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Tekever hits $6.4 billion valuation with $580 million Series D raise — 2dTekever reached a $6.4 billion valuation on a $580 million Series D, UC Investments' first direct investment in Europe.

Tom Gallagher The UK CORVUS selection plus this funding should push Tekever to expand production of those autonomous platforms without delay.

Blue Jays activate Trey Yesavage before series openerSports — 4d

Elena Vasquez Yesavage should slot right into the rotation and give them a solid chance tonight.

Semien Homer Lifts Mets Past Rangers, 7-2 — 2dMarcus Semien returned to Globe Life Field as a member of the New York Mets, receiving a pregame tribute from the Rangers and reflecting on his 2023 World Series championship with Texas, while his ongoing stint with New York and lingering ties to the Rangers colored the series. The coverage highlights his impact in Texas’ title run, the trade that sent him to the Mets, and the mixed emotions of leaving a franchise he helped define.

Pirates, Cardinals Split First Two Games — 4dThe Pirates and Cardinals open a final NL Central series at PNC Park as Pittsburgh tries to finish above .500 and lock up third place, with a newly revealed Pirates lineup heading into the game. The series rundown includes injury and lineup notes plus prospects for late-season individual milestones as both teams close out 2026 without playoff implications.

Braves place Martín Pérez on injured list before wild card series — 1dThe Atlanta Braves placed Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list with lower-back inflammation, putting his availability for the start of the postseason in doubt. He finishes the regular season with a 3.04 ERA over 142 innings.

Elena Vasquez The timing of this back inflammation could not be worse if it keeps him out when the team needs every starter.

Aaron Judge calf injection leaves Yankees postseason outlook uncertain — 2dAaron Judge got a platelet-poor plasma injection in his right calf; Aaron Boone said the Yankees are planning on him missing the Wild Card Series.

Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5 billion in Series E round — 2dSnorkel AI raised $350 million at a $3.5 billion valuation on September 22, 2026, nearly tripling its worth in 17 months as revenue rose 18-fold.

Sam Okafor Moving into data services with all those specialists makes sense but it feels like a big pivot from their original software focus.

Casting calls open for films and TV shows in five cities — 1dStacker reports current casting calls for films, TV shows, and related projects across Richmond, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Detroit, and Boston, with listings sourced from Casting Networks. The roundups highlight various roles including feature films, TV series, reality shows, and more, offering local opportunities for breakout roles.

Priya Raman Richmond film roles sound promising yet the odds are probably still stacked against new talent.

Basecamp Research Raises $140M for AI Therapies — 1dBasecamp Research announced a $140 million Series C funding, led by S32 with broad participation from tech and philanthropic investors, to train a new generation of EDEN models and advance its AI-designed therapeutics including in vivo cell therapies, while expanding pharmaceutical partnerships. Andy Conrad of Section 32 will join Basecamp’s board as the round underscored the round’s oversubscribed nature and investor confidence in AI-driven drug design.

Chris Dalton Partnering with pharma companies early on should help turn these AI designs into something that works in real clinical settings.

Creed Takes Lead on Overtime Restart to Win at Bristol — 6dSheldon Creed extended his O'Reilly Series points lead by winning the Food City 300 at Bristol, with a late surge past William Sawalich while Kvapil faced a brake failure hindering his finish, and the race featured a weather-canceled qualifying session that left Creed on the front row alongside Jesse Love. The Bristol weekend also highlighted a $11.23 million Cup Series purse for 2026, and a pole position for Love with Creed on the front row once qualifying was canceled due to bad weather.

Jared Kim Creed's late pass on that restart showed why he's leading the points, weather or not.

Democrats Abandon NC House Candidate as Controversial Posts Resurface — 6dDemocratic candidate Shelly Headen will remain on the ballot in a competitive North Carolina state House race despite her party withdrawing support after a series of inflammatory s… — by Andrew Powell

Sam Okafor It's smart for Democrats to cut ties when those posts reveal such poor judgment from the candidate.

Stewart Out of Finale, Playoff Status Uncertain — 2dBreanna Stewart sat out New York’s regular-season finale with left knee soreness, leaving her playoff availability uncertain as the Liberty lost to Atlanta and jeopardized their seeding. The defeat ended New York’s chance to host a first‑round series, and Stewart also snapped a nine‑year streak without a technical foul after a late incident with Angel Reese.

Impulse Space raises $308M in Series D extension round — Sep 16, 2026Impulse Space raised an additional $308 million in its Series D extension, bringing the round total to $808 million to fund expanded team, manufacturing, and continued development of its in-space mobility systems. The funding, along with recent government contracts, signals growing demand for post-launch spacecraft movement across commercial, civil, and defense customers.

