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Best Buy bundles free Pixel Buds 2A with eligible Googlebook preorders
Best Buy is offering free Pixel Buds 2A earbuds in hazel with preorders for qualifying Googlebook laptops, giving prospective buyers an added incentive to try Google’s new Android-powered machines. The promotion runs until 25 October 2026, with some laptops expected to ship from 5 October. Eligible models come from Acer, Lenovo, Asus, HP and Dell.…
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Dem AG running for higher office dodges questions on bid to free man who killed pregnant woman
Nevada’s Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford sponsored a clemency application for Norman Smith, a man convicted of killing a pregnant woman, Tineshea Adams, in 2015 whilst out on bail for armed robbery charges. Although Ford’s sponsorship elevated Smith’s case from administrative queue to official hearing, the Board of Pardons Commissioners ultimately denied the bid. Ford’s…
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Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Sept. 26, 2026 | Billboard News
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has made chart history by becoming the longest-running No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100. The result highlights the song’s exceptional staying power, while Karol G also reaches a new peak with “BbY WOW”. For the week dated 26 September 2026, “Choosin’ Texas” leads the chart for a record 23rd…
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Anthropic and OpenAI launch cheaper models for enterprise and professional work
Anthropic and OpenAI have released cheaper AI models aimed at enterprise and professional users, despite ongoing debate about slowing frontier AI development. Anthropic’s Opus 5.5 focuses on complex business work, financial analysis and coding, while OpenAI’s GPT-6 Sol and Luna target professional tasks, coding and computer use. Opus 5.5 costs $4 per million input tokens…
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Stanley Cup champion coach is down with nuking the preseason: ‘Guys just want to play’
Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour has backed scrapping the NHL pre-season, arguing players would rather begin meaningful games than take part in practice matches. His comments matter because the league has already reduced the pre-season and extended the regular season, prompting debate over whether exhibition fixtures remain worthwhile. The NHL’s latest collective bargaining agreement…
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Federal indictment handed down in Minnesota related to issue some Dems claim never happens: ‘Hotbed for fraud’
An Indian national, Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, has been federally indicted in Minnesota on two counts alleging that he falsely claimed to be a US citizen in order to register and vote in the 2024 general election. The case has renewed partisan debate about the extent of voter fraud, with conservative critics citing it as evidence…
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The “incredibly good” 1967 album Eric Clapton said was always overshadowed: “I was in awe”
Eric Clapton said Cream’s 1967 album *Disraeli Gears* was “incredibly good”, but felt it was immediately overshadowed by the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s debut, *Are You Experienced*. He believed Hendrix’s innovative, cutting-edge approach to the blues captured public attention so completely that Cream struggled to receive recognition in comparison. In a 2012 interview, Clapton recalled returning…
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Impeached Georgia mayor speaks out after sexting, spending scandals result in ouster
Jayden Williams, the 23-year-old former mayor of Stockbridge, Georgia, was removed from office after allegations involving city spending and an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old student. Williams said he expected possible censure but not removal, while acknowledging the relationship raised concerns and that exchanging nude photos was inappropriate. Williams said some personal purchases were made…
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Paramount takeover leaves CNN staff uncertain over strategy and leadership
Paramount Skydance’s planned takeover of CNN in October has unsettled staff, casting doubt over the broadcaster’s strategy, leadership and recent attempts to rebuild its business. The uncertainty follows signs of progress through CNN All Access, stronger digital programming and presenters gaining traction, while CEO Mark Thompson has offered few details about the transition. Employees fear…
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Irish mudlarkers uncover Victorian bottles and forgotten traces along tidal shores
A growing number of people in Ireland are taking up mudlarking, searching beaches, riverbanks and tidal shores for objects exposed by low tides and storms. The hobby allows them to uncover overlooked traces of everyday life, from Victorian bottles to lost household items, while offering a personal connection to people who lived before them. Johanna…