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Motley Fool2026-09-26

Reddit CEO sells 17,308 shares under preset plan amid 39% annual stock drop
On Sept. 15, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman sold 17,308 shares at a weighted-average price of $160.11 each, about $2.8 million, under a pre-set Rule 10b5-1 plan. Option exercises offset the sale, leaving his total equity position unchanged at 343,329 shares.
BBC2026-09-26

River Hiz brown trout spawning site gets new habitat features
A brown trout spawning site on the River Hiz at Ickleford, Hertfordshire, has been improved with large wood features across a 1.5km stretch. The work is intended to speed water flows and create areas of “shaggy cover” for fish.
The Sporting News2026-09-26

Brazil's national anthem recalls independence and invokes hope and justice
Ahead of Sunday's Ravens-Cowboys game in Rio, Brazil's anthem lyrics recall the 1822 independence declaration at the Ipiranga, portray the country as a land of love and hope, and urge Brazilians to fight if Brazil raises “the strong mace of justice.”
The Sporting News2026-09-26

Montreal's 2026 UCI road race finals stream on FloBikes Sept. 26-27
The UCI road worlds' elite women's and men's races in Montreal start at 9 a.m. ET on Sept. 26 and 27, 2026, respectively. U.S. viewers can stream them live on FloBikes; neither race will be shown on traditional TV.
SB Nation2026-09-26

Rummenigge backs an exception to Bayern’s one-year rule for Kane
Rummenigge said Bayern could make an exception to its one-year contract rule for players over 30 because the club is convinced by Harry Kane. Kane’s father and brother are negotiating an extension with Jan-Christian Dreesen; Rummenigge is optimistic.
The Cool Down2026-09-26

Volkswagen reshapes factory plans as EV orders outpace combustion-car orders in Germany
Volkswagen is taking more orders for electric cars than for combustion models in Germany, Motor1 reports, citing Automobilwoche. It is dropping plans for extra shifts at Wolfsburg, where output is expected to be about 580,000 vehicles rather than more than 600,000.
Al Jazeera2026-09-26

Scarce safe housing leaves Gaza families in buildings at risk of collapse
Displaced families in Gaza say they are sheltering in damaged buildings at risk of collapse because safer housing is unavailable or unaffordable. A September 16 building collapse in Gaza City killed 21 people, including 12 children, according to the UN and Gaza Civil Defence.
HEAVY2026-09-26

John Schneider praises Okamoto after Blue Jays rally to beat Reds 6-5
The Toronto Blue Jays scored four runs in the seventh to beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 on Friday, with Kazuma Okamoto driving in three runs on two doubles. Manager John Schneider praised the rookie afterward, saying, “He’s been fantastic.”
The Sporting News2026-09-26

India women defend Asian Games cricket crown with 147-run victory
India’s women defended their Asian Games cricket title, beating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final after scoring 216/3 and bowling them out for 69. The win gave India its first gold of the 2026 Games; the men begin against Afghanistan on September 28.
HEAVY2026-09-26

Ivar Stenberg puts up five points in two Sharks preseason games
San Jose Sharks rookie Ivar Stenberg, the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NHL draft, has five points—including three goals—and a plus-3 rating through two preseason games. He scored a hat trick in Thursday’s 10-0 win over Anaheim.
Motley Fool2026-09-26

AppLovin shares fall 54% in 2026 as growth outlook draws scrutiny
AppLovin shares were down 54% year to date as of Sept. 23, when they traded at $315; they had peaked at $733 at the end of 2025. The Motley Fool cites a quarterly revenue miss and slower-growth concerns, and says investors may wait for Q3 results and the Q4 outlook.
BBC2026-09-26

Superman IV key signed by three stars goes to auction after more than 40 years
Age UK Milton Keynes is auctioning a Superman IV key signed by Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman and Margot Kidder, found in its office after more than 40 years. Valued at £2,500, it remains open to bids; proceeds are intended for urgent building repairs and improvements.
The Cool Down2026-09-26

Oracle begins $37.42 payouts under its $115 million privacy settlement
Payments have begun in Oracle’s $115 million data-privacy settlement, with each class member receiving $37.42. Initial distributions started Sept. 21 via Zelle, Venmo, direct deposit or prepaid debit cards; the settlement website says recipients were notified by email.
Chicago Tribune2026-09-26

Murakami’s two homers lift White Sox past Rockies 6-1; Chicago stays one game back in AL Central
Munetaka Murakami hit two home runs and drove in three runs in Chicago’s 6-1 win over Colorado on Friday, a day after the White Sox clinched a playoff berth. They remain one game behind Cleveland in the AL Central with two regular-season games left.
Insider Monkey2026-09-26

Lilly’s growth outlook is stronger, but its GLP-1 lead may not last
Since mid-2024, Eli Lilly shares have gained about 35%, while Novo Nordisk’s have fallen roughly 74%. Lilly trades at about 24.4 times forward earnings versus 11.8 for Novo; the article sees Lilly’s growth outlook as stronger but says its GLP-1 edge may not endure.
AFP2026-09-26

