Notre Dame is now 6-1 and ranked No. 4 in the AP Top 25 after a weird, wild, and controversial loss to the BYU Cougars. Yes, I think the Irish got hosed out of one final play, but none of that matters now. We saw 59 minutes and 59 seconds of football, and there are some things we learned.
Last week Boomer called Boubacar Traore a renaissance man, and he was absolutely right. This week… we got five plays out of Traore before he was ejected for targeting Bear Bachmeier on a late hit. Despite Notre Dame's depth at the position, the loss of Traore was massive for the Irish in the game —particularly in the first half when the defense was on its heels and needed better play up front to slow down what BYU was doing. The loss of Traore might very well be the essence of the full reason for Notre Dame's loss.
This second thing was supposed to be about Jonaz Walton and I went looking for snap counts. While the entire deal about Walton is valid and should be talked about after only getting 10 of the 81 snaps after rushing for 181 yards last week… the wide receiver situation might be the most heinous thing about the offense. On a night where Notre Dame's receivers couldn't get much separation from Cougar defenders, maybe they were gassed? The elevation was well over 5000 feet and Notre Dame only used 4 wide receivers all night. Jordan Faison, Micah Gilbert, and Jaden Greathouse were out there for almost every snap, and the fourth… well that was Mylan Graham with a whopping two snaps for the night.
For a good part of the first half, Notre Dame's defense didn't just play poorly — they looked confused. Presnap lineups and adjustments had several defenders running to the spot they were supposed to be, and BYU was snapping the ball before they got there. It looked very much like the Miami game last year, and some of that confusion led to slow and soft play. This, of course, is a Chris Ash problem and they made the proper adjustments at halftime to hold BYU to just 126 yards and 7 points in the final 29 minutes and 59 seconds of play. But… this is still a thing and will kill the Irish in a few weeks against Miami if it's not fixed for a full 59 minutes and 59 seconds — or do we play 60 minute games now?
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#notre #play #irish #last

Christa Pike is feeling "angry and confused" after waking up in the hospital in the wake of a failed execution attempt that left her with severe physical health challenges that put her on a "long road to recovery," her attorneys said on Wednesday.
Pike had been unconscious and in critical condition in the days after two doses of pentobarbital failed to end her life on Sept. 30, they said.
"On Monday night, it was our understanding that Christa was brain-dead and that life support would be removed the next day," Randy Spivey, a member of her legal team, said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. "But on Tuesday, to the shock of everyone … Christa woke up and began talking."
Spivey said the effects of the pentobarbital have caused her to develop a blood clot, pneumonia and left her arms and hands "tremendously swollen," to the point where she's not currently able to use them. He added that Pike is still dealing with significant "cognitive confusion," but is "very aware" that the state had tried and failed to end her life.
The press conference came shortly after a hearing in which a judge granted Pike's attorneys' request to order the state to preserve all evidence connected to the execution, including medical equipment, communications related to the decision to call off the procedure or related to her emergency care and "anything that was in the actual room." The judge also ordered that any "barriers" that may prevent Pike from communicating with her attorneys while she's in the hospital be removed.

#attorneys #execution

Jessica Biel revealed that her 11-year-old son, Silas, is interested in both acting and music, just like his mom and dad, Justin Timberlake. The actress opened up about her family while attending the "Matchbox: The Movie" premiere in New York City on October 5.
Jessica Biel shares Silas has a small part in 'Matchbox' and is also a DJ. While speaking with E! News, Biel explained that Silas appears briefly at the very end of the Apple TV film, which premieres October 9. She called the cameo "really cute."
The interviewer asked whether her sons are following in her footsteps or are more musically inclined like Timberlake. Biel said Silas is "a little bit of both." "He's a DJ, so he's kind of interested in both lanes," she added. She shared that she and her husband are "letting him take his time and see what happens and what he really gets interested in."
Biel shares Silas and his younger brother, Phineas, with Timberlake. She said her sons visited the set and were excited to meet Cena, whom they consider a hero. Describing them as "so funny," Biel said their "brains implode" whenever they visit a set with "cool action sequences" and fight scenes.
Biel recalled that Phineas seemed to wonder, "Is this real? Is this not real?" after co-actor John Cena was punched and fell to the ground. She admitted she does not know what they are thinking, calling it "just a lot of confusion." Silas is more like, "I know what this is," she said, while Phineas is still wondering what is happening.

