Today's Headlines

Pentagon inspector general says Iran war has caused weapons shortages - CBS News

The first-of-its-kind report acknowledges the military's munition shortfall and details some of the losses of American assets so far as part of Operation Epic Fury.

Kenneth Walker III, Patrick Mahomes lead Chiefs' win vs. Broncos - ESPN

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, making his return from a torn ACL, and running back Kenneth Walker III, making his Chiefs debut, powered Kansas City to a season-opening blowout win over Denver.

50 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 - Out Now! - MacRumors

Apple released iOS 27 this week, and despite the company's focus this year on refining its flagship operating system and nixing bugs, there are...

What I saw when drones targeted a train in Ukraine, with ex-CIA director aboard - The Washington Post

A freelance journalist was on a train with retired Gen. David Petraeus when a sleek drone, with four fins and a rear-mounted engine, whistled in low like a small jet.

NFL ties Week 1 scoring record for Super Bowl era - NFL.com

Thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos reaching 41 combined points on Monday night, the opening slate of games for the 2026 season tied a record for the most Week 1 points scored during the Super Bowl era.

Widow's Bay Carries the Day with Six Wins at 78th Emmy Awards Telecast, The Pitt and Pluribus Follow with Two Each - Television Academy

Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay stormed the Emmys with six wins at the 78th Emmys, the most for a single program on the night, including Outstanding Comedy Series. HBO Max’s The Pitt and another Apple TV serie...

Democrats send counteroffer to Republicans over Clarity Act provisions - CoinDesk

Democratic Senators were said to be meeting late Monday to discuss the latest proposed draft text.

Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump’s demands - AP News

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation, a move that would put the central bank at odds with President Donald Trump’s demands. An increase in th…

Aaron Judge, Yankees Clinch 2026 MLB Playoff Berth, Updated Bracket Picture and Standings - Bleacher Report

Despite being without star slugger Aaron Judge for over three months, the New York Yankees are back in the playoffs for the third straight year.

Trump DHS whistleblower alleges workers lied to access state voter data - Axios

The policy signals the Trump administration's persistence in trying to root out purported voter fraud by any means necessary.

All the Biggest Moments From the 2026 Emmys & Red Carpet - The Cut

A ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reunion, a history-making run by Jean Smart and a sweep by ‘Widow’s Bay,’ a Taylor Swift cameo, and Meg Stalter won our Emmy for Best Dressed as an Emmy. Here are the biggest moments from the red carpet and ceremony.

San Francisco boy’s death marks city’s first cychlorphine OD - KRON4

Vega C rocket launches 2 European Earth-observing satellites to orbit from South America - Space

The FLEX and Copernicus-3C spacecraft lifted off at 9:21 p.m. ET today (Sept. 14).

Trump calls Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during summit, dismisses AI fears as 'hoax' - foxbusiness.com

President Trump told the Nvidia chief during a surprise phone call that AI fears are a "hoax" as Silicon Valley leaders clash over whether its development should be slowed.

UT students attacked by Bo French call his comments “disgusting” and too familiar - texastribune.org

In a statement Monday night, university officials indirectly addressed Bo French’s comments, calling students at the game Saturday night “incredible fans.”

Trump Jr. wedding celebrations were sponsored by powerful Russian businessman - The Washington Post

Umar Kremlev, who heads the International Boxing Association and does business with the state, hosted two nights of parties, according to bride Bettina Trump.

Houthis seize 2 strategic Red Sea islands, and other Mideast developments - AP News

Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea. This move strengthens their control over a key maritime shipping route. Houthi officials announced the takeover Monday amid Saudi-backed government f…

Sen. Kennedy readies AI ‘kill switch’ bill - Politico

The Louisiana Republican said he intends to introduce the legislation under unanimous consent Wednesday.

Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after three-month absence - bbc.com

The Republican senator, absent since June, has faced questions about transparency around his health.

Apple Home’s new security camera features cost as much as $60 a month - theverge.com

Apple Intelligence upgrades to HomeKit Secure Video come with a steep cost.

Scientists Find First Adult T. Rex Trackway – And The Footprints Are Human-Sized - ScienceAlert

Very few, if any, animals single-handedly represent an entire geological episode lasting nearly 100 million years.  But Tyrannosaurus rex is no regular animal.

Stock futures are little changed as traders eye rising oil prices and rates: Live updates - CNBC

The major averages closed lower on Monday as higher bond yields and oil prices kept the market under pressure.

Pennsylvania woman’s apparent measles death shows risks to people with health problems - NBC News

The unvaccinated 40-year-old, who died Saturday, had asthma and lung disease, the county coroner’s office said. A test showed the woman tested positive for measles.

CDC Report Finds 71.5 Percent of U.S. Adults Experience Fatigue. Experts Point to 1 Workplace Factor That Amplifies It - inc.com

Robert Kraft Confirms He Barred Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Boston Shows - Rolling Stone

Robert Kraft confirmed that he made the decision to bar Macklemore from opening for Ed Sheeran at an upcoming show at Gilette Stadium.

Flowers’ hamstring injury ‘not considered serious’ - NBC Sports

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Zay Flowers' hamstring injury is "not considered serious" after Week 1's win over the Colts.

A microprotein atlas of the human frontal cortex in Alzheimer’s disease - nature.com

A new atlas identifies 1,067 unannotated microproteins in the human frontal cortex with strong spectral grades. A subset is differentially expressed in Alzheimer’s disease independently of their canonical genes, including an MKKS-derived microprotein required…

Valve has ported Half-Life: Alyx to ARM, and it’s free with Steam Frame - The Verge

The Steam Frame headset will come with a native ARM port of Half-Life: Alyx, one of the best VR games that arrived for Windows PCs in 2020.

Detainees confined to small metal cages at Alligator Alcatraz, report finds - Miami Herald

A DHS OIG report finds detainees at the Florida Soft-Sided Facility faced cramped cages, lack of showers, limited legal access and substandard care in the Everglades center.

Look up Monday for the crescent Moon and brilliant Venus - WRAL

Skywatchers can catch a thin crescent moon near exceptionally bright Venus on Monday evening as the planet approaches its greatest brilliance.

Microsoft patches Windows and Excel – breaks audio, remote access, and paste - The Register

Redmond's quality drive takes another detour through the known issues list

New York Yankees say Legionella bacteria found in stadium cooling tower not linked to outbreak - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease have been found in a Yankee Stadium cooling tower in New York City