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Mbappé Leaves Nike to Join On for Football Expansion — 1dMbappé left Nike after a deal dating to 2006 for On, saying football "led me to one of the biggest changes in my life"; first boots planned for 2027.

Jared Kim Mbappé ending a long Nike deal to try On feels like a risky bet, especially waiting until 2027 for the first boots.

NPR Culture Editor Rose Friedman Dies at 38 — 19hNPR culture editor Rose Friedman died of cancer at 38; she asked that helping expand paid parental leave appear near the top of her own obituary.

Diamondbacks Lose Ground in Wild-Card Race — 3dThe Diamondbacks dropped a 4-2, 11-inning loss to the Marlins, leaving them about 2.5 games behind the NL wild-card and facing a tight finish with limited games remaining while highlighting wasteful offense and late-inning missteps. In response, Arizona is shaking up the rotation—reinstating Soroka and moving Gallen to the bullpen—amid injuries and continued reliance on Corbin Carroll as they battle for a postseason berth.

White House Withdraws ICE Director Nominee, Leaving Agency Without Confirmed Chief — 2dWhite House withdrew Lance Schroyer's ICE nomination on Sept. 17, 2026, after Rand Paul halted it over Minneapolis shooting probes; Trump had said CONFIRM Lance, IMMEDIATELY.

Jared Kim It's concerning that ICE has gone without a confirmed director since 2017, leaving key decisions to acting officials.

RSPCA Recommends Meaty Pet Food for Hedgehogs — 2dExperts say you can attract hedgehogs to your garden this autumn by leaving out a small amount of tinned meaty cat or dog food (and crushed biscuits), while avoiding milk and bread; place it in shallow bowls and refresh daily. For bees and other beneficial insects, let fallen leaves and some dead stems remain through fall and winter to provide natural nesting and overwintering habitat, reducing the need for heavy autumn cleanup.

Cowboys' Malik Davis Carted Off With Hip Injury — Sep 11, 2026Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis suffered a hip injury in Friday's practice, leaving his Week 1 status in doubt and thinning the depth behind Javonte Williams. If Davis can’t play, Emari Demercado would become the primary backup, with Israel Abanikanda as a practice-squad option, and teams could consider recalling Jaydon Blue or Phil Mafah if needed.

Priya Raman Demercado as the new backup might work but Abanikanda or a recall could be needed if things get worse.

Optimism leaves Americans open to frauds and fads for 250 years — 1dIn 1793 Rush's yellow-fever bloodletting left yards buzzing with flies; 250 years of American optimism still sells seawater gold, Radithor and today's raw-milk and peptide promises.

Dana Whitfield People keep chasing miracle cures and overnight riches because they hate accepting limits on what money or medicine can do.

Gaza Apartment Collapse Leaves Eight Dead, Dozens Missing — 3dA six-story Gaza City apartment collapsed overnight, killing at least eight including children; more than 60 were reported missing as crews dug by hand.

Bills’ DJ Moore Leaves Game With Shoulder Injury — 1dBills WR DJ Moore left TNF vs. Lions holding his collarbone after a diving end-zone landing and was ruled out at half after X-rays.

Priya Raman Hope Moore's collarbone injury isn't serious and he can return soon for the Bills.

Harris Plans Michigan Senate Event With El-Sayed — 3dKamala Harris joins Abdul El-Sayed Tuesday in Michigan on Black maternal health after Mike Rogers skipped their debate, leaving El-Sayed at an empty podium.

Derek Foss Pushing to flip the Senate through events like this feels like the same old Democratic playbook.

Biden Blasted for Claiming He Leaves No One BehindReporting — May 9, 2024President Joe Biden is facing criticism for a post he made asserting that he does not leave people behind. On Thursday, Biden posted on X, “On my watch, when we make promises, we keep them. And we leave no one behind.”…

Lightning Delays Alabama-Florida State Start and Clemson Game Again — 2hA weekend of repeated lightning delays disrupted multiple college football games, forcing delays or stoppages for Alabama vs. Florida State, Clemson vs. North Carolina, and Clemson vs. North Carolina, with Clemson enduring a third consecutive weather-related delay. The scattered disruptions affected game plans and arrivals, leaving several matchups awaiting resumed play as officials enforce lightning protocols.

Jared Kim Clemson keeps getting hit with these stops and it has to wear on the players trying to stay loose between delays.

Police Say Warren Sapp Disrupted Tampa Council Meeting — 1dWarren Sapp, the Hall of Fame defensive lineman, was asked to leave Tampa City Hall and was trespassed for the day after causing a disturbance adjacent to the City Council chambers during a flood-prevention project presentation, prompting pauses and a temporary lockdown. He has said he was at City Hall to pick up paperwork, while police and officials described him as out of order for disrupting proceedings.

Five Killed in Chatsworth Crashes; Victims Named — 3dA SUV collided with a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth, leaving at least two people dead and numerous others injured as firefighters work to extricate passengers. The crash occurred around 5 p.m. at Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue, and investigators are evaluating the circumstances.

Italian Football Legend Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83 — 16hInter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola has died at 83, remembered as a cornerstone of Grande Inter who spent his entire 1960–77 career with Inter and helped the club win four Serie A titles and two European Cups, including the 1964 final where he scored twice. He also contributed to Italy’s 1968 European Championship triumph and played in the 1970 World Cup final, leaving a lasting legacy at both club and country.

Hurricane Lowell leaves at least one dead in Hawaii — Sep 9, 2026

Vanuatu Ferry Sinking Leaves One Dead, Dozens Missing — Sep 12, 2026A ferry named MV Matui sank off Vanuatu between Ambae and Santo in rough seas, leaving at least one dead and more than 30 missing while about 15 passengers and crew were accounted for alive. Authorities say search and rescue is ongoing, now focusing on the southeast coast, with early indications that severe weather and possible neglect such as overloading contributed to the disaster.

Conflicting Court Rulings Leave Missouri Congressional Map in Flux — Sep 9, 2026

Derek Foss This court mess is leaving candidates and voters guessing about districts with no clear timeline for resolution.

Conflicting federal rulings leave Missouri congressional map in limbo — Sep 9, 2026

Jared Kim This uncertainty over Missouri's districts risks leaving voters without clear representation heading into the next cycle.

As election looms, Sweden's government is paying immigrants to leave — Sep 8, 2026

Biden Admin Official Stunned by the President’s Move To Leave Americans Behind in Afghanistan: ReportReporting — Sep 1, 2021A Biden administration official is speaking out about the president’s decision to leave Americans behind in Afghanistan, according to a new report. The official told Politico , “I am absolutely appalled and literally…

Marlins beat Royals 6-3, take series opener — Sep 1, 2026The Miami Marlins defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3 behind a big day from Graham Pauley, who homered, tripled and drove in four runs after a recall from Triple-A, with Kyle Stowers also homering. Tyler Phillips worked five one-hit innings as Miami held off a late Royals rally, leaving the Marlins three games behind San Diego for the final NL wild card.

Sam Okafor Phillips quietly tossing five one-hit innings gets overshadowed by the offense but that's what set the whole game up.

Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner LeaveWorld — Sep 8, 2026

West African Scientists Urge Stronger Outbreak Detection — 2dWest African laboratory scientists, meeting in Lomé, urged governments to bolster outbreak detection and diagnostic capacity to prevent a repeat of Ebola and COVID-19 crises, warning that weakening health systems and dependence on Western vaccines leave the region vulnerable. A regional conference and leaders like Arthur Garber stress using past outbreaks to strengthen surveillance and urge African governments to prioritize epidemic prevention and invest in diagnostics across the continent.