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- 1McEnroe calls for Grand Slam boycott as prize money protest ends●John McEnroe says players need to boycott Grand Slams - as they end public prize money protest https://www.nytimes.com/a
John McEnroe has said tennis players need to boycott the Grand Slams to win greater prize money, as the sport's players end their public protest over pay. The comment puts fresh pressure on the four major tournaments after a campaign that drew attention to the gap between player earnings and the revenue the Grand Slams generate. Debate over player pay in tennis continues to build.
- 2Coal still supplies a third of world electricity in 2024●Where does the world's electricity come from? In 2024, coal still produced about a third of it (34%), while wind and sol
New figures for 2024 show coal remains the world's largest source of electricity, generating roughly 34% of global power. Wind and solar together now account for about 15%, a sharp rise from just 4% a decade ago. The data has been visualised on interactive maps that zoom from global charts down to country-level detail, prompting discussion about the pace of the energy transition.
- 3Eagles face Bears on Monday Night Football●Eagles vs. Bears live updates: NFL 'Monday Night Football' score, prediction, odds and latest https://www.nytimes.com/at
The Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears met on Monday Night Football, with live coverage providing scores, predictions, betting odds and updates throughout the game. Fans followed along as the two NFC teams clashed in the week's featured primetime NFL matchup, with odds and win projections drawing particular attention ahead of kickoff.
- 4Red Bull awaits engine analysis before Verstappen grid penalty decision●Red Bull awaits engine analysis before deciding on Verstappen grid penalty https:// lemmy.world/post/52484677
Red Bull is holding off on any decision about a possible grid penalty for Max Verstappen until it completes an analysis of his car's engine. The team is assessing the power unit issue before determining whether components must be changed, which would trigger a penalty. The situation matters for the championship fight, as a grid drop would affect Verstappen's race prospects.
- 5NASA Backs Boeing's Starliner Despite Past Setbacks●Despite Setbacks, NASA Gives Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft a Boost https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/science/space/nasa
NASA is renewing its investment in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, signaling continued support for the program despite a history of technical problems and delays. The move suggests the agency still sees Starliner as key to its plans for flying crews to the International Space Station alongside SpaceX. Commenters are debating whether NASA's confidence in Boeing is justified given the spacecraft's troubled record.
- 6Polling shows climate rising up UK voter priorities▼# UK Persuasion UK has released polling that interrogates climate salience in the aftermath of the UK’s hottest summer o
UK Persuasion UK has released polling examining the salience of climate change following the UK's hottest summer on record. The survey finds climate now firmly among voters' top five issues, a significant rise from early 2026 when it sat closer to number ten. The findings suggest the extreme summer heat has shifted public concern, with more people ranking climate as a priority for politicians.
- 7New coalition pushes tax fairness to boost Washington competitiveness●To become more economically competitive, Washington must prioritize tackling tax fairness and securing sustainable reven
A newly launched group called the Partnership for a Competitive Puget Sound argues that Washington State must reform its tax system to stay economically competitive. The coalition says the state needs tax structures that are simple, fair, and competitive, while securing sustainable revenue for public services. Early commentary focuses on whether tax fairness can drive growth.
- 8Ukraine uses robots for airdrops and mine clearance in counterattack●# Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer - https:// arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0 9
Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has reportedly erased Russian gains, defeating a Russian pincer movement with the help of robotic systems. The robots carried out combat airdrops and cleared mines, reducing risk to Ukrainian soldiers. The operation is drawing attention as one of the most prominent examples of unmanned ground systems being used directly in frontline combat.
- 9Norris apologises to Colapinto over ban comments after Baku race●Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto over ban comments after Azerbaijan Grand Prix - BBC Sport https:// feddit.uk
McLaren driver Lando Norris has apologised to Franco Colapinto for comments suggesting the Argentine risked a race ban after their Azerbaijan Grand Prix clash. The remark, made following the incident at the Baku race, drew criticism, prompting Norris to walk back his words. The exchange has fuelled discussion among fans about the incident and driver conduct after the contentious moment.
- 10Commanders QB Jayden Daniels set to travel, practice in London●Commanders QB Jayden Daniels expected to travel, practice in London https://www. nfl.com/news/commanders-qb-jay den-dani
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to make the trip to London and take part in practice ahead of the team's game there, according to NFL reporting. Fans are watching closely for updates on his availability, as his participation in practice would signal he is on track to play in the international matchup.
- 11Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor on living in perpetual upheaval●From our magazine: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor offer a way to analyze the “world of perpetual upheavals” we are experie
The Texas Observer has published a magazine piece examining how Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor analyze today's 'world of perpetual upheavals' and their proposed strategies for combating it. The article weighs whether their model of resistance is sufficient for the current political moment, drawing on the two writers' recent work on crisis, authoritarianism and collective action.
