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NFL news roundup: Efe Obada, first International Pathway player to make 53-man roster, retires https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-wednesday-aug-12

DeepSeek launches V4-Pro, its most advanced model that rivals Kimi K3 on some benchmarks at much lower prices, costing $0.44/1M input and $0.87/1M output tokens (Juro Osawa/The Information)
https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/deepseek-r…

DeepSeek Releases Flagship V4-Pro Model in Challenge to Kimi K3
Chinese AI developer DeepSeek on Wednesday launched the official version of its most advanced model, V4-Pro, which offers capabilities comparable to Moonshot AI’s popular Kimi K3 model on some benchmarks at much lower prices. DeepSeek’s latest release further intensifies the competition among increasingly powerful Chinese open-source models and U.S. frontier models from Anthropic and OpenAI. A

The U.S. government will for the first time
allow vetted private companies to launch offensive cyber operations against international criminal gangs and hackers,
the White House said on Wednesday.
In a newly published presidential memorandum,
the Trump administration said the move will allow the federal government to use
“innovative capabilities of the private sector”
to combat cybercrime and threats targeting Americans,
such as ransomware attacks,

In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks | TechCrunch
The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back' attacks or offensive cyber operations.

Mark My Words
A Wednesday and Monday NRL podcast dedicated to providing in-depth analysis and expert predictions for the eight weekly fixtures...
Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/mark-my-words/

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Play Shuffalo: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Play The New Yorker’s daily anagramming game by unscrambling the letters to make a word—but every time you do, an additional letter gets added to the set.

Freedom of the Press Foundation and The Intercept sue Trump after Trump Media & Technology offered a subscription service for faster access to Trump's posts (Bernard Condon/Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/trump-media

Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy
President Donald Trump was sued in federal court to stop him from making money off early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy on the own Truth Social platform. The lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that Trump’s deal with his media firm to post first on his site violates the Constitution. The suit brought by two media groups comes after Truth Social started charging Wall Street firms as much as $100,000 a month for a new service allowing early access to the president's posts so they can…

Raiders, Dolphins Wednesday Week 1 injury report: Ashton Jeanty FULL go https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/raiders/2026/09/09/raiders-dolphins-wednesday-week-1-injury-rep…

Freedom of the Press Foundation and The Intercept sue Trump after Trump Media & Technology offered a subscription service for faster access to Trump's posts (Bernard Condon/Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/trump-media

Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy
President Donald Trump was sued in federal court to stop him from making money off early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy on the own Truth Social platform. The lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that Trump’s deal with his media firm to post first on his site violates the Constitution. The suit brought by two media groups comes after Truth Social started charging Wall Street firms as much as $100,000 a month for a new service allowing early access to the president's posts so they can…

Welcome to the live coverage of today’s total eclipse,
which will be seen in parts of Europe, including Iceland, the UK, andSpain.
Over the coming hours, we’ll bring you:
Tips on how to view the phenomenon safely
First-hand reports from places where crowds are gathering
A quick look at the sciencebehind the shadow
The best pictures and videosfrom key viewing spots
And yes, there will be a live stream, too.
It’s Wednesday, 12 August 2026, and th…

Europe solar eclipse live: millions flock to viewing spots in Spain, UK and Iceland
Eclipse to be witnessed by tens of millions across western Europe as enthusiasts gather along path of totality

Seahawks vs. Patriots picks, predictions, best bets: Betting preview for 2026 NFL Kickoff Game on Wednesday

https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sea

#CarWeek day off tomorrow but Wednesday we will be at The Little Car Show in Pacific Grove again with the Elise and a bunch of old friends.

