College Football Playoff rankings: The first bracket prediction sets up a huge Week 10
The College Football Playoff committee has released its first rankings, and they’ve set up a big weekend of games. Four upcoming matchups feature teams placed in the committee’s top 15. No. 1 Miami travels to South Bend to face No. 11 Notre Dame. No. 7 BYU visits No. 3 Utah in a game with major […]
El-Sayed sets a single-day fundraising record after Haley Stevens backs his opponent
Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign said it raised more than $2.4 million in one day, a record for the final stretch of Michigan’s Senate race. The campaign said Sunday’s donations came from more than 65,000 people, with an average contribution of $36.74. Nearly 29,600 donors were giving for the first time. The surge followed Rep. Haley Stevens’ […]
House Democrats demand Haley Stevens be forced out as Jeffries sets a deadline to decide her fate
House Democratic leaders have not yet decided whether to penalize Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., after she backed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race. Some Democrats have called for Stevens to be removed from the party’s House caucus, but leaders say they will discuss what to do after the elections. Stevens endorsed Rogers, a former […]
Christian McCaffrey highlights one 49ers quality that sets the team apart as they hope to reach the Super Bowl
The San Francisco 49ers may have something a little different going for them this season. They’ve reached two Super Bowls this decade, and their 6-1 start has put them back in the conversation as a possible contender. Christian McCaffrey is wary of comparing one team with another, but he says the 49ers’ experience is a […]
Team USA standout Jack Alexy sets a world record in the 100-meter freestyle at the USA Swimming short-course trials
Jack Alexy set a world record in the men’s 100-meter freestyle on Saturday, touching the wall in 44.64 seconds at the 2026 USA Swimming Short Course World Championship Trials in Westmont, Illinois. Alexy, who competed for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics and swims for California, broke the previous mark of 44.84 seconds. […]
Putin’s Diesel Tanker Sets Course for New York as Prices Exceed $6 a Gallon
A tanker carrying Russian diesel is on its way to New York, marking the first shipment bound for the U.S. as part of a deal made by President Donald Trump with Russia. The Agioi Fanendes, registered under the Maltese flag, loaded 40,000 metric tons of diesel on Thursday at the Primorsk port along the Baltic […]
Trump administration sets record in clearing up Social Security files as a major step to prevent fraud
Social Security Records Update The Social Security Administration has announced that it has updated millions of records that previously contained missing or incorrect information. This update represents the largest correction of such records in the agency’s 91-year history. According to the SSA, they have successfully corrected data on about 50 million files, which accounts for […]
Georgia sets a record for early voting on the first day, according to Raffensperger.
More than 180,000 residents of Georgia participated in early voting on the first day, which was Tuesday, marking a new record for midterm elections. This figure surpassed the opening day of early voting in 2022 by over 55,000 votes, according to state election officials. Georgians have the opportunity to vote early until October 30. “This […]
Julius Randle sets a strong example in the Nets’ preseason victory against the 76ers
Fernández’s Vision for the Nets Takes Shape in Preseason Win Jordi Fernández has consistently emphasized his desire for the Nets to play with intensity and focus on defensive disruption. While it’s just the preseason, early signs indicate he’s achieving that goal. A prime example emerged in Thursday night’s 114-108 victory over Philadelphia, showcasing Julius Randle’s […]
Kiké Hernández of the Dodgers sets an MLB record with another October home run
Step aside, Reggie Jackson; there’s a new contender for “Mr. October.” Before the Dodgers’ World Series appearance in 2020, Kiké Hernández’s postseason achievements might have been dismissed as just a “hot streak.” But at this point, it’s obvious that postseason success is now woven into his identity. In a pivotal moment during Game 3 of […]