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Sony rolls out Android 17 with Desktop mode, new camera tools, and more to Xperia phonesTech — Sep 7, 2026

Trump Arrives in Ireland Amid Tight Security — 3dGardaí have imposed extensive security operations across Dublin and County Clare ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit, including temporary drone and maritime restrictions in Clare and heavy traffic controls around Doonbeg for the Amgen Irish Open. Additional measures cover rolling road closures and security checks near Dublin Airport, with protests anticipated and heightened safety at Shannon Airport while public access and parking are restricted on key routes and perimeter roads.

Edwards Leads Michigan State Past Eastern Michigan, 35-7 — 1dMichigan State rolled to a 2-0 start with a dominant second half, pulling away to 35-7 over Eastern Michigan after a tight first half. Cam Edwards rushed for 152 yards with two touchdowns and Alessio Milivojevic added two passing scores as the Spartans outgained EMU 472-219, setting up a high-profile road test at Notre Dame next.

Priya Raman The Spartans outgained Eastern Michigan by more than 250 yards and took control after halftime. They look ready to test themselves at Notre Dame.

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Lincoln Kienholz throws for 332 yards in Louisville's 59-13 win — 2dLouisville rolled to a 59-13 win over Villanova behind Lincoln Kienholz’s 332 passing yards and four total touchdowns, solidifying a high-powered start for Jeff Brohm’s offense. The Cardinals’ balanced attack featured Lawayne McCoy’s 102 receiving yards and multiple contributors, setting the stage for an ACC opener against SMU.

Elena Vasquez Kienholz threw for 332 yards and four scores while the run game stayed involved too. That balance should help against SMU.

South Korea U-20 women reach World Cup round of 16 after late goals — 1dSouth Korea posted a string of advances across sports, rolling past Japan 100-83 to top Group A in the Asian Games basketball group stage and reach the quarterfinals, while in the Overwatch World Cup the national team swept its quarterfinals to reach the semifinals, and in the U-20 Women's World Cup the junior side defeated Ecuador 3-2 to finish second in Group C and advance to the Round of 16.

Dana Whitfield The basketball win over Japan plus the Overwatch sweep makes this a strong week overall for Korean teams.

North Texas Rout UNLV 44-6 in Home Opener — 3dNorth Texas rolled to a 44-6 win over UNLV in the home opener, with Tayven Jackson throwing two TDs and rushing for another while Jahiem White ran for 124 yards and a score. The Mean Green, guided by first-year coach Nate Brown, bent but largely controlled the game with a stifling defense that forced multiple fumbles and sacks as UNLV struggled offensively.

Priya Raman Tayven Jackson's dual threat of two passing TDs and one rushing score shows real promise under the new coach.

TCU routs Grambling State 63-7 behind Craig’s four touchdowns — 1dTCU rolled to a 63-7 win over Grambling behind Jaden Craig’s career-high 391 passing yards and four touchdowns as the Frogs rebounded from their season-opening loss; the offense piled up 676 yards while the defense stifled Grambling with a 67-yard pick-six and several stops. The victory featured strong contributions from Kari Ashley, Jeremy Payne, and a balanced attack on the ground, signaling a clear turnaround for TCU entering conference play.

Maya Lindstrom TCU's offense looked unstoppable with over 670 yards and Craig throwing four touchdowns to get back on track.

Overlooked Rock Songs Resurface in Major Rankings — 3dDavid Bowie’s generosity helped shape Mott the Hoople’s fate, as they passed on Suffragette City in favor of All The Young Dudes, a choice that boosted both artist and band. Across other legends, fans and critics spotlight underrated or overlooked tracks—Simon & Garfunkel’s enduring repertoire, The Rolling Stones’ Heaven as a seeming departure from their usual sound, Jethro Tull’s My God as an underrated deep cut, and Black Sabbath’s War Pigs hailed as a significant protest staple.

EPA Plans Repeal of Power-Plant Carbon Standards — 2dThe EPA is moving to roll back Biden-era carbon rules for coal- and gas-fired power plants, including repeal of the endangerment finding, as part of a broader push under President Donald Trump to ease environmental regulations; the actions are being pursued around the G20 energy ministers meeting in Houston. At the same time, the agency is proposing to weaken public-participation rules for data-center and related pollution permits, a move that critics say undermines environmental safeguards and could accelerate data-center development despite community opposition.