The NFL season begins Wednesday. Here's a look at how to watch and some of the top storylines https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/the-nfl-season-begins-wednesday-heres-a-look-at-how-to-watch-and-some-of-the-t…

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty will practice Wednesday in prep for Dolphins https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/raiders/2026/09/09/raiders-rb-ashton-jeanty-will-practice-wednesday-in-pre…

"Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy

Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday

Patriots vs. Seahawks: Five must-know storylines for Wednesday's 2026 NFL Kickoff Game https://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-vs-seahawks-five-must-know-storylines-for-wednesday-s-2026-nfl-kickoff-game

Vessel transits via the Strait of Hormuz fell on Wednesday to seven from 12 the previous day,
preliminary ship-tracking data showed on Thursday, with levels also below the 10-day average of 14.
Out of these seven ships, four vessels exited and three entered, according to the data.
Some vessels could be sailing through the waterway with their transponders turned off and would not be counted toward the totals.
Of the exits, one was a very large crude carrier – Finland Pr…

Hormuz Shipping Traffic in Single Digits, Data Shows
Vessel transits via the Strait of Hormuz fell on Wednesday to seven from 12 the previous day, preliminary ship-tracking data showed on Thursday, with levels also below the 10-day average of 14.

Australian School Library Day
Australian School Library Day is celebrated on the Wednesday of Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Children's Book Week®, so this year it will be celebrated on 26 August.
Book Week is a busy time for school libraries but it is also just the right time for school communities to pause for a moment and recognise how essential school libraries are in ensuring that reading is a part of everyday life and that students have access to fabul…

Raiders Wednesday Week 5 injury report vs Patriots https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/raiders/2026/10/07/raiders-wednesday-week-5-injury-report-patriots/92143172007/

Patriots at Seahawks: Why the NFL season is opening on a Wednesday for just the second time in 107 years

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patriots-at-seahawks-why-nfl-seas…

Meta is testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking Latin American countries, a step toward ending its third-party fact-checking program (Agence France-Presse)
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260909-meta-tests-fact-check-repl…

Meta tests fact-check replacement in Latin America
Meta said Wednesday it had begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a step toward replacing the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.

free lunch wednesday and i find my cs colleagues are all FREAKING OUT 🤔

On Sep. 30, Amtrak launched new Siemens-built Airo trainsets running on its Cascades line, between Vancouver, B.C., and Eugene, OR. The trains aren't electric, but they do have a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h), and feature panoramic windows and carry more passengers (up to 317 per railcar).

Amtrak rolls out Airo trainsets on Cascades route linking Vancouver, Seattle and Eugene
Amtrak began passenger service Wednesday with new Airo trainsets on its Cascades route, launching the fleet first in the Pacific Northwest

Aaron Rodgers laments Steelers' preseason game vs. Packers not at Lambeau Field https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-steelers-preseason-game-vs-packers-lambeau-field

One-third of world population exposed to harmful air pollution: Monitor #environment

One-third of world population exposed to harmful air pollution: Monitor
Heat waves and wildfires combined with human-caused emissions this year to expose one-third of the world's population to extremely high levels of ozone pollution, a European Union report said Wednesday.

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Raiders add depth on offensive line ahead of preseason opener https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/raiders-add-depth-on-offensive-line-ahead-of-preseason-opener-3862837/

#Wildfire in Metro #Vancouver regional park being held, evacuation alert rescinded
Was wondering where the smoke was coming from
Fire quite close to town

Wildfire in Metro Vancouver park ‘nearly contained,’ regional district says
The wildfire that sparked in a Metro Vancouver park Wednesday was “nearly contained” as of Thursday morning, according to the regional district.

Dallas Cowboys Wednesday Injury Report Highlights Major Week 4 Depth Concerns https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/dallas-cowboys-wednesday-injury-report-major-week-4-depth-concerns

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Put on 'Leave of Absence' https://www.404media.co/wordpress-automattic-ceo-matt-mullenweg-put-on-leave-of-absence/

Deshaun Watson to start Browns' first preseason game vs. Bears; Shedeur Sanders slated for next week https://www.nfl.com/news/qb-deshaun-watson-to-start-browns-first-preseason-game

Gonna be a weird week here. I need to fly to Pittsburgh Wednesday for my father’s funeral, but in the meantime we’re just living life as usual. A play, soccer and a play this weekend, and a concert tonight. Breakfast: Marie did waffles egg bacon tea coffee. #TogetherBreakfast https://photos.app.goo.gl/wxCgEHvpTvyXwhGy6

Slack message: Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg says CFO Mark Davies "conspired" with board members to put him on paid leave and Davies was voted to be interim CEO (Samantha Cole/404 Media)
https://www.404media.co/wordpress-automattic-ceo-matt-…

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Put on 'Leave of Absence'
Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, wrote in a company-wide Slack messages on Wednesday, viewed by 404 Media, that board members "conspired" behind his back to vote to put him on leave.

