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Coca-Cola’s dividend rose 61% as case volume grew 16% over a decade
Coca-Cola’s system sold 33.8 billion unit cases in 2025, about 16% above 2015, while its dividend per share rose 61% to $2.12. The article credits bottling refranchising and higher margins, alongside pricing and product mix, for the faster payout growth. -
Boston rallies from 2-0 down, but Capitals win preseason finale 3-2 in OT
Boston ended its 2026-27 preseason with a 3-2 overtime loss to Washington on Friday after Morgan Geekie and David Pastrnak erased a 2-0 deficit in the third period. Jordan Kyrou scored 11 seconds into OT; Jeremy Swayman stopped 32 of 35 shots. -
Roughly half of New York home care is under private-equity control
Cornell’s Worker Institute says private equity controls roughly half of New York’s home-care market, now consolidated and highly leveraged. PE-backed agencies collected more than $2.32 billion in Medicaid payments in 2022; debt service takes funds from care and wages. -
‘Hanuman Ansh’ tops $3.5M overseas in Hombale’s first international distribution of a film it didn’t produce
“Hanuman Ansh” has grossed more than $3.5 million overseas in Hombale Films’ first international distribution of a film it did not produce. North America led with $1.8 million, according to the company’s territory figures. -
TikTok settlement sets Alabama teen safeguards and a $100 million minimum payment
TikTok settled Alabama’s youth-safety lawsuit just before trial was due to start Monday, agreeing to pay the state at least $100 million and change teen accounts, including a two-hour daily limit, a midnight-to-6 a.m. ban and an option for a non-personalized feed. -
Taiwan envoy says arms sales and chip industry serve US interests after Trump-Xi summit
Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu said US arms sales and the island’s semiconductor industry serve US interests after the Trump-Xi summit ended without major public breakthroughs. Trump has not said what he will do with a pending weapons package. -
Most voters project 13–15 TD catches for Illinois’ Collin Dixon in 2025
More than half of SB Nation Reacts voters expect Illinois receiver Collin Dixon to catch 13–15 touchdown passes in 2025. He had seven TD receptions through three games—already a Memorial Stadium single-season record—with at least nine games left. -
De La Cruz completes 30-30 season in Reds’ 6-5 loss to Blue Jays
Elly De La Cruz stole his 30th base in Toronto, completing Cincinnati’s first 30-homer, 30-steal season since Brandon Phillips in 2007. He also became the first Red since Barry Larkin in 1996 to reach 30 doubles. The Reds’ bullpen surrendered a 5-2 lead in a 6-5 loss. -
Mandiant reports ShinyHunters' renewed exploitation of PeopleSoft flaw
Google's Mandiant said ShinyHunters resumed mass exploitation of a flaw in Oracle PeopleSoft, affecting dozens of systems worldwide. The hackers targeted organizations that had added web application firewall rules but had not installed Oracle's security update, the report said. -
Daniel Clavel, 61, dies after 24 days in ICU; he tested positive for West Nile
Daniel Clavel, 61, of Anaheim, died after 24 days in intensive care; he tested positive for West Nile virus during his hospitalization. Orange County officials report a record 757 West Nile-positive mosquito samples, 165 in Anaheim, and urge repellent use at dusk and dawn. -
Lorenzo Lamas marks Heather Locklear’s 65th with a wedding-cake joke
Lorenzo Lamas marked girlfriend Heather Locklear’s 65th birthday on Sept. 25 with an Instagram photo of them cutting her cake. He called her his “Queen” and joked it was the only cake they’d cut together, seemingly referring to a wedding cake. -
Arizona commit Asia Udo-Ema gets Under Armour All-American game nod
Arizona commit Asia Udo-Ema has been invited to the Under Armour Next All-American game, a 28-player event held in Orlando on New Year’s Day. The Centennial High outside hitter is averaging 5.2 kills per set on .402 hitting this season. -
Tigers fend off Pirates' five-run eighth to win 8-7
The Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 to open the weekend series after building an 8-2 lead and allowing five runs in the eighth. Kenley Jansen retired the side in order in the ninth. Starter Jackson Jobe allowed two runs over 5⅓ innings and struck out eight. -
