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Mizzou lists Ahmad Hardy out, Darris Smith questionable before SEC opener
Mizzou’s injury report for Saturday night’s SEC opener at Mississippi State lists Ahmad Hardy out and Darris Smith questionable. The Bulldogs ruled out defensive linemen Diesel Moye and Trevion Williams and receiver Ayden Williams; linebacker Zakari Tillman is probable. -
Twellman sees no pro NFL path for Harry Kane's dual-sport idea
Harry Kane has floated becoming an NFL specialist kicker while finishing his soccer career in MLS, but MLS analyst Taylor Twellman replied to a report about the idea that there was “no chance” of him playing professionally, citing his own high-school experience. -
Bo Bichette says contact with former Blue Jays teammates is limited
Bo Bichette said he has had little contact with former Blue Jays teammates since joining the Mets, answering, “Honestly, not much.” He said they are busy playing baseball. The Mets have been eliminated from the playoffs; Toronto is close to missing a berth. -
Penguins visit Columbus for third preseason game amid roster battles
Penguins visit Columbus tonight for their third preseason game, beginning a two-game road stretch that ends Saturday. The game roster does not include the team’s big names; Sergei Murashov is the only notable goalie selected and is expected to play all 60 minutes. -
Bo Nix says Rams’ revamped defense will challenge Denver on Sunday night
The Denver Broncos face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football after both won in Week 2. Bo Nix said the Rams’ veteran front and added cornerback depth will test Denver; Aaron Donald has returned from retirement, while Myles Garrett is out with a Week 1 injury. -
Shemar Stewart makes his 2026 Bengals debut with a sack against Houston
Shemar Stewart made his 2026 debut for Cincinnati against Houston and recorded a sack after being injured for most of training camp. The report describes him as returning with renewed confidence and excitement about joining a defense bolstered by veteran additions. -
Georgia-Oklahoma preview highlights Mateer’s struggles and Bulldogs’ run game
Georgia hosts Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium this Saturday, with the Sooners coming off a loss to Michigan and a close win over New Mexico. The preview identifies quarterback John Mateer’s struggles and Georgia’s run-heavy win over Arkansas as key storylines. -
Mitsotakis presses for renewed Parthenon Marbles talks
Reports cited by The Telegraph say Britain-Greece talks on the Parthenon Sculptures have stalled, with no negotiations underway. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is urging their resumption, but says any deal must permanently reunite the works in Athens. -
Gen Z workers seek workplace perks, with 27% receiving stock awards
A 2025 Bank of America survey found 27% of full-time Gen Z workers receive stock awards, more than any previous generation, as young employees seek workplace perks such as 401(k)s and health savings accounts. The survey covered 941 full-time employees with 401(k) plans. -
MindyKnows’ unlimited Washington University package costs $525 a year
MindyKnows offers college students local, parent-like help when families live far away, from prescription pickups and support during illness to company during ER visits. Its unlimited Washington University package costs $525 a year. -
A box truck ran AC on solar and batteries in desert heat above 100°F
Dave from Ebike VanLife showed a converted box truck running its 12,000-BTU mini-split in California and Arizona desert heat above 100°F, without shore power or daytime generator use. The system had 1,950 watts of rooftop solar and about 10 kWh of batteries. -
NPO takes charge as the Netherlands returns to Eurovision in 2027
The Netherlands will compete at Eurovision in 2027, with NPO taking responsibility for its entry after AVROTROS said it would not take part over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza. Spain is weighing a boycott extension; RTVE has yet to decide. -
Oskar Flodstrom’s $50 pill-bottle table experiment led to $253,000 in 90-day gross sales
Oskar Flodstrom, 23, turned a $50 Facebook Marketplace experiment into a $225 pill-bottle table that generated $150,000 in gross sales in two weeks. In his interview, he said hundreds of orders were stuck in customs, with about $80,000 of Shopify funds unavailable. -
Gas-tax relief across 17 states spans active measures and stalled proposals
AAA reported a $4.74 national average for regular gas on Sept. 23, up 11 cents in a week. Of 17 states pursuing relief, five enacted measures this year, though Georgia’s has expired; proposals are pending in Ohio and Massachusetts, while 10 others have no statewide cut. -
