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Kelly Murphy's first Mississippi hunt produces a reported 770-pound gator
Kelly Murphy’s first Mississippi alligator hunt ended Aug. 29 when her group landed a 13-foot-5-inch gator in the Mississippi River’s Southwest Zone; the Clarion Ledger reported it weighed 770 pounds. Murphy drew a state tag on her first application. -
Stablecoins and AI could test Visa’s payment-network advantage
Visa processed over $4 trillion in third-quarter payment volume for the first time, with transactions up 10% year over year to 72 billion. Its network is a key advantage, but bank-to-bank payments, stablecoins and AI commerce could weaken Visa’s role. -
Sen. Bernie Moreno and wife subpoenaed again in Max Miller custody fight
Lawyers for Rep. Max Miller have again subpoenaed Sen. Bernie Moreno and his wife in Miller’s custody dispute with ex-wife Emily Moreno, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN. Representatives for Miller and Moreno declined to comment. -
Dodgers blank Giants 2-0 as Skubal strikes out 10
The Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 as Tarik Skubal struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and no walks on 75 pitches. Roki Sasaki struck out two in a scoreless inning, and Tanner Scott added a clean inning for the save. -
Clearwater Paper's $275 million refinancing deal sets 2031 maturities
Clearwater Paper signed a fully drawn $275 million term loan and $200 million revolver, both due in 2031. Proceeds funded the redemption of $275 million in 2028 notes, scheduled for Oct. 3; the loan's initial rate is 8.25%, versus the notes' 4.75% coupon. -
Skubal's seven scoreless innings lead Dodgers to 2-0 win over Giants
Tarik Skubal allowed three hits and struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings as the Dodgers beat the Giants 2-0 Friday in his final regular-season start before the postseason. He threw 75 pitches and heads into the first-round bye on a high note. -
Morocco’s PAM wins 97 seats and must find partners to govern
Final results from Morocco’s Interior Ministry gave the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) 97 of 395 parliamentary seats, below the 198 needed for a majority. King Mohammed VI must appoint a prime minister from PAM; it needs coalition partners to govern. -
Four Washington offensive touchdowns would reassure UWDP writer ahead of Minnesota
A UWDP mailbag ahead of Washington’s game with Minnesota says its writer would feel reassured by a fourth win, especially if the Huskies score four offensive touchdowns. The writer picked Minnesota, citing Washington’s trouble running the ball consistently. -
Katie Holmes shares video of playful pretend conducting at the opera
Katie Holmes shared an Instagram Stories video of herself playfully pretending to conduct an orchestra on stage after attending the Metropolitan Opera’s opening-night gala in New York on Sept. 22. Her boyfriend, contemporary artist Jason Bard Yarmosky, joined her at the event. -
Motley Fool contributor favors Shopify over Coupang for 2026 growth
John Ballard of The Motley Fool favors Shopify over Coupang for 2026, citing stronger margins and faster growth. Shopify management said AI-driven traffic and orders tripled year over year in Q2 2026, while trailing-12-month revenue was up 32.5% as of Q2. -
Curry's $116M extension could give Warriors up to $64M in 2027 cap space
Stephen Curry agreed to a two-year, $116 million extension with Golden State, taking about $20 million less than the maximum. Yossi Gozlan projects the Warriors could have up to $64 million in 2027 cap space, potentially enough to pursue a max-level free agent. -
Smith-Njigba lets slip that Sam Darnold is expected back against Washington
Seahawks receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba let slip on the Rich Eisen Show that Sam Darnold is expected back against Washington after missing Week 2 with a hip injury, then tried to take it back. Seattle removed Darnold from its injury report Friday night. -
Old Dominion sets 4.9% rate increase under three tariffs from Oct. 5
Old Dominion Freight Line announced a 4.9% general rate increase effective Oct. 5, 2026, on rates under three tariffs; customer rate changes vary by lane and distance, while minimum charges rise modestly. The company has not quantified the revenue impact. -
A late onside-kick recovery preserves Indiana’s perfect season in 29-23 win over Northwestern
Indiana beat Northwestern 29-23 Friday night, recovering an onside kick in the final minute to preserve its perfect season and 20-game winning streak. Turbo Richard was injured and did not return; Curt Cignetti did not disclose the injury’s nature. -
