September 2026
San Francisco Giants’ ‘mom of the year’ defends husband after clip sparks online backlash
A woman Giants announcers dubbed “mom of the year” after cameras caught her carrying a baby and an armful of food back to her seat while a man beside her began eating is saying the viral clip didn’t show the whole story.
Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii
HILO, Hawaii — Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to bring flash floods and extreme surf to the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend as Hurricane Nolo bears down on areas still recovering from previous storms.
Carrot Top released from hospital after suicide attempt, rep says
Carrot Top has been released from the hospital following treatment after a suicide attempt last week, a representative for the comedian confirmed to NBC News on Saturday.
White House blocks CNN from covering Trump’s Tennessee trip
The White House on Friday night removed CNN from joining President Donald Trump on his trip to Tennessee on Saturday, where it was supposed to cover the president on behalf of major TV networks.
Iran says choice on reopening Hormuz ‘rests with the United States’ after deal offer
The choice to reopen the Strait of Hormuz “rests with the United States,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday, indicating shipping through the critical waterway could resume within days once a deal is reached.
The complicated bargain between ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular and the women in his orbit
Clavicular racked up followers preaching a philosophy centered on the male physique, but women have always been central to the “looksmaxxing” influencer’s fame.
Pope Leo draws vast crowds in Paris, warns of AI ‘paradise of machines’
PARIS — Pope Leo XIV encouraged French Catholics on Saturday to persevere in their faith “even amid the thorns” of a secular world, rallying the faithful ahead of a huge Mass at the iconic Place de la Concorde that shut down central Paris.
Some lawmakers doubt a Congress that’s ‘barely capable of email’ can regulate AI
WASHINGTON — Amid warnings that artificial intelligence could soon wipe out humanity, some lawmakers are not confident that Congress has the expertise or ability to regulate AI.
OpenAI’s powerful safety committee faces scrutiny after rogue agent incidents
An OpenAI committee meant to have the final word on the company’s safety protocols is facing scrutiny after high-profile incidents involving rogue AI agents.
Bears coach Ben Johnson has been lauded as an offensive genius. Can he win without a No. 1 pick at quarterback?
The Bears could play their No. 3 quarterback Monday with Caleb Williams injured and backup Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol. Will Ben Johnson’s offense still thrive?