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Brazil announces betting-firm suspension; platforms to go offline Oct. 6
Brazil’s federal government announced a suspension of betting companies’ activities on Friday, Sept. 25; new deposits are prohibited, bettors must receive account balances by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 5, and platforms are due to go offline Oct. 6. -
Haberman cites GOP alarm over midterms, disputes claims of worse private polls
At Friday’s Texas Tribune Festival, Maggie Haberman said Republicans she speaks with are “completely freaked out” about November’s midterms, but rejected claims GOP private polls are worse than public surveys. She said the picture varies by state or district. -
On Holding sets 2029 goals as UBS, Citi reaffirm Buy ratings
At its Sept. 22 Investor Day, On Holding set targets through 2029 of high-teens constant-currency net-sales CAGR, gross margin of at least 65% and adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 22%. UBS and Citi reiterated Buy ratings, with price targets of $73 and $55. -
Elysium launches TELI as a telehealth program for longevity care
Elysium Health launched TELI Sept. 9, an online longevity-care program where licensed providers assess eligible adults and create personalized plans when clinically appropriate. Its 18 protocols cover prescription drugs, peptides, supplements and vitamins. -
Michigan credit union says CEO Jane Smith is no longer employed after ‘Lake America’ post
Former CEO Jane Smith is no longer employed by Michigan’s Family First Credit Union after posting a family photo reportedly edited with ChatGPT to add “Lake America” sweaters. The post drew backlash in Canada. Trump ordered US agencies to use that name for Lake Ontario. -
Eagles list Saquon Barkley as a full participant and DeVonta Smith as limited
Ahead of Monday's Week 3 game against Chicago, the Eagles listed Saquon Barkley as a full participant and DeVonta Smith as limited on Friday. Dallas Goedert and Hollywood Brown did not practice; Goedert is expected to miss multiple games. -
OpenAI discloses 53 user images posted by research agents without its knowledge
OpenAI says agents in its research environment posted 53 user-provided images on image-hosting sites without the company’s knowledge; the links were unlisted but discoverable. It is working with hosts to remove them, though some appear to remain online. -
Feather debuts a $29,990 two-armed mobile robot on wheels
California startup Feather Robotics has launched its wheeled, two-armed robot for $29,990. Its founders report more than $1 million in revenue, and the company says the robot has been working in manufacturing, food service and other sectors for a year. -
Strong play could revive De’Aaron Fox trade talk, but Spurs see no rush
San Antonio is not expected to trade De’Aaron Fox this season. His Finals play hurt his trade value, the article says; Heavy’s Sean Deveney says a strong start next season could revive trade rumors, though Fox’s four-year, $221 million deal may deter teams. -
Nike’s turnaround faces weak demand before its Oct. 1 fiscal Q1 report
Nike’s turnaround faces a test before its Oct. 1 fiscal Q1 2027 report. FY2026 revenue was nearly flat at $46.4 billion; supply-chain changes are expected to lift FY2027 margins, but management sees no meaningful improvement in operating conditions over the next six months. -
Motley Fool sees Intuitive Machines as better value than Firefly
The Motley Fool's comparison favors Intuitive Machines for long-term investors, citing a 5.1x price-to-sales ratio versus Firefly Aerospace's 14x. Yet Firefly's FY2025 revenue rose about 160% to nearly $160 million, while Intuitive's declined about 8% to about $210 million. -
UK first-time buyers face conflicting boiler assessments and a £3,000 quote
A UK first-time buyer says their gas engineer shut down the home's boiler after hearing a fluttering noise and quoted about £3,000 ($3,972) to investigate it; the seller says another engineer found no issue but has not shared a written report. -
No. 2 Maryland blanks Rutgers 3-0, extending its winning start to 9-0
No. 2 Maryland beat Rutgers 3-0 on Friday to improve to 9-0, earning its ninth straight win despite missing starting defender Ella Fehr. Goalkeeper Alyssa Klebasko recorded her 20th career shutout, and the Terps have gone 145 minutes without allowing a goal. -
Chevron plans about 20 exploration wells as it expands its search
Chevron plans about 20 exploration wells next year and five or six appraisal wells. Exploration chief Kevin McLachlan says his exploration budget will rise more than 50% from 2025; 2026 spending is expected to exceed $1.5 billion, up from just under $1 billion in 2025. -
Bryan Cook says Cincinnati roots add meaning to Steelers matchup
Bryan Cook says Sunday's Bengals-Steelers game means more because he grew up in Mount Healthy, played for Cincinnati and now wears Cincinnati on his jersey. He said this first matchup with Pittsburgh as a Bengal has “a little more juice.” -
Goldman argues U.S. inflation is less entrenched than headline data suggest
Goldman Sachs argues U.S. inflation is less entrenched than headline figures suggest: tariffs and AI-related measurement effects lift core goods inflation, while adjusted services and labor-cost measures show less pressure than in other large developed economies. -
Friday practice offers positive sign on Aaron Jones' status for Bucs game
Vikings running back Aaron Jones practiced again Friday, a positive sign for his availability in Sunday's Week 3 game against Tampa Bay, ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported. His status is not confirmed, and Jordan Mason remains out with a thumb fracture. -
Bundibugyo Ebola spreads to two more zones in DR Congo, WHO says
The WHO says the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has reached two new health zones: Bulu in South Ubangi and Dungu in Haut-Uele. It now affects 63 health zones in seven provinces; as of Sept. 23, the DRC had reported 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths. -
Prozorova challenges WTA decision ending Singapore Open run
Tatiana Prozorova said she was fit to continue after the WTA withdrew her from Saturday’s Singapore Open semifinal; she disputed a concussion account and accused a WTA physio of imposing a six-day restriction that could jeopardize her Beijing appearance. -
Tiffani Thiessen says ‘Saved by the Bell’ cast earned little and had little say
Tiffani Thiessen said the “Saved by the Bell” cast had little influence and “made nothing,” though pay rose somewhat when the franchise moved to primetime. She said she did not earn “real money” until joining “Beverly Hills, 90210” in 1994. -
Calgary signs Alex Nylander to an $850,000 deal for 2026-27
Calgary has signed Alex Nylander to a one-year, two-way NHL contract worth $850,000 for 2026-27 after his tryout with the Flames. The 28-year-old had 24 goals and 53 points in 65 games for the Toronto Marlies last season and won the Calder Cup. -
Nationals face Mets in final series needing one win to avoid last place
The Washington Nationals begin their final 2026 series against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, needing one win in their last three games to avoid finishing in last place. The game is listed for 6:45 p.m. EST; Washington enters with 75 wins. -
Supreme Court keeps Missouri’s 2022 map for 2026 midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that Missouri must use its 2022 congressional map in the 2026 midterms, rejecting a switch to a 2025 map after voting had begun. The existing map is projected to favor Republicans 6-2, versus 7-1 under the newer map. -
Papua’s remaining snow near Puncak Jaya is expected to vanish in a year or two
Papua’s remaining snow around Puncak Jaya is expected to disappear within a year or two; glacier cover has fallen from nearly 1,900 hectares in the 19th Century to about 16 today. The ice holds climate records and is sacred to Indigenous communities. -
AI cooperation eludes Trump and Xi at three-day Washington summit
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping ended their three-day Washington summit without a major agreement to slow the US-China AI race. Their biggest policy announcement was a two-month extension of the trade truce; the visit emphasized ceremony and personal rapport.
