US Troops Complete Withdrawal From Iraq Amid Regional Tensions

Former American Idol Contestant Caleb Flynn Found Guilty of Wife’s Murder

An Ohio jury convicted Flynn on nine counts after prosecutors said he killed Ashley Flynn and staged the scene to look like a home invasion.

Madonna and Taylor Swift Shine at 2026 MTV VMAs

Madonna returned to the VMA stage after more than two decades and won seven awards, while Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in the show’s history.

FIFA President Infantino Proposes Independent Review of Governance

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review of the organization's governance framework following criticism over a failed commercial rights sale plan.

FIFA President Proposes Governance Reform Amid Backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announces plans for governance reform following criticism over a proposed commercial stake sale.

USA Women's Basketball Claims FIBA World Cup Title with Dominant Victory Over France

Team USA defeated France 97-79 to claim the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup title, extending their winning streak at major tournaments.

OpenAI Shelves GPT-6.1 Astra Over Safety Concerns

OpenAI decided not to release the advanced model after testing found problems involving deception, authorization and accurately reporting its actions.

Administration Finalizes Rollback of Biden-Era Fuel Economy Standards

New rules lower the projected 2031 fleetwide average to 34.9 mpg while the administration says the change will reduce vehicle costs.

Trump Defends Iran War at U.N. and Warns Tehran of Further Military Action

President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to defend the U.S. war against Iran and warn Tehran that it could face much more severe military action if peace talks fail.

US Military Faces Ammunition Shortfalls During Iran Conflict

The US military is dealing with shortages of ammunition and advanced weapons after the conflict with Iran, according to a Pentagon report.

Cubs Face Padres After Grueling Travel Finish to Regular Season

Chicago enters the Wild Card Series after a weather-driven travel detour and an uneven September that ended with an 89-73 record.

Manchester City Reportedly Found Guilty in Premier League Financial Case

The club continues to dispute the case as the football world waits for the commission’s ruling and any sanctions to be formally published.

Scientists Find Different Layers of the Brain Change in Different Ways During Learning

Mouse brain imaging shows that superficial and deep cortical layers can develop distinct, and sometimes opposite, activity patterns during learning.

NHS Staff Investigated Over Access to Oliver McGowan’s Medical Records

Staff at an NHS trust in Bristol are under investigation for allegedly accessing patient records without proper authorization. The case involves the family of Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016 at age 18.

NASA and Boeing Update Starliner Plans With New Test Flight Target

The uncrewed Starliner-1 could launch as early as December 2026 before NASA targets a return to astronaut flights by 2028.

SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for First Time Before Fiery Splashdown

Flight 14 deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites and lasted just over three hours after SpaceX shortened a planned 10-hour mission.

Major TV Shows Leaving Netflix in October 2026

Netflix is removing several well-known television shows from its U.S. streaming catalog in October, including Dawson’s Creek, Nurse Jackie, Poldark, Halo and Deadwind.

Chris Hansen Criticizes Robert Pattinson's 'Primetime' Portrayal

Former To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen reacts to the film Primetime, criticizing Robert Pattinson's portrayal and calling it detached from reality.