As the Senate map pushes into deep-red states, Democrats worry their money won’t reach far enough to make some of them legitimate battlegrounds.
Mississippi Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom speaks with attendees at an event held at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson, Mississippi. | Sarah Warnock/AP
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Democrats’ eyes may be bigger than their wallets.

#democrats #democratic #scott #warnock

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The U.S. Senate candidates in Texas could hardly be more different: James Talarico, a former seminarian turned Democratic state lawmaker who speaks in calm cadences about love and empathy, and Ken Paxton, the pugnacious Republican state attorney general who speaks about a refusal to compromise.
They share an enemy, though. They dislike social media's effects on children's mental health. Talarico, who did not respond to a request for comment, has endorsed a social media ban for kids under 16, while denouncing "predatory algorithms that divide us on an hourly, daily basis." As a legislator, he co-authored a bill targeting explicit deepfakes — digital imitations of individuals that are often made or manipulated by artificial intelligence and used for harassment on social media.
Paxton has been suing Big Tech, alleging the companies hook youth on their apps or don't restrict sensitive videos from being viewed by kids. "When elected to the U.S. Senate, he will continue his proven record of advancing policies that protect children online, strengthen parental rights, and hold Big Tech accountable when it breaks the law," Paxton campaign spokesperson Madison Cercy said in a statement to KFF Health News.
Youth mental health is in decline. Even as researchers explore what's causing the problem, momentum is gathering among policymakers from both parties to crack down on social media companies. Several major companies are being sued, investigated, and, soon, potentially regulated. That they may be harming kids' mental health is a key reason.

#Social #kids #senate #Tech

Some actors spend so much time speaking in a particular accent that audiences eventually forget it is not their natural voice. Years of American roles can make a British actor seem completely American, while there are more Australian infiltrating our ranks than you can possibly imagine. The effect can be especially strange when you hear someone in an interview for the first time after watching them for years. A few of these actors have even admitted that audiences are surprised by their real accents. Once you know where they are actually from, some of their biggest roles sound completely different.
After years of playing Dr. Gregory House with an American accent, Hugh Laurie surprised many viewers when they discovered that he is English and naturally speaks with a British accent.
Batman, Patrick Bateman, and several other major roles helped make Christian Bale's American accent extremely familiar, but the actor was born in Wales and speaks with a British accent in real life.
Margot Robbie has used American accents in many of her biggest films, including The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, and Barbie, so hearing her natural Australian accent can catch viewers off guard.
His American accent in Get Out was convincing enough to make many viewers forget that Kaluuya is from London and naturally speaks with an English accent.

#make #australian

Lakers star guard Austin Reaves has found a home in Los Angeles, in more ways than one.
Reaves signed a four-year, $185 million contract extension to remain with the Lakers this offseason, and is expected to play a key role for the team this upcoming season.
The 28-year-old has also seemingly found an actual home in the area. His girlfriend, Jenna Barber, conveyed as much with a post to her Instagram story on Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves speaks during media day at the team's training center in Los Angeles, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. William Liang for CA Post
The post showed her and Reaves holding hands and walking down a street. It was captioned, "Currently: Got a house / Graduation in Dec. / THREE more months long distance!!!!"

#Lakers #home #year #barber

Democratic donors are pouring money into Senate races as Republicans build an advantage in gubernatorial contests that could shape the party’s future.
Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly speaks in front of supporters during a primary election night watch party Aug. 18, 2026, in Miami Lakes, Florida. | Rebecca Blackwell/AP
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Perhaps emboldened by the rush of sweet tea he was sipping at The Floridian, an Old Florida institution here, David Jolly told me he “can get outspent by $100 million and win this race.”

#democratic #gubernatorial

A clash between two potential candidates for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination spilled into public this week.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks at the Republican convention Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) | AP
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Sen. Ted Cruz fired back at JD Vance for suggesting he’s already focused on a 2028 presidential bid, calling the vice president “insecure” while insisting he’s focused on the 2026 midterms.

