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NFL Week 7 buzz: What we're hearing on QB situations, trade candidates and the wild NFC East

Will the Seahawks stick with Sam Darnold past this season? Could Vita Vea get trade interest? What's next for the NFC East teams? And could the Colts make more changes?

Projecting the top 10 picks of next year's NFL draft: Why Yates has three quarterbacks going early

Field Yates projects which prospects could go in the top 10 picks of the 2027 draft -- including three QBs.

Seventeen first-year Power 4 coaches -- here's how they're doing

After an unprecendented amount of change in 2025, let's take stock of how those new coaches are doing.

The audacity of Kentucky coach Will Stein

In his first year at Kentucky, Stein has the Wildcats in the College Football Playoff hunt.

'This will be a real fun game': How Brady Tkachuk (and the Senators) are preparing for his Ottawa return

After a summer blockbuster, the former Senators captain will be playing his first game against his old team (and its vocal fans).

NHL Tonight: Previews for Sabres-Flyers, Senators-Panthers

Another light Wednesday on the NHL calendar, but here's what to watch in each game.

So many upsets, so many candidates for the Bottom 10

From the Longhorns to the Dawgs, a bunch of top teams bottomed out in Week 7.

CFP Bubble Watch at midseason: The playoff field is wide open

A conference-by-conference look at who is contending for the playoff, who's close and who's out.

Bowl, CFP projections: How the postseason picture shifted after a wild Week 7

Following an exhilarating Week 7, our bowl gurus take a look at how the postseason picture changed.

United Airlines slashes 2026 profit outlook on fuel prices, but travelers keep booking despite higher fares

United Airlines cut its profit outlook for the year as fuel prices continued to climb.

Oklahoma OC: Errors must stop, but QB Mateer offers 'best chance to win'

Despite John Mateer's inconsistency this season, Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle still believes he is the Sooners' best option at quarterback.

Thunder have Holmgren's back -- in scuffle, and in wake of redemptive season opener

The scrap early in the second quarter of Tuesday night's season opener offered some symbolism for Chet Holmgren and his Thunder teammates. Holmgren landed with a thud. As he got…

Wembanyama starts 0-for-12 in career-worst shooting night: 'Might be overthinking it'

Victor Wembanyama didn't record his first bucket until the end of the third quarter and shot a career-worst 8% from the field as the Thunder got their revenge on the Spurs in…

LeBron moonlights at center, helps limit Towns in winning debut for Sixers

LeBron James opened his 24th season with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and even had a defensive impact as a center in his Sixers debut.

NFLPA calls for 'full investigation' into Eagles QB Hurts' medical care

After NFL chief medical officer Allen Sills staunchly defended the process involving Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and his blood clot issue Tuesday, the NFLPA issued…

'Playing with fire': Brown says he wouldn't have felt good about a Knicks win given play

Knicks coach Mike Brown would've taken the win against the 76ers -- but wouldn't have been happy with it, acknowledging that relying on late-game magic or the feel-good vibes of…

Day: Ohio State planning to be without injured Sayin through postseason

Buckeyes coach Ryan Day declined to put a timeline on Julian Sayin's recovery but said they are planning to move forward without him through the rest of the year.

Source: Red Wings' Larkin stretches list of trade options to 10 teams

Dylan Larkin, whose trade request was made public last June, told the Red Wings he'd be willing to move to at least seven additional teams, bringing his list of options to 10, a…

📈 Where this World Series ranks among best matchups since 2000

This year's Fall Classic will crown a first-time winner. Here's where it stands among the best matchups of this century.

Why SpaceX’s stock is surging — and lifting the broader AI universe along with it

SpaceX just gave Wall Street a big reason to believe in the artificial-intelligence boom as demand for its computing power is off the charts.

Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports

The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the Russian leader, Vladimir V. Putin, little.

Housing is flashing warning signs just as the Fed weighs more interest rate hikes

Housing data deteriorated further in September, according to separate reports Tuesday.

Netflix Stock and Price Targets Drop as Wall Street Debates If the Streamer Can Flip the Script

Analysts weigh Ted Sarandos' and Greg Peters' turnaround efforts as the CEOs insist that all that's needed is better execution. But, says one finance expert, "The risk is not the…

‘I don’t feel sorry for myself’: I’m 64 and will be renting for the rest of my life. Is that so bad?

“I married a wonderful man with a good income. He left his job due to health issues and suffered a massive stroke at 53.”

‘La Bola Negra’ Producer Domingo Corral Touts HBO Max TV Deal: “I’ve Found a Home”

Expect quality TV series from the Moviestar Plus+ commissioning editor-turned-indie producer that leverages top Spanish creative talent, Corral told THR while at the MIA Market in…

Marshall faces final debate in fight for political life

In today’s issue: Sen. Roger Marshall (Kan.) faces his second and final debate against Democrat Adam Hamilton as the first-term Republican fights for his political life in a…

She Braved Sharks and Storms to Swim the Length of California

“It feels surreal being done, this has been my entire life for nearly four months,” said Catherine Breed, who finished her historic journey near the Mexico border on Monday.

