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5th Circuit lets couple pursue Fourth Amendment claims over alleged false stop
The 5th Circuit upheld denial of qualified immunity to Officers Samuel Terrell and Jim Lewis on Mario Rosales and Gracie Lasyone’s Fourth Amendment claims, finding the couple plausibly alleged a fabricated traffic stop and unlawful searches at this stage. -
Preliminary injunction clears Tamin Lipsey for fifth Iowa State season
Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey will return for a fifth season in 2026-27 after an Indiana judge issued a preliminary injunction barring the NCAA from applying eligibility rules that exclude him and other non-redshirting players from the 2022 high school class. -
DOJ outlines election cases involving 12 people across seven districts
The Justice Department announced cases involving 12 people in seven federal districts over alleged noncitizen voting and false citizenship claims; two defendants have pleaded guilty. Utah prosecutors say a postal worker discarded about 300 mail-in ballots. -
Jan. 6 defendants seek restitution in suit alleging rights violations
A group prosecuted over the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack is suing the federal government for restitution, alleging constitutional violations. Plaintiff Lisa Eisenhart says her prosecution and detention caused physical, emotional, reputational and economic harm. -
Trump team weighs three alternatives while diesel export ban remains on table
Trump says a diesel export ban remains an option as his administration weighs voluntary fuel-company export limits, tax and regulatory relief, and state tax cuts. Ben Werschkul of Yahoo Finance says the alternatives would have only a limited effect on diesel prices. -
Alabama plans game-day trip to Mississippi State instead of overnight stay
Alabama plans to leave Tuscaloosa Saturday morning for its 11 a.m. game at Mississippi State instead of staying overnight in Starkville. Coach Kalen DeBoer said the campuses are about 90 minutes apart and the team has had success playing morning games. -
Lisa Cook expects AI and higher oil prices to push inflation higher
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook expects AI and higher oil prices to keep pushing inflation up in coming months. She left the door open to further rate hikes, saying any move would depend on economic data, and is watching whether AI-related price pressures spread beyond chips. -
Smith leads Chargers’ defense, Alt the offense in Week 3 PFF grades
Chargers safety Genesis Smith earned a 95.1 PFF grade after intercepting Josh Allen twice against Buffalo, while tackle Joe Alt led the offense at 83.6. The defense recorded five takeaways, but the Chargers scored only one touchdown. -
Trump Appears to Nod Off During $15 Billion Iowa Steel Plant Announcement
Trump appeared to nod off Monday as Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Mesabi Metallics chairman Rewant Ruia discussed a $15 billion steel-plant plan for eastern Iowa. The report says his later replies to reporters were quiet and brief, and his speech was slurred. -
Illinois opens fall practice as Ivisic appears back in action
Illinois men's basketball opened fall practice at Ubben on Sept. 28, with team photos showing center Zvonimir Ivisic back in action after a hand injury. Forward David Mirkovic also appeared without a left-foot brace, but the team gave no update on his recovery. -
Portnoy renews apology demand after Caleb Williams’ Grade 2 hamstring diagnosis
Dave Portnoy says Bears fans owe him an apology after Caleb Williams’ Grade 2 hamstring diagnosis. He defended comments questioning whether the quarterback could stay on the field; league sources told ESPN and NFL Network that doctors expect Williams to miss three to four weeks. -
Genesis Smith’s two picks headline Chargers’ five-takeaway loss to Bills
Rookie safety Genesis Smith intercepted Josh Allen twice as the Chargers forced five takeaways against Buffalo on Sunday, but Los Angeles still lost. The offense made little use of those chances, and Justin Herbert threw an end-zone interception. -
Rapoport says Justin Jefferson avoided long-term ankle injury, could play Week 4
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson has an ankle sprain, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that his imaging looked good and he avoided anything long-term. Jefferson left the Week 3 win over Tampa Bay early and has a chance to play Sunday against Miami. -
