News archive — Page 35
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After three Barcelona starts, Olmo says he is ready to contribute
Dani Olmo says he is not worried after starting only three times for Barcelona this season: he considers the campaign long and says he feels ready to contribute. He said Flick has rotated the squad and that he wants to bring his World Cup form to Barça. -
FOX to air Indiana-Northwestern Big Ten opener Friday night
Indiana opens Big Ten play against unbeaten Northwestern Friday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m. ET. FOX, FOX 4K and FOX Deportes will carry the game; Fubo is listed for streaming, though regional restrictions may apply. The Hoosiers are 3-0 and No. 5 in the AP poll; Northwestern is 2-0. -
Red Sox may face Yankees without injured Willson Contreras
Boston's 4-3 win over the Cubs Friday clinched a Wild Card series with the Yankees, but Willson Contreras' availability is uncertain: he has missed a week with a right-hand injury and felt pain swinging Thursday. He leads the Red Sox with 27 home runs. -
Guatemala releases first captive-raised tropical gar fry into the wild
Guatemala released hundreds of tropical gar fry into a southern canal after La Aurora Zoo raised them in tanks—the first time the threatened species has been raised in captivity. It faces illegal fishing, pollution and extreme weather exacerbated by El Niño. -
NYC police arrest two suspected of searching sewers for valuables
Kevin Rodriguez and Samuel Reveron were arrested Friday in NYC and booked on trespassing and conspiracy counts. Police reportedly suspect they searched sewers for valuables. Both were released without bond: Reveron on supervised release and Rodriguez on recognizance. -
After Watching Pattinson-Led ‘Primetime,’ Chris Hansen Calls It ‘Bizarre’
Chris Hansen, former “To Catch a Predator” host, watched “Primetime,” the Robert Pattinson film based on events from his show, and called it “bizarre” and detached from reality. He said he was not objective because the character is him and questioned the film’s purpose. -
UN members fail to agree on pandemic preparedness declaration
Countries failed Friday to reach consensus on a declaration closing the U.N. General Assembly's pandemic-preparedness meeting. The assembly will consider the draft later; it calls for stronger coordination, financing, lab capacity and access to medicines and vaccines. -
Kaley Cuoco shares family portraits as she awaits her second daughter
Kaley Cuoco shared maternity portraits with fiancé Tom Pelphrey and their 3-year-old daughter Matilda on Sept. 24, as she awaits their second child, a girl. Matilda kissed Cuoco’s baby bump in one image; the couple announced the pregnancy in June. -
Solak projects Raiders' 2029 Super Bowl win in Denzel Boston trade scenario
ESPN’s Ben Solak predicts the Raiders will win the 2029 Super Bowl after trading two first-round picks to the Cleveland Browns for receiver Denzel Boston and signing him to a $55 million deal that offseason. Solak called the projected contract a bargain. -
Alonso homers twice as Orioles take doubleheader opener 10-2
The Orioles beat the Yankees 10-2 in Friday’s single-admission doubleheader opener. Pete Alonso hit two homers, bringing his season totals to 43 home runs and 113 RBIs; Dylan Beavers added a grand slam, and Jeremiah Jackson hit an inside-the-park homer. -
Max Winkler says Ryan Murphy shows helped expand his creative career
Director Max Winkler says his collaboration with Ryan Murphy has let him bring the careful, distinctive approach of his indie films to television and expand his career. He has directed episodes and executive produced shows such as “Monster” and “Love Story.” -
Yankees give Anthony Volpe his first career start at third base
Anthony Volpe made his first career start at third base for the Yankees Friday, after training there. With George Lombard Jr. at shortstop and Jazz Chisholm Jr. usually at second, the move may be Volpe’s best chance to play amid Ryan McMahon’s ongoing struggles. -
ChatGPT discussed weapons with Tumbler Ridge shooter on a second account, report says
ChatGPT discussed guns, explosives and ways to evade moderation with Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar on a second account for months after OpenAI banned her first, a Mother Jones investigation says. The Feb. 10 school shooting killed eight and injured dozens. -
Bear attack seriously injures Trinity County couple; dog dies two days later
Jeff and Mallory Wilson were seriously injured when a bear attacked them outside their Trinity County home on Sept. 19. A fundraiser says their French bulldog, Cassie, died two days later after stepping between Jeff and the bear; wildlife officials are investigating. -
Palantir raises full-year forecast as second-quarter revenue grows 93% year over year
Palantir’s second-quarter revenue rose 93% to $1.94 billion, including a 149% gain in U.S. commercial revenue to $764 million. It raised its full-year forecast to $8.15 billion–$8.158 billion; the article warns its high valuation leaves little room for slower growth. -
Chang believes Trump stood firm on Taiwan during Xi summit
Gordon Chang told Newsmax he believes President Donald Trump held firm on Taiwan at Thursday’s summit with Xi Jinping. China’s account says Xi urged Washington to oppose Taiwan independence; neither leader answered questions about whether they discussed it. -
US judge orders return of twice-deported asylum-seeker and finds Trump administration in contempt
A judge found the Trump administration in contempt Friday for twice deporting asylum-seeker E.L.A. to El Salvador in violation of three court orders. The judge ordered his return to the U.S. and barred execution of any removal orders until his asylum case is fully processed. -
Jarvis Landry's doubts about Jordan Love spark Packers fan backlash
After Green Bay’s 35-14 loss to Atlanta, Jarvis Landry said Jordan Love had looked “very flat” through three games and suggested the Packers consider a quarterback change after the season. Fans pushed back, arguing the offensive line was also a major problem. -
Talarico challenges Paxton to Fox News debate, proposes Bret Baier as moderator
Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico challenged Republican Ken Paxton to a Fox News debate, proposing Bret Baier as moderator. Talarico said Paxton's campaign declined three local TV invitations; it had not responded to USA TODAY's question about the challenge. -
Pete Buttigieg’s midterm campaigning fuels talk of a 2028 run
Pete Buttigieg is campaigning for Democrats in competitive districts ahead of the midterms, though he is not running this year. The Washington Post reports he has visited nearly three dozen states since leaving the Biden Cabinet, fueling 2028 presidential speculation. -
Supreme Court leaves Missouri’s 2022 House map in place for midterms
The Supreme Court rejected Republicans’ third bid to use Missouri’s 7-1 Republican map for the November 2026 midterms, leaving the 2022 map in place. The justices said ballots had been mailed and voting had begun, so switching to the 2025 map could cause electoral chaos. -
Gates urges AI laws, warning misuse could lead to a billion deaths
Bill Gates warned that AI could help people with ill intent cause events leading to a billion deaths, and said AI firms cannot rely on self-regulation. In an NBC interview set to air Sunday, he urged Washington to legislate safeguards and monitoring. -
Joy Oladokun turns self-reflection into new album ‘Hope Is a Heavy Thing’
Joy Oladokun says her new album, “Hope Is a Heavy Thing,” helped her reconnect with herself and process personal and societal challenges. The folk and Americana artist says she made it for catharsis, not commercial success; it is now streaming. -
Guerrero apologizes for remarks on $500 million extension and fans
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologized Friday for saying his $500 million, 14-year extension reflected past accomplishments and that “real fans” support him through slumps; he said his fans and teammates deserved an apology.