#biel #timberlake #cena

Meghan Markle has officially launched her first holiday collection – including a stunning advent calendar inspired by her Montecito home.
But the **** ss of Sussex's latest promotional images for her As Ever lifestyle brand sparked some confusion on social media due to an "optical illusion" in one of the photos.
In one picture, Meghan was seen opening doors on the new calendar, which is a collaboration with Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés containing 25 "handcrafted chocolates".
However, the lighting and shadows on the hand resting on the product made it look as though she had "six fingers".
Meghan's latest As Ever post sparked confusion among fans (@ As Ever)

#meghan

A comment made on a podcast this summer has left one country music star scratching her head and setting the record straight.
Wynonna Judd says she has never talked politics with longtime pal Rosie O'Donnell, even though the comedian claimed the singer backs President Donald Trump, according to an interview with People published on Friday, October 2.
"I'm in shock, just so you know," Judd, 62, said. "I've never spoken to her about politics in my life. She doesn't know anything about my stuff. I'm an independent."
The confusion goes back to August, when O'Donnell, 64, appeared on The Tangle with Kyle Ridley podcast. The former talk show host, a vocal critic of the president for years, said Judd was the one Trump supporter she still keeps in her life.
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#judd #Politics

It was a night of devastation in Chatsworth that began with a deadly Metro bus collision and ended with the fiery crash of an NBC4 helicopter covering the news that left two journalists and, on the ground, a bystander dead.
Tuesday's scene was a mixture of confusion and chaos, with first responders fanned out across two catastrophes and television news teams desperately trying to find out whether their journalists were safe. The crashes claimed the lives of five people and left others with various degrees of injury.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration were trying Wednesday to determine exactly what caused the news helicopter, a Eurocopter AS350 B2, to go down.
NTSB Investigator Fabian Salazar said officials are searching through the wreckage, combing through maintenance logbooks, security footage, weather reports and witness interviews, and reviewing the pilot's training to figure out what went wrong.
But the most critical information so far has been audio captured from the helicopter during a live broadcast of reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw's final moments before it crashed.

#journalists #nbc4

A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study.
The antibiotic, cefepime, which is used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, UTIs and skin infections, is typically administered via injection by healthcare providers in a clinical setting.
Severe side effects may include confusion, decreased consciousness or seizures, especially in older patients and those with kidney problems, among many other common symptoms, according to Mayo Clinic.
Older Adults Taking 5 Or More Prescription Drugs Face Higher Risk Of Death, Study Finds
New research suggests the medication may be ****** ociated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality.

#risk

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr accused Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico of banking on public confusion over the equal time statute to drive clicks and donations.
Last week, Talarico appeared on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," but the liberal late-night host insisted the interview had to air on YouTube, instead of broadcast television, because the FCC has "threatened" the network.
The White House previously said Kimmel was "play-acting," because the FCC did not threaten him regarding interviewing Talarico, or any other candidate.
Carr responded on Saturday to an account on X that complained Talarico was relegated to YouTube, but Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was allowed to appear on ESPN's "College Gameday." The chairman blasted Talarico, noting that the equal time statute doesn't apply to ESPN and does not prohibit anyone from interviewing anyone on broadcast TV.
Kimmel Reveals He's Interviewing James Talarico Under 'Unusual Circumstances,' Citing Fcc Threats

#kimmel

Comedian Bill Maher called Democratic politicians "cowards" while doubling down on his stance that the Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers were not — a position that infamously led to ABC canceling his show more than two decades ago.
In a segment on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" Friday, the comedian reaffirmed his opinion that "the terrorists weren't cowards" which he initially said after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
"I know a guy whose show got canceled just for saying the terrorists weren't cowards. And that guy was right. They weren't cowards, but I'll tell you who is: Democratic Party politicians," Maher said.
He added that this "moral confusion" within the party is most notable when talking about "a place called Gaza."
"A little strip of land that was not part of the original Israel, but which they won in a war launched against them, but then gave back as a peace gesture," he said.

#cowards #democratic #called #politicians

(NewsNation) — A new study found that a rare but serious brain condition has been identified in a small number of people taking popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound.
Wernicke encephalopathy is a rare neurological disorder caused by a severe deficiency of vitamin B1, also known as thiamine.
GLP-1 prescriptions for kids up more than 30,000% since 2019
Researchers identified 15 cases reported in 2023 and 2024 among people taking GLP-1 medications containing semaglutide, found in Ozempic and Wegovy, or tirzepatide, found in Mounjaro and Zepbound.
Vitamin B1 is essential for proper nerve function. Without enough of it, patients can develop confusion, problems with balance and coordination, and abnormal eye movements.