Jimmy Kimmel told Wednesday night’s “Live” audience that his Thursday interview with James Talarico,
the Democratic Senate nominee from Texas,
would not air on television, but would instead be posted on YouTube.
The “unusual circumstances” of the interview, Kimmel said,
were prompted by the Federal Communications Commission’s actions under Trump,
which Kimmel said had “threatened our show, threatened our network, ABC, our affiliates, our local stations, based on…

Jimmy Kimmel to Interview James Talarico ‘Under Unusual Circumstances’
A conversation with the Democratic Senate hopeful from Texas will move off air because of what the late night host called F.C.C. “threats” against his show and network.

Stefon Diggs already looks like missing piece for Jayden Daniels, Commanders offense

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jayden-daniels-stefon-diggs-commanders-training-camp/

"40.7 C heat shatters Barcelona record amid Spain's latest heat wave"
#Barcelona #Spain #Heatwave #Climate

40.7 C heat shatters Barcelona record amid Spain's latest heat wave
Barcelona registered a maximum temperature of 40.7°C (105.3°F) on Wednesday, its highest figure in 112 years of records, weather agencies said as another heat wave struck Spain.

Former Pro Bowl TE Darren Waller signing one-year deal with Panthers https://www.nfl.com/news/former-pro-bowl-te-darren-waller-signing-one-year-deal-with-panthers

Slack message: Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg says CFO Mark Davies "conspired" with board members to put him on paid leave and Davies was voted to be interim CEO (Samantha Cole/404 Media)
https://www.404media.co/wordpress-automattic-ceo-matt-…

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Put on 'Leave of Absence'
Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, wrote in a company-wide Slack messages on Wednesday, viewed by 404 Media, that board members "conspired" behind his back to vote to put him on leave.

Nearly 1 million people living along the shores of the Great Lakes were under beach hazard statements on Wednesday,
as National Weather Service (NWS) offices warned of dangerous swimming conditions,
powerful currents
and high waves
across lakes Michigan, Superior, Huron, Erie and Ontario

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy after losing QB battle: 'This is place I want to be' https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-j-j-mccarthy-after-losing-qb-battle-this-is-place-i-want-to-be

Thailand braces for more rain as death toll from recent flooding hits 31 https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/10/thailand-braces-for-more-rain-as-death-toll-from-recent-flooding-hits-31/

Thailand braces for more rain as death toll from recent flooding hits 31
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities on Monday warned of more rain and flash flooding as the death toll from floods across the country since mid-September rose to 31. Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain are expected across much of upper Thailand from Monday through Wednesday, increasing the risk of flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, […]

Trump said the top U.S. general was at the midterm convention.
It’s not true.
Donald Trump said Wednesday that the Pentagon’s top general was at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas,
but a Pentagon spokesman said Thursday that is not true.

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, instead spoke a few miles away at a 9/11 anniversary event at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, according to video and his spokesman, Joe Holstead.

Trump, sp…

Trump said the top U.S. general was at the midterm convention. It’s not true.
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, was at a 9/11 memorial event nearby.

NFL news roundup: Cowboys place Tyler Smith on injured reserve; Dolphins starting two rookie WRs https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-wednesday-sept-9

In timing that is certainly good for a Republican Party looking for a last-minute rally ahead of the midterm elections,
CBS announced Wednesday that it will air a town hall with Vice President JD Vance on Oct. 17
— just two and a half weeks before the pivotal Election Day.
The town hall will air at 8 p.m., be moderated by “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil and take place in the key battleground state of Michigan.
Vance is expected to take questions from voters ac…

CBS gives JD Vance a prime-time town hall just before the midterms - Poynter
The Michigan event gives the vice president a national stage as Republicans make their closing argument to voters

NOTUS rebrands as The Washington Sun on Wednesday, after settling a lawsuit over its planned rebrand as The Washington Star, and partners with Capital Weather (Katie Robertson/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/business/media/notus-washingt…

Politics News Site NOTUS Rebrands as The Washington Sun
A trademark dispute scuttled its plans to relaunch as The Washington Star, so the site chose a different name.