- 12Suns owner Mat Ishbia plans to expand his stake in team▼Mat Ishbia plans to expand Suns stake, says team not affected by mortgage-firm woes https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/764
Phoenix Suns governor Mat Ishbia says he intends to increase his ownership stake in the NBA franchise and insists the team is not affected by troubles at his mortgage business, United Wholesale Mortgage. He made the comments at the Suns' media day, moving to reassure fans about the franchise's financial stability heading into the new season.
- 13One Genetic Tweak Could Turn Pancreatic Cells Into Diabetes Treatment●Some Pancreatic Cells Are Just One Genetic Tweak Away From Treating Diabetes https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wire d.c
A Wired report describes new research suggesting certain pancreatic cells can be converted into insulin-producing beta cells with a single genetic modification, offering a potential new avenue for treating diabetes. Scientists say the finding could eventually help restore insulin production in patients, though it remains at an early stage.
- 14Oasis reunion tour documentary coming to Disney+●オアシス再結成ツアーのドキュメンタリー『ドント・ルック・バック・イン・アンガー』 海外では独占未公開映像付きでDisney+で配信決定 – amass オアシス：ドント・ルック・バック・イン・アンガー © 2026 Disney. All
A documentary about Oasis's reunion tour, titled 'Don't Look Back in Anger', will stream on Disney+ internationally with exclusive never-before-seen footage. The announcement, widely reported in Japanese music media, follows the band's high-profile reunion shows and gives fans who missed the tour a chance to see it on screen. Disney holds distribution rights under a 2026 copyright notice.
- 15NASA boosts Boeing Starliner recovery after astronaut ordeal●"NASA ramps up support to get Boeing’s astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco" by @ AssociatedPress / Marc
NASA is increasing support to help Boeing get its Starliner astronaut capsule back in flight following the troubled mission that left Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stuck aboard the International Space Station. The spacecraft is set to return with a cargo-only launch to the ISS, and a crewed test flight is planned for 2028 as Boeing works to regain confidence in the program.
- 16Bronny James starts Lakers season without LeBron●Bronny James begins new Lakers chapter without LeBron: 'Feels like he's not here' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76410
Bronny James is beginning a new chapter with the Los Angeles Lakers now that LeBron James is no longer alongside him on the roster, saying in recent remarks that the team 'feels like he's not here.' The younger James, who joined the Lakers in 2024 and made history playing with his father, now faces pressure to establish himself on his own merit as training camp opens and the franchise moves into a post-LeBron era.
- 17Environmental groups petition FCC over space sunlight beaming plan●"Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse appr
Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency ignored potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy when it cleared the project, escalating scrutiny of commercial ventures that would alter the night sky.
- 18Susan Collins' Biddeford office doors vandalized with spray paint●I wasn't anywhere near there! I swear! 😉 Doors to Sen. # SusanCollins ' # BiddefordME office vandalized with spray paint
The doors of Senator Susan Collins' office in Biddeford, Maine, were vandalized with spray paint, according to a local news report. The incident drew joking and critical reactions online, with some commenters using disparaging hashtags about the Republican senator alongside the news.
- 19Scientists Hunt Dark Matter a Mile Underground●🌌 WATCH: About 85% of all matter across the # universe remains undetected by standard scientific instruments. Operating
Roughly 85% of the matter in the universe has never been directly detected, as it does not interact with standard instruments. UCLA astrophysicist Alvine Kamaha and the LUX-ZEPLIN collaboration are working nearly a mile (1.6 km) underground in South Dakota, tracking rare particle interactions in an effort to identify dark matter and shed light on one of physics' biggest open questions.
- 20Trump order forces Indiana utility to keep uneconomical coal plant open●Trump's order to keep coal plants open will cause NIPSCO to collect the money to keep an old plant open, despite it bein
President Trump's order to keep coal plants open is forcing Indiana utility NIPSCO to continue operating an aging, uneconomical plant, with costs passed to customers. Residents in Northern Indiana say the mandate will raise their power bills, and critics are calling it a bailout of coal at consumers' expense.
- 21SpaceX Starship Flight 14 Splashes Down in Pacific Ocean●Starship Flight 14's Deorbit Burn Complete; Livestream The SpaceX Ship Splashdown In Pacific Ocean [WATCH] https:// fed.
