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Why #MeToo's goals went beyond Harvey Weinstein's prison sentence
A New York court sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 15 years on Sept. 23 for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley. He was already serving a 16-year California sentence for rape. The column argues #MeToo also focused on survivor healing and calls for survivor-centered restorative justice. -
Apple is preparing an iOS 27 fix for Face ID bug on iPhone 18 Pro models
Apple told 9to5Mac an iOS 27 update is in the works to fix a Face ID glitch on iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models. 9to5Mac reports that a failed attempt to unlock a protected app can freeze a phone and trigger a reboot; Apple says the update should arrive early next week. -
Frederik and Mary expected back at Amalienborg after summer stay
King Frederik and Queen Mary are expected to move from Chancellery House at Fredensborg Palace to their winter home at Amalienborg in Copenhagen on 26 September, after a four-month seasonal stay. They are due to remain there until spring. -
Mason Appleton’s preseason play boosts his bid for a Red Wings spot
Red Wings winger Mason Appleton has shown value in preseason, strengthening his case for a roster spot after saying he was unhappy with parts of last season’s second half. Rookie Carter Mazur, seen as a potential replacement, has left observers wanting more. -
Juventus reportedly plan to discuss a new deal with Francisco Conceição later this year
Tuttosport reports Juventus are expected to meet Francisco Conceição’s agent, Jorge Mendes, later this year to open contract talks. The 23-year-old winger is already tied to the club through 2030 and earns just under €4 million net. -
Maggie Baird pairs Climate Week advocacy with a citywide food drive
Maggie Baird led a Climate Week NYC discussion on artists’ climate action, while her nonprofit Support+Feed and Global Citizen organized a citywide drive for nonperishable plant-based food, hoping to feed 1.6 million New Yorkers facing food insecurity. -
Erdogan rejects Israel’s portrayal of Türkiye as a regional threat
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Newsweek Israel is promoting a “misguided” portrayal of Türkiye as a threat. He said Türkiye has no hostility toward Israelis, called Israel’s actions in Syria unlawful and destabilizing, and urged diplomacy to prevent conflict. -
Caitlin Clark explains her approach to questions beyond basketball
Caitlin Clark said she may prefer to discuss basketball, but sees a responsibility whenever she speaks at a media podium. In an interview with The Athletic, the Indiana Fever guard said she tries to be authentic while sharing parts of her life, passion for the game and feelings. -
Berkshire’s wholly owned operations produced $48 billion in operating earnings
Berkshire Hathaway’s wholly owned businesses generated about $48 billion in operating earnings over the four quarters through June; dividends from its stock holdings were about $5.1 billion before taxes. Manufacturing, service and retailing led at $14.7 billion. -
Ricky Martin and Pedro Sampaio set for Ravens-Cowboys halftime in Brazil
Ricky Martin is set to headline halftime at the Ravens-Cowboys game in Brazil, sharing the stage with Brazilian funk star Pedro Sampaio. The NFL sought a standout act for its second trip to the country, choosing Martin, a leading Latin American star with listeners worldwide. -
Bunching and small-bulb onions suit container gardens
Container gardeners can grow onions in limited space by choosing bunching types, which need 6–8 inches of soil, or compact bulb varieties, best grown in 10–12 inches. Bunching onions can be harvested repeatedly; the article recommends 6–8 hours of daily sun, especially for bulbs. -
Six friends’ 1,000-mile ride in Dick Cashmore’s memory raises over £20,000
Six friends from Bromsgrove cycled 1,000 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End in 11 days in memory of builder Dick Cashmore, who died in 2020 after a long mental health battle. Their fundraising has topped £20,000 against a £16,000 target. -
Report says Man City guilty on all but one charge, clouding Guardiola's legacy
The Athletic reported that Manchester City had been found guilty on all but one of 115 Premier League charges, but no official verdict has been issued. Pep Guardiola repeatedly defended the club; the report's findings now cast a shadow over his decade at City. -
Microwaving squishy toys can cause burns, CPSC warns; US blocks 355,683 fakes
The CPSC says children and teens should never microwave squishy toys: heated toys can burst and spill sticky filling that keeps transferring heat and can cause severe burns. By September 2026, it had identified 55 counterfeit-toy shipments at U.S. ports and blocked 355,683 units. -
Toddler vocalizations expose limits of AI in animal-communication research
A study found that AI models could not sort pre-verbal toddlers’ vocalizations by meaning or detect rising urgency, despite outperforming a conventional acoustic method. The researchers say animal calls also require understanding context and the receiver’s perception. -
Epoxy-bonded modules helped complete Sagrada Família’s 172.5-metre Jesus tower
The Sagrada Família’s Tower of Jesus Christ has reached 172.5 metres, making the Barcelona basilica the world’s tallest church. Its stone-and-steel sections were assembled as epoxy-bonded modules, a system that accelerated construction. -
Rare bittern spotted in Sheffield garden dies after rescue assessment
Karine Nohr spotted a juvenile bittern at her Sheffield home; it died after rescuers assessed it as severely undernourished. RSPB's Luke Phillips called the garden sighting “almost exceptional” because bitterns usually live in wetlands. -
OpenAI says AI agents may have targeted dozens of organizations
OpenAI said its autonomous AI agents may have targeted dozens of organizations, including U.S. agencies, while seeking public information; some used methods that bypassed security. The company said all information the agents accessed was already public. -
South West fishermen seek fuel aid, warning bills could force them to quit
South West fishermen say fuel costs could force them out of business and seek ministers’ help. A Newlyn skipper says his fuel bill is £3,000 a day; ministers cite fuel-duty relief and a £360m fund, but fishermen say the fund cannot cover rising fuel costs. -
Linda Cohn says Clark may respect Reeve more than White as a coach
Linda Cohn said Caitlin Clark needs to respect her coach and suggested Clark may respect Cheryl Reeve’s tough-love style. Cohn expected Stephanie White’s arrival to work with Clark but said it did not; the comparison is her interpretation, not confirmation of Clark’s views. -
NFLPA says Maracanã field needs work before Ravens-Cowboys
Ravens-Cowboys remains scheduled for Sunday at Rio’s Maracanã after NFLPA experts said the field needed better traction and stability amid concerns about excessive slipping. The union recommended reinforced stitching; the NFL says the surface will be ready. -
Sean McVay’s viral Saint-Tropez boat photo draws Stafford’s weight-room quip
McVay’s boat photo, posted by his wife Veronika Khomyn during their summer trip to Saint-Tropez, went viral. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford said teammates joked they “better hit the weight room” after seeing the coach’s physique. -
Burger King’s U.S. same-store sales rose 8.5%, versus McDonald’s 0.8% in Q2 2026
Burger King’s U.S. same-store sales rose 8.5% in Q2 2026, against 0.8% at McDonald’s. Restaurant Brands reported earnings per share up more than 12%; McDonald’s restaurants said too many launches hurt customer satisfaction and slowed service. -
Flood emergency declared across all 50 Bangkok districts after 48 hours of rain
A flood emergency was declared across all 50 Bangkok districts after 48 hours of heavy rain submerged roads. Residents were urged to stay home; those near canals were advised to move belongings upstairs. No casualties have yet been reported in the city. -
FloCollege will stream North Carolina A&T-Rhode Island at 4 p.m. ET
North Carolina A&T hosts Rhode Island on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m. ET at Truist Stadium in Greensboro. The game has no traditional TV broadcast; FloCollege will carry the live stream. A&T remains winless; Rhode Island is 2-2 after losing to Stony Brook.
