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Tesla sets Oct. 1 Roadster reveal, but gives no delivery timeline
Reuters reported on Sept. 13 that Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the next-generation Roadster will be unveiled Oct. 1, nearly nine years after its 2017 presentation and six years after its original 2020 delivery target. Tesla has not set a production or customer-delivery schedule. -
Insider Monkey sees Schwab’s moat narrowing despite rising client assets
Insider Monkey says Schwab’s moat is narrowing as revenue per client faces pressure, not because clients are leaving: August client assets reached $13.41 trillion, while AI could make advice easier to replicate and higher yields could pull cash from sweep accounts. -
Trump turns to rare tactic in bid to withhold over $800 million Congress approved
President Donald Trump is seeking to withhold more than $800 million in Congress-approved spending on immigration, race and education, using a rarely used “pocket rescission” that bypasses Congress. Appropriations chair Susan Collins called the move illegal. -
Druckenmiller questions whether AI profits can justify massive investment
Investor Stanley Druckenmiller warns AI infrastructure spending could create an earnings bubble if future profits fail to justify the costs. He remains positive on the technology but says U.S. interest rates are still too low as companies finance the build-out. -
Vanguard’s planned Generate Upcycle deal would nearly double food-waste gas capacity
Vanguard Renewables plans to acquire Generate Upcycle’s North American operations; the companies expect to close Oct. 1, 2026. The deal would nearly double Vanguard’s food-waste-to-gas capacity and bring its network to 19 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. -
SB Nation predicts Lions to edge Jets 30-24 on Sunday
SB Nation’s preview predicts a 30-24 Detroit win over the New York Jets on Sunday, with the Lions reaching 30 points for a third straight game. It projects Jared Goff for 275-plus passing yards and two touchdowns, and Geno Smith for two turnovers. -
Yemen’s al-Alimi pairs mobilization call with amnesty offer to Houthi defectors
Yemen’s council chair Rashad al-Alimi urged people to join Saudi-backed forces in a Friday speech, his first since government forces were routed from the western Red Sea coast. He offered immediate amnesty to Houthi defectors, subject to constitutional and legal procedures. -
Salesforce’s AI deepens switching costs, but per-seat pricing remains a risk
An analysis says Salesforce’s AI-agent and data products are widening its moat: annual recurring revenue reached about $3.9 billion, up more than 210% year over year. They use customer data already on its platform, but AI could pressure per-seat pricing. -
Boeing’s tentative deal offers 17,000 SPEEA workers a 10% raise
Boeing and SPEEA reached a tentative four-year contract covering about 17,000 Puget Sound engineering and technical workers. Boeing says the ratification vote runs Sept. 24–Oct. 1, before the current contract expires Oct. 6; the deal includes a guaranteed 10% raise. -
Veto rights and seat choices keep Africa’s Security Council reform unresolved
At the 81st UN General Assembly, African leaders called for at least two permanent African and five non-permanent Security Council seats, with veto power for new permanent members while the veto remains. All five permanent members must ratify any Charter change. -
Eurocontrol freezes Polish, Romanian air-fee transfers as Pfizer enforces €1.9bn judgment
Pfizer is enforcing a Belgian judgment requiring Poland and Romania to pay €1.9 billion for vaccine doses they declined under a 2021 EU contract. Eurocontrol has frozen route-fee transfers to their aviation agencies as both countries challenge enforcement. -
Deion Sanders watches Colorado practice from stands after 41-7 loss
After Colorado’s 41-7 loss to Northwestern, Deion Sanders watched practice from Folsom Field’s stands. He said he would note players not giving full effort; Thee Pregame Network’s Uncle Neely said Sanders had not used the tactic since his Jackson State coaching days. -
Strange, Maye and Hines-Allen headline Week 3 Jaguars-Patriots picks
SB Nation predicts that in the Jaguars-Patriots Week 3 game, Brenton Strange will match his first-two-game receiving line (4 catches, 40 yards, 1 TD), Drake Maye will lead New England in rushing, and Josh Hines-Allen will record a sack, tipped pass and turnover. -
Fannie Mae and Springfield Gardens seek dismissal of final rental-property suit
Fannie Mae and Springfield Gardens jointly asked a court to dismiss their lawsuit over damaged Springfield apartments, with each side covering its own legal costs. The case remains pending; Fannie Mae had sought more than $2.3 million. -
