Ottawa Senators Name Thomas Chabot Captain Before 2026–27 Opener
Ottawa named defenseman Thomas Chabot its 11th captain on September 29, replacing Brady Tkachuk before the Senators' October 3 opener.
INMO Recalls 1,643 AIR3 Smart Glasses Over Overheating Risk
CPSC says about 1,643 INMO AIR3 smart glasses were recalled after 10 overheating reports. Owners are directed to stop use and seek a free repair.
U.S. and Mexico Close Labor Case at Akwel’s Ciudad Juárez Plant
The U.S. and Mexico said an Akwel automotive-parts plant completed a USMCA labor-remediation plan, triggering the resumption of customs liquidation.
A’ja Wilson Leads 2026 AP WNBA Awards as Olivia Miles Wins Rookie Honor
A’ja Wilson won AP WNBA Player of the Year for a third straight season, while Olivia Miles was the unanimous Rookie of the Year.
Taylor Swift Sets VMA Record as 2026 Awards Honor Madonna and Nirvana
Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in VMA history and won Video of the Year at the September 27 ceremony in Los Angeles.
CarMax Revenue Rises 19.5% in Fiscal Second Quarter as Unit Sales Grow
CarMax reported $7.88 billion in revenue and $165.3 million in net earnings for the quarter ended August 31, 2026, while announcing plans to resume share repurchases.
Medicare Advantage Average Premium Projected to Fall to $12 in 2027
CMS projects the enrollment-weighted average monthly Medicare Advantage premium will decline 16.5% in 2027, while actual costs and benefits will vary by plan.
New York Fed’s Williams Says No Urgency After September Rate Increase
John Williams said policymakers can study incoming data after raising the federal-funds target range to 3.75%–4.00%, while leaving another 2026 increase possible.
America.gov Launches as AI-Enhanced Gateway to Federal Services
The General Services Administration unveiled America.gov on September 29 as a centralized, AI-assisted entry point for federal information and services.
U.S. Offers Final 40 Million Barrels in Strategic Petroleum Reserve Loan
The Energy Department is seeking proposals by October 6 for a crude-oil exchange of up to 40 million barrels, the final U.S. tranche in a coordinated international release.