Military funding, AI and more: Congress returns for short stint before bolting again
Capitol Hill dome on Sept. 11, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Lawmakers from both chambers return to Washington this week for the final legislative push before the November midterm elections, the first time…
OpenAI CEO calls for AI pacing as Trump insists he’s not downplaying risk
OpenAi founder Sam Altman during the G20 Innovation Ministerial on Sept. 2, 2026, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, joined others in the artificial intelligence…
‘Sunday in the Park with George’ revival canceled after Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey exit
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande speak onstage as Universal Pictures presents a special ‘Wicked: For Good’ Q&A at Saban Media Center on Nov. 15, 2025, in North Hollywood, California. (Unique Nicole/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)…
Another measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania as outbreak grows
Illustration of measles virus particle. (Getty Images/Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library) (NEW YORK) — A coroner’s office in Pennsylvania reported a measles-related death of a 40-year-old unvaccinated woman on Sunday, which comes amid a…
Celine Dion returns to the stage amid stiff-person syndrome battle
Céline Dion attends the “I Am: Celine Dion” New York special screening at Alice Tully Hall on June 17, 2024 in New York City. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images) Celine Dion’s comeback is in full swing. The iconic singer returned to the stage and…
Hayden Panettiere investigation now cross-country and focused on drugs, sources say
Hayden Panettiere attends the world premiere of Paramount’s “Scream VI” at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on March 06, 2023 in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) The investigation into the death of actress Hayden…
Millions dropped from SNAP food assistance as funding faces September uncertainty
A sign indicates the store accepts SNAP benefits on April 21, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding could face a major shake-up at the end of September unless…
In brief: ‘Ransom Canyon’ canceled at Netflix and more
Ransom Canyon is no more. Variety reports that Netflix has canceled the romantic drama series after two seasons. The show starred Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly and was set in the Texas Hill Country. According to its logline, the series followed “the…
Scoreboard roundup — 9/13/26
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLRockies 1, Tigers 8Angels 5, Nationals 6Mets 0, Yankees 2Phillies 9, Braves 4Orioles 1, Blue Jays 8Astros 4, Rays 14Dodgers 4, Marlins 6Reds 4, Brewers 3Guardians 9,…
US health officials say cyclospora outbreak has ended as number of reported cases declines
Packages of Taylor Farms salad greens are displayed at a Safeway store on July 16, 2026, in Kings Beach, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that the cyclospora…