Best Gifts for Mom (2026): Digital Wall Calendars, Better Bags, Personalized Jewelry, and More

From a calendar that keeps my family organized to a frame that rescues photos from my camera roll, these favorites make thoughtful gifts.

Witkoff asks Putin to resume direct peace talks, Russia releases U.S. detainee

White House envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow the resumption of trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. in order…

In San Francisco, a Family Earning $325,000 Qualifies for Government Aid

With the A.I. boom driving up prices, the city is subsidizing child care for households with high incomes. Even with the help, families say they are struggling.

Italian Content Investment Dropped 7.4% in 2025 Largely Due to Uncertainty Over Domestic Tax Credits, Rome MIA Market Report Says

Investment in content production destined for Italy’s film TV and streaming industries dropped 7.4% to €2 billion ($2.24 billion) in 2025, compared with the previous year, with…

House committee says Webull messages point to China access to U.S. customer data

The House Select Committee on China earlier this month said online investing platform Webull is quietly "tied in structural ways" to China's government.

‘When I Existed,’ a Cannes Market Standout, Swooped On for World Sales by M-Appeal and Now Bound for Tallinn Black Nights (EXCLUSIVE)

Berlin-based M-Appeal has boarded “When I Existed,” a buzzy, feel-good second-chance drama comedy and Kafkian social satire which proved a standout at the Cannes Market’s Ventana…

Two dangerous internet security issues are putting site admins on edge

The web is a bit of a hot mess today following the discovery of two severe vulnerabilities.

UK to Headphone Dodgers on Trains: Shush

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a campaign against listening to music or videos without headphones on public transportation. We asked London commuters to weigh in.

Kansas soccer field crash raises red flags for former investigator who questions key theories

Jamie Copenhaver, a former detective, questions why no charges were filed after a driver killed two at Wichita's Stryker Sports Complex.

Electricity bills force 1 in 5 to cut back on food, survey finds

Americans living on a fixed income are particularly vulnerable when electricity costs surge, a Consumer Reports expert says.

How Saudi Arabia's defense vulnerabilities could become Trump's problem amid Houthi onslaught

Saudi Arabia seeks foreign allies to counter Houthi missiles and drones as Trump weighs whether to launch direct U.S. military strikes on Yemen.

Mortgage rates drop for the first time in 2 months, but demand still falls further

Mortgage rates finally came down a little, but borrowers are still having trouble getting into the housing market.

The feds are opening a front door for crypto markets

The lack of a new law is no excuse for a lack of clear rules under the laws we already have.

I receive 10 calls a day promising me $15,000 loans at 8% interest. Are these legitimate offers?

“They insist that the details will be provided after they have carried out a soft credit check.”

Gaming Can’t Afford More Games the Size of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’

Between crushing layoffs, ballooning budgets, and bland end products, video game makers need to stop chasing AAA glory.

Opposition to data centers will drive up inflation, says BlackRock’s Larry Fink

Fight the datacenters at your economic peril, says BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink.

AT&T shrugs off SpaceX fears with its own large haul of new internet subscribers

AT&T’s fiber business was the star of the show in Wednesday’s third-quarter earnings report.

Australian Politicians Were Already on Edge Before One of Their Own Was Attacked

Much remains unclear about why a driver ran a car into Helen Haines, a lawmaker. Even so, fellow representatives, especially women, spoke of feeling threatened in a polarized…

Mississippi AG says use of force was 'justified' in fatal shooting of toddler

Mississippi's Attorney General says the use of force was justified when a toddler was killed during a police shooting after a shoplifting.

Imprisoned American teacher Stephen Hubbard released by Russia and more top headlines

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SpaceX up over 8% in premarket after earnings beat and Musk hints at Tesla tie-up

SpaceX shares jumped after the company reported surging revenue growth in its third quarter, and owner Elon Musk floated a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger.

Cost of living protests aren’t just happening in Europe

Trump hails Russia’s release of US teacher amid Witkoff’s visit – politics live

US was not required to give anything in return for Stephen Hubbard’s release ‘out of respect for President Trump’, he claims Sign up for Breaking News US email The US president…

Kvaratskhelia, Dembele and Marquinhos out injured after PSG’s win

Kvaratskhelia out for months with a torn ACL in his right knee, while Dembele and Marquinhos suffer thigh muscle tears.

Bud Light Boycotters Are Still Waiting for Their ‘Woke-Free’ Beer

Ultra Right Beer, a brand launched in 2023 by MAGA political consultant Seth Weathers, has vanished from the internet with many deliveries unfulfilled.