Raiders Wednesday Week 4 injury report vs Chiefs https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/raiders/2026/09/30/raiders-wednesday-week-4-injury-report-chiefs/92029928007/

Coach John Harbaugh previews season opener vs. Cowboys https://www.giants.com/video/coach-john-harbaugh-previews-season-opener-vs-cowboys

Democrats highlight Epstein files and Trump investigations during GOP convention in Dallas
House Democrats descended upon Dallas to speak about their investigations into the president
and their long-standing investigation into convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

On Wednesday, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-California), the top Democrat in the House Oversight Committee,
stopped by an art exhibition featuring the work of Annie Farmer,
who accused Epstein of sexual assau…

Democrats play up Trump investigations, Epstein files during GOP convention in Dallas
The countermessaging includes speaking to Texas voters about affordability issues and Democratic efforts to regain control of the House.

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Aug. 5 https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-wednesday-aug-5

Elon Musk says SpaceX has decided to "build exclusively on Nvidia because we think the Vera Rubin architecture is the best architecture" (Shubhangi Goel/Business Insider)
https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-spacex-will-only-buy-from-nvidia-20…

SpaceX and Nvidia are taking their relationship exclusive
On SpaceX's earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk said that his company was committed to buying graphics processing units from Nvidia only.

QB Jaxson Dart on facing Cowboys: 'It's going to be an electric atmosphere' https://www.giants.com/video/qb-jaxson-dart-on-facing-cowboys-it-s-going-to-be-an-electric-atmosphere

Missouri Lawmakers are threatening to impeach state Supreme Court justices
if they hold Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt
during a high-stakes hearing scheduled for today, September 10.
This comes as the Missouri Supreme Court ordered Hoskins and his counsel to appear for the contempt proceeding today at 2 p.m. in Jefferson City.
The extraordinary ultimatum by the GOP lawmakers, delivered in a letter late Wednesday,
marks a dramatic escalation in an o…

Missouri Supreme Court finds Sec. of State in contempt, purged himself
Missouri General Assembly threatens to impeach state supreme court justices over congressional map dispute.

Giants say Malik Nabers fully participated in practice, but not sure if he'll play against Cowboys https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/giants-say-malik-nabers-fully-participated-in-practice-but-not-sure-…

Saints Wednesday Injury Report: 2026 Week 3 vs. Las Vegas Raiders https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/injury-report-las-vegas-raiders-vs-new-orleans-saints-2026-nfl-week-3-wednesday

Report: Patriots to place A.J. Brown (ankle) on injured reserve, sidelining WR at least four games https://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-to-place-a-j-brown-ankle-on-injured-reserve-sidelining-wr-at-least-four-games

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro says the company is "exploring a free product for consumers" as a way to expand its reach and help funnel Disney subscriber growth (Caitlin Huston/The Hollywood Reporter)
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business

Disney Is “Exploring” Launching Its Own FAST Offering
While there were no launch announcements Wednesday, CEO Josh D'Amaro said it's "definitely something" the company is considering.

Sources: Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint is in talks to acquire cybersecurity company Varonis; Varonis rose 10.4% on Wednesday, giving it a market value of ~$5.4B (Ryan Gould/Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026…

People throughout Europe and parts of the U.S. will be treated to a chance to see a solar eclipse on Wednesday.
People in Iceland, Greenland, northern Russia, Spain, and a part of Portugal will see a total eclipse, according to astronomers.
That's when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, fully blocking the Sun's face.
NASA says northern parts of the United States, including from Alaska to North Carolina, will see a partial solar eclipse

Saints-Raiders Wednesday Injury Report: Several Starters Banged Up https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/onsi/saints-raiders-wednesday-injury-report-several-starters-banged-up-01m37yyvmdj1

California lawmakers have passed a bill that would make it easier for residents to use small solar systems that plug into standard electrical outlets.
The measure, SB 868, would create rules for plug-in solar systems, often called balcony solar.
The devices are small enough to be mounted on a balcony, placed in a yard, or installed on a roof.
They are intended to offset electricity used inside a home without requiring the wiring work and installation costs associated wit…

California passes bill to make plug-in solar systems easier and cheaper to install
The bill cleared the Assembly and Senate with bipartisan support on Wednesday night and now goes to Governor Gavin Newsom. If he signs it, compatible systems could...