IUCN reports fires in habitats containing 52% of Borneo’s orangutans
Wildfires in Indonesian Borneo are burning in habitats containing 52% of Borneo’s critically endangered orangutan population, including 13 of Borneo’s 20 largest remaining populations, the IUCN said Saturday. Indonesia has battled the fires for weeks.
Hello!2026-09-26

Kyra Sedgwick shares FaceTime joke about her 94-year-old mother
Kyra Sedgwick posted an Instagram Stories screenshot of a recent FaceTime call with her 94-year-old mother, Patricia Rosenwald. Sedgwick joked that her mother had discovered the app and was giving tutorials, telling followers to contact her management to book.
Stretty News2026-09-26

Zirkzee gets first Netherlands call-up in 22 months after Brobbey injury
Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has joined the Netherlands squad to replace Brian Brobbey, who appeared to pull a hamstring against Germany. It is Zirkzee’s first call-up in 22 months; his six previous call-ups all came in 2024.
ClutchPoints2026-09-26

Warriors deal makes Curry first NBA player past $600 million in career on-court earnings
Stephen Curry agreed Friday to a two-year, $116 million Warriors extension. ESPN’s Bobby Marks estimates it puts Curry at about $652 million in career on-court earnings, making him the first NBA player to pass $600 million.
The Sporting News2026-09-26

DAZN streams Manchester's BKFC 94; Till-Romero main event expected around 6 p.m. ET
BKFC 94, headlined by Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero, is at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday, Sept. 26. DAZN streams it for $24.99; the main card starts at 2 p.m. ET, and the main event is expected around 6 p.m. ET, depending on undercard bouts.
Insider Monkey2026-09-26

Halliburton signs Venezuela oil-and-gas MoUs with Eneva and WESCA
Halliburton signed nonbinding MoUs with Brazil’s Eneva and Venezuela’s WESCA on Sept. 21 to pursue oil and gas opportunities in Venezuela. The company disclosed no financial terms, production targets or spending commitments.
BBC2026-09-26

CNN left off White House media schedule for Trump's Air Force One trip
CNN was left off the White House media schedule for Donald Trump’s Saturday Air Force One trip to Knoxville, where he is due to attend a Tennessee-Texas football game. CNN had been scheduled to travel with him and reported no outlet was listed as its replacement.
Insider Monkey2026-09-26

TotalEnergies signs Venezuela oil MoU, with key terms still unknown
TotalEnergies signed a memorandum of understanding with Venezuela’s government on Sept. 19, potentially setting up a return after its 2021 exit. Financial and production terms remain undisclosed; a hydrocarbons ministry official said the agreement includes the Travi field.
BBC2026-09-26

Peter Kyle calls on Burnham’s government to step up its growth drive
Former business secretary Peter Kyle says Andy Burnham’s government lacks focus on growth and needs more urgency. He suggested testing taxes for their effect on growth and discussing with unions whether to delay some workers’ rights changes.
The Cool Down2026-09-26

Automatic enrollment for Pennsylvania utility discounts remains unresolved
Pennsylvania debates automatic sign-ups for utility discounts: only about 22% of eligible gas customers and 23% of eligible electric customers received aid in a typical year from 2014 through 2024. Income-data sharing does not automatically enroll customers.
EssentiallySports2026-09-26

Usain Bolt appears near IShowSpeed in track footage; coaching is unconfirmed
Footage shared by Overtime on Sept. 24 appears to show IShowSpeed sprinting at a high school track, with Usain Bolt nearby. Speedy HQ’s X post described it as filming for Speed’s “Speed Goes Pro” series, but whether Bolt was coaching him is unconfirmed.
Insider Monkey2026-09-26

Tesla’s 158.7x forward P/E reflects investor bets beyond car sales
An Insider Monkey analysis says Tesla’s roughly 158.7-times forward-earnings valuation reflects hopes for Robotaxi, autonomous driving and Optimus, not just car sales. Revenue fell to $94.8 billion in 2025 and net income to $3.8 billion; its second-quarter operating margin was 1.
Insider Monkey2026-09-26

Goldman raises Marathon Petroleum price target to $472, above its record
Goldman Sachs raised its Marathon Petroleum price target to $472 from $376 on Sept. 21, kept its Buy rating and sees more than 17% upside from the current share price—above the refiner’s $428 record set earlier this month. MPC has gained over 143% in 2026.
Motley Fool2026-09-26

Robinhood IPO shares fell 82%, but a $10,000 stake is now worth $31,300
At roughly $119 a share, Robinhood’s July 2021 IPO price of $38 would value a $10,000 investment at about $31,300. Shares had fallen 82% to $6.89 in June 2022; Q2 2026 revenue was up 32% year over year, with crypto below 8%.
Pro Football Network2026-09-26

Pelissero ties Kirk Cousins trade scenario to another team’s QB injury
Tom Pelissero said a Kirk Cousins trade could make sense if another team loses its quarterback to injury. Pelissero expects the 2-0 Raiders to keep him while he plays well; Cousins has 413 passing yards and six total touchdowns through two games.