White Sox stay one game back after beating Rockies 6-1; Murakami homers twice
Munetaka Murakami hit two home runs, drove in three runs and had three hits as the Chicago White Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 Friday. Chicago remained one game behind Cleveland in the AL Central with two regular-season games left and holds the tiebreaker. -
Caterpillar’s data-center power business may sustain growth if construction slows
Caterpillar’s Q2 sales rose 24% year over year to $20.5 billion and adjusted EPS rose 73% to $8.17; its backlog stood at $72.1 billion. Insider Monkey says data-center power demand may support growth, but valuation, tariffs and a possible construction slowdown pose risks. -
Colson Montgomery breaks AL strikeout mark and ties MLB record
White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery struck out for the 223rd time this season against Colorado on Sept. 25, breaking the American League single-season record and tying Mark Reynolds’ MLB mark; with two games left, he could pass Reynolds. -
Star Meat Delivery recalls 167,639 pounds after USDA mark found false
Star Meat Delivery is recalling 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat sold nationwide after officials said the meat was produced without inspection and bore a false USDA inspection mark. FSIS classified the recall as Class I, its most urgent category. -
China canceled 67% of planned overseas coal capacity, but loopholes remain
A new report says China canceled 67% of the overseas coal capacity it planned in 2021—61.5 gigawatts, estimated to avoid 6.4 billion tons of lifetime carbon dioxide emissions. An analyst says the pledge still lets private Chinese companies invest abroad. -
Whistleblowers allege Matt Floca halted Kennedy Center plans to fix leaks
Anonymous whistleblowers allege Kennedy Center director Matt Floca halted April plans to fix leaks despite $9.3 million in roofing funds. After ceiling plaster fell September 4, the center said it would temporarily close until September 30 to assess safety risks. -
BrightSpire Capital prices $960 million CLO backed by mortgage interests
BrightSpire Capital priced a $960 million real estate loan securitization on Sept. 18, with $844.8 million in investment-grade securities expected to be placed. Closing is scheduled for Oct. 16, and the company plans to redeem its 2024-FL2 deal Oct. 19. -
International team’s Friday sweep puts U.S. behind 7-3 at Presidents Cup
The International team swept Friday’s foursomes for the second consecutive Presidents Cup, taking a 7-3 lead over the U.S. at Medinah Country Club. Golf.com writers cited missed putts, errors and pressure as possible factors in the American team’s poor showing. -
Israel earmarks about $1 million for West Bank pool filled with diverted spring water
Settlers diverted water from a spring serving Fasayil to fill a nearby ancient pool; farmer Saad Nemer said the cutoff devastated his fields. Israel’s heritage minister praised those behind it and said about $1 million was earmarked for the site; COGAT called the diversion unaut… -
Beebe's 203 yards help Indiana hold off Northwestern 29-23
Indiana beat Northwestern 29-23 Friday to extend its winning streak to 20 games, but needed a fourth-quarter touchdown and then recovered an onside kick inside the final minute to seal the win. Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for 203 yards after Turbo Richard left with a foot injury. -
OKC Comets take PCL crown and advance to Triple-A final
The Oklahoma City Comets beat the Las Vegas Aviators 5-2 in Thursday’s decisive Game 3 at Las Vegas Ballpark, taking the Pacific Coast League Championship Series 2-1. They will face the Rochester Red Wings in the Triple-A National Championship on Saturday. -
Indiana edges Northwestern as Josh Hoover and defense face scrutiny
Indiana edged Northwestern 29-23 Friday, converting a crucial third down in the final minute. The win kept the Hoosiers unbeaten but raised questions about Josh Hoover and the defense; Northwestern scored on its last four drives, including three touchdowns. -
Curry's two-year, $116 million Warriors extension is $20 million below max
Stephen Curry signed a two-year, $116 million extension with Golden State, taking $20 million less than the maximum. It keeps him under contract for three seasons; GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. called him the best face of a franchise in pro sports, on and off the court. -
Northwestern's second-half push falls short in 29-23 loss to No. 5 Indiana
Northwestern fell 29-23 to No. 5 Indiana despite a second-half push, after early mistakes and defensive struggles. Aidan Chiles threw for 293 yards and accounted for three all-purpose touchdowns, but the Wildcats allowed 472 total yards.
