News from September 29, 2025

5 under-the-radar games to check out in Steam's big autumn sale - Polygon

From short and sweet summer adventures to the coolest action games you've never heard of, Steam's sale has got plenty for the discerning PC gamer

Patricia Hernandez Sep 29, 2025

Business

Carlos Mendoza To Return As Mets’ Manager In 2026 - MLB Trade Rumors

Despite their stunning collapse, the Mets aren't making a change at manager. Carlos Mendoza will be back in 2026. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Steve Adams Sep 29, 2025

Starbucks closes at least 11 locations along Colorado’s Front Range - The Denver Post

The Seattle-based coffee giant is closing hundreds of stores across the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Jessica Alvarado Gamez Sep 29, 2025

Science

"NASA Just Launched Atmosphere Spy Satellite": Carruthers Observatory Watches Earth's Hydrogen Escape While Scientists Hunt For Alien Water Worlds - Rude Baguette

NASA's latest mission promises to further our understanding of Earth's atmosphere. The recently launched Carruthers Geocorona Observatory is set to study the

Eirwen Williams Sep 29, 2025

Technology

Microsoft just added AI agents to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - how to use them - ZDNET

Available for Microsoft 365 Copilot users, the new agents will help you create, edit, and analyze your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Lance Whitney Sep 29, 2025

World

Afghanistan hit by internet blackout as Taliban cuts fibre optic cables - BBC

Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban cut fibre-optic connections to prevent "immorality".

BBC News Sep 29, 2025

Technology

Nnamdi Madubuike’s Season Is Over, Long-Term Questions Linger - Baltimore Ravens

Head Coach John Harbaugh said Nnamdi Madubuike will be the person to address his long-term prognosis.

BaltimoreRavens.com Sep 29, 2025

McDonald's is bringing back its Monopoly Game after nearly 10 years. See what you can win. - CBS News

McDonald's is bringing back its Monopoly after nearly a decade, with prizes ranging from $1,000,000 in cash to a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Mary Cunningham Sep 29, 2025

Entertainment

'Simpsons': New Movie Set for 2027 Release From Disney - The Hollywood Reporter

The first feature based on the Fox animated series hit theaters in 2007.

Ryan Gajewski Sep 29, 2025

Business

Man charged with killing 3 at waterfront North Carolina bar is decorated Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient - CBS News

Nigel Edge, 40, is charged with murder, attempted murder and assault in connection with a mass shooting Saturday night at the American Fish Company in Southport.

CBS News Sep 29, 2025

World

'Yogurt Shop Murders' suspect was possible serial killer now linked to cases across country, police say - NBC News

Officials provided a timeline of the 1991 murders of four teenaged girls in Austin, Texas, after identifying a suspect in the killings last week, and described him on Monday as a potential serial killer who is linked to multiple cases around the country.

Mirna Alsharif Sep 29, 2025

Technology

James Webb Space Telescope’s First Look at an Atmosphere on Habitable Zone Exoplanet - Good News Network

St. Andrews University physicists who looked at the planet said that the research conjures "two possible explanations."

Andy Corbley Sep 29, 2025

Amazon’s Echo Pop and Dot speakers are the cheapest they’ve been in months - The Verge

Amazon has cut the price of the Echo Pop to $24.99 and fifth-generation Echo Dot to $34.99 ahead of its October Prime Day, which starts on October 7th.

Brandt Ranj Sep 29, 2025

Technology

Pixel Phone app rolling out Call Recording & Android Auto access, details global expansion - 9to5Google

Google today detailed a handful of new and upcoming features for the Pixel Phone app, while officially detailing international expansion.

Abner Li Sep 29, 2025

iOS 26 Is Loaded. Check Out 18 Little-Known iPhone Features You Probably Missed - CNET

The new Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 made all the headlines, but these secret new features might actually improve your life.

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Business

Major auto parts company files for bankruptcy with over $10 billion in debt - MassLive

The auto parts manufacturing company filed for bankruptcy Sunday after disclosing more than $10 billion in liabilities, court filings show.

Dallas Gagnon | MassLive.com Sep 29, 2025

Technology

Flight Grounded After ‘Bird Strike’ During Takeoff - The Daily Beast

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge opens to break two records.

Annie Bang Sep 29, 2025

Technology

Apple's iOS 26.0.1, macOS 26.0.1, iPadOS 26.0.1 updates fix multiple issues - AppleInsider

Apple has released updates for iOS 26.0.1, macOS Tahoe 26.0.1, and others with the patches fixing various issues in both operating systems.

Malcolm Owen Sep 29, 2025

Lenovo's Latest Gaming Laptop Is $200 Off Right Now - WIRED

The Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 laptop comes with a gorgeous HDR-ready OLED display, making it great for more than gaming.

Brad Bourque Sep 29, 2025

Technology

Moldova's resounding 'yes' to Europe — and 'no' to Russia - DW

The fear of Russia's influence was apparently considerable: In a surprise outcome, Moldova's ruling pro-European PAS retained its absolute majority in Sunday's parliamentary election.

Keno Verseck Sep 29, 2025