#focused #julio

Harvey Weinstein allegedly tried to spend $1.75 million from behind bars to influence the jury pool in his New York ****** crimes case, according to prosecutors, who say they have recordings of the disgraced Hollywood producer discussing the offer with a podcaster.
The stunning allegation emerged via The New York Post during Weinstein's sentencing for ****** ually ****** aulting former Project Runway production ****** istant Miriam "Mimi" Haley. Manhattan ****** istant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg told the court that Weinstein offered the money during a jailhouse phone call in an effort to release videos that could reach potential jurors—and even people already seated on the case.
According to Blumberg, the material was intended to help Weinstein's defense by "contaminating the jury pool and reaching the seated jurors before and after the trials." She accused Weinstein of engaging in a "scheme to disrupt the trial and instill fear in his victims."
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Prosecutors did not publicly identify the allegedly involved podcaster. Candace Owens, however, released a 2025 podcast series ****** led Harvey Speaks that featured jailhouse videos of Weinstein, leading to speculation that she was the podcaster offered the handsome payout.

#according

Some Republicans want MAGA Inc. to take over spending in the final few weeks.
Texas GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton waves as President Donald Trump speaks at Peterbilt Motors on Oct. 1, 2026, in Denton, Texas. | Alex Brandon/AP Photo
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Republicans know they have to spend big to save Ken Paxton. They’re increasingly worried MAGA Inc. won’t throw down in time.

#republicans #president #Trump

Wynonna Judd is clarifying her political stance after Rosie O'Donnell made headlines for saying Judd is the only Trump supporter she speaks to.
Judd told People in a new interview that she does not "discuss" politics and O'Donnell's claims are a "100 percent" ****** umption — although she is "not angry" about the mishap.
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#judd #wynonna #people #reporter

Jenny Slatten's ALS battle has reached a heartbreaking new stage, with the beloved 90 Day Fiancé star now so weak that speaking has become painful—and her husband, Sumit Singh, has become her voice.
According to Page Six, the latest update came through a GoFundMe created to help cover Slatten's medical care in India, where Singh is caring for her full-time. According to Slatten's friend Penny, the 68-year-old reality star is "getting weaker by the day" while taking Edaravone and Riluzole, two medications intended to slow the progression of ALS. Penny said Slatten is also taking B12, melatonin and magnesium, but the treatments have left her drained.
"Jenny is getting weaker by the day," Penny wrote, adding that Slatten now "hardly speaks" because it hurts too much.
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"Sumit speaks more for her and is the main spokesperson for his wife," she continued. "Sumit is Jenny's main caregiver and doing a great job each day."

#sumit #shop

The move to import foreign beef infuriated Republicans in farm states facing tough reelections — and gave Democrats and independents a rare opening with rural voters.
Independent Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks at an election night watch party at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center in La Vista, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. | Bonnie Ryan/AP
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Farm-state Republicans don’t support President Donald Trump’s move to import cheap beef — but they’re still getting grilled for it.

#republicans #farm #import #democrats

When Ray Dalio speaks, investors tend to listen, and likely for good reason. He ran Bridgewater **** ociates, the hedge fund he founded, for half a century, and over that time, he was one of the most successful investment managers in history.
In fact, he has long used history as a guide for deploying capital, and today, he believes history offers lessons for how investors should approach the AI boom. Specifically, he sees echoes of 1929 and 2000 in the current situation, and is urging investors to approach AI stocks with caution. Here is what he said and why investors may want to heed his advice.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
First of all, investors should remember that Dalio has stepped down from Bridgewater. Thus, the fund's investments in AI stocks like ServiceNow and Nutanix were likely made without his input.
Given what he has said recently, he may even disagree with those purchases. When Dalio appeared on the podcast The Diary of a CEO in August, he said that AI shows "classic signs" of a bubble.

#dalio #signal #flashing #likely

Michael Kliger, CEO of LuxExperience, said the luxury market is becoming increasingly polarized, with affluent customers continuing to spend heavily while middle-class shoppers pull back under inflationary pressure. He said the company is less concerned about total active customers, which are around 900,000, than about growing the small group of top customers that generate a disproportionate share of sales. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close."