Raiders vs Saints Wednesday Week 3 injury report https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/raiders/2026/09/23/raiders-saints-wednesday-week-3-injury-report/91911787007/

The U.S. Mint will begin selling gold-colored $1 coins featuring Donald Trump’s likeness at noon ET on Wednesday,
with prices ranging from about $1.55 to $2.44 per coin.
The coins, first announced in July, bear a rendering of Trump’s face on the obverse side, with the inscriptions “Liberty,” “In God We Trust” and “1776 ~ 2026.”
The presidential seal, which depicts an eagle holding an olive branch and a bundle of arrows, appears on the reverse side,
along with an inscr…

Totally not a cult - Lawyers, Guns & Money
The U.S. Mint will begin selling gold-colored $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump’s likeness at noon ET on Wednesday, with prices ranging from about $1.55 to $2.44 per coin. The coins, first announced in July, bear a rendering of Mr. Trump’s face on the obverse side, with the inscriptions “Liberty,” “In God We Trust” and “1776 ~ 2026.” The […]

The armed drone found at Leipzig airport on Wednesday may not have exploded,
but the fact that it got inside the perimeter, close to Ukrainian cargo planes, raises obvious concerns for the security of international aviation.
Though the identity of the culprits is unknown,
the initial evidence points firmly towards a Russian-orchestrated plot.
It is the first time that a drone with explosives has been found in Europe far from the Ukrainian border.
Photographs pub…

The Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for Europe
Initial evidence suggests aerial drone, found near Ukrainian cargo planes at German airport, came from Russia

NFL news roundup: Max Brosmer back with Vikings' practice squad; Buccaneers claim Chiefs CB https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-wednesday-sept-2

Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints for Wednesday, September 23 https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/five-things-to-know-about-the-new-orleans-home-opener-saints-for-wednesday-september-23

Watch: RB Ashton Jeanty making cuts, catching passes in Raiders practice https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/raiders/2026/09/09/raiders-rb-ashton-jeanty-making-cuts-catchin…

Carson Wentz to back up Kyler Murray in Vikings' Week 1 game; J.J. McCarthy is QB3 https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-carson-wentz-back-up-kyler-murray-week-1-jj-mccarthy-qb3

Palantir Technologies,
one of the world’s most influential — and controversial — surveillance tech companies,
🔸enjoyed an effective tax rate of just 1.4% globally last year
🔸while paying no US federal income tax
despite recording substantial profits, an analysis released on Wednesday revealed.
The study, Who Pays for the Surveillance State?, was written by the Center for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research (CICTAR)
in partnership with th…

Palantir: Surveillance State Profiteer Making Billions in Profits, But With an Effective US Tax Rate of... Zero | Common Dreams
"The likes of Palantir need to stump up what's due," said one expert. "Tech giants raking off billions in profit can’t be free to pay what they please."

What to know about Drew Lock, the Seahawks backup QB replacing injured Sam Darnold https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7580400/2026/09/09/drew-lock-seahawks-backup-sam-darnold/

Ashton Jeanty injury update from Raiders all but confirms RB's Week 1 status https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/news/ashton-jeanty-injury-update-raiders-rbs-week-1-status/ece16685409187…

Panthers owner David Tepper remains a believer in Bryce Young https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7578852/2026/09/09/carolina-panthers-david-tepper-bryce-young/

Kidnapper executes victim in front of sheriff’s deputies in Chino Hills
A kidnapper fatally shot a victim in a car trunk during a Chino Hills traffic stop Wednesday night,
moments before deputies opened fire, authorities said.
Deputies were responding to reports of gunfire and cries for help when they stopped the vehicle,
initially unaware the shooting was part of an ongoing kidnapping.
The driver and victim died at the scene, while a passenger surrendered.

Kidnapper executes victim in front of sheriff's deputies in Chino Hills, authorities say
An investigation into a report of gunshots ended in a deadly confrontation Wednesday night, when authorities say a kidnapping suspect executed their victim before being killed by deputies.