Student says she was sexually assaulted at Arizona frat house

The sexual assault allegations surfaced two weeks after the university had suspended activities for its 21 fraternities amid reports of misconduct.

Race for crucial midterms attracting vast sums of money on both sides | First Thing

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is spending $80m to help Democratic candidates, while Trump has promised Republicans $400m. Plus a vital investigation into justice in Louisiana…

French 10-year bond yield hits 5% for first time since 2002 amid unrest

France is grappling with intense pressure to slash spending, while trying to quell violent protests demanding the government spends more.

Why are French protesters chanting ‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’?

The slogan has come to represent a whole array of grievances that lie at the heart of the protest movement.

'MAKE DEALS': Trump says data centers should pay communities a 'dividend' to win support

Trump says data centers should consider community "dividends" as AI financing worries grow.

OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer

It’s the latest in a growing wave of bets that AI companies are making on brain data.

UK approves development of Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea

The decision has drawn sharp criticism from left-wing politicians and environmentalists.

Why These Towers Collapsed in Venezuela’s Earthquakes

A 3-D reconstruction reveals why multiple apartment towers toppled in the earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June. Our reporter Julie Turkewitz examines how structural flaws —…

WW1 to Houthis: British jets for Saudi Arabia build on long military bond

UK's deployment of jets to defend Saudi Arabia is the latest chapter in a relationship older than the kingdom itself.

“Horror Is Now Cool” as the Hunt for the Next ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Is on: Rome’s MIA

"We want to find the Italian Kane Parsons" to reach Gen Z audiences, a genre film panel discussing the state of the medium at the MIA Market heard on Wednesday.

Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has freed an American, Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.

Paramilitary hitman linked to British right-wing group Turning Point UK

Al Jazeera exposes UK far right's links to criminal underworld.

UK king welcomes Oman’s sultan in speech quoting Prophet Muhammad

Britain’s King Charles III welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on the first state visit in 44 years.

My partner of 17 years left me his $1 million home. His children say I influenced him to do so. Should I share my inheritance?

“I never paid rent, although I put about $45,000 toward a new kitchen and a roof.”

In the battle for AI supremacy, China is only six months behind the U.S — but that means it’s winning, says former Google CEO

AI is not a bubble, says Google’s former CEO. It’s real growth, real money, real customers paying for something useful.

The NBA star helping protect his opponents’ feet

NBA star Damian Lillard co-founded an insoles company. It turns out his biggest competition on the court are wearing them.

OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush wanted to join ‘Titanic mythology’ when Titan sub imploded, friend claims

Karl Stanley claims OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush intentionally designed the Titan submersible to implode, calling it a "mousetrap for billionaires."

‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up

Against a backdrop of rising Islamophobia, Michigan Senate hopeful has challenged premise of repeated questions on Muslim Brotherhood, Israel and faith As a candidate positioned…

‘Hunted like animals’: inside Trump’s war on the people who build America

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a house framer before he was killed by ICE agents. Countless other Latino builders in Texas live in fear of a similar fate Every morning long before…

US extreme weather survivors are a growing group – now they want to be a political force

At a gathering in Texas, near where floods killed 136 people last year, survivors are united on the need for urgent action It may be a club none of its members actually want to be…

Usha Vance is a closed book – but her Goodreads account is surprisingly revealing | Arwa Mahdawi

From Roman-era political potboilers to stories of Catholic priests struggling to impose their authority, what could the reading list of vice-president JD Vance’s wife be trying to…

Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters

Armed and in uniform, agents from the Department of Homeland Security have been knocking on doors to ask residents about their immigration status whether they're registered to…

GOP senators not happy about Trump's warming relationship with Putin

President Trump's warming relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which may lead to a trilateral summit of the United States, Russia and China to resolve the fate of…

Vance could face 2028 challenge in addressing corruption

Vice President Vance’s role as President Trump’s chief defender poses a growing challenge as the administration faces mounting perceptions of inside dealing and corruption. Vance…

The next Senate class will decide Social Security's fate. Can they meet halfway to save it?

The 2027 Senate class will be the first delegation in more than four decades forced to address Social Security’s potential insolvency. The federal program is poised to run out of…

The Memo: Zelensky looks for way back from brink with Trump, to little avail

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky looks to be seeking a way back from the brink in his relationship with the U.S. — but he does not appear to be finding a receptive audience…

Marshall, Hamilton set to take debate stage in tight Kansas Senate race

The top candidates in the Kansas Senate race will face off on the debate stage on Wednesday evening with less than two weeks until Election Day. Incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R)…

Inside Democrats' oversight playbook for Trump's final two years

After two years operating from the sidelines, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are planning ambitious investigations into President Trump and his administration if the…