Hyundai builds data flywheel to catch Tesla in autonomous driving — 1dHyundai Motor Group will roll out Nvidia-backed Level 2+/2++ driver-assistance systems from 2028, with full in-house Atria AI development pushed to 2029, as the company leans on data partnerships and external chips to accelerate deployment. The group is building a data flywheel around its 42dot unit, leveraging a fleet of more than 7 million annual vehicle sales to continuously collect real-world data, train AI with edge-case focus, and integrate improvements into vehicles, while pursuing broader autonomy milestones including a late-2020s pilot and safety-focused validation.

Tom Gallagher Their focus on safety validation before wider rollout is the right priority even if it means lagging Tesla on timelines.

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Garmin Plans $1.05 Quarterly DividendBusiness — 5dGarmin rolled out redesigned Drive GPS units and an expanded marine lineup, plus SmartDrive and GMI 40 systems, signaling a push to deepen its automotive and marine ecosystem even as investors weigh margin risk from higher R&D and SG&A. The company also reaffirmed a $1.05 per-share quarterly dividend with a history of growth, while analyst ratings and institutional interest remain broadly positive with multiple price targets and notable holdings changes.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Financial Services aimed at Wall Street tasks — 3dOpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT for Financial Services, a tailored enterprise product powered by GPT-6 Astra that combines its AI with data from vendors like LSEG, PitchBook, and Daloopa, developed with Morgan Stanley and Evercore as design partners to aid analysts, researchers, and presentation work for Wall Street. The offering emphasizes governance and compliance—role-based access, encryption, and exportable logs—while enabling firms to integrate their existing data subscriptions and extend coverage across multiple sources to improve retrieval, citation, and client-material generation.

Priya Raman This integration with LSEG and PitchBook data could finally cut down the time analysts spend hunting across separate platforms.

Meta Unveils Muse AI Agent That Books Travel and Shops — 6dMeta has begun rolling out Muse, its AI agent for personal task automation, in the United States with a secure VM and privacy controls, accessible via a dedicated Muse app or WhatsApp to manage things from emails to long-term goals. The release is staged—ranging from closed alpha/beta testing and waitlists to future features like payments integration and encrypted data—to balance broad access with safety and user control over data and training.

U.S., China Outline Paths Toward AV DeploymentAuto — 5dThe U.S. Department of Transportation rolled out a revamped National Strategy for Automated Vehicles, outlining four objectives—safety, regulatory certainty, American innovation, and interoperable corridors—alongside ongoing DOT and FMCSA efforts to modernize regulations and expand AV applications for passengers and freight. Separately, China unveiled a 2030 roadmap for mass deployment of self-driving vehicles to boost global influence, tighten production and safety standards, and foster international cooperation, signaling a broader push for AV leadership worldwide.

Feds Accuse Berkeley Law of Racial Admissions Bias — 4dFederal investigators from the Justice Department and Education Department concluded that UC Berkeley Law systematically discriminated against white and Asian applicants, using race-based prompts and other tactics to advance diversity goals even after the 2023 Supreme Court ruling. The findings, aligned with the Trump administration’s push to roll back race-conscious admissions, cite a significant disparity in admission odds—berating Black applicants with much higher odds of admission compared with similarly qualified white applicants—and call for enforcement action and a voluntary resolution.

Tom Gallagher The Supreme Court ruling was clear, so these race-based prompts and tactics need to end to restore fair admissions.

Team USA routs Czechia by 40, finishes group stage unbeaten — Sep 6, 2026Caitlin Clark continued to influence Team USA’s World Cup run, posting 9 points and a game-high 7 assists as the U.S. rolled Czechia and advanced to the knockout rounds, while the squad’s chemistry and depth are steadily developing. She also identified Breanna Stewart as the trusted final-shot option, spoke about handling a grueling back-to-back schedule, and shared a heartwarming moment signing a Marine flag during practice.

Sam Okafor Signing that Marine flag was a nice moment, good to see these stories get some attention beyond the box score.

Philippine bettor claims multimillion-peso jackpot as global lottery results roll in — Sep 6, 2026Lotto and lottery results dominated headlines across multiple countries the past few days, with a 6/49 Lotto winner in the Philippines securing a multi‑million prize and UK, US Oklahoma, South Africa, and other draws posting large jackpots and detailed claiming instructions. The coverage highlights tax deductions on Filipino winnings, rollovers in major Lotto draws, and the ongoing public interest in matches and potential millionaires.