#zepbound #vitamin #identified

Comedian Bill Maher spent the first night of Rosh Hashanah taking aim at Macklemore and other anti-Israel celebrities, arguing that calling the war in Gaza a genocide is fueling a global rise in antisemitism.
During Friday night's episode of HBO's "Real Time," Maher first criticized members of the Democratic Party who have spoken out against Israel during the Israel-Hamas war.
"Because nowhere has this moral confusion become more obvious than in a place called Gaza," Maher said. "A little strip of land that was not part of the original Israel, but they won in a war launched against them, but then gave back, gave back as a peace gesture — did they tell you that part on TikTok, kids?"
Bill Maher Blasts Democratic Party, Says It Is Fine With Religion 'As Long As That Faith Isn't Jewish'
Bill Maher arrives for the 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 28, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

#first

All My Children star Colin Egglesfield has shared a deeply personal reflection on the September 11 terrorist attacks, revealing harrowing images from the day that changed his life forever.
Marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks, the actor revealed that he was living directly across the street from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and witnessed the devastating events unfold at close range.
Alongside a series of haunting photographs documenting the aftermath, Colin reflected on the fear and confusion of the day – as well as the extraordinary bravery he witnessed.
Colin shared a deeply personal reflection about 9/11 (@ Instagram)
"25 years ago, I was living at Ground Zero on September 11th, 2001," he began.

#september #shared #reflection #living

SEYMOUR - An inadvertent whistle by a game official with under two minutes played in the game sealed an incredibly unusual 6-0 victory for the Ansonia football team over Seymour Thursday night at DeBarber Field.
With Ansonia clinging to its marginal lead, Chargers running back Jacob Branch took a handoff, got stood up from a Seymour defender and then continued to churn away, getting stripped of the ball in the process.
The Seymour players began celebrating as Ronan Carboni scooped up the loose ball at the Ansonia 19-yard line. Then a little bit of confusion and chaos ensued.
The game officials huddled on the field and after significant discussion determined that the whistle had been blown when Branch was first stood up, because the official near the Ansonia sideline felt his forward progress had been halted.
The Chargers maintained possession of the ball, and ultimately ran out the clock to seal the victory.

#game #victory

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had little warning before King Charles III publicly clarified in a letter to government officials that their royal status would remain unchanged.
On Tuesday, September 8, the day after the letter was released, a spokesperson for Harry, 41, and Meghan, 45, told the BBC that they "were a little surprised not to have been told about this in advance."
As In Touch previously reported, the unusual missive followed the couple's move back to Britain with their two children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, marking their return after six years in California.
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"To help avoid doubt or confusion, the King has directed that the following information be shared," the letter, issued on September 7 by Lord Chamberlain Richard Benyon, stated (per The Guardian), reaffirming the arrangement established when Harry, 41, and Meghan, 45, stepped back as working royals in 2020.

#told

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship with the royal family will reportedly face renewed tension. The shift follows a pointed letter from King Charles. According to a royal expert, the Duke of Sussex will be left "angered" by official guidance clarifying his standing in the monarchy. The Sussexes previously sparked fresh speculation after returning to Britain with their family. While speculation remains about their future ties, Charles allegedly handed the couple a blunt statement confirming they remain non-working royals.
The firm directive from Buckingham Palace has reportedly dashed any lingering hopes of a hybrid role for the Sussexes. King Charles' official instruction to government and military officials could reportedly keep the Sussexes sidelined in the long run. Royal commentators writing for iNews recently revealed that the King issued a formal statement to establish clear boundaries.
According to reports, the letter was sent by the Lord Chamberlain on behalf of the King to government departments, military officials, lord lieutenants across Britain, and Harry and Meghan themselves. Although Harry is the King's son, the Palace allegedly wants no confusion about his non-working status moving forward.
Reports claimed that official guidance serves as a shut-down against rumors of a half-in, half-out royal plan. "Not a quiet word in your ear, not a private memo: no, this was a formal, blunt statement of fact sent to Harry on his father's orders," the report noted. The expert revealed that Palace officials strictly designed the public directive to shut down speculation.
Furthermore, the directive stated that Harry and Meghan's "HRH" ******* les remain in abeyance, preventing the couple from using them in any official capacity. Harry might hope to continue his charitable work in Britain. However, Buckingham Palace has completely ruled out official royal backing.

