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➤ A high-ranking Trump official cheered an SNL sketch that mocked her and even suggested a reenactment. (Hear More)

➤ He was off-grid camping in Montana when he learned he’d won the Nobel Prize. (Listen Now)

➤ An AI chatbot made tens of millions in cryptocurrency and now claims it should have legal rights. (More Details)

➤ Rep. Katie Porter (D-Cal.), the leading candidate for California’s next governor, is facing backlash over recently released videos, one of which shows her trying to end an interview early and the other capturing her berating a staffer for entering a shot during a recording. (See Details)

➤ Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, a longtime Democratic backer, showed support for President Trump and the deployment of troops to San Francisco in an interview last week, stunning Democrats, one of whom called it a “slap in the face.” (More)

➤ Helena Moreno was elected mayor of New Orleans on Saturday, garnering 55% of the vote in the primary—enough to preclude a November runoff. Moreno, a Democrat, is moving from her current role as vice president of the City Council. (See Details)

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➤ NFL recap: The Baltimore Ravens continued their disappointing start to the 2025 season yesterday, dropping to 1-5 after a 17-3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys crumbled late against the Carolina Panthers, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the San Francisco 49ers 30-19, thanks to another great performance from quarterback Baker Mayfield, moving them to 5-1. On Sunday Night Football, the Kansas City Chiefs looked like themselves again, taking down the 4-1 Detroit Lions 30-17. (See Scores)

➤ The Milwaukee Brewers rode their dominant pitching staff to a 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 5 of the NLDS on Saturday night to advance to their first NLCS since 2018. (More)

➤ Penn State fired head football coach James Franklin on Sunday after a third straight loss, including a 22-21 upset by Northwestern. The decision also followed a season-ending injury to quarterback Drew Allar. The move ends Franklin’s 12-year run in Happy Valley with $49 million left on his contract and a dismal 4-21 mark against top-10 teams. (See Details)

➤ Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 to win the Wuhan Open on Sunday, claiming her second title of the year. The 21-year-old rallied from 3-5 down in the second set and closed out the match with a forehand winner. Gauff becomes only the second American woman to win the tournament, joining Venus Williams. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | NFL | NHL | PGA | LPGA | Soccer | Tennis | NBA | NASCAR 

➤ Warner Bros. Discovery has turned down a takeover bid from Paramount Global valued at around $20 per share, calling the offer too low. Paramount, led by CEO David Ellison, is now exploring a higher offer with help from Apollo Global Management, eyeing a possible $60 billion deal. (More)

➤ Digital currency exchange Coinbase is launching a Bitcoin-themed American Express card this fall, offering up to 4% Bitcoin cash back. The card features etched data from Bitcoin’s Genesis Block and includes standard Amex perks with no foreign transaction fees. (More)

➤ OpenAI says its new GPT-5 models cut political bias by 30%, aligning with President Trump’s July executive order requiring ideological neutrality in federally approved AI systems. (More)

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➤ Scientists studying 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar comet, say it’s unexpectedly gushing about 88 pounds of water per second even while still far from the sun. The water vapor, detected by NASA’s Swift telescope, was spotted three times farther from the sun than typical comet activity begins. (More)

➤ Geologists in China say they’ve uncovered what could be the world’s largest gold deposit, worth an estimated $83 billion and big enough to shake up global markets. (More)

➤ Archaeologists in Warsaw have uncovered massive remnants of the 17th-century Villa Regia palace from the Vistula River, looted and sunk by Swedish forces during the 1656 invasion. The discovery includes marble arches and staircases that will aid efforts to reconstruct the once-grand royal residence. (See Palace)

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➤ China rejected President Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on imports, vowing to defend its interests as tensions rise over rare earth exports. Trump signaled openness to talks but held firm, while Vice President JD Vance warned that U.S. economic security justifies tough measures. (See Details)

➤ Torrential rains in Mexico triggered deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 41 people and leaving dozens missing across multiple states. (More)

➤ Madagascar’s elite CAPSAT unit has joined anti-government protests and declared a military coup, claiming control of the armed forces. The move follows weeks of unrest and growing calls for President Andry Rajoelina to resign. (See Details)

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➤ A luxury restaurant in Spain has unveiled the world’s most expensive burger, priced at $11,000 and served by invitation only. Crafted over eight years, the dish features ultra-rare ingredients and an exclusive dining experience, complemented by gold-plated extravagance. (See Details)

➤ A feather from the extinct huia bird has become the world’s most expensive, selling for $28,365 at a New Zealand auction. Once worn by Maori chiefs and prized for its spiritual and cultural value, the 0.32-ounce feather shattered expectations after being originally estimated at just $3,000. (See Feather)

➤ A dog was airlifted to safety Friday after falling into a canyon in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains and becoming unable to walk. Rescuers from Maricopa County used a harness to hoist both the injured dog and its owner out of the area by helicopter. (Watch Rescue)

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Yesterday’s Results:

What’s your favorite part of fall?

1. Cooler temperatures: 43%
2. Fall colors: 22%
3. Football: 15%
4. Holidays: 8%
5. World Series: 6%
6. Other: 6%

Today’s Trivia

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