#michael #becoming

James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, once described parents who refused to acknowledge their children's gender identity as potentially engaging in "abusive" behavior.
"I think there are some folks that would think that if you deny your child's gender identity, that's incredibly harmful. And whether or not we label it with the term abuse, it's abusive for sure," Talarico said while speaking at a committee hearing in the Texas Legislature in 2019.
Talarico's resurfaced comments add to a growing pile of past remarks that cut against his efforts to paint himself as a moderate on issues like gender, policing and border security as he attempts to win over Texas, a historically Republican-leaning state.
Talarico Says He 'Missed The Mark' As He Backtracks On Controversial Woke Statements
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a campaign rally at the Cailloux Theater on Aug. 31, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas. Talarico is in a close race against Republican Ken Paxton ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

#gender #democratic #senate #abusive

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Bob Mackie speaks onstage during the CFDA Fashion Awards at the Brooklyn Museum of Art on June 03, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
Bob Mackie, a legendary costume designer who worked for the likes of Cher, Elton John and Carol Burnett for her classic series, has died.
Mackie's death was announced on Monday on his Instagram page. He was 87.
"It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today," the Instagram announcement reads. "He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do. His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world."
Among Mackie's most memorable designs was his dress for Cher, who presented Don Ameche his Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Cocoon at the 1985 Academy Awards.

#fashion #awards

ETH is enjoying another stretch of relative strength, trading up as much as 7% this morning above $2,600, and still running around +4% on the day at the time of writing.
In this span, ETH outperformed a flat BTC (+0.33%) and warmer majors like SOL, HYPE, and ZEC (which are all roughly +2% over the past 24 hours).
The backdrop: Friday's CPI landed mixed, i.e. a hotter headline number softened by a cooler core reading. Markets seem to have shrugged this result off as already priced in, flipping the mood from Thursday's PPI-driven jitters back toward risk-on.
Secondary driver: This vibe shift led to buy pressure, the buy pressure led to a bounce, and the bounce led to a squeeze. As ETH shorts had become a crowded trade once more, that bounce forced hundreds of millions in liquidations, with one outsized position wipeout on Hyperliquid doing a lot of that damage alone.
What to watch: Traders are now betting the Fed will raise rates at next week's FOMC meeting. Odds jumped to the mid-to-high 80% range after Friday's data, up from around 70% the day before. If that rate hike happens and the Fed signals more are coming, ETH's rallying could stall. Yet if Fed Chair Warsh sounds less aggressive when he speaks afterward, ETH's strength could just as easily keep going.

#pressure #markets #hyperliquid

Texas hasn't started well against Ohio State on Saturday.
The Longhorns' first drive ended in a fumble, and the Buckeyes took a 3-0 lead. After that, Texas got the ball back, but it ended in an interception. It's probably one of the craziest interceptions you'll ever see.
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Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman couldn't come up with the ball, and it was intercepted.
This is the third time in the last 20 seasons that the Longhorns turned the ball over on their first two drives. The two turnovers also came within the first five minutes of the first quarter.

#ended #buckeyes

Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, generated another viral moment on Wednesday during his speech at the Republican midterm convention — and he says he's not sorry.
Gill opened his remarks with a land acknowledgment, a growing trend among Democratic politicians to begin speeches by noting the Native American tribes who historically lived on the land their events are on.
"I'd like to acknowledge that we stand here today in the great state of Texas and the United States of America is the ancestral homeland of great American patriots, pioneers and explorers who put down roots, fight for freedom all over the globe and bled and died to build the greatest civilization ever known to man," Gill said, the Republican crowd roaring in response.
Gop's Freshman Firebrand Goes Viral Targeting 'Utterly Intellectually Indefensible' Dei Policies
U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill speaks on stage on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 9, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

#republican #convention #great

The Los Angeles Rams didn't look like a Super Bowl contender in their season opener.
The Rams, who were dubbed as the favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season, looked mediocre in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the 49ers. AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Head coach Sean McVay was out-coached. Quarterback Matthew Stafford played poorly. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was nowhere to be found, recording zeros across the board in his Rams debut.
And Aaron Donald was watching the Australia showdown from LA.

