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'Bodies in Barrels' Serial Killer Is About to Be Freed
Aussie court rules James Vlassakis, youngest of 3 Snowton murderers, can be released from prison
Newser LLC · 2026-09-15
Ursula von der Leyen’s diplomatic faux pas with Mark Carney
The last thing the European Commission president needed was a diplomatic headache. She got one all the same.
POLITICO · 2026-09-15
Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".
BBC News · 2026-09-15United States
California woman shot dead in street by man who had stalked her for months, authorities say
The suspect had previously placed an Apple AirTag on the victim’s car in order to track her movements, authorities claim
The Independent · 2026-09-15
Judge blocks Trump limits on how long foreign students and journalists can stay in US
Ruling comes a day before homeland security department’s substantial restrictions were set to take effect
the Guardian · 2026-09-15
Democrats are on a registration roll in these key states
The midterm elections are now less than 50 days away.
Daily Kos · 2026-09-15Technology
Mercari and Pokemon Target Scalpers By Banning Listings of Sealed "30th Anniversary" Products - PokeBeach
In partnership with The Pokemon Company, Japanese resale marketplace Mercari has announced a temporary ban on listings of sealed 30th Anniversary
PokéBeach · 2026-09-15
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition announced for PC
Publisher SEGA and developer Creative Assembly have announced Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition, which includes the base game, all downloadable content…
Gematsu · 2026-09-15
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint
The $170 Pal 2 includes an LCD screen, a 10-megapixel sensor, autofocus, and face detection.
The Verge · 2026-09-15Science
Spanish scientists find first signs of Diplodocus in Europe
Paleontologists in Spain say they have found the first evidence of the long-necked Diplodocus genus of dinosaur outside of North America. They found bones at the rich La Tejeria fossil site in Teruel in eastern Spain.
Deutsche Welle · 2026-09-15
Musk Wants a Self-Growing Moon City in 10 Years. Here’s When the Water Runs Out
A new study casts doubt on humanity's ability to live and work on the lunar surface.
Gizmodo · 2026-09-15
Underground hydrogen could spur a green-energy revolution — if companies can find it
Firms are racing to drill for hydrogen in hopes of finding a dirt-cheap green-energy source.
News · 2026-09-15Business
Oil Execs Warn: The Fuel Crisis Has Arrived
With Hormuz hobbled and a Saudi pipeline offline, global mechanisms 'have largely now played out'
Newser LLC · 2026-09-15
Mortgage credit scores are evolving. What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage lenders that work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, government-sponsored enterprises, have the green light to use VantageScore 4.0 if they want to.
CNBC · 2026-09-15
Canada is a 'safe harbour' for global finance, Carney says
The prime minister is hosting a major global investment summit, with the goal of attracting money into the country amid a trade war with the US.
BBC News · 2026-09-15Entertainment
Nick Reiner will not face death penalty in killings of his parents, prosecutor says
California prosecutors announced they will not seek the death penalty against Michele and Rob Reiner’s son Nick, who has been charged with murder in the killing of his parents.
CNN · 2026-09-15
Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore’s tour exit amid Robert Kraft boycott claims
Macklemore may not be touring with Ed Sheeran any longer but he’s received a wave of public support after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft insisted he be dropped as a performer.
NBC News · 2026-09-15
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Casts Arthur Weasley, Moaning Myrtle & Colin Creevey
Rafe Spall, Molly Hewitt-Richards, and Jasper Ambrose have joined HBO's 'Harry Potter' series as Arthur Weasley, Moaning Myrtle & Colin Creevey.
Deadline · 2026-09-15Sports
Nix on Broncos offense: 'Pretty pitiful'
Bo Nix called the Broncos' Week 1 offensive performance "pretty pitiful."
NBC Sports · 2026-09-15
Getting Defensive: Week 2 fantasy plays led by 49ers, Eagles; top streaming defenses
Gary Davenport breaks down the fantasy football defense landscape headed into Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.
NBC Sports · 2026-09-15
To Chicago by Connor Bedard | The Players’ Tribune
Blackhawk captain Connor Bedard pens a letter to Chicago: “I know the tradition of this franchise, and the lineage I’m a part of now.”
The Players' Tribune · 2026-09-15Health
Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men
Research suggests the popular supplement ingredient, widely touted for improving focus and cognitive performance, may have a surprising downside when it comes to longevity.
New York Post · 2026-09-15
Researchers warn social media driving harmful misuse of Alzheimer’s blood tests
Exclusive: Alzheimer’s blood tests should not be used on their own and risk leading people to believe they are inevitably going to develop dementia
the Guardian · 2026-09-15
People Gained Lean Mass on Creatine Even Without Hitting the Gym. But There’s a Catch
The small trial suggests some of creatine’s muscle benefits may not require structured training.
ZME Science · 2026-09-15