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Peyton Manning will back nephew Arch against alma mater Tennessee
Peyton Manning says he’ll pull for nephew Arch when No. 1 Texas visits his alma mater, No. 14 Tennessee, on Saturday, despite his loyalty to the Volunteers. His father, Archie, made the same choice for Peyton when Tennessee played Ole Miss in 1996. -
Tesla's Nevada Semi plant is set to open as investors await scale-up evidence
Tesla will open its Sparks, Nevada, Semi factory Thursday as investors seek proof the electric truck can scale. The plant is designed for up to 50,000 trucks a year; its first truck came off the high-volume line in late April, but full ramp-up is still ahead. -
Former Meta CTO Mike Schroepfer outlines wave-powered AI data center concept
Former Meta CTO Mike Schroepfer described a proposed floating AI inference center powered by wave-energy buoys. The buoys would use their motion to pump water that runs turbines; Starlink would provide connectivity, while cold seawater would aid cooling. -
Lucca festival to host ‘Percy Jackson’ Season 3 panel with unseen footage
“Percy Jackson” stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri will join co-creator Jonathan E. Steinberg and executive producer Dan Shotz for a Season 3 panel at Italy’s Lucca Comics and Games, with previously unseen footage. The festival runs Oct. 28-Nov. 1. -
Yankees’ $2.6 billion Apollo financing spotlights MLB’s equity-cap change
The Yankees announced a $2.6 billion Apollo financing agreement combining credit and equity; the Steinbrenner family retains control. It also highlights MLB’s recent loosening of the former 15% private-equity ownership cap, now closer to the NBA’s 20% limit. -
Razoo’s new owners roll out a menu centered on Louisiana flavors
Razoo’s Cajun Cafe has rolled out a new food menu across all its restaurants, with owner M Crowd Hospitality emphasizing scratch-made dishes, Cajun and Creole techniques and Louisiana flavors as it seeks to restore the 35-year-old brand after bankruptcy. -
PicPay targets insurance platform with Kovr deal and 53% Estrutural stake
PicPay’s Kovr acquisition and 53% controlling stake in Estrutural Corretora support its push for an end-to-end insurance platform. The plan pairs Kovr’s digital insurance and underwriting with Estrutural’s brokerage, aiming to give PicPay more control. -
Jay Bilas recalls Chris Spatola’s selflessness after his death
Jay Bilas remembered Chris Spatola as a selfless friend and devoted father after Spatola died suddenly Monday. Bilas told WRAL that Spatola had exceptional character; Spatola and Jamie, daughter of former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, had three children. -
Rhyne Howard ties WNBA steals mark as Atlanta beats Liberty 83-65
Meghan L. Hall reported on X that Rhyne Howard tied the WNBA single-season record with 100 steals as the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 83-65 on Wednesday. The win clinched Atlanta the fourth playoff seed; its first-round opponent remains undetermined. -
IndiGo’s Delhi-bound Boeing 787 returns to Heathrow after technical issue
An IndiGo Boeing 787 returned safely to Heathrow on 22 September after a technical issue on its Delhi-bound flight. It turned back about 20 minutes after take-off; IndiGo said passengers were offered hotel accommodation and put on the next available flights. -
NYC chose It's Electric for 700 curbside chargers; founder kept the win from investors
NYC chose It's Electric in July to replace its pilot with 700 permanent curbside EV chargers citywide over three years. Founder Tiya Gordon withheld the news during bridge fundraising, saying she wanted investors to benefit from a higher future Series A valuation. -
Reports point to season-ending surgery for Giants QB Jaxson Dart
Reports linked in SB Nation’s Giants roundup say quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery, with a six-month recovery. Coverage discusses Jameis Winston as his replacement and says the offense may change because he lacks Dart’s running ability. -
Penny Lancaster says Rod Stewart’s slight heart blockage needed a stent
Rod Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster says doctors found a slight heart blockage after he nearly fainted onstage in Utah in June. He had a stent procedure in August; his team canceled tour dates during recovery. She says he is doing well and eager to return. -
Maryland's ground game falters in 35-26 loss as run-blocking draws focus
Maryland rushed for 64 yards, including 48 by its running backs, in Saturday’s 35-26 loss to Virginia Tech. Coach Mike Locksley said Tuesday the offense must improve its run blocking; Iverson Howard and Harry Dalton III averaged 2.8 yards per carry. -
Three conditions are needed for Social Security’s $4,152 maximum at 67