#Rams #season #super #bowl

But first, what's optoelectronics?
Computers speak in electrons. Fiber in fiber optic cable speaks photons. Connect the two and that's optoelectronics.
Lasers provide the light and modulators encode digital information to be transmitted:
Optoelectronics technology is efficient and solving a data transmission problem that's been an AI bottleneck recently.
Recent pullbacks in two great optoelectronics companies have provided potentially attractive opportunities. The first company is Ciena (CIEN), a $50 billion market capitalization firm that makes high-speed optical network equipment.

#optoelectronics #fiber #connect #speak

The Pittsburgh Steelers retained all 10 rookie draft members on their 53-man roster, Eli Heidenreich who made the last selection. Heidenreich ousted a tough battle to make the final cut. But he did make it, after beating out several players for the third and final running back spot.
Head Coach Mike McCarthy has now opened up on Heidenreich's clear path to making the roster spot in a recent interview. The gaffer's comments show the technical side of Steelers' coaching crew and what future NFL hopefuls might want to prioritize during training.
Jun 9, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy speaks during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Heidenreich was decent as a runner during the preseason. However, his special teams capabilities became a large part of the major reasons behind his selection. Moreover, those abilities give him some time to grow his offensive game. Steelers Depot, a Steelers-dedicated news platform shares McCarthy's comments in a recent tweet.
"It's a big part of it. He has to. I mean, he wouldn't be here today if he wasn't part of special teams responsibility. That's normal for young players, especially someone with Eli's skillset. So, yes, he's definitely making a lot of progress."

#heidenreich #mike

Happy game week and we hope that you're ready for tomorrow's Penn State game at Temple. Ahead of this matchup, I sent a few questions to Steve Helwick of Underdog Dynasty to preview this game. Steve is a regular around these parts with our opponent Q and A and you should head to our sister site to read more about Temple – and the rest of their conference brethren. Here's what Steve had to say about tomorrow's game.
It's year two for K.C. Keeler at Temple. He went 5-7 in his first year in Philadelphia. What do you make of his fit at Temple and what are expectations for the Owls the rest of this season?
K.C. Keeler has already proven to be an excellent fit at Temple. His résumé speaks for itself, and he is a proven winner even with a lack of resources. He won FCS national championships at both Delaware and Sam Houston, but his 10-win season at Sam Houston in year two of FBS membership might be his magnum opus. Additionally, he's a great fit since he has publicly declared this will be his final job, which promises Temple players and staffers a sense of stability.
Keeler walked into Philadelphia last year and immediately turned Temple into a 5-win team, after the Owls hadn't won more than three games in the entire 2020s. Temple fell one point short of both service academies, and flipping either result would have pushed the program into the postseason.
Temple played incredibly sound football in Keeler's first season, only losing four turnovers the entire year. The Owls should have lofty expectations considering they didn't lose a single starter to the transfer portal. However, they lack experience at quarterback and replacing Evan Simon is no easy task, which could present some challenges offensively. I would label bowl eligibility as a reasonable and attainable goal for this 2026 team.

2. There's a quarterback controversy right now, including former Penn Stater Jaxon Smolik. Where does that stand now and what do you expect from the offense against Penn State?

#year #penn

Eric Hansotia, CEO, Chair, and President of AGCO, discusses conditions in the agriculture equipment business. Hansotia notes that the agriculture sector faces rising costs, framing the segment around input expenses and their impact on farming and equipment demand. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close."

#president

A North Carolina mother speaks out after her family was exposed to rabid goats from a local petting zoo. This comes as state health officials recommend over 250 people seek treatment. NBC News' Anne Thompson reports.

#mother #family #exposed

"Shark Tank" star Barbara Corcoran has some thoughts about reality TV personality Kylie Jenner's yearslong home design project.
When asked to weigh in on the 29-year-old makeup mogul's build-in-progress, which has been in the works since 2020, the 77-year-old real estate tycoon gave TMZ a candid response.
"Not worth it," Corcoran said. "You should see my house. It's much nicer."
Corcoran elaborated on her advice, explaining, "You don't enjoy the home when you're too particular about the design. When you finally get it, it's like a showcase, and you don't really live there."
The entrepreneur insisted she speaks from experience, adding it's a lesson that she's "learned over the years."