Raiders TE Brock Bowers has meniscus surgery and could return in 1-2 weeks, AP source says https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/raiders-te-brock-bowers-has-meniscus-surgery-and-could-return-in-12-weeks-ap-source-says…

Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) ruled out of Kickoff Game vs. Seahawks https://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-wr-a-j-brown-ankle-ruled-out-of-kickoff-game-vs-seahawks

Khosla family, the new Seahawks owners, feels ‘lucky’ to own reigning Super Bowl champs https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7579014/2026/09/09/new-seahawks-owners-vinod-khosla/

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Patriots vs. Seahawks NFL Kickoff Game, Reds vs. Dodgers and more

https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news…

We get a report from Nepal,
where at least 547 people are confirmed to have died
and over 1,500 are still missing
after a glacial collapse on Wednesday
sent a wall of ice, mud and rock into a Himalayan river,
triggering catastrophic flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region
that swept away entire communities.
Nepali authorities say they have rescued more than 3,700 people so far.
Geologists say the flash floods were set off by a landslide and …

Glacier Collapse: 2K Dead or Missing in Nepal-Tibet Flood Is “Glaring Example of Climate Injustice”
We get a report from Nepal, where at least 547 people are confirmed to have died and over 1,500 are still missing after a glacial collapse on Wednesday sent a wall of ice, mud and rock into a Himalayan river, triggering catastrophic flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region that swept away entire communities. Nepali authorities say they have rescued more than 3,700 people so far. Geologists say the flash floods were set off by a landslide and glacial avalanche so powerful it set off its own sei…

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold questionable to return vs. Patriots with hip injury; Drew Lock enters in relief https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-qb-sam-darnold-questionable-to-return-vs-patriots-with-hip-injury-drew-lock-enter…

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The Pennsylvania department of health (DoH) announced on Friday that
55 new measles cases had been reported in the state since Wednesday,
with officials continuing efforts to contain an outbreak of the disease that has spread across dozens of counties.
In a news release, the DoH said that 890 measles cases had been confirmed across 39 counties in the state so far for the year.
The outbreak had resulted in 173 hospitalizations in the state and four measles-associated …

Pennsylvania measles outbreak spreads, with 55 new cases reported since Wednesday
Less than 1% of infected have been vaccinated, with 173 people hospitalized and four deaths so far

NFL Network: Raiders TE Brock Bowers undergoes knee procedure, expected to miss a game or two https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-te-brock-bowers-knee-procedure-out-week-1

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that it had
suspended diagnostic testing for a slew of viruses, including for rabies and a group of pox viruses that encompasses smallpox and mpox.
The CDC has provided diagnostic testing for decades,
offering federal testing services for dozens of illnesses to state and local public health laboratories that are unable to do so independently.
The agency began a review of its offered tests in 2024,

CDC Forced to Pause Rabies Testing Thanks to RFK Jr.
Mass layoffs, hiring freezes, and resignations thanks to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda have shut down the crucial testing program.

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on ⁠the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the strait of Hormuz,
and ⁠a joint announcement ⁠is being finalised
provided certain third parties do not interfere, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail ⁠Baghaei said on Wednesday.
Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran and Omanwould not, by ⁠itself, guarantee security in the strategic waterway.
The proposed deal between Iran and Oman would ‌give…

Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says
Joint statement with Oman is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway’s security

A new type of flu shot is coming
FDA approves mRNA-based flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first 💥mRNA-based flu vaccine,
👉paving the way for a new type of shot that will be available for adults 50 and over looking to get immunized against the respiratory illness,
Moderna announced Wednesday evening.

The agency granted approval to Moderna’s vaccine for adults ages 50 to 64
-- and accelerated approval for those 65 and older

A new type of flu shot is coming after FDA approves mRNA-based vaccine
The agency’s former top vaccine regulator declined to review the Moderna shot, and it’s now likely to face pushback from allies of the health secretary.

