defense than on Payton’s. -
Ruby Rose says ‘Batwoman’ neck injury still shapes her ‘Special Forces’ challenges
On “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test,” Ruby Rose tied her feet-first helicopter drop to a 2019 “Batwoman” stunt injury. She said she had broken her neck twice, had two replacement discs and described the toll as “four years of my life gone.” -
Sources expect Dale Caldwell to resign as New Jersey lieutenant governor Friday
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell is expected to resign Friday, three Democratic sources said, less than a day after Gov. Mikie Sherrill urged him to step down following an investigation that found he sexually harassed women and violated state ethics rules. -
Former Biden White House counsel represents Harvard in DOJ admissions-data fight
At Thursday’s hearing, Harvard opposed the Justice Department’s demand for applicant-level admissions data, saying it is too broad and threatens applicants’ privacy. DOJ says it needs the records to check compliance with the 2023 Supreme Court ruling; the judge has not ruled. -
Louisiana’s Tunica-Biloxi Tribe celebrates 45 years since federal recognition took effect
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana marked 45 years of federal recognition on Sept. 25, the date it took effect in 1981. Enrollment has grown from about 200 members then to roughly 1,700 citizens living across the United States today. -
Venezuela's next vote may be a year or more away amid reforms
Venezuela's next election may be a year or more away, sources and analysts told Reuters, as court and electoral-authority overhauls remain under discussion. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez promised a transition to “full democracy” but gave no timetable for a vote. -
Supreme Court leaves Missouri’s 2022 districts in place for midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked a bid to revive Missouri’s Trump-backed congressional map for November, leaving the 2022 districts in place as absentee voting continues. The court left intact a state ruling that bars the new map unless voters approve it in November. -
Vicor raises Q3 revenue-growth outlook above 20%, citing new royalties
Vicor raised its third-quarter revenue-growth outlook to more than 20% sequentially, from nearly 10%, citing royalties from a new non-exclusive license for its Vertical Power Delivery Technology. Shares rose about 12% in after-hours trading. -
Akamai shares rise after Anthropic's $11.6 billion cloud deal
Akamai shares rose Friday after Anthropic committed to use $11.6 billion of its cloud services over seven years, with a possible $9 billion expansion that would take the deal above $20 billion. Akamai says its infrastructure will support Anthropic's growing CPU workloads. -
Taylor details Liverpool Women’s nine-player fitness picture before Everton derby
Taylor said Liverpool Women’s Khiara Keating and Kirsty Maclean, back in team training, should be available for Sunday’s Everton derby. Mao Itamura, Lucy Parry and Mari Ward are not expected back before the international break; Ceri and Anna will be out longer. -
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.
