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Houston Mayor Works to Replace Bystander's Car After Claim Denied
At work, University of Houston student Abigail Trujillo's Nissan Altima was totaled by dozens of shots fired by Houston police trying to apprehend Jamarcus Spates. Houston denied her claim, but Mayor John Whitmire says he is making an exception and arranging a replacement. -
Susie Wiles says cancer treatment deepened her sense of purpose
After a mid-March diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says six months of treatment while continuing in her role deepened her sense of purpose. On Sept. 16, she said doctors had declared her cancer-free. -
Henry A. Murray died at 95; his Kaczynski study remains controversial
Harvard psychologist Henry A. Murray died of pneumonia in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on June 23, 1988, aged 95. Ted Kaczynski took part in his 1959–62 study; no record shows Kaczynski credited it with his later actions, and historians and psychologists debate its influence. -
Redfin ranks Houston first for millennials, San Antonio for Gen Z
Redfin’s Census-based study puts Houston first among millennial destinations, with 16,365 more moving in than out (0.9% net migration), and San Antonio first for Gen Z, with a net inflow of 10,678 (3.1%). Austin and Dallas also rank in Gen Z’s top five. -
NYC parent respondents mostly welcome AI moratorium, flag screen-time concerns
New York City began a one-year moratorium on student use of generative AI in grades 2K–8, alongside screen-time caps. Most parents replying to a local school newsletter author's query welcomed it, while others feared limits on learning and tech skills. -
Advocates project Pennsylvania efficiency bill could cut utility bills by $291 million a year by 2035
Pennsylvania's efficiency bill for 15 appliance and water-fixture categories passed the state House, but Senate action has stalled. Advocacy groups project nearly $291 million in annual utility savings by 2035; standards would apply only to new purchases, not existing products. -
Southwest, United seek earlier software as FAA probes Boeing 737 MAX glitch
The FAA is investigating a Boeing 737 MAX software glitch that can affect automated navigation when pilots change their planned route after a missed approach. Southwest and United have asked not to receive new jets with the software, seeking an earlier version. -
Oregon's Dante Moore taken to hospital after head hit; coach says he is moving
Dante Moore left No. 20 Oregon’s 41-27 win over No. 12 USC in the second quarter after a hit to the head while sliding. He was taken by ambulance to Los Angeles General Medical Center; coach Dan Lanning said Moore was moving as the team continued assessing him. -
Orange County renters say HOA president threatened a $500 fine, lawsuit and eviction
An Orange County, California, family says its HOA president threatened the landlords with a $500 fine and lawsuit unless they evicted the renters after a car-repair argument. The poster acknowledged violating an HOA rule; the latest update reported no formal action. -
For older adults facing homelessness, nursing homes can become a fallback
Older adults who lose housing after serious illness can wind up in nursing homes despite not needing that level of care, as shelters and supportive housing fall short. United Health Foundation research estimates that one in 11 nursing-home residents have low-care needs. -
Pope Leo urges Church to confront its past before meeting French abuse survivors
Pope Leo urged the Church to face past failings and heal wounds in Lourdes on Sunday, hours before a planned closed-door meeting with seven French survivors of clergy abuse. Some survivors doubted the meeting would bring quick change. -
Anna Grace alleges ex-husband shoved her; police arrested her, not him
TikTok creator Anna Grace says her ex-husband shoved her, leaving her with a minor concussion, wrist injury and seven stitches in her knee. She says police arrested her, not him; she still faces a charge and now has full custody of their son. -
SNAP benefits rise Oct. 1 as states’ share of administrative costs jumps
SNAP maximums rise Oct. 1; a family of three in the 48 contiguous states and D.C. sees its monthly maximum increase by $23. States’ administrative share rises from 50% to 75%; most states must also pay part of benefits in 2027, a cost analysts say could strain budgets. -
Worker charged after allegedly letting 3 girls hit boy at Mauldin preschool
Loretta Denise Freeman was arrested July 19 and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after allegedly letting three 4-year-old girls hit a boy at SolVerus Academy Christian Preschool in Mauldin on June 19. The boy’s aunt sued Freeman and the school Sept. 9. -
SLED probes claims two Yemassee officers moved Murdaugh murder weapons
