New College of Florida exceeded 1,000 students for the first time this fall, but rapid growth plans draw concerns over housing, costs, and retention. Supporters see benefits for Sarasota's workforce and business community.
ESPN is increasing prices for its ESPN Unlimited and ESPN Select streaming plans, with new rates taking effect September 17, 2026. Monthly and annual costs rise for the premium tier, while bundle options and free trials offer some relief.
James Blunt shared a journalist's article debunking online speculation that he was the famous man Hayden Panettiere said she was put in bed with on a yacht at 18. The timeline and circumstances of the 2009 photos have been cited to refute the claim. Panettiere's death remains under investigation.
Harry Styles’ 30-show Madison Square Garden residency, part of his 2026 'Together, Together' tour, begins Aug. 26. While Ticketmaster inventory is sold out, verified resale platforms still offer tickets starting around $224-$230, with availability fluctuating daily.
Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo is a summer transfer target for both Arsenal and Newcastle United, with reports of a €70 million asking price and a formal €45 million bid. The 21-year-old Belgian forward wants to leave, but Lille president Olivier Letang is reportedly reluctant to sell.
Delta South MLA Ian Paton announced his departure from the B.C. Conservative caucus, joining Peter Milobar in plans to register a new centre-right party. Within a day, Prince George-Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird also left, citing infighting. Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay acknowledged more departures may follow.
The IRS announced that interest rates for tax overpayments and underpayments will remain unchanged for the quarter starting Oct. 1, 2026. Individual rates stay at 7%, while corporate rates vary from 4.5% to 9% depending on the type and amount.
The Trump administration has rejoined the Geneva Consensus Declaration and moved its secretariat from Hungary to the U.S., reviving a coalition of 41 nations that promotes women's health and national sovereignty while opposing an international right to abortion. Valerie Huber, a former HHS official and current president of The Institute for Women's Health, discusses the initiative's goals and the need for a pro-life, pro-family Core Group at the United Nations.
Florida coach Jon Sumrall named Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season opener against Florida Atlantic. Philo, who followed offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner to Gainesville, beat out Tramell Jones Jr. for the job. Sumrall emphasized the decision is not permanent and that Jones will continue to compete.
WalletHub's new report ranks Maryland 14th among the hardest-working states, with strong commute times but middling workweek hours. South Dakota tops the list, while Michigan comes in last. An analyst warns that the culture of hard work may come at a cost to health.
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said the team is at an impasse with cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who remains on the PUP list amid contract negotiations. Teammate Jalen Ramsey publicly called for the team to pay Porter after returning to practice. With a September 13 deadline before the regular season, trade speculation has emerged involving several potential destinations.
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur will face off in a joint practice Wednesday and a preseason game Friday, marking the first time the brothers have coached against each other as head coaches. Matt joked that any on-field scuffles could be settled by the brothers themselves, while their parents plan to show split loyalties in green and red.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Moscow, meeting President Putin and co-chairing the intergovernmental commission, as bilateral trade surpasses $60 billion. While leaders hailed the growth, Jaishankar flagged the widening trade deficit as a priority, seeking greater market access and barriers removal.
Arabica coffee prices have moved higher in recent sessions toward multi-month highs while testing a bullish flag pattern, supported by slower Brazilian harvest progress and low exchange inventories. Robusta has shown mixed performance amid rising stocks, with USDA forecasts pointing to larger global supplies later in the cycle. Weather and seismic risks in key origins add further support.
A large-scale study of nearly 700 species of marine snails reveals new insights into their evolutionary origins, identifies four new families, and uncovers a previously unknown burst of diversification in the early Cenozoic, reshaping our understanding of this diverse group.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that global food supply has become 'collateral damage' in conflicts affecting key maritime routes, while India called for collective action to safeguard critical sea lanes and mitigate the humanitarian impact of disruptions to food and fertilizer trade.
Wytheville, Virginia, near Interstates 81 and 77, offers visitors Appalachian charm, century-old hot dogs, heritage music, and historic lodging. Travel writer Myscha Theriault highlights the town's dining, cultural sites, and connections to first lady Edith Bolling Wilson.