Stewart Scores 34 as Liberty Beat Lynx 91–75 in WNBA Playoff Opener
Breanna Stewart scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as New York defeated Minnesota 91–75 on September 27 in Game 1 of their WNBA first-round series.
CDC Lists Two Measles Deaths and 3,659 Confirmed U.S. Cases in 2026
The CDC’s national dashboard lists two deaths and 3,659 confirmed measles cases for 2026 through September 24. The figures are preliminary, and federal and state counts can differ.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls to 81.9 in September Survey
The Conference Board’s September 2026 confidence index fell 6.7 points to 81.9, its lowest reading since April 2014. Here is what the survey does and does not show.
WHO Reports More Cholera Deaths in 2025 Despite Fewer Reported Cases
WHO’s September 29 report says 2025 cholera deaths reported to the agency rose 30.6% while reported cases fell 19.5%; incomplete surveillance limits the comparison.
Netflix Announces Cast for Tyler Perry Thriller Confabulation
Netflix named Lucien Laviscount, Taylour Paige and Shamier Anderson for Tyler Perry’s Confabulation on September 29; no premiere date was announced.
LEGO ONE PIECE Two-Part Special Starts Streaming on Netflix
Netflix released its two-part LEGO ONE PIECE animated special on September 29, revisiting the first two live-action seasons through Usopp’s storytelling.
Astros Add Imai, Leave Pecko and Okert Off Wild Card Roster
Houston’s September 29 Wild Card roster includes Tatsuya Imai but omits Ethan Pecko and Steven Okert before the White Sox series.
California Closes Nano Banc; Sunwest Assumes Most Deposits
California closed Nano Banc on September 25. Sunwest Bank assumed substantially all deposits; the FDIC says customers retained access to their money.
NASA Says Artemis Accords Reach 76 Countries After Four Join
NASA says Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire and San Marino recently joined the Artemis Accords, taking the civil space cooperation group to 76 countries.
Smoke Alarm Checklist: Where to Install, Test, and Replace Them
A room-by-room smoke alarm checklist: where alarms belong, how often to test them, when to replace batteries and units, and how to make an escape plan.