Satellite study finds sharks, turtles and whales select ocean habitats
Satellite tracking of 82 blue sharks, leatherback turtles and fin whales in the Northwest Atlantic found all three selected certain ocean habitat types, or “Seascapes,” including productive waters. Fin-whale results were less certain. -
US-China AI notification plan remains uncertain as summit talks continue
The US has proposed an AI notification channel with China, but Beijing has not said if it will join, leaving the plan's scope unclear as the summit continues through Friday. One policy analyst said it sounded informal and would likely fall short of a direct hotline. -
Newsweek names 10 winners of its inaugural 2026 health AI awards
Newsweek named 10 winners in its inaugural 2026 AI Impact Health Awards, covering fields from early detection and data security to imaging and remote monitoring. Honorees include RiverSpring Living, Pfizer, C the Signs, AssistIQ and Ob Hospitalist Group. -
Eight researchers to share up to $20 million from Schmidt Sciences
Schmidt Sciences will provide up to $20 million over five years to eight 2026 Schmidt Polymaths, giving each as much as $2.5 million to pursue research beyond their established fields, including work on immunity, climate-resilient crops, AI and cosmology. -
McManis lists winery and vineyard portfolio spanning 3,500 acres for nearly $78 million
McManis Family Vineyards has listed its winery and 10 vineyards, covering 3,500 acres, for just under $78 million. The US-Canada trade war was one factor behind the sale; Canadian bans cost the US wine industry $357 million in 2025, the Wine Institute says. -
Poll: Majorities in Canada and US say Trump’s tariffs were wrong
A POLITICO poll found 83% of Canadians and 56% of Americans said President Trump was wrong to impose tariffs on some Canadian imports; 8% of Canadians and 26% of Americans said he was right. Public First surveyed 4,183 adults from Sept. 13 to 15. -
Roger Marshall urges ICE to coordinate with southwest Kansas police
Sen. Roger Marshall urged ICE to coordinate with local police during southwest Kansas warrant operations, saying it would help keep residents safe. Officials in Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal said they learned of the operations only after agents appeared. -
US will reclassify some flight disruptions from Oct. 19, potentially affecting compensation
From Oct. 19, the US Department of Transportation will classify some flight delays and cancellations differently. The change could make compensation harder to obtain; the department expects it to reduce the value of airline-provided amenities and compensation. -
Study links Alzheimer’s to impaired bone marrow monocyte development
Researchers found impaired monocyte development in mouse models of Alzheimer’s, with a similar pattern in patients. In mice, targeted therapy restoring bone marrow monocyte production improved disease pathology and increased monocyte-derived macrophages’ movement into the brain. -
Ikt noise-canceling headphones fall to $30 in Walmart's 82% sale
Walmart is selling Ikt Hybrid Noise-Canceling Headphones for $30, down from $170, an 82% discount that saves shoppers $140. They offer up to 100 hours of playback in standard Bluetooth mode, or up to 80 hours with noise cancellation and music playing. -
Paul Butler, former Sinn Féin MLA who confessed to 1974 murder, dies
Former Sinn Féin MLA and ex-IRA prisoner Paul Butler has died. He had confessed to the 1974 murder of reserve RUC constable John Rodgers and was jailed for 15 years; after his release, he entered politics, later serving as Lagan Valley MLA. -
Udi Christians worship at Gandzasar amid Azerbaijan-Armenia heritage dispute
Azerbaijan’s Udi Christians held a service in their native Udi language at Karabakh’s Gandzasar monastery. Azerbaijan identifies the site with Caucasian Albanian Christianity, while Armenia identifies it with Armenian Apostolic tradition. -
King's Wood parking fees begin 1 October; Clowes Wood expected soon after
Forestry England will begin charging for parking at King's Wood near Ashford on 1 October, with Clowes Wood near Whitstable expected to follow soon. Some visitors say fees may deter them, while others say paying could help maintain the woods. -
Trump’s reported College GameDay visit in Knoxville remains unconfirmed
ESPN has not confirmed Clay Travis’s report that President Donald Trump will appear on Pat McAfee’s College GameDay in Knoxville on Saturday before Tennessee faces Texas. The network declined to comment, and fans voiced both support and opposition.