The maximum Social Security benefit at age 67 is $4,152 a month in 2026, but few qualify: applicants need at least 35 years of work, maximum taxable earnings in each of their 35 highest-earning years, and must wait until 67 to claim. The 2026 earnings cap is $184,500. -
Kentucky commit Tristin Hughes expected to visit Louisville Saturday
Four-star safety Tristin Hughes, who committed to Kentucky in April after decommitting from Syracuse, is expected to visit Louisville from Saturday to Monday, Rivals' Allen Trieu reports. Hughes is also expected to visit Michigan in October. -
Three freshmen fuel No. 4 Maryland’s 1-0 win over then-No. 7 Wisconsin
Freshmen Said El Eyssami, Rodrigo Neri and Franklin Affanyi helped No. 4 Maryland beat then-No. 7 Wisconsin, 1-0. El Eyssami scored in the 49th minute, Neri took three shots, one on goal, and Affanyi played all 90 minutes in defense. -
The 0-2 Colts face a pivotal Week 3 home game against Houston
The Colts are 0-2 entering Week 3, and Sunday's home game against the 0-2 Texans is not technically a must-win. But the analysis says teams starting 0-3 have about a 2.5% chance of a postseason berth, making a win pivotal for Indianapolis. -
Some workers are retiring early amid stock gains; a downturn could send them back to work
Some workers are retiring early as rising stocks boost their 401(k) balances, but a downturn could erode savings and lead some to return to work. Separately, an AARP survey found 6% of retirees had “unretired” in the first half of 2026, largely because they needed money. -
Aliyah Boston recalls the challenge of guarding China’s Zhang Ziyu
Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston said guarding China’s Zhang Ziyu in Team USA’s 94-61 win in its World Cup opener left her feeling “small”; she described struggling to move Zhang in the post. Zhang came off the bench for 13 points, six rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes. -
Warsh’s plan for less Fed guidance may leave markets more volatile
At Jackson Hole on Aug. 28, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh called for a “quieter” Fed with less advance guidance; Motley Fool says the shift could increase market volatility. After the Sept. 16 rate hike, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw modest volatility, while the Dow fell 1.21%. -
AEW All Out 2026 preview backs Ospreay to retain against Moxley
A preview of AEW All Out 2026 predicts champion Will Ospreay will retain the AEW World Championship against Jon Moxley. The card also features eight other title matches or No. 1 contender bouts, with the article forecasting winners across the lineup. -
Reddit users question Louisiana homeowner’s $24,000 Powerwall 3 quote
A Louisiana homeowner was quoted $24,000 to add a Tesla Powerwall 3 to an existing Powerwall 2. Reddit’s r/solar commenters called the estimate unusually high, while a separate debate in the thread questioned whether the two battery generations can be paired. -
Abdirahman Keinaan’s docuseries premieres at Helsinki International Film Festival
Finnish YouTuber Abdirahman Keinaan’s docuseries “Keinaan, Go Back to Somalia” premiered at Helsinki International Film Festival. It follows his trip to Somalia and his exploration of what it means to live between two cultures. -
Chargers lead NFL in yards allowed per rush after two games
After two games, the Los Angeles Chargers lead the NFL by allowing 2.75 yards per rush; excluding six opponent kneel-downs, the average rises to 3.03, still fourth-best. The analysis calls run defense their clearest on-paper edge against Buffalo. -
Motley Fool highlights SentinelOne and Fortinet as AI-security stocks
Motley Fool presents SentinelOne and Fortinet as AI-cybersecurity stocks for about $5,000. Its article reports first-half 2026 revenue of $569 million at SentinelOne, up 21%, and nearly $3.9 billion at Fortinet, up 23%; Fortinet's net income topped $1.1 billion. -
Alyssa Edwards urges Ken Paxton to focus on policy after campaign ad
Alyssa Edwards, whose TV and online clips Ken Paxton used in an ad calling her “sick and twisted” while attacking Senate rival James Talarico, responded in an open letter, saying Texas is big enough for all and urging the attorney general to focus on policy and leadership. -
Fenty, Glow Recipe and Huda Beauty make light of lookalike eye patches
Fenty Beauty, Glow Recipe and Huda Beauty introduced similarly packaged under-eye patches within days, prompting fans to question the resemblance. The brands responded with jokes and memes, treating the apparent clash as playful rather than hostile. -
Ohio State-Illinois game puts the Illibuck turtle trophy up for grabs
Ohio State and Illinois will meet for a second straight season after an eight-year pause, with the Illibuck Trophy at stake Saturday. The winner takes a wooden turtle; an SB Nation writer says the tradition, dating to 1925, embodies college football’s campus rituals.
