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Senate report finds 84% of Iran-linked wallets transacted in Tether USDT
A report led by Senate Democrats found that 84% of 846 crypto wallets sanctioned by the U.S. and Israel in connection with Iran transacted in Tether’s USDT, which it said helped Iran move money across borders and fund proxy groups, including Hezbollah. -
After Vikings’ Tampa Bay win, writer names five player-of-the-game nominees
Minnesota won at Tampa Bay amid 17 punts, three interceptions and 17 penalties, improving to 3-0. The writer’s player-of-the-game nominees included Eric Wilson (10 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and Jordan Addison (five catches, 90 yards, a 41-yard touchdown). -
Chris Murphy calls for Instagram regulation; bill he backs targets minors
Sen. Chris Murphy said internet regulation should help people spend less time alone on Instagram, but did not outline an adult-focused plan. The bipartisan Kids Off Social Media Act he co-sponsors would instead restrict minors’ accounts and data use. -
Amazon MGM plans ‘Shadow Work’ series with Adrienne Miller writing pilot
Amazon MGM Studios is set to develop a one-hour series based on Adrienne Miller’s short story “Shadow Work.” Miller will write the pilot and executive produce; Marc Resteghini will also executive produce through Jack Tar Pictures. -
Miami-Dade had Florida's lowest county unemployment rate in August: 2.7%
Miami-Dade County had Florida's lowest unemployment rate in August at 2.7%, according to Florida Commerce; county figures were not seasonally adjusted. Florida's seasonally adjusted rate fell to 4.5%, its third monthly decline, but remained 0.5 percentage points above a year ago. -
Florida seeks outside oversight of new OpenAI models in child-harm lawsuit
On Monday, Florida’s attorney general asked a judge to bar OpenAI from developing new AI models without outside oversight in a suit alleging harm to children. OpenAI says it has paused training its most capable models until additional safeguards are in place. -
Kentucky expects to clear Milan Momcilovic for full practice next week
Kentucky coach Mark Pope said Monday that Milan Momcilovic is expected to be cleared for full practice next week after a shooting-hand finger injury limited him. The Iowa State transfer could be available for the Wildcats’ Oct. 16 exhibition against Little Rock. -
Waxahachie's former Boyce Feed Store is now home to Meat Church
Meat Church, Matt Pittman’s barbecue brand, opened a new supply store Saturday in Waxahachie’s former Boyce Feed Store. The three-acre site is triple the size of its former Main Street space and sells seasonings, meat products, grills, equipment and merchandise. -
Some Polk County Flock cameras reportedly move to private land yet scan the same road
Florida ordered cameras removed from state highway rights-of-way by Sept. 30. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he'd comply; The Ledger reported some Flock units moved to private land but still scanned vehicles on the same road; exact placements remain unverified. -
Notre Dame report: Porter out for season, Talich returns
Notre Dame’s latest report for its upcoming game against North Carolina lists WR Quincy Porter out for the season with a knee injury, with surgery scheduled this week; safety Luke Talich returns from a wrist injury, and OL Owen Strebig is questionable with a concussion. -
Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Series opens Tuesday with 8 p.m. games
The Yankees host the Red Sox in a best-of-three AL Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29. All games start at 8 p.m. EST on NBC and Peacock; Game 2 is Wednesday, Sept. 30, and a deciding Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1, if needed. -
Microsoft to eliminate 277 Puget Sound jobs on Nov. 21, filing says
A WARN filing says Microsoft plans to eliminate 277 jobs in Washington’s Puget Sound region on Nov. 21; employees were notified Sept. 22. The cuts include 252 positions at Redmond facilities and 25 remote roles. Microsoft says the facilities will remain open. -
J.J. McCarthy's Giants number remains unclear with No. 9 and No. 6 taken
The Giants traded for J.J. McCarthy on Monday, and he is set to start while Jaxson Dart is injured. His jersey number is unsettled: Isaiah Likely wears No. 9, and Dart's No. 6 is unavailable; if Likely keeps No. 9, McCarthy would need a double-digit number. -
Experts say Resnicks do not own most of California's water
Claims that Lynda and Stewart Resnick own 60–75% of California’s water are false. Through a subsidiary, the family has a stake in the Kern Water Bank, whose operations account for less than 1% of the state’s water, a UC Davis expert told AFP. -
Pennsylvania reports 890 measles cases, 173 hospitalizations and 4 deaths
Pennsylvania health officials reported 890 measles cases across 39 counties this year as of Sept. 25, including 173 hospitalizations and four deaths. Fewer than 1% of cases involved vaccinated people, and 31% were among patients under 18. -
Vanessa Maria Graber links journalism policy and Puerto Rican diaspora organizing
South Jersey native Vanessa Maria Graber, Free Press’s senior director of journalism and media education, works on journalism policy and First Amendment issues. She also co-founded Philly Boricuas, which organizes to educate and empower the Puerto Rican diaspora. -
Mike Tindall attends Laver Cup with Zara in first outing since father’s death
Mike Tindall made his first public outing since his father Phil died, attending the Laver Cup, an indoor tennis tournament in London, with wife Zara on Sept. 25. They chatted with Roger Federer. Phil was 80 and had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2003. -
Cornell DA reopens 2024 case over alleged fraternity sexual assault
Tompkins County's DA is reopening a case over a woman's allegation that seven Chi Phi fraternity members at Cornell drugged and sexually assaulted her in October 2024. No charges were filed then; Matthew Van Houten says a prosecutor is preparing it for a grand jury. -
Arizona I-40 driver arrested after saying he drove wrong-way for a game
Arizona troopers arrested an SUV driver for endangerment and reckless driving after stopping him westbound in I-40's eastbound lanes near Winslow on Sept. 20. DPS said he told troopers his wrong-way driving was part of a game called “Lunatic”; no one was hurt. -
Portland council approves $207,411 grant for street-takeover response
Portland City Council approved a $207,411 Oregon transportation grant by an 11-1 vote for four targeted street-takeover operations from July 8 to Sept. 30, 2026. At least two are expected to clear an event and restore traffic within an hour of police receiving a call. -
Giants trade 2027 fifth-round pick to Vikings for J.J. McCarthy
The New York Giants are acquiring quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota for a 2027 fifth-round pick, adding depth after starter Jaxson Dart was ruled out for the rest of the regular season with a torn MCL and meniscus. McCarthy had been the Vikings’ third-stringer. -
Some retirees’ minor children may qualify for Social Security benefits
Minor children of retirees receiving Social Security may qualify for up to half a parent’s benefit; those whose deceased parent received benefits may get up to 75%. Payments end at 16, or at 18 for a child with a disability, the agency says. -
Giants to acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 fifth-round pick
Ian Rapoport reports the Giants are acquiring quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota; Jordan Schultz reports New York will send a 2027 fifth-round pick. The move follows starter Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury in Week 2. -
Raoni Barcelos says he’s doing well but remains hospitalized after UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos remains hospitalized and has not been cleared to leave after losing consciousness during a late exchange with Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121. He told fans on Instagram that he is “doing great” and thanked them for their support.