#harry #sussexes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court to allow new restrictions on mail ballots in time for the midterms.
The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump's executive order for the November elections.
The legal wrangling is happening even as states start sending out mail ballots, leaving the administration little time to make big changes in mail ballot rules.
"Ballots have already begun to be mailed in North Carolina, and more States will begin the mailing process as the injunction remains in place — including Alabama on September 9 and at least five States the week of September 13," Solicitor General John Sauer said in the filing.
"Once those ballot envelopes enter the mailstream, there is no retrieving them. And while the injunction allows the Postal Service and the States to continue taking steps to ensure that their envelopes satisfy the Rule's requirements … each day the injunction is in place risks sowing confusion and chaos because the injunction makes those preparatory steps voluntary, rather than mandatory."

#mail

It's unlikely that talk of Saturday night's explosively controversial final moments during Michigan versus Western Michigan will die down anytime soon. Nearly 24 hours later, however, NBC has finally offered an official statement on the controversial moment.
In the final seconds of Saturday night's tilt between Michigan and Western Michigan, quarterback Bryce Underwood's Hail Mary heave fell incomplete as the Wolverines looked to avoid a devastating upset in their first game of the season. While it looked as if Western Michigan was set to complete the upset, as the clock hit zero before the ball hit a player on the failed try, the referees ended up adding a second to the clock to allow Michigan one last attempt. Underwood ended up connecting with JJ Buchanan on the final Hail Mary try as Michigan walked off their opponents 13-12.
According to a statement and footage from the Big Ten released on Sunday, "Western Michigan's #18 started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position (left foot) and made contact with the ball with one second remaining on the clock". That footage contradicts what the stadium's clock and NBC's broadcast clock stated as the play ended, causing immense confusion amongst college football fans as the dust continues to settle on this controversial moment.
MORE: What did WMU coach Lance Taylor say about clock controversy in Hail Mary loss to Michigan?
Then later on Sunday, NBC released its own statement via broadcaster John Fanta during halftime of Washington vs. Washington State.

#ended #saturday

The first half of Fluminense vs. Vasco this Saturday (5) in the Brasileirão had more confusion than good football.
There were plenty of cards for heavier challenges, altercations involving people who weren't even on the pitch, and lots of complaints.
And one of the main figures was referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda from Espírito Santo, who had an unusual moment with Canobbio.
Find out what happened below.
Vasco had total control of the action for much of the first half.

#davi #santo

Annuity payouts look higher because they blend interest with returned principal, but a dividend portfolio keeps your capital invested and available to heirs.
AT&T cut its dividend in 2022 and has held it flat since, while Duke Energy targets 5% to 7% annual EPS growth through 2030.
Splitting $930,000 between an annuity covering fixed expenses and a dividend portfolio for growth offers a viable third path beyond the binary choice.
Read More: Avoid these 13 retirement mistakes before they derail your future (sponsor)
You have $930,000 and one question: Does an insurance company writing a lifetime check produce more monthly income than a dividend portfolio you control? Most of the confusion comes from comparing two numbers that do not measure the same thing.

#Dividend

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.
Flu vaccinations are beginning and COVID-19 shots are starting to arrive after the Food and Drug Administration approved this year's updated versions last week. Winter also brings another vaccine-preventable risk called RSV. Exactly who should get one or all of these vaccines, and when?
That advice usually comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with help from its independent advisers. But despite no new scientific evidence, Trump health officials last year began pulling back on some longstanding recommendations for fall virus protection and routine children's vaccinations. And that advisory panel, which influences state and insurance vaccine policies, is caught in a court battle. The CDC didn't respond to questions about any new fall guidance but suggested on its website that doctors follow last year's flu recommendations.
Doctors' groups are filling the gap: the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America each released vaccination guidelines for their patient populations.
"There's been a lot of confusion and chaos regarding vaccine recommendations," said Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, of the American Medical **** ociation.

#vaccinations #medical

Denny Hamlin posted an 11th-place finish in last Saturday's ***** e Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. However, there was confusion on the driver of the No. 11's end on why he finished where he did.
Based on the timing of when the caution came on the final lap of Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race, Hamlin believes he scored a top-10 result. Instead, the 45-year-old was ranked 11th, while Josh Berry earned a ninth-place run.
The call to place Hamlin 11th left the Cup Series points leader puzzled after the race.
It did not matter to Hamlin where he finished at Daytona. Because the Joe Gibbs Racing star had already locked up the top seed for the Chase, he was not concerned about points.
However, Hamlin had a discussion with NASCAR following the race as he revealed on his "Actions Detrimental" podcast. Hamlin plans to have a follow-up discussion about the caution light procedure in the future to avoid future misunderstandings.