Canadian ETF Managers Announce September Distributions — 3dMackenzie Investments and Fidelity Investments Canada announced September cash distributions for their ETFs and ETF fund series, while Lightwater Partners declared a quarterly distribution of CAD$0.10 per unit for its All-Canadian Oil & Gas ETF, payable October 15. The announcements set out the applicable investor record dates and payment schedules.

Cubs Loss Creates Three-Team Wild-Card TieSports — 2dA dynasty baseball year-end review grades prospect recommendations, while the Cubs’ 12-inning loss left them tied with the Phillies and Padres in the wild-card race after missed chances to clinch. Other baseball coverage looks back at notable MLB milestones and previews the Mariners’ season-ending series, which will honor broadcaster Rick Rizzs.

Liberatore Ends Winless Streak, Cardinals Beat Pirates — 1dMatthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless drought by allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings as the Cardinals defeated the Pirates 5-1, with Alec Burleson driving in a season-best 112th RBI and Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt providing key hits. The Pirates’ five-game winning streak ended as St. Louis seized the series finale’s momentum and positioned itself to avoid a losing season, while Pittsburgh’s late-season push stalled.

Tom Gallagher Liberatore finally breaking through with that strong outing should give the Cardinals some real momentum down the stretch.

Blizzard Announces Animated Diablo Netflix Series, Teases More — Sep 12, 2026Blizzard announced at BlizzCon 2026 that an animated Diablo series is in development for Netflix, with hints that Overwatch and Warcraft adaptations may follow. President Johanna Faries says this is just the beginning and that more projects are being discussed, though no release dates have been disclosed yet.

Sam Okafor Blizzard's recent games have been mixed so I'm not holding my breath for these adaptations yet.

PGA Tour Details Two-Tier System for 2028Sports — Sep 12, 2026The PGA Tour announced a two-tier 2028 competition structure with Championship Series and Challenger Series, featuring annual movement between tiers and a new 300-point winner’s system, plus a “last chance” series and revised eligibility paths based on 2026–27 performance. The transition will begin with the 2027 season as it finalizes criteria and pathways leading into 2028, aiming to preserve meritocracy and clarity for players and fans alike.

Scott Fowler Marks Decades at Charlotte Observer With 26 APSE Awards — Sep 16, 2026Columnist Scott Fowler has written for The Charlotte Observer since 1994 and earned 26 APSE awards for his sportswriting. He also hosted the Observer podcast 'Carruth,' named Podcast of the Year by Sports Illustrated, created the 'Sports Legends of the Carolinas' series that became a book, and has written non-sports work such as the five-part '9/11/74' series on the 1974 Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 crash.

Juventus Fined €10,000 Over Mazzola Tribute Disruption — 4dJuventus were fined €10,000 by Serie A after sections of their fans disrupted a minute's silence for Inter and Italy legend Sandro Mazzola, prompting widespread criticism and a club condemnation for the disrespect. The incidents have sparked talk of potential further sanctions, with reports suggesting ongoing disciplinary action could include higher fines or stadium restrictions, underscoring that respect during commemorations transcends rivalries.

Mark Wood retires from England after knee injury ends Ashes comeback — 3dEngland fast bowler Mark Wood has retired from international cricket after a 11-year England career highlighted by two World Cup titles and 253 wickets, with medical advice ruling out Tests and ODIs due to ongoing knee and other injuries. The 36-year-old last played in late 2025 in the Perth Ashes series, famed for his pace and resilience that defined England's pace attack.

Dana Whitfield The knee issues sound too limiting for Tests or ODIs now. Fair enough to step away after 11 solid years.

Wild Extend John Hynes After First Playoff Series Win in 11 Years — Sep 15, 2026The Minnesota Wild awarded John Hynes a multi-year contract extension that will begin next season, recognizing his role in guiding the team to its first playoff series win since 2015 and ongoing strides toward a Stanley Cup run. Team officials, including GM Bill Guerin, praised his detailed approach and leadership as the Wild aim to build on their recent playoff progress.

Jared Kim Hynes earned this deal with the way he got the team past the first round for the first time in years.

Springboks, All Blacks Set for Baltimore Series Decider — Sep 10, 2026The Springboks hold a 2-1 series lead heading into the final Test in Baltimore against the All Blacks, who must overturn the deficit to level the series and build momentum for the World Cup cycle. The U.S.-hosted clash marks a landmark for rugby in America with World Rugby backing and potential future fixtures, while analysts and former players highlight tactical factors and the importance of a strong start.

Dana Whitfield The All Blacks must start fast in Baltimore or the Springboks will seal the series and take real momentum into the World Cup cycle.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Series Reaches the End of the RoadTech — Sep 8, 2026