SLED is investigating Yemassee Police Chief Greg Alexander and another officer over allegations they moved and concealed the missing guns and bloody clothing after Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were killed in 2021. Alexander denies involvement in removing evidence, his lawyer says. -
Ted Kaczynski pleaded guilty in 1998, received life without parole and died in 2023
Ted Kaczynski pleaded guilty in 1998 to avoid the death penalty and was sentenced to life without parole. After more than 20 years at Colorado’s ADX Florence, he was transferred to a North Carolina medical facility in 2021 and died by suicide in 2023, aged 81. -
Nebraska mother says $19 over SNAP limit cost her $150 a month
A Nebraska mother says earning $19 above SNAP’s income limit cost her $150 a month in food assistance in early 2024. A 2026 injury cut her hours; she was denied SNAP again, and her family turned to credit cards, showing how benefit cliffs can leave households worse off. -
Richland County jail probe uncovers 62 unreported crimes
Richland County’s Alvin S. Glenn jail probe uncovered 62 crimes left unreported since December 2025; seven employees and 17 inmates were arrested. Since the initial arrests were announced, the sheriff’s department has opened at least 154 new cases. -
Federal waters off South Carolina open to red snapper fishing Oct. 9-22
South Carolina anglers can fish for red snapper in federal waters Oct. 9-22 after a legal challenge canceled the planned summer season. Each person may keep one fish a day, at least 20 inches long; the statewide catch limit is 8,695 fish. -
Motorized use could become the default on national forest trails under a Forest Service proposal
The U.S. Forest Service proposes reversing its “closed unless designated open” rule: national forest trails would be open to ATVs, dirt bikes and 4x4s unless marked closed. Supporters say this would expand access; opponents warn of habitat damage and user conflicts. -
Navy cites verification as Iran war wounded tally rises by 37
The Defense Casualty Analysis System’s Iran-war tally rose by 37 wounded U.S. troops earlier this week: 29 sailors and eight Marines. The Navy said it had fully validated the count and attributed the increase to verification protocols; all 29 sailors have returned to active duty. -
Police declare major incident near RAF Fairford after arrests on suspicion of Explosives Act offences
On Sunday, police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford after several men were arrested on suspicion of Explosives Act offences. Properties in Whelford were being evacuated, and an Army bomb-disposal team was examining several vehicles. -
DHS rejects report ICE would arrest only migrants with charges or convictions
DHS denied a Daily Wire report that ICE agents were told to arrest only people in the country illegally with criminal charges or convictions. The department said “no one is off the table” and that anyone in the U.S. illegally would be arrested and deported. -
Roadblocks and armed police block access as security rises at US base in Fairford
A Reuters witness reported significantly increased security at the US air base in Fairford, England, in recent days: roadblocks and armed police prevented access, and emergency vehicles were parked nearby. The US Air Force would not discuss specific force-protection measures. -
Beckett suspends Base and Standard submissions less than two weeks after reopening
Beckett has again paused new Base and Standard card submissions, less than two weeks after reopening the tiers on Sept. 15. Express is the only available option as the company processes existing orders to maintain its estimated turnaround times. -
New Jersey proposes extending older flood-rule review window to 2027
New Jersey’s environmental agency proposes extending through July 20, 2027, the window for eligible permit applications to be reviewed under older flood standards. Advocates warn the move would leave communities less protected from flooding and storm damage. -
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang leave China for 10-year Atlanta Zoo loan
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang left Chengdu early Sunday for a 10-year loan to Zoo Atlanta, under an agreement between China and the United States. At his Washington summit with Donald Trump, Xi Jinping said they would reach Atlanta within days. -
Tampa council approves South Howard drainage plan amid business opposition
Tampa City Council approved the South Howard drainage plan on Sept. 17 for an underground system that would route stormwater to the bay. Parkland Estates and Palma Ceia Pines could benefit, but the South Howard Business Alliance opposes the plan and may challenge it. -
Survey finds mother-to-child HIV services disrupted despite US pledge
An amfAR survey of 166 PEPFAR-funded organizations across 46 countries found 63% reported disruptions to services preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission amid US funding cuts; 22% said they had ended those services, despite a US pledge to protect them.
