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Trump’s “super intelligence” push may not win over the tech industry
President Donald Trump wants the U.S. government to call artificial intelligence “super intelligence”; a State Department email urged federal staff to use “SI.” Experts say tech firms may resist because the term denotes intelligence far beyond human performance. -
Two remain hospitalized after fatal New York Amish buggy crash
A Sept. 13 crash between a pickup and an Amish buggy in Canton, N.Y., killed two people and injured 10 others. Two of the injured remain hospitalized: a 5-year-old girl is stable and a 35-year-old woman is in critical condition, the sheriff's office said. -
Disney confirms intent to repair Expedition Everest's stationary Yeti
At an August 2026 D23 event, Disney confirmed it intends to repair the 25-foot Yeti animatronic on Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom; it has been kept stationary since 2008 because of a risk of cracking. No refurbishment or closure date has been announced. -
Police say Marcelino Castro confessed to killing someone, then led them to two bodies
Marcelino Castro, 28, was arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly telling a San Jose officer on Sept. 19 that he had killed someone and directing police to two bodies. Authorities say the killings occurred days apart; their motive remains under investigation. -
Tigers host Pirates in game 160, with Jobe facing Chandler
Detroit hosts Pittsburgh at Comerica Park at 6:40 p.m. ET in game 160 of each club’s 162-game schedule. Right-handers Jackson Jobe (2-3, 3.98 ERA) and Bubba Chandler (8-9, 4.34 ERA) are the listed starters; coverage is on Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV and the Tigers Radio Network. -
Blue Jays recall John Klein; Guerrero apologizes before Reds opener
Ahead of the Blue Jays’ first game in their final series against Cincinnati, CJ Van Eyk was optioned to Buffalo and John Klein recalled. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologized for recent comments, saying his fans and teammates deserved an apology. -
Padres clinch playoff berth in 4-2 win, celebrate at Dodger Stadium
San Diego beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 at Dodger Stadium on Thursday to clinch a playoff berth, then celebrated on the field with beer, cigars and dancing. The Dodgers had already secured the National League’s No. 2 seed after Atlanta’s loss, earning a first-round bye. -
Dominique Leh makes her FOX 7 Austin debut after leaving KXXV
Dominique Leh debuted this week as a FOX 7 Austin reporter after leaving Waco's KXXV in August, where she had worked for more than three years. Her exit came amid E.W. Scripps layoffs affecting about 200 local-TV employees, though any connection is unclear. -
Pennsylvania’s 2025 outage count fell as 2.88 million customers were affected
Pennsylvania recorded 55 reportable outages in 2025, down from a record 71 in 2024, but 2,884,067 customers were affected, almost matching 2024’s 2,882,795, according to a state utility commission report released Sept. 21. Weather was linked to 52 of the 55 outages. -
Supreme Court keeps Missouri’s 2022 House map for 2026 vote
The Supreme Court unanimously rejected Missouri’s bid for a third time this month to use its 2025 map, leaving the 2022 map in place for the 2026 election. The map favors Republicans in six of eight districts; the new one would have given them a 7-1 edge. -
Chadwick Boseman’s brothers ask court to remove Ledward as estate administrator
Taylor Simone Ledward asks a Los Angeles court to reject Chadwick Boseman’s brothers’ bid to remove her as estate administrator, saying she followed the 2022 order. Derrick and Kevin Boseman allege Boseman’s parents have not received their full shares; a judge has not ruled. -
SB Nation picks Cowboys to edge Ravens in Brazil on turnovers
SB Nation predicts Dallas will edge Baltimore in Brazil despite being outplayed, with two fumble recoveries and a Lamar Jackson interception deciding the game. Derrick Henry is projected to rush for more than 150 yards and score a touchdown. -
At Gucci’s Milan show, Sabalenka asks to photograph Georgina Rodríguez’s engagement ring
At Gucci’s Sept. 25 Milan Fashion Week show, Aryna Sabalenka and Georgina Rodríguez compared engagement rings in a Vanity Fair Italia video. Sabalenka asked to photograph Rodríguez’s ring for her fiancé, Georgios Frangulis, as an example of “what actually has to happen.” -
Haberman links MAGA’s first doubts about Trump to Epstein files
New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman said at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin that Donald Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files last year marked the first time his MAGA base began to believe him less, citing accounts from his top allies and advisers. -
Christa Pike seeks commutation before Sept. 30 execution
Christa Pike is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection Sept. 30 for murdering Colleen Slemmer in 1995, when Pike was 18. Her lawyers ask Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to commute the sentence to life without parole; the state Supreme Court declined to stay the execution Sept. 23. -
IREN's $9.7 billion Microsoft deal anchors its AI-cloud expansion
IREN is shifting its Bitcoin-mining infrastructure toward AI cloud services. At FY2026 year-end, contracts for its current capacity represented a $4 billion annualized revenue run rate; its FY2027 guidance calls for $25 billion–$30 billion in capital spending. -
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.