Drew Timme agrees to Timberwolves deal, will vie for roster spot
HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports that Minnesota has agreed to a deal with Drew Timme, who will compete for a Timberwolves roster spot in training camp. The former Gonzaga star averaged 5.6 points and 2.7 rebounds across two NBA seasons with Brooklyn and the Lakers. -
Trump administration announces pocket rescission targeting nearly $1B
The Trump administration announced a pocket rescission targeting nearly $1 billion in federal funds, including HHS and education money for noncitizens. Sen. Susan Collins called it unlawful; the GAO says the practice is barred by the Impoundment Control Act. -
Eric Clark charged in Tasia Fortune death; examiner says scene was staged
Eric Clark, Earnest Lloyd Jr. and Jarques Ratliff have been charged with murder in Tasia Fortune’s death. Clark turned himself in Sept. 25 as the third suspect arrested; the medical examiner said the scene and hanging were staged. -
Ryan bounces back after two-run first in Twins' 10-2 win over Rangers
Minnesota beat Texas 10-2 after Joe Ryan allowed two runs in a rough first inning, then settled down. The Twins batted around in the second to take a 6-2 lead, with Luke Keaschall scoring on a wild pitch. Ryan finished with eight strikeouts over six innings. -
Maple Leafs’ AI-generated fan video draws criticism on X
The Toronto Maple Leafs drew criticism after posting an AI-generated video on X that cuts from fans at Scotiabank Arena to the team’s logo, ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. Some users called the short clip “cringe” and questioned why AI was used. -
Twins beat Rangers 10-2 as deGrom allows eight runs
Texas lost 10-2 to Minnesota after Jacob deGrom gave up eight runs in four innings, wiping out an early 2-0 lead. Josh Jung left after a pitch struck his wrist; the Rangers were not eliminated but needed Houston to lose games to keep their AL West hopes alive. -
Setién backs Raphinha for 2026 Ballon d’Or despite shortlist omission
Former Barcelona coach Quique Setién says Raphinha deserves the 2026 Ballon d’Or, although the Brazilian is not on the award’s final shortlist. Setién called him the world’s best player, praising his effectiveness, work rate and contribution to his team. -
Yankees split Orioles doubleheader with 6-3 nightcap win and 17 strikeouts
The Yankees beat the Orioles 6-3 in the doubleheader’s nightcap, splitting the pair after losing the opener. Five New York pitchers combined for 17 strikeouts, tying the team high for a standard nine-inning game. New York is 93-68 with one game left. -
Houston police arrest teen after 17-year-old is fatally shot near Westbury High
A 17-year-old Westbury High senior was shot and killed near the Houston school Friday morning. Police arrested another 17-year-old in connection with the shooting after a search involving nearly 100 officers and personnel from multiple agencies. -
Evo 2 can generate viruses; Anthropic reports apparent Claude use in potentially dangerous research
Stanford and Arc Institute researchers unveiled Evo 2, a DNA model that can generate viruses from scratch. Separately, Anthropic reported cases of people apparently using Claude for potentially dangerous biological research, saying it banned the users and strengthened safeguards. -
Warriors confirm Stephen Curry extension, reportedly worth $116 million over two years
Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year, $116 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Shams Charania reported. The team confirmed the extension Friday but gave no terms; it would extend Curry's contract through 2028-29, his 20th season as a Warrior. -
Ginger Rogers role in Astaire biopic reportedly goes to Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter is reportedly set to play Ginger Rogers in an untitled Fred Astaire biopic starring Tom Holland as Astaire; Margaret Qualley will play his sister, Adele. Deadline reported the casting on Sept. 25. Paul King is directing. -
Murakami homers twice in White Sox's 6-1 win over Rockies
Munetaka Murakami hit two home runs and drove in three runs, while Sean Burke allowed one run over 5⅓ innings as the Chicago White Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 in Friday’s series opener. Chicago improved to 83-77; Colorado fell to 57-103. -
Man arrested after Yoatzi Castro alleges groping during Disneyland livestream
Influencer Yoatzi Castro alleged a man groped her during a Twitch livestream at Disneyland Wednesday. Police said it happened about 8 p.m. Anaheim police arrested him on suspicion of sexual battery, then cited and released him that evening; the investigation is pending.