SpaceX completed the deorbit burn for Starship Flight 14, sending the ship to a controlled splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, which was shown on a live broadcast. Viewers watched the ship's descent and reentry sequence as the test flight concluded. The mission is part of SpaceX's ongoing campaign to develop and reuse the Starship launch system for future deep-space missions.
- 22Avengers: Endgame Encore Sets Japanese Revival Record●https://www. wacoca.com/media/777132/ 『アベンジャーズ／エンドゲーム：アンコール』国内で新記録樹立 ディズニー・リバイバル上映史上No.1スタート – シネマトゥデイ # film # movie #
The 'Avengers: Endgame: Encore' re-release has opened in Japan to record numbers, becoming the biggest start in the history of Disney's revival screenings in the country. The encore run of the 2019 Marvel blockbuster is drawing fans back to theatres, and Japanese film media are highlighting the unprecedented opening as a sign of the film's lasting popularity.
- 23Juice spacecraft releases Earth flyby image●After a very successful flyby, here is the main image of Earth we captured with the Juice monitoring cameras. A few othe
The European Space Agency's Juice spacecraft has released its main image of Earth captured by the onboard monitoring cameras following a successful gravity-assist flyby. The team says more images are still being processed and should be published in the coming days, along with a timelapse of the flyby. The mission is en route to Jupiter, using Earth flybys to build momentum for its long journey.
- 24Samsung Commits $1 Billion to AI Infrastructure Firm●Samsung Commits $1 Billion to AI Infrastructure Firm Backed by KKR, Nvidia https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/samsung-commits-1
Samsung has committed $1 billion to an AI infrastructure company backed by private equity firm KKR and chipmaker Nvidia, according to the Wall Street Journal. The investment underscores how major technology companies and investors are pouring capital into data centers and computing capacity needed to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence.
- 25Jon Watts set to direct Star Wars: Episode X●Good News/Bad News About Jon Watts’ STAR WARS: EPISODE X https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerdist. com/article/what-is-goo
Nerdist reports mixed reactions to the announcement that Jon Watts, director of the recent Spider-Man films, is attached to Star Wars: Episode X. The piece weighs the good and the bad of the choice, with fans debating whether a blockbuster filmmaker known for superhero franchises is the right pick for the next theatrical chapter of the Star Wars saga.
- 26Big Tech issues $300bn in guarantees backing AI debt●“ #BigTech companies are rapidly expanding their use of #guarantees to back debt for #AI #datacentres and #chips , issui
Big technology companies are rapidly expanding their use of guarantees to back debt for AI data centres and chips, issuing up to $300bn in commitments in under a year. Much of this exposure is recorded off their balance sheets, raising questions about hidden financial risk as the AI investment boom accelerates.
- 27Space Station's main robotic arm has stopped working●The large robotic arm on the International Space Station has stopped working https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/the-l
The Canadarm2, the large robotic arm aboard the International Space Station, has reportedly stopped working, according to Ars Technica. The arm is essential for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks, so its failure could complicate station operations and resupply missions. Details on the cause and repair prospects remain limited, and space watchers are discussing what the breakdown means for the aging station.
- 28Giants' bold trade for quarterback J.J. McCarthy under scrutiny●Giants' trade for J.J. McCarthy was aggressive, but was it also reckless? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7640753/2026/
The New York Giants have traded for quarterback J.J. McCarthy, formerly of the Minnesota Vikings, in a move being described as aggressive. Debate has emerged over whether the deal was a calculated gamble to fix the Giants' quarterback situation or a reckless overpay. Analysts and fans are weighing the cost of the trade against McCarthy's upside.
- 29Colton Herta refuses to give up on Formula 1 dream●Herta refuses to give up on F1 dream Colton Herta remains focused on reaching Formula 1 within the next two years despit
American racing driver Colton Herta says he remains committed to reaching Formula 1 within the next two years, despite ongoing uncertainty over his plans for 2027. With links to the Cadillac F1 project and a possible Formula 2 campaign raised, his path to the grid remains unresolved, but the 25-year-old insists his ambitions have not changed and he will keep pursuing a seat.
- 30Premier League roundup: Liverpool edge Bournemouth, City hit five●English Premier League 2026-09-20 Scores. Ended Games: # BOU 0 - 1 # LIV # LEE 0 - 0 # CRY # MNC 5 - 3 # SUN # FUL 1 - 1
Premier League matches played on 20 September 2026 have ended, with Liverpool winning 1-0 away at Bournemouth and Manchester City beating Sunderland 5-3 in a high-scoring game. Leeds drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace, while Fulham's match finished level at 1-1. Fans are sharing and reacting to the final scores across the day's fixtures.