#race #daytona #however

The NCAA's new 5‑in‑5 eligibility rule continues to send shockwaves through college athletics, and nowhere is the confusion more visible than in Texas A&M's still‑unfinished 2026–27 basketball roster. The past week delivered another round of twists.
First, former G‑League guard Bryson Warren was ruled ineligible by both the NCAA and the SEC. Warren secured a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the NCAA, but the SEC's stance remained unchanged, prompting him to enter the transfer portal and leaving the Aggies with an unexpected roster vacancy.
Meanwhile, former A&M guard Rylan Griffen awaited a ruling in his own lawsuit in the Dallas court system. On Thursday, a judge granted a TRO against the NCAA, the SEC, and commissioner Greg Sankey, effectively telling the governing bodies that if they want to challenge Griffen's eligibility, they'll have to do it in court.
The TRO doesn't prevent the SEC from issuing punishments to schools that play athletes it considers ineligible, but Griffen's case carries a key distinction. He never signed a professional contract. His only pro‑adjacent experience was a summer league deal with the Denver Nuggets, which functions more like a tryout than a guaranteed roster spot. That difference gives him a stronger argument than Warren under the current legal landscape.
Shortly after the TRO news broke, Luke Evangelist of TexAgs reported that Griffen has enrolled in classes at Texas A&M and intends to join the team. His status now hinges on a preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for September 11, which will determine whether he can compete while the broader lawsuit plays out.

#warren #roster #texas

Hersheypark apologized for a social media comment about its ticket prices posted after Dolly Parton's death
The park said the comment was made without understanding the context and removed it to avoid confusion
Dollywood remains open per Parton's wishes, honoring her legacy as co-owner since its 1986 opening
Hersheypark is currently facing backlash over a comment its social media account mistakenly made in response to a fan praising Dollywood's affordable ticket prices following Dolly Parton's death.
After news of the country legend's death at age 80 broke on Tuesday, Aug. 25, a fan of Parton's took to X to highlight the star's Tennessee theme park and spotlight its affordable pricing. "And she kept the prices reasonable in this economy," the user wrote above a screenshot of Dollywood's $99 one-day ticket prices.

#prices #Media

At least one in four NFL players could develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive brain disease linked to repeated head impacts, new research suggests.
Researchers found CTE in 215 of 878 former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021, meaning 24.5 percent have died with CTE. The study was led by Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, a physician and researcher at Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School, along with researchers from Boston University and other institutions.
That figure may underestimate how common CTE is among former NFL players. Researchers examined the brains of 235 of the 878 players who died during the study period, leaving 643 brains unexamined.
CTE is caused by repeated head impacts and can only be definitively diagnosed after death. It is extremely rare without repeated head trauma. The disease can cause memory loss, confusion, mood changes, impaired decision-making, impulsive behavior and addiction, according to the American Brain Foundation.
CTE was first identified in boxers nearly a century ago and has since been found in other athletes exposed to repeated head impacts, including hockey, rugby, soccer, wrestling and bobsledding. Researchers have also found evidence suggesting military personnel exposed to repeated blasts may be at risk.

#researchers #died

Within the next few days, the Duke and ****** ss of Sussex and their two children will have departed California and become residents of the UK.
Since news broke of the move, there has been some confusion as to what British life for Harry and Meghan will look like - but a picture is emerging of the family's priorities.
Over the weekend, there was a deluge of stories about Meghan's return to acting with speculation she would have a role in the next series of The Gentlemen on Netflix, created by British director Guy Ritchie.
Talks are still said to be in the early stages and we understand filming for the third series of the show is imminent - but Netflix has made no comment on who will star, leaving the way open for a former working member of the royal family with an acting background to be cast.
The comedy is about a duke turned drug baron and is mostly filmed in the Cotswolds.

#california

In addition to fending off a Democratic challenger, Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, is wrestling against confusion caused by a candidate who shares his name — Dan J. Sullivan Jr., an independent — and a shrinking window to clear it up.
Alaska state Sen. James Kaufman, a Republican, said he personally remains worried about conflation between the two.
"I've had at least one person say they had to slow down to make sure they didn't make a mistake. And I can only imagine people who are less engaged in politics — I think it can be confusing," Kaufman said.
Results on Tuesday seem to confirm his hunch.
Sullivan Jr.'s campaign, which has focused on his background as a logger, has meaningfully splintered support from the incumbent Republican candidate in the primary — but not enough to create ambiguity about who the frontrunner was in the primary. Now, the question becomes whether the Sullivan look-alike will have a proportional impact in November, given Alaska's ranked choice voting system, a larger pool of voters and more time for Republicans to warn voters about the dueling Sullivans.