Rachel Meyers Always wonder how many people forget to check their tickets after draws like this, probably more than we think.

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UCLA routs Cal 45-24 as Iamaleava's leg injury raises questions — Sep 6, 2026UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered a leg/calf injury late in the win at California but was described by coach Bob Chesney as not serious and expected to be available next week, with his younger brother Madden stepping in briefly. The Bruins still rolled to a 45-24 victory behind Wayne Knight's three rushing touchdowns and a strong rushing load from Anthony Woods, though Iamaleava left the game limping and his status remained a focal point after the matchup.

Derek Foss Good win but the calf injury is the real story here, hope Nico's fine for next week. Woods and Knight carried the load nicely with him banged up.

Oklahoma routs UTEP 51-0, sets up matchup with No. 16 Michigan — Sep 4, 2026Oklahoma pummeled UTEP 51-0 in a dominant season opener, with John Mateer throwing three touchdown passes and Isaiah Sategna returning an 88-yard punt for a score as the Sooners rolled to a 401-186 advantage. The win also featured Parker Livingstone's clearance to play, adding another potential weapon for Mateer ahead of the big showdown with Michigan.

Priya Raman Mateer looked sharp tonight, three TD passes is a great way to open the season. Michigan's defense is gonna be a real test though.

Rolling Stone ranks The Cars' guitar solo among the greatest ever — Sep 4, 2026Readers share a diverse array of favorite guitar solos while highlighting enduring classics across rock history, from UFO and Hendrix to The Cars and Genesis, as well as modern influences like Jack White. Recent rankings and interviews emphasize the lasting impact of iconic solos—whether concise pop-leaning tracks or sprawling progressive pieces—on shaping the sound of rock for decades to come.

Nicole Hardy Steve Hackett doing anything on Genesis records deserves a mention, that guy could say more with fewer notes than anybody.

Ohio State routs Ball State 56-3 ahead of Texas showdown — Sep 6, 2026Ohio State rolled past Ball State 56-3, with Jeremiah Smith delivering a one-handed 48-yard first-quarter grab and finishing with 151 receiving yards, while Julian Sayin racked up 320 passing yards and three touchdowns as the Buckeyes cruised. The program is already riding Heisman buzz for its star trio—Smith, Sayin and Bo Jackson—and eyes their next test on the road at Texas.

Sam Okafor Sayin quietly having a great day, 320 yards and 3 TDs against anybody is solid production.

Gillman Breaks Record, Ties Another in 45-10 Win — Sep 6, 2026Montana running back Eli Gillman scored four rushing touchdowns to break the program’s career rushing TD record and tie the all-time mark for total TDs, as the Grizzlies rolled past Drake 45-10 to move to 2-0 under coach Bobby Kennedy. Quarterback Keali’i Ah Yat threw for 282 yards and two scores, while Montana—despite 16 penalties for 138 yards—maintained control in front of 25,915 fans at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Tom Gallagher Ah Yat quietly having a great game too, 282 yards through the air takes pressure off Gillman. 2-0 start feels good.

USC's defense records rare two-safety shutout in 39-0 win over Fresno State — Sep 5, 2026USC rolled to a 39-0 win over Fresno State, riding a stifling defense under Gary Patterson that produced multiple sacks, safeties and a shutout, while Jayden Maiava showed high-efficiency passing with 349 yards and three touchdowns. The Trojans’ passing attack sparked the win with big-play receivers, though the ground game struggled, and the defense’s performance marked a clear upgrade from Week 1 to seal the shutout.

Dana Whitfield Week 1 to Week 2 defensive jump is night and day. Whatever Patterson changed, keep doing it.

Georgia routs Tennessee State 63-3 as Georgia State tops North Carolina A&T 59-10 — Sep 5, 2026Georgia dominated Tennessee State 63-3 in the opener, piling up nearly 700 yards of offense as Gunner Stockton threw three TDs and Nate Frazier ran for three; depth was showcased with multiple quarterbacks contributing. Meanwhile, Georgia State rolled past NC A&T 59-10 behind Cameran Brown’s two TD passes and six rushing touchdowns from different players, highlighting a revamped offense after an offseason overhaul.

Elena Vasquez Six different guys scoring rushing TDs for Georgia State tells you the offensive line was just dominating up front all night.

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