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NASA and Boeing discuss 10-plus Starliner missions to low Earth orbit
On Sept. 18, 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported NASA was discussing 10 or more future low-Earth-orbit missions for Boeing’s Starliner; no expanded contract has been finalized. Starliner has not flown since returning without its crew in September 2024. -
Pochettino calls five young strikers for USMNT's four-match friendly run
Five USMNT strikers—Damion Downs, Cole Campbell, Justin Ellis, Julian Hall and Cavan Sullivan—will be assessed by Mauricio Pochettino in four friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada. They have six combined caps and no international goals. -
Kinross shares slide 11.6% after 2026–27 production outlook cut
Despite high gold prices, Kinross shares fell 11.6% on Sept. 24 after cutting its 2026 and 2027 output forecasts by about 8%. Harsh weather and processing problems at Chile’s La Coipa, plus slower mining at Nevada’s Round Mountain, disrupted output and raised costs per ounce. -
A Kyrie Irving trade could aid Phoenix, but salary and injury risks loom
A possible Kyrie Irving trade could give Devin Booker a scoring co-star, but the Phoenix Suns should not rush into it, the article argues. Irving is due more than $80 million over the next two seasons and played 108 games in Dallas over the past 3½ years. -
Rockets enter 2026-27 confident, but Adams has no official return date
The Houston Rockets expressed confidence at training camp for 2026-27. Fred VanVleet is cleared for full-contact 5-on-5 and is expected to start the season healthy, but will play only one game per back-to-back; Steven Adams has no official return date after ankle surgery. -
Three Lucas Spence homers help Astros beat Athletics in AL West race
The Houston Astros beat the Athletics in Thursday’s series opener as infielder Lucas Spence hit three home runs, including his first in the majors, and accounted for five of Houston’s seven runs. The win left Houston tied with Texas atop the AL West. -
A final pinch of spice can brighten soup after a long simmer
To lift a soup or stew whose spices have mellowed during a long simmer, The Kitchn recommends adding a small pinch of the same spices in the final 5 to 10 minutes. The article says about 1/4 teaspoon can add brightness without losing the spices’ punch. -
Fury-Joshua fight remains planned amid reported dispute over Dana White
The announced Dec. 11 Fury-Joshua fight in Cardiff remains planned, but reports say it is at risk because the contract cited by Joshua and Eddie Hearn excludes Dana White. Financier Turki Alalshikh reportedly wants White as a promoter. -
Phinsider invites readers to share their weekly wins
SB Nation’s Phinsider invited readers to post personal wins in its Friday “Victory of the Week” thread, from major milestones to small everyday successes. The comments also welcome discussion of the Miami Dolphins or other topics, subject to site rules. -
ABC’s 1970 debut of ‘The Partridge Family’ made David Cassidy a teen idol
The Partridge Family premiered on ABC on Sept. 25, 1970, following a widowed mother and her five children as they formed a band. Inspired by the real-life Cowsills, the series made David Cassidy a teen idol and launched his solo music career. -
Three more crewed ISS missions add $946 million to SpaceX’s NASA contract
NASA added $946 million for three more SpaceX crewed missions to the International Space Station, raising the contract to 17 flights worth $5.92 billion through 2030. NASA plans to retire the station around then, leaving post-ISS work uncertain. -
Crow-Armstrong pairs a 40-40 season with top run-value rankings
Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the 40-40 club with 45 home runs and 40 stolen bases; Sarah Langs’ figures place him in the 100th percentile for batting and fielding run value and 99th for overall run value. The Cubs have clinched a playoff spot. -
Hialeah travel agency operator convicted in $20 million scheme to smuggle Cubans
A federal jury convicted Lazaro Alain Cabrera-Rodriguez, 28, of running a $20 million scheme that smuggled thousands of Cubans into the U.S. through his Hialeah travel agency. He faces up to 20 years at a Dec. 17 sentencing. -
DeVonta Smith joins limited Eagles practice after missing first session
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, listed with a hamstring issue, was limited in practice Friday, Sept. 25, after missing the first practice of the week. The report called the session a good sign for his Week 3 availability, but did not say whether he will play. -
Bleacher Report sees Miami as a possible landing spot for D’Angelo Russell
Memphis waived D’Angelo Russell on Friday. Bleacher Report’s Adam Wells called Miami his most obvious potential landing spot. Russell reportedly wants a playoff contender; the Heat have one open roster spot and are reportedly interested in a veteran guard. No deal is reported. -
Iran’s proposed seven-day path to end war hinges on US approval
Iran says it sent Washington a seven-day plan to end the war and is awaiting a reply. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the timetable starts only if the US accepts; the plan calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz on day six and starting nuclear talks on day seven. -
Genevieve Verlander’s perfect first pitch opens Justin’s farewell weekend
Eight-year-old Genevieve Verlander threw a ceremonial first pitch praised as perfect before Friday’s Tigers-Pirates game, opening her father Justin’s farewell weekend. Justin spoke to family, friends and former teammates before the pitch. -
QuinStreet sales rose 18% in fiscal 2026; FY2027 revenue forecast reaches $1.55 billion
QuinStreet reported fiscal 2026 sales of $1.3 billion, up 18% from fiscal 2025, and net profit of $81 million. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 43% year over year to $373.9 million; the company forecast fiscal 2027 revenue of $1.45 billion to $1.55 billion. -
Lula order halts fixed-odds betting in Brazil before election
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed an order immediately banning fixed-odds betting in Brazil, citing family debt. Users cannot make new deposits and have until Oct. 5 to withdraw funds; Congress must approve it within 120 days for it to remain in force. -
Stove coil sparks during ramen cooking; connector seems to glow when another burner is switched on
A resident's Reddit post described a stove coil flashing, sparking and buzzing while ramen cooked, then melting; its connector later seemed to glow red when another burner was switched on. The article advises not using the affected burner until it is checked. -
Gildan shares slide 12% amid Hanes deal and demand concerns
Gildan Activewear shares fell 12% to $40.63 on Sept. 24, about half their $73.70 peak, amid concerns over the HanesBrands deal and softer demand. Gildan says operations are on track for targeted savings, but July guidance put 2026 revenue at the low end of its range. -
Ford and GM’s costly EV cuts may give Tesla room in a weaker market
The analysis says Tesla could gain U.S. EV share as Ford and GM scale back, but weaker demand still threatens sales and margins. Ford announced a $19.5 billion write-down after reversing EV plans; GM recorded a $6 billion charge amid excess battery capacity. -
Elias 2-24 b, under 1 million years old, is youngest known planet
Astronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b as the youngest known exoplanet: it is less than 1 million years old and roughly Jupiter’s mass. Still forming in its star’s disk of gas and debris, the planet lies about 450 light-years from Earth. -
Trump invokes contested power to cancel nearly $1B in approved funds
President Donald Trump announced he would cancel nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved funds, mainly for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. His administration says the funds are no longer needed because illegal border crossings have fallen considerably. -
Wewahiver’s $14 Bluetooth ring offers hands-free social scrolling
The $14 Wewahiver TikTok Scrolling Ring sold on Amazon connects by Bluetooth to control feeds on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook, and can also serve as a camera remote. TheStreet presents it as a more comfortable alternative to repeated swiping.