WSJ reports Trump rejected Iran's seven-day Hormuz reopening plan
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran sent Washington a seven-day plan via Qatar to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal passage if conditions are met. The Wall Street Journal later reported Trump rejected it, citing US officials. -
SB Nation forecasts no sacks and 13-13 after three quarters in Rams-Broncos game
An SB Nation preview predicts no sacks and a 13-13 score entering the fourth quarter of Sunday Night Football between the Rams and Broncos. It expects Los Angeles to convert two fourth downs, with both drives producing points. -
Spokesman-Review preview picks Arizona to edge Washington State 23-16
A Spokesman-Review preview predicts Arizona will beat Washington State 23-16 in a close game at Gesa Field. It points to WSU’s one touchdown and four turnovers in two games against FBS opponents and says injured receiver Tony Freeman is out for the season. -
Cubs-Red Sox finale shifts to Florida as nor’easter nears Boston
MLB moved Sunday's Cubs-Red Sox finale from Fenway Park to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, as a major nor'easter is forecast to bring heavy rain, high winds and possible flooding to Boston. Sunday's game now starts at 3:05 p.m., instead of 7:15 p.m. EDT. -
Will Stein uses Urban Meyer’s Lou Holtz lesson to keep Kentucky focused
Kentucky coach Will Stein is using advice Urban Meyer learned from Lou Holtz to keep his 2-1 team focused after a road win over a top-10 opponent, with South Alabama visiting Saturday. Meyer’s advice: coach hardest after a win, when praise can distract. -
Three paintings of Gable Steveson’s UFC 331 knockout loss go up for auction
Artist Shelby is auctioning three one-of-a-kind paintings of Gable Steveson’s 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331: one depicts Sharaf’s knockout punch, another Steveson out on the canvas, and the third Jon Jones reacting from Steveson’s corner. -
Alcaraz says Zverev is probably the world’s best player right now; German is honoured
Alexander Zverev said he was “honoured” that Carlos Alcaraz called him probably the world’s best men’s player right now, but wouldn’t describe himself that way. Zverev won Roland Garros and the US Open this season, and says he still has goals to achieve. -
Jay-Z says a ‘4:44’ lyric captured how he asked Beyoncé to be his girlfriend
Jay-Z says the “don’t embarrass me” lyric in his 2017 song “4:44” accurately recalls how he asked Beyoncé to be his girlfriend: he was too immature and afraid to be vulnerable to say “be mine.” He shared the story in episode three of his HBO docuseries. -
Ohio State's reported 2026 roster value is more than twice Illinois'
Before Saturday’s game in Columbus, the article cites The Athletic’s $49 million-$54 million valuation of Ohio State’s 2026 roster and estimates Illinois’ at $19 million-$23 million. It says the gap gives the Buckeyes greater flexibility to recruit and retain players. -
WSJ reports Trump rejected Iran's Hormuz plan; Tehran awaits US response
Iran awaits an official US reply to a Qatari-mediated plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause regional fighting. Araqchi said an agreement would trigger a seven-day countdown to reopening; Reuters could not confirm a Wall Street Journal report that Trump rejected it. -
Robin Lundberg says Fever can beat Aces in first-round matchup
WNBA reporter Robin Lundberg says Indiana can beat defending champion Las Vegas in the best-of-three first round, citing a 2-1 season-series edge. The Fever won their first two meetings by a combined 50 points; in the Aces’ overtime win, Indiana had led by 20 points. -
Murray's 15 kills lead No. 1 Nebraska to 3-0 win over Rutgers
No. 1 Nebraska opened Big Ten play by sweeping Rutgers 25-21, 25-22 and 25-15. Harper Murray led the Huskers with 15 kills, while Andi Jackson added 14. Teraya Sigler was ruled out, so Skyler Pierce started in her place and had four kills. -
Impostor site fabricated $140 million raid claim about Arsen Zhumadilov
An impostor site falsely claimed that a search of former defense procurement chief Arsen Zhumadilov uncovered $140 million in cash. The New Voice of Ukraine said it never published the report and reported that Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau, NABU, conducted no such search.