Twins end 77-85 campaign with wins in their final two series
The Twins won their final two series, taking two games from the Rangers and playing spoiler in the AL West race. Their 77-85 record left them third in the AL Central, seven games behind the final wild-card spot and with the majors’ 11th-worst record. -
Apple to Appeal Record $5.7 Billion Haptics Patent Verdict
A U.S. jury ordered Apple to pay about $5.7 billion over patents for haptic feedback, the vibration response in devices; the award is described as the largest in a U.S. patent case. Jurors did not find willful infringement, and Apple says it will appeal. -
Josh Hokit says he heard Steveson isn't sparring under Jon Jones
After Sean Sharaf knocked Gable Steveson out in 12 seconds at UFC 331, heavyweight Josh Hokit said he had heard Steveson was not sparring and was “not practicing properly” under Jon Jones. Hokit offered the reported approach as a reason for the loss. -
"Safe Ground" follows Ryan Hendrickson’s Ukraine mine-clearance mission
Retired Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson survived an IED in Afghanistan and founded a nonprofit supporting Ukraine’s mine-clearance teams in 2022. He has returned 13 times; “Safe Ground,” a documentary about his work, debuted Sept. 12 and is streaming on Prime Video. -
Angel Reese steps out in gray Thom Browne as Dream win playoff game
Angel Reese wore a gray Thom Browne miniskirt and matching jacket, accented with red, white and blue stripes, before her WNBA playoff debut as the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics on Sunday, Sept. 27, for Reese’s first playoff win. -
Guggenheim's Nanobiotix Buy rating centers on J&J-backed 2027 trial
Guggenheim began covering Nanobiotix with a Buy rating and $64 target, citing J&J-partnered JNJ-1900’s Phase 3 trial in head and neck cancer patients ineligible for platinum chemotherapy; it sees high odds of success, with final data expected in H1 2027. -
Credit-system strain could turn oil, AI and El Niño shocks into a financial crisis
An oil-supply shock, AI-linked debt and a potentially very strong El Niño could escalate into a financial crisis if losses converge on the same lenders, restrict credit and block businesses from refinancing, the article argues. It does not expect a banking-system break this冬. -
Trump administration ads air during midterms, with estimated taxpayer cost above $1.7 million
Trump administration ads aired during football broadcasts as November midterm voting began; NBC News reported AdImpact estimates put their taxpayer-funded cost above $1.7 million. The White House calls the spots public service announcements, not campaign ads. -
Jurors watch Caleb Flynn deny touching wife in police interview
At Caleb Flynn’s Ohio murder trial Monday, jurors watched a video of his police questioning; he denied touching his wife, Ashley. Prosecutors cited his missing 9mm handgun and phone activity they say conflicts with his claim he was asleep. Flynn pleaded not guilty to murder. -
UPMC agrees to halt gender-affirming care for patients under 19 for 10 years
UPMC agreed to stop gender-affirming care for patients under 19 for 10 years and pay $950,000 to resolve a federal investigation into alleged billing practices tied to that care. It denied wrongdoing. About 20 people protested outside its Pittsburgh children's hospital Sunday. -
Walmart CEO John Furner rules out shopper-specific pricing from data
Walmart CEO John Furner said on Sept. 25 the retailer will not use shoppers’ income, purchase history, urgency or perceived ability to pay to set individual prices. He also said its Sparky AI assistant will not raise prices or hide cheaper options. -
Brewers' Misiorowski becomes fourth since 1950 to lead three MLB stats
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski led MLB with 252 strikeouts and led qualified pitchers with a 1.80 ERA and .157 opponent batting average, becoming the fourth pitcher since 1950 to lead all three categories, Sarah Langs reported. -
Shinbone compression linked to better brain-injury outcomes in animals
In mouse and miniature-pig experiments, controlled shinbone loading triggered bone cells to release protective signals into the blood and was associated with longer survival and less brain damage after injury. The preclinical finding has not been tested in people.