Justin Jefferson returns to practice, hopeful to face Saints on Sunday https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7671336/2026/10/08/justin-jefferson-return-to-practice-hopeful-week-5/

Thomas Smith withdrew from the Republican primary contest for Michigan’s eighth district last month.
On Tuesday, he won the nomination.
Unofficial results show Smith with more than 50% of the vote, according to the Associated Press,
defeating the man he endorsed,
anti-abortion activist Al Lemmo,
and the man Donald Trump endorsed,
former federal law enforcement officer Amir Hassan.
In a statement on Wednesday, Smith said he was “humbled and honored th…

Republican who withdrew last month beats Trump-backed rival in Michigan
Thomas Smith, whose name remained on ballot, beats Republican rivals in primary contest for eighth district

Seahawks vs. Patriots: Super Bowl rematch kicks off 2026 season as Seattle begins defense of title

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/seahawks-vs-patriots-where-to-w…

A protective vest tested on a manikin during NASA’s first Artemis moonshot could drastically cut the radiation exposure of lunar astronauts during severe solar storms.
Scientists reported Wednesday on the radiation-shielding vest worn around the moon by a female test dummy in 2022.
No one was aboard that Artemis I debut flight, which paved the way for humanity’s long-awaited return to the moon in April by a flyby crew of four.
Radiation remains one of the biggest threats to a…

Radiation vest tested during Artemis I can cut astronauts' exposure in solar storms, study suggests
A new study suggests a protective vest tested on a manikin during NASA's first Artemis moonshot could slash the radiation exposure of lunar astronauts during severe solar storms. Scientists reported Wednesday on the radiation-shielding vest worn around the moon by a female test dummy named Zohar in 2022. No one was aboard that Artemis I debut flight, which paved the way for actual astronauts to return to the moon in April. Radiation remains one of the biggest threats as NASA works toward a moon…

NFL Films celebrates 50th anniversary of 'Inside the NFL' https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-films-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-inside-the-nfl

A federal judge late Wednesday temporarily blocked a Trump administration
effort to overturn California’s clean car rules through Congress.
Judge Beryl Howell, an appointee of former President Obama,
blocked an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) move
that would have allowed Congress and Trump to overturn California provisions related to vehicle and lawn equipment emissions. 
In years past, the EPA allowed these regulations to move forward
by granting w…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Sept. 16 https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-wednesday-sept-16

A judge in Washington on Wednesday
blocked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from sending landmark California vehicle emissions rules for a potential repeal to the Republican-controlled Congress.
The four waivers sent by the EPA to Congress ‌for review granted California authority to enact its own emission standards for cars and trucks as well as lawn-and-garden equipment.
The Trump administration has mounted a multi-pronged effort to deny California the ability to …

Stephen A. Smith apologizes for comments about Lane Johnson, mental health: 'I was wrong' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7671772/2026/10/08/stephen-a-smith-lane-johnson-apology-espn/

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, July 22 https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-wednesday-july-22

The places where the government has put Trump’s name and face
The U.S. Mint announced Wednesday that a "fake gold" coin bearing Trump’s likeness is in circulation to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.

The coin is one of more than a dozen government items, documents, buildings and programs that the Trump administration has put the president’s name or face on.
In some cases, when the name of a building or other government asset was changed, lawsuits have fo…

Coins, cards and buildings: Where the government has Trump’s name and face
President Donald Trump’s administration has put his name on more than a dozen buildings, documents, government items and programs during his second term.

NFL news roundup: 49ers' Nick Bosa likely to practice Wednesday; Colts hope Alec Pierce can play Week 1 https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-tuesday-sept-1

NFL scheduled to play on every day of the week except Tuesday in 2026 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7546161/2026/09/08/nfl-schedule-2026-weekdays/

NFL news roundup: Giants WR Calvin Austin III out for 2026 season with torn ACL https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-wednesday-aug-26

NFL Week 5 injury report: Lamar Jackson, Ja'Marr Chase among several stars uncertain for Sunday

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-5-injury-report-lamar-jackson-jama…

NFL, NFLPA clarify celebration penalties, say imitating drinking won't be penalty or subject to fine

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-nflpa-clarify-celebration-penalties-fine…

NFL, NFLPA clarify celebrations 'imitating drinking a beverage' not considered violations https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-nflpa-clarify-celebrations-imitating-drinking-a-beverage-not-considered-violations