- 31Azerbaijan Grand Prix ends closer than expected●F1 in Azerbaijan: That was almost a close-run thing https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/09/f1-in-azerbaijan-that-was-almos
The Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku delivered a far tighter contest than anticipated, with the race coming down to a narrow margin rather than the one-sided result many expected. Motorsport commentators are picking over how the near-upset unfolded and what the close finish means for the championship battle going forward.
- 32Walmart says it won't raise prices based on shopping history●Walmart won't hike prices based on your shopping history, CEO says https://www.theverge.com/tech/1001492/walmart-dynamic
Walmart's CEO has said the retailer will not use dynamic pricing to raise prices for individual customers based on their shopping history, addressing concerns around its digital shelf labels. The statement comes as shoppers worry that electronic price tags could let stores charge different customers different amounts for the same item.
- 33Researchers link cell crowding to optimal treatment timing●Treatment resistance is one of the key challenges in cancer and antibiotic therapy. Researchers led by Dr. Jona Kayser a
Researchers led by Dr. Jona Kayser at MPZPM report that physical processes in dense cell populations strongly influence the best timing of treatment cycles, with implications for both cancer therapy and antibiotics. Treatment resistance remains one of the central challenges in medicine, and the findings suggest that timing could be adjusted based on how tightly cells pack together rather than on biology alone. The work points to new ways of scheduling therapies to delay or avoid resistance.
- 34Memory Shortage Forecasts Differ Widely, New Analysis Finds●When will the memory shortage finally end? BuySellRam compares 20 forecasts from the past year and examines how long DRA
Memory marketplace BuySellRam has compared twenty forecasts published over the past year on when the shortage of DRAM and NAND chips will end. It finds predictions vary widely, shaped by AI-driven demand, wafer capacity constraints, new fab construction and shifts in memory technology, leaving the duration of supply constraints highly uncertain.
- 35The End of Privacy: Facial Recognition Goes Mainstream●The End of # Privacy Is Here (with # KashmirHill ) # Facialrecognition is everywhere now. It’s in # surveillance # camer
Journalist Kashmir Hill is drawing attention to the spread of facial recognition technology into everyday life. The technology is now embedded in surveillance cameras and is expected to reach consumer smart glasses such as Meta's Ray-Ban devices, with students already demonstrating such use. Viral online accounts have begun posting clips of strangers identified through these tools, fueling alarm that anonymous public life is effectively ending.
- 36Hurricane Polo threatens double landfall in Mexico●Hurricane Polo forecast to make two landfalls in Baja California Sur and Sonora, Mexico Category 3 Hurricane Polo was ap
Category 3 Hurricane Polo is approaching Mexico's Baja California Sur peninsula, with hurricane warnings in effect along both coasts of the peninsula and parts of mainland Sonora. Forecasters expect the storm to make two landfalls, first in Baja California Sur and again in Sonora, bringing dangerous winds and coastal conditions to the region.
- 37OpenAI reportedly drops model over safety concerns●OpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/openai-reportedly-ditches-model-o
OpenAI has reportedly scrapped the release of one of its AI models after internal safety concerns, according to a TechCrunch report. The decision suggests the company halted the model rather than ship it with unresolved risks. The report is circulating widely among AI and open-source technology communities, reigniting debate about how seriously major AI labs weigh safety against competitive pressure to release new models.
- 38Rio Ferdinand hits back at Roy Keane over Cole Palmer criticism●Rio Ferdinand responds to Roy Keane dig at Chelsea star Cole Palmer after England withdrawal https:// fed.brid.gy/r/http
Rio Ferdinand has responded to Roy Keane's critical comments about Chelsea forward Cole Palmer after the player withdrew from the England squad. Keane questioned Palmer's commitment in pulling out of international duty, prompting Ferdinand to defend the 23-year-old. The exchange between the two former Manchester United captains over Palmer's fitness and availability has become a talking point among England fans during the international break.
- 39AI anxiety echoes fears of earlier technological eras●AI has sparked anxiety, earlier generations showed us ways to manage our fears https://www.npr.org/2026/09/28/nx-s1-5970
NPR reports that artificial intelligence has sparked widespread anxiety, and looks to how earlier generations coped with fears over transformative technologies. The piece argues that history offers lessons for managing today's unease about AI, drawing on past experiences with previous waves of technological change.
- 40Clinical trial data with genetic information exposed in academic database breaches●Clinical trial data including genetic and medical history information has been exposed in academic research database bre
Breaches of academic research databases have exposed clinical trial data, including genetic and medical history information, affecting thousands of study participants. Privacy advocates are urging those affected to exercise their HIPAA rights by requesting their medical records and an accounting of disclosures, then correcting any errors.