#republican

Chelsea are set to hand Joao Pedro a new contract, but there is some confusion about its length given the way some places are reporting it.
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Fabrizio Romano reported it a couple of days ago, and major news sites have now followed up, although we're still awaiting the official announcement – Joao Pedro has signed a new contract at Chelsea.
It's just reward for an excellent first season and a very promising summer leading into the second. Interest from other teams was growing, and it made sense for the Blues to lock their Brazilian star down, as well as to pay him at a level commensurate with his importance to the team.
Joao Pedro (Photo by Chris Lee/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

#Chelsea #joao #pedro #blues

Brown Brothers Harriman, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "BBH Select Mid Cap ETF". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter, the fund increased 9.7% on a total return basis compared to the Russell Midcap Index's 13.8% return. Artificial intelligence is a key factor influencing market performance, with high-valuation and high-beta companies consistently outperforming others. The portfolio saw gains from being overweight in technology and industrials but missed opportunities due to underweighting more cyclical stocks. At the end of Q2 2026, the Fund held positions in 27 companies, with 48% of ******* ets concentrated in the top 10 holdings. The Fund's strategy focuses on companies priced below intrinsic value to ensure a margin of safety, rather than on whether valuations are high or low. Additionally, reviewing the Fund's top five holdings could help identify its best picks for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, BBH Select Mid Cap ETF highlighted Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) as one of its leading performance contributors. Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) is a high-speed switching and cloud networking solutions provider for hyperscale users. On August 19, 2026, Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) closed at $186.45 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $235.15 billion. Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) posted a one‑month return of 5.94%, while its shares gained 41.71% over the past 52 weeks.
BBH Select Mid Cap ETF stated the following regarding Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"For the quarter, the Fund's largest positive contributors were Entegris Inc. (Entegris) and Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET), both clear beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure buildout. Arista returned 38.4% during the quarter, ending with a weight of 5.1%. Arista is the leading provider of data center switches to cloud network customers. Arista reported strong first quarter results with record revenue and free cash flow ahead of expectations, but guidance fell short of high expectations due to increasing supply chain short ages. In addition, extended customer acceptance cycles on new AI products have pushed a growing volume of contracted demand into deferred revenue ahead of recognition, temporarily understating reported revenue growth and creating some investor confusion. However, management subsequently clarified this dynamic, clearly delin eating 54% growth inclusive of deferred product revenue. Management also expressed confidence in the outlook for 2026 along with a constructive demand backdrop for 2027. Finally, rising component costs are an industry-wide challenge, but Arista's multiyear supply commitments and execution track record leave us confident in their ability to execute throughout the next several years. Gross margin guidance of 62% to 64% was maintained despite the rising input cost pressures. Management also continues to expect one or pos

When it was revealed on Tuesday that Fenway Sports Group (FSG) had actually sold about 38% of Liverpool to 1892 Holdings, there was certainly an element of confusion.
On Friday, the understanding was that the Jeff Bezos-backed consortium had purchased about a third of Liverpool - and BBC Sport was informed that speculation placing the investment in the range of approximately 30% to 33% was "directionally accurate".
So why was a different figure reported just four days later?
FSG's policy is not to publicly disclose precise ownership stakes but, with numbers circulating before the official announcement, the Boston-based conglomerate was keen to indicate what was being reported was in the right territory, rather than simply referring to it as a "minority investment".
The chain of events, though, has led to some at Liverpool privately asking why FSG was not more transparent, seeing the confusion as unnecessary.

#fenway #holdings

When it was revealed on Tuesday that Fenway Sports Group (FSG) had actually sold about 38% of Liverpool to 1892 Holdings, there was certainly an element of confusion.
On Friday, the understanding was that the Jeff Bezos-backed consortium had purchased about a third of Liverpool, and BBC Sport was informed that speculation placing the investment in the range of approximately 30% to one-third was "directionally accurate".
So why was a different figure reported just four days later?
FSG's policy is not to publicly disclose precise ownership stakes, but with numbers circulating from various outlets before the official announcement on Friday, the Boston-based conglomerate was keen to give some sense of scale and indicate that what was being reported was in the right territory, rather than simply referring to it as a 'minority investment'.
When it was confirmed the minority stake purchased was closer to 40% there was a perception that the club were downplaying the investment.

#Friday #minority