News from September 29, 2025

WhatsApp for iOS gets Live Photos support - 9to5Mac

Today, Meta officially confirmed what some WhatsApp users had already been noticing for the past few days: the app now supports Live Photos.

Charlie Javice sentenced to 7 years in prison for defrauding JP Morgan - Axios

The 33-year-old featured in Forbes' "30 under 30" list just six years ago.

Illinois governor says troops could be deployed to Chicago as immigration agents patrol downtown - AP News

The sight of armed, camouflaged and masked Border Patrol agents making arrests near famous downtown Chicago landmarks has amplified concerns about the Trump administration growing federal intervention across U.S. cities. Illinois leaders warned Monday of a Na…

Michigan LDS temple mass shooting: What we know about the victims - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Emily Blunt Calls AI Actress Tilly Norwood ‘Really Scary’ and Warns Hollywood Agencies: ‘Don’t Do That’ - Variety

Emily Blunt learned mid-interview about AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood, revealed at the Zurich Summit and already attracting talent agents.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Will Make History for Being Entirely in Spanish - Rolling Stone

Bad Bunny is set to deliver the first Super Bowl halftime performance in Spanish.

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Closes Higher; Dollar Falls as Possible Government Shutdown Looms — Live Updates - The Wall Street Journal

Stocks and companies in focus today include Electronic Arts, Microsoft and AstraZeneca. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Mpox (monkeypox) virus discovered in Pierce County wastewater - KOMO

The Washington DOH has detected the clade I mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, in Pierce County wastewater.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Are Separating After 19 Years of Marriage - Variety

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are separating. They had been married since 2007.

Portland councilor, Army veteran, calls on service members to reject Portland military deployment - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

An Army veteran on Portland City Council is calling on current and former members of the U.S. military to speak out against President Donald Trump’s planned deployment of the National Guard in Portland.

YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump lawsuit - CNN

YouTube agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after he was suspended by social media platforms following the January 6, 2021, insurrection.

JPMorgan’s $20 Billion EA Check Marks Win Over Private Credit - Bloomberg.com

The $55 billion take-private of Electronic Arts Inc. has evoked several superlatives, including being heralded as the biggest leveraged buyout of all time. Part of that list is JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s $20 billion of financing — the largest debt commitment …

MAGA erupts over NFL picking Bad Bunny for Super Bowl halftime show - Axios

The Puerto Rican artist is increasingly becoming a political talking point.

'Stirring Sunday fightback cannot hide US Ryder Cup shortcomings' - BBC

America's final-day comeback brought unexpected respectability to the final score - but also exposed how far the US lag behind Europe in their Ryder Cup efforts, writes Iain Carter.

White House shutdown summit fails to produce a deal - Politico

"There are still large differences between us," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said afterward.

Frank founder Charlie Javice sentenced to 7 years in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase - TechCrunch

The fintech startup had been acquired by JPMorgan Chase in 2021 for $175 million. The bank later accused Frank of lying about its customer base.

2025 MLB Postseason Power Rankings - Covering the Corner

Looking at MLB’s playoff teams

Trump HR Office Sanctions Agency Firings if Government Shutters - Bloomberg Law News

Federal agencies may fire workers if Congress can’t reach a deal to fund the government by the end of the fiscal year, according to the US Office of Personnel Management.

Mendoza to return as Mets manager; coaching staff TBD - MLB.com

NEW YORK -- Despite overseeing one of the most precipitous collapses in franchise history, Carlos Mendoza will return as the Mets' manager next season, president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday. Speaking from Citi Field a day after his Mets w…

Charlotte Wright Kittredge

A Celebration of Life for Charlotte Wright Kittredge, who passed away Sept. 22, 2025, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at 3 p.m. at 114 Farview Way, Amherst, Mass. It will be a potluck and people are free to bring their favorite dishes. Services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home, Chapel and Crematories (www.cheshirefamilyfh.com).