- 41Berlin Buyers Club demands access to updated COVID-19 vaccines●Der Berlin Buyers Club fordert in einem Offenen Brief die STIKO, den Gemeinsamen Bundesausschuss und Bundesgesundheitsmi
The Berlin Buyers Club has published an open letter calling on Germany's Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO), the Federal Joint Committee and Federal Health Minister Nina Warken's predecessor office, currently led by Linnemann, to make adapted COVID-19 vaccines accessible now. The group is demanding science-based vaccination recommendations and faster availability of updated shots for those who want them.
- 42Lewis Hamilton honours late bulldog Roscoe one year on●Lewis Hamilton honours Roscoe with touching tribute one year after his death https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lewis-ha
Lewis Hamilton has marked one year since the death of his bulldog Roscoe with a touching tribute. The Ferrari driver, long known for bringing his dog to Formula 1 paddocks, paid an emotional public homage to the pet who was a familiar figure alongside him throughout his career. Fans have been reacting warmly to the gesture, remembering Roscoe's presence at races and Hamilton's devotion to him.
- 43India proposes junk food ban near schools●India tightens school junk food rules amid obesity rise India proposes banning junk food sales in school canteens and wi
India has proposed banning junk food sales in school canteens and within 50 metres of schools, aiming to curb rising obesity and diabetes among children. The move, reported by Reuters, would restrict children's access to unhealthy snacks around school premises and reflects growing official concern over diet-related health problems among young Indians.
- 44OpenAI cancels launch of new model after safety testing●OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/
OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of a new AI model, referred to as Astra, after internal testing raised safety concerns. The decision means the model will not be made public for now while the company addresses the issues identified. The move is drawing attention to how AI developers weigh safety reviews against competitive pressure to ship new products.
- 45Ben Simmons addresses year off ahead of Kings stint●Ben Simmons wants to set record straight on taking year off 'to focus on myself' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/764100
Ben Simmons, now with the Sacramento Kings, spoke at media day about his decision to sit out a year, saying he wanted to correct the record on what he describes as taking time off 'to focus on myself.' The interview with The Athletic covers his mental health, his time away from the NBA, and what the Kings can expect from him this season.
- 46Real European House Prices Keep Climbing in Q1 2026●Real House Price Index across select European countries for Q1 2026. European House Prices: The Real Picture Behind the
New figures on the Real House Price Index across selected European countries for Q1 2026 show a clear gap between nominal and real house price growth. While headline prices continue to climb across much of Europe, inflation-adjusted gains are more modest, pointing to a boom that is partly a reflection of rising prices generally rather than housing alone. The data are drawing attention from those tracking affordability and market overheating.
- 47OpenAI Withholds New Astra AI Model Citing Safety Concerns●OpenAI Says It Will Not Release Newest Astra A.I. Model Over Safety Concerns https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/technolo
OpenAI says it will not release Astra, its newest artificial intelligence model, citing unresolved safety concerns. The decision, reported by the New York Times, is drawing attention as one of the few public cases of an AI company holding back a finished model over internal risk assessments rather than delaying it for technical or commercial reasons.
- 48BrooklynVegan Went From Indie Rock Blog to Ghost Site●BrooklynVegan Went From Indie Rock Blog to Ghost Site https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/style/brooklyn-vegan-indie-rock
BrooklynVegan, once a leading indie rock blog, has reportedly been hollowed out into a 'ghost site' under corporate ownership, according to a New York Times Style piece. The report examines how the once-vibrant music publication now operates with little original editorial output, becoming a symbol of the broader decline of independent music blogs.
- 49Japan turns abandoned golf courses into solar farms●Japan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf courses. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /09/28/compa
Japan is converting disused golf courses into large-scale solar farms, as the country has little open land available for renewable energy projects. The approach makes use of vast, already-cleared sites left vacant as golf courses close across an ageing, shrinking population. Observers see it as a pragmatic fix for land scarcity in Japan's push to expand solar power capacity.
- 50Chiikawa film passes 16.85 billion yen, enters all-time top 15 in Japan●https://www. wacoca.com/media/777130/ 『ちいかわ』興収168.5億円突破 『スラムダンク』抜き歴代14位!新たな特典配布へ – オリコンニュース # # film # movie # 映画
The Chiikawa movie has passed 16.85 billion yen at the Japanese box office, overtaking Slam Dunk to rank 14th in Japan's all-time earnings chart. To keep momentum, distributors are handing out new bonus items to theaters-goers. The film's continued strong run has drawn attention as it climbs past long-established hits on the domestic ranking.