#barbara

Gary Player is someone who never shirks responsibility when it comes to speaking out about issues with the current state of the game.
Player enjoyed a fabulous career at the highest level of the sport, winning 159 times professionally worldwide, including nine major championships.
Because of that record, the diminutive South African has a certain authority when he speaks.
Gary Player is often highly critical of numerous issues with the modern-day game.
Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

#gary #issues #images

Worthing have signed Southend United forward Charley Kendall for an undisclosed fee.
The 25-year-old has been at the Shrimpers since late 2024 where he played 55 National League games, scoring 13 goals.
He played a key role in Southend's FA Trophy triumph last season, scoring twice in the semi-final before playing in the final where they beat Wealdstone in a penalty shootout.
"Charley is a real threat with his pace in behind and has that all-important National League experience which we want to keep adding to the group," manager Adam Hinshelwood told the club website.
"His goal record speaks for itself and everyone is excited to have him through the door and see him represent our club."

#league

White Sox manager Will Venable jokingly lamented on Saturday that it seems as though the Cleveland Guardians are always winning. True to form, they walked off the Detroit Tigers a couple of hours before first pitch between the Sox and Twins Sunday night. Winners of three out of four in Detroit, the Guardians are the biggest threat to Sox' hopes of winning the division at just 2.5 games back.
They'll face each other three times in Cleveland in a little over a week, but in the meantime, the White Sox have to make sure they're winning at least as often as the Guardians are.
The White Sox did just that against the Twins on Sunday, winning 10-1 while showcasing much of why they are the American League Central frontrunners and why they will be a dangerous team to face in the postseason. In a planned bullpen game, the group of Bryan Hudson, Jordan Hicks, Hagen Smith, Grant Taylor, and Tyler Davis combined to allow just one run while striking out 15 Minnesota batters and walking only one.
"The plan worked," Venable said. "Everyone did a great job. They came out, they executed, got the outs we needed. The line for the bullpen speaks for itself."
There was really only one hiccup, when Grant Taylor gave up a leadoff homer to Brooks Lee and then walked Ryan Jeffers in the seventh inning, but even he went on to **** ert his dominance. After those two batters, he retired the next three in the seventh and struck out the side in the eighth inning.

#Guardians #detroit

Josh Allen recently turned 30, which has led to conversations about whether his Super Bowl window with the Buffalo Bills is still open. While there may be a sense of urgency, Allen is undeniably at the prime of his career and showing no signs of slowing down.
According to one NFL **** yst, Allen also enjoys a level of fan support that may surpass even that of Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson, which only speaks of the devotion Bills fans have for their franchise quarterback.
Josh Allen has been the face of the Buffalo Bills since 2018, and by 2026 he's firmly established himself as one of the most recognizable and beloved quarterbacks in the entire NFL. Allen and the Bills have been one of the league's most consistent teams as together they never had more than six losses in a regular season, except for that first campaign. Through 128 regular-season games he's thrown for 30,102 yards and 220 touchdowns, while earning NFL MVP honors in 2024.
Jan 21, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) greets Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) following the 2024 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
NFL **** yst Craig Mish dropped a video **** led "Has Josh Allen somehow become America's quarterback?" and talked about which quarterback has the most well-wishers and genuine fan love.

#allen #regular

Hamburger SV head coach Merlin Polzin offered no excuses after his heavily rebuilt side suffered a horrendous 0-5 home defeat to Mainz 05 on Sunday afternoon.
Hamburg entered their first home Bundesliga fixture of the season looking to respond to their 2-0 opening-day defeat away at Borussia Dortmund. Instead, the afternoon developed into one of the club's worst top-flight home performances in decades.
Sunday's defeat also leaves Polzin's side without either a point or a goal after two league fixtures.
"The result speaks for itself," Polzin remarked in his opening press-conference statement. "It was a totally **** afternoon for us. It was a thoroughly deserved loss. There's no need to sugarcoat anything or attempt to explain anything so soon after the game when the emotions are still running high."
The scale of the defeat proved particularly striking given how aggressively Hamburg strengthened their squad during the closing stages of the summer transfer window. The club entered the season with several unresolved personnel questions, many of which were examined in GGFN's 2026/27 tactical preview of Hamburg